Aspectos eticos e legais no controle do biofilme dentario no tratamento ortodontico com aparelhos fixos

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DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2005

RESUMO

Orthodontics is an odontological specialty that is experiencing a fast process of development both in the use of new material and the use of new techiniques. However, it is verified that little emphasis has been given regarding the control of the biofilm, and thus resulting damage in the maintenance of the buccal hygiene in the individuals in treatment with fixed appliances. It is known that the fixed orthodontic appliances, according to its characteristics, favors the retention and the accumulation of biofilm, making it difficult the process of removal of the food left-overs, increasing the periodontal susceptibility to the cavities and periodontal disease illnesses. This study verified the knowledge of the ethical and legal aspects of the control of biofilm in individuals in orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, in a sample composed by 264 graduate students and Dental Facial Orthopedics in the cities of Campinas/SP, Sorocaba/SP and Piracicaba/SP. In accordance with the results, it can be concluded that the majority of the researched professionals did not use any evaluation methods to register, and control the biofilm in individuals under orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, even so they feel the necessity of the elaboration of a program of continued education on oral hygiene and control of biofilm specific for Orthodontics. The researched sample also showed little knowledge on the norms of Consumer´s defense code, lacking to attend extension courses that focus professional responsibility. It was also observed that the researched dental surgeons presented little knowledge on the elaboration of documentation to prevent legal actions

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placas dentarias biofilm orthodontic treatment legal and ethicals aspects

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