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Lymphangiomas are benign hamartomatous tumours similar to lymphatic vessel neoplasms, originating from lymphatic tissue sequestration and may or may not communicate with the rest of the system. There are several treatment options for lymphangioma, such as surgery, sclerotherapy, cryotherapy, lasers, steroids and bleomycin. Although surgery is the most indicated treatment, it can result in severe sequelae and loss of function in patients. The present case shows a 5-year-old patient diagnosed with extensive tongue lymphangioma and, due to the mutilation that would be caused by its complete excision, the option was for more conservative treatments such as laser therapy and cryotherapy. After follow-up for 8 years, the patient presents with preserved functions and controlled lesion.

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INTRODUCTION: It is known that side effects caused by antineoplastic therapy can affect patients' quality of life (QOL). However, the long-term effects on patients' quality of life are not well known. This study aimed to evaluate patients' quality of life who underwent radiotherapy for head and neck cancer lasting more than six months compared to individuals who did not experience treatment. METHODS: Thirty-three patients who underwent treatment for cancer in the head and neck region for at least six months and sixty-six individuals without cancer matched for age and sex were given the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30/QLQ-H & N35 questionnaires. Other pertinent information from patients was taken from the hospital chart. The Mann-Whitney nonparametric test was applied to verify the statistical significance of the difference in means between the groups, and a significance of 5% was considered. RESULTS: Group 1 consisted of 33 patients with a mean age of 63.42 ± 11.25 years; 81.8% were smokers; 84.8% were drinkers; the sites most affected by cancer were the palate/oropharynx and the floor of the mouth (7 cases), and the most common type was epidermoid carcinoma (78.79%). The overall quality of life was 61.62. Among group 2 patients, the average age was 64.27; 84.85% were smokers, and 65.15% were drinkers. The overall quality of life was 71.46 in group 2. There was a group of variables in which the scores of patients without cancer were statistically lower (better quality of life) than those presented by cancer patients, namely, loss of appetite, pain, swallowing, cognitive problems, speech problems, problems eating in public, sexuality, teeth, mouth opening, dry mouth, sticky saliva, nutritional supplements, feeding tube, and weight gain. CONCLUSION: Patients who underwent antineoplastic treatment for more than six months had a worse overall quality of life than individuals who did not experience such treatment. These patients had worse results in the components of appetite loss, pain, swallowing, cognitive problems, speech problems, problems with public eating, sexuality, teeth, mouth opening, dry mouth, sticky saliva, nutritional supplement, feeding tube, and weight gain.

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Hereditary gingival fibromatosis is the most common genetic form of gingival fibromatosis that develops as a slow, progressive, benign, localized, or generalized enlargement of the keratinized gingiva. It is a genetically heterogeneous disorder transmitted as an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive trait or appears sporadically. Here, we report a case of a male patient with generalized gingival hyperplasia with great tissue extension to the palatal region, bilateral mandibular torus, bilateral exostosis in the maxillary posterior region, anterior open bite, and diastema in anterior maxilla and mandible teeth. The mucous membranes were healthy and normal colored, with pale pink gums and firm teeth upon palpation. Computed tomography also revealed images suggestive of supernumerary teeth. The patient reported that his mother and a maternal aunt have the same gingival condition. Considering the gingival characteristic, the patient's family history, and the absence of other possible etiological factors of gingival hyperplasia, the diagnostic hypothesis was hereditary gingival fibromatosis. The surgical removal of the enlarged tissue through gingivectomy with internal bevel, osteoplasty, and removal of supernumerary teeth with a subsequent filling of the surgical sites with platelet and leukocyte-rich fibrin membranes in the same surgical time presented good functional and aesthetic results for the young patient with hereditary gingival fibromatosis. It is a viable possibility for clinical management of similar cases.

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The aim of the present article is to present the clinical case of a large peripheral ossifying fibroma that evolved from a previously diagnosed pyogenic granuloma in a 50-year-old woman. The patient was referred for treatment of a lesion over the buccal and palatal gingiva close to the left upper first molar. It was purplish-red in color, approximately 3 cm in diameter, having a smooth surface, a pedicled and bleeding base, with seven years of evolution, and diagnosed as pyogenic granuloma. After three years of evasion, the patient returned reporting an increase in the lesion and difficulty in eating. Clinically the nodule was lobular in appearance, pink in color and smooth, pediculated, firm in consistency, non-bleeding, about 5 cm in its greatest extension, extending to the maxillary tuberosity. The lesion was excised and referred for histopathological examination, which led to the diagnosis of peripheral ossifying fibroma. The patient was followed for approximately 18 months, prosthetically rehabilitated, with satisfactory healing and no clinical signs of recurrence. The possible evolution of a pyogenic granuloma to a peripheral ossifying fibroma was observed in this case, based on the histopathological changes that occurred, with the development of calcified material, fibrous maturation, and decreased vascular content of the initial lesion after three years.

