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Ítem Acceso Abierto “Abordaje odontopediátrico a pacientes discapacitados. Una revisión sistemática”(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2022) López Ochoa, Juan Sebatián; Vásquez Ávila, Camila José; Ordóñez Crespo, Paola Alexandra; 0107193518; 0301988994; ., .OBJECTIVE: To determine the most appropriate pediatric dentistry approach for children with disabilities. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The research was conducted following the guidelines of the PRISMA statement, with a modification of the PICO question (PIO). The PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and SciELO databases were used. Articles in English and Spanish, clinical trials, and observational studies were randomly selected as inclusion criteria. The quality of the articles was evaluated using the CONSORT scale for randomized clinical trials and STROBE for observational studies. RESULTS: A total of 15 articles were included for qualitative analysis; 67% were low bias, and 33% were medium bias. Efficacy, parental preference, and type of pediatric dentistry treatment were analyzed. CONCLUSIONS: Basic techniques were the most effective and preferred by parents for behavioral management of their children with disabilities, followed as a complementary technique by nitrous oxide sedation. At the same time, general anesthesia is utilized in more complex treatments.Ítem Acceso Abierto Alteraciones de estructura en la dentición temporal y su relación con partos prematuros. Una revisión bibliográfica(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2021) Lala Tenelema, María Cristina; Delgado López, María Augusta; 0302300132; ., .OBJECTIVE: The objective of this research was to look for available evidence on structural alterations in the temporary dentition in premature infants, determining if there is a relationship between them. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The methodology applied was the search of literature in different scientific bases such as Pubmed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. A variety of articles were found that addressed the subject. To select information, inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied choosing different types of works such as cohort studies, case studies, case reports, longitudinal studies, systematic reviews, etc. To classify data, the guide of the DeCs and MeSH descriptors were used, gathering a total of 30 articles at the end of the bibliographic search. RESULTS: The results received determined that there is a high correlation between alterations of dental structure and premature birth which Will directly affect the temporary and permanent dentition. Enamel defects are the most frequent alterations in premature children due to multiple factors a mother can present during pregnancy, becoming prenatal, perinatal or postnatal factors. These factors alter the process of amelogenesis where the quantity and quality of the enamel Will have variations. In the articles reviewed, hypoplasia was the most prevalent defect. CONCLUSION: It is important to keep an adequate control during pregnancy until the gestation process ends, because in this way, a correct formation of the dentition and its amelogenesis processes can be guaranteed.Ítem Acceso Abierto “Anatomía dental interna en premolares superiores e inferiores mediante la técnica de diafanización dental”(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) Carpio Jaramillo, Jhulissa Pamela; Chuqui Maurazaca, Claudia Morelia; Montesinos Rivera, Mayra Vanessa; 1104884265; 0302590963; ., .Objective: To describe the internal dental anatomy in upper and lower premolars using the diaphanization technique. Materials and Methods: The methodology was descriptive, observational, laboratory design, and cross-sectional. For the internal anatomy analysis, 216 samples were obtained from the group of extracted human first and second premolars, both upper and lower, to be diaphanized through the Robertson technique (2019). The duct typology and ramifications were analyzed according to Vertucci, Pucci, and Reig's ducts codification. A digital microscope (Dino-lite digital microscope) was used for the analyses. Results: There was a higher prevalence of upper first premolars with type I (46%.25), significantly exceeding type V (22.50%) and type IV (15%), as well as in the group of lower first premolars, type I (75%) had a high percentage, followed by type IV (16.18%), while in upper second premolars, the most prevalent was the type I (66.67%) followed by type V (22.22%). On the other hand, in the group of lower second premolars, type I prevailed with 90.63%, followed by type V (9.38%). Regarding ramifications, it was observed that 34% presented secondary ramifications, followed by accessory ramifications with 19%. Conclusion: The configuration of the root system in premolars is complicated by its disposition, course, and presence of important morphological variations and ramifications. The diaphanization technique provides extensive three-dimensional information on the internal anatomy, identifying the root systems.