Perfil e conduta dos cirurgiões-dentistas de Patos-PB frente aos traumatismos dentoalveolares.

Abstract

Dental traumatisms were a relatively frequent situation in the daily routine of the Dental Surgeon and their correct conduct is fundamental for a good prognosis of the treatment. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the profile and conduct of dental surgeons of the 41 Basic Health Units of the city of Patos-PB in the face of dental trauma. Methodology: A questionnaire containing questions about the demographic data of the professionals and the experience about dental traumatism was used to collect data. The data were analyzed statistically by chi-square, with a margin of error of 5%. Results: 66.7% of dental surgeons were female, 83.3% graduated from a public educational institution, 33.3% had more than 10 years of training, 53.3% of professionals were specialists, only 10% reported having some type of courses in the area and the predominant specialty was Family Health (16.7%). 46.7% of the interviewees reported receiving dental trauma patients, of whom 36.7% received only cases of dental fracture and 10% received both fracture and dental avulsion, 92.8 % performed the first care and 7.2% sent to another location and 56.7% reported feeling able to perform care. The relationship between the ability to attend and variables of profile and conduct didn’t show a statistically significant association (p> 0.05). Conclusion: It was observed a high prevalence of dental traumatism and that many professionals still do not feel safe to provide the care, being necessary more incentive in courses in the area, aiming to optimize the dental patient care.