Root coverage with tunneling technique or modified advanced flap associated with acellular dermal matrix: results from 6 months randomized clinical trial.

OBJECTIVES: This study compared two surgical techniques using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) for the treatment of multiple gingival recessions. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty patients, with bilateral RT1 gingival recessions, were selected. One side received a modified extended coronally advanced flap (MECAF), and the contralateral side a supra-periosteal flap (TUN). The evaluated parameters were probing depth (PD), relative clinical attachment level, gingival index, gingival recession height (GR), width of keratinized tissue, keratinized tissue thickness, and gingival recession area at baseline and 6 months postoperative. Pain was evaluated weekly, using a visual analog scale (VAS) during first month postoperative. RESULTS: Both groups were effective in reducing GR (ΔGR: MECAF 2.28 mm; TUN 1.93 mm), without significant differences. The % of root coverage was numerically superior favoring MECAF (MECAF 61.24%; TUN 56.07%), without significant differences between groups. VAS scale failed to provide differences between groups. CONCLUSIONS: Both treatment were effective in root coverage and might be valuable for the treatment of multiple gingival recessions. The use of vertical releasing incisions and a flap design including the papillae did not hamper root coverage. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This study compared two techniques for use of ADM in large multiple gingival recessions. Within its limitations, both treatments successfully achieved root coverage and were able to reduce gingival recession. It is expected a partial root coverage when using these techniques in large gingival recessions. The study failed to provide significant differences between groups. The use of modified extended coronally advanced flap may be advisable for the treatment of multiple gingival recessions, specially involving large defects when using ADM, to avoid early matrix exposure.

Effects of non-surgical periodontal therapy on the cytokine profile in gingival crevicular fluid of breast cancer patients with periodontitis undergoing chemotherapy.

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) on the cytokine profile in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in patients with breast cancer and periodontitis. METHODS: Forty patients were allocated into the periodontitis group (P) (n = 20) and breast cancer with periodontitis group (BC/P) (n = 20). Two days before the removal of infectious foci from the oral cavity and NSPT, as well as periodontal reevaluations, C-reactive protein, neutrophils (103µL), and platelets (103µL), were evaluated. The following cytokines in GCF, interleukin (IL)-4, IL-10, IL-2, IL-6, IL-1ß, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), and transforming growth factor-ß (TGF-ß) were evaluated by the Luminex assay at baseline, and 45 and 180 days after therapy. Cytokine levels were analyzed for correlations with the clinical parameters: clinical attachment level (CAL), probing depth (PD), bleeding on probing (BOP), and plaque index (PI). RESULTS: After NSPT, IL-2, TNF-α, and TGF-ß were downregulated (p<0.05) in the BC/P. In the P group, INF-γ, IL-2, and TNF-α were downregulated (p<0.05), and TGF-ß was increased (p<0.05). At 180 days, IL-6 in GCF was significantly positively correlated with PD and CAL (r=0.45, r=0.56) in the BC/P (p<0.05). In the P group, IL-1ß in GCF was positively correlated with PD and CAL (r=0.56, r=0.59) at 45 days (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: NSPT, before the start of chemotherapy, helps to reduce the inflammatory markers associated with the activity of periodontal disease, favoring a less inflammatory pattern, to avoid the exacerbation of periodontitis.

Clinical performance of short versus standard dental implants in vertically augmented bone: an overview of systematic reviews.

OBJECTIVE: To answer the question: What do we know so far about the clinical performance of short implants (≤ 7 mm) when compared to standard length implants in vertically augmented bone, as well as which is the overall confidence of the systematic reviews (SRs) about this topic? MATERIALS AND METHODS: An overview of SRs was conducted. The searches were performed in six electronic databases and grey literature. SRs about short (≤ 7 mm) versus standard dental implants performance in vertically augmented bone were included. The assessed outcomes were marginal bone loss (MBL), implant survival (IS), prosthetic (PC) and biological complications (BC), costs, surgical time, and patient satisfaction. AMSTAR 2 was used to evaluate the overall confidence of included SRs. RESULTS: Thirteen SRs were included. Nine of twelve SRs reported a lower MBL for the short implant group. All the included SRs showed no difference in the IS between groups. A higher rate of BC was reported for standard-length implants in four out of five SRs. No differences regarding PC were reported in four of five SRs. Information related to patient preference, cost, and surgery time were underreported. The confidence evaluation of the SRs was stratified as low for five SRs and critically low for eight SRs. CONCLUSIONS: In an overall low-to-very low confidence levels, short implants appear to perform better in the mid-term (up to 5 years) than standard dental implants associated with vertical bone augmentation regarding MBL and BC, but they have a similar performance regarding IS rates and PC. There is an imperative need to improve the methodological quality of SRs, and efforts should focus on conducting RCTs to broaden the knowledge on this topic. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Short implants could represent a viable, simpler, and less invasive treatment when available bone height is limited.

