Desigualdades contextuais e individuais da prevalência de dor dentária em adultos e idosos no Brasil

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of dental pain among adults and older people living in Brazil's State capitals. Information was gathered from the Telephone Survey Surveillance System for Risk and Protective Factors for Chronic Diseases (VIGITEL) in 2009 (n = 54,367 IntroduçãoA dor dentária é um dos sintomas mais comuns das doenças e agravos bucais, é fortemente associada com a percepção de necessidade de cuidados odontológicos e exerce impacto na qualidade de vida 1 . Em adultos, o impacto da dor dentária inclui a perda de produtividade no trabalho, mudanças nos hábitos alimentares com restrição a certos alimentos 2 e a necessidade de medicação e procura por serviços de saúde 1,3,4 .A dor dentária é um dos principais motivos para a procura de serviços de saúde e a busca por atendimento odontológico. Estudos mostram que cerca de 40% das pessoas que sentem dor procuram atendimento médico ou odontológi-co 1,5 . No levantamento epidemiológico nacional de saúde bucal de 2003 6 , a experiência de dor dentária foi o motivo da visita ao dentista para 46% dos adultos. Em estudo conduzido com a população de 14 a 49 anos no Sul do Brasil, percebeu-se que indivíduos do sexo masculino, de 35 a 49 anos, com baixa renda e escolaridade relataram ter consultado com ao dentista somente quando sentiam dor de dente 7 .Fatores como o número de dentes perdidos por cárie 8 e o padrão de consultas com dentista 9 são associados à prevalência de dor dentária. Além disso, a prevalência de dor de dente tem sido relatada como sendo mais elevada em meninas e mulheres 2,5 , nas pessoas de menor esco-ARTIGO ARTICLE

Dental pain and associated factors in Brazilian preschoolers

“…This prevalence was higher than that identified in other studies in Brazil with preschoolers 1523 Nevertheless, higher prevalences were observed in national1 , 16 and international12 , 13 studies that included older children (6-12 years), indicating a possibility that advancing age can influence the occurrence of oral health problems and, consequently, pain perception. The prevalence of dental pain among Brazilian preschoolers possibly derives from the high prevalence of some oral problems among these individuals, such as tooth decay 18.…”

“…The presence of dental pain is a result of the presence of dental injuries1 - 3 ; these, in turn, can lead to dissatisfaction with oral health and to a perceived need for treatment. It should be noted that the data on subjective issues of oral health were reported by those responsible for the children.…”

Dor dentária e fatores associados em pré‐escolares brasileiros

“…This prevalence was higher than that identified in other studies in Brazil with preschoolers 1523 Nevertheless, higher prevalences were observed in national1 , 16 and international12 , 13 studies that included older children (6-12 years), indicating a possibility that advancing age can influence the occurrence of oral health problems and, consequently, pain perception. The prevalence of dental pain among Brazilian preschoolers possibly derives from the high prevalence of some oral problems among these individuals, such as tooth decay 18.…”

“…The presence of dental pain is a result of the presence of dental injuries1 - 3 ; these, in turn, can lead to dissatisfaction with oral health and to a perceived need for treatment. It should be noted that the data on subjective issues of oral health were reported by those responsible for the children.…”

Prevalence and severity of orofacial pain in pregnant women

“…A number of studies have tried to investigate the factors associated with pain, such as demographic, social and cultural ones [4][5] , number of missing teeth due to dental caries 6 and the pattern of dental appointments 7 . In adults and elderly residents in the Brazilian capital cities, the prevalence of dental pain was found to be 15.2% and it was associated mainly with the female gender, blacks or mixed races, those who do not have health insurance, smokers and consumers of soft drinks 8 .…”