Abstract
ABSTRACT Objective: Characterizing the profile of patients seen at the Maternal and Child Clinic from the University of Passo Fundo Dental School. Methods: 694 records were evaluated in the years 2000 to 2011. Demographic (gender, age and place of residency), clinical and therapeutic variables (previous dental experience, caries, reason for dental appointment, procedures performed, number of appointments and completion of treatment) were collected for descriptive statistical analysis and associations. Results: There was a higher demand for treatment from male children (51.4%) aged 25 to 36 months (61.4%), being 86% of patients from Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul. It was also found that 51% of patients had caries and the main reason for dental appointment was treating such lesion (43.2%). Among the most commonly performed procedures, the non-invasive treatments (49.4%) were the ones that occurred more frequently. Regarding the studied variables, there was an association between children aged 25 - 36 months, living in Passo Fundo, and caries treatment. Conclusion: The evaluated and associated data allowed the definition of the profile of patients seen at the Maternal and Child Clinic. The great majority of patients were male subjects aged 25 -36 months, from Passo Fundo, and who had not undergone previous dental treatment, being caries the major reason for appointment. This study traces the profile of patients and reinforces the need for early preventive treatment and proposals for this age group, aiming at decreasing the need for treatment and reducing diseases in children.
Highlights
Dentistry is the science that studies and treats teeth, mouth and bones of the face
The Maternal and Child Clinic from the University of Passo Fundo Dental School was founded in the year 2000, aiming at providing care for pregnant women and children aged 0-36 months
There is the undeniable fact that the University and the Dental School are a reference in providing dental care to the population of the region
Summary
Pediatric Dentistry is one of the dental specialties focusing on prevention and aiming at early and non-invasive care for children, applying procedures with differential management and providing treatment compatible with the patient’s needs [1]. For the Federal Council of Dentistry, this specialty should prevent, diagnose and treat the oral problems of babies, children and adolescents, promoting oral health education and integration with other health care professionals [2]. Baby dental care is increasingly inserted in the training of future dentists, prioritizing the promotion of oral health since the early years of life. The philosophy for early care is not fully widespread, there is an increase in the demand for dental care by the parents of children from this age group to initiate preventive treatment, avoiding, invasive treatment [5]
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