Root coverage using coronally advanced flap with porcine-derived acellular dermal matrix or subepithelial connective tissue graft: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to investigate the use of a porcine-derived acellular dermal matrix (MD) in root coverage procedures combined with extended coronally positioned flap (eCAF), in comparison to the subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) associated with the eCAF. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Eighteen adult patients presenting bilateral type 1 gingival recession were randomly assigned to SCTG or MD groups. Clinical and patient-based outcomes were recorded at 3 and 6 months after the surgical procedure. RESULTS: Both groups showed a significant reduction in the mean recession height of 3.33 ± 0.89 mm to 1.24 ± 1.10 mm (MD) and 3.21 ± 0.8 mm to 0.83 ± 0.86 mm (SCTG) without difference between groups. Six patients in the test group and eight in the control group obtained complete root coverage. The keratinized tissue height and thickness (KTT) showed a significant increase after 3 and 6 months in both groups. The average KTT gains were 0.39 ± 0.4 mm (MD) and 0.51 ± 0.5 mm (SCTG) (p < 0.05). Performing multivariate analysis suggests that MD addition to coronally advanced flaps may be similar to SCTG. CONCLUSION: The MD had similar results in comparison to SCTG and in the context of reducing patient morbidity it can be used as an alternative for the treatment of gingival recessions. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The SCTG is the gold standard therapy for root coverage. The MD has been widely used in mucogingival surgery as a substitute for SCTG and proposed similar results. A substitute is very important for clinicians and patients. It will give a better postoperative and possibilities to treat multiples recession. (Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT03675334).

Root coverage of gingival recessions with non-carious cervical lesions: a controlled clinical trial.

OBJECTIVE: The non-carious cervical lesion (NCCL) is commonly produced by improper toothbrushing techniques, occlusion trauma, anatomic mal-positioned teeth, and acid erosion, thus sharing the same etiology of gingival recession (GR). The association of a graft to the coronally advanced flap had demonstrated the best long-term outcome for root coverage (RC). However, substitutes for the autogenous graft must be studied. This split-mouth clinical trial investigates the RC and the increase in keratinized tissue (KT) when comparing RC of NCCLs associated with GR with intact roots using an extended coronally advanced flap (ECAF) associated with the acellular dermal matrix graft (ADMG), a connective tissue replacement graft. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Seventeen individuals with bilateral GR were included in the study. One side had a NCCL (TG) and the opposite root was intact (CG). All patients were treated with the ECDF associated with ADMG. All clinical parameters were assessed at baseline and 6 months postoperative. RESULTS: Root coverage means (CG, 69.5 ± 19 and TG. 72.2 ± 16.5; p value = 0.849570) were not significantly different between control and test groups. In addition, the KT had an increase in the follow-up period for both groups. CONCLUSION: GR associated with NCCLs can be successfully treated with the ECDF and ADMG. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Patients frequently search for GR treatment due to cervical wear, root sensitivity, and compromising aesthetics. The NCCL participates with the same issues. The present study contributes to the literature that GR associated with NCCLs can be successfully treated with the ECAF and the ADMG.

Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment in smokers: a randomized clinical trial.

