Prevalência de lesões psicossomáticas na cavidade bucal em policiais militares do Estado de Alagoas

Abstract

This article addresses a survey of the prevalence of psychosomatic diseases with repercussions in the oral cavity in individuals who demand from the Military Police of Alagoas (PMAL). The research aimed to identify the frequency of these injuries in military police officers belonging to the 1st Battalion of PMAL, relating them to factors such as age group, gender, professional activity and rank. The hypothesis raised was that stress at work may contribute to the emergence of psychosomatic oral lesions in PMAL police officers. This is a cross-sectional analytical study with a quantitative and qualitative approach in patients who demand from the 1st Battalion of the Military Police of Alagoas. The methodology used was based on an interview followed by a clinical examination of the oral cavity in each of the policemen included in the research and was based on a bibliographic review on the subject. Cases of recurrent aphthous ulceration, cold sores, bruxism, xerostomia, nibbling mucosa and geographical tongue were detected through the exams and reports of the patients. Studies show a prevalence of injuries similar to that observed in the general population, with no significant differences in relation to gender, age group, patent and professional activity. The importance of the correct diagnosis of lesions in the oral cavity is emphasized in order to guide, treat and provide a better quality of life to patients.