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Caracterização da população atendida na consulta de Medicina Dentária Generalista da CDU_UCP : perfil sociodemográfico e necessidades de tratamento
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Introdução: A saúde oral constitui uma componente fundamental da saúde geral e continua a representar um importante desafio de saúde pública em Portugal. A cárie dentária, a doença periodontal e a perda dentária permanecem entre as patologias orais mais prevalentes, contribuindo para necessidades significativas de tratamento e impacto na qualidade de vida da população. Objetivos: O presente estudo teve como objetivo caracterizar o perfil sociodemográfico, clínico e as necessidades de tratamento dos utentes da consulta de Medicina Dentária <br/>Generalista da Clínica Dentária Universitária da Universidade Católica Portuguesa (CDU_UCP), analisando possíveis associações entre variáveis sociodemográficas e indicadores de saúde oral. Materiais e métodos: Foi realizado um estudo epidemiológico observacional transversal, de caráter descritivo, com 88 utentes observados na consulta de Medicina Dentária Generalista da CDU_UCP, entre setembro de 2025 e maio de 2026. Foram recolhidos dados sociodemográficos, de saúde geral, indicadores clínicos de saúde oral (Dentes Cariados, Perdidos e Obturados (índice CPO), International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) e parâmetros periodontais) e necessidades de tratamento, sendo efetuada análise estatística descritiva. Resultados: Os participantes eram maioritariamente indivíduos em idade ativa, de nacionalidade portuguesa, residentes em meio urbano e sem doença sistémica. O índice CPO médio foi de 11,65 ± 7,94, sendo o componente obturado/restaurado o mais representativo. Cerca de metade da amostra não apresentava lesões de cárie no momento da avaliação (46,8%), embora 88,6% apresentassem experiência de cárie (CPO>1). A periodontite constituiu a condição periodontal mais frequente (52,3%), observando-se igualmente elevada prevalência de placa bacteriana, cálculo dentário e sangramento à sondagem. A maioria dos participantes necessitava de tratamento dentário (94,3%), destacando-se a Periodontologia (62,5%), a Dentisteria Operatória (53,4%) e a Reabilitação Oral (46,6%) como as áreas com maior necessidade de intervenção. Observou-se ainda uma tendência para o agravamento dos indicadores de saúde oral com o aumento da idade, verificando-se valores mais elevados de cárie, perda dentária, índice CPO e periodontite nos grupos etários mais avançados. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a população atendida na consulta de Medicina Dentária Generalista da CDU-UCP apresenta uma elevada carga de doença oral, caracterizada por elevada experiência de cárie, elevada prevalência de periodontite e necessidades significativas de tratamento. A idade revelou-se o fator mais consistentemente associado ao agravamento dos indicadores de saúde oral, observando-se piores resultados nos grupos etários mais avançados. As necessidades terapêuticas concentraram-se principalmente nas áreas da Periodontologia, Dentisteria Operatória e Reabilitação Oral, evidenciando a importância de abordagens preventivas e multidisciplinares adequadas às características da população assistida.
Introduction: Oral health is a fundamental component of overall health and continues to represent an important public health challenge in Portugal. Dental caries, periodontal disease and tooth loss remain among the most prevalent oral conditions, contributing to significant treatment needs and negatively impacting the population's quality of life. Objectives: The aim of this study was to characterize the sociodemographic and clinical profile, as well as the treatment needs, of patients attending the General Dentistry Clinic of the University Dental Clinic of the Portuguese Catholic University (CDU-UCP), while exploring possible associations between sociodemographic variables and oral health <br/>indicators. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional observational epidemiological study was conducted with 88 patients attending the General Dentistry Clinic of the University Dental Clinic of the Portuguese Catholic University (CDU-UCP) between September 2025 and May <br/>2026. Sociodemographic data, general health information, oral health clinical indicators (Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT index), International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) and periodontal parameters) and treatment needs were collected and subjected to descriptive statistical analysis. Results: Participants were predominantly working-age adults, Portuguese nationals, urban residents and free from systemic disease. The mean DMFT index was 11.65 ± 7.94, with the filled/restored component being the most representative. Nearly half of the sample showed no caries lesions at the time of examination (46.8%), although 88.6% presented caries experience (DMFT >1). Periodontitis was the most prevalent periodontal condition (52.3%), accompanied by a high prevalence of dental plaque, <br/>calculus and bleeding on probing. Most participants required dental treatment (94.3%), with Periodontology (62.5%), Operative Dentistry (53.4%) and Oral Rehabilitation (46.6%) representing the areas with the greatest treatment needs. A trend towards worsening oral health indicators with increasing age was also observed, with higher levels of dental caries, tooth loss, DMFT index values and periodontitis among older individuals. <br/>Conclusion: The population attending the CDU-UCP General Dentistry Clinic presented a high burden of oral disease, characterized by substantial caries experience, a high prevalence of periodontitis and significant treatment needs. Age was the factor most consistently associated with poorer oral health indicators, with older individuals presenting the least favourable outcomes. Treatment needs were mainly concentrated in the areas of Periodontology, Operative Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation, highlighting the importance of preventive and multidisciplinary approaches tailored to the characteristics of the population served.
Introduction: Oral health is a fundamental component of overall health and continues to represent an important public health challenge in Portugal. Dental caries, periodontal disease and tooth loss remain among the most prevalent oral conditions, contributing to significant treatment needs and negatively impacting the population's quality of life. Objectives: The aim of this study was to characterize the sociodemographic and clinical profile, as well as the treatment needs, of patients attending the General Dentistry Clinic of the University Dental Clinic of the Portuguese Catholic University (CDU-UCP), while exploring possible associations between sociodemographic variables and oral health <br/>indicators. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional observational epidemiological study was conducted with 88 patients attending the General Dentistry Clinic of the University Dental Clinic of the Portuguese Catholic University (CDU-UCP) between September 2025 and May <br/>2026. Sociodemographic data, general health information, oral health clinical indicators (Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT index), International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) and periodontal parameters) and treatment needs were collected and subjected to descriptive statistical analysis. Results: Participants were predominantly working-age adults, Portuguese nationals, urban residents and free from systemic disease. The mean DMFT index was 11.65 ± 7.94, with the filled/restored component being the most representative. Nearly half of the sample showed no caries lesions at the time of examination (46.8%), although 88.6% presented caries experience (DMFT >1). Periodontitis was the most prevalent periodontal condition (52.3%), accompanied by a high prevalence of dental plaque, <br/>calculus and bleeding on probing. Most participants required dental treatment (94.3%), with Periodontology (62.5%), Operative Dentistry (53.4%) and Oral Rehabilitation (46.6%) representing the areas with the greatest treatment needs. A trend towards worsening oral health indicators with increasing age was also observed, with higher levels of dental caries, tooth loss, DMFT index values and periodontitis among older individuals. <br/>Conclusion: The population attending the CDU-UCP General Dentistry Clinic presented a high burden of oral disease, characterized by substantial caries experience, a high prevalence of periodontitis and significant treatment needs. Age was the factor most consistently associated with poorer oral health indicators, with older individuals presenting the least favourable outcomes. Treatment needs were mainly concentrated in the areas of Periodontology, Operative Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation, highlighting the importance of preventive and multidisciplinary approaches tailored to the characteristics of the population served.
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Saúde oral Cárie dentária Doença periodontal Necessidades de tratamento Epidemiologia Oral health Dental caries Periodontal diseases Treatment needs Epidemiology
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