Health and Society

THE INFLUENCE OF THE TOOTH BANK AT THE PETROLINA HEALTH COLLEGE IN PERNAMBUCO

2025-05-13T16:45:39-03:00

Introduction: The Human Teeth Bank institution plays an important role in understanding teeth as organs and in controlling the illegal trade of teeth in Dentistry schools. Considering that the loan of teeth is essential in the training of professionals and future dentists, this is an academic extension project of Faculdade Soberana, which aims to regulate, monitor, and ensure the loan of natural teeth to students and professors. Objectives: This work aims to analyze, through this study, the performance of the Human Teeth Bank of Vale do São Francisco and how it is given regarding the legality of the origin of the teeth correlated with the receipt, preparation, and distribution. Materials and methods: An experience report was made of the activities carried out by the project participants since its foundation in March 2022 to December 2023, in addition to a systematization of the work, discussing the processes and management based on literature. Results: It was possible to analyze that the extension project plays an important role in the relationship of integration between students, professors, and technicians in the activities developed. As a consequence, it assumes notoriety in the ethical and bioethical sphere by eliminating the illegal form of tooth trade and contributing to distribution in addition to meeting educational and clinical needs. Conclusion: It is essential that during the training of dentists, there is the dissemination of content about the functioning and ethical and legal requirements for the use of human teeth, thus being able to eliminate the illegal trade of organs and contribute to enriching academic studies and research.

AVULSION OF DECIDUOUS TEETH

2025-05-13T16:45:37-03:00

Introduction: Dental avulsion is defined as the complete displacement of the tooth out of the alveolus, resulting in rupture of the periodontal ligament and, in some cases, fractures of the alveolar bone. Reimplantation of avulsed deciduous teeth is widely contraindicated. This is because this process can generate additional trauma to the permanent successor, especially due to the possibility of intrusion or direct injury to the germ. Objective: To analyze the clinical implications and contraindications of the reinsertion of avulsed deciduous teeth, highlighting the risks of complications for the permanent successor teeth and the impact on child dental development. Methodology: To develop this integrative literature review, the Pubmed, Scielo and BVS databases were used. Articles published between 2014 and 2024, covering the Portuguese, Spanish and English languages, were selected. Results: After a thorough review, the final set of studies included a total of 16 articles, indicating that the replacement of deciduous teeth is directly associated with several complications in those that will erupt later. Among the main consequences, damage to the permanent tooth germ stands out, resulting in changes in its growth, color and root curvature. Although there are few studies on the subject, it is clear that these factors can cause misalignment and delay in the eruption of permanent teeth, emphasizing the contraindication of reinsertion of the element. Conclusion: Tooth avulsion affects not only oral health, but also the aesthetics and quality of life of these patients. In these cases, the role of the dentist is essential, both to safely replant the tooth and to guide parents and guardians on the necessary care. Trauma to deciduous teeth can have a direct impact on the growth of permanent teeth, and specialized care, combined with prevention, helps to reduce the risk of sequelae that can affect the child throughout life.

THE ROLE OF THE DENTIST IN CARING FOR PATIENTS WITH Cleft Lip and Palate

2025-05-13T16:45:36-03:00

Introduction: Cleft lip and palate are innate deformities in the anatomical fusion of facial processes. Objective: This literature review aims to highlight the relevance of the team of health professionals in providing a better quality of life to the patient. Methodology: The databases used were Pubmed and SciElo, in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Fifty-six articles were analyzed, of which only 13 met the inclusion criteria. Results: Since it is an opening in the lip and/or palate region, with multifactorial etiology presenting several consequences, dental follow-up is guided by the complexity of the cases. Conclusion: The dentist plays an essential role throughout the patient’s life, acting in both therapeutic and preventive ways, ensuring a comprehensive approach that includes functional, emotional and social aspects. Integration among health professionals is essential for effective rehabilitation and for improving the quality of life of these patients.

INFLUENCE OF ANALGESIC THERAPY ON THE AMPLIFICATION OF OROFACIAL PAIN

2025-05-13T16:45:34-03:00

This study addresses the influence of analgesic therapy on the amplification of orofacial pain, focusing on the pathophysiological mechanisms involving central sensitization and hyperalgesia in patients with chronic pain. Prolonged administration of analgesics, especially opioids, has been associated with the development of central sensitization, a process in which the central nervous system becomes more sensitive to painful stimuli, making pain more intense and harder to treat. Moreover, the continuous use of these medications can alter pain signaling pathways, such as the activation of NMDA receptors and the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, contributing to pain exacerbation. The impact of psychosocial comorbidities, such as anxiety and depression, was also analyzed, as these conditions can potentiate pain amplification, further complicating the management of orofacial pain. The study proposes the need for alternative or complementary therapeutic strategies, such as acupuncture and cognitive-behavioral therapy, to minimize the adverse effects of analgesic therapy and promote a more effective and safe treatment. A critical analysis of these mechanisms and the search for individualized approaches are essential for more efficient management of chronic orofacial pain.