Perdas dentárias precoces na população da Unidade Básica de Saúde São Geraldo, Pirapora/MG: proposta de intervenção

Abstract

The needs assessment conducted in the area covered by the Basic Health Unit (BHU) - São Geraldo, municipality of Pirapora, MG, detected a high rate of early dental loss. In order to minimize these losses, an intervention plan, which included the development of strategies aiming to structure/organize health services to address the main causes of tooth loss(caries and periodontal disease), was prepared. The needs assessment was conducted in a non-probabilistic intentional and involved 300 people in the São Geraldo community sample, 60 people from each age group (5, 12, 15-19, 35-44 and 65-74 years) being evaluated. At ages 5, 12, 15-19, 35-44 and 65-74 years assessed the prevalence and severity of dental caries and the population of 12, 15-19, 35-44 and 65-74 years assessed it is also the extent and severity of periodontal diseaseTooth loss are associated and maintains relationship with several factors for example: inadequate lifestyle, low accessibility to health services, deficiencies in the process of team work and low level of information/public awareness about the issues of oral health. The intervention plan will provide that way in the medium term, improvements in oral health status and quality of life of the enrolled population, in that it will provide a reduction in tooth loss that ultimately compromise the aesthetic and functional capacity of patients.