Aesthetic Value of the Relationship between the Shapes of the Face and Permanent Upper Central Incisor

The relationship between the shapes of face and teeth has been analyzed for esthetic purposes and exploited commercially. The methodology to assess this correlation, described in the literature, does not enable reliable application of the concepts. Digital photos of face and incisors of 100 youths were measured with the software Image Tool 3.0 and classified as to shape. The same photographs were also analyzed and classified by a visual criterion. Statistical analysis of the metrical classification was performed by Pearson's correlation coefficient. The Kappa test was used to determine the coefficient of agreement between the observers and the obtained data, and to assess the agreement between both classifications (metrical and visual). The classificatory analysis made by the observers indicated a marked level of disagreement, also identified between their classification and that obtained by metrical analysis. The results indicated no relationship between the shapes of the face and the central incisor

Aesthetic Value of the Relationship between the Shapes of the Face and Permanent Upper Central Incisor

The relationship between the shapes of face and teeth has been analyzed for esthetic purposes and exploited commercially. The methodology to assess this correlation, described in the literature, does not enable reliable application of the concepts. Digital photos of face and incisors of 100 youths were measured with the software Image Tool 3.0 and classified as to shape. The same photographs were also analyzed and classified by a visual criterion. Statistical analysis of the metrical classification was performed by Pearson's correlation coefficient. The Kappa test was used to determine the coefficient of agreement between the observers and the obtained data, and to assess the agreement between both classifications (metrical and visual). The classificatory analysis made by the observers indicated a marked level of disagreement, also identified between their classification and that obtained by metrical analysis. The results indicated no relationship between the shapes of the face and the central incisor

Conventional dual-cure versus self-adhesive resin cements in dentin bond integrity

During post preparation, the root canal is exposed to the oral cavity, and endodontic treatment may fail because of coronal leakage, bacterial infection and sealing inability of the luting cement. OBJECTIVE: this study quantified the interfacial continuity produced with conventional dual-cure and self-adhesive resin cements in the cervical (C), medium (M) and apical (A) thirds of the root. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty single-rooted human teeth were restored using Reforpost # 01 conical glass-fiber posts and different materials (N=10 per group): group AC=Adper™ ScotchBond™ Multi-purpose Plus + AllCem; group ARC=Adper™ ScotchBond™ Multi-purpose Plus + RelyX ARC; group U100=RelyX U100; and group MXC=Maxcem Elite. After being kept in 100% humidity at 37°C for 72 hours, the samples were sectioned parallel to their longitudinal axis and positive epoxy resin replicas were made. The scanning electron micrographs of each third section of the teeth were combined using Image Analyst software and measured with AutoCAD-2002. We obtained percentage values of the interfacial continuity. RESULTS: Interfacial continuity was similar in the apical, medium and cervical thirds of the roots within the groups (Friedman test, p>0.05). Comparison of the different cements in a same root third showed that interfacial continuity was lower in MXC (C=45.5%; M=48.5%; A=47.3%) than in AC (C=85.9%, M=81.8% and A=76.0%), ARC (C=83.8%, M=82.4% and A=75.0%) and U100 (C=84.1%, M=82.4% and A=77.3%) (Kruskal-Wallis test,

An evaluation of drug use in the municipal health care service of Campo Grande-MS

Em virtude do arsenal terapêutico disponível às populações, é crescente no âmbito mundial a preocupação com o uso racional dos medicamentos. Estudos de Utilização de Medicamentos, atividade da Farmacoepidemiologia, fornecem importantes informações sobre todas as fases do uso dos fármacos em uma sociedade e suas conseqüências, evidenciando como é feita a gestão saúde/doença. Neste estudo objetivou-se avaliar o uso de medicamentos na rede pública municipal de saúde de Campo Grande/MS, empregando a metodologia preconizada pela OMS, através dos Indicadores Selecionados de Uso de Medicamentos. Para o cálculo dos indicadores foram coletados dados em 12 unidades sanitárias no período de Julho/98 a Junho/99. Foram analisadas 1480 prescrições, acompanhadas 1456 consultas e 1498 dispensações e foram entrevistados 735 usuários. Os resultados encontrados são compatíveis com os de outros estudos análogos realizados em diversas regiões do país. No entanto, importantes diferenças entre as equipes no uso de antibióticos e injetáveis sugerem a necessidade de pesquisas mais aprofundadas. A qualidade do atendimento aos usuários deve ser melhorada. E a Lista Local de Medicamentos Essenciais necessita estar sempre atualizada e divulgada entre os prescritores.The rational use of therapeutic drugs is arising as a consequence of an increase in the search for advanced therapeutic drugs. The therapeutic drugs use, that is a pharmacoepidemiology deal, can give evidence of how a society manage with all steps of therapeutic drugs use and also all consequence of this use. The therapeutic drugs use evaluation can demonstrate how healthyness/ilness link is handled in that society. The aim of this study was an evaluation of therapeutic drugs use at the Campo Grande/ MS public health. WHO indicators were used in this research. The evaluation was done using the medical prescrition indicator. The data were collected in 12 health care units between July 1998 and June 1999. One thousand four hundred eighty prescriptions were analyzed, 1456 medical visits and 1498 dispensations were followed and 735 patients were interviewed. The results were in agreement with other results in other country regions. However, important differences were found in antibiotics and injectable prescritions among different health care unit staffs evaluated. These differences sugested the necessity of more specific studies. The quality of the users attendance must be improved. The Local Essential Drugs List must be always available and also updated to health care unit staff

