Use of Residual Lignocellulosic Biomass and Algal Biomass to Produce Biofuels.

Efforts are intensifying to identify new biofuel sources in response to the pressing need to mitigate environmental pollutants, such as greenhouse gases, which are key contributors to global warming and various worldwide calamities. Algae and microalgae present themselves as excellent alternatives for solid-gaseous fuel production, given their renewable nature and non-polluting characteristics. However, making biomass production from these organisms economically feasible remains a challenge. This article collates various studies on the use of lignocellulosic waste, transforming it from environmental waste to valuable organic supplements for algae and microalgae cultivation. The focus is on enhancing biomass production and the metabolites derived from these biomasses.

Contributions to Odontogryllini (Orthoptera: Gryllidae: Landrevinae) with comments on its taxonomic status and description of a new species of Xulavuna de Mello & Campos, 2014.

Odontogryllini is a tribe of ground-dwelling crickets exclusive to America. After several taxonomic rearrangements, this tribe has five genera and 23 species now placed in the subfamily Landrevinae. These crickets have dorsoventrally depressed bodies and are moderately to densely covered with bristles. The males may bear tegminal, metanotal, or tergal glands. In this contribution, we discuss the taxonomic status and the morphological features of Odontogryllini and the other two tribes of Landrevinae: Landrevini and Prolandrevini. The presence of dorsal spines between the outer spurs of the hind tibia distinguishes Odontogryllini from Prolandrevini, and the straight or slightly arcuate but never S-shaped stridulum from Landrevini. We also propose the enlarged and plate-like rami as a diagnostic characteristic to distinguish Odontogryllini from Landrevini. Additionally, we describe a new species of the genus Xulavuna de Mello & Campos from the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest, named Xulavuna krenakore sp. nov..

Analysis of the penetration of NaOCl 5.25% into dentinal tubules using different irrigation protocols: An ex vivo study.

The objective of the study was to investigate the 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) penetration into the dentinal tubules after different irrigation methods. Seventy canines were stained with 1% crystal violet and divided into groups (n = 20): GEC-EasyClean; GPUI-E1 Irrisonic ultrasonic insert; GXP-XP-Endo finisher; GPC-conventional irrigation and GNC-stained tooth without irrigation. Axial sections (16×) were assessed and irrigant penetration was quantified as a bleaching halo on the surface of the apical, middle and coronal third. In the apical third, GPUI promoted greater NaOCl penetration (p < 0.05). GXP was better than GEC (p < 0.05), as was GPC (p > 0.05). The GPUI and GXP groups were similar in the middle and coronal third (p > 0.05). GPUI and GXP showed better results than GEC (p < 0.05). GPUI was more effective in the apical third and like GXP in the cervical and middle third.

The incidence of osteoradionecrosis of the jaws in oral cavity cancer patients treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: A systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted to define the incidence of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) in patients with oral cavity cancer (OCC) treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), and to identify the risk factors influencing its development. STUDY DESIGN: Six databases were searched systematically. A meta-analysis was performed to determine overall, spontaneous, and dental extraction-attributed incidences of ORN. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation tool evaluated evidence certainty. RESULTS: Out of 11 eligible studies, 6 underwent meta-analysis for the overall aggregated ORN incidence in OCC patients receiving IMRT, resulting in an incidence rate of 8% (95% CI: 6%-11%). Regarding development reasons, 2 studies were assessed, revealing an incidence of 36% (95% CI: 1%-98%) for spontaneous ORN, and 17% (95% CI: 5%-44%) ensued from dental extraction exclusively pre-RT. All rates had very low certainty of evidence. Factors significantly correlated with ORN development included postoperative RT use (78%), employment of therapeutic doses above 50 Gy, and mandibular involvement (80.5%). CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that IMRT alone is not sufficient to decrease ORN rates in OCC patients, underscoring the importance of precisely identifying the involved risk factors. However, further detailed primary studies will be necessary.

Stability of implants placed simultaneously or in a delayed manner on fresh frozen onlay allografts in rabbits.

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the stability of implants installed simultaneously and in a delayed manner in fresh frozen onlay allografts in the tibiae of rabbits. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Analyses of the resonance frequency (ISQ) and removal torque were performed. The calvarium of three rabbits was used as donor site. Ten New Zealand female rabbits received four allografts of the same dimensions, two in each tibia. The tibiae were randomly allocated into the following two groups: Group 1, the tibiae that received implants after 84 days of healing, and Group 2, those who received the implants simultaneously with the grafts. Both groups were followed for 126 days. Proximal implants in each group were evaluated by resonance frequency (ISQ) on days 0 and 126, and the distal ones with removal torque on day 126. RESULTS: In both groups, an increase in the ISQ value of day 0-126 was observed, with a statistically significant difference (Group 1 P = 0.049 and Group 2 P = 0.021). When comparing the resonance frequency at day 0 to day 126, and the gain of stability between these days, no statistically significant difference between groups could be observed. The removal torque showed a statistically significant difference between groups 1 and 2 (P = 0.042). CONCLUSION: There was an increase in stability in groups according to the analysis of resonance frequency. Implants installed in a delayed manner in allografts showed higher shear force, according to the removal torque analysis.

