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Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1385866

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ABSTRACT: Pazopanib, an antiangiogenic agent, has shown promising results in controlling tumor growth and metastasis in patients with renal cell carcinoma. The use of pazopanib in the management of malignancies has increased over recent years, with more patients at risk of developing medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). This paper presents the first case report of MRONJ associated with pazopanib monotherapy. A 59-year-old man was referred to the dental clinic with complaints of dysphagia and dysgeusia. The patient was prescribed pazopanib (400 mg) daily following surgical treatment and chemotherapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. He had undergone extraction of the maxillary left second premolar nine weeks previously. Intraoral examination revealed exposed necrotic bone, which was treated effectively with leukocyte and platelet-rich fibrin (LPRF). The patient was followed up for 150 days after dental treatment with no signs of relapse.


RESUMEN: Pazopanib, un agente antiangiogénico, ha mostrado resultados prometedores en el control del crecimiento tumoral y las metástasis en pacientes con carcinoma de células renales. El uso de pazopanib en el tratamiento de las neoplasias malignas ha aumentado en los últimos años, con más pacientes en riesgo de desarrollar osteonecrosis de la mandíbula relacionada con la medicación (MRONJ). Este artículo presenta el primer reporte de caso de MRONJ asociado con la monoterapia con pazopanib. Un hombre de 59 años fue remitido a la clínica dental con quejas de disfagia y disgeusia. Al paciente se le prescribió pazopanib (400 mg) al día tras tratamiento quirúrgico y quimioterapia por carcinoma metastásico de células renales. Había sido sometido a extracción del segundo premolar superior izquierdo nueve semanas antes. El examen intraoral reveló hueso necrótico expuesto, que fue tratado eficazmente con leucocitos y fibrina rica en plaquetas (LPRF). El paciente fue seguido durante 150 días después del tratamiento dental sin signos de recidiva.

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J. appl. oral sci ; 29: e20200770, 2021. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1180798

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Abstract Objective Neutrophils are key effector cells of the innate immune system. They recognize antigens through membrane receptors, which are expressed during their maturation and activation. Neutrophils express FcγRII (CD32), FcγRIII (CD16), and FcγRI (CD64) after being activated by different factors such as cytokines and bacterial products. These receptors are involved with phagocytosis of IgG-opsonized microbes and enhance defense mechanisms. Based on that, our study seeks to compare the expression of FcγRII, FcγRIII, FcγRI, and CD11b on neutrophils from elderly and young subjects and their expression after in vitro activation with cytokines and LPS. Methodology Neutrophils were isolated from human peripheral blood and from mice bone marrow by density gradient. After isolation, FCγRs expression was immediately analyzed by flow cytometry or after in vitro stimulation. Results In freshly isolated cells, the percentage of FcγRIIIb+ and CD11b+ neutrophils were higher in samples from young individuals; FcγRIIIa expression was more prominent on aged neutrophils; FcγRIA expression was similar in all samples analyzed. Exposure to CXCL8 and LPS resulted in a higher percentage of FcγRIa+ neutrophils on elderly individuals' samples but lower when compared with neutrophils from young donors. We observed that LPS caused an increase in FcγRIIa expression on aging human neutrophils. In contrast, FcγRIIIb expression in response to CXCL8 and LPS stimulation was not altered in the four groups. CD11b expression was lower in neutrophils from elderly individuals even in response to LPS and CXCL8. In mice, we observed differences only regarding CD11b expression, which was increased on aged neutrophils. LPS exposure caused an increase in all FcγRs. Conclusions Our results suggest that, in humans, the overall pattern of FcγR expression and integrin CD11b are altered during aging and immunosenescence might contribute to age-related infection.


