Evaluation of a novel restorative protocol to treat non-carious cervical lesion associated with gingival recession: a 2-year follow-up randomized clinical trial.

OBJECTIVE: To compare 2 different resin composites and 2 adhesive systems used in a new restorative protocol (partial restoration) to treat non-carious cervical lesions associated with gingival recession type 1 (RT1). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Eighty combined defects (CDs) were treated with a partial restoration and periodontal plastic surgery for root coverage. The CDs were randomly assigned to one of the following groups: NP + TE (n = 20), nanofilled composite and 2-step total-etch adhesive system; NP + UA (n = 20), nanofilled composite and universal adhesive system; MH + TE (n = 20), microhybrid composite and 2-step total-etch adhesive; MH + UA (n = 20), microhybrid composite and universal adhesive. Restorations were assessed using the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria at 1 week (baseline) and 6, 12, and 24 months. Survival rate, periodontal parameters, dentin hypersensitivity (DH), and aesthetics were also evaluated. RESULTS: After 24 months, only the MH + TE group did not lose any restoration, with no significant differences between groups. For surface roughness parameter, MH presented 83.3% of the restorations scoring Bravo, whereas NP presented 48.5% of the restorations scoring Bravo. All groups presented restorations with marginal discoloration. All periodontal parameters behaved similarly, regardless of the restorative material. All groups presented significant reductions of dentin hypersensitivity and improved aesthetic perceptions (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Both resin composites and adhesives tested can be combined for partial restorations to treat CDs. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This new restorative-surgical protocol to treat CDs presents satisfactory outcomes. The partial restorations can be successfully executed with both combinations of adhesives and resin composites evaluated in this investigation. TRN : ClinicalTrial.gov: NCT03215615; registration date July 12, 2017.

Comparison of the effects of sodium bicarbonate jet prophylaxis on blood pressure in normotensive individuals and patients with controlled hypertension: a controlled clinical trial.

This study assessed the blood pressure (BP) of normotensive subjects and subjects with pharmacologically controlled hypertension after sodium bicarbonate jet prophylaxis. Forty subjects were divided into 2 groups: a normotensive control group (n = 20) and a hypertensive group (n = 20). Blood pressure measurements were conducted at 4 timepoints: prior to the dental prophylaxis (T0), immediately after treatment (Ti), 15 minutes after treatment (T15), and 30 minutes after treatment (T30). The systolic BP (SBP) values for both groups were significantly increased at Ti (P < 0.05) and returned to their initial state at T15. Both groups also showed a significant increase in diastolic BP (DBP) values at Ti (P < 0.05); however, the basal conditions in hypertensive subjects were not restored until T30, whereas the values for normotensive subjects were restored at T15. The results indicated that systemic BP changed significantly after sodium bicarbonate jet prophylaxis in both study groups; while initial SBP values were restored by 15 minutes in both groups, the return to initial DBP values took longer in the hypertensive group than in the normotensive group.

Local adjunct effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for the treatment of chronic periodontitis in type 2 diabetics: split-mouth double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial.

Diabetes has become a global epidemic. Its complications can have a significant impact on quality of life, longevity, and public health costs. The presence of diabetes might impair the prognosis of periodontal treatments due to its negative influence on wound healing. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is a local approach that can promote bacterial decontamination in periodontal pockets. The aim of this study was to investigate the local effect of adjunct aPDT to ultrasonic periodontal debridement (UPD) and compare it to UD only for the treatment of chronic periodontitis in type 2 diabetic patients. Twenty type 2 diabetic patients with moderate to severe generalized chronic periodontitis were selected. Two periodontal pockets with probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment level (CAL) ≥5 mm received UPD only (UPD group) or UPD plus adjunct aPDT (UPD + aPDT group). Periodontal clinical measures were collected and compared at baseline and 30, 90, and 180 days. After 180 days of follow-up, there were statistically significant reductions in PD from 5.75 ± 0.91 to 3.47 ± 0.97 mm in the UPD group and from 6.15 ± 1.27 to 3.71 ± 1.63 mm in the UPD + aPDT group. However, intergroup analysis did not reveal statistically significant differences in any of the evaluated clinical parameters (p > 0.05). The adjunct application of aPDT to UPD did not present additional benefits for the treatment of chronic periodontitis in type 2 diabetic patients. The ClinicalTrials.gov identifier of the present study is NCT02627534.