Morphological analysis of cell cannibalism: An auxiliary tool in the prediction of central giant cell granuloma clinical behavior.

Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) is a benign jaw lesion with variable clinical behavior. Cell cannibalism is a cellular process associated with aggressiveness and invasion in malignant neoplasms. Here, we morphologically investigated cell cannibalism as an auxiliary method to predict CGCG clinical behavior. Cell cannibalism was quantitatively evaluated in 19 cases of peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG), 38 cases of CGCG (non-aggressive and aggressive), and 19 cases of giant cell tumor of bone (GCT) stained with hematoxylin and eosin. T-test was performed to assess the differences between the variables analyzed (p ≤ 0.05). Cell cannibalism was identified in 21% of non-aggressive CGCGs and 68.4% of aggressive CGCGs. A significantly higher amount of cannibal multinucleated giant cells (CMGC) was observed in aggressive CGCG compared to PGCG and non-aggressive CGCG (p = 0.042; p = 0.044, respectively). There were no significant differences in the CMGC index between non-aggressive CGCG and PGCG (p = 0.858) and between aggressive CGCG and GCT (p = 0.069). CGGC cases that exhibited rapid growth and tooth displacement and/or root resorption had a higher amount of CMGC (p = 0.035; p = 0.041, respectively). Cell cannibalism can be identified in CGCG through routine anatomopathological examination. The quantification of CMGC can help to predict the clinical behavior of central giant cell granuloma.

Odontogenic maxillary sinusitis associated with foreign body displacement after tooth extraction: report of an unusual case / Sinusite maxilar odontogênica por corpo estranho após extração dentária: relato de um caso incomum

Background: Odontogenic maxillary sinusitis caused by a foreign body presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its infrequent occurrence and unique characteristics compared to sinusitis originating from other sources. CaseReport:Illustrating such fact, this report presents the clinical case of a 37-year-old woman referred complaining of pain in the same region where she had extracted her upper right first molar five days before. The intraoral examination revealed the presence of an orifice in the region, suggesting oroantral communication. Imaging exams revealed opacification of the right maxillary sinus and the unexpected presence of a highly radiodense object. With the diagnosis of maxillary sinusitis due to a foreign body established, the surgical approach initially consisted of administering preoperative medication, preceded by access to the maxillary antrum using the Caldwell-Luc technique. The object was found and removed, consisting of a surgical drill. At follow-up there was complete absence of symptoms and complete closure of communication. Conclusion: Cases of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis caused by drill detachment after tooth extraction are fairly uncommon. A thorough clinical evaluation proved to be essential and the Caldwell-Luc access was effective, safe and with good postoperative results, even with the absence of standardized diagnostic and management methods(AU)

Contexto: A sinusite maxilar odontogênica causada por corpo estranho apresenta desafios diagnósticos e terapêuticos devido à sua ocorrência infrequente e características únicas em comparação com sinusites originadas de outras fontes. Relato do Caso: Ilustrando tal fato, este relato apresenta o caso clínico de uma mulher de 37 anos de idade encaminhada com queixa de dor em mesma região que havia extraído o primeiro molar superior direito cinco dias antes. Ao exame intraoral verificou-se a presença de um orifício na região, sugerindo comunicação oroantral. Os exames de imagem revelaram opacificação do SM direito e a inesperada presença de um objeto altamente radiodenso. Com o diagnóstico de sinusite maxilar por corpo estranho estabelecido, a abordagem cirúrgica consistiu inicialmente na administração de medicação pré-operatória, precedida pelo acesso ao antro maxilar através da técnica de Caldwell-Luc. O objeto foi encontrado e removido, consistindo em uma broca cirúrgica. Ao acompanhamento houve ausência completa dos sintomas e total fechamento da comunicação. Conclusão: Casos de sinusite maxilar odontogênica causada por descolamento da broca após extração dentária são bastante incomuns. Uma avaliação clínica minuciosa mostrou-se primordial e o acesso de Caldwell-Luc eficaz, seguro e com bons resultados pós-operatórios, mesmo com as ausências de métodos de diagnóstico e manejo padronizados.(AU)

