2017, Number 3
Characterizacion of pulpal diseases in patients from area II of the Cienfuegos Municipality
Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 327-332
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ABSTRACT
Foundation: Pulpal diseases acquire a great importance due to their painful manifestations and they frequently the chief complain in dental emergency consultation.Objectives: To characterize pulpal diseases in patients from Area II of the Cienfuegos Municipality.
Methods: A descriptive observational cross study was carried out from April to December 2015. A number of 329 patients was included in the study who complied with the requirements of inclusion and exclusion. Data primary registration was obtained through observation and information collection from the individual clinical record, previous informed consent. The main variables were: Age, sex pulpal diseases, treatment and dental group.
Results: It was observed male sex predominance and the 35 to 59 age group. Pulpar necrosis was the most frequent disease, with 40.73% affected patients. Exodontic treatment was applied to most of the patients mainly in the 20 to 34 year old group. Inferior first molars were the most affected by pulpal disease.
Conclusion: It is concluded that necrosis was predominant among all pulpal diseases, which corresponds to that it is one of the most frequent chief complains in dental clinics. That is the reason why it is necessary to continue working on preventing these dental conditions.
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