SILVA, G. M.; SILVA, Geisa Maciel da.
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.