Behavioral and clinical aspects associated with probable sleep bruxism in early childhood / Aspectos comportamentais e clínicos associados ao provável bruxismo do sono na primeira infância

Introduction: Although many studies are being carried out with sleep bruxism, the literature points to a lack of studies with methodological quality in children. Objective: To evaluate the behavioral and clinical aspects associated with probable sleep bruxism in early childhood. Material and method: A cross-sectional observational study carried out with 371 children between 4 and 6 years of age. Parents answered a questionnaire with aspects related to their children's sleep behavior. Among the clinical characteristics, the presence of lip sealing, clicking, teeth marks on the jugal mucosa, and the side of the tongue was evaluated. Tooth wear was assessed using the BEWE index criteria. Simple logistic regression models were adjusted for each independent variable, estimating the gross odds ratios with the respective 95% confidence intervals. Variables with P <0.20 in the individual analyzes were adjusted in a multiple logistic regression model, with those with P ≤ 0.05 remaining in the model. Result: 42.4% of parents reported that their children gritted their teeth while sleeping. Children who showed wear on their teeth were 1.53 times more likely to grind their teeth. There was no significant association with the other variables analyzed (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Behavioral aspects were not associated with probable sleep bruxism. Among the clinical characteristics evaluated, tooth wear showed an association, which may indicate the probable bruxism of sleep in early childhood.

Introdução: Embora muitos estudos estejam sendo realizados com o bruxismo do sono, a literatura aponta uma carência de estudos com qualidade metodológica em crianças. Objetivo: Avaliar os aspectos comportamentais e clínicos associados ao provável bruxismo do sono na primeira infância. Material e método: Estudo observacional transversal realizado com 371 crianças entre 4 e 6 anos de idade. Os pais responderam a um questionário com aspectos relacionados ao comportamento do sono de seus filhos. Entre as características clínicas, foram avaliados a presença de selamento labial, estalidos, marcas dos dentes na mucosa julgal e na lateral da língua. O desgaste dentário foi avaliado por meio dos critérios do índice de BEWE. Foram ajustados modelos de regressão logística simples, para cada variável independente, estimando-se os odds ratios brutos com os respectivos intervalos de 95% de confiança. As variáveis com P< 0.20 nas análises individuais foram ajustadas em um modelo de regressão logística múltipla, permanecendo no modelo aquelas com P ≤ 0.05. Resultado: 42.4% dos pais relataram que seus filhos rangiam os dentes enquanto dormiam. Crianças que apresentaram desgastes nos dentes, tinham 1.53 vezes mais chances de ranger os dentes. Não houve associação significativa com as demais variáveis ​​analisadas (P> 0.05). Conclusão: Aspectos comportamentais não apresentaram associação com o provável bruxismo do sono. Entre as características clínicas avaliadas, o desgaste dentário apresentou associação, podendo ser um indicador para o provável bruxismo do sono na primeira infância.

Atividade antimicrobiana de substâncias fitoterápicas utilizadas no tratamento de afecções bucais: estudo in vitro / Antimicrobian activity of phytoterapicsubstances used in the treatment of buccal afecctions: In vitro study / Actividad antimicrobiana de sustancias fitoterapéuticas utilizadas en el tratamiento de trastornos orales: estudio in vitro

Introdução:A utilização de fitoterápicos para os tratamentos de prevenção e de suporte de patologias situadas nos diversos órgãos e tecidos, caracteriza-se como uma prática amplamente disseminada no Brasil.Objetivo:Avaliar a ação antimicrobiana de 09 substâncias fitoterápicas utilizadas costumeiramentepara o tratamento de suporte em algumas afecções bucais no nordeste brasileiro. Materiais:O experimento in vitrofoi realizado no Laboratório de Microbiologia do Centro de Biociências da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, e o preparo foi realizado por decocção em por um período de 10 minutos e para cada espécie de bactérias, foram utilizadas duas Placas dePetri com meio de cultura Agar Muller Hinton.Métodos:Para a realização da decocção, foi utilizadauma quantidade de 10 gramas eesperou-se os preparos atingir a temperatura ambiente (37º),aatividade antimicrobiana foi avaliada frente à duas cepas de bactérias,através de uma técnica de observação em laboratório, para cada espécie de bactéria.Foram utilizadas duas Placas de Petri com meio de cultura Agar Muller Hinton, onde a inoculação foi realizada por meio de Swabs, e sobre os quais foram realizadoscinco poços de aproximadamente 6 mm de diâmetro. Resultados:Os extratos da semente de manuscada, óleo de coco, casca de cajueiro, semente de sucupira, raiz de urtiga branca e gengibre, foram ineficazes contra o Streptococcus mutans,e Streptococcus mitis,por outro lado o extrato de româ exibiu eficácia para o Streptococcus mutanse a pedra hume exibiu eficácia parao Streptococcus mitis.Conclusões:Os extratos de casca de cajueiro, casca de romã, gengibre e de pedra hume foram eficazes antibacterianos sobre Streptococcus mutansquando comparado com o Periogard®, considerado padrão ouro nos estudos sobre os agentes antibacterianos na odontologia (AU).