Subject(s)
Animals , Mice , Receptors, IgG , Neutrophils , Phagocytosis , Cell Count , Flow Cytometry
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Arq. odontol ; 57: 141-148, jan.-dez. 2021. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1343550

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Aim: To evaluate the effect of three natural antifungal agents combined with routine denture care on the treatment of DS, using a quantitative mycological culture analysis. Methods: Thirty denture wearers with denture stomatitis DS were treated using five substances: sterile distilled water (G1), nystatin oral suspension (G2), 20% alcoholic extract propolis (G3), Punica granatumLinné gel (G4), and Uncaria tomentosa gel (G5). The substances were used 3 times a day for 14 days. Quantitative mycological culture analysis of samples collected from the palatal mucosa was performed at three stages: before treatment (T0), after 14 days of treatment (T1), and 30 days after treatment completion (T2). Data were evaluated using Kruskal-Wallis and Friedman tests (p < 0.05). Results: Palatal mucosa intragroup analysis showed a significant reduction of Candida CFU/mL values for all groups at T1 compared to T0 (p < 0.05). However, they did not present statistical differences when comparing T1 and T2 (p > 0.05). The intergroup analysis demonstrated that there are no statistical differences, regardless of the evaluation time (p > 0.05). Conclusion:The natural products tested showed a satisfactory result on DS treatment, which proved to be equivalent to conventional topical therapy with nystatin and to treatment using only regular oral hygiene procedures.


Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito de três antifúngicos naturais combinados com o cuidado rotineiro com próteses dentárias no tratamento da EP, por meio de uma análise quantitativa de cultura micológica. Métodos: Trinta usuários de próteses dentárias com EP foram tratados com cinco substâncias: água destilada estéril (G1), suspensão oral de nistatina (G2), extrato alcoólico de própolis 20% (G3), gel Punica granatum L. (G4) e gel Uncaria tomentosa (G5). As substâncias foram utilizadas 3 vezes ao dia durante 14 dias. A análise micológica quantitativa das amostras coletadas da mucosa palatina foi realizada em três etapas: antes do tratamento (T0), após 14 dias do tratamento (T1) e 30 dias após o término do tratamento (T2). Os dados foram avaliados pelos testes de Kruskal-Wallis e Friedman (p < 0,05). Resultados: A análise intragrupo da mucosa palatina mostrou uma redução significativa dos valores de Candida UFC/mL para todos os grupos em T1 em comparação com T0 (p < 0,05). No entanto, não apresentaram diferenças estatísticas na comparação de T1 e T2 (p > 0,05). A análise intergrupos demonstrou que não há diferenças estatísticas, independentemente do tempo de avaliação (p > 0,05). Conclusão: Os produtos naturais testados apresentaram resultado satisfatório no tratamento da EP, sendo equivalente à terapia tópica convencional com nistatina e ao tratamento apenas com procedimentos rotineiros de higiene bucal.


Subject(s)
Stomatitis, Denture , Biological Products , Candida albicans , Colony Count, Microbial , Antifungal Agents , Propolis , Distilled Water , Nystatin
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J. appl. oral sci ; 25(6): 708-715, Nov.-Dec. 2017. graf
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-893672

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Abstract Research on cancer stem cells (CSCs) has greatly increased in the field of medicine and pathology; however, some conceptual misunderstandings are still present among the public as well as within the general scientific community that is not yet familiar with the subject. The very first problem is the misinterpretation of CSCs as a synonym of their normal counterparts, the well-known stem cells (SCs). Particularly in Dentistry, another common mistake is the misinterpretation of oral CSCs as normal tooth-derived SCs. The present review aims to clarify important concepts related to normal SCs and CSCs, as well as discuss the relevance of CSCs to the development, metastasis and therapy resistance of oral squamous cell carcinoma.


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Humans , Neoplastic Stem Cells/pathology , Mouth Neoplasms/pathology , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology , Cell Differentiation , Cell Transformation, Neoplastic , Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition
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J. appl. oral sci ; 25(3): 265-273, May-June 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-893620

