https://paraguay.bvsalud.org/base_bdnpar?q=&filter=indexed_database%3A%22BDNPAR%22+AND+author%3A%22Kiep%2C+Patrick%22 Wed, 13 May 2026 19:19:56 UTC https://paraguay.bvsalud.org/base_bdnpar/resource/?id=biblioref.referenceanalytic.1388744
ABSTRACT Introduction. The cariogenic risk is the probability that a person has of developing caries and is determined by the measurement, in the individual or in a community, of factors such as the susceptibility of the host, the time of exposure to the substrates, the presence of specific microorganisms and the habits. There are different indices for measuring cariogenic risk that have been applied in different contexts and in different population samples. Objective: To determine the cariogenic risk in patients who attended the Pediatric Dentistry clinic of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Universidad del Pacífico in 2021. Methodology. Cross-sectional descriptive observational study in which the cariogenic risk measurement table was applied to 66 patients aged from 3 to 16 years old. The data was recorded in a spreadsheet created with the Microsoft Excel® program and analyzed using the Epi Info™ program. Results. In the examined patients, the level of high cariogenic risk was the most frequent (40.91%). In relation to the gender variable, the level of high cariogenic risk was the most frequent in the female sex (59.26%), while the levels of moderate risk (63.64%) and low risk (58.82%) predominated in the male sex. Conclusion. Most patients have a high level of cariogenic risk, with the most predominant exposure factor being moments of sugar greater than three times per day, followed by the presence of white spots or active lesions.]]> 1388744 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 UTC https://paraguay.bvsalud.org/base_bdnpar/resource/?id=biblioref.referenceanalytic.1290971
Introduction: The term malocclusion refers to a deficiency in the alignment of the teeth and the way the upper and lower teeth fit together. Most people have some degree of malocclusion, although it is usually not severe enough to require mandatory treatment, although patients require it for perceived dental esthetics. The application of standardized indexes makes it possible to correctly establish the planning of prevention activities and timely treatment. Objective: To determine the degree of malocclusion and the need for orthodontic treatment in patients with mixed dentition. Methodology: Descriptive observational cross-sectional study in which the dental esthetic index (DAI) was applied using the clinical and photographic records of patients seen in the Orthodontic Clinic of the School of Dentistry of the Universidad del Pacífico in 2018. For the analysis of the data according to descriptive statistics, Microsoft Excel® software was used. Result: The most frequent degree of malocclusion was minor malocclusion, observed in 45% of the patients, followed by manifest malocclusion in 42% of the cases. According to the DAI, 55% of the patients had an indication for orthodontic treatment, 42% electively, 10% with highly desirable treatment and 3% with an indication for mandatory treatment. Conclusion: Most of the patients had some degree of malocclusion with the consequent indication for orthodontic treatment; those who did not have an indication for treatment according to the DAI presented affectation in at least one occlusal characteristic related to the perception of dental esthetics.]]> 1290971 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 UTC https://paraguay.bvsalud.org/base_bdnpar/resource/?id=biblioref.referenceanalytic.1400710
Introduction: The term malocclusion refers to a deficiency in the alignment of the teeth and the way the upperand lower teeth fit together. Most people have some degree of malocclusion, although it isusually not severe enough to require mandatory treatment, although patients require itfor perceived dental esthetics. The application of standardized indexes makesit possible to correctly establish the planning of prevention activities and timely treatment. Objective:To determine the degree of malocclusion and the need for orthodontic treatmentin patients with mixed dentition. Methodology:Descriptiveobservational cross-sectional study in which the dental esthetic index (DAI) was applied using the clinical and photographic recordsof patients seen in the Orthodontic Clinic of the Schoolof Dentistry of the Universidad del Pacífico in 2018. For the analysis of thedata according to descriptive statistics, Microsoft Excel® software was used. Result:The most frequent degree of malocclusion was minor malocclusion, observed in 45% ofthe patients, followed by manifest malocclusion in 42% of the cases. According to theDAI, 55% of the patients had an indication for orthodontic treatment, 42% electively, 10% with highly desirable treatment and 3% with an indication for mandatorytreatment. Conclusion:Most of the patients had some degree of malocclusion withthe consequent indication for orthodontic treatment; those who did not havean indication for treatmentaccording to theDAIpresented affectation in at least one occlusal characteristic related tothe perception of dental esthetics.]]> 1400710 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 UTC