Introduction:The use of herbal medicines for the prevention and support treatments of pathologies located in the various organs and tissues is characterized as a widespread practice in Brazil.Objective:To analyze, from the elaboration of antibiogramsof the species Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus mitis, the antimicrobial activity of phytotherapeutic species in oral disorders.Materials:The in vitro experiment was carried out at the Microbiology Laboratory of the Biosciences Center of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, and the preparation was carried out by decoction in a period of 10 minutes and for each species of bacteria, two plates were used Petri dish with Agar Muller Hinton culture medium.Methods:For the decoction, a quantity of 10 grams was used and the preparations were expected to reach room temperature (37º), the antimicrobial activity was evaluated against two strains of bacteria, using a laboratory observation technique, for each species of bacteria, two Petri dishes with Agar Muller Hinton culture medium were used, where the inoculation was performed by means of Swabs, and on which five wells of approximately 6 mm in diameter were made.Results:The extracts of the mamuscada seed, coconut oil, cashew bark, sucupira seed, white nettle root and ginger, were ineffective against Streptococcus mutans, and Streptococcus mitis, on the other hand, pomegranate extract showed efficacy for Streptococcus mutans and the hume stone showed efficacy for Streptococcus mitis. Conclusions:Cashew bark, pomegranate, ginger and hume stone extracts were effective antibacterials against Streptococcus mutans when compared to Periogard®, considered the gold standard in studies on antibacterial agents in dentistry (AU).

Introducción: El uso de hierbas medicinales para la prevención y el tratamiento de apoyo de patologías localizadas en los diversos órganos y tejidos se caracteriza como una práctica generalizada en Brasil. Objetivo:analizar, a partir de la elaboración de antibiogramas de las especies Streptococcus mutans y Streptococcus mitis, la actividad antimicrobiana de las especies fitoterapéuticas en los trastornos orales.Materiales:Elexperimento in vitro se realizó en el Laboratorio de Microbiología del Centro de Biociencias de la Universidad Federal de Rio Grande do Norte, y la preparación se realizó por decocción en un período de 10 minutos y para cada especie de bacteria, se utilizaron dos placas. Placa de Petri con medio de cultivo Agar Muller Hinton. Resultados:los extractos de semilla de mamuscada, aceite de coco, corteza de anacardo, semilla de sucupira, raíz de ortiga blanca y jengibre, no fueron efectivos contra Streptococcus mutans y Streptococcus mitis, por otrolado, el extracto de granada mostró eficacia para Streptococcus mutans y el cálculo de húmero mostraron eficacia para Streptococcus mitis.Métodos:Para la decocción, se utilizó una cantidad de 10 gramos y se esperaba que las preparaciones alcanzaran la temperatura ambiente (37º), se evaluó la actividad antimicrobiana contra dos cepas de bacterias, utilizando una técnica de observación de laboratorio. Para cada especie de bacteria, se utilizaron dos placas de Petri con medio de cultivo Agar Muller Hinton, donde la inoculación se realizó por medio de hisopos, y en la cual se hicieron cinco pozos de aproximadamente 6 mm de diámetro.Conclusiones:los extractos de corteza de anacardo, granada, jengibre y cálculos de húmero fueron antibacterianos efectivos contra Streptococcus mutans en comparación con Periogard®, considerado el estándar de oro en estudios sobre agentes antibacterianos en odontología (AU).

Computed tomographically guided injection of cyanoacrylate in association with preoperative radioguided occult lesion localization of ground-glass opacities.

Intraoperative localization of a ground-glass opacity (GGO) is difficult because it is not easy to palpate and may be invisible at radioscopy. Therefore various techniques have been developed to improve intraoperative localization of these lesions, allowing adequate surgical resection. We report 2 cases of preoperative localization of GGOs through computed tomographically guided injection of cyanoacrylate in association with radioguided occult lesion localization (ROLL).