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Abstract Elderly denture wearers are commonly affected by Candida-associated denture stomatitis (DS), an inflammatory process of the oral mucosa strongly associated with Candida spp and other microorganisms, as well as local and systemic factors. The impaired immune response against pathogens is among the inherent host factors that have been also associated with the pathogenesis of DS. Mononuclear phagocytes respond to the pathogens through phagocytosis followed by the production of several substances inside the phagosomes, among them are the reactive nitrogen species (RNS). A failure in these mechanisms may contribute to the DS development. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of aging on the internalization and the production of nitric oxide (NO) by peritoneal adherent cells (PAC), in response to Candida albicans (C. albicans). Material and methods PAC obtained from young and aged mice were challenged with dead or viable C. albicans by using predetermined proportions (cells:yeast) for 30 and 120 minutes. Phagocytosis was analyzed by acridine orange dye, and NO production by the Griess reaction. Results C. albicans phagocytosis by PAC from aged mice was similar to that of young mice, although the cells from older mice cells present more internalized fungi compared with matched control. In addition, a tendency towards impaired NO production by peritoneal mononuclear phagocytes from aged mice was observed. Conclusions PAC from aged mice may capture and store many fungi, which in turn may mean that these cells are effectively unable to eliminate fungi, probably due to impaired NO production. Therefore, considering the important role of C. albicans overgrowth in the pathogenesis of DS and the aspects observed in this study, aging may favor the onset and severity of local candidosis such as DS and its systemic forms.


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Animals , Male , Phagocytosis/physiology , Stomatitis, Denture/metabolism , Stomatitis, Denture/microbiology , Candida albicans/pathogenicity , Aging/physiology , Cell Adhesion/physiology , Nitric Oxide/biosynthesis , Peritoneum/cytology , Reference Values , Time Factors , Candida albicans/isolation & purification , Candidiasis/microbiology , Age Factors , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Nitric Oxide/analysis
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An. bras. dermatol ; 91(5,supl.1): 84-86, Sept.-Oct. 2016. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-837924

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Abstract Lipomas are very common benign slow-growing soft tissue neoplasms composed of mature adipose tissue mostly diagnosed in the fifth decade of life. These tumors rarely present in the oral cavity, representing less than approximately 5% of all benign mouth tumors. They are usually less than 2cm in size and etiology remains unclear. We report a young male patient presenting with a giant lipoma in the buccal mucosa. Histopathology revealed a large area of mature fat cells consistent with conventional lipoma and an area of the mucosal lining of the lesion suggestive of morsicatio buccarum. In the present article, we emphasize the clinicopathological features and differential diagnosis of the disease.


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Humans , Male , Adult , Mouth Neoplasms/pathology , Lipoma/pathology , Mouth Mucosa/pathology , Mouth Neoplasms/surgery , Salivary Gland Neoplasms/pathology , Rare Diseases , Diagnosis, Differential , Lipoma/surgery , Mouth Mucosa/surgery
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J. appl. oral sci ; 23(5): 459-466, Sept.-Oct. 2015. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-764161

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Although some morphological investigations on aged human sublingual glands (HSG) found eventual phenomena identified as autolysis and mucous extravasation, the exact meaning of these findings has not been elucidated.Objective The aim of this work is to investigate whether acinar autolysis and mucous extravasation are related to the aging process in human sublingual glands. We also speculate if autolytic changes may assist forensic pathologists in determining time of death.Material and Methods 186 cadavers’ glands were allocated to age groups: I (0–30 years); II (31–60), and III (61–90). Time and mode of death were also recorded. Acinar autolysis and mucous extravasation were classified as present or absent. Ultrastructural analysis was performed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Data were compared using Mann-Whitney U, Spearman’s correlation coefficient, Kruskal-Wallis, and Dunn tests (p<0.05).Results There was correlation between age and acinar autolysis (r=0.38; p=0.0001). However, there was no correlation between autolysis and time of death. No differences were observed between genders. TEM showed mucous and serous cells presenting nuclear and membrane alterations and mucous cells were more susceptible to autolysis.Conclusion Acinar autolysis occurred in all age groups and increased with age while mucous extravasation was rarely found. Both findings are independent. Autolysis degrees in HSG could not be used to determine time of death.