Comparison of two power densities on the healing of palatal wounds after connective tissue graft removal: randomized clinical trial.

UNLABELLED: Connective tissue graft (CTG), which is considered to be among the best techniques for treating gingival recession, has presented stable long-term results. However, this technique causes morbidity and discomfort in the palatine region due to graft removal at that site. A previous study reports that photobiomodulation (PBM) using a dosage of 15 J/cm(2) may improve wound healing and the patient's postoperative comfort. However, no other studies in the literature provide the best application dosage or comparisons between protocols for this purpose. The aim of this study is to compare two power densities of PBM on the wound-healing process of the donor palatine area after CTG removal. In this study, 51 patients presenting buccal gingival recession were randomized into one of the following groups: group 1: CTG procedure for root coverage and PBM application at the donor site using a 60 J/cm(2) dose; group 2: CTG and PBM application using a 30 J/cm(2) dose; or group 3: CTG and sham application. The evaluated parameters were the wound remaining area (WRA), scar and tissue colorimetry (TC), tissue thickness (TT), and postoperative discomfort (D), evaluated at baseline and 7, 14, 45, 60, and 90 days after surgery. Group 1 presented statistically significant smaller wounds at day 7 (p > 0.05). None of the patients presented scars at the operated area, and all of the patients reported mild discomfort, with low consumption of analgesic pills. We concluded that the protocol of 60 J/cm(2) provided faster wound healing 7 days after removing the connective tissue graft for root coverage. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrial.org (NCT02580357) https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02580357 .

3D Bioprinting Techniques and Bioinks for Periodontal Tissues Regeneration-A Literature Review.

The periodontal tissue is made up of supporting tissues and among its functions, it promotes viscoelastic properties, proprioceptive sensors, and dental anchorage. Its progressive destruction by disease leads to the loss of bone and periodontal ligaments. For this reason, biomaterials are constantly being developed to restore tissue function. Various techniques are being used to promote regenerative dentistry, including 3D bioprinting with bioink formulations. This paper aims to review the different types of bioink formulations and 3D bioprinting techniques used in periodontal tissue regeneration. Different techniques have been formulated, and the addition of different materials into bioinks has been conducted, with the intention of improving the process and creating a bioink that supports cell viability, proliferation, differentiation, and stability for periodontal tissue regeneration.

Carbon fiber felt scaffold from Brazilian textile PAN fiber for regeneration of critical size bone defects in rats: A histomorphometric and microCT study.

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the carbon fiber obtained from textile PAN fiber, in its different forms, as a potential scaffolds synthetic bone. Thirty-four adult rats were used (Rattus norvegicus, albinus variation), two critical sized bone defects were made that were 5 mm in diameter. Twenty-four animals were randomly divided into four groups: control (C)-bone defect + blood clot, non-activated carbon fiber felt (NACFF)-bone defect + NACFF, activated carbon fiber felt (ACFF)-bone defect + ACFF, and silver activated carbon fiber felt (Ag-ACFF)-bone defect + Ag-ACFF, and was observed by 15 and 60 days for histomorphometric, three-dimensional computerized microtomography (microCT) and mineral apposition analysis. On histomorphometric and microCT analyses, NACFF were associated with higher proportion of neoformed bone and maintenance of bone structure. On fluorochrome bone label, there was no differences between the groups. NACFF has shown to be a promising synthetic material as a scaffold for bone regeneration.

