Emergencies in dentistry: a retrospective study

Authors

  • Maria Cristina MUNERATO
  • Diogo Luís FIAMINGHI
  • Paulo C. PETRY UFRGS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.7649

Keywords:

Emergencies, Epidemology, Epidemologic study, Dental care

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to perform a restrospective epidemiological survey of the emergency cases perfomed in the Emergency Clinics of Dental School - UFRGS, from June to Semptember of 2002. 918 patients were treated and the analyzed data were: age. gender, medical history, use of medicaments, diagnosis related to the complaint and the stomatological conditions as well the treatment performed. The results indicated that: 63,51% of the patients were 21-50 year old; females (65,24%) prevailed over males (34,76%); the main reasons for consultations were: pulpitis, acute dento-alveolar abscess deep caries, necrosis, caries periodontal abcess and dental fractures. The treatments more used were: endodontic access, temporary filling, extraction and prescription of medicaments.

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Author Biographies

Maria Cristina MUNERATO

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Diogo Luís FIAMINGHI

Cirurgião-dentista; Interno do Estágio Supervisionado II

Paulo C. PETRY, UFRGS

Mestre em Epidemiologia - UFPEL; Professor Assistente da Faculdade de Odontologia - UFRGS

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Published

2005-01-26

How to Cite

MUNERATO, M. C., FIAMINGHI, D. L., & PETRY, P. C. (2005). Emergencies in dentistry: a retrospective study. Revista Da Faculdade De Odontologia De Porto Alegre, 46(1), 90–95. https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.7649

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 1 (2005)

Section

Original articles

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