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Utilização dos serviços odontológicos e qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal em pré-escolares de Salvador - Bahia

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Título: Utilização dos serviços odontológicos e qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal em pré-escolares de Salvador - Bahia Autor(es): Hora, Keila Lais Carrera da Primeiro Orientador: Cangussu, Maria Cristina Teixeira Abstract: Oral health problems, especially dental caries, require attention from early childhood, as they affect children’s nutrition, sleep, speech, and overall well-being, as well as that of their families. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened pre-existing barriers to dental care access, increasing inequalities and negatively impacting children’s oral health. Objective: Analyzing the use of dental services and its impact on oral health-related quality of life among preschool children in Salvador, Brazil, and to identify factors associated with service utilization and quality of life in this group. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 523 children aged 26 to 80 months enrolled in public municipal daycare centers in Salvador, Bahia. Data were collected using a clinical oral health assessment form and a self-administered questionnaire completed by parents or guardians, addressing sociodemographic characteristics, dietary and oral habits, and use of dental services. Dental caries experience was assessed, and oral health-related quality of life was measured using the Brazilian version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (B- ECOHIS), with scores categorized according to impact level. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were performed using linear regression, with a 95% significance level. Results: Dental caries were present in 41.87% of the children, and low utilization of dental services during the pandemic was observed (15.68%). Age, family income, presence of dental caries, and experiences of fear or anxiety were significantly associated with the overall B-ECOHIS score, highlighting inequalities in access to dental services and their impact on children’s oral health-related quality of life. The use of dental services showed little impact on oral health-related quality of life in this population. Conclusion: Dental caries and socioeconomic factors significantly influenced oral health-related quality of life among preschoolers, while dental service utilization during the pandemic was limited and had minimal impact, reinforcing the need for equitable public oral health strategies for early childhood. Editora / Evento / Instituição: Universidade Federal da Bahia Tipo: Dissertação

Avaliação da associação entre doenças peri-implantares e fatores sistêmicos: um estudo transversal

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Título: Avaliação da associação entre doenças peri-implantares e fatores sistêmicos: um estudo transversal Autor(es): Coelho, Tayane da Rocha Costa Primeiro Orientador: Cury, Patrícia Ramos Abstract: AIM: The present study aimed to identify the systemic factors that are associated with peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis in individuals with implant-supported fixed prostheses. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, periodontal and periimplant clinical examination were performed on a sample of 71 volunteers. Peri-implant mucositis was defined as the presence of blending on probing in association with redness, swelling or suppuration, without bone loss. Peri-implantitis was defined as radiographic image of bone loss ≥ 3 mm or probing depth ≥ 6 mm, associated with bleeding and/or suppuration on probing. The systemic factors were evaluated by clinical examination or questionnaire and included obesity, hormone replacement therapy, osteopenia and osteoporosis, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Logistic models were applied to assess associations between peri-implant diseases and systemic factors (p≤0.05). RESULTS: Mucositis and peri-implantitis were found in 70.4% (n=50) and 15.5% (n=11) of the sample, respectively. The regression analysis showed that hormone replacement therapy decreased the risk for peri-implant mucositis (PR = 0.40, 95% CI: 0.21-0.95; p =0.04), whereas systolic hypertension (PR = 4.48, 95% CI: 1.38-35.48; p = 0.01) increased the risk for peri-implantitis. The other systemic factors were not associated with peri-implant diseases. CONCLUSION: Hormone replacement therapy decreased the risk of peri-implant mucositis, whereas high systolic blood pressure increased the risk of peri-implantitis. Consequently, patients with high systolic blood pressure should be informed before implant placement and more frequently re-called for maintenance visits. While hormonal monitoring may be suggested in women with persistent peri-implant mucositis. Editora / Evento / Instituição: UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DA BAHIA Tipo: Dissertação

