Luciana Freitas Bastos

Perfil demográfico e odontológico de pacientes atendidos no Centro Odontológico para Pacientes com Necessidades Especiais da Associação Brasileira de Odontologia - Rio de Janeiro

Objective: to evaluate the demographic and dental profile of patients with special needs met in a Reference Center in the state of Rio de Janeiro, showing their main needs and the possibility of outpatient care. Material and Methods: the sample consisted of 410 patients, from whom demographic and clinical data were obtained. All the studied variables were entered in a database for descriptive statistical analysis. Results: two hundred and twenty-seven (55%) patients were male, 70% were white, and their average age was 34 years old. Inconclusive diagnosis, followed by autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities, were the most found diagnoses. Most patients (78%) was from the metropolitan region. Regarding complaints and dental procedures, the main complaint was prevention (28%), and 2,902 procedures were performed. Concerning oral hygiene habits, 264 (64%) patients did not floss and 215 (52%) underwent toothbrushing three times a day. Only 57 (14%) cases required the use of sedative methods to carry out the dental treatment. Conclusion: there is a great demand for preventive and restorative treatments for patients with special needs, highlighting the need for daily strengthening practices of oral health promotion. In addition, we can see that most treatments performed were in the outpatient level, showing that the use of appropriate approach is essential for dental management, thus demystifying the care of these patients.

Análise sa concentração de fluoreto presente em enxaguatórios bucais confeccionados em farmácias de manipulação

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a concentracao de fluoreto em enxaguatorios bucais confeccionados em farmacias de manipulacao. Seis farmacias de manipulacao do municipio do Rio de Janeiro foram selecionadas aleatoriamente para o estudo. A medicao foi realizada por meio da potenciometria direta, utilizando potenciometro e eletrodo ion-seletivo (EIS) especifco para fluoreto. Os resultados demonstraram que a maioria das farmacias apresentou valores acima dos estipulados pela Secretaria Nacional de Saude de Vigilância Sanitaria. Duas apresentarvam valores inferiores e uma apresentaram valores quase trinta vezes acima do pedido. Pode-se concluir que as farmacias de manipulacao selecionadas nao apresentam confiabilidade em relacao a solicitacao das prescricoes (AU)