Importância do acompanhamento odontológico para crianças portadoras de cardiopatias congênitas

Abstract

The dental treatment of patients with cardiovascular impairment is a subject much discussed in the literature, because it implies some modifications in order to decrease the risk of cardiac events during dental procedures, as well as the occurrence of transient fast progressing bacteremia may present, however, is of the utmost importance that a caution is reserved for such patients. In this sense, the extension project carried out in the clinic of Paediatrics Hospital of clinics of the UFU search meet preventively interventional cardiology patients and. The objective of the project was to develop prevention and promotion activities on oral health for patients and parents and chaperones. The methodology used for the project was the realization of educational activities with children, searching for playful, teach about the importance of oral hygiene habits. The risk of tooth decay and dental care of children in need. It was concluded that the care of patients with heart disease is very important and requires a careful, and that the extension project collaborated significantly to the oral health of children with heart disease of pediatrics out patient clinic of the HCU/UFU.