Medisan (Nov 2017)
Clinical-epidemiological valuation of patients with acute pericoronaritis of the third molars
Abstract
An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study of the 68 patients with pericoronaritis assisted in the stomatological services of "Camilo Torres Restrepo" Teaching Polyclinic and “Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas” Teaching General Hospital in Santiago de Cuba, was carried out from June, 2016 to January, 2017, aimed at characterizing them according to some variables of interest, by means of a wide anamnesis and a meticulous oral clinical examination. The results of the series showed that the pericoronaritis was more frequent in young female patients (63.2%) aged 21 to 26 (63.2%), with prevalence in its serious acute form (76.4%); likewise, the most affected molar was the lower third (95.5%) and the most notable signs and symptoms were the moderate (39.7%) and intense pain (55.8%), red and edematous tissue (100.0%) and cervical lymphadenopathy (60.0%). It was concluded that the clinical-radiological diagnosis is very important to implement a more effective and correct treatment, in order to reestablish the patient's health and avoid complications and sequelae.