Ítem Acceso Abierto “Anatomía interna de molares mandibulares mediante tomografía de haz cónico computarizado ”(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) Samaniego Rivera, Geanella Anael; Montesinos Rivera, Mayra Vanessa; 0705003226; ., .Objective: To evaluate the internal anatomy of mandibular molars by Ccone beam tomography. Materials and methods: In this research, 89 first and 93-second mandibular molars were analyzed by Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) to know the internal anatomy of the root canals. The results of the anatomical variations were evaluated with the Chi-square test. Results: According to Vertucci's typology, type IV predominated in the mesial root of the first molars, while type III prevailed in the second molars and type I in the distal root. In the first molars, predominated type C1, and in the second molars, C4-shaped canal, the presence of the mesial middle canal was 0.55%, and radix entomolaris in 4.40%. Conclusions: The sample analyzed according to Vertucci's configuration was typology IV and III in the first and second molars, while the prevalence of C canals was found in the second molars.Ítem Acceso Abierto Ansiedad dental en el personal del municipio del cantón Biblian, Cañar periodo 2017 - 2018(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2018) Calle Calle, Maritza Alexandra; Vallejo Aguirre, Rodrigo Fernando; 0302620166; ., .bjective. Determine the degree of dental anxiety in the staff of the Municipality of the canton Biblián. Cañar 2017-2018. Materials and methods. Cross-sectional, observational study that evaluated 152 employees, of which 72.3% were men and 27.7% were women, the modified Corah dental anxiety scale was used, Spanish version. Results The most prevalent level of dental anxiety was mild or none (37.1%), followed by moderate anxiety (35.6%) and severe anxiety or phobia was the one with the lowest percentage (13.8%). The most prevalent degree of anxiety according to sex was masculine in mild or null (28.9%), and in the female the moderate anxiety was the most prevalent with 8.8% (p = 0.248). In relation to age, the group aged 31 to 50 years had a higher prevalence of severe dental anxiety or phobia 9.4% (p = 0.323). The most prevalent question was the injection of local anesthetic that represented (15.1%) of dental phobia, followed by the question, when they were in the waiting room with one (3.1%), and the procedure that lower dental anxiety presented was the question if they had to go tomorrow to the dentist (64.2%). Conclusions The degree of dental anxiety in the staff of the Municipality of the canton Biblián. 2017-2018, according to the validated modified Corah instrument, there was a higher prevalence of mild or no anxiety, followed by moderate anxiety and the one with the lowest percentage was severe anxiety or dental phobia.Ítem Acceso Abierto Ansiedad dental en pacientes sometidos a procedimientos odontológicos. Una revisión bibliográfica(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) Avilés Conde, Santiago Israel; Aguilar Maldonado, José David; 1803883824; ., .Introduction: Dental anxiety is the fear or refusal of dental treatment that involves a detrimental emotional response manifested through cognitive, physiological, and motor reactions. It is primarily characterized by avoidance behavior as patients do not attend regular dental check-ups, postpone appointments, and only seek dental care when experiencing pain. It constitutes the main obstacle to procedural success in dental care. There has been significant advancement in the skills training for dentists dealing with the psychological aspect. Objective: To determine the effects of dental anxiety in patients receiving dental care. Materials and Methods: A literature review was conducted, and a specific search was performed in databases such as SciELO, PubMed, Redalyc, Scopus, and the Web of Science. The keywords included DeCS and MeSH Descriptors, namely dental anxiety, and dental treatment anxiety. The most significant information was obtained from titles, abstracts, and conclusions. Results: The investigation resulted in 48,625 articles identified by the database search. Then, 114 articles were established through the filters employed. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 40 articles were selected for inclusion in the literature review study.Ítem Acceso Abierto Ansiedad en pacientes sometidos a intervenciones quirúrgicas odontológicas. Revisión bibliográfica(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2021) Beltrán Blacio, Briggitte Nicoll; Inga Delgado, Xavier Orlando; 0705479590; ., .Dental surgery is a surgical procedure that causes anxiety in most people. The purpose of this bibliographic review was to know about the integral management of patients affected by anxiety when undergoing dental surgery. Materials and methods: a bibliographic search of scientific articles was carried out in different digital databases, including articles published from the years 2015 to 2020 and excluding unavailable full text articles, articles containing irrelevant information and articles published prior to the years required. Different online databases were consulted in English and Spanish such as: Scielo, The Lancet, The Journal, Scopus, Web of Science, Clinical Trial. The review was limited to the search for topics related to dental-related anxiety and anxiety in oral surgeries. Results: dental surgery is an invasive procedure that increases the levels of anxiety and fear in patients. Occasionally, it is unknown how the patients will react, since anxiety occurs in different ways. Therefore, a dentist has to be duly prepared to deal with these patients before and after dental surgery. In this literature review, the 20 most relevant articles from the scientific search were chosen and classified according to their etiology, prevalence, signs, symptoms, systemic manifestations, techniques and procedures that reduce dental anxiety in the face of surgical procedures. Conclusions: The comprehensive care on patients with dental anxiety consists in identifying the different sign and symptoms before performing any dental-surgical procedure since different systemic manifestations shall determine the most suitable psychological or pharmacological method to decrease high levels of anxiety and end up with a comfortable dental surgery without complications.