Comparison of two types of xenogeneic matrices to treat single gingival recessions: A randomized clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: Xenogeneic matrices (XMs) have been increasingly used for root coverage procedures. This study compared the use of two types of XM (collagen matrix [CM] and xenogeneic acellular dermal matrix [XDM]) associated with the coronally advanced flap technique (CAF) to treat single gingival recessions. METHODS: Seventy-five patients presenting single RT1 gingival recession were treated by CAF (control group, n = 25), CAF+CM (test group 1, n = 25), or CAF+XDM (test group 2, n = 25) and completed 6-month follow-up. Clinical, patient-centered, and esthetic assessments were performed and intra- and intergroup differences were analyzed. RESULTS: At 6 months, the mean recession reduction for CAF, CAF+CM, and CAF+XDM was 2.4 ± 0.8 mm, 2.4 ± 0.9 mm and 2.1 ± 0.8 mm, respectively (P > 0.05). The corresponding mean percentage of root coverage was 78.9% ± 26.2% for CAF, 78.0% ± 28.5% for CAF+CM, and 65.6% ± 26.9% for CAF+XDM (P > 0.05). Dentin hypersensitivity and esthetic conditions showed significantly improvements in all groups. Test groups presented significant gains in gingival thickness (GT; CAF+CM: 0.4 ± 0.3 mm; CAF+XDM: 0.4 ± 0.2 mm) compared to the control group (CAF: 0.0 ± 0.1 mm; P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The CAF, CAF+CM, and CAF+XDM treatments each provided similar results in the treatment of single gingival recessions. The addition of either CM or XDM to CAF increases the GT.

Microcurrent electrotherapy improves palatal wound healing: Randomized clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: This study was conducted to assess the clinical, immunological, and patient-centered outcomes of microcurrent electrotherapy on palatal wound healing. METHODS: This was a parallel, double-masked randomized clinical trial, in which 53 patients with ridge preservation indications were selected and randomly assigned to one of two groups. In the control (sham) group (n = 27), palatal wounds, after free gingival grafts (FGG) harvest, received sham application of electrotherapy. In the test (electrotherapy treatment [EE]) group (n = 26), palatal wounds, after FGG harvest, received application of microcurrent electrotherapy protocol. Clinical parameters, patient-centered outcomes, and inflammatory markers were evaluated, up to 90 days postoperatively. RESULTS: The EE group achieved earlier wound closure (P <0.001) and epithelialization (P <0.05; P = 0.03) at 7 and 14 days after harvest when compared with the sham group. Painful symptomatology was reported less frequently in the EE group than in the sham group at 3-day follow-up (P = 0.008). Likewise, an improvement in Oral Health Impact Profile was reported 2 days after the procedure by the EE group (P = 0.04). In addition, favorable modulation of inflammatory wound healing markers occurred when electrotherapy was applied. CONCLUSION: Within the limits of the present study, it can be concluded that the use of a low-intensity electrotherapy protocol may accelerate palatal wound healing and decrease patient discomfort after FGG harvest.

Periodontal response to orthodontic tooth movement in diabetes-induced rats with or without periodontal disease.

BACKGROUND: Systemic conditions can influence orthodontic tooth movement. This study evaluates histologic periodontal responses to orthodontic tooth movement in diabetes-induced rats with or without periodontal disease. METHODS: Forty Wistar rats were divided according their systemic condition (SC) into diabetic (D) and non-diabetic (ND) groups. Each group was subdivided into control (C), orthodontic tooth movement (OM), ligature-induced periodontitis (P) and ligature-induced periodontitis with orthodontic movement (P+OM) groups. Diabetes mellitus (DM) was induced with alloxan monohydrate, and after 30 days, the P group received a cotton ligature around their first lower molar crown. An orthodontic device was placed in OM and P+OM groups for 7 days, and the animals were then euthanized. RESULTS: Differences in OM between D and ND groups were not significant (6.87± 3.55 mm and 6.81 ± 3.28 mm, respectively), but intragroup analysis revealed statistically significant differences between the P+OM groups for both SCs. Bone loss was greater in the D group (0.16 ± 0.07 mm2 ) than in the ND group (0.10 ± 0.03 mm2 ). In intragroup analysis of the D condition, the P+OM group differed statistically from the other groups, while in the ND condition, the P+OM group was different from the C and OM groups. There was a statistically significant difference in bone density between D and ND conditions (18.03 ± 8.09% and 22.53 ± 7.72%) in the C, P, and P+OM groups. CONCLUSION: DM has deleterious effects on bone density and bone loss in the furcation region. These effects are maximized when associated with ligature-induced periodontitis with orthodontic movement.

