Vascular Impairment, Muscle Atrophy, and Cognitive Decline: Critical Age-Related Conditions.

The triad of vascular impairment, muscle atrophy, and cognitive decline represents critical age-related conditions that significantly impact health. Vascular impairment disrupts blood flow, precipitating the muscle mass reduction seen in sarcopenia and the decline in neuronal function characteristic of neurodegeneration. Our limited understanding of the intricate relationships within this triad hinders accurate diagnosis and effective treatment strategies. This review analyzes the interrelated mechanisms that contribute to these conditions, with a specific focus on oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and impaired nutrient delivery. The aim is to understand the common pathways involved and to suggest comprehensive therapeutic approaches. Vascular dysfunctions hinder the circulation of blood and the transportation of nutrients, resulting in sarcopenia characterized by muscle atrophy and weakness. Vascular dysfunction and sarcopenia have a negative impact on physical function and quality of life. Neurodegenerative diseases exhibit comparable pathophysiological mechanisms that affect cognitive and motor functions. Preventive and therapeutic approaches encompass lifestyle adjustments, addressing oxidative stress, inflammation, and integrated therapies that focus on improving vascular and muscular well-being. Better understanding of these links can refine therapeutic strategies and yield better patient outcomes. This study emphasizes the complex interplay between vascular dysfunction, muscle degeneration, and cognitive decline, highlighting the necessity for multidisciplinary treatment approaches. Advances in this domain promise improved diagnostic accuracy, more effective therapeutic options, and enhanced preventive measures, all contributing to a higher quality of life for the elderly population.

Glycolipid Metabolic Disorders, Metainflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Cardiovascular Diseases: Unraveling Pathways.

Glycolipid metabolic disorders (GLMDs) are various metabolic disorders resulting from dysregulation in glycolipid levels, consequently leading to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, liver dysfunction, neuromuscular complications, and cardiorenal vascular diseases (CRVDs). In patients with GLMDs, excess caloric intake and a lack of physical activity may contribute to oxidative stress (OxS) and systemic inflammation. This study aimed to review the connection between GLMD, OxS, metainflammation, and the onset of CRVD. GLMD is due to various metabolic disorders causing dysfunction in the synthesis, breakdown, and absorption of glucose and lipids in the body, resulting in excessive ectopic accumulation of these molecules. This is mainly due to neuroendocrine dysregulation, insulin resistance, OxS, and metainflammation. In GLMD, many inflammatory markers and defense cells play a vital role in related tissues and organs, such as blood vessels, pancreatic islets, the liver, muscle, the kidneys, and adipocytes, promoting inflammatory lesions that affect various interconnected organs through their signaling pathways. Advanced glycation end products, ATP-binding cassette transporter 1, Glucagon-like peptide-1, Toll-like receptor-4, and sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) play a crucial role in GLMD since they are related to glucolipid metabolism. The consequences of this is system organ damage and increased morbidity and mortality.

Levantamento de seio maxilar com enxerto ósseo em neoformação associado a osso bovino inorgânico: avaliação clínica, histológica e histomorfométrica / Sinus lift with newly forming bone and inorganic bovine bone: a clinical, histologic and histomorphometric evaluation

O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a efetividade do enxerto ósseo em neoformação (EONF) no ganho de altura de tecido ósseo em procedimentos de levantamento de seio maxilar. Foram selecionados indivíduos de ambos os sexos com idade entre 25 e 60 anos apresentando perda de um dente na região de pré-molares ou molares superiores com remanescente ósseo de 2 a 9 mm entre a crista do rebordo alveolar e o assoalho do seio maxilar e existência de rebordo desdentado ou pelo menos um dente condenado à extração. Os seios foram tratados por meio de EONF misturado a osso bovino inorgânico OBI (teste; n= 7) ou OBI (controle; n= 6). O volume de tecido ósseo existente foi avaliado por meio de tomografias computadorizadas obtidas no exame inicial e 6 meses após a cirurgia. Após este período, biópsias de tecido duro foram obtidas para análise histológica e histomorfométrica durante a cirurgia de instalação dos implantes osseointegrados. A análise dos resultados das imagens tomográficas por meio do teste t demonstrou que os dois materiais são igualmente efetivos no ganho em altura óssea (teste: 11,22 ± 0,60 mm vs. controle: 11,82 ± 0,69 mm; p= 0,0664). A análise histológica da reação tecidual ao redor e entre as partículas de enxerto mostrou ausência de diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos, segundo teste de Mann Whitney. A análise histomorfométrica demonstrou maior percentual de osso vital (31,42% ± 11,13% vs. 16,38% ± 10,14%; p= 0,0002), menor percentual de partículas remanescentes (1,32% ± 2,34% vs. 3,15% ± 3,31%; p= 0,0306) e de tecido conjuntivo (27,65% ± 12,34% vs. 35,02 ± 13,16; p= 0,0257) no grupo teste do que no controle. O diâmetro médio das partículas remanescentes foi maior no grupo controle do que no grupo teste, segundo teste t (p= 0,0294), embora não houvesse diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos em relação à área de contado direto entre o tecido ósseo neoformado e a superfície das...

