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Conhecimento dos alunos de medicina dentária sobre traumatismo dentário com base nas diretrizes da Associação Internacional de Traumatologia Dentária
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Os traumatismos dentários constituem um importante problema de saúde pública devido à sua elevada prevalência e ao impacto funcional, estético e psicológico que podem provocar. O correto diagnóstico e tratamento destas lesões são determinantes para o prognóstico dos dentes afetados, sendo fundamental que os futuros médicos dentistas possuam conhecimentos adequados nesta área. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o nível de conhecimento dos estudantes do Mestrado Integrado em Medicina Dentária relativamente aos traumatismos dentários e analisar a sua relação com diferentes variáveis sociodemográficas e académicas.
Foi realizado um estudo observacional, transversal e descritivo através da aplicação de um questionário a estudantes do 3.º, 4.º e 5.º anos do Mestrado Integrado em Medicina Dentária. O questionário incluiu dados sobre sexo, ano curricular, formação prévia em traumatologia dentária, experiência clínica e autoavaliação do conhecimento, e questões relacionadas com o diagnóstico e abordagem de avulsões, luxações e fraturas dentárias. Os dados foram analisados através de estatística descritiva e inferencial, recorrendo ao teste do qui-quadrado, sendo que, a amostra foi constituída por 187 estudantes, dos quais 80,2% eram do sexo feminino. A maioria frequentava o 5.º ano curricular (44,4%) e referiu ter recebido formação prévia sobre traumatismos dentários (72,7%). Os resultados evidenciaram um nível de conhecimento global moderado, com um score médio de 5,93 ± 2,73, num máximo de 12 pontos. As questões relacionadas com fraturas apresentaram melhores resultados, enquanto as luxações registaram o menor desempenho. Verificou-se ainda uma tendência para melhores resultados entre estudantes de anos curriculares mais avançados, com formação prévia, experiência clínica e melhor autoavaliação do conhecimento, concluindo que os estudantes apresentam conhecimentos moderados sobre traumatismos dentários, existindo lacunas importantes e reforçando a necessidade de fortalecer o ensino teórico-prático da traumatologia dentária durante a formação pré-graduada.
Dental trauma represents an important public health problem due to its high prevalence and the functional, aesthetic, and psychological impact it may cause. The correct diagnosis and treatment of these injuries are crucial for the prognosis of affected teeth, making it essential that future dentists possess adequate knowledge in this area. The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of students enrolled in the Integrated Master’s Degree in Dental Medicine regarding dental trauma and to analyze its relationship with different sociodemographic and academic variables. An observational, cross-sectional, and descriptive study was conducted through the administration of a questionnaire to students in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th years of the Integrated Master’s Degree in Dental Medicine. The questionnaire included questions related to the diagnosis and management of dental avulsions, luxations, and fractures. Data regarding gender, academic year, previous training in dental traumatology, clinical experience, and self-assessment of knowledge were also collected. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, applying the chi-square test. The sample consisted of 187 students, of whom 80.2% were female. Most participants were in the 5th academic year (44.4%) and reported having received previous training in dental trauma (72.7%). The results revealed a moderate overall level of knowledge, with a mean score of 5.93 ± 2.73, on a scale ranging from 0 to 12 points. Questions related to dental fractures showed the highest scores, whereas luxations presented the lowest performance. A tendency toward better results was observed among students in more advanced academic years, those with previous training, clinical experience, and higher self-assessments of knowledge. It can be concluded that students demonstrate a moderate level of knowledge regarding dental trauma, although important gaps remain, particularly in the management of luxations. These findings highlight the need to strengthen both theoretical and practical teaching of dental traumatology during undergraduate dental education.
Dental trauma represents an important public health problem due to its high prevalence and the functional, aesthetic, and psychological impact it may cause. The correct diagnosis and treatment of these injuries are crucial for the prognosis of affected teeth, making it essential that future dentists possess adequate knowledge in this area. The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of students enrolled in the Integrated Master’s Degree in Dental Medicine regarding dental trauma and to analyze its relationship with different sociodemographic and academic variables. An observational, cross-sectional, and descriptive study was conducted through the administration of a questionnaire to students in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th years of the Integrated Master’s Degree in Dental Medicine. The questionnaire included questions related to the diagnosis and management of dental avulsions, luxations, and fractures. Data regarding gender, academic year, previous training in dental traumatology, clinical experience, and self-assessment of knowledge were also collected. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, applying the chi-square test. The sample consisted of 187 students, of whom 80.2% were female. Most participants were in the 5th academic year (44.4%) and reported having received previous training in dental trauma (72.7%). The results revealed a moderate overall level of knowledge, with a mean score of 5.93 ± 2.73, on a scale ranging from 0 to 12 points. Questions related to dental fractures showed the highest scores, whereas luxations presented the lowest performance. A tendency toward better results was observed among students in more advanced academic years, those with previous training, clinical experience, and higher self-assessments of knowledge. It can be concluded that students demonstrate a moderate level of knowledge regarding dental trauma, although important gaps remain, particularly in the management of luxations. These findings highlight the need to strengthen both theoretical and practical teaching of dental traumatology during undergraduate dental education.
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Dissertação para obtenção do grau de Mestre no Instituto Universitário Egas Moniz
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Traumatismos dentários Conhecimento Estudantes de medicina dentária IADT