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Revista Brasileira de Odontologia
On-line version ISSN 1984-3747Print version ISSN 0034-7272
Abstract
VIEIRA, Roberta Cordeiro Fuster et al. The home dental care to elderly and the need for endodontic treatment. Rev. Bras. Odontol. [online]. 2016, vol.73, n.1, pp. 09-13. ISSN 1984-3747.
The aim of this study was a cross-sectional study of patients seen by the Integrated Home Care Service, linked to the Hospital Naval Marcílio Dias and the need they have of endodontic treatment. Were evaluated by clinical examination (visual-tactile) 275 patients. These patients were divided into three groups, extraction was indicated, designated endodontics and subsequent restoration and indicated extraction and endodontics in different dental elements. The dental evaluation data were collected and evaluated percentage.
Keywords : elderly; Endodontics; home care..