Therapeutic guidance given at the Brazilian specialization courses on pedodontics for the severe early childhood caries

Authors

  • Soraya Coelho Leal Professora Doutora do Departamento de Odontologia da Universidade de Brasília.
  • Ana Cristina Barreto Bezerra Professora Doutora de Odontopediatria do Curso de Odontologia da Universidade Católica de Brasília
  • Orlando Ayrton de Toledo Professor Titular do Departamento de Odontologia da Universidade de Brasília

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30979/rev.abeno.v4i1.1502

Keywords:

Pedodontics. Dental caries. Dentist’s pratice patterns. Dental materials.

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the different protocols drawn up at Brazilian specialization courses on pedodontics to treat severe early childhood caries (S-ECC). All courses registered in the Federal Council of Dentistry (46) by January 2003 received an eight-question questionnaire to be answered. This questionnaire regarded the clinical decisions in the treatment of SECC. Twenty-four questionnaires (52.17%) were answered. The data were analyzed and displayed in graphs. The results showed that physical restraint is indicated by 83.3% of the courses, and that 58.3% of the courses indicate the use of silver diamine fluoride as a cariostatic solution. Pulpotomy is indicated by 100% of the courses and diluted formocresol (62.5%) is the indicated material. Pulpectomy is indicated by 92% of the courses. The most used irrigation solution is 0.05% sodium hypochlorite (Dakin 62.5%), and a paste with corticosteroid, camphorated parachlorophenol and iodoform is indicated for use as filling material (45.8%). Fluoride is commonly indicated for prevention by 91.6% of the courses, although there is great variation concerning the vehicle and concentrations. Dietary counseling is performed based on dietary habits in 54.2% of the courses. It was concluded that the therapeutic procedures for S-ECC need to be better discussed by the faculty of all specialization courses on pedodontics in Brazil. Although the techniques were similar, there was a considerable diversity concerning the choice of materials. The study and creation of a standardized protocol is suggested to facilitate the use of suitable techniques for the treatment and prevention of S-ECC.

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Published

02-02-2004

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Leal, S. C., Barreto Bezerra, A. C., & de Toledo, O. A. (2004). Therapeutic guidance given at the Brazilian specialization courses on pedodontics for the severe early childhood caries. Revista Da ABENO, 4(1), 57–62. https://doi.org/10.30979/rev.abeno.v4i1.1502

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2004)

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