Avaliação clínica e radiográfica de intrusão dentária na dentição decídua: relato de caso / Clinical and radiographic evaluation of dental intrusion in the decidualdentition: case report

Introdução:A intrusão resulta no deslocamento do dente no sentido axial para o interior do osso alveolar, podendo causar injúrias à estrutura periodontal e ao tecido pulpar através do esmagamento e ruptura das fibras do ligamento periodontal e do aporte vascular.Objetivo:abordar a ocorrência de um traumatismo dentário do tipo intrusivo, na dentição decídua, descrevendo aspectos relacionados ao diagnóstico, tratamento e proservação da unidade dentária. Relato de caso:Paciente, quatro anos de idade, gênero feminino, apresentou traumatismo dentário condizente com o diagnóstico de luxação intrusiva, foi estabelecido um tratamento conservador, preservando o elemento dentário no arco até que ocorresse a esfoliação do mesmo. No presente caso, obteve-se um bom prognóstico, visto que foi percebida a reerupção do elemento dentário no período de dois meses.Conclusões:O conhecimento das técnicas de manipulação dos traumatismos dento-alveolares e dos tecidos moles é imprescindível para a realização de um tratamento adequado dessas condições. Desta maneira, é importante o cirurgião-dentista ter habilidades no manejo da criança para um correto diagnóstico, estabelecendo um adequado tratamento, para melhor prognostico da unidade dentária (AU).

Introduction:Intrusion results in axial displacement of the tooth into the alveolar bone and may cause damage to the periodontal structure and pulp tissue by crushing and rupturing the periodontal ligament fibers and vascular input.Objective:To address the occurrence of intrusive dental trauma in the deciduous dentition, describing aspects related to the diagnosis, treatment and proservation of the dental unit. Case report:Patient, four years old, female, had dental trauma consistent with the diagnosis of intrusive dislocation, a conservative treatment was established, preserving the dental element in the arch until exfoliation occurred. In the present case, a good prognosis was obtained, since it was noticed the re-erection of the dental element in the period of two months. Conclusions:The knowledge of the techniques of manipulation of dento-alveolar and soft tissue trauma is essential for the adequate treatment of these conditions. In this way, it is important for the dental surgeon to have skills in the management of the child for a correct diagnosis, establishing an appropriate treatment, for a better prognosis of the dental unit (AU).

Characterization of oral cancer diagnostic delay in the state of Alagoas.

UNLABELLED: Oral cancer in Brazil still presents high levels of incidence and mortality bearing different traits throughout the national territory. In most of the cases the diagnosis is late; however there is a great possibility for cure when treated early on. AIM: to assess factors associated with the late diagnosis of oral cancer in the state of Alagoas. MATERIAL AND METHODS: a prospective cross-sectional study was carried out in 74 patients, all of them diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma in a hospital of Alagoas, between July of 2007 and September of 2008. A semi-structured interview was given, obtaining socio-demographic data, the type of professional help sought, symptom onset, referrals and tumor clinical stage at the moment of diagnosis. RESULTS: According to the results obtained in this study, the patients usually sought professional medical help, rather than dental help when a lesion in the mouth appeared, being always referred to a specialist by the dentist, in advanced stages of the disease. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests the need for continued education programs for the population and professionals aiming at the early identification of symptoms of the illness; however needing further studies.

Oral cancer: population sample of the state of Alagoas at a reference hospital.

UNLABELLED: The incidence and mortality of oral cancer in Brazil remains high; the disease manifests varying features throughout the country. AIM: To analyze the epidemiology of oral cancer, including the prevalence, type and site of lesions, the distribution in the state of Alagoas, staging, treatment, and social and demographic aspects. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive retrospective study was carried out. Data were gathered from records of a hospital in Alagoas from January 2000 to December 2006. RESULTS: Of 396 cases (100% of the sample), 62.70% were male and 37.30% female. Most tumors were on the tongue. The mean age was 61.95 years (SD=14.56 years), and 95.2% of the sample were aged over 40 years. Most of lesions were stage II (57.04%). Radiotherapy was the most common treatment. CONCLUSION: This study revealed the epidemiology of oral cancer patients at a reference hospital in the state of Alagoas. The results showed that oral cancer occurs mostly in males in the sixth decade of life; the most common site is the tongue, followed by the floor of the mouth.