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of newly forming bone graft (NFB) in the gain of bone height in sinus lift procedures. It were recruited for this study individuals 25- 60 years of age, both genders, presenting a missing tooth at an upper premolar or molar region with 2-9 mm of remaining bone between alveolar ridge crest and sinus floor and the existence of an edentulous ridge or at least one tooth condemned to extraction. Sinus were treated by NFB mixed to inorganic bovine bone IBB (test; n= 7) or IBB (control; n= 6). The volume of bone tissue was evaluated by computerized tomography obtained at baseline examination and 6 months after surgery. After this period, biopsies of hard tissue were obtained during implant installation for histologic and histomorphometric analysis. The analysis of data from tomographic images by t test showed that both materials were equally effective in the gain of bone height (test: 11.22 ± 0.60 mm vs. control: 11.82 ± 0.69 mm; p= 0.0664). The histologic analysis of tissue reaction around and between graft particles showed absence of significant differences between groups, according to Mann Whitney. Histomorphometric analysis showed greater percentage of vital bone (31.42% ± 11.13% vs. 16.38% ± 10.14%; p= 0.0002) and lower percentage of remaining particles (1.32% ± 2.34% vs. 3.15% ± 3.31%; p= 0.0306) and connective tissue (27.65% ± 12.34% vs. 35.02 ± 13.16; p= 0.0257) at test than control group. The mean diameter of remaining particles was greater at control than test group, according to t test (p= 0.0294), although no differences were observed between groups related to the area of direct contact between new bone and particles surface. These findings suggest that NFB is effective in the gain of bone height in sinus lift procedures, resulting in the formation of greater amount of vital bone with the use of IBB alone.

Levantamento de seio maxilar com enxerto ósseo em neoformação associado a osso bovino inorgânico: avaliação clínica, histológica e histomorfométrica / Sinus lift with newly forming bone and inorganic bovine bone: a clinical, histologic and histomorphometric evaluation

O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a efetividade do enxerto ósseo em neoformação (EONF) no ganho de altura de tecido ósseo em procedimentos de levantamento de seio maxilar. Foram selecionados indivíduos de ambos os sexos com idade entre 25 e 60 anos apresentando perda de um dente na região de pré-molares ou molares superiores com remanescente ósseo de 2 a 9 mm entre a crista do rebordo alveolar e o assoalho do seio maxilar e existência de rebordo desdentado ou pelo menos um dente condenado à extração. Os seios foram tratados por meio de EONF misturado a osso bovino inorgânico OBI (teste; n= 7) ou OBI (controle; n= 6). O volume de tecido ósseo existente foi avaliado por meio de tomografias computadorizadas obtidas no exame inicial e 6 meses após a cirurgia. Após este período, biópsias de tecido duro foram obtidas para análise histológica e histomorfométrica durante a cirurgia de instalação dos implantes osseointegrados. A análise dos resultados das imagens tomográficas por meio do teste t demonstrou que os dois materiais são igualmente efetivos no ganho em altura óssea (teste: 11,22 ± 0,60 mm vs. controle: 11,82 ± 0,69 mm; p= 0,0664). A análise histológica da reação tecidual ao redor e entre as partículas de enxerto mostrou ausência de diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos, segundo teste de Mann Whitney. A análise histomorfométrica demonstrou maior percentual de osso vital (31,42% ± 11,13% vs. 16,38% ± 10,14%; p= 0,0002), menor percentual de partículas remanescentes (1,32% ± 2,34% vs. 3,15% ± 3,31%; p= 0,0306) e de tecido conjuntivo (27,65% ± 12,34% vs. 35,02 ± 13,16; p= 0,0257) no grupo teste do que no controle. O diâmetro médio das partículas remanescentes foi maior no grupo controle do que no grupo teste, segundo teste t (p= 0,0294), embora não houvesse diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos em relação à área de contado direto entre o tecido ósseo neoformado e a superfície das...

