| Abstract: |
Objective: This study aimed to identify the profile of adult patients treated at the Integrated Clinic of the UFVJM Dentistry course in Diamantina-MG between 2010 and 2019. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted using patient records from individuals who had completed treatment and were discharged. Only fully completed and legible records were included, while those that were incomplete, illegible, or related to ongoing treatments were excluded. Data collected encompassed gender, age, place of origin, race, comorbidities (such as diabetes and hypertension), treatment duration, start and end year of treatment, smoking habits, alcohol consumption, and the types of procedures performed, categorized into various treatment groups. Results: Out of 469 records analyzed, 414 met the inclusion criteria. The majority of patients were female (63.5%), predominantly of mixed race (46.3%), with an average age of 34.1 years, and most resided in Diamantina (84.7%). The highest number of treatment initiations occurred in 2018 (41.6%), which also had the most discharges (38.4%). The average treatment duration was 66.3 days. Radiography was the most frequently performed procedure (22.3%), while endodontic treatment was the least common (2%). A positive correlation was identified between age and the creation of removable prostheses. Conclusion: The predominant profile of patients treated at the clinic consists of young, mixed-race women, primarily residents of Diamantina, who tend not to smoke but frequently consume alcohol. These findings provide insights into the demographic and treatment needs of the population served by the clinic, informing potential improvements in patient care and educational approaches in the dentistry program. |