Tendo em vista a imprevisibilidade da estabilidade oclusal pós correção ortodôntica, este estudo objetivou correlacionar a recidiva da sobremordida e da sobressaliência com a recidiva do apinhamento ântero-superior e ântero-inferior, em casos com má oclusão de Classe I e Classe II de Angle, tratados ortodonticamente com extração de 4 pré-molares, tratados pela técnica Edgewise. Para isso, foram selecionados 40 pacientes (20 do gênero feminino e 20 do gênero masculino), 25 pacientes portadores de má oclusão de Classe I e 15 de Classe II de Angle, com idade média inicial de 13,01 anos, que foram tratados por um tempo médio de 2,15 anos, e avaliados na fase pós-contenção após um período médio de 5,43 anos. Todos os pacientes apresentavam pelo menos 3 mm de sobremordida e 4mm de sobressaliência ao início do tratamento ortodôntico. Foram utilizados os modelos de gesso das fases do início do tratamento (T1), final de tratamento (T2) e da fase pós-contenção, em média 5 anos após o término do tratamento (T3) de todos os casos selecionados para que fossem quantificadas as recidivas dessas duas variáveis, assim como a recidiva do apinhamento anterior. Utilizou-se a análise de variância a um critério de seleção, e em caso de resultado significante, o teste de Tukey, para comparação intragrupos dos 3 tempos avaliados. Para verificação da presença de correlação entre a recidiva da sobressaliência e da sobremordida, com o apinhamento anterior, utilizou-se o teste de correlação de Pearson. A comparação intergrupos foi realizada por meio do teste t independente. Os resultados mostraram que houve uma correção significante do trespasse horizontal, vertical e apinhamento com o tratamento. Não houve uma recidiva significante do trespasse horizontal, vertical e do apinhamento ântero-superior no período pós-contenção, ao contrário do apinhamento ântero-inferior, que apresentou uma recidiva significante. Houve correlação significante da recidiva do trespasse horizontal com a recidiva do trespasse vertical. Não houve correlação significante entre a recidiva do trespasse horizontal e a recidiva do apinhamento anterior. Não houve correlação entre a recidiva do trespasse vertical e a recidiva do apinhamento anterior, assim como também não houve correlação entre a recidiva do apinhamento ântero-inferior e ântero-superior. Houve diferença intergrupos apenas para o apinhamento ântero-inferior ao início do tratamento, que foi maior no grupo Classe I, que apresentou também uma maior correção com o tratamento e um maior apinhamento na fase pós-contenção. / Due to the unpredictability of the occlusal stability after orthodontic correction, this study aimed to correlate the relapse of overbite and overjet with the relapse of maxillary and mandibular anterior crowding, in cases of Class I and Class II malocclusions, treated orthodontically with four premolars extraction and Edgewise technique. For this, 40 patients were selected (20 females and 20 males), 25 patients with Class I malocclusion and 15 with Class II, with initial age of 13.01 years, which were treated for a mean period of 2.15 years, and evaluated postretention after a mean period of 5.43 years. All patients had at least 3mm of overbite and 4mm of overjet at the beginning of orthodontic treatment. The dental casts from pretreatment (T1), posttreatment (T2) and postretention, on average 5 years after completion of treatment (T3), were used. It was used the one-way ANOVA, and in case of a significant result, Tukey\'s tests were used for intragroup comparison of the three times evaluated. To verify the presence of correlation between the relapse of overjet and overbite, with the relapse of anterior crowding, the Pearsons correlation test was used. Intergroup comparison was performed with independent t tests. The results showed a significant correction of the overjet, overbite and crowding during treatment. There was not a significant postretention relapse of overjet, overbite and crowding of the maxillary anterior segment, unlike the mandibular anterior crowding, which presented a significant relapse. There was a significant correlation of relapse of the overjet with the relapse of the overbite. No significant correlation between relapse of overjet and relapse of anterior crowding. There was no correlation between relapse of the overbite and relapse of anterior crowding, and there was also no correlation between mandibular anterior crowding relapse and maxillary anterior crowding relapse. There were differences between groups only for the mandibular crowding at pretreatment, which was higher in Class I, which also showed a larger correction with treatment and greater relapse of this crowding in the postretention.