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Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Acinar Cells/pathology , Autolysis/pathology , Sublingual Gland/pathology , Age Factors , Autopsy , Cadaver , Microscopy, Electron, Transmission , Mucous Membrane/pathology , Sex Factors , Statistics, Nonparametric , Time Factors
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J. appl. oral sci ; 21(6): 540-546, Nov-Dec/2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-697813

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Asymptomatic mouth floor enlargements may be observed in edentulous patients. These masses, which protrude from the mouth floor, may complicate the fitting of dentures and require surgery. Whether this "entity" may be considered an anatomical variation of the mouth floor or represent specific alterations in the sublingual gland is not known. Objective: The aim of this work is to investigate the morphological and morphometric aspects of the sublingual glands of edentulous patients with mouth floor enlargements and compare the glands of these patients with the sublingual glands of human cadavers. Material and Methods: Microscopic evaluation was performed on human sublingual glands from edentulous patients with mouth floor enlargements (n=20) and edentulous cadavers (n=20). The patients and cadavers were of similar ages. The data were compared using Mann-Whitney U, Fisher's exact and Student's t tests (p<0.05). Results: Acinar atrophy, duct-like structures, mononuclear infiltrates, replacement of parenchyma with fibrous/adipose tissue, mucous extravasation and oncocytosis were similar between the groups (p>0.05). Only the variables "autolysis" and "congested blood vessels" presented statistical difference between groups (p=0.014; p=0.043). The morphometric study revealed that the volume densities of acini, ducts, stroma and adipose tissue were similar between the groups (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: The microscopic characteristics of the sublingual glands in mouth floor enlargements in edentulous patients correspond to characteristics associated with the normal aging process. The glands are not pathological and represent an age-related alteration that occurs with or without the presence of the mouth floor enlargements. .


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Mouth, Edentulous/pathology , Sublingual Gland/anatomy & histology , Acinar Cells/pathology , Adipose Tissue/anatomy & histology , Aging/physiology , Cadaver , Hypertrophy/pathology , Mouth Floor , Reference Values , Statistics, Nonparametric , Stromal Cells
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UNOPAR Cient., Ciênc. biol. saude ; 15(3): 225-229, jul. 2013.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: lil-684885

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As doenças periodontais inflamatórias afetam os tecidos de suporte dos dentes e são desencadeadas por microrganismos Gram-negativos anaeróbios e facultativos, conhecidos como periodontopatógenos, sendo que alguns possuem a capacidade de invadir os tecidos periodontais e estabelecer uma infecção. Sabe-se que a evolução da doença é influenciada pela resposta inflamatória e imunológica do hospedeiro e envolve a participação de diversos tipos celulares, os quais produzem uma vasta gama de mediadores químicos, que atuam no microambiente local modulando a resposta de defesa em busca do controle da infecção. Dentre as diferentes células, os mastócitos são encontrados abundantemente nos tecidos periodontais inflamados cronicamente, sugerindo a participação destas células na patogenia da doença. Quando os mastócitos são ativados por patógenos, estas células liberam uma variedade de mediadores químicos, tais como citocinas pró-inflamatórias e imunorreguladoras que ativam outras células do sistema imune, contribuindo, desta forma, para o desenvolvimento e a amplificação da resposta de defesa. Além disso, sabe-se que os mastócitos possuem uma variedade de moléculas com potencial de mediar a destruição da matriz extracelular, característica da doença periodontal inflamatória. Sendo assim, o objetivo desta revisão de literatura foi abordar os aspectos da imunopatogênese da doença periodontal inflamatória, enfatizando a participação dos mastócitos neste processo.


Inflammatory periodontal diseases affect the supporting tissues of the teeth and are triggered by Gram-negative and facultative anaerobes known as periodontopathogens, which are capable of invading periodontal tissues and establish an infection. The evolution of this disease is influenced by inflammatory and immune responses of the host and involves the participation of different cell types. These cells produce a wide variety of chemical mediators that act in microenvironment modulating the defense response to control infection. Among the different cells, mast cells are abundantly found in chronic inflamed periodontal tissue, suggesting the involvement of these cells in the pathogenesis of the disease. After activation by pathogens, mast cells release a variety of chemical mediators, such as pro-inflammatory and immunoregulatory cytokines that activate other immune cells, thus contributing to the development of the defense response. Moreover, mast cells have a variety of molecules with potential to mediate the destruction of the extracellular matrix, which is characteristic of inflammatory periodontal disease. Here, current knowledge about the immunopathogenesis of inflammatory periodontal disease, emphasizing the involvement of mast cells, is reviewed.