Avaliação das manifestações orais em crianças e adolescentes internos em um hospital submetidos à terapia antineoplásica / Oral manifestations in hospitalized children and adolescents subjected to antineoplastic therapy

Objetivo: Identificar a prevalência das alterações bucais decorrentes do tratamento antineoplásico e sua correlação com o hemograma em crianças e adolescentes internos pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) em um hospital em Maceió-AL. Método: Estudo transversal realizado na enfermaria da Oncologia Pediátrica de um hospital em Maceió-AL, com uma amostra de 40 pacientes oncológicos em terapia antineoplásica, com idade entre 1 e 17 anos, de ambos os gêneros, atendidos no período de fevereiro à setembro de 2011. Foi preenchido um prontuário com dados referentes à história médica, a doença atual, odontológica e nutricional, hábitos de higiene oral, hemogramas realizados, incluindo hematócritos, hemoglobina, plaquetas e leucócitos, bem como exame extra e intra-oral uma ou mais vezes. Foi realizada análise estatística descritiva e utilizado o teste não paramétrico de Mann-Whitney com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Houve maior prevalência no gênero masculino (57,5%) e dos tumores sólidos (45%). Em 80% houve alguma alteração oral, com predominância de petéquias (40%), seguida de mucosite (35,5%), boca seca (17,5%), úlcera (15%), sangramento gengival (15%), candidíase (10%), gengivite ulcerativa necrosante (10%) e palidez da mucosa (5%). Houve 15% dos internamentos por alterações orais. Houve relação positiva entre plaquetas e leucócitos e a presença de petéquias (p<0,05). Para sangramento gengival houve relação positiva entre todas as variáveis do hemograma (p<0,05). Para pacientes com mucosite grau III e IV houve relação positiva entre leucócitos e plaquetas. Houve diferença significativa entre as distribuições de idade dos pacientes com gengivite ulcerativa necrosante (GUN) e sem GUN (p<0,05). Conclusão: Houve alta ocorrência de alterações orais, significância para as variáveis do exame hematológico analisadas e a ocorrência de complicações orais e ocorrência de GUN nos adolescentes da pesquisa...

Objective: To identify the prevalence of oral manifestations subsequentto antineoplastic therapy and its correlation with complete blood countin children and adolescents admitted in a public hospital in the city ofMaceió, AL, Brazil.Method: This cross-sectional study was undertaken in the PediatricOncology outpatient service of a hospital located in Maceió, AL, Brazil.Forty male and female 1-17-year-old oncologic patients subjected toantineoplastic therapy between February and September 2011 wereenrolled. A clinical chart was filled out containing data on the medicalhistory, the current disease, dental and nutritional history, oral hygienehabits, results of complete blood counts, including hematocrit,hemoglobin, platelet and leukocyte counts, as well as extra- andintraoral examination performed once or more times. Descriptivestatistical analysis was performed using the non-parametric Mann-Whitney test with a significance level of 5%.Results: There was prevalence of males (57.5%) and solid tumors (45%).Eighty percent of the patients presented some type of oral alterationwith predominance of petechiae (40%), followed by mucositis (35.5%),dry mouth (17.5%), ulcers (15%), gingival bleeding (15%), candidiasis(10%), necrotizing ulcer gingivitis (NUG) (10%) and pale mucosa (5%).In 15% of the cases, oral alterations resulted in hospitalizations. Therewas positive correlation between platelet and leukocyte counts and thepresence of petechiae (p<0.05). Gingival bleeding had positivecorrelation with all complete blood count variables. Patients with gradeIII and IV mucositis presented positive correlation between leukocytesand platelets. There was a statistically significant difference betweenthe age distribution of patients with or without NUG (p<0.05).Conclusion: There was high incidence of oral alterations, significancebetween the hematological exam variables and occurrence oralcomplications and NUG in the adolescents in this study...

Sturge-Weber syndrome: a case report

Introduction: The Sturge-Weber Syndrome, also known as encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, is a rare vascular neurocutaneous alteration. The main clinical features of this syndrome are facial vascular cutaneous naevus, usually unilateral, which often follows the outline distribution of trigeminal nerve. Objective: To report a clinical case of Sturge-Weber Syndrome in a 29-yeral-old male patient who presented oral manifestations related to the syndrome. Case report and conclusion: The patient reported that he had presented a cutaneous vascular nevus on the face during childhood as well as epileptic crisis episodes. However, he had no ophthalmic alterations. Sturge-Weber syndrome is a systemic condition commonly affecting oral cavity through vascular lesions, therefore, dentists' knowledge is extremely important to provide an adequate dental treatment without complications.

