Avaliação longitudinal da saúde bucal em comunidades ribeirinhas no Pará: relato de experiência

Abstract

This study aimed to report the experience of an educational, preventive and curative program that took place in the Alto Arapiuns River (Santarém-PA region), from 2013 to 2015. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in 2 stages. Were realized 2 visits in each community with range of 2 months to each community. Each visit lasted 3 days, and on the first day an epidemiological survey was carried out and on the second and third days educational and preventive activities were performed, as well as dental treatment. As caries indices were used the dmft (decayed, extracted and filled primary teeth index). Treatment needs were assessed according to WHO criteria. Results: One hundred and forty children (1 to 7 years old, 75 females and 66 males) were evaluated during both periods (2013-2015). Were evaluated the dmft index before and after (paired Student's t-test) being found a statistically significant difference was found between the groups (p <0.05). Regarding the decayed element, no statistically significant difference was found (p = 0.34) and no statistically significant difference was found regarding the lost element (p = 0.17). The filled element statistically difference was found (p<0.05). As a need for treatment the restoration of one surface is more prevalent. Conclusion: Preventive, educational and curative programs have shown significant results, but there is a need for greater periodicity between visits.