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RGO (Porto Alegre) ; 60(4): 497-502, out.-dez. 2012. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-874821

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Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the presence of FGF-10 in mouse dental germs by means of the immunohistochemical technique, fromthe initial development phase through to the more advanced phases. Methods: Fetuses of five mice, on days 15.5, 16.5, 17.5, 18.5 and 19.5 of pregnancy, respectively, were collected. At time intervals of 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5 days after birth, the mouse offspring were sacrificed. The heads of all the specimens were fixed and submitted to histotechnique and3?m thick sections were obtained. The presence of FGF-10 was detected by means of the avidin-biotin-peroxidase immunohistochemistry technique.Results: Immunostaining was detected in both epithelium and ectomesenchyme with intensity and spatial-temporal differences. A reduction in the presence of FGF-10 was observed in the cervical loop area, on the lingual side of the incisor crowns, and both sides of the molar crowns. With the increase in enamel matrix deposition, immunostaining on the secretory pole of ameloblasts also increased. Conclusion: FGF-10 immunostaining could be related to cell proliferation in epithelium and cell differentiation in epithelium and ectomesenchyme. This could be related to morphological determination in intercuspal areas of molar germs and to continuous growth of the incisor crown. Decrease in FGF-10 in the cervical loop could be related to the termination of crown formation. Increase in FGF-10 expression in ameloblasts suggests a relationship with active enamel production. The results suggest the inclusion of the pattern of the presence of FGF-10 in future investigations into the cause of morphological anomalies, such as palato-gingival groove.


Objetivo: Identificar a presença de FGF-10 em germes dentários de rato pela técnica de imunohistoquímica. Métodos: Os fetos de cinco ratos, nos dias 15,5; 16,5; 17,5; 18,5; 19,5, respectivamente, de gravidez, foram coletados. Em intervalos de tempo de 0,5; 1,5; 2,5 e 3,5 dias após o nascimento, as proles de ratas foram sacrificadas. As cabeças de todos os exemplares foram fixadas e submetidas à histotécnica e cortes com 3?m de espessura foram obtidos. A presença de FGF-10 foi detectada pela técnica de imunohistoquímica da avidinabiotina-peroxidase. Resultados: A imunomarcação foi detectada no epitélio e no ectomesênquima com intensidade e diferenças espaço-temporais. Uma redução da presença de FGF-10 foi observada na área da alça cervical, no lado lingual de coroas de incisivo e em ambos os lados das coroas de molares. Com o aumento da deposição de matriz de esmalte, a imunomarcação no pólo secretor de ameloblastos também aumentou.Conclusão: a presença de FGF-10 parece estar relacionada com a proliferação de células no epitélio e diferenciação de células no epitélio e ectomesênquima. Isso pode estar relacionado à determinação morfológica nas áreas intercuspídeas de germes dos molares e ao crescimento contínuo da coroa nos incisivos. A diminuição do FGF-10 em áreas alça cervical parece estar relacionada com o término de formação da coroa. O aumento de FGF-10 em ameloblastos parece estar relacionada com a produção ativa de esmalte.


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Animals , Tooth Germ , Immunohistochemistry , Odontogenesis
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J. appl. oral sci ; 19(2): 182-188, May-Apr. 2011. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-586039

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Pleomorphic adenoma (PA), the most common salivary gland tumor, accounts for 54 to 65 percent of all salivary gland neoplasias and 80 percent of the benign salivary gland tumors. It most frequently affects the parotid gland, followed by the submandibular and the minor salivary glands. Microscopically, mucous, sebaceous, oncocytic and squamous metaplasia, sometimes with the formation of keratin pearls, may be present, but the latter rarely results in the formation of extensive keratin-flled cysts lined by squamous epithelium. Extensive squamous metaplasia can be mistaken for malignancy, including mucoepidermoid carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Here, we present an unusual case of PA with extensive squamous metaplasia and keratin cyst formations in a minor salivary gland, and discuss its microscopic features, including the immunohistochemical characteristics, and differential diagnosis of this uncommon presentation.