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of newly forming bone graft (NFB) in the gain of bone height in sinus lift procedures. It were recruited for this study individuals 25- 60 years of age, both genders, presenting a missing tooth at an upper premolar or molar region with 2-9 mm of remaining bone between alveolar ridge crest and sinus floor and the existence of an edentulous ridge or at least one tooth condemned to extraction. Sinus were treated by NFB mixed to inorganic bovine bone IBB (test; n= 7) or IBB (control; n= 6). The volume of bone tissue was evaluated by computerized tomography obtained at baseline examination and 6 months after surgery. After this period, biopsies of hard tissue were obtained during implant installation for histologic and histomorphometric analysis. The analysis of data from tomographic images by t test showed that both materials were equally effective in the gain of bone height (test: 11.22 ± 0.60 mm vs. control: 11.82 ± 0.69 mm; p= 0.0664). The histologic analysis of tissue reaction around and between graft particles showed absence of significant differences between groups, according to Mann Whitney. Histomorphometric analysis showed greater percentage of vital bone (31.42% ± 11.13% vs. 16.38% ± 10.14%; p= 0.0002) and lower percentage of remaining particles (1.32% ± 2.34% vs. 3.15% ± 3.31%; p= 0.0306) and connective tissue (27.65% ± 12.34% vs. 35.02 ± 13.16; p= 0.0257) at test than control group. The mean diameter of remaining particles was greater at control than test group, according to t test (p= 0.0294), although no differences were observed between groups related to the area of direct contact between new bone and particles surface. These findings suggest that NFB is effective in the gain of bone height in sinus lift procedures, resulting in the formation of greater amount of vital bone with the use of IBB alone.

Influence of combined oral contraceptives on the periodontal condition.

UNLABELLED: Most studies investigating the impact of oral contraceptives have been performed some years ago, when the level of sexual hormones was greater than the actual formulations. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of current combined oral contraceptives (COC) on periodontal tissues, correlating the clinical parameters examined with the total duration of continuous oral contraceptive intake. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty-five women (19-35 years old) taking combined oral contraceptives for at least 1 year were included in the test group. The control group was composed by 25 patients at the same age range reporting no use of hormone-based contraceptive methods. Clinical parameters investigated included pocket probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), sulcular bleeding index (SBI) and plaque index (Pl.I). Data were statistically evaluated by unpaired t test, Pearson's correlation test and Spearman's correlation test. RESULTS: The test group showed increased PD (2.228±0.011 x 2.154±0.012; p<0.0001) and SBI (0.229±0.006 x 0.148±0.005, p<0.0001) than controls. No significant differences between groups were found in CAL (0.435±0.01 x 0.412±0.01; p=0.11). The control group showed greater Pl.I than the test group (0.206±0.007 x 0.303±0.008; p<0.0001). No correlation between the duration of oral contraceptive intake, age and periodontal parameters was observed. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that the use of currently available combined oral contraceptives can influence the periodontal conditions of the patients, independently of the level of plaque accumulation or total duration of medication intake, resulting in increased gingival inflammation.

Influence of combined oral contraceptives on the periodontal condition

Most studies investigating the impact of oral contraceptives have been performed some years ago, when the level of sexual hormones was greater than the actual formulations. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of current combined oral contraceptives (COC) on periodontal tissues, correlating the clinical parameters examined with the total duration of continuous oral contraceptive intake. Material and methods: Twenty-five women (19-35 years old) taking combined oral contraceptives for at least 1 year were included in the test group. The control group was composed by 25 patients at the same age range reporting no use of hormone-based contraceptive methods. Clinical parameters investigated included pocket probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), sulcular bleeding index (SBI) and plaque index (Pl.I). Data were statistically evaluated by unpaired t test, Pearson’s correlation test and Spearman’s correlation test. Results: The test group showed increased PD (2.228±0.011 x 2.154±0.012; p<0.0001) and SBI (0.229±0.006 x 0.148±0.005, p<0.0001) than controls. No significant differences between groups were found in CAL (0.435±0.01 x 0.412±0.01; p=0.11). The control group showed greater Pl.I than the test group (0.206±0.007 x 0.303±0.008; p<0.0001). No correlation between the duration of oral contraceptive intake, age and periodontal parameters was observed. Conclusions: These findings suggest that the use of currently available combined oral contraceptives can influence the periodontal conditions of the patients, independently of the level of plaque accumulation or total duration of medication intake, resulting in increased gingival inflammation.

Roughness and porosity of provisional crowns

This study aimed at evaluating the surface roughness and porosity of an acrylic resin used for provisional crowns. Six different processing techniques (direct and indirect) were assessed: (I) heat-cured acrylic resin under pressure; (II) heat-aided autopolymerizing resin under pressure; (III) autopolymerizing resin under pressure; (IV) bead-brush technique; (V) autopolymerizing resin in sandy stage; (VI) autopolymerizing resin in plastic stage. Twelve specimens were made for each test group. Roughness was evaluated with a rugosimeter, and porequantification was performed using a stereoscopic magnifying lens. The highest mean surface roughness (Ra = 0.908 mm) was measured for Group VI. The lowest surface roughness value (Ra = 0.141 mm) was determined for Group I. Significant differences in mean surface roughness were found between direct and indirect techniques. Direct techniques reached the highest roughness and porosity values; its use should be restricted to avoid creating favorable conditions for microorganism proliferation