Ítem Acceso Abierto Apiñamiento dental anteroinferior y su relación con los tercero molares. Revisión de la literatura(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2021) Lema Paguay, Gissela Maribel; Tamayo Proaño, Michelle Anabell; Crespo Crespo, Cristina Mercedes; 0302502588; 1804415220; ., .Crowding is a reduction in the perimeter of the arch, which can manifest itself as closure of the space due to movement of the teeth, related to a connection between the size ofthe teeth, genetic and local factors and the eruption of the third molars in a mesioangular or horizontal direction, within the dental arch producing forces that are directed in a mesial direction and these affect adjacent molars and adjacent teeth. The aim of this study is to evaluate dental crowding and its relationship with the eruption of mandibular third molars, trying to find the best explanation for these two situations that could be related. A review of the literature was carried out in digital databases: Google Scholar, Web of Science, SciELO, EBSCO, Scopus as well as: MEDLINE-PubMed, Elsevier, Springer Open, Taylor & Francis. The inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied and 40 articles were selected with a maximum of 8 years since first published. Results show it was possible to identify that the third molar 'is not related to anteroinferior crowding, and exodontia is indicated as a preventive method, evaluating each case. To sum up, the third molar does not influence crowding, this is related to the difference between the length of the arch and the size of the teeth among other factors. Mesialization of the second molars and premolars is also present and the interproximal space 'is reduced due to the force exerted by the third molar.Ítem Acceso Abierto Asociación entre la postura cráneo cervical y los trastornos temporomandibulares. Una revisión de la literatura(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2021) Pesántez Erazo, Juan Sebastián; Ramírez Velásquez, Mariela del Carmen; 0105785372; ., .AIM: The aim of the present research was to determine the association between cranial cervical posture and temporomandibular disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A bibliographic research in the following databases was carried out: Pubmed, Redalyc, EBSCO, BVS, academic Google, Scielo and Scopus. Cross-sectional descriptive studies, case-control, correlational and cohort studies that evaluated cranial cervical posture related to temporomandibular disorders and that were published in the last 5 years in Spanish, English and Portuguese were included. RESULTS: 13 scientific articles were selected for the analysis. From these articles, 9 studies reported positive relations between the variables under study and 4 denied the existence of any type of relation between the variables. CONCLUSIONS: In the present and updated literature review study, it is possible to conclude that the association between temporomandibular dysfunction as a pathology that generates an influence when it is related to cranial cervical posture and the different position alterations that are produced in the head and neck areas, is still controversial among authors.Ítem Acceso Abierto Atención adontológica en niños con discapacidad. Revisión de la literatura(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2021) Sacta Zhumi, Sandra Isabel; Urgilés Urgilés, Cristian Danilo; 0302263975; ., .OBJECTIVE: the general objective of this study is to know the aspects general guidelines to consider in order to provide an effective dental approach and treatment to children with disabilities in routine dental consultation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: systematic bibliographic review clinical trials and clinical cases, as well as books and manuals on the subject of disabilities, care and dental management in patients with disabilities. RESULTS: Pediatric dentistry treatments for boys and girls with a disability agrees mainly with the type of disability they present, Given this, the dental professional must be prepared to treat these cases. CONCLUSION The general aspects to know to provide an approach and treatment Effective dental treatment for children with disabilities in the routine dental consultation are the following: the disease itself, the degree of disability caused by the disease, the behavior of the patient, the manifestations of the disability, the procedure dentist and the professionals involved as part of the work team.