Subject(s)
Adult , Humans , Male , Adenoma, Pleomorphic/pathology , Salivary Gland Neoplasms/pathology , Salivary Glands, Minor/pathology , Immunohistochemistry , Keratins/biosynthesis , Metaplasia
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Braz. dent. j ; 18(2): 144-147, 2007. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-466508

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Primary failure of eruption represents a cessation of tooth eruption before emergence not due to a physical barrier or abnormal position and has no systemic cause. This failure of tooth eruption is rare phenomenon and it has not been associated with alterations of dental follicle. This case report describes a permanent right first molar with primary failure of eruption at the inferior border of the mandible presenting microscopic, clinical and radiographic findings compatible with follicular cystic lesion. The follicular tissues of this molar showed microscopic aspects of inflammation. Thus, pericoronal tissues surrounding long-term unerupted teeth with primary failure of eruption has potential to develop into odontogenic cysts. The lesion presented herein probably arose in association with a periodontal pocket mesial to the adjacent second molar, representing an atypical inflammatory follicular cyst. This case shares etiological, radiological and microscopic features with the usual form of the inflammatory follicular cyst associated with infected primary teeth, except for the infection pathways reaching the tooth follicle. The controversies regarding the terminology for this cyst are discussed.


A falha primária de erupção é caracterizada pelo não irrompimento de um dente sem que haja impedimento mecânico ou que o dente esteja em posição anormal ou devido à causas sistêmicas. É um fenômeno raro e não foi associado com alterações do folículo dentário. Este relato descreve um caso de falha primária de erupção de um primeiro molar inferior direito permanente, localizado na base da mandíbula, que apresenta achados clínicos, radiográficos e microscópicos compatíveis com cisto folicular. O folículo pericoronário deste molar apresentou aspectos microscópicos de inflamação. Assim como os tecidos pericoronários dos dentes não irrompidos, a longo prazo, os folículos pericoronários dos dentes com falha primária de irrompimento têm o potencial para desenvolver cistos odontogênicos. Esta lesão provavelmente surgiu em associação com uma bolsa periodontal na mesial do segundo molar adjacente, caracterizando um cisto folicular inflamatório atípico. Este caso apresenta características etiológicas, radiográficas e microscópicas comuns nos cistos foliculares inflamatórios associados a dentes decíduos infectados, com exceção das infecções que alcançam o folículo. São discutidas ainda as controvérsias relativas à terminologia deste cisto.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Dental Sac/pathology , Mandibular Diseases/complications , Odontogenic Cysts/complications , Tooth, Unerupted/etiology , Mandibular Diseases , Molar/pathology , Odontogenic Cysts , Periodontal Pocket/complications , Radiography, Panoramic , Terminology as Topic
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Arq. odontol ; 43(1): 9-12, 2007. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-518044

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O fibroma odontogênico periférico (FOP) é uma neoplasia benigna com origem a partir do ectomesênquima odontogênico. A lesão possui crescimento lento e acomete a gengiva, com maior incidência na região da papila interdentária. Apresenta-se com uma massa gengival frequentemente séssil, de consistência firme, recoberta por mucosa aparentemente normal. O presente trabalho objetiva relatar um caso de FOP na região anterior da maxila, relacionando os achados da literatura pertinente, especialmente, quanto aos aspectos clínicos e histopatológicos do tumor.


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Female , Adult , Odontogenic Cysts/therapy , Granuloma, Pyogenic/therapy , Fibroma/therapy
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Rev. Assoc. Paul. Cir. Dent ; 60(1): 50-54, jan.-fev. 2006. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-472562

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Os mastócitos apresentam grânulos citoplasmáticos, que contêm, dentre as várias substâncias biologicamente ativas, a histamina, que está associada com fenômenos vasculoexsudativos da resposta inflamatória inicial. Embora o mastócito esteja presente nos demais tecidos conjuntivos do corpo humano, ainda não está bem esclarecida, na literatura, a sua presença no tecido pulpar. Com o objetivo de contribuir com o esclarecimento dos eventos iniciais da resposta de defesa da polpa dentária, propusemo-nos a identificar a presença de mastócitos nas amostras de tecido pulpar sem inflamação, com inflamação e com pulpite crônica hiperplásica, utilizando a técnica de imuno-histoquímica, por meio da imunoperoxidase. Nossos resultados demonstraram a presença de mastócitos apenas nas amostras de pulpite crônica hiperplásica.