A proposta deste trabalho foi avaliar em pacientes portadores de Periodontite Agressiva (PA) os parâmetros clínicos periodontais antes da movimentação ortodôntica, imediatamente após seu término e quatro meses após seu término. Participaram do estudo vinte pacientes dos gêneros masculino e feminino, não fumantes, divididos em dois grupos (Grupo Teste -10 pacientes portadores de PA; Grupo Controle 10 pacientes periodontalmente saudáveis). Todos pacientes receberam movimentação ortodôntica sob rigoroso controle mecânico do biofilme realizado bimestralmente durante todo o tratamento ortodôntico. Foram avaliados os seguintes parâmetros clínicos: profundidade clínica de sondagem, junção esmalte cemento margem gengival, nível clinico de inserção, sangramento a sondagem e índice de placa bacteriana. Estes parâmetros foram mensurados por um único examinador cegado e calibrado, em três momentos (pré-ortodontia; pós-ortodontia; pós 4 meses da ortodontia) Após análise estatística (p<0,05), houve redução significativa para SS e IP apenas para o grupo teste. Na medição de 4 meses após ortodontia, os pacientes do grupo teste apresentaram melhoras significativas para os parâmetros PCS, JEC-MG e NCI. No grupo controle, a melhora estatisticamente significativa somente não ocorreu no parâmetro JEC-MG. Para ambos os grupos, nos molares, observamos melhora significativa do NCI em função da redução da PCS. Nos pré molares o mesmo ocorreu, porém, somente para o grupo teste. Nos caninos não foram observadas alterações para nenhum parâmetro em nenhum dos grupos. Nos incisivos houve melhora estatisticamente significativa no NCI, em função da melhora do parâmetro JEC-MG. Esta melhora ocorreu somente no grupo teste. Frente à metodologia empregada neste trabalho, podemos concluir que a movimentação ortodôntica em pacientes portadores de Periodontite Agressiva é possível e que não altera clinicamente os parâmetros clínicos periodontais desde que exista um ótimo controle do biofilme bacteriano e ausência dos sinais clínicos de inflamação. / The aim of this research was to evaluate periodontal clinical parameters in orthodontically treated patients with aggressive periodontitis. Twenty subjects of both genders, non-smokers, where divided in group Test (10 patients with aggressive periodontitis) and control (10 periodontally healthy subjects). All individuals were submitted to orthodontic treatment, under strict biofilm control every 2 months during the entire duration of the treatment. The following clinical paramenters were assessed: pocket depth; gingival recession, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing and dental plaque index. All clinical parameters were monitored before orthodontic treatment (baseline), immediately after the completion of the orthodontic movimentation, and 4 months post-treatment by a masked calibrated single examiner. Statistical analysis disclosed a significant (p<0,05) reduction of bleeding on probing and plaque index for the test group only. The overall probing depth, gingival recession and attachment level improved for the test group at the 4 months post-treatment examination. For the control group the only parameter which did not show any improvement was the gingival recession. In both groups there was a significant improvement in the clinical attachment level due to the reduction in pocket depth, for the molar teeth. The same improvement was observed in the bicuspids, but only in the test group. There were no changes in any of the paramenters for the cuspids, both for the test and the control subjects. The incisors presented a statistically significant improvement in the clinical attachment level, due to an improvement in the gingival recession paramenter. This improvement was only observed in the test group as well. In light of the above, it was concluded that orthodontic movement in aggressive periodontitis patients is not only possible, but it is not harmfull for the periodontium as long as there is an optimal dental plaque control and an absence of clinical signs of inflammation.

Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) / In modern day dentistry, aesthetics forms an integral part of our social perception almost as much as functionality. Malocclusion has been brought to the forefront of developmental anomalies as it can affect mastication, speech as well as the appearance of the face. Furthermore, pre-pubertal and pubertal changes have compounded existing malocclusions in this growth period thus spiraling the need for orthodontic treatment. Therefore, it is essential to determine the normative and selfperceived need for orthodontic treatment in a population. The epidemiological data collected can be used to facilitate policy changes to manage malocclusion in Khomas, Namibia. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the orthodontic treatment needs of a population of 12-15 year-old children attending a school in Khomas and to express it as percentages of those with subjective and objective orthodontic treatment need over the whole sample population. The objectives were to find associations between treatment needs and some demographic and socioeconomic factors.

Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) / Influence of orthodontic caregiver behaviour on the perceived satisfaction of patients during orthodontic treatment. Dr. F.J. du Raan M.Sc. (Orthodontics) thesis, Department of Orthodontics, University of the Western Cape. In this thesis I interviewed patients that are busy with orthodontic treatment, as well as those that have undergone orthodontic treatment at the department of Orthodontics at the University of the Western Cape, with the aid of four questionnaires. Patients completed questionnaires to provide general and demographic information, quantify their satisfaction with the orthodontic treatment process, their perception of the orthodontic clinician's behavioural traits and lastly they completed the NEO-FFI personality questionnaire to determine their own personality profile. All these questionnaires were used in previous studies, or they were slightly modified to be applicable to orthodontics. The information gained was used to determine if there are correlations between the patient’s perceived satisfaction of the treatment process with patient specific treatment variables (as acquired from the General information and Demographics Questionnaire ), demographic factors, clinician's behavioural traits and patient specific personality traits and any combination of the above mentioned. We wanted to determine which behavioural traits of the orthodontic caregiver influences the perceived satisfaction with the treatment to the greatest extent. Furthermore, we wanted to determine if certain personality traits of the patients would influence their perceived satisfaction with the treatment process or their perception of the clinician's behavioural traits. The only aspect from the General Information and Demographics Questionnaire that had any correlation to satisfaction with the treatment process or the perception of the clinician's behavioural traits, was whether the patient was treated by a single registrar or multiple registrars. Patients treated by multiple clinicians had a lower average score for satisfaction and orthodontist behaviour. Results from the study shows that all the clinician's behavioural traits do have statistically significant influence on the perceived satisfaction with the treatment process, but certain behavioural traits have a greater influence. Result showed Empathy and Care to have the strongest influence on perceived satisfaction, whereas Motivation has the lowest influence. The NEO-FFI personality questionnaire was used to register each patient's personality profile. Scoring for the following personality traits created the personality profile: Neuroticism, Extraversion, and Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness and Agreeableness. Patient personality profiles were shown to have no significant influence on the patient's perceived satisfaction with the treatment process.Neuroticism was shown to have a weak negative correlation with the Professionalism sub-category of the Orthodontic Clinician Behaviour Questionnaire. Conscientiousness has been shown to have a weak positive correlation with all categories of the Orthodontic Clinician Behaviour Questionnaire It is put forth by the researcher that more time and effort has to be put into improving all aspects of the clinician's behaviour, as it will positively influence the perceived satisfaction of the orthodontic treatment process.Even though there are no significant correlations, patients needs to be screened to determine their personality profiles, as this may lead to slight improved scoring on certain behavioural aspects which may in turn lead to greater patient satisfaction. It may be especially worthwhile to recognise the neurotic patient and treat them on a more personal level, as this may improve their overall satisfaction.

Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) / Introduction: Improvement of aesthetics is often the reason patients seek orthodontic treatment. The ability to accurately assess aesthetic treatment need from the viewpoint of the patient is necessary. The threshold for orthodontic treatment is not constant in all countries and no previous attempts to determine this threshold has been made in South Africa. By ensuring that patient’s perceptions of treatment need are incorporated into the index chosen to assess perceived need, accurate data can be obtained. Determining perceived need from the patient’s viewpoint is important, and understanding its relationship with perceived need according to the professional, as well as normative need can facilitate better patient communication and management of expectations. Aims: There were three main aims of this study. First, South African children’s perceptions of treatment need according to the Aesthetic Component (AC) of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) was assessed to determine if they were similar to those of the dentists who established the threshold, or if the threshold of the grading system should be altered to better suit laypeople’s opinions. Second, the newly established threshold could then be used to determine the perceived needs for orthodontic treatment, and compare them to the normative need of the population. Finally, factors that may influence the perceived needs of the patients such as gender, ethnicity and socio-economic position could be