Evaluation of the local effect of nonsurgical periodontal treatment with and without systemic antibiotic and photodynamic therapy in generalized aggressive periodontitis. A randomized clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: This study's aim was to evaluate the local effect of clarithromycin associated with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in the treatment of generalized aggressive periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study sample comprised 72 periodontal pockets on single-rooted teeth in multiple quadrants, with both probing depth and clinical attachment level ≥5 mm, and with bleeding on probing. The pockets were randomly distributed into four groups (n = 18 each) that received ultrasonic periodontal debridement in addition to placebo (the UPD group), systemic clarithromycin (the UPD + CLM group), aPDT (the UPD + aPDT group), or both systemic clarithromycin and aPDT (the UPD + CLM + aPDT group). The measurements were performed prior to treatment (baseline) and at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. The following parameters were evaluated: plaque index, bleeding on probing, probing depth, gingival recession, and clinical attachment level. A 5% significance level was used in the statistical analysis. RESULTS: At 3 months, UPD + aPDT, UPD + CLM, and UPD + CLM + aPDT groups all exhibited reduced probing depths relative to the UPD group (p < 0.05). However, at 6 months, the reduction in mean probing depth was greater in the antibiotic groups (UPD+CLM and UPD+CLM+aPDT) than in the UPD and UPD+aPDT groups (p < 0.05). Regarding clinical attachment level, only the UPD+CLM+aPDT group presented a significant gain relative to the UPD and UPD + PDT groups (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasonic periodontal debridement has greater clinical advantages when associated with clarithromycin than with associated with aPDT. However, the joint application of aPDT and clarithromycin did not present additional benefits.

Systemic scleroderma: imaging findings of diagnosis and clinical management of temporomandibular joint disorders / Esclerodermia sistêmica: diagnóstico por achados imaginológicos e manejo clínico das disfunções temporomandibulares

Scleroderma, an autoimmune disease, directly affects the production of collagen in the connective tissue. In its systemic form, the disease causes oral manifestations such as: limited mouth opening, xerostomia, periodontal disease, thickening of the periodontal ligament and bone resorption of the mandible. This case report aims to draw attention to the difficulties encountered in providing dental care to patients with scleroderma and also to highlight the imaging findings, with emphasis on the temporomandibular joints, which are of interest to dentists about the disease. In the present case, the patient presented bilateral condylar erosion, in addition to disc displacement without reduction. Due to the systemic condition of the patient, it was decided to make an individualized occlusal splint. The limitation of mouth opening is a limiting factor for the manufacture of prostheses and plates, which is why partial prostheses are indicated and are easily removed by the patient. The decisions taken have a great impact on the health and quality of life of patients in these conditions, so there is a need for multidisciplinary involvement in order to arrive at the best treatment plan. After five years of using the stabilizing plate overnight, the patient reports greater comfort and muscle relaxation upon waking up (AU)

