Sepsis represents one of the major causes of childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide. Patients present a poor immune response to an infectious process, leading to organic dysfunction of different degrees of severity, which warrants timely diagnosis and appropriate ma...

Introduction: Brain tumors are the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality from childhood neoplasms, following leukemias. However, their initial symptoms are nonspecific, delaying timely diagnosis and treatment. The objective of this study was to describe the clinical...

Introduction: The degenerative alterations commonly found in the TMJ include condylar flattening and erosion of its articular surface, changes that can be observed in imaging studies. Objective: To determine the prevalence of condylar facets and erosions observed in panoramic r...

Introduction: Dental implantology has emerged as an effective solution for restoring function, aesthetics, and overall patient health. It is essential for dental students to have a thorough and comprehensive understanding of implant treatment protocols, not only to properly&#...

Introduction: Subprosthetic stomatitis is an inflammation of the oral mucosa that occurs beneath dental prostheses, particularly removable ones. Due to their constant contact with the mucosa, these prostheses can accumulate microorganisms if proper hygiene is not maintained. ...

Introduction: In restorative dentistry, the preparation of dental abutments is a fundamental procedure that requires precision and efficiency. Cylindrical and tapered burs are widely used for this purpose, each with specific characteristics that may influence clinical outcomes.&#x...

Introduction: Pulp stones, which are areas of calcification in the dental pulp, can appear in various types of teeth, both in healthy and compromised ones, as well as in unerupted teeth. These compact masses of calcified tissue are located in the coronal or radicular&#x...

Introduction: Microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, ferment sugars and starches, producing acids that promote dental caries. These microorganisms can survive in acidic environments, persisting within the dental cavity. The use of disinfectants is essential to eliminate ...

Introduction: Dental caries is the most common chronic disease in children and constitutes a public health problem. The DMFT/dmft index assesses caries prevalence according to the type of dentition. Saliva plays a key role in protecting against caries through i...