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Objetivo: Compreender os motivos da sensação de medo relatada pelo paciente em relação à consulta odontológica (CO). Materiais e Métodos: A amostra foi por conveniência e compreendeu 90 pacientes selecionados entre os meses de agosto e setembro de 2013. Aplicou-se um questionário contendo identificação e questões relacionadas ao sentimento de medo dos pacientes frente à CO. Foram aplicados os testes estatísticos de Qui-Quadrado (p<0,05) e Análise de Risco Estimado Relativo. O intervalo de confiança foi de 95% em ambos. Resultados: A idade média dos pacientes foi de 33,9. A maioria foi do gênero feminino (57,8%) e 63,3% relatou presença de dor antes da CO. As causas pretéritas de medo estiveram mais associadas ao tratamento endodôntico (32,2%). Entretanto, 65,6% dos pacientes não tiveram medo em qualquer momento, 21,1% apresentaram sensação do medo e 13,3% não se lembraram. A anestesia aparece como fator de medo para 62,2% dos pacientes, motor de alta rotação para 17,8%, isolamento absoluto 12,2% e 7,8% apontaram outros fatores (p>0,05). No caso da análise de risco, os resultados demonstram que idade inferior a 34 anos - 0,167 (0,065-0,426) - e ausência de dor durante o tratamento - 0,242 (0,065- 0,905) ­ são fatores que contribuem para diminuição do medo do dentista. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a presença de dor antes da CO e a anestesia representam fatores que mais causam medo nos pacientes. Em contrapartida, idade inferior a 34 anos e ausência de dor são fatores que contribuem para a diminuição do relato de medo entre os pacientes submetidos a tratamento odontológico.

Objective: to understand the reasons for the sense of fear reportedby the patient in relation to the dental appointment (DA). Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of convenience and included 90 patients selected between the months of August and September 2013. It was applied a questionnaire containing identification and issues related to the feeling of fear of patients front of the DA. Data were organized and applied statistical tests of chi-square (p <0.05) and Risk Analysis, having as dependent variable the presence of fear, with a 95% confidence interval in both. Results: The mean age of patients was 33.9 (+8.65). Most were female (57.8%) and 63.3% reported presence of pain before DA. Generating preterit causes of fear they were more associated with endodontic treatment (32.2%). However, 65.6% of patients had no fear at any time of care, 21.1% had feeling of fear and 13.3% did not remember. In contrast, anesthesia appears as fear factor to 62.2% of patients, high speed motor to 17.8%, absolute isolation 12.2% and 7.8% indicated other factors (p> 0.05). In the case of estimated risk analysis, having as the dependent variable fear of DA, the results demonstrate that the age of 34 years - 0.167 (0.065 to 0.426) - and no pain during treatment -0.242 (0.065 to 0.905) - are factors that contribute to decrease the fear of the dentist. Conclusion: From the results presented it was concluded that the presence of pain in the moments prior to DA and local anesthesia represent factors that cause fear in patients undergoing dental treatment.

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Objetivo: Avaliar, através de questionário validado, o grau de ansiedade dos acadêmicos do curso de Odontologia e correlacioná-lo com a condição socioeconômica, idade, sexo deste alunado. Materiais e Métodos: A amostra foi constituída por 258 acadêmicos, selecionados conforme o desejo de participar da pesquisa, que responderam questionários relativos às características pessoais, condição socioeconômica (ABEP) e à ansiedade (Inventário de Ansiedade de Beck - BAI - Beck Anxiety Inventory). O teste estatístico utilizado foi o diagrama em árvore - Answer Tree que tem como base o teste de Qui-Quadrado com uma significância de 5%. Resultados: Os alunos participantes estiveram em maior número nos semestres iniciais do curso (n=141 ­ 54,7%). A maioria tinha idade entre 17 e 19,5 anos (n=130 ­ 50,4%) e era do sexo feminino (n=174 ­ 67,4%). A maior parcela era da classe social B (n=123 ­ 47,7). No diagrama em árvore, onde a ansiedade foi considerada variável dependente e, as outras variáveis como independentes, pôde-se verificar que a ansiedade foi maior nos alunos com menos de 19,5 anos (1,91+0,88) e da classe social A (2,04+ 0,97). Conclusão: Conclui--se que há uma alteração relevante do estado de ansiedade nos estudantes de Odontologia com idade menor ou igual a 19,5 anos e da classe social A.

Objective: To evaluate, through validated questionnaire, the anxiety of dental students and correlate this with their socioeconomic status, age and gender. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 258 students, who responded to Questionnaires on personal characteristics, socioeconomic status (ABEP) and anxiety degree (BAI - Beck Anxiety Inventory). The statistical test used was Answer Tree that is based on the chi-square test with a significance level of 5%. Results: Most participants were in early semesters (n = 141 to 54.7%); between 17 and 19.5 years (n = 130 to 50.4%) and were female (n = 174 to 67.4%). Class B (n = 123 to 47.7) was the most frequent socioeconomic status. In Answer Tree analysis, where anxiety was considered the dependent variable and the other variables as independent, it was observed that anxiety was higher in students under 19.5 years old (1.91 + 0.88) and from class A (2,04+ 0.97). Conclusion: It was conclude that there is an important change in the state of anxiety in the dental students aged less than or equal to 19.5 years and from social class A.