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A prevalência de lesões orofaciais pós-traumáticas na população de estudantes da FMDUCP
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OBJETIVOS: Estimar a prevalência de lesões orofaciais pós-traumáticas numa população de estudantes da Faculdade de Medicina Dentária da Universidade Católica Portuguesa (FMDUCP) e caracterizá-las quanto à etiologia, local de ocorrência, tecidos envolvidos, presença de sequelas e impacto funcional e psicossocial, bem como explorar a perceção sobre a atuação imediata e necessidade de informação sobre prevenção. <br/>METODOLOGIA: Estudo observacional transversal, realizado entre março e junho de 2025, através de um questionário online (Qualtrics XM), aplicado aos estudantes do 1º ao 5º ano do Mestrado Integrado em Medicina Dentária (MIMD) da FMDUCP. Obtiveram-se 298 respostas dentro de uma população total de 367 alunos. Os dados foram codificados em Microsoft Excel e analisados no Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), versão 27, com um nível de significância definido em p<0,05. RESULTADOS: A prevalência autorreportada de lesão orofacial pós-traumática <br/>foi de 39,9% (n=119). As principais causas foram as quedas (38,7%) e os acidentes desportivos (22,7%), ocorrendo sobretudo na rua (44,5%) e em casa (26,1%). A maioria referiu consequências (82,3%), com sequelas temporárias em 46,2% e permanentes em 36,1%. Predominaram lesões intra-orais (70,6%) e extra-orais (56,3%). Os dentes as estruturas mais afetadas, sendo as fraturas o tipo de lesão dentária mais comum. O trauma teve impacto na vida de 73% dos participantes, com limitação funcional em 59,5% e repercussões emocionais. Verificaram-se lacunas na resposta imediata, 42,9% não sabiam como atuar e uma proporção expressiva não procurou cuidados. A maioria dos participantes considerou existir pouca divulgação sobre o tema e manifestou interesse em que haja mais informação preventiva. CONCLUSÃO: As lesões orofaciais pós-traumáticas apresentaram elevada prevalência nesta população e associaram-se a sequelas e impacto funcional e psicossocial clinicamente relevantes. Os resultados revelam a necessidade de criar estratégias de prevenção e melhorar os métodos de atuação por forma a <br/>reduzir a incidência, complicações e carga individual e social do trauma.
BACKGROUND: To estimate the prevalence of post-traumatic orofacial injuries in a population of students from the Faculty of Dental Medicine of Universidade Católica Portuguesa (FMDUCP) and characterize them regarding etiology, place of occurrence, affected tissues, presence of sequelae, and functional and psychosocial impact, as well as to explore perceptions about immediate management and the need for prevention related information. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted between March and June 2025 using an online questionnaire (Qualtrics XM) administered to students enrolled in the 1st through 5th year of the Integrated Master’s Degree in Dental Medicine at FMDUCP. A total of 298 responses were obtained from a total population of 367 students. Data were coded in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 27. The significance level was set at p<0.05. RESULTS: The self-reported prevalence of post-traumatic orofacial injury was 39.9% (n=119). The main causes were falls (38.7%) and sports-related accidents (22.7%), occurring mainly in the street (44.5%) and at home (26.1%). Most participants reported consequences (82.3%), with temporary sequelae in 46.2% and permanent sequelae in 36.1%. Intra-oral (70.6%) and extra-oral (56.3%) injuries predominated; teeth were the most affected structures, and fractures were the most common type of dental injury. Trauma impacted the lives of 73% of participants, with functional limitation in 59.5% and emotional repercussions. <br/>Gaps in immediate response were observed: 42.9% did not know how to act and a substantial proportion did not seek care; likewise, most respondents perceived limited public guidance and expressed interest in more preventive information. CONCLUSION: Post-traumatic orofacial injuries showed a high prevalence in this population and were associated with clinically relevant sequelae and functional and psychosocial impact. The findings highlight the need to implement preventive strategies and improve immediate management to reduce incidence, <br/>complications, and the individual and societal burden of trauma.
BACKGROUND: To estimate the prevalence of post-traumatic orofacial injuries in a population of students from the Faculty of Dental Medicine of Universidade Católica Portuguesa (FMDUCP) and characterize them regarding etiology, place of occurrence, affected tissues, presence of sequelae, and functional and psychosocial impact, as well as to explore perceptions about immediate management and the need for prevention related information. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted between March and June 2025 using an online questionnaire (Qualtrics XM) administered to students enrolled in the 1st through 5th year of the Integrated Master’s Degree in Dental Medicine at FMDUCP. A total of 298 responses were obtained from a total population of 367 students. Data were coded in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 27. The significance level was set at p<0.05. RESULTS: The self-reported prevalence of post-traumatic orofacial injury was 39.9% (n=119). The main causes were falls (38.7%) and sports-related accidents (22.7%), occurring mainly in the street (44.5%) and at home (26.1%). Most participants reported consequences (82.3%), with temporary sequelae in 46.2% and permanent sequelae in 36.1%. Intra-oral (70.6%) and extra-oral (56.3%) injuries predominated; teeth were the most affected structures, and fractures were the most common type of dental injury. Trauma impacted the lives of 73% of participants, with functional limitation in 59.5% and emotional repercussions. <br/>Gaps in immediate response were observed: 42.9% did not know how to act and a substantial proportion did not seek care; likewise, most respondents perceived limited public guidance and expressed interest in more preventive information. CONCLUSION: Post-traumatic orofacial injuries showed a high prevalence in this population and were associated with clinically relevant sequelae and functional and psychosocial impact. The findings highlight the need to implement preventive strategies and improve immediate management to reduce incidence, <br/>complications, and the individual and societal burden of trauma.
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Lesões orofaciais Prevalência Estudantes Trauma Qualidade de vida Orofacial injuries Prevalence Students Quality of life
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