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate the additional influence of multiple applications of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in smokers with chronic periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty smokers with chronic periodontitis were treated in a split-mouth design study with aPDT adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) or SRP. aPDT was performed by using a laser light source with 660 nm wavelength associated with a photosensitizer. The applications were performed in four episodes (at days 0, 2, 7, and 14). All patients were monitored for 90 days. Plaque index, probing depth, clinical attachment level, and bleeding on probing were performed at baseline, 30, and 90 days after the SRP. Gingival crevicular fluid and subgingival plaque samples were collected for immunological and microbiological analysis, respectively. Data obtained were statistically analyzed. RESULTS: aPDT as an adjunct to SRP did not demonstrate statistically significant advantages on clinical parameters when compared with SRP alone. No statistic significant differences between groups were observed (p < 0.05). Levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines and bacterial species were comparable in both groups at day 90 after treatment. CONCLUSION: Periodontal treatment with SRP + aPDT in multiples episodes was not able to promote additional clinical, immunological, and microbiological benefits in smokers when compared SRP alone in patients with chronic periodontitis. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Multiple episodes of aPDT adjunctive to non-surgical treatment did not improve significantly the clinical, immunological, and microbiological parameters when compared with SRP alone. More randomized clinical trials are needed to evaluate adjuvant therapies for scaling and root planning in smokers with chronic periodontitis. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03039244.

Effects of Bifidobacterium probiotic on the treatment of chronic periodontitis: A randomized clinical trial.

AIM: This randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluated the effect of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (B. lactis) HN019-containing probiotic lozenges as adjuvant to scaling and root planing (SRP) in patients with generalized chronic periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-one chronic periodontitis patients were recruited and monitored clinically, immunologically, and microbiologically at baseline (before SRP) and 30 and 90 days after SRP. All patients were randomly assigned to a Test (SRP + Probiotic, n = 20) or Control (SRP + Placebo, n = 21) group. The probiotic lozenges were used twice a day for 30 days. The data were statistically analysed. RESULTS: The Test group presented a decrease in probing pocket depth and a clinical attachment gain significantly higher than those of the Control group at 90 days. The Test group also demonstrated significantly fewer periodontal pathogens of red and orange complexes, as well as lower proinflammatory cytokine levels when compared to the Control group. Only the Test group showed an increase in the number of B. lactis HN019 DNA copies on subgingival biofilm at 30 and 90 days. CONCLUSION: The use of B. lactis HN019 as an adjunct to SRP promotes additional clinical, microbiological, and immunological benefits in the treatment of chronic periodontitis (NCT03408548).

Evaluation of a bone substitute covered with a collagen membrane for ridge preservation after tooth extraction. Clinical and tomographic randomized controlled study in humans.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the use of a synthetic bone substitute covered with a collagen membrane for ridge preservation after tooth extraction, by clinical and tomographic analysis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Fifteen patients, presenting at least two maxillary anterior teeth indicated for extraction, were selected: in the test group (TG), post-extraction sockets were filled by a synthetic bone substitute; in the control group (CG), by blood clot. In both groups, the sockets were covered by a collagen membrane. Cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) scans were acquired immediately after and 6 months post-surgically, and horizontal and vertical dimensional bone changes were quantified. RESULTS: Transurgical clinical analysis presented no statistically significant differences between TG and CG (p > .05). CBCT intragroup evaluation presented statistically significant reduction for the buccal alveolar measurement (TG = 1.58 mm or 21.82%, and CG = 1.66 mm or 24.08%) and horizontal cervical measurement (TG = 0.55 mm or 8.30% and CG = 1.30 mm or 17.68%), and not significant for palatal alveolar measurement (TG = 0.44 mm or 3.42% and CG = 0.26 mm or 3.89%). For alveolar height and horizontal apical measurements, this decrease was significant only for the CG, with reductions of 1.03 mm and 0.50 mm, respectively, compared to a decrease of 0.57 mm and 0.19 mm for the TG. The intergroup analysis showed significant difference for cervical horizontal measurement after 6 months (p < .05). CONCLUSION: The results showed that the use of the bone substitute covered with a collagen membrane resulted in less changes in vertical and horizontal alveolar ridge dimensions than the collagen membrane alone.

