Odontología Activa Revista Científica

FREQUENCY OF BRUSHING AND USE OF FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE IN CHILDREN FROM 0 TO 3 YEARS OLD IN THE SAN SEBASTIÁN PARISH OF CUENCA CANTON.

2024-07-01T16:02:32+00:00

Introduction: Oral hygiene at an early age with a daily brushing frequency and fluoride toothpaste helps maintain a healthy mouth at any age. In the case of children who are not skilled enough for optimal brushing, parents should do it for them. Objective: To determine the frequency of brushing and the use of fluoride toothpaste in children from 0 to 3 years old in the San Sebastián parish of Cuenca canton. Materials and Methods: This study was quantitative, observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional. Two hundred sixty-four surveys were administered to parents or representatives of children aged 0 to 3 in the San Sebastián parish of Cuenca canton. Data were tabulated using the statistical software SPSS. Results: A brushing frequency of twice a day was obtained in 45.5% of the cases, and 37.5% reported using toothpaste with a fluoride content of 1000 - 1100 ppm. A relationship was found between performing nightly brushing and the educational level of the representatives. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that representatives have good knowledge regarding toothbrushing frequency, with nighttime brushing being the most significant. Most children used the correct amount of fluoride; however, the toothpaste used on the brush was inadequate.

Keywords: Toothbrushing, toothpaste, fluoride, children, oral hygiene.

Relación de maloclusión según clasificación de Angle y caries dental en pacientes jóvenes que acudieron a la clínica odontológica UNA Puno

2025-03-21T15:50:33+00:00

Dental caries and malocclusion are the most prevalent pathologies worldwide. Malocclusion denotes dental malposition and crowding, which could contribute to poor oral hygiene. Consequently, a dysbiosis occurs in the oral microbiome giving rise to dental caries Objective: To determine the relationship between dental caries and malocclusion in young people between 14 and 26 years of age who attended the dental clinic of UNA-Puno in the year 2023. Materials and methods: The study's design had a quantitative approach, using a data collection form to record the class of malocclusion according to Angle and the caries index according to CPOD. Clinical histories were used to collect the information. Results: Class I malocclusion was more prevalent with 62.2%. As for the prevalence of caries according to the CPOD index, the level of severity was mostly high at 69.63%. A high index was found in all the Angle classes, so a positive statistical relationship was determined between dental caries and malocclusion with a p-value of 0.003 at the chi-square test. Conclusion: The histories evaluated in the juvenile population that attended the dental clinic of the UNA-Puno showed a statistically significant positive relationship between malocclusion and the prevalence of dental caries.

Zirconia primer vs. 10MDP universal adhesive for crystalline ceramics bonding: A comparison study

2025-03-21T17:05:50+00:00

Currently, zirconia-based prostheses are becoming increasingly common due to their biocompatibility and excellent mechanical properties. However, they still face challenges regarding their adhesive properties. Despite the development of new techniques and adhesives, the success rate continues to decrease over time. This is attributed to the difficulty in maintaining the material's surface stability, given its chemical inertia, resulting in detachment or cement failure. Objective. To determine the adhesive strength between zirconia and a resin cement using a surface conditioner and a universal adhesive based on 10MDP. Materials and methods. An in vitro experimental and comparative study was conducted. Three groups were formed: GC, cemented with glass ionomer; GSB, using a universal adhesive based on 10MDP; and GZP, employing a conditioner for zirconia. Groups GSB and GZP were cemented with resin cement. All groups underwent sandblasting. Subsequently, to measure the adhesive strength, samples were tested using a universal testing machine, both immediately after cementation and after aging. The data obtained were analyzed using ANOVA, followed by Tukey's post-hoc test. Results. Group GZP showed the best adhesion values (28.110 MPa), both immediately and after aging, followed by group GSB, which obtained the second-best result in terms of adhesive strength (3.893 MPa). The control group exhibited the worst results (0.00). Conclusion. Using a conditioner containing 10MDP enhances the bonding strength to zirconia even with a resin cement without 10 MDP.

EDUCATION BASED ON TECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES IN DENTISTRY. A PARADIGM SHIFT

2024-09-16T15:52:21+00:00

Dentistry is so changing and constantly evolving that uses tools based on digital flow, such as Patient Scheduling, digital photography, more efficient and comfortable work areas based on equipment that adapts to the patient, taking impressions with scanners (dental molds) that allow for the quick, clean and reliable construction of prosthetic materials (inlays, veneers, prostheses) immediately, on third-dimensional reproduction equipment Computer-Aided Design Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) 3D Printers.¹ It is assumed that dental education must use these tools to train future health professionals through the teaching-learning process in an area that, if left aside, will be very difficult for this professional in training to overcome the disadvantage. This is why it is essential to permanently review the study plans and evidence, which allows making the necessary adjustments and meeting the demands of teaching in Dentistry with the purpose of making timely, relevant and population-based decisions and that the health system expects from the profession, that is why this author proposes a paradigm shift that must begin with the transforming axis so that the transformed axis receives current, dynamic knowledge, based on current trends.

Traumatismo dentoalveolar. Presentación de un caso.

2025-03-28T16:01:56+00:00

Dentoalveolar trauma refers to a group of injuries affecting the teeth and/or their supporting structures as a result of direct or indirect impact. These injuries vary depending on the extent, direction, and intensity of the applied force, which can result in tooth fracture and/or displacement. The causes are numerous, and these types of injuries occur more frequently in children and young adults. Although older adults also suffer dental trauma, the incidence is significantly lower compared to younger populations. The dental professional must be knowledgeable about the various potential scenarios and be trained to provide appropriate emergency care for any type of dental trauma.

Proper diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up are crucial to ensure a favorable outcome. The International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) provides guidelines for both professionals and patients, offering information on immediate and urgent care for dental trauma as well as emergency management techniques. It is understood that some subsequent treatments may require secondary and tertiary interventions involving different specialists

¿Quién programa nuestra ética?

2025-05-30T14:48:26+00:00

La inteligencia artificial (IA) avanza rápidamente en odontología, redefiniendo la práctica clínica, la educación y la reflexión ética. Esta editorial propone una mirada crítica sobre su integración: desde el desconocimiento entre estudiantes y profesionales hasta la falta de marcos regulatorios claros. A través de una revisión de literatura reciente y modelos como RAPID, se destacan los desafíos éticos y pedagógicos frente a sistemas opacos y herramientas que generan contenidos clínicos. Frente a una generación formada en la inmediatez digital, se propone recuperar el tiempo para pensar, dudar y decidir. Porque el problema no es solo qué puede hacer la IA, sino quién programa la ética con la que la usamos.