Traumatismo dentário em pré-escolares de Salvador - BA

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Título: Traumatismo dentário em pré-escolares de Salvador - BA Autor(es): Pereira, Luara Angelica Borges Primeiro Orientador: Cangussu, Maria Cristina Teixeira Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced children’s access to dental services, compromising the prevention and management of oral conditions such as dental trauma. This scenario was exacerbated by limited professional follow-up, resulting in consequences that extended beyond the clinical sphere, with impacts on esthetic, functional, and psychological aspects, particularly among socially vulnerable populations. OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence and distribution of dental trauma in children in Salvador, Bahia, during the years 2022 and 2023, as well as potential factors associated with its occurrence. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on the oral health of preschool children aged 2 to 6 years enrolled in municipal daycare centers in Salvador, Bahia. The study included 523 participants and was approved by the Ethics Committee of the School of Dentistry of the Federal University of Bahia (CAAE: 60817222.6.0000.5024). Descriptive analyses were performed, including the prevalence and types of dental trauma (tooth discoloration, enamel-limited fracture, and complete crown fracture). Sociodemographic and behavioral variables (age, skin color, maternal education, and social isolation) were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression, adopting a 95% significance level. RESULTS: The results indicate that 18.55% of preschool children in Salvador experienced dental trauma, with tooth discoloration and enamel-limited fractures being the most common types, especially affecting the maxillary central incisors (51 and 61). A higher occurrence and greater severity of dental trauma were associated with Black ethnicity (OR = 2.33; 95% CI: 1.22–4.44) and the presence of malocclusion (OR = 1.58; 95% CI: 1.01–2.46). CONCLUSION: Dental trauma showed a relevant prevalence among the preschool children evaluated during the study period, with greater involvement of the maxillary central incisors, and was more frequent among children of Black ethnicity and those with malocclusion. These findings reinforce the importance of preventive and educational actions focused on child oral health, particularly in home and school settings. Editora / Evento / Instituição: Universidade Federal da Bahia Tipo: Dissertação

Saúde bucal e qualidade de vida de pacientes pediátricos com Condições Crônicas Complexas

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Título: Saúde bucal e qualidade de vida de pacientes pediátricos com Condições Crônicas Complexas Autor(es): Sampaio, Willian Brito Primeiro Orientador: Figueiredo, Andreia Cristina Leal Abstract: The number of pediatric patients with Complex Chronic Conditions (CCC) has increased in recent decades, driven by advances in medical technology and the reduction of child mortality. These children are dependent on continuous care and face risk factors that compromise oral health, such as prolonged use of medications and mobility limitations. The present study aimed to analyze the correlation between oral health and quality of life in pediatric patients with complex chronic conditions. This is an observational, analytical, cross-sectional study that involved the collection of clinical dental and self-reported data through the application of the P-CPQ instrument. The results revealed that 34.9% of the children had poor oral hygiene (mean OHI-S = 2.03) and that, although 60% were free of caries in permanent teeth, the modified dmft index was 1.67 (SD = 2.87). In addition, 47.6% presented gingival bleeding in more than 30% of the examined sites. The DAI showed a mean of 42.09 (SD = 17.05), with 31.7% presenting severe malocclusion and 15.9% very severe malocclusion. The mean overall quality of life score was 26.38 (SD = 20.72), with functional limitation being the most affected domain, with a mean of 12.18 (SD = 9.21). Correlation analyses demonstrated weak and statistically nonsignificant associations between objective clinical indicators and quality-of-life domains. However, the variable “difficulty biting or chewing” was correlated with all quality-of- life domains. Significant correlations were observed with functional limitation (ρ = 0.823; p < 0.001) and overall quality of life (ρ = 0.812; p < 0.001), in addition to relevant correlations with oral symptoms (ρ = 0.490; p = 0.001), emotional well-being (ρ = 0.481; p = 0.001), and social well-being (ρ = 0.331; p = 0.028). These results indicate that difficulties in masticatory function impact the quality of life of children with complex chronic conditions. This evidence reinforces the importance of also considering subjective indicators in strategies for oral health care of pediatric patients with complex chronic conditions. Editora / Evento / Instituição: Universidade Federal da Bahia Tipo: Dissertação