Effect of surgical periodontal treatment associated to antimicrobial photodynamic therapy on chronic periodontitis: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

AIM: This randomized controlled clinical trial evaluated the effects of an adjunctive single application of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in Surgical Periodontal Treatment (ST) in patients with severe chronic periodontitis (SCP). MATERIAL AND METHODS: In a split-mouth design, 20 patients with SCP were treated with aPDT+ST (Test Group, TG) or ST only (Control Group, CG). aPDT was applied in a single episode, using a diode laser and a phenothiazine photosensitizer. All patients were monitored until 90 days after surgical therapy. Levels of 40 subgingival species were measured by checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization at baseline, 60 and 150 days. Clinical and microbiological parameters were evaluated. RESULTS: In deep periodontal pockets depth (PPD ≥5 mm), Test Group presented a significantly higher decrease in PPD than Control Group at 90 days after surgical therapy (p < .05). Test Group also demonstrated significantly less periodontal pathogens of red complex (Treponema denticola) (p < .05). CONCLUSION: A single episode of aPDT used in adjunct to open flap debridement of the root surface in the surgical treatment of SCP: i) significantly improved clinical periodontal parameters; ii) eliminates periodontal pathogens of the red complex more effectively (NCT02734784).

Comparison between two antimicrobial protocols with or without guided bone regeneration in the treatment of peri-implantitis. A histomorphometric study in dogs.

OBJECTIVES: This study used a dog model to evaluate two antimicrobial protocols with or without guided bone regeneration (GBR) in the surgical reconstruction of peri-implantitis defects. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Eight beagle dogs subject to ligature-induced peri-implantitis were used. The animals either received antimicrobial photodynamic therapy or topical tetracycline hydrochloride combined with GBR or as stand-alone surgical interventions. Block biopsies of the defect sites for histological analysis were obtained at euthanasia, 12 weeks postsurgery. The primary outcome of the study was re-osseointegration; secondary outcomes included alveolar bone gain and remaining defect characteristics. The effects of the implant site, early exposure, and type of antimicrobial protocol on bone regeneration were also evaluated. RESULTS: No significant differences were observed between the two antimicrobial protocols, and the adjunctive use of GBR failed to significantly improve re-osseointegration or bone gain using either protocol. Buccal sites and implant early exposure negatively affected bone regeneration. CONCLUSION: Both antimicrobial therapies stand-alone or combined with GBR allowed similar and limited bone gain.

Gingival condition associated with two types of orthodontic fixed retainers: a meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: The maintenance of gingival health around orthodontic fixed retainers (FRs) is difficult and different designs have been proposed. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this systematic review was to analyse whether FR designs that allow unobstructed interproximal flossing, compared with the ones that do not, improve gingival parameters. SEARCH METHODS: Detailed individual database search strategies for Cochrane Library, 'Latin' American and 'Caribbean' Health Sciences Literature, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were developed. Grey literature was also considered. SELECTION CRITERIA: Clinical trials and cross-sectional studies that compared two types of FRs (plain and waved) were included and evaluated. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias (RoB) assessment were performed individually and in duplicate. The methodology quality was assessed using the MAStARI RoB tool. RESULTS: Four studies met the inclusion criteria, and all presented moderate RoB. While two of those studies found a statistically significant difference in gingival parameters, the other two did not report differences. A meta-analysis was conducted based on two of the selected studies, which performed evaluations of plaque index (PI) and calculus index (CI). The results revealed no differences on PI between wave FR and plain FR of 0.46 (0.24 to 0.69) and no differences on CI of 0.12 (-0.10 to 0.33). Regarding comfort, no clear differences were identified. CONCLUSIONS: There is not enough scientific evidence to support or not an association between FR design and gingival health, flossing frequency, or patient comfort. REGISTRATION: PROSPERO - CRD42016030059.

Host-derived salivary biomarkers in diagnosing periodontal disease: systematic review and meta-analysis.

