Prevalencia de caries secundarias en los pacientes que asistieron a la clínica odontológica de la Universidad Nacional de Ciencias Forestales de Honduras
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Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana UNITEC
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1. La presente investigación, contribuye con la ampliación de información sobre la prevalencia de caries secundarias en Honduras. Objetivo: Identificar la prevalencia de caries secundaria en los pacientes con restauraciones dentales previas que acudieron a la Clínica Odontológica de UNACIFOR en los meses de febrero a agosto del año 2023. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal, descriptivo no experimental para evaluar los factores que inciden en la aparición de las caries secundarias. Se evaluó un total de 80 pacientes a través de una encuesta y su expediente clínico. Resultados: Se identificó que la prevalencia de las caries secundarias en la población evaluada fue de 55%, con un total de 134 lesiones. Predomina el sexo femenino. Conclusión: La prevalencia de caries secundaria en pacientes con restauraciones previas que asistieron a la clínica odontológica de UNACIFOR durante los meses de febrero a agosto del 2023 es de 55%.
This research contributes to expanding information on the prevalence of secondary caries in Honduras. Objective: To identify the prevalence of secondary caries in patients with previous dental restorations who attended the UNACIFOR Dental Clinic in the months of February to August 2023. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive, non-experimental study was carried out to evaluate the factors that affect the appearance of secondary cavities. A total of 80 patients were evaluated through a survey and their clinical records. Results: It was identified that the prevalence of secondary caries in the evaluated population was 55%, with a total of 134 lesions. The female sex predominates. Conclusion: The prevalence of secondary caries in patients with previous restorations who attended the UNACIFOR dental clinic during the months of February to August 2023 is 55%.
This research contributes to expanding information on the prevalence of secondary caries in Honduras. Objective: To identify the prevalence of secondary caries in patients with previous dental restorations who attended the UNACIFOR Dental Clinic in the months of February to August 2023. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive, non-experimental study was carried out to evaluate the factors that affect the appearance of secondary cavities. A total of 80 patients were evaluated through a survey and their clinical records. Results: It was identified that the prevalence of secondary caries in the evaluated population was 55%, with a total of 134 lesions. The female sex predominates. Conclusion: The prevalence of secondary caries in patients with previous restorations who attended the UNACIFOR dental clinic during the months of February to August 2023 is 55%.