ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the influence of disease control, expressed by the mean values of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), in the oral health of children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus type 1 (T1DM). Subjects and methods A cross sectional study involving 87 children and adolescents (59 girls), 10 ± 2.6 years old. The participants were divided into three groups: HbA1c ≤ 8%, 8% < HbA1c ≤ 10% and HbA1c > 10%. The duration of the disease, age and average HbA1c were obtained from their medical records. Oral health was evaluated according to the following indexes: Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S); Community Periodontal Index (CPI); Decayed, Missing or Filled Teeth Index (DMFT/dmft) for permanent and deciduous teeth; and the stimulated salivary flow rate (SSFR). Results The median SSFR was 1.1 mL/min in the group with HbA1c ≤ 8%, 0.7 mL/min in the intermediary group and 0.6 mL/min in the HbA1c > 10% group. A significant decrease in salivary flow was observed with an increase in HbA1c (p = 0.007). The DMFT/dmft and CPI indexes were higher in individuals with higher HbA1c values. More caries-free individuals were found in the group with HbA1c ≤ 8% compared to those with HbA1c > 10%. The group with HbA1c > 10% exhibited more caries and bleeding gums than the other groups. HbA1c values in girls were higher than in boys. Conclusion Children and adolescents with unsatisfactory glycemic control, represented by higher HbA1c concentrations, exhibited a higher frequency of caries and gingivitis, and a reduction in salivary flow. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2015;59(6):535-40

Babies with Down Syndrome (DS) present, in general, muscle hypotonia, insufficient mouth closure and protrusion of the tongue. The palatal plate therapy, submitted by Castillo Morales, induces the lip closure and the correct position of the tongue. The objective of this research was to evaluate the oral development in a girl with DS through early stimulation and use of palatal plate. She was treated with the palatal plate method from 5 to 15 months of age. She was followed-up by a multidisciplinary team until he was six years of age. In this case report, the palatal therapy allowed adequate, harmonic and functional oral development. The early treatment with palatal plate has shown to be a valuable supplement to the multidisciplinary program of care to Down's syndrome patients.

Los infantes con Síndrome de Down presentan en general, hipotonía de la muscular, cierre labial incompetente, lengua flácida y protruida. La placa palatina de memoria, propuesta por Castillo Morales, induce el cierre bilabial y posicionamiento correcto de la lengua. Este trabajo tuvo por objetivo evaluar el desarrollo orofacial, de una niña con Síndrome de Down, a través de terapia de estimulación precoz y utilización de placa palatina de memoria. Recibió tratamiento con placa palatina de memoria desde los 5 hasta los 15 meses y fue acompañada por un equipo multidisciplinario hasta los 6 años de edad. En el caso presentado, la terapia empleada permitió un desarrollo bucofacial adecuado, armónico y funcional. La utilización precoz de placa palatina de memoria demostró ser un complemento valioso en el programa multidisciplinario de atención a pacientes con Síndrome de Down.

OBJETIVO: Descrever a produção científica brasileira na Odontopediatria em 2009, baseando-se na 26ª Reunião Anual da SBPqO (divisão brasileira do IADR). METODOLOGIA: Todos os estudos na área de Odontopediatria, selecionados a partir dos resumos apresentados na reunião, foram avaliados em termos de assuntos, desenho metodológico e unidades amostrais. RESULTADOS: Dos 2648 resumos apresentados, 7,7% corresponderam aos de Odontopediatria, representando a área com a quarta maior participação. A região sudeste foi a mais produtiva do país, sendo responsável por 70,1% dos resumos. Foram abordados assuntos bastante variados, sendo os mais prevalentes: traumatismo dentário (5,4%), diagnóstico de cárie dentária (4,9%), dieta e cárie dentária (4,4%), medicações endodônticas (4,4%), defeitos de desenvolvimento de esmalte (3,4%), cimento de ionômero de vidro (3,4%) e atendimento odontológico para gestantes (3,4%). Os estudos transversais foram os mais prevalentes (52,5%), seguidos dos estudos in vitro (23,5%). Apenas 2,5% dos resumos foram estudos clínicos controlados e randomizados. Um total de 41,7% incluíram crianças de 0 a 11 anos de idade e 14,7% utilizaram dentes decíduos humanos. CONCLUSÃO: A Odontopediatria desempenhou um papel importante na produção científica brasileira em 2009, oferecendo uma ampla diversidade de temas e abordagens metodológicas.

PURPOSE: To describe the Brazilian scientific research in pediatric dentistry in 2009 based on the 26th Annual Meeting of the SBPqO (Brazilian division of the IADR). METHODS: All studies on pediatric dentistry were selected from the abstracts presented at the 26th Annual Meeting of the SBPqO in 2009. They were assessed in terms of subjects, methodology and sampling units. RESULTS: Of the 2,648 abstracts presented, 7.7% were on pediatric dentistry, thereby representing the field with the 4th greatest participation in the meeting. The Southeast was the most productive region in Brazil, accounting for 70.1% of abstracts. A wide range of subjects were addressed: dental trauma (5.4%), diagnosis of dental caries (4.9%), diet and dental caries (4.4%), endodontic medication (4.4%), developmental enamel defects (3.4%), glass ionomer cement (3.4%), and dental care for pregnant women (3.4%). The cross-sectional design was the most prevalent type of study (52.5%), followed by in vitro studies (23.5%). Only 2.5% of the abstracts were randomized controlled trials. A total of 41.7% of the studies included children aged 0 to 11 years old, while 14.7% used human deciduous teeth. CONCLUSION: Pediatric dentistry played an important role in Brazilian scientific research in 2009, presenting a broad diversity of subjects and methodological approaches.