investigated. Methodology: A cross-sectional study on 317 children aged between 11 and 14 years was done. 43.8% were male and 56.2 % were female. The sample was chosen from five schools in the Lekwa District of Mpumalanga using a multi-stage sampling technique. The study population comprised of four groups based on ethnicity; Asian (3%), black (74%), coloured (6%) and white (17%). The socio-economic position (SEP) was determined by Principal Component Analysis of household assets. Societal perceived, subjective perceived and self-perceived needs were assessed using a questionnaire and the child-rated AC of the IOTN. An intra-oral examination was conducted using the AC of the IOTN to assess objective perceived need and the modified Dental Health Component (DHC) of the IOTN to assess normative treatment need. Results: Treatment threshold was determined to be grade 3 of the AC of the IOTN according to societal perceived need of the group of South African children, and was confirmed by self-perceived need. Subjective perceived need for treatment was assessed using the AC grade participants felt best reflected their aesthetic impairment, and was found to be 20.2%, compared to actual self-perceived need of 38.5%. The latter was deduced by comparing the child-rated AC (subjective perceived need) to their perception of treatment need of that grade (societal perceived need). The objective perceived need measured by the examiner-rated AC was 60%. Definite need for orthodontic treatment based on the modified DHC of the IOTN was 41.2%. No significant difference between societal perceived or self-perceived need and gender or socio-economic position was found. White children have lower societal perceived treatment need regarding others’ aesthetic impairment. Conclusion: The treatment threshold grade should be lowered to better represent the societal perceived and self-perceived need of the South African population. Normative need was higher than perceived needs from the patients’ point of view (subjective perceived and self-perceived need), but lower than the perceived need from the professional’s point of view (objective perceived need). Ethnicity was found to have an influence on societal perceived need.

La ortodoncia osteogénica periodontalmente acelerada es un procedimiento indicado para minimizar el tiempo de tratamiento ortodóncico brindando una alternativa de tratamiento a pacientes periodontalmente comprometidos, con presencia de reabsorciones radiculares, periodonto reducido, entre otros. Los problemas periodontales no diagnosticados pueden ser agravados durante el tratamiento ortodóncico y dependiendo de su severidad, pueden requerir un tratamiento previo. El objetivo de este reporte es presentar el caso de una paciente con maloclusión Clase I con apiñamiento y recesión gingival, tratada con injerto conectivo de tejido libre, corticotomía con injerto óseo y técnica de arco recto prescripción CCO. Finalmente, se puede concluir que el manejo interdisciplinario es importante para el correcto diagnóstico y tratamiento de los pacientes. La ortodoncia osteogénica periodontalmente acelerada es una alternativa viable que reduce el tiempo de tratamiento ortodóncico y mantiene o mejorá la condición periodontal de los pacientes. / Periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics is a procedure indicated to reduce the time of orthodontic treatment by giving an alternative treatment to periodontally compromised patients, with presence of root resorption, reduced periodontium, among others. Undiagnosed periodontal problems can be aggravated during orthodontic treatment and, depending on their severity, may require prior treatment. The objective of this report is to present the case of a patient with Class I malocclusion with crowding and gingival recession, treated with free tissue connective graft, corticotomy with bone graft and CCO Straighwire prescription technique. Finally, it can be concluded that interdisciplinary management is important for the correct diagnosis and treatment of patients. Periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics is a viable alternative that reduces the time of orthodontic treatment and maintains or improves the periodontal condition of patients. / Tesis

Corticotomies have been used to assist orthodontic treatment since the late 18th century. This review describes and compares different surgical techniques available to accelerate tooth movement: PAOO™, Corticision, Piezocision™ and Propel. All of the approaches described accelerate orthodontic tooth movement and may protect against root resorption. PAOO™ and Piezocision™ offer the option of bone and soft tissue grafting at time of surgery. Corticision, Piezocision™ and Propel are considered minimally invasive procedures thanks to the flapless approach, but the use of the mallet in Corticision could constitute a trauma for the patient. The piezoelectric knife creates a more intense Regional Accelleratory Phenomenon (RAP) at the site of injury due to the effect of high frequency vibrations. This suggests that Piezocision™ could create a greater effect on bone remodeling, hence producing faster tooth movement and extended RAP. The lack of randomized controlled clinical trials makes an effective comparison between these techniques difficult and future studies are needed to better evaluate the outcomes of each of these.