Food security in Teréna indigenous families, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

This study aims to describe the food security situation among Teréna families in the villages of Água Azul, Olho D'Água, and Oliveiras in Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil. The Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale was adapted to 15 questions that reflect food insecurity at different levels of intensity. A survey was conducted in the villages with 49 families that had under-five children. Information was obtained on income, family size, maternal education, and children's food intake. 75.5% of families showed some level of food insecurity (22.4% low, 32.7% moderate, and 20.4% high). A large percentage (67.3%) of the families live with fear of lack of food. One-fourth of women had experienced hunger during the month prior to the survey, and 14.3% (7) reported the same condition for children in the household. More serious food insecurity was observed in families with lower per capita income and lower maternal education, more family members, and more children per family group in which the children's diet was insufficient, especially in protein and iron.O presente estudo buscou descrever a situação de segurança alimentar vivenciada por famílias Teréna, das aldeias Água Azul, Olho D'Água e Oliveiras, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Foi utilizada a Escala Brasileira de Insegurança Alimentar adaptada, com 15 questões que refletem a insegurança alimentar em diferentes níveis de intensidade. Foram investigadas 49 famílias que continham em seu núcleo crianças menores de sessenta meses e obtidas informações sobre renda, densidade familiar, escolaridade materna e consumo alimentar das crianças. A prevalência de famílias com algum grau de insegurança alimentar observada foi 75,5%, 22,4% das famílias com insegurança leve, 32,7% moderada e 20,4% grave. Grande parte das famílias (67,3%) convive com o medo de ficar sem alimentos. Um quarto das mulheres entrevistadas afirmou ter passado por situações de fome no mês anterior à entrevista e 14,3% (7) apontaram que o mesmo ocorreu com as crianças da casa. Situações mais graves de insegurança alimentar foram observadas em famílias com menor renda mensal per capita, menor escolaridade materna, maior densidade domiciliar, maior número de filhos por grupo familiar e cuja dieta das crianças era insuficiente, sobretudo em proteínas e ferro.78579

Nutrição e saúde infantil em uma comunidade indígena Teréna, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil

O trabalho descreve as condições de saúde e nutrição de crianças indígenas Teréna, caracterizando o estado nutricional infantil, o consumo de alimentos, as condições sócio-econômicas e ambientais. Foi estudada uma amostra de 100 crianças de 0 a 59 meses, residentes na Aldeia Córrego do Meio, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. As prevalências de déficits nutricionais determinadas foram de 8,0% para o índice peso-para-idade, de 16% para o índice estatura-para-idade e, para obesidade, de 5%. A proporção de retardo do crescimento observada é superior à encontrada na população brasileira como um todo, provavelmente por refletir as precárias condições sócio-econômicas, ambientais e de saúde em que vive esta comunidade Teréna. A análise da adequação percentual média dos nutrientes que compõem a dieta infantil indicou o não atendimento às recomendações nutricionais nas diferentes faixas etárias. Novos estudos de caráter multidisciplinar e longitudinal são necessários para melhor entendimento dos processos identificados

Avaliação do uso de medicamentos na rede pública municipal de saúde de Campo Grande/MS An evaluation of drug use in the municipal health care service of Campo Grande-MS

Em virtude do arsenal terapêutico disponível às populações, é crescente no âmbito mundial a preocupação com o uso racional dos medicamentos. Estudos de Utilização de Medicamentos, atividade da Farmacoepidemiologia, fornecem importantes informações sobre todas as fases do uso dos fármacos em uma sociedade e suas conseqüências, evidenciando como é feita a gestão saúde/doença. Neste estudo objetivou-se avaliar o uso de medicamentos na rede pública municipal de saúde de Campo Grande/MS, empregando a metodologia preconizada pela OMS, através dos Indicadores Selecionados de Uso de Medicamentos. Para o cálculo dos indicadores foram coletados dados em 12 unidades sanitárias no período de Julho/98 a Junho/99. Foram analisadas 1480 prescrições, acompanhadas 1456 consultas e 1498 dispensações e foram entrevistados 735 usuários. Os resultados encontrados são compatíveis com os de outros estudos análogos realizados em diversas regiões do país. No entanto, importantes diferenças entre as equipes no uso de antibióticos e injetáveis sugerem a necessidade de pesquisas mais aprofundadas. A qualidade do atendimento aos usuários deve ser melhorada. E a Lista Local de Medicamentos Essenciais necessita estar sempre atualizada e divulgada entre os prescritores.<br>The rational use of therapeutic drugs is arising as a consequence of an increase in the search for advanced therapeutic drugs. The therapeutic drugs use, that is a pharmacoepidemiology deal, can give evidence of how a society manage with all steps of therapeutic drugs use and also all consequence of this use. The therapeutic drugs use evaluation can demonstrate how healthyness/ilness link is handled in that society. The aim of this study was an evaluation of therapeutic drugs use at the Campo Grande/ MS public health. WHO indicators were used in this research. The evaluation was done using the medical prescrition indicator. The data were collected in 12 health care units between July 1998 and June 1999. One thousand four hundred eighty prescriptions were analyzed, 1456 medical visits and 1498 dispensations were followed and 735 patients were interviewed. The results were in agreement with other results in other country regions. However, important differences were found in antibiotics and injectable prescritions among different health care unit staffs evaluated. These differences sugested the necessity of more specific studies. The quality of the users attendance must be improved. The Local Essential Drugs List must be always available and also updated to health care unit staff