Research in the field of dentistry receives a national award

A work from Ufes received the first place award in the Scientific Research category at the 23rd Conference of the Brazilian Association of Dental Radiology (Jabro), held in Ribeirão Preto (SP). This is the main specialty event at the national level. The work is titled Halo artifacts in implants: impact of CMOS filtersan English acronym for complementary metal oxide semiconductor, a type of digital sensor used to take dental x-rays.

The research, the result of pioneering scientific work carried out between 2020 and 2021, has as its main author Manuella Braga, a graduate of the university course in Dentistry at Ufes. The presentation at Jabro was given by Fernanda Coelho da Silva (photo), PhD student in the Postgraduate Program in Dental Radiology at the Faculty of Dentistry of Piracicaba (FOP/Unicamp), who continues to conduct research in partnership with the Postgraduate Program in Dental Sciences in Ufes (PPGCO/Ufes). The team also includes Eduarda Bonadiman, master student at PPGCO/Ufes, and Professor Teresa Cristina Pereira, from the Department of Dental Clinic at Ufes.

“For us, this award is a recognition of the work that has been done and contributes to the visibility of Ufe’s PPGCO, which is one of the aspects evaluated by Capes (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel)”, says the professor. in the Department of Dental Clinic and coordinator of PPGCO/Ufe, Sergio Lins. He led the scientific initiative that resulted in the award-winning work.

According to the professor, the research evaluated different tools used to improve the radiographic image of dental implants, filters. They modify digital X-rays in a similar way to filters used in image-editing apps and social networks, enhancing the clarity of X-rays, for example.

“We have observed that some filters can add a type of artifact to the radiograph that can simulate a failure in implant osseointegration (the ability of the implant to integrate with the bone). This result is clinically important because inadvertent use of filters can result in a misdiagnosis and unnecessary intervention,” he explained.

The work had financial support from the Espírito Santo State Foundation for Research Support (Fapes).

Pictured, the prize-winning student surrounded by Hugo Gaêta (left) and Fernando Leite (right), members of the Jabro 23 Organizing Committee.

Text: Sueli de Freitas
Photo: Personal collection
Editing: Thereza Marinho