Orientador: Edmundo Medici Filho / Banca: Eduardo Kazuo Sannomiya / Banca: Gilberto Aparecido Coclete / Banca: Marlene Fenyo Soeiro de Matos Pereira / Banca: Julio Cezar de Melo Castilho / Resumo: A beleza está ligada a proporcionalidade e esta constante proporção nos dá a impressão de orientar o crescimento, a harmonia, a reprodução e a estabilidade das formas na natureza, o que vêm sendo constatados na história por estudiosos como: filósofos, matemáticos, escultores, pintores, arquitetos e Ortodontistas. Pitágoras, um estudioso da matemática, estabeleceu as proporções a partir dos padrões de beleza e harmonia estética. Sendo denominada como proporção áurea A partir desse pensamento advém o fato da utilização da proporção áurea na avaliação de estruturas craniofaciais pretendendo gerar uma análise individualizada, trazendo para cada indivíduo proporções obtidas com base em suas próprias medidas. Assim foi propósito no presente trabalho de pesquisa verificar por meio de radiografias cefalométricas laterais e fotografias frontais e laterais a relação entre a proporção áurea e estética facial antes e depois do tratamento ortodôntico. Foram utilizadas radiografias cefalométricas laterais, fotografias frontais e de perfil de 67 indivíduos antes e depois do tratamento ortodôntico. Foi desenvolvido um programa de cefalometria em Delphi 7.0, contendo a análise cefalométrica deste trabalho de pesquisa. Concluímos: no Grupo 1(melhora após o tratamento ortodôntico) as razões A-Pog/V1S-C1MS, Ena-Enp/V1S-C1MS e V1S-C1MS/C1MS-DM16 diferiram da forma estatisticamente significante comparando antes e depois do tratamento ortodôntico. A razão V1S-C1MS/C1MS-DM16 antes do tratamento não se apresentava em proporção áurea e depois do tratamento passou a se apresentar em proporção áurea. No grupo 2 (não ocorreu melhora após o tratamento) apenas a razão N-Ena/V1S-DM16 diferiru de forma estatisticamente significante comparando antes e depois do tratamento. / Abstract: The beauty is connected to the proportionality and this constant proportion gives us the impression of guiding the growth, the harmony, the reproduction and the stability of the forms in the nature, what is being evidenced in history for studious as: philosophers, mathematicians, sculptors, painters, architects and Orthodontists. Pithagoras, a mathematics studious, established the proportions from the beauty standards and aesthetic harmony. It was designated as golden proportion. From this thought comes the fact of the use of the golden proportion in the evaluation of cranium facial structures intending to generate an individualized analysis, bringing for each person proportions based in it own measures. It was the purpose in the present research work to verify by lateral cephalometry radiographies, frontals and laterals photographs the relation between golden proportion and aesthetic facial before and after the orthodontic treatment. It was used lateral cephalometry radiographies, frontal and lateral photographs of 67 individuals before and after the orthodontic treatment. It was developed a program of cephalometry in Delphi 7.0, having the cephalometry analysis of this research work. It was concluded: in the Group 1 (improvement after the orthodontic treatment) the ratios A-Pog/V1S-C1MS, Ena-Enp/V1SC1MS and V1S-C1MS/C1MS-DM16 had differed from the statically significant form comparing before and after the orthodontic treatment. The ratio V1SC1MS/ C1MS-DM16 before the treatment was not presented in aureate proportion and after the treatment becomes to present itself in aureate proportion. In group 2 (no improvement after the treatment) only the ratio N-Ena/V1S-DM16 had differed from the statically significant form comparing before and after the treatment. The ratio A-Pog/V1S-DM16, before the treatment, was presented in golden proportion before the treatment and after the treatment it was not presented in golden proportion. / Doutor

Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) / When considering a person's self-esteem, behavioural patterns and personal interactions, the one feature having the most impact is their physical appearance. In an ideal world, every person should have a fair opportunity to reach their full potential in life. Orthodontics can improve a person's quality of life by creating confident smiles and a functional occlusion (Sheiham, 1993). Uncorrected malocclusions can adversely affect one's speech, general health and self-esteem. Improving the general physiological implications malocclusions has on person, may make them more employable and more successful in relationships, creating an overall happier, healthier and more successful community. The more people are offered affordable orthodontic treatment, the more acceptable orthodontic treatment may become. Thus, the perceived benefits of Orthodontic treatment in a population group are Improvement of Oral Health and enhancement of psychosocial welfare. Accurate data on the prevalence, distribution and severity of malocclusion is needed by provincial oral health management. They also need accurate data of the orthodontic treatment need of the children in that specific area. This data is vital for the effective planning of the education, training and deployment of dental workers, as well as the resources and distribution thereof in specific, designated areas (Holtshousen, 1997; So & Tang, 1993). This study's focus was to estimate the prevalence of malocclusion amongst adolescents in Upington area in the Northern Cape, and to determine the need for orthodontic treatment in the area using the Index for Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN).

