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Survival of atraumatic restorative treatment restorations in the elderly patien...

Abstract: This study aimed to assess the survival of glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorations performed using the atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) in elderly patients. The systematic review protocol was registered in the PROSPERO database. The records were searched until August 2020 in eight electronic bibliographic databases, and included randomized and non-randomized clinical trials and observational stu...

How Common is Dry Mouth? Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis of Prev...

Abstract The aim of this paper is to systematically review the literature to estimate the overall prevalence of xerostomia/hyposalivation in epidemiological studies. An electronic search was carried out up to February 2018 with no language restrictions. A total of 5760 titles were screened and just twenty-nine papers were included in review and the meta-analysis after a two independently reviewers applied the s...

How has dental pulp stem cells isolation been conducted? A scoping review

Abstract: The objective of this study was to realize a scoping review the literature in order to identify the profile of DPSCs isolation and analyze the possible risk factors that could change the native behavior of these cells. An initial search was conducted using the following MeSH terms: “(dental pulp stem cell [MeSH])”; “(dental pulp [MeSH])” AND “(stem cell [MeSH])”; “(“dental pulp stem cell” [MeSH]”)”. T...

Edentulism, Severe Tooth Loss and Lack of Functional Dentition in Elders: A Stu...

Abstract The aim of this study was to estimate self-reported prevalence of edentulism, severe tooth loss and lack of functional dentition in elders, and to identify potential associated factors. A population based cross-sectional study was carried out with 1,451 elders (≥60 years), in Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Crude and adjusted prevalence ratios were estimated using Poisson regressions. The prevalence of edentulism...

Use of motorcycle in Brazil: users profile, prevalence of use and traffic accid...

Abstract This study aimed to describe the profile of motorcycle users and determine the prevalence of use. Also, to evaluate the reason for using a motorcycle, users' perceived risk of traffic accident, pattern of helmet wearing and number of accidents related to motorcycle use in the last 12 months. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of Pelotas, Southern Brazil. Sampling process was carried o...

Use of Fusidic Acid for Desquamative Gingivitis Treatment: 1-Year Follow-Up

Blood clot stabilization on root dentin conditioned by the combination of tetra...

AIM: To assess the combined use of tetracycline (TTC) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) on clot formation, considering that EDTA may neutralize TTC acidity.METHODS: Planed human tooth roots were treated with saline solution, EDTA, TTC and their combination (EDTA followed by TTC and TTC before EDTA). Fresh human blood was applied on the conditioned surfaces to check clot adhesion and stabilization. A pr...

Do Clinical Experience Time and Postgraduate Training Influence the Choice of M...

The aims of this study were to evaluate the materials available for posterior restorations and to assess whether clinical experience time and post-graduate training influence dentists' choices. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire with closed questions applied to dentists (n=276) of a mid-sized city of the southern Brazil. Information was collected regarding sociodemographic variables, le...

Non-white people have a greater risk for maxillofacial trauma: findings from a ...

AIM: To identify the predominant causes and types of maxillofacial trauma in Brazil. METHODS: Reports of corporal trauma (7,536) between 2009-2010 in the Brazilian Institute of Forensic Medicine were analyzed as to the presence of maxillofacial traumas. Victims' demographic and trauma characteristics were recorded. RESULTS: Data were submitted to chi-square test and to multivariate Poisson regression. 778 repor...

Iniquidades em saúde bucal: escolares beneficiários do Bolsa Família são mais v...

OBJETIVO : Analisar a associação entre ser beneficiário do Programa Bolsa Família e condições de saúde bucal entre escolares. MÉTODOS : Estudo transversal com 1.107 escolares entre oito e 12 anos de idade, provenientes de 20 escolas públicas e particulares da cidade de Pelotas, RS, em 2010. Os beneficiários do Programa Bolsa Família foram verificados por meio de lista fornecida pelas escolas participantes do es...