Subject(s)
Dental Pulp , Immunohistochemistry , Mast Cells
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Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo ; 47(5): 267-273, Sept.-Oct. 2005.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-417085

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A paracoccidioidomicose é uma doença granulomatosa crônica que induz resposta inflamatória e imune específica. A participação do óxido nítrico (NO), produto da enzima óxido nítrico sintase induzível (iNOS), como uma importante molécula fungicida contra o fungo Paracoccidioides brasiliensis tem sido demonstrada. Com o objetivo de melhor caracterizar as lesões orais da paracoccidioidomicose (OP), propusemos estudo imunohistoquímico das células iNOS+ e das células CD45RO+, CD3+, CD8+, CD20+, CD68+ e mastócitos. As amostras foram distribuídas em grupos de acordo com o número de fungos viáveis por mm2. Nossos resultados demonstraram leve imunomarcação para iNOS nas células gigantes multinucleadas (MNGC) e na maioria das células mononucleares (MN), e a proporção de células MN/MNGC iNOS+ na OP foi comparável a do grupo Controle (tecido bucal clinicamente saudável). Adicionalmente, nossa análise revelou similaridade no número de células CD4+ entre o Controle e o grupo de OP com elevado número de fungos. Estes achados sugerem que a baixa expressão de iNOS e a diminuição de células CD4+ na OP podem representar possíveis mecanismos que permitiram a multiplicação local do fungo e a manutenção das lesões bucais ativas.


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , /immunology , Macrophages/immunology , Mouth Diseases/immunology , Nitric Oxide/biosynthesis , Paracoccidioidomycosis/immunology , /metabolism , Chronic Disease , Immunity, Cellular , Macrophages/metabolism , Mouth Diseases/microbiology , Mouth Mucosa/immunology , Mouth Mucosa/microbiology , Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II/metabolism
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Braz. dent. j ; 14(3): 223-226, 2003. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-356717

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Pilomatricomas são tumores relativamente raros de origem ectodérmica a partir das células da bainha externa do folículo piloso. Estes se apresentam geralmente como nódulos dérmicos ou subcutâneos, usualmente assintomáticos, solitários, firmes ou duros e extremamente móveis. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar um caso que ilustra a dificuldade de diagnóstico encontrada pelos cirurgiões e patologistas bucais e apresentar uma revisão da literatura relativa aos pilomatricomas da região auricular.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Hair Diseases/diagnosis , Pilomatrixoma/diagnosis , Skin Neoplasms/diagnosis , Ear, External , Hair Diseases/pathology , Pilomatrixoma/pathology , Skin Neoplasms/pathology
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Rev. odonto ciênc ; 17(35): 27-37, jan.-mar. 2002. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-329153

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A poliuretana derivada do óleo da mamona tem sido estudada para substituir o tecido ósseo, considerando-se que ela tem demonstrado ser um material biocompotível e barato. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi estudar o tipo, intensidade e duraçäo da resposta inflamatória induzida por esta poliuretana. A suspensäo do material na forma calcificada foi testada em camundongos isogênicos C57/BL/6. Por meio de microscopia de luz observou-se a migraçäo de leucócitos na cavidade peritoneal da suspensäo, a qual revelou, inicialmente, o crescimento e predomínio do número de neutrófilos, e subsequente ao decréscimo destes, o predomínio dos mononucleares. E, embora no pulmäo e no tecido subcutâneo, após as injeçöes endovenosa e subcutânea, a cinética de leucócitos tenha sido semelhante a essa, no último, observamos a diferenciaçäo morfológica de macrófagos e o desenvolvimento de granduloma do tipo corpo estranho. Portanto, concluímos que a poliuretana derivada do óleo da mamona apresentou um comportamento favorável à biocompatibilidade


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Animals , Mice , Polyurethanes , Transplants , Inflammation , Biocompatible Materials
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Rev. Fac. Odontol. Bauru ; 7(3/4): 63-70, jul.-dez. 1999. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-298409