Orientadores: Luiz Francesquini Junior, Eduardo Daruge Junior / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-05T11:34:33Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 SilvaJunior_ElisioFreireda_M.pdf: 504631 bytes, checksum: 98b30f3e2d0a5799a4674d4ac93d099d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2005 / Resumo: A Ortodontia, como toda ciência, é uma especialidade odontológica que passa por um rápido processo de desenvolvimento, tanto no aspecto técnico, como nos materiais utilizados. A aparatologia ortodôntica fixa, por suas características inerentes, favorece a retenção e o acúmulo do biofilme dentário, dificultando o processo de remoção dos restos alimentares, aumentando a susceptibilidade à cárie e as doenças periodontais. Este estudo verificou o conhecimento sobre os aspectos éticos e legais do controle do biofilme dentário nos pacientes em tratamento com aparelhos ortodônticos fixos, em uma amostra composta por 264 Cirurgiões-Dentistas Pós-Graduandos em Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial (Latu-Sensu e Strictu-Sensu) nos municípios de Campinas/SP, Sorocaba/SP e Piracicaba/SP. Foram aplicados 300 questionários com 22 perguntas, abertas e fechadas, diretamente a estes profissionais, a partir de uma listagem obtida junto ao site do Conselho Federal de Odontologia. As respostas foram compiladas pelo software Excel-versão 2000, e a análise dos dados foram realizadas pelo SAS System (STATISTICAL ANALYSE SYSTEM)-versão 8.02. Deste total foram recuperados e respondidos, 264 (88%). Da análise estatística dos dados coletados foi observado que a maioria dos profissionais pesquisados não utilizava métodos de avaliação e registro do biofilme dentário (72,35%) nos pacientes sob tratamento ortodôntico com aparelhos fixos, embora sintam a necessidade da elaboração de um programa de educação continuada sobre higienização e controle do biofilme dentário específico para a Ortodontia; há pouco conhecimento sobre as normas contidas no Código de Defesa do Consumidor, pois 80,68% desconhecem a referida Lei, também deixando de freqüentar cursos de extensão que abordem a responsabilidade profissional e a Odontologia Legal; o conhecimento deficitário sobre a elaboração de documentação para a prevenção de lides judiciais / Abstract: Orthodontics is an odontological specialty that is experiencing a fast process of development both in the use of new material and the use of new techiniques. However, it is verified that little emphasis has been given regarding the control of the biofilm, and thus resulting damage in the maintenance of the buccal hygiene in the individuals in treatment with fixed appliances. It is known that the fixed orthodontic appliances, according to its characteristics, favors the retention and the accumulation of biofilm, making it difficult the process of removal of the food left-overs, increasing the periodontal susceptibility to the cavities and periodontal disease illnesses. This study verified the knowledge of the ethical and legal aspects of the control of biofilm in individuals in orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, in a sample composed by 264 graduate students and Dental Facial Orthopedics in the cities of Campinas/SP, Sorocaba/SP and Piracicaba/SP. In accordance with the results, it can be concluded that the majority of the researched professionals did not use any evaluation methods to register, and control the biofilm in individuals under orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, even so they feel the necessity of the elaboration of a program of continued education on oral hygiene and control of biofilm specific for Orthodontics. The researched sample also showed little knowledge on the norms of Consumer's defense code, lacking to attend extension courses that focus professional responsibility. It was also observed that the researched dental surgeons presented little knowledge on the elaboration of documentation to prevent legal actions / Mestrado / Odontologia Legal e Deontologia / Mestre em Odontologia Legal e Deontologia