AIM: To systematically evaluate the accuracy of host-derived salivary biomarkers in the diagnosis of periodontal disease based on the given sensitivity and specificity information. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Studies were eligible for inclusion if they had compared the diagnostic application of salivary biomarkers with clinical examination of periodontal disease. A detailed search was performed in five databases without restrictions on subject age, chronology, or language. Additionally, a partial grey-literature search was conducted. The revised Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies tool and Meta-analysis were used to evaluate the selected studies. RESULTS: From the 905 screened studies, four were included in the qualitative and quantitative analysis. One biomarker, macrophage inflammatory protein-1α (MIP-1α), had excellent diagnostic accuracy and two, interleukin-1ß (IL-1ß) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), showed acceptable diagnostic values. However, the only biomarker considered excellent was evaluated in a single study, which may reduce the robustness of the results. CONCLUSION: There is currently limited evidence to confirm the diagnostic capability of salivary biomarkers in the clinical assessment of periodontal disease. Notwithstanding, the summary findings showed the growing importance of salivary biomarker, and can guide larger, well-controlled, diagnostic accuracy studies. Likewise, although not conclusive, MIP-1α, IL-1ß, and IL-6 may be promising biomarkers for future studies.

Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as an alternative to systemic antibiotics: results from a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical study on type 2 diabetics.

AIM: This double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study compared multiple applications of the antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) treatment protocol, to systemic doxycycline as adjuvant to scaling and root planing (SRP) on type 2 diabetic patients on clinical, systemic and immune-inflammatory outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty patients with Hba1c >7% were allocated in two groups, SRP + Doxy (n = 15) using systemic doxycycline 100 mg/day (14 days) and SRP + aPDT (n = 15) with multiple applications (0, 3, 7 and 14 days). Primary outcome was glycated haemoglobin levels (HbA1c). Clinical parameters: plaque score (PS), bleeding on probe, probing depth, suppuration, gingival recession, and clinical attachment level, percentage of pockets with desired clinical endpoint were measured at baseline and 3 months after therapy. Cytokine profile was assessed at 0, 1 and 3 month to measure IL1-ß, TNF-α and TGF-ß on gingival crevicular fluid. RESULTS: No significant difference was detected on HbA1c, between treatments. The SRP + aPDT group showed advantage on reducing moderate pockets in single-rooted teeth at 3 months. SRP + aPDT presented better results at 3 months on IL1-ß levels. There were no significant differences between TNF-α and TGF-ß. CONCLUSIONS: Both treatments improved clinical and systemic outcomes (Hba1c). SRP + aPDT performed better in moderate probing pocket depth on single-rooted teeth, reduced favourably inflammation in short term, and may be an alternative to systemic antibiotics. (Clinicaltrials.org ID NCT01595594).

Adjunctive effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in induced periodontal disease. Animal study with histomorphometrical, immunohistochemical, and cytokine evaluation.

Scaling and root planing (SRP) may not always be effective in preventing periodontal disease (PD) progression. The aim of this study was to evaluate the adjunctive effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) to SRP on induced PD in rats, analyzing histomorphometrical, immunohistochemical, and immunoenzymatic parameters. Ligatures were placed around the first mandibular molars and second maxillary molars of 60 rats to induce PD. After 14 days, they were removed and the animals were divided into six groups, with nine animals each: G1 = no treatment, G2 = SRP, G3 = light-emitting diode (LED), G4 = SRP + aPDT, G5 = aPDT, and G6 = erythrosine. The animals were euthanized after 3, 7, and 15 days. There were also two control groups (n = 3): without PD (WPD) induction and with maximum PD (PD+). In the histomorphometrical analysis of linear bone loss, G4 showed a statistically significant difference from the other experimental groups after 3 and 15 days. The tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP)-positive cell counting was significantly lower in G4 when compared to G2 and PD+ after 3 days. Immunoenzymatic assay shows the values of the ratio (RANKL/OPG × 100). The lowest value is from the WPD group, and the group that received the SRP + aPDT treatment tended to approach this value over time. After 3 days, statistically significant differences were observed between G4 and all other experimental groups, as well as versus PD+ (one-way ANOVA + Tukey's post hoc test were performed, p < 0.05). It was concluded that the adjunctive use of aPDT in combination with SRP showed the best therapeutic results in the treatment of periodontal disease in rats.

Adjunctive effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy to nonsurgical periodontal treatment in smokers: a randomized clinical trial.