Caracterização do diagnóstico tardio do câncer de boca no estado de Alagoas / Characterization of oral cancer diagnostic delay in the state of Alagoas

O câncer de boca, no Brasil, ainda apresenta altos níveis de incidência e mortalidade, com diferentes características da doença no território nacional. A maioria dos casos é diagnosticada tardiamente, porém há uma grande chance de cura quando tratado no início. OBJETIVO: Avaliar os fatores relacionados ao diagnóstico tardio do câncer de boca no estado de Alagoas. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo prospectivo transversal em 74 pacientes portadores de carcinoma espinocelular da cavidade bucal diagnosticados em um hospital em Alagoas, no período de julho de 2007 a setembro de 2008. Foi realizada uma entrevista semiestruturada, obtendo-se dados sociodemográficos, profissional procurado, início dos sintomas, encaminhamento e estágio clínico do tumor no momento do diagnóstico. RESULTADOS: De acordo com os resultados obtidos neste estudo, os pacientes procuraram mais o médico que o dentista quando apresentaram uma lesão na boca, sendo encaminhados pelo dentista sempre em um estágio avançado da doença. CONCLUSÕES: Esse estudo sugere a necessidade de programas de educação continuada da população e profissionais para a identificação de sintomas precoces da doença, porém necessita de outras investigações.

Oral cancer in Brazil still presents high levels of incidence and mortality bearing different traits throughout the national territory. In most of the cases the diagnosis is late; however there is a great possibility for cure when treated early on. AIM: to assess factors associated with the late diagnosis of oral cancer in the state of Alagoas. MATERIAL AND METHODS: a prospective cross-sectional study was carried out in 74 patients, all of them diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma in a hospital of Alagoas, between July of 2007 and September of 2008. A semi-structured interview was given, obtaining socio-demographic data, the type of professional help sought, symptom onset, referrals and tumor clinical stage at the moment of diagnosis. RESULTS: According to the results obtained in this study, the patients usually sought professional medical help, rather than dental help when a lesion in the mouth appeared, being always referred to a specialist by the dentist, in advanced stages of the disease. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests the need for continued education programs for the population and professionals aiming at the early identification of symptoms of the illness; however needing further studies.

Oral cancer: population sample of the state of Alagoas at a reference hospital / Câncer bucal: amostra populacional do estado de Alagoas em hospital de referência

The incidence and mortality of oral cancer in Brazil remains high; the disease manifests varying features throughout the country. AIM: To analyze the epidemiology of oral cancer, including the prevalence, type and site of lesions, the distribution in the state of Alagoas, staging, treatment, and social and demographic aspects. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive retrospective study was carried out. Data were gathered from records of a hospital in Alagoas from January 2000 to December 2006. RESULTS: Of 396 cases (100 percent of the sample), 62.70 percent were male and 37.30 percent female. Most tumors were on the tongue. The mean age was 61.95 years (SD=14.56 years), and 95.2 percent of the sample were aged over 40 years. Most of lesions were stage II (57.04 percent). Radiotherapy was the most common treatment. CONCLUSION: This study revealed the epidemiology of oral cancer patients at a reference hospital in the state of Alagoas. The results showed that oral cancer occurs mostly in males in the sixth decade of life; the most common site is the tongue, followed by the floor of the mouth.

O câncer bucal, no Brasil, ainda apresenta altos níveis de incidência e mortalidade, com diferentes características da doença no território nacional. OBJETIVO: Analisar o perfil epidemiológico do câncer bucal observando-se a prevalência, tipo e localização da lesão, distribuição no estado de Alagoas, estadiamento, tratamento ofertado pelos serviços e aspectos sócio-demográficos. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo descritivo, retrospectivo. Os dados foram obtidos dos registros de um hospital em Alagoas, de Janeiro de 2000 a Dezembro de 2006. RESULTADOS: Observou-se que do total de 396 casos registrados, 62,70 por cento eram do sexo masculino e 37,30 por cento do feminino, com maior concentração na região da língua. Do total, 95,2 por cento da amostra situavam-se acima dos 40 anos de idade, cuja média foi de 61,95 anos (DP= 14,56). A maior parte das lesões estava no estádio II (57,04 por cento), e o principal tratamento realizado foi a radioterapia (47,88 por cento). CONCLUSÕES: Esse levantamento contribuiu para traçar um perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes com câncer bucal atendidos no hospital de referência em Alagoas. Os resultados mostram que o mesmo ocorre com maior freqüência em indivíduos do gênero masculino, acima da sexta década de vida, com localização anatômica preferencial em língua, seguida pelo assoalho da boca.

