Lesões cervicais não-cariosas

: tratamento com resinas compostas nanoparticulares

Abstract

Introduction: Despite the increase in preventive measures employed by some countries, which result in reducing the prevalence of dental caries, it continues to exist in considerable numbers in these same countries. There has been an increase in cases of cervical lesions, which makes it imperative for the dentist, master the diagnosis as the techniques and materials involved in treatment; the prevention is always the priority. In this work we will devote special attention to non-carious cervical lesions. Objectives: Illustrate, based on two clinical cases, the need to master the most appropriate knowledge in diagnosis and treatment to the clinical approach of noncarious cervical lesions. Material and Methods: Presentation and discussion of two cases of non-carious cervical lesion, performed at the University Clinic of Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Centro Regional das Beiras – Pólo de Viseu, with the application of gathered knowledge for a correct diagnosis, in which the use of nanoparticulate composites was the option of choice for restorative treatment. Results: The patients were, in general, satisfied with the aesthetic result, however the professionals involved in the treatment expected better results. Conclusion: Was confirmed, the need to master the skills and knowledge in diagnosis and treatment of non-carious cervical lesion. We conclude that the restorative treatment using the nanoparticulate composites requires the operator knowledge and specific skills; the polishing phase appears as the phase that entails greater difficulty.

Date of Award	4 Jul 2013
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Jorge Galvão Martins Leitão (Supervisor) & João Pedro Pereira Dias do Espírito Santo (Co-Supervisor)