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O flúor tem uma importante participaçäo na prevençäo da cárie dentária, estando disponível principalmente na água de abastecimento. Este íon tem sido associado com a inibiçäo da desmineralizaçäo e a aceleraçäo da remineralizaçäo durante o processo carioso. A presença constante do flúor nos fluídos bucais constitui o principal fator na prevençäo da cárie. Além disso, tem-se demonstrado que o flúor na placa bacteriana pode inibir a produçäo de ácidos pelas bactérias cariogênicas. Entretanto, fluorose dentária pode ocorrer se as concentraçöes de flúor forem excessivas no interior ou nas proximidades do esmalte em formaçäo, durante sua fase de desenvolvimento pré-eruptiva. A fluorose caracteriza-se pelo aumento da porosidade na superfície e subsuperfície do esmalte, resultando em esmalte com aparência opaca. Os efeitos tóxicos do flúor sobre o esmalte em desenvolvimento estäo associados com sua influência tanto sobre os ameloblastos, como sobre o estágio de maturaçäo da formaçäo do esmalte. No momento da prescriçäo de terapia com flúor, os profissionais devem ter conhecimento da exposiçäo total do paciente ao flúor, bem como dos fatores ambientais que podem influenciar a sua absorçäo e aumentar a incidência e gravidade da fluorose dentária. O objetivo desta revisäo é discutir os mecanismos biológicos e a influência dos fatores ambientais na fluorose dentária. A participaçäo do flúor na prevençäo da cárie também será discutida, abordando a desmineralizaçäo e remineralizaçäo dentária e seu efeito inibitório sobre a placa bacteriana


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Dental Caries/drug therapy , Fluorine/therapeutic use , Actinomyces viscosus/isolation & purification , Actinomyces/classification , Actinomyces/isolation & purification , Biological Factors , Dental Caries/prevention & control , Dental Enamel/drug effects , Tooth Demineralization/etiology , Fluorine/analysis , Fluorine/adverse effects , Fluorine/pharmacology , Fluorosis, Dental/etiology , Fluorosis, Dental/pathology , Dental Plaque/microbiology , Dental Plaque/drug therapy , Tooth Remineralization/methods , Streptococcus mutans/isolation & purification , Streptococcus sanguis/isolation & purification
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Ribeiräo Preto; s.n; 1997. 162 p. ilus, tab, graf. (BR).
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-303976

ABSTRACT

A reabsorçäo dentoalveolar caracteriza-se pela presença de leucócitos monocelulares, células blásticas e clásticas, responsáveis pela desintegraçäo dos tecidos dentários mineralizados. Os aspectos morfológicos sugerem a participaçäo de eventos inflamatórios, com migraçäo, diferenciaçäo e manutençäo de células do sistema fagocítico mononuclear no sítio da reabsorçäo. O objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar o papel dos constituintes dentários humanos (esmalte e dentina) como indutores de resposta inflamatória, para correlacioná-los com o processo de reabsorçäo. A fim de se avaliar a reaçäo inflamatória tecidual, camundongos isogênicos BALB/c foram injetados, por via subcutânea, com esmalte e dentina. Após 2, 5, 8, 12, 16 e 24 dias, as lesöes foram excisadas e preparadas com glicolmetacrilato para análise microscópica. Para ambos os constituintes, inicialmente o infiltrado era predominantemente neutrofilico e, nos períodos posteriores, mononuclear com progressiva maturaçäo até a formaçäo de um granuloma epitelióide constituído de um grande número de células gigantes multinucleadas. Camundongos BALB/c foram injetados por via intraperitoneal com esmalte e dentina humanos para a avaliaçäo do influxo de leucócitos para a cavidade peritoneal. A cinética de migraçäo caracterizou-se pelo aumento progressivo dos neutrófilos com reduçäo subsequente de seu número. Nos períodos mais tardios, foi observado um aumento do número de mononucleares. Por meio de método colorimétrico, observou-se a produçäo de óxido nítrico (NO) e de peróxido de hidrogênio (H2O2), e através de método imunocitoquímico, identificou-se a expressäo de Interleucina (IL)-1...


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Animals , Male , Infant , Mice , Dental Enamel , Dentin , Alveolar Bone Loss , Inflammation , Tooth Resorption
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