Avaliação das condições estomatológicas dos pacientes pediátricos internados no Hospital Universitário de Sergipe

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the Stomatological conditions of hospitalized patients in the pediatric ward of the University Hospital of the city of Aracaju, Sergipe, in order to consider the hygiene and oral amendments to these patients. Method: This is a descriptive study of qualitative and quantitative approach by analyzing the absolute and percentage values . The figures were generated by the evaluation of pediatric inpatients with the application of simplified oral hygiene index, dmft, DMFT and visual tissues of the oral cavity inspection, taking advantage of using a chart containing open and closed questions related the necessary oral health care as well as their perception and appreciation. Results: 100 children were analyzed at 6 months to 12 years of age, with a mean age of 6.14 years, 64 % male and 36 % female. The main reasons for hospitalization were sickle cell anemia (20 %), leishmaniasis (17 %) and kidney problems (9 %). The dmft/DMFT index averaged 1.94 (low) for dmft and 0.58 (very low) to DMFT. The oral hygiene had an average of 1.7. Changes in the normal oral cavity were observed 6 coated tongue, ankyloglossia 3, 2 and 3 of atretic palate torus. Conclusion: With the results, we conclude that there was little progress in hospital dentistry, evidenced by the precariousness of the oral hygiene of patients, a greater preventive program with a multidisciplinary approach, introducing dentist and developing a protocol of oral care is necessary for deployment during hospitalization.