Adjuvant effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in the treatment of experimental periodontitis in rats undergoing chemotherapy.

Surgical procedures, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, individually or in association, are current oncological treatments. Among the most used chemotherapy drugs, 5-fluorouracil (5FU) is an antimetabolite with a broad spectrum of action. This study evaluated the effects of probiotics (PRO) as an adjuvant to the treatment of experimental periodontitis (EP) in rats immunosuppressed with 5FU.108 rats were randomly allocated to six different groups: EP; SS - systemic treatment with saline solution (SS); 5FU - systemic treatment with 5FU; 5FU+PRO - systemic treatment with 5FU, followed by the local administration of Saccharomyces cerevisiae ; 5FU+SRP - systemic treatment with 5-FU, followed by scaling and root planing (SRP); and 5FU+SRP+PRO - systemic treatment with 5FU followed by local treatments with SRP and PRO. Immunosuppression was obtained at two points: at the time of ligature installation and after 48 h. Six animals from each group were euthanized at seven, 15, and 30 d and hemimandibles were collected and processed for histopathological, histometric, and immunohistochemical analysis. Data were subjected to statistical analysis (α=5%). At 7 d, the 5FU+PRO group showed less bone resorption and better structured connective tissue compared with the EP, SS, 5FU+SRP, and 5FU+SRP+PRO groups. At 15 d, the 5FU+SRP group showed a greater intensity of the inflammatory response (p<0.05). At 30 d, the 5FU+SRP+PRO group showed better structured bone tissue and a higher percentage of bone tissue (PBT) than the EP, SS, 5FU, and 5FU+PRO groups (p<0.05). The use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae as monotherapy or as an adjuvant to periodontal therapy may have a positive effect on bone repair in immunosuppressed conditions.

Adjuvant effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in the treatment of experimental periodontitis in rats undergoing chemotherapy

Abstract Surgical procedures, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, individually or in association, are current oncological treatments. Among the most used chemotherapy drugs, 5-fluorouracil (5FU) is an antimetabolite with a broad spectrum of action. This study evaluated the effects of probiotics (PRO) as an adjuvant to the treatment of experimental periodontitis (EP) in rats immunosuppressed with 5FU. Methodology 108 rats were randomly allocated to six different groups: EP; SS - systemic treatment with saline solution (SS); 5FU - systemic treatment with 5FU; 5FU+PRO - systemic treatment with 5FU, followed by the local administration of Saccharomyces cerevisiae ; 5FU+SRP - systemic treatment with 5-FU, followed by scaling and root planing (SRP); and 5FU+SRP+PRO - systemic treatment with 5FU followed by local treatments with SRP and PRO. Immunosuppression was obtained at two points: at the time of ligature installation and after 48 h. Six animals from each group were euthanized at seven, 15, and 30 d and hemimandibles were collected and processed for histopathological, histometric, and immunohistochemical analysis. Data were subjected to statistical analysis (α=5%). Results At 7 d, the 5FU+PRO group showed less bone resorption and better structured connective tissue compared with the EP, SS, 5FU+SRP, and 5FU+SRP+PRO groups. At 15 d, the 5FU+SRP group showed a greater intensity of the inflammatory response (p<0.05). At 30 d, the 5FU+SRP+PRO group showed better structured bone tissue and a higher percentage of bone tissue (PBT) than the EP, SS, 5FU, and 5FU+PRO groups (p<0.05). Conclusion The use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae as monotherapy or as an adjuvant to periodontal therapy may have a positive effect on bone repair in immunosuppressed conditions.

Lactobacillus reuteri associated with scaling and root planing in the treatment of periodontitis in rats submitted to chemotherapy.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Lactobacillus reuteri applied locally or systemically with scaling and root planing (SRP) to the treatment of experimental periodontitis (EP) in rats treated with 5-fluorouracil. METHODS: A cotton ligature was installed on the molars of rats. The animals (n = 54) underwent chemotherapy and were divided into groups: SRP (n = 18), scaling and root planing only; LP (n = 18), SRP and 4 sessions of local probiotic (PRO); SP, SRP and 4 sessions of systemic PRO. The molar furcation area was submitted to histopathological, histometric of alveolar bone loss (ABL) and immunolabeling analysis after euthanasia at 7, 15 and 30 days. The data were submitted to statistical analysis (α = 5%). RESULTS: At 15 days ABL was higher in LP compared to SP. At 30 days, ABL was higher in LP compared to SRP and SP. Higher immunolabeling of TGF-ß1 was observed in LP and SP at 7 days compared to SRP (p < 0.05). Lower immunolabeling of OCN and higher immunolabeling of RANKL were observed at all periods in SRP compared to SP (p < 0.05). At 30 days, SRP showed lower immunolabeling of OPG compared to SP and LP (p < 0.05). In SP, lower immunolabeling was observed at 15 days compared at 30 days (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The ABL was similar among the groups treated with SRP associated or not to probiotic therapeutic, although the systemic use of Lactobacillus reuteri considerably reduced inflammation and favored periodontal tissues repair.