Ítem Acceso Abierto Atención odontológica en adolescentes durante el brote de covid-19 en el Distrito de Salud 03D01. Azogues-Ecuador(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) Loja Naula, María Manuela; Martínez Centeno, Helen Lisbeth; Urgiles Rojas, Luisa Andrea; 0950558908; 0106884174; ., .INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 was a public health emergency decreed as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. This study examined the pattern of dental care in vulnerable adolescents and the high incidence of oral conditions requiring emergency care during the pandemic. OBJECTIVE: To describe dental care in the course of the COVID-19 outbreak in Health District 03D01 in adolescents aged 10-14 and 15-19. METHODOLOGY: The information included data from 28 dental care institutions attached to the 03D01 Health District of Cañar under the Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador (MOPH). During 2020, 13,988 dental services were provided to 1033 pre-adolescents (10-14 years) and 1155 adolescents (15-19 years). RESULTS: April was the most attended month in Isolation (74%) and November in Distancing (17.05%). Women attended more frequently (66.2% and 62.1%), related to race, mestizo represented (97.4% and 96.7%); the reasons for consultation were in more significant numbers for pulp and periapical tissue diseases (42.90%) in Isolation and caries and hard tissue diseases of the teeth in Distancing (26.20%). CONCLUSIONS: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there were differences in dental care due to health restrictions, and a similar influx of female patients was observed. The most common reasons for consultation were dental pulp and periapical tissue diseases, caries, and hard tissue teeth disorders.Ítem Acceso Abierto Atención odontológica en adultos mayores durante el brote de Covid – 19 en el Distrito de Salud 03D01. Azogues-Ecuador(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) Rojas Salazar, Angie Lizbeth; Vallejo Aguirre, Rodrigo Fernando; 0750571317; ., .OBJECTIVE: To determine the dental care characteristics among older adults during the COVID-19 outbreak in Health District 03D01. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A quantitative, observational, retrospective study was conducted to analyze the dental care of older adults in Health District 03D01 in Cañar province from March to December 2020. RESULTS: Statistical data analysis revealed that dental care for older adults increased in November (16.51%) and December (18.98%), with both months showing similar attendance frequency. The majority of patients belonged to the mestizo ethnic group (96.8%), and women represented the majority of patients (51.6%). Patients from rural areas accounted for 61.3% of the total, while those from urban area made up 58.5%. Intramural care was predominant (83.9%). The predominant CIE-10 group was the 8 of dental examination (69.7%) and the category 3 of diseases of the pulp and periapical tissues (25.8%) CONCLUSIONS: Dental care during the isolation phase started with a minority of patients but improved throughout the year, reaching its highest numbers in December. Urban areas had a higher prevalence during this period, especially women who usually came for an intramural dental examination because of pain or simply prevention.Ítem Acceso Abierto Automediación odontológica en pacientes que acuden a las clínicas de especialidades odontológicas de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca y el Centro de Salud número 1 de Azogues periodo 2017(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2018) Araujo Crespo, Ana Gabriela; Crespo Crespo, Cristina Mercedes; 0301851069; ., .AIM: Identify the prevalence of dental self-medication in patients attending the Dental Specialty Clinics of the Catholic University of Cuenca and the Health Center Number 1 of Azogues - Ecuador 2017. MATERIALS AND METHODS: It corresponded to an observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study , the population consisted of patients of both genders, from 17 to 60 years of age attended in the two institutions, the sample was of 201 patients; The validated questionnaire of Conhi and Cols was applied in Peru. RESULTS: The prevalence of self-medication was 75%, in the private entity self-medication was more prevalent in the male sex 60%, and in the public self-medication was more prevalent in females 49%; NSAIDs were the most used drugs in both male and female, 21% and 34% respectively (p = 0.165); the group which was self-medicated the most was 17 to 25 years, self-medication prevailing with NSAID 33% (p = 0.915). The most used presentation according to age and sex were the tablets, there was not statistically significant relationship found, p = 0,1115, the dental pathology associated with self-medication was dental pain. CONCLUSIONS: Dental self-medication was practiced by two thirds of the sample, there was a higher prevalence in females and in groups of 17 to 25 years, the most used drug was NSAIDs and the most usual form were the pills ; it is distinguish that the most of the respondents are fully aware of the damage that self-medication could cause to health; dental pain was the biggest reason for self-medication.Ítem Acceso Abierto Automedicación odontológica en pacientes que acuden al distrito de salud 03D01 según factor socioeconómico(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2020) Bunay Buri, Cristián Alfredo; Crespo Crespo, Cristina Mercedes; 0301698395; ., .OBJETIVE: The objective of the present investigation was to establish the prevalence of dental self-medication in relation to socioeconomic factors in adults 18 years of age and older who go to Health District 03D01, Cañar-Ecuador. