Survey of socio-economic profile of patients seen at the dental clinic of University of Mogi das Cruzes and of the treatment to which there were submitted to: endodontic clinic
Journal Title: RSBO - Year 2009, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: In order to minimize the population oral health problems is essential the consistent collection of information about the socio-economic situation and oral condition, raising the knowledge base that will lead the action, research and planning for better care. Objective:This article aimed to evaluate the socio-economic profile of patients seen at the endodontic clinic of UMC and its correlation with endodontic diseases. Material and methods: It was proposed a questionnaire to collect data through medical records of patients seen at the Endodontic Clinic of UMC. The study analyzed medical records of 70 patients, most of them female adult with age ranging from 22 to 69 years. Results:Most of the people attending the clinic of UMC has low-income, and it has been found that the most frequent cause of the endodontic problems is dental caries, followed by trauma. The largest number of diagnoses pointed to pulpal necrosis as a cause of endodontic involvement.Conclusion: It was concluded that the socio-economic profile of patients attending the clinic is of classes D and C (according to IBGE),and the leading cause of demand for endodontic treatment is pain.
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Maria NASSRI, Andreza SILVA, André YOSHIDA
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