Efeito do fotossensibilizador butyl azul de toluidina na terapia fotodinâmica antimicrobiana para o tratamento da periodontite experimental em ratos / Effects of butyl toluidine blue photosensitizer on antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for experimental periodontitis treatment in rats

O presente estudo avaliou pela primeira vez "in vivo" os efeitos de três concentrações do butyl azul de toluidina (BuTB) como agente fotossensibilizador na terapia fotodinâmica antimicrobiana (aPDT), como terapia coadjuvante a raspagem e alisamento radicular (RAR), para o tratamento de periodontite experimental (PE) em ratos. A PE foi induzida por meio da instalação de um fio de algodão ao redor do primeiro molar inferior esquerdo. Posteriormente os animais foram aleatoriamente distribuídos em 7 grupos com 15 animais cada, através de uma tabela gerada por computador, de acordo com os seguintes tratamentos: RAR (n=15) - RAR seguido de irrigação local de solução salina fisiológica; BuTB-0,1 (n=15) - RAR seguido de aplicação local de BuTB na concentração de 0,1 mg/mL; aPDT-0,1 (n=15) - RAR seguido da aplicação local de BuTB na concentração de 0,1 mg/mL e irradiação com laser de diodo (LD) de InGaAlP (660 nm, 40 mW, 60 s, 2,4 J); BuTB-0,5 (n=15) ­ RAR seguido de aplicação local de BuTB na concentração de 0,5 mg/mL; aPDT-0,5 (n=15) ­ RAR seguido da aplicação local de BuTB na concentração de 0,5 mg/mL e irradiação com LD; BuTB-2,0 (n=15) - RAR seguido de aplicação local de BuTB na concentração de 2 mg/mL; aPDT-2,0 (n=15) - RAR seguido da aplicação local de BuTB na concentração de 2 mg/mL e irradiação com LD. Decorridos 7, 15 e 30 dias pós-tratamento, 5 animais de cada grupo foram submetidos à eutanásia. A área de furca dos molares foi submetida às análises histológica, histométrica e dos padrões de imunomarcação para TGF-ß1, OCN e TRAP. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística (α = 5%). De acordo com a análise histométrica na região de furca, todos os grupos experimentais apresentaram menor perda óssea comparado ao grupo controle. Histologicamente, os espécimes do aPDT-0,5 apresentaram uma resposta inflamatória local mais branda e menos extensa, com melhor reestruturação tecidual em todos os períodos. Aos 30 dias observou-se resolução total da resposta inflamatória local, com presença de tecido conjuntivo denso. Alguns espécimes apresentavam trabéculas ósseas com contorno regular revestido com osteoblastos ativos, incluindo áreas de neoformação óssea. O tratamento com aPDT na concentração de 0,5 mg/mL resultou em padrões mais altos de imunomarcação de TGF-ß1 em todos os períodos e de OCN aos 30 dias. Diante dos resultados obtidos, todas as concentrações do novo fotossensibilizador BuTB trouxeram resultados adicionais ao tratamento da PE em relação a RAR. No entanto, a aPDT realizada com a concentração de 0,5 mg/mL resultou em benefícios adicionais na resposta inflamatória local e melhor reestruturação tecidual(AU)

The present study evaluated for the first time the effects of three concentrations of butyl toluidine blue (BuTB) as a photosensitizing agent on antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT), as adjuvant therapy to scaling and root planing (SRP), for the treatment of experimental periodontitis (EP) in rats. EP was induced by placing a cotton thread around the lower left first molar. Subsequently, the animals were randomly distributed into seven groups with 15 animals each, through a computer generated table, according to the following treatments: SRP (n = 15), SRP followed by local irrigation of physiological saline solution; BuTB-0.1 (n = 15), SRP followed by local application of 0.1 mg/mL BuTB; aPDT-0.1 (n = 15), SRP followed by local application of BuTB at 0.1 mg/mL concentration and irradiation with InGaAlP diode laser (DL) (660 nm, 40 mW, 60 s, 4 J); BuTB-0.5 (n = 15), SRP followed by local application of BuTB at 0.5 mg/mL concentration; aPDT-0.5 (n = 15), SRP followed by local application of BuTB at 0.5 mg/mL concentration and DL irradiation; BuTB-2.0 (n = 15), SRP followed by local application of BuTB at 2 mg/mL concentration; aPDT-2.0 (n = 15), SRP followed by local application of BuTB at 2 mg/mL concentration and DL irradiation. The animals (n=5) from each group were submitted to euthanasia at 7, 15 and 30 days post-treatment. The furcation area of the first lower molar was submitted to histological, histometric and immunohistochemical analyses to identify TGF-ß1, OCN and TRAP. The data were submitted to statistical analysis (α = 5%). According to the histometric analysis in the furcation region, all experimental groups presented lower bone loss compared to the control group. Histologically, the aPDT -0.5 specimens presented a milder and less extensive local inflammatory response, with better tissue remodeling in all periods. Total resolution of the local inflammatory response was observed at 30 days with presence of mature connective tissue. Some specimens presented bone trabeculae with a regular contour and active osteoblasts, including areas of bone neoformation. Treatment with aPDT-0.5 also resulted in higher immunolabelling patterns of TGFß1 at all periods and of OCN at 30 days. All concentrations of the new photosensitizer BuTB resulted in significant improvement for EP treatment in relation to SRP. However, aPDT combined with BuTB at 0.5 mg / mL showed the best benefits for inflammatory response and periodontal repair process(AU)

aPDT como coadjuvante no tratamento da periodontite agressiva localizada / aPDT as an adjuvant in the treatment of localized aggressive periodontitis ­ report of two cases

A terapia fotodinâmica antimicrobiana (aPDT) tem demonstrado, em alguns estudos clínicos, ser efetiva como terapia coadjuvante à raspagem e alisamento radicular (RAR) na periodontite agressiva. Além dos efeitos antimicrobianos da aPDT, a irradiação com laser de baixa intensidade pode modular a resposta dos tecidos periodontais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar o uso da aPDT como coadjuvante à RAR no tratamento de periodontite agressiva localizada. Duas pacientes do sexo feminino, com 31 e 23 anos de idade, sem envolvimento sistêmico, procuraram atendimento odontológico relatando desconforto ao mastigar. Clinicamente, observou-se presença de tecido gengival edemaciado e sinais de inflamação discretos. A média de sítios com profundidade a sondagem (PS) maior do que 4 mm foi de 15,43% e 4,93%, respectivamente. As duas pacientes foram submetidas à sessão única de RAR usando ultrassom e curetas manuais, seguida da aplicação da aPDT em todas as bolsas com PS  4 mm. O protocolo da aPDT seguiu os seguintes parâmetros: azul de metileno (10 mg/ml) seguido de irradiação com laser de baixa potência após um minuto da aplicação (AsGaAl, 660 nm, 100 mW, 48 segundos, 157 J/cm2). Na reavaliação, foi verificada diminuição média da PS de 1,16 mm (caso 1) e 1,13 mm (caso 2) nas bolsas tratadas com aPDT, com redução do número de sítios com sangramento em ambos os casos. De acordo com os resultados clínicos observados, sugere-se que a aPDT apresenta-se como uma terapia coadjuvante promissora no tratamento da periodontite agressiva localizada.

Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) has been shown, in some clinical studies, to be effective as an adjunct therapy to scaling and root planing (SRP) in aggressive periodontitis. In addition to the antimicrobial effects of aPDT, low intensity laser irradiation can modulate the response of periodontal tissues. The objective of this work is to report the use of aPDT as an adjuvant to SRP in the treatment of localized aggressive periodontitis. Two female patients, 31 and 23 years of age, without systemic involvement, sought dental care, reporting discomfort when chewing. Clinically, the presence of gingival swollen tissue and discrete signs of infl ammation were observed. The mean number of sites with probing depth (PD) greater than 4 mm was 15.43% and 4.93%, respectively. The two patients received a single SRP session using ultrasound and manual curettes, followed by the application of aPDT in all pockets with PS  4 mm. The aPDT protocol followed the parameters: methylene blue (10 mg/ml) followed by low-power laser irradiation after 1 minute of application (AsGaAl, 660 nm, 100 mW, 48 seconds, 157 J/cm2). The mean PD decrease of 1.16 mm (case 1) and 1.13 mm (case 2) in the pockets treated with aPDT were observed, with a reduction in the number of sites with bleeding in both cases. According to the clinical results observed, it is suggested that aPDT is a promising adjuvant therapy for the treatment of localized aggressive periodontitis.

Curcumin photodynamic effect in the treatment of the induced periodontitis in rats.

This study assessed the effect of curcumin as a photosensitizer in antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) for the treatment of induced periodontitis in rats. Periodontitis was induced via a ligature around the mandibular first molar on the left side of 96 rats. The ligature was removed 7 days later, and the animals were randomized into four groups: NT, no local treatment; CUR, irrigation with curcumin solution (40 µM); LED, irradiation with a light-emitting diode (LED, InGaN, 465-485 nm, 200 mW/cm2, 60 s); and aPDT, irrigation with curcumin solution (40 µM) followed by irradiation with LED. Eight animals from each group were euthanized at 7, 15, and 30 days post-treatment. Treatments were assessed using alveolar bone loss (ABL) in the furcation region using histological, histometric, and immunohistochemical analyses. Rats treated with aPDT exhibited less ABL at 7 days compared to the NT group, moderate pattern immunolabeling for osteoprotegerin at 30 days, and a pattern of immunolabeling for RANKL from moderate to low. Treatments resulted in smaller numbers of TRAP-positive cells compared to the NT group. aPDT as monotherapy using curcumin as a photosensitizer and LED as the light source was effective in the treatment of induced periodontitis in rats.

