Publications by authors named "Antonio Castano"
Introduction: Glucocorticoids, also known as corticosteroids or steroids, are drugs derived from cholesterol. They are synthesized by the adrenal cortex, along with other hormones, such as cortisol and aldosterone. Glucocorticoids are drugs recommended for patients undergoing surgery on the oral cavity, facial skeleton, and related cervical structures due to their high efficacy against inflammatory and immune processes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEpidemiological Study on Burnout in Spanish Dentists: Underlying Psychological Factors.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how personality traits and coping styles affect burnout among Spanish dentists, using data from an online survey of 1,928 participants.
- Key findings indicate that high neuroticism is strongly linked to burnout, while traits like extraversion and agreeableness help protect against it; older dentists also tend to experience less burnout.
- An avoidant coping style emerged as a significant risk factor for burnout, with about 70% of dentists showing high burnout symptoms, and no gender differences were observed in burnout levels.
Background: Multiple guidelines and systematic reviews recommend sealant use to reduce caries risk. Yet, multiple reports also indicate that sealants are significantly underutilized. This study examined the knowledge, opinions, values, and practice (KOVP) of dentists concerning sealant use in the southwest region of Andalusia, Spain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To evaluate the changes in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) reported by subjects treated with conventional prostheses.
Methods: A consecutive sample of 153 patients seeking prosthodontic rehabilitation was recruited. Socio-demographic and prosthetic-related factors (Eichner Index; number of occlusal, aesthetic, and lost units) were registered.