Perfil sociodemográfico e clínico dos pacientes atendidos nas clínicas de Odontopediatria da UFJF-GV

Abstract

The importance of dental services provided by universities and the negative impact of certain oral conditions on quality of life highlight the relevance of understanding the profile of the population served. This knowledge, beyond its scientific investigative value, allows for the development and implementation of preventive measures and the offering of services aligned with the local reality. In this context, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the sociodemographic and clinical profile of patients assisted at the Pediatric Dentistry clinics of the school of Dentistry at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares Campus (UFJF-GV). A retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out by reviewing the records of patients assisted between 2013 and 2023. A total of 358 records were analyzed, of which 51.7% were female. The average age was 8.7 years, and 44.6% of the patients were mixed-race. Among the patients, 97.3% attended school, 78.3% had previously visited a dentist, and 57.4% lived with both parents. Regarding the guardians, 47.6% had only elementary education or had not completed it. The average number of people living with the patient was 3.8. Of the patients, 77.1% had regular or poor oral hygiene, 69.5% exhibited active caries, 69.2% had caries experience in deciduous dentition, and 55.3% in permanent dentition. The mean dmf-t and DMF-T indices were 3.4 and 2.3, respectively, with the decayed component being predominant. The prevalence of DDE (fluorosis and/or hypoplasia) affecting deciduous and permanent teeth was 9.1% and 25.3%, respectively. The prevalence of trauma to the face, mouth, or teeth was 32.5%. The prevalence of deep bite, open bite, or crossbite was 36.4%, 16.4%, and 22.6%, respectively. Regarding the relationship of the first permanent molar, 45.5% of patients showed some anteroposterior discrepancy. The findings emphasize the need for oral health education, monitoring, and dental treatment from an early age.