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Objective: To diagnose odontogenic infections early and to approach, according to the severity of the infection, a correct treatment plan, in a way that correlates a possible link between the patient's systemic condition and the infection, indicating the use of antibiotic therapy and / or surgical techniques. Method: Literature review resulting from research conducted through Medline platforms via Pubmed, SCIELO and LILACS. Literature review: Factors that could be avoided according to early diagnosis and pre-existing factors that have the percentage of accentuating these infections are reported. As well as, it has been presenting its possible clinical manifestations and forms of diagnosis. Discussion: According to the signs and symptoms related to the case, what treatment measures should be taken in order to prevent or minimize the development of more severe complications. Conclusion: The best resolution is that attention and investment are focused on preventing the infection that occurs in primary care, because the sooner the treatment is performed, the fewer the complications of the clinical case.

BackgroundArnold Chiari malformation (ACM) is characterized by an anatomical defect at the base of the skull where the cerebellum and the spinal cord herniate through the foramen magnum into the cervical spinal canal. Among the subtypes of the condition, ACM type I (ACM-I) is particularly outstanding because of the severity of symptoms. This study aimed to analyze the orofacial clinical manifestations of patients with ACM-I, and discuss their demographic distribution and clinical features in light of the literature.Material and MethodsA case series with patients with ACM-I treated between 2012 and 2015 was described. The sample consisted of patients who were referred by the Department of Neurosurgery to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service of Hospital da Restauração in Brazil for the assessment of facial symptomatology. A questionnaire was applied to evaluate the presence of painful orofacial findings. Data are reported using descriptive statistical methods.ResultsMean patient age was 39.3 years and the sample consisted mostly of male patients. A high prevalence of headache (50%) and pain in the neck (66.7%) and masticatory muscles (50%) was found. Only one patient reported difficulty in performing mandibular movements and two reported jaw clicking sounds. Mean mouth opening was 40.83 mm.ConclusionsACM-I patients may exhibit orofacial symptoms which may mimic temporomandibular joint disorders. This study brings interesting information that could help clinicians and oral and maxillofacial surgeons to understand this uncommon condition and also help with the diagnosis of patients with similar physical characteristics by referring them to a neurosurgeon. Key words:Arnold-Chiari malformation, facial pain, diagnosis, orofacial.

Este estudo, ao abordar a questão da acessibilidade urbana dos idosos, traz à tona a discussão do planejamento do espaço urbano e a importância de se identificar as necessidades dos idosos em relação ao ambiente construído e em relação a seu deslocamento na cidade. Tendo como objetivo discutir a acessibilidade do idoso ao centro da cidade de Caratinga, localizada no Estado de Minas Gerais, realizou-se pesquisa exploratória, por meio da aplicação de um formulário de avaliação da usabilidade do espaço urbano a 255 idosos. Por meio da análise descritiva e univariada, o trabalho buscou oferecer uma contribuição científica à discussão da acessibilidade urbana aos idosos, caracterizando seus participantes e identificando os principais problemas de acessibilidade sob o ponto de vista dos mesmos. Os resultados mostraram que a maioria dos idosos entrevistados se locomove a pé (55,3%). Problemas como obstáculos nas calçadas (66,3%), aglomeração de pessoas (63,5%), dificuldades para atravessar a rua (55,3%) e história de quedas no centro (33%) foram queixas observadas com frequência. Os registros fotográficos e as sugestões levantadas por esses idosos deram visibilidade às irregularidades e problemas de acessibilidade urbana ao centro de Caratinga.

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