Adolescencia: cambios bio-psicosociales y salud oral.

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Title:	Adolescencia: cambios bio-psicosociales y salud oral.
Alternate Title:	Adolescence: bio-psychosocial changes and oral health.
Authors:	Mafla, Ana Cristina¹ anamaff@yahoo.com
Source:	Colombia Medica. ene-mar2008, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p41-57. 17p. 2 Charts.
Subjects:	DENTAL education, DENTAL care utilization, PSYCHOSOCIAL factors, ORAL hygiene, AGE differences, PHYSICAL fitness, NATIONAL Center for Biotechnology Information (U.S.)
Abstract (English):	Background: In dentistry, adolescents are an important reference group, since during this period the main dental and maxillary changes occur and their identity is consolidated, which will define their future attitude towards oral health. Methodology: In the years of 1997 through 2007, the National Center for Biotechnology PUBMED data base was searched for articles about adolescent bio-psychosocial features. The search was limited to articles in English and Spanish. Results: Hormonal changes increase weight, stature, muscular and bone mass, and include the acquisition of the secondary sexual characteristics. Regarding oral health, the incidence of dental caries and periodontal disease peaks during these years. In terms of psychosocial characteristics, adolescents solidify their identity in this time. There is an evolution from an autoerotic focus to heterosexuality, show emotional fluctuations, vindicatory social attitudes, and there is a progressive separation from their parents and preferential association with their peers. These changes can lead to problems such as alcoholism, use of psychoactive substances and pregnancy. Conclusions: Adolescents undergo substantial physical and emotional changes. Adolescence is a critical age, for that reason it is important to pay special attention to it, as this period is complex and has an impact on several aspects of oral health. It would be valid to utilize the strategies practiced in other countries to help oral health outcomes during these years, i.e., the inclusion of teaching sessions on adolescence in health programs at university level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish):	Introducción: En odontología, los adolescentes son un grupo de referencia importante, pues en este período ocurren las principales variaciones dentales-maxilares y se consolida la identidad que definirá una actitud hacia la salud oral en el futuro. Metodología: En la base Pubmed del National Center for Biotechnology Information, se hizo una búsqueda de artículos de 1997 hasta 2007, para obtener datos sobre adolescencia en un plano bio-psicosocial. La bibliografía consultada se limitó a los idiomas inglés y español. Resultados: Los cambios hormonales incrementan peso, talla, masa muscular y ósea, e incluyen la adquisición de los caracteres sexuales secundarios. En relación con la salud oral, la incidencia de caries y enfermedad periodontal aumenta durante estos años. En términos de las características psicosociales, los adolescentes afirman su identidad en este tiempo. Hay una evolución del autoerotismo a la heterosexulidad, muestran fluctuaciones de humor, actitudes sociales reivindicatorias, y hay una separación progresiva de sus padres y preferencia por asociarse con sus pares. Estos cambios pueden llevar a problemas como alcoholismo, uso de sustancias psicoactivas y embarazo. Conclusiones: Los adolescentes sufren cambios físicos y emocionales importantes. La adolescencia es una edad crítica, y por este motivo es indispensable poner especial atención, dados su complejidad e impacto sobre distintos aspectos de la salud oral. Sería válido aplicar estrategias practicadas en otros países para mejorar la salud bucodental durante estos años, p. e, incluir enseñanzas sobre la adolescencia en los programas de salud a nivel universitario. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Background: In dentistry, adolescents are an important reference group, since during this period the main dental and maxillary changes occur and their identity is consolidated, which will define their future attitude towards oral health. Methodology: In the years of 1997 through 2007, the National Center for Biotechnology PUBMED data base was searched for articles about adolescent bio-psychosocial features. The search was limited to articles in English and Spanish. Results: Hormonal changes increase weight, stature, muscular and bone mass, and include the acquisition of the secondary sexual characteristics. Regarding oral health, the incidence of dental caries and periodontal disease peaks during these years. In terms of psychosocial characteristics, adolescents solidify their identity in this time. There is an evolution from an autoerotic focus to heterosexuality, show emotional fluctuations, vindicatory social attitudes, and there is a progressive separation from their parents and preferential association with their peers. These changes can lead to problems such as alcoholism, use of psychoactive substances and pregnancy. Conclusions: Adolescents undergo substantial physical and emotional changes. Adolescence is a critical age, for that reason it is important to pay special attention to it, as this period is complex and has an impact on several aspects of oral health. It would be valid to utilize the strategies practiced in other countries to help oral health outcomes during these years, i.e., the inclusion of teaching sessions on adolescence in health programs at university level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	01208322
DOI:	10.25100/cm.v39i1.549