https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/18218 2026-04-21T16:28:45Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/48468 Title: Estudo observacional da prevalência de canais calcificados em casos de tratamentos endodônticos numa população brasileira Abstract: During endodontic treatment, several conditions can present challenges to the success of the procedure. Pulp calcification is an example of this potential objection, as it represents partial or total obliteration of the entire pulp cavity by mineralized tissue and physiological aspects involved in the patient's dental history. In this context, a more specific and targeted approach is needed to analyze the number of cases of this pathology in a population and the profile of the patient and tooth, in order to learn more about the subject and improve endodontic planning and treatment in these cases. Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate the prevalence of calcified canals in teeth that have undergone endodontic treatment in a specific Brazilian population, correlating them with the patient and tooth profiles. To carry out this work, cases of endodontic treatment will be analyzed through digital dental records, over ten years of service (2014 to 2024) at a private clinic specialized in Endodontics, EndoMais, located in the city of Uberlândia, in the state of Minas Gerais. 2026-02-09T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/48340 Title: Abordagens terapêuticas empregadas em fraturas maxilofaciais no Hospital Odontológico da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia Abstract: Facial trauma presents considerable complexity due to the involvement of both soft tissues and bone structures, in addition to its potential psychological impact on patients. Proper management requires comprehensive knowledge of injury patterns, etiological mechanisms, and therapeutic principles. This study aimed to perform an epidemiological analysis of maxillofacial fracture cases treated by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology Service (CTBMF) at the Dental Hospital of the Federal University of Uberlândia (HO-UFU) between 2010 and 2022. A cross-sectional, retrospective, quantitative study was conducted through the review of medical records. The sample consisted exclusively of records of patients with facial trauma treated by the CTBMF team at HO-UFU from 2010 to 2022, resulting in a final sample size (N) of 395 records. The mean age of patients with facial fractures was 34,76 years, with a predominance of adults (41%) and individuals of mixed race (“pardo”) (22%). Traffic accidents were the main etiological factor (51%), followed by interpersonal violence (20%) and falls (11%). Some patients presented multiple fractures, totaling 594 fracture records, with greater involvement of the zygomatic complex (18%) and mandibular condyle (17%). Pain and edema were the most frequent clinical manifestations. Diagnostic evaluation involved multiple imaging exams, with panoramic radiography being the most commonly used. Regarding therapeutic approaches, surgical management predominated (55%). Additionally, several patients developed more than one post-traumatic complication, totaling 273 complication records, with persistent pain (24%) and paresthesia (20%) being the most prevalent, despite a high rate of missing information in some medical records. The findings reflect the epidemiological and clinical care profile of maxillofacial fractures treated at HO UFU, highlighting the institution’s role as a regional reference center and emphasizing the importance of systematic and well-documented clinical records to improve therapeutic decision-making and support future research. 2026-02-11T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/48339 Title: Padrões de gênero de fraturas maxilofaciais apresentadas por pacientes atendidos no hospital odontológico da universidade federal de uberlândia no período de 2010 a 2022 Abstract: Facial trauma affects soft and hard tissues, teeth, and associated structures, causing functional and aesthetic damage, in addition to generating psychological, social, and economic impacts on the patient. Therefore, due to its high prevalence, it becomes a public health problem. Men, due to their greater exposure to risks and greater tendency to engage in reckless behavior, tend to be the main victims of this type of injury. