Motivo da procura por atendimento odontológico em um centro de internação provisória para adolescentes que cometeram ato infracional

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the reasons why adolescents who had committed offenses safeguarded in a detention center in Belo Horizonte Provisional searching for dental care. Were seen over a period of three months adolescents 13-19 years who sought dental care. Besides the reason for consultation, the variables were: age, race, education, number of household members, household income, recurrence in the unit, use of illicit drugs, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, advice on oral health , food preference, pain scale. The results showed that the main reasons for seeking dental care were toothache, followed by caries, evaluation, gingivitis, fractured anterior tooth. Among the factors that related to dental pain were family income and guidance on oral health. Those who had lower incomes and had received some guidance on oral health were more likely to seek dental care with pain. 15% of adolescents sought the dentist as a way to leave for a period of accommodation.