The object of this study was to compare the clinical complications of 4 different appliances used in the early treatment of anterior open bite (AOB), and to test the null hypothesis that there is no difference in the number of complications among the appliances. Records from 99 Class I malocclusion patients with AOB treated using bonded spurs, BS, n = 25; chin cup, CC, n = 25; fixed palatal crib, FPC, n = 25; and removable palatal crib, RPC, n = 24) were examined. The total number and frequency of clinical complications that occurred over 12 months were described and compared by using chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests (Dunn's post-test) (α = 5%, CI = 95%). The incidence of clinical complications was 66.7%, comprising: breakage, bond failure, maladjustment, allergy, soft-tissue lesion, loss of removable appliance and abandonment. Eighteen patients gave up treatment; this occurred more frequently in the groups with removable appliances. Regarding the total number of complications per patient, Group BS exhibited a significantly higher number than the other groups (p < 0.0001). A low frequency of complications (1 to 3) was found in the groups, except for Group BS, in which 8% of the patients presented moderate frequency (4 to 6). In terms of appliance types (fixed or removable), there was no difference in the incidence of complications (p > 0.094). The null hypothesis was rejected, since the BS group exhibited the highest total number and frequency of complications. There was no difference between fixed and removable appliances in terms of incidence of clinical complications, although more patients using removable appliances abandoned their treatment.
ResumoO diagnóstico precoce do câncer de boca aumenta a taxa de sobrevida do paciente e minimiza as complicações no tratamento, como grandes mutilações faciais. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o conhecimento de acadêmicos do curso de graduação em odontologia sobre câncer de boca. Foi realizado um estudo transversal, descritivo e quantitativo, incluindo alunos do 1º (1º semestre) e último ano (7º semestre), submetidos à avaliação por meio de questionário estruturado e autoaplicável. O teste do qui-quadrado foi aplicado para comparar os dois grupos em relação às porcentagens de respostas corretas e ao número de perguntas respondidas corretamente (p < 0,05). Os escolares do 7º semestre apresentaram percentual significativamente maior de acertos (p <0,05) quanto à etiologia, prevalência de gênero e etnia, fatores de risco, sintomas, métodos de tratamento e prevenção. Já o 1º semestre apresentou maior percentual de acertos em relação às características clínicas (p <0,05). Ambos os grupos apresentaram alto percentual de acertos em relação ao contágio, prognóstico, perfil dos pacientes, intervenção multidisciplinar; e baixo percentual de acertos em relação à faixa etária, autoexame e profissional responsável pelo tratamento. Além disso, apenas 3,2% dos alunos do 1º semestre e 29,4% dos alunos do 7º semestre responderam corretamente de 13 a 15 perguntas. Os resultados mostram um nível de conhecimento baixo acerca do câncer de boca para os ingressantes do Curso de Odontologia. Adicionalmente, embora os alunos do 7º semestre tenham demonstrado maior conhecimento, há uma necessidade de medidas específicas direcionadas às deficiências apresentadas por esses futuros profissionais. Palavras-chave: Alcoolismo. Inquéritos e Questionários. Neoplasias Bucais. Tabaco. AbstractThe early diagnosis of oral cancer minimizes the complications in treatment, leading to fewer mutilating results and increasing the rate of patient survival. The objective of this study was to evaluate the students’ knowledge of the dentistry undergraduate course on oral cancer. A cross-sectional, descriptive and quantitative study was carried out comprising students from 1st (1st term ) and last year (7th term), submitted to evaluation by means of a structured, self-applied questionnaire. The Chi-Square test was applied to compare the two groups in relation to the percentages of correct answers and the number of questions answered correctly (p <: 0.05). The students of the 7th term showed a significantly higher percentage of correct answers (p < 0.05) regarding the etiology, the prevalence of gender and ethnicity, risk factors, symptoms, treatment and prevention methods. Whereas the 1st term showed a higher percentage of right answers in relation to clinical characteristics (p < 0.05). Both groups showed a high percentage of right answers regarding the contagion, prognosis, students’ profile and multidisciplinary intervention and a low percentage of right answers regarding age group, self-examination and professional responsible for the treatment. Additionally, only 3.2% of the students of the 1st term and 29.4% of the students of the 7th term answered correctly from 13 to 15 questions. The results show a low rate of knowledge about oral cancer for dentistry students. In addition, although the 7th term students have demonstrated greater knowledge, there is a need for specific measures aimed at the deficiencies presented by these future professionals. Keywords: Alcoholism. Surveys and Questionnaires. Oral Neoplasms. Tobacco
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