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of facial trauma treated at the Dental Hospital of the Federal University of Uberlândia from 2010 to 2022, analyzing the differences in maxillofacial fracture patterns according to gender, comparing their etiologies, ethnicity, age group, marital status, area of residence, signs and symptoms, fracture location, imaging types, treatment choices, and complications. A retrospective quantitative analysis was conducted through indirect documentary research using patient records from the study period. The research was approved by the CEP, with number CAAE 74865223.6.0000.5152. A total of 17,466 medical records were examined, of which 332 met the inclusion criteria, where the majority were male (78.92%) and the minority were female (21.08%). The prevalence of adults was observed, with a mean age of 43 years for women and 41 years for men, residents of an urban area with the highest concentration in the city of Uberlândia (60% of women and 59.92% of men), single and self-declared brown. Regarding the etiology of trauma, traffic accidents were the most reported for both females (47.14%) and males (52.42%), as well as the jaw was the most affected site for men (49.12%) and women (46.15%). Most radiographic images were panoramic, for both women (26.62%) and men (32.23%). The most commonly reported complication was paresthesia, present in 19.23% of women and 12.6% of men. Furthermore, the average patient follow-up was approximately 4 months. The study enabled understanding the main patterns related to maxillofacial fractures, highlighting gender differences in their causes, management, sociodemographic, and clinical characteristics, which may guide the development of targeted preventive measures and the systematization of care. 2025-08-19T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/48241 Title: Análise observacional do tratamento endodôntico em canais calcificados sob influência do perfil clínico do paciente e do dente de acordo com o terço radicular Abstract: Pulpal calcification is generally defined as partial or total obliteration of the pulp cavity by mineralized tissue, often associated with physiological aspects and the patient’s dental history. This condition leads to alterations in tooth anatomy that may hinder the performance of endodontic treatment, since such cases do not allow the adoption of conventional protocols. The present study aimed to identify, in an observational, cross-sectional, and retrospective manner, the main difficulties associated with the diagnosis and treatment of teeth with calcified canals. For this purpose, dental records, digital radiographs, and, when available, cone beam computed tomography scans related to endodontic treatments performed by the same endodontist over a 10-year period (May 2014 to May 2024) were analyzed. Data were collected at the private clinic EndoMais, located in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. A total of 54 teeth were evaluated, showing a higher prevalence of calcified elements in women between 40 and 69 years of age. It was observed that single-rooted teeth exhibited calcifications distributed along all three root thirds, whereas birooted molars showed a greater tendency toward apical calcification. The main clinical difficulties were related to coronal access, canal location, and debridement, challenges mitigated by the use of an operating microscope, ultrasound, and cone beam computed tomography. Working length determination proved more accurate when complemented with electronic apex locators and radiographs. Obturation, even in altered anatomies, achieved satisfactory results using the thermoplasticized technique, reinforcing the importance of combining technological resources in the management of calcified canals.; La calcificación pulpar se define, en términos generales, como la obliteración parcial o total de la cavidad pulpar por tejido mineralizado, frecuentemente asociada a aspectos fisiológicos y a la historia odontológica del paciente. Esta condición produce alteraciones en la anatomía dental que pueden dificultar la ejecución del tratamiento endodóntico, ya que tales casos no permiten la aplicación de protocolos convencionales. El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar, de manera observacional, transversal y retrospectiva, las principales dificultades relacionadas con el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de dientes con conductos calcificados. Para ello, se evaluaron historias clínicas odontológicas, radiografías digitales y, cuando estuvieron disponibles, tomografías computarizadas de haz cónico de tratamientos endodónticos realizados por la misma endodoncista durante un período de 10 años (mayo de 2014 a mayo de 2024). Los datos fueron recolectados en la clínica privada EndoMais, ubicada en Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brasil. En total se evaluaron 54 dientes, observándose una mayor prevalencia de calcificaciones en mujeres entre 40 y 69 años. Se verificó que los dientes unirradiculares presentaron calcificaciones distribuidas a lo largo de los tres tercios radiculares, mientras que los molares birradiculares mostraron mayor predilección por la región apical. Las principales dificultades clínicas estuvieron relacionadas con el acceso coronario, la localización y la desobstrucción de los conductos, desafíos atenuados con el uso del microscopio operatorio, ultrasonido y tomografía computarizada de haz cónico. La odontometría fue más precisa cuando se complementó con localizadores apicales y radiografías. La obturación, incluso en anatomías alteradas, mostró resultados satisfactorios mediante la técnica termoplastificada, lo que refuerza la importancia de asociar recursos tecnológicos en el manejo de conductos calcificados. 2026-02-03T00:00:00Z