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study had a quantitative research approach, with a descriptive, cross-sectional design, 229 people who attended district 03D01 in the August-September 2019 period were surveyed. Data collection was carried out through a survey and it was processed for its respective analysis in the programs Microsoft Excel 2013, SPSS version 22, statistical tests of Chi Square and Odds Ratio. RESULTS: The results showed that (97%) of the surveyed population is self-medicated, in relation to sex the female predominated (79%), the age group most frequently was 18 to 30 years of age (48%), it was evidenced that people who live in the rural area mostly self-medicate (62%), being a factor that influences self-medication (OR = 3.72). Regarding self-medication and the level of education, the group of individuals with secondary education practice this habit more frequently (59%). It was shown that according to the unified basic salary people with less than $ 394USD do it in greater concurrence (50%), analyzing the housing aspects it was determined that those who live with their relatives self-medication is more prevalent (50%), the statistical test revealed that it is an influential factor (OR 2.88), finally people who enjoy all basic services tend to self-medicate in large numbers (71%). CONCLUSIONS: A high prevalence of dental self-medication was determined with a female predominance, the group of 18 to 30 years self-medicated more frequently. In relation to socioeconomic factors such as origin, and housing aspects, statistical tests showed that they are factors that influence self-medication.Ítem Acceso Abierto Autopercepción de caries dental en escolares de 12 años de edad en el cantón Azogues, 2018(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2019) Parra Vázquez, Sharon Bernice; Ordóñez Crespo, Paola Alexandra; 0302877683; ., .OBJECTIVE: Determine the level of self-perception of dental caries in schoolchildren of 12year-old of Azogues 2018, using the Self Report of Caries. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study had a quantitative approach and a descriptive design and investigation level. I worked with a probabilistic random sample of 303 students of public and private institutions of Azogues city. I was used the Self Report of caries survey, and the data obtained were typed in a program of digital information called EPI INFO program, 7.2, after I make a database in the Excel program, where I obtained tables with absolute and relative frequencies and I did a bivariate analysis using the Chi-square test too. RESULTS: The impact was represented of 39.27% of the sample, a 53.78% of impact corresponded to females and 46, 21% to males. In the private institutions I had a 63.86% of impact and in the public institutions a 36.13%. The most perceived performance for the schoolchildren was eating food (71.42%), with a statistical significance of 0.00. The severity with the most prevalence was the moderate, where predominated: eating food with 36.13%, it had statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS: The female sex was the most affected for the dental caries and is very important identify the risk factors for the reduction of the affectations, and there are the need of implement actions of prevention and promotion of oral health in adolescents.Ítem Acceso Abierto Autopercepción de caries dental en escolares de 12 años de las parroquias rurales. Azogues 2018(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2019) Mogrovejo Ávila, María Eugenia; Vallejo Aguirre, Fernando; 0301744157; ., .OBJECTIVE: The objective of this research was to determine the Self-perception of Dental Caries in 12-year-old schoolchildren of the Rural Parishes of Azogues 2018. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study is based on a quantitative approach, with a design and level of descriptive research, by field scope, under an observational technique, and by a current transverse temporality; where the entrance to the Rural Educational Centers of the Canton Azogues was made to carry out a survey on the Self-perception of Dental Caries, in which there was a population of 416 schoolchildren of 12 years of age, after the application of the criteria of selection, the final sample consisted of 387 children who presented the signed consents and informed consent respectively. RESULTS: According to the Caries Self-perception, most of the students do not perceive Dental Caries, on the other hand as regards the performance most affected by the Self Report, it was found that the highest rates were presented in the option of Eating Food and Washing the teeth; also according to sex, Self-perception was more affected in the male sex; on the other hand, in the frequency of impact, the highest affirmative answer was for the option of Eating Foods in both sexes, and finally, according to the severity; this was observed in the severity off all aspects, being the highest Eating Foods.Ítem Acceso Abierto Autopercepción de la enfermedad periodontal en escolares de 12 años de la ciudad de Azogues-2018(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2018) Domínguez Arce, Teodoro Javier; Crespo Crespo, Cristina Mercedes; 0105065627; ., .The self-perception of periodontal disease is the way in which each individual interprets their own perception in terms of their periodontal health. OBJECTIVE: To determine the self-perception of periodontal disease in 12-year-old school children in the city of Azogues-2018. