Análise do sistema de apoio radiológico da rede de atenção à saúde bucal do Sistema Único de Saúde de Minas Gerais

Abstract

In order to understand the reality of dental care and contribute to planning access to these services, this study investigated the coverage of diagnostic imaging procedures in dentistry offered by the Unified Health System in the state of Minas Gerais (SUS-MG). A review of secondary data collected through the Outpatient Information System of the Unified Health System (SIA-SUS) was carried out, correlating it with data from the 2022 Demographic Census, in order to allow an in-depth analysis of the current panorama of dental radiology in the SUS-MG oral health care network. It was found that the Central macro-region was responsible for the absolute majority of procedures carried out in the period covered by the study, while the Southern Triangle macro-region had more procedures per number of inhabitants. Periapical/interproximal radiography was the most requested exam until 2020, when there was a sudden interruption. Since then, panoramic radiography has become the most requested. Inequality in access to dental diagnostic technologies still seems to be a reality in Minas Gerais. Disseminating knowledge about the pattern of use of health services can have a positive impact on reducing inequality in access to health.