The aim of this study was to investigate the adjunctive effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) to scaling and root planing (SRP) in smokers with chronic periodontitis. Twenty subjects had two contralateral teeth randomly assigned to receive SRP (SRP group) or SRP + a single episode of aPDT (SRP + aPDT group), with a diode laser and a phenothiazine photosensitizer. Plaque index, bleeding on probing, probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), and gingival recession were recorded, and gingival crevicular fluid was collected for assay of IL-1ß and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-8 levels. There was a significant PD reduction (SRP 1.81 ± 0.52 mm/SRP + aPDT 1.58 ± 1.28 mm; p < 0.001) and a significant CAL gain (SRP 1.60 ± 0.92 mm/SRP + aPDT 1.41 ± 1.58 mm; p < 0.001) for both groups. Significant differences were not observed in between-group comparisons. IL-1ß level in gingival crevicular fluid was higher in SRP group after 1 week (SRP 24.65 ± 18.85 pg/µL/SRP + aPDT 34.07 ± 24.81 pg/µL; p = 0.048), and MMP-8 level was higher in SRP group after 12 weeks (SRP 303.31 ± 331.62 pg/µL/SRP + aPDT 534.23 ± 647.37 pg/µL; p = 0.024). There were no statistically significant differences in intragroup comparisons. The adjunctive effect of aPDT did not warrant improvements on clinical parameters in smokers. However, it resulted in a suppression of IL-1ß and MMP-8 when compared with SRP alone.

Short-term evaluation of grafts fixed with either N-butyl-2-cyanocrylate or screws.

PURPOSE: N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NB-Cn) is an alternative method for onlay graft fixation and might be efficient for preserving the graft volume. Our aim was to analyze the gene expression and mineralized tissue variations of calvarial bone grafting fixed in the mandible with either NB-Cn or a titanium screw (TiS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: New Zealand rabbits had bilateral calvarial grafts fixed at both sides of the mandible with either NB-Cn or a TiS. The rabbits were sacrificed at 4 and 8 days, and micro-computed tomography analysis was performed. For molecular analysis, the gene expression of interleukin-6, interleukin-10, and tumor necrosis factor-α was assessed. Quantification using real-time polymerase chain reaction was performed. Statistical analysis was performed using the paired Student t test (P < .05). RESULTS: Bone graft fixation with NB-Cn promoted superior volume and density preservation. The percentage of mineralized tissue at the center portion and border of the graft was very similar (NB-Cn, 50.6% ± 8.3% and 50.3% ± 10.6%, respectively) and superior than in the TiS group (32.5% ± 3.5% and 33.8% ± 6%, respectively). Genes from the NB-Cn group were upregulated compared with those in the TiS group at the initial phases of bone healing (4 days), with the profile reversed at the 8-day point. At day 8, the osteoclastogenesis-related genes were upregulated in the TiS group. CONCLUSIONS: Onlay bone grafts fixed with screws induced more inflammation during the initial remodeling process than did NB-Cn. The differences in the incorporation into the host bed suggest that the use of adhesives for graft fixation will promote superior volume and density preservation.

Additional effects of aPDT on nonsurgical periodontal treatment with doxycycline in type II diabetes: a randomized, controlled clinical trial.

The association of doxycycline and periodontal treatment in non-controlled diabetes mellitus (DM) has shown positive results on clinical and metabolic parameters. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is a local and painless antimicrobial treatment that can be applied in periodontal treatment without systemic risks. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential improvement of aPDT on clinical and metabolic effects in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in conjunction with nonsurgical periodontal treatment plus doxycycline. Thirty patients with type 2 diabetes and diagnosis of chronic periodontitis were treated with scaling and root planning (SRP; N = 15) or SRP plus phenothiazine chloride photosensitizer-induced aPDT (SRP + aPDT, N = 15). Patients of both groups took doxycycline (100 mg/day) for 2 weeks and plaque index, bleeding on probe (BOP), probing pocket depth (PPD), suppuration, clinical attachment level (CAL), and glycated hemoglobin levels (HbA1c) were measured at baseline and 3 months after therapy. An improvement in clinical parameters such as PPD, CAL, S, and BOP between groups was observed but without statistical significance (p > 0.05). Intragroup analysis showed a significant reduction of HbA1c (8.5 ± 0.9 to 7.5 ± 0.1, p < 0.01) in the SRP + aPDT group. The differences of HbA1c between baseline and 3 months were greater for the SRP + aPDT (11.4 %) than SRP (10 %) (0.87 ± 0.9 and 0.4 ± 0.84 respectively; p < 0.05). A single application of the aPDT as an adjunct to periodontal treatment did not show additional benefits in the clinical parameters but resulted in a slight greater decrease in HbA1c.

Buccal bone remodeling after tooth extraction using the flapless approach with and without synthetic bone grafting. A histomorphometric study in dogs.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate buccal bone remodeling of fresh sockets following tooth extraction using the flapless approach, with or without synthetic graft materials. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Eight dogs had the mandibular bicuspids extracted without flaps, and two alveoli on each side (total of 4) were selected. The following groups were devised: one socket on each side received a grafting material (test group), and the other remained only with a blood clot (control group). Ground sections were prepared from 12-week healing biopsies, and histomorphometry was performed. RESULTS: The buccal crest level (BCL) relative to the new bone (i), in the test group, showed numerically better data when compared with the control group, but without statistical relevance. The BCL relative to the old bone (ii) was very similar for the groups without statistical relevance. The alveolar ridge width (ARW) showed similar results without statistically significant difference between the groups. The total bone area (TBA) showed statistically significant differences between the test (38.60%) and control (47.18%) groups. The new bone area (NBA) presents a numerical difference between the test (15.62%) and control (22.24%), but without statistically significant differences. The old bone and the bone marrow were similar for both groups. CONCLUSION: It was observed that there was no loss of the buccal bone crest in relation to the lingual bone crest, especially in the test group.

Arterial hypertension perpetuates alveolar bone loss.

Few studies have focused on the impact of hypertension on the progression of periodontitis (PD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether hypertension affects PD by enhancing bone loss even after the stimulus for PD induction is removed. Ligature-induced PD was created on the first mandibular molars of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) and normotensive rats (Wistar Kyoto-WKY). The animals were assigned to non-ligated controls (C) and PD groups: WKY-C, WKY-PD, SHR-C, and SHR-PD. After 10 days, five animals of each group were killed and the ligatures of the other animals were removed. On the 21st day (11 days without PD induced), the remaining animals were killed. The jaws were defleshed and the amount of bone loss was measured. After 10 days, the PD groups showed more bone loss than its controls (P < .05); SHR-PD = 0.72 ± 0.05 mm, SHR-C = 0.39 ± 0.04 mm, WKY-PD = 0.75 ± 0.04 mm, and WKY-C = 0.56 ± 0.04 mm. The cumulative bone loss on day 21 (0.94 ± 0.13 mm) was significantly worse than on day 10 only in SHR-PD group (P < .05). The final bone loss differences between PD and C groups accounted for 102% (SHR) and 26% (WKY) increase in comparison with the initial control levels. Hypertension is associated with progressive alveolar bone loss even when the stimulus for PD induction is removed and it may be speculated that host condition perpetuates alveolar bone loss.

A Randomized comparative clinical study of two surgical procedures to improve root coverage with the acellular dermal matrix graft.

AIM: This randomized, controlled, clinical study compared two surgical techniques for root coverage with the acellular dermal matrix graft (ADMG) to evaluate which procedure could provide better root coverage and greater amounts of keratinized tissue. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifteen pairs of bilateral Miller Class I or II gingival recessions were treated and assigned randomly to the test group, and the contra-lateral recessions were assigned to the control group. The ADMG was used in both groups. In the control group, the graft and flap were positioned at the level of the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ), and in the test group, the graft was positioned 1 mm apical to the CEJ and the flap 1 mm coronal to the CEJ. The clinical parameters were taken before the surgeries and after 6 months. The gingival recession area, a new parameter, was measured in standardized photographs through a special device and software. RESULTS: There were statistically significant differences favouring the proposed technique for all parameters except for the amount of keratinized tissue at 6 months. CONCLUSIONS: The proposed test technique is more suitable for root coverage procedures with ADMG, and the new parameter evaluated appears valuable for root coverage analysis. (Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT01175720).