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The methodology used was of a quantitative type, the design was descriptive of a cross section, of a communicational technique of survey. The sample consisted of 303 schoolchildren of 12 years of age, who were surveyed, prior to a calibration by the teachers of the faculty. The data obtained from the students surveyed were recorded in the epidemiological files and then entered into the EPI INFO program. RESULTS: The present study determined a self-perception of periodontal disease in 56% and 44% did not self-perceive it. According to sex, the female was the one who most self-perceived the disease with 29%, unlike the male with 27%. According to the educational institution, self-perceived illness in private schools by 36%, while in public schools was 21%. In terms of differentiating self-perception according to the survey questions, the one that had the greatest impact was question "Are your gums bleeding?" with 32%. According to the self-knowledge of periodontal health, the one that most prevailed is good health with 40%.Ítem Acceso Abierto Autopercepción de maloclusiones y necesidades de tratamiento ortodóntico en escolares de 12 alos del cantón Azogues 2018(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2019) Cabrera Orellana, Daniela Carolina; Ramírez Velásquez, Mariela del Carmen; 0302397682; ., .Objective: To analyze the self-perception and need of orthodontic treatment in schoolchildren of 12 years of age in the canton Azogues 2018. Materials and Methods: the present investigation is of a quantitative, descriptive, observational type; evaluated 303 schoolchildren of 12 years of age in the city of Azogues, to evaluate the self-perception of malocclusions and the need for orthodontic treatment, using the orthodontic treatment need index as an instrument through the application of 10 photographs. The analysis of the results consisted of obtaining chi-square, absolute and relative frequencies. The Excel and SPSS v. Programs were used. 23. Results: according to the categories of the orthodontic treatment need index, they presented no orthodontic treatment self-perception (82.51%), moderate treatment need (15.18%), and need orthodontic treatment (2.31%). Conclusions: The self-perception with the highest prevalence according to the categories of orthodontic treatment need index (INTO) was the category; no need for treatment.Ítem Acceso Abierto Autotrasplante dental. Revisión de la literatura y reporte de un caso(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2022) Quituña Guallpa, Jessica Priscila; Sanango Jara, Rosa Carolina; Aguilar Maldonado, José David; 0302441894; 0302871405; ., .OBJECTIVE: The objective of this research was to conduct a literature review on Dental Autotransplantation: Literature Review and to report a case. METERIALS AND METHODS: A literature search was carried out using the electronic databases Web of Science, Scopus, Lilacs and Google Scholar, 31 articles published during the last five years (2017-2021), in Spanish and English, were analyzed. taking into account the quality and relevance to the topic. A case was reported carried out in the dental specialties center of the Catholic University of Cuenca, Azogues, of a 19-year-old patient in whom tooth 1.8 was transplanted to the alveolus of tooth 4.6 using a one-step atraumatic technique, with follow-up. clinical and radiographic of 2 years. CONCLUSIONS: dental autotransplantation should be among the first therapeutic options for premature loss, because it offers a favorable success rate and several advantages such as the preservation of natural dentition, bone formation and revascularization. The selection of the case to be considered must comply with several factors that determine the success of the treatment.Ítem Acceso Abierto Bruxismo de vigilia y sueño de niños y adolescentes. Revisión de la literatura(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2021) Velasco Vélez, María Lorena; Ramírez Velásquez, Mariela del Carmen; 0302568506; ., .OBJECTIVE: The objective of the research was to establish effective treatments for wakefulness and sleep bruxism in children and adolescents. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A bibliographic review was carried out under a search strategy by criteria of inclusion and exclusion, in the scientific databases of Scopus, Pubmed, Web of Science and Scielo, using the keywords: waking bruxism, sleep bruxism, bruxism in children, bruxism in adolescents, bruxism treatment. including studies of the last 5 years, studies of adolescent and pediatric population, publications in English and Spanish and case studies, clinical trials, case reports and longitudinal studies; Studies of the adult population and those that did not met the research objective. Of the chosen studies, the following data: year, author, type of study, study title, objective and conclusion of the study. same. RESULTS: 20 articles were selected, which were treatments effectiveness of waking and sleeping bruxism in children and adolescents, provided information concrete of them. We included 3 studies of homeopathic treatment, 1 of sleep hygiene, 7 pharmacological treatment, 4 orthopedic treatment, and 5 biophotomodulation treatment. CONCLUSION: Homeopathic treatments are effective and should be the first choice because they are within reach, the treatment drug therapy with melatonin, busporin and clonidine is efficient, but with careful control. Orthodontic treatment is effective in patients with bruxism and disorders of breathing. Photobiomoculation is a very effective treatment, but not very accessible.