Saúde bucal em gestantes indígenas Maxakali

Abstract

Introduction: This study was conducted in the Indian Reserve Maxakali, God Water Pole Base, located approximately 12 Km from the town of St Helena Mine, northeast of Minas Gerais. People who live there do not have acess to fluoridate water and health care model is mainly based on individual attendances. Objectives: To analyze information about the oral health status (caries and periodontal disease) in pregnant women of the indigenous Maxakali Base Good Water Polo in 2010. Methodology: This cross-sectional descriptive study was developed by analyzing data from the Information System of Care for Indigenous Health SIASI Oral Health Module. Results: Analyses expressed a large amount of DMF, and the decayed and extracted components, those responsible for the magnitude of the index. The dental calculus prevailed demanding a basic periodontal treatment by means of scraping, polishing crowm and oral hygiene guidelines. Conclusions: The results obtained will be useful for planning and organization of the dental service provided to this population. Overall, this study demonstrated the need to implement collective action and broader social, health services are not individualized and more specific models of care for indigenous peoples.