Perfil sociodemográfico, condição de saúde bucal e demanda odontológica: análise retrospectiva de prontuários na clínica-escola da UFJF-GV 2018–2024

Abstract

The study aimed to analyze the sociodemographic profile, oral health conditions, and main dental treatment demands of patients treated at the Integrated Clinics of the Dentistry program at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora – Governador Valadares campus. This was an observational, descriptive, and analytical study with a retrospective cross-sectional design, based on the evaluation of 440 clinical records from appointments carried out between 2018 and 2024. Data collected included sex, age, marital status, systemic conditions, habits (smoking and alcohol consumption), reports of xerostomia, caries experience index (DMFT), and the quantification of dental procedures performed. Data were subjected to descriptive analysis and the Mann–Whitney and Spearman correlation tests, with a significance level of 5%. The sample was predominantly composed of women (56.8%), with a mean age of 44.32 years. Among the reported cdiseases, systemic arterial hypertension was the most frequent, and antihypertensive drugs were the most commonly class of medication class. Restorative dentistry procedures were the most prevalent (58.3%), followed by periodontal procedures (17.5%). Associations were observed between higher DMFT scores and xerostomia (Median = 18), between the Missing component of the DMFT and xerostomia (Median = 3), and between the Missing component and smoking (Median = 3). Patients undergoing medical treatment presented higher DMFT values (Median = 20), more missing teeth (Median = 4), and more filled teeth (Median = 11). It was concluded that the population treated consisted mainly of middle-aged adults with a high demand for restorative and periodontal treatments, reflecting a service need profile consistent with national findings and indicating a high rate of caries experience in the adult population. Individuals who reported xerostomia had higher DMFT (Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth) scores and more missing teeth. The importance of properly completing medical records as an essential epidemiological tool is emphasized. Such data are crucial for planning and improving professional training and service provision at the UFJF/GV School Clinic.