Estudo da discrepância osteodentária, pré e pós-tratamento ortodôntico, em más-oclusões de Classe I / Study of bone and tooth discrepancy before and after orthodontic treatment in Class I malocclusions

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar a discrepância osteodentária nas fases pré e pós-tratamento ortodôntico, em casos de más-oclusões de Classe I. Foram selecionados modelos de estudo em gesso de 25 pacientes (19 do sexo feminino e seis do sexo masculino) com médias de idade de 14,2 anos ± 3,2 ao início do tratamento e 17,6 anos ± 2,7 ao final. Todos tiveram más-oclusões de Classe I tratadas sem extrações dentárias. Um examinador calibrado realizou mensurações das larguras mesiodistais dos dentes e do perímetro do arco mandibular com um paquímetro digital Mitutoyo, com precisão de 0,01 mm, por duas vezes. Foram calculados os valores mínimo e máximo, bem como medianas, médias e desvios-padrão das discrepâncias osteodentárias pré e pós-tratamento ortodôntico. A reprodutibilidade das mensurações foi avaliada pelo teste t de student pareado (α = 0,05). Não houve diferenças estatísticas entre a primeira e a segunda mensuração, indicando boa reprodutibilidade. Em, pelo menos, 60% dos casos ocorreu redução da discrepância de modelo para valores clinicamente aceitáveis. Na fase inicial do tratamento, 50% da amostra apresentavam falta de espaço no arco dentário mandibular (mediana: -0,54 mm). A discrepância média também foi negativa (média: -0,16 mm ± 3,36). Ao final, mediana (0,63 mm) e média (0,65 mm ± 0,85) foram positivas e mais próximas, denotando acréscimo aceitável de espaço na maioria dos arcos dentários. Concluiu-se que o tratamento ortodôntico melhorou as condições de espaço nos arcos dentários mandibulares, reduzindo discrepâncias negativas de até 4 mm e discrepâncias positivas de até 9 mm, sem a necessidade de exodontias.

The aim of this study was to analyze pre- and post-treatment bone and tooth discrepancy in Class l malocclusions. Study casts from 25 patients (19 females, six males) with mean ages of 14.2 years ± 3.2 at the beginning of treatment and 17.6 years ± 2.7 at the end were selected. All of them had their malocclusions treated without tooth extractions. One calibrated examiner performed measurements of mesiodistal tooth width and mandibular arch perimeter using a digital caliper (Mitutoyo) accurate to 0.01 mm, twice. Bone and tooth discrepancy minimum and maximum values, as well as medians, means and standard deviations, were calculated from pre- and post-treatment casts. Measurements reproducibility was assessed using paired student’s-t test (α = 0.05). No statistical differences were found between first and second measurement, indicating good reproducibility. In at least 60% of cases bone and tooth discrepancy was reduced to clinically suitable values. In the pre-treatment phase, 50% of the sample had lack of space in the mandibular dental arch (median: -0.54 mm). The average discrepancy was also negative (mean -0.16 mm ± 3.36). In the post-treatment phase, median (0.63 mm) and mean (0.65 mm ± 0.85) values were positive and closer, pointing out an acceptable space gain in most dental arches. It may be concluded that orthodontic treatment improved space conditions in the mandibular dental arches, by decreasing negative and positive discrepancies of up to 4 mm and 9 mm, respectively, without the need for extractions.

Confecção de uma prótese oca para obturação de maxila com grande perda tecidual

Confeccionar próteses de maxila para reabilitação de perdas extensas sempre foi um desafio para o protesista bucomaxilofacial e para o Técnico em Prótese Dentária (TPD). Dependendo do rebordo e dentes remanescentes a reabilitação exigirá técnicas que venham a diminuir o peso das próteses, resultando em uma melhor adaptação e estabilidade das mesmas. Neste artigo apresentamos um caso clínico em que o paciente sofreu uma grande perda de substância na maxila, apresentou um rebordo deficiente e poucos dentes para auxiliar na retenção e estabilidade da prótese. Com o objetivo de melhorar sua condição bucal foi confeccionada uma prótese parcial removível superior oca e uma prótese total inferior pela técnica convencional

Piercing oral: fator de risco para o câncer? / Oral piercing: risk factor for cancer?

O presente estudo tem como objetivo discutir, através da realização de uma revisão da literatura, o uso do piercing oral, dando ênfase às conseqüências e complicações de seu uso contínuo. A prática de perfuração de estruturas da cavidade bucal e da face para colocação de jóias tem sido realizada por várias civilizações, com objetivos estéticos, culturais, políticos e religiosos. Na atualidade, essa prática tem grande popularidade e está fortemente associada à juventude, simbolizando atração sexual, provocação social, rebeldia e estética. A colocação e o uso do piercing oral envolvem possíveis complicações, que podem ser de origem infecciosa ou não, como lesões inflamatórias e pré-malignas. Dessa forma, o cirurgião-dentista, como profissional da área de saúde, deve estar preparado para instruir os usuários sobre os riscos e cuidados envolvidos, bem como propor políticas públicas que visem à regulamentação e fiscalização dos profissionais que realizam a perfuração para colocação do piercing e de seus estabelecimentos.