Esclerodermia, uma doença autoimune, afeta diretamente a produção de colágeno do tecido conjuntivo. Na forma sistêmica, a doença causa manifestações bucais, como: limitação de abertura bucal, xerostomia, doença periodontal, espessamento do ligamento periodontal e reabsorção da mandíbula. Este relato de caso tem por objetivo chamar atenção para as dificuldades encontradas ao promover atendimento odontológico para pacientes com esclerodermia e também destacar os achados imaginológicos, com ênfase na articulação temporomandibular, que são da doença e de interessa ao cirurgião-dentista. No presente caso, a paciente apresentava erosão condilar bilateral, com deslocamento de disco sem redução. Devido à condição sistêmica da paciente, foi decidido confeccionar uma placa oclusal individualizada. A limitação de abertura bucal é um fator limitante para confecção de próteses e placas, por isso próteses parciais são indicadas, além de serem de fácil remoção pelo paciente. As decisões tomadas tem grande impacto na saúde e qualidade de vida de pacientes nessas condições, deste modo é necessário uma equipe multidisciplinar envolvidas para chegar no melhor plano de tratamento. Após cinco anos fazendo uso da placa estabilizadora durante a noite, a paciente relata maior conforto e relaxamento muscular ao acordar (AU)

Immunolocalization of bone morphogenetic protein 2 during the early healing events after guided bone regeneration.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the immunolocalization of bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) after autogenous block grafting covered or not with an e-PTFE membrane. STUDY DESIGN: Forty-eight rats were divided into 2 groups, autogenous block graft (B) and autogenous block graft + e-PTFE membrane (MB), and were evaluated by immunohistochemistry at baseline and 3, 7, 14, 21, and 45 days. RESULTS: The largest number of positive cells in the recipient bed was observed after 3 days in both groups. At the graft border, the largest number of positive cells was seen after 7 days in group B and after 14 days in group MB. The highest proportion of staining in the graft was observed after 3 days in group B and after 21 days in group MB. CONCLUSIONS: High proportions of stain were related to intense revascularization and osteogenesis. Except for the interface, BMP-2 staining occurred later in group MB than in group B in all structures analyzed.

Osteoclacin expression during autogenous onlay bone grafts with or without resorbable collagen membrane in diabetic rats / Expressão da osteocalcina no reparo de enxertos ósseos autógenos onlay recobertos ou não por membrana colágena reabsorvível em ratos diabéticos

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi quantificar, através da técnica imunoistoquímica, a expressão do marcador de formação óssea Osteocalcina no processo de reparo do enxerto ósseo autógeno onlay, associado ou não à membrana colágena reabsorvível e comparar esses achados com a presença da Diabetes Mellitus. Material e Métodos: Foram utilizados 60 ratos (Rattus norvegicus, variação albinus, Wistar) com 90 dias de idade, divididos em dois grupos , cada um contendo 30 animais: Grupo Teste com Diabéticos , composto por ratos com diabetes induzida e Grupo Controle composto por ratos normoglicêmicos. Todos receberam enxertos na hemi mandíbula esquerda com recobrimento de membrana colágena e na hemi mandíbula direita sem recobrimento. Os animais foram eutanasiados nos períodos 0h, 7, 14, 21, 45 e 60 dias. A análise imunoistoquímica foi realizada com o marcador Osteocalcina na interface leito-enxerto. Para analise da expressão imunoistoquímica da Osteocalcina, realizou-se uma fotografia com visão panorâmica do enxerto e duas fotografias em maior aumento. Resultados: Os resultados mostraram que houve diferença estatisticamente significante ao nível de 5% intragrupo para Diabético e Controle com e sem membrana e também quando comparamos o grupo Diabético com o Controle com a presença da membrana. Conclusão: Dentro dos limites do presente estudo, pode-se concluir que a marcação da osteocalcina pode sofrer alguma influência do diabetes, sendo expressa de forma mais tardia na presença dessa condição. Porém, a associação da membrana ao enxerto pode melhorar esse atraso e deixar a expressão semelhante ao grupo controle.

Objective: This study aimed to quantify through immunohistochemistry the expression of bone formation marker osteocalcin during the repair process of autogenous onