Prevalencia de la Necrosis Pulpar y sus causas en la clínica de la carrera de Odontología de la UCSG.

Abstract

Objective: Study the prevalence of pulp necrosis and its causes in the dental clinic of the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil. Introduction: Pulp necrosis is the loss of vitality of the dental pulp caused by different factors such as caries and dental trauma. The prevalence of pulp necrosis provides a base model to promote better oral health to the population. In Ecuador there are few studies on the prevalence of pulp pathologies, for which this research will contribute with greater scientific, social and educational knowledge. Materials and methods: This study is of field, descriptive, epidemiological in nature, with a cross-sectional, retrospective, non-experimental design. Indirect observation was acquired as a study technique and a table of data collection as an instrument. Results: 1186 medical records were reviewed, the sample was 255 folders with a diagnosis of pulp necrosis, resulting in a prevalence of 67.45% with the cause of dental caries. The age range of 28-37 years prevailed (24.70%). The female sex obtained the majority of cases with 69%. The most affected dental group were the incisors with 61.57%. Within the periapical pathologies, asymptomatic apical periodontitis stood out with 50.59%. Conclusion: The prevalence of pulp necrosis in the UCSG dental clinic during the 2016-2019 period was significant, predominantly in adult women, in anterior teeth and with various periapical pathologies.