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Introdução: Os estudos epidemiológicos têm um papel essencial para determinar o tamanho dos problemas de saúde, provendo dados indispensáveis e originando e analisando hipóteses de associações, se existirem. Estas informações permitem definir estratégias e desenvolver planos de saúde. O médico dentista tem um papel fundamental na identificação, diagnóstico e tratamento de estas anomalias, sendo que dados sobre a prevalência de más oclusões e hábitos parafuncionais, são relevantes no planeamento de serviços ortodônticos de excelência. Objetivos: O principal objetivo do presente estudo é caracterizar epidemiologicamente a prevalência da má oclusão de classe I, II, III, na Clínica Dentária Universitária UCP-Viseu no ano letivo 2021/2022 e 2022/2023. Materiais e Métodos: Este estudo incluí 49 pacientes, utentes da Clínica Dentária Universitária UCP-Viseu, identificados com vários tipos de mal oclusão, no período compreendido entre 2021 e 2023. A recolha de dados fez-se através da consulta dos registos clínicos, foram analisados dados como má oclusão de classe I, II, III; outras más oclusões como mordidas abertas, mordidas cruzadas, overbite e overjet; hábitos parafuncionais; respiração oral; idade; género; amamentação; bruxismo. Os dados recolhidos foram analisados no programa estatístico SPSS. Resultados: Observou-se prevalência de má oclusão de Classe I e II em 38,8% (n=19), das quais, 6,1% representa a Classe II Divisão 2. A Classe III registou valores de prevalência de 22,4% (n=11). Conclusão: Os resultados deste estudo mostram diferenças notáveis em relação às médias globais reportadas para as prevalências de má oclusão Classe I, II e III. Essas diferenças podem ser influenciadas por vários fatores, incluindo variações genéticas, ambientais, metodológicas e demográficas.
Introduction: Epidemiological studies play an essential role in determining the magnitude of health problems, providing indispensable data, and generating and analyzing hypotheses of associations, if any. This information enables the definition of strategies and the development of health plans. Dentists have a fundamental role in identifying, diagnosing, and treating these anomalies, as data on the prevalence of malocclusions and parafunctional habits are relevant in planning excellent orthodontic services. Objectives: The primary objective of the present study is to epidemiologically characterize the prevalence of Class I, II, and III malocclusions at the University Dental Clinic of UCP-Viseu during the academic years 2021/2022 and 2022/2023. Materials and Methods: This study includes 49 patients, users of the University Dental Clinic of UCP-Viseu, identified with various types of malocclusions during the period between 2021 and 2023. Data collection was carried out through the consultation of clinical records, analyzing data such as Class I, II, and III malocclusions; other malocclusions like open bites, crossbites, overbite, and overjet; parafunctional habits; mouth breathing; age; gender; breastfeeding; and bruxism. The collected data were analyzed using the statistical software SPSS. Results: A prevalence of Class I and II malocclusions was observed in 38.8% (n=19) of the cases, with 6.1% representing Class II Division 2. Class III malocclusions showed a prevalence of 22.4% (n=11). Conclusion: The results of this study reveal notable differences compared to the global averages reported for the prevalences of Class I, II, and III malocclusions. These differences may be influenced by various factors, including genetic, environmental, methodological, and demographic variations.
Introduction: Epidemiological studies play an essential role in determining the magnitude of health problems, providing indispensable data, and generating and analyzing hypotheses of associations, if any. This information enables the definition of strategies and the development of health plans. Dentists have a fundamental role in identifying, diagnosing, and treating these anomalies, as data on the prevalence of malocclusions and parafunctional habits are relevant in planning excellent orthodontic services. Objectives: The primary objective of the present study is to epidemiologically characterize the prevalence of Class I, II, and III malocclusions at the University Dental Clinic of UCP-Viseu during the academic years 2021/2022 and 2022/2023. Materials and Methods: This study includes 49 patients, users of the University Dental Clinic of UCP-Viseu, identified with various types of malocclusions during the period between 2021 and 2023. Data collection was carried out through the consultation of clinical records, analyzing data such as Class I, II, and III malocclusions; other malocclusions like open bites, crossbites, overbite, and overjet; parafunctional habits; mouth breathing; age; gender; breastfeeding; and bruxism. The collected data were analyzed using the statistical software SPSS. Results: A prevalence of Class I and II malocclusions was observed in 38.8% (n=19) of the cases, with 6.1% representing Class II Division 2. Class III malocclusions showed a prevalence of 22.4% (n=11). Conclusion: The results of this study reveal notable differences compared to the global averages reported for the prevalences of Class I, II, and III malocclusions. These differences may be influenced by various factors, including genetic, environmental, methodological, and demographic variations.
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Epidemiologia Ortodontia Má oclusão Viseu Epidemiology Orthodontics Malocclusion