Screening of undiagnosed hyperglycaemia in the dental setting: The DiabetRisk study. A field trial.

AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of different screening protocols for undiagnosed hyperglycaemia in a Research Network of Dental Clinics coordinated by the Spanish Society of Periodontology (SEPA). MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 1143 patients were included in the study. Participants filled a questionnaire considering diabetes risk factors (FINDRISC) and received a periodontal screening examination. Patients with a slightly elevated score according to the Findrisc (≥7), received a point-of-care HbA1c and were eventually referred to their physician for confirmatory diagnosis. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves were used to assess the performance of various predictive models with confirmed hyperglycaemia as outcome. RESULTS: From this population, 97 (8.5%) were finally diagnosed of diabetes (n = 28; 2.5%) or prediabetes (n = 69; 6.0%). When only including the results from the FINDRISC questionnaire, the model reported an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.866 (95% confidence interval - CI [0.833; 0.900]). This model significantly improved when a basic periodontal examination (EPB Code; AUC = 0.876; 95% CI [0.845: 0.906]; p = .042) or a point-of-care HbA1c were added (AUC = 0.961; 95% CI [0.941; 0.980]; p < .001). CONCLUSIONS: The tested protocol, combining the FINDRISC questionnaire and a point-of-care HbA1c, showed to be feasible when carried out in a dental clinic setting and was efficient to identify subjects with undiagnosed diabetes or prediabetes.

Peri-implant radiographic bone level and associated factors in Spain.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate radiographic bone level (RxBL) at dental implants and its associated factors in Spain. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was performed by a network of sentinel dentists from regions of Spain. RxBL was defined as the distance from the implant shoulder to the first clearly visible contact between the implant surface and the bone. Radiographic measurements were performed by two trained and experienced periodontists. Implant and patient data were also collected. Descriptive, bivariate, discriminative and multivariate analyses were done. RESULTS: A total of 49 sentinel dentists provided data 275 patients. Mean RxBL from 474 implants (5-13 years) was 1.87 mm (range: 0.00-13.17 mm). Statistically significant associations between RxBL and clinical output variables (bleeding on probing, oedema, plaque, probing depth, suppuration, keratinized tissue) were found. In the multiple regression analysis, statistically significant associations for RxBL were found for smoking habit, implant diameter, years of follow-up and type of prosthesis (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Peri-implant RxBL ranged from 0 to 13.17 mm. It was significantly associated with clinical output variables and with some potentially predictor variables, at patient- (smoking >10 cigarettes/day) and implant- (diameter, years of follow-up, Toronto bridge) levels.

Perioperative and Periprocedural Management of Antithrombotic Therapy: Consensus Document of SEC, SEDAR, SEACV, SECTCV, AEC, SECPRE, SEPD, SEGO, SEHH, SETH, SEMERGEN, SEMFYC, SEMG, SEMICYUC, SEMI, SEMES, SEPAR, SENEC, SEO, SEPA, SERVEI, SECOT and AEU.

During the last few years, the number of patients receiving anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy has increased worldwide. Since this is a chronic treatment, patients receiving it can be expected to need some kind of surgery or intervention during their lifetime that may require treatment discontinuation. The decision to withdraw antithrombotic therapy depends on the patient's thrombotic risk versus hemorrhagic risk. Assessment of both factors will show the precise management of anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy in these scenarios. The aim of this consensus document, coordinated by the Cardiovascular Thrombosis Working Group of the Spanish Society of Cardiology, and endorsed by most of the Spanish scientific societies of clinical specialities that may play a role in the patient-health care process during the perioperative or periprocedural period, is to recommend some simple and practical guidelines with a view to homogenizing daily clinical practice.

Traducción al español de la Guía de Práctica Clínica de Nivel S3 de la Federación Europea de Periodoncia (EFP) - Tratamiento de la periodontitis en Estadios I-III

Resumen. Antecedentes: La clasificación de la periodontitis recientemente introducida en el World Workshop de 2017, que incorpora estadios y grados de la enfermedad, tiene por objeto vincular la clasificación de la enfermedad con los enfoques preventivos y terapéuticos, ya que no solo describe su gravedad y el alcance, sino también el grado de complejidad y el riesgo de un individuo. Por lo tanto, es necesario contar con directrices clínicas basadas en la evidencia que ofrezcan recomendaciones para tratar la periodontitis. Objetivo: El objetivo del presente proyecto fue desarrollar una Guía de Práctica Clínica (CPG, por sus siglas en inglés, clinical practice guideline) de nivel S3 para el tratamiento de la periodontitis en los estadios I-III. Material y métodos: Estas CPG S3 se elaboraron bajo los auspicios de la Federación Europea de Periodoncia (EFP), siguiendo la orientación metodológica de la Asociación de Sociedades Médico-Científicas de Alemania y la estructura Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE). El proceso, riguroso y transparente, incluyó la síntesis de las investigaciones relevantes en 15 revisiones sistemáticas encargadas de manera específica, la evaluación de la calidad y la solidez de la evidencia, la formulación de recomendaciones específicas, así como lograr un acuerdo, sobre esas recomendaciones, por parte de expertos destacados y una amplia base de partes interesadas. Resultados: Estas CPG S3 abordan el tratamiento de la periodontitis (estadios I, II y III) utilizando un enfoque gradual preestablecido del tratamiento que, según el estadio de la enfermedad, debe ser incremental, incluyendo en cada caso diferentes intervenciones. Se llegó a un acuerdo sobre las recomendaciones relativas a las diferentes intervenciones, dirigidas a: i) cambios de comportamiento, control de biofilm supragingival, inflamación gingival y factores de riesgo; ii) instrumentación supragingival y subgingival, con y sin tratamientos coadyuvantes; iii) diferentes tipos de intervenciones quirúrgicas periodontales; y iv) el mantenimiento periodontal necesario para extender los beneficios a lo largo del tiempo. Conclusión: Esta Guía S3 informa a los clínicos, a los sistemas de salud, a los encargados de formular políticas sanitarias e, indirectamente, al público, sobre las modalidades disponibles y más eficaces para tratar la periodontitis y mantener una dentición sana durante toda la vida, de acuerdo con la evidencia disponible en el momento de su publicación.