Periodontal status of candidates for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to describe the periodontal profile of -candidates for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. METHODS: This cross-sectional prospective study was performed from March 2014 to March 2015. After an initial interview, eligible individuals were evaluated by the following clinical parameters: visible plaque, bleeding on probing, probing depth, and clinical attachment level at six sites per tooth, excluding third molars. RESULTS: Thirty-six candidates for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) were clinically assessed. Eight (22%) patients were diagnosed with gingivitis and 21 (58%) of them with periodontitis. The gingival bleeding was statistically correlated with the percentage of sites with visible plaque (p < 0.0001; r = 0.630) and did not correlate with the number of platelets (p = 0.643, r = -0.082). CONCLUSIONS: The candidates for allogeneic HSCT studied showed a high prevalence of periodontal diseases with unmonitored local infection before transplantation.

Consequências da doença de Parkinson na saúde periodontal / Consequences of Parkinson's disease in periodontal health ­ a literature review

A doença de Parkinson é uma desordem neurológica, crônica e progressiva que atinge o sistema nervoso central. Nela, ocorre a degeneração dos neurônios que sintetizam a dopamina, neurotransmissor presente na substância negra do cérebro e que é responsável por transmitir estímulos para a realização de movimentos voluntários automáticos. Os sintomas da doença de Parkinson, como o tremor e a rigidez muscular, têm sido associados ao aumento da incidência de problemas bucais, como doença periodontal, perdas dentais, dor orofacial e cárie. Essa revisão da literatura teve por objetivo apresentar e discutir as evidências científicas disponíveis sobre a prevalência e severidade da doença periodontal em pacientes portadores da doença de Parkinson. Alguns estudos voltados a este assunto mostram diferenças significativas em relação ao aumento de problemas bucais entre portadores da doença de Parkinson e indivíduos saudáveis. Diante da análise da literatura, pôde-se verificar que a incidência e severidade da doença periodontal aumentam conforme a doença de Parkinson progride, e a prevalência de complicações bucais também está relacionada à evolução da doença neurológica em questão, diretamente relacionada ao comprometimento da realização adequada das manobras de higienização bucal.

Parkinson's disease is a chronic progressive neurological disorder, which affects the central nervous system. It is a degeneration of neurons that synthesize dopamine, the neurotransmitter at the substantia nigra of the brain responsible for transmitting stimuli for performing automatic volunteers movements. The symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors and stiffness, have been linked to increased incidence of oral problems such as periodontal disease, dental orofacial pain loss, caries disease. This literature review aims to present and discuss the scientific evidence available about the prevalence and severity of periodontal disease in patients with Parkinson's disease. Some studies focused on this subject show significant differences in relation to the increase of oral problems among people with Parkinson's disease and healthy individuals. On the analysis of the literature, one can verify that the symptoms of Parkinson's appear to increase the incidence and severity of periodontal disease, and the prevalence of oral complications are related to evolution of neurological disease in question, directly related to the commitment of carrying out appropriate oral hygiene.

Access to oral care before hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: understand to improve.

PURPOSE: Although the relevance of dental intervention before transplant is recognized, many patients are undergoing transplantation without receiving dental care. The objective of this study was to identify the searching profile, access, and use of dental services by candidates to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and the difficulties faced by those candidates. METHODS: All candidates for an allogeneic HSCT from a bone marrow transplant unit were invited to take part in this research from March 2014 to March 2015. A questionnaire was developed consisting of five sections with questions about personal information, hematologic disease, access to dental services, and history of dental treatment, patient's preferences, and knowledge. RESULTS: One hundred and ten candidates for allogeneic HSCT participated in this study. Fifty-five participants received professional oral care in the previous year of interview. The majority of patients (64 %) went to a dentist not linked to transplant staff, and private dental service was the most visited (42 %). To visit a dentist during the previous year was statistically associated with the habit of going to a dentist outside the hospital (p < 0.001), which was statistically associated with the family income (p = 0.001). The main barriers to access to dental treatment were lack of guidance (66 %), apprehension (45 %), and lack of confidence (29 %) in an "external" dentist. CONCLUSIONS: Most of the barriers seem to be associated to lack of confidence and information among patients and professionals, as well as a lack of parameters for scheduling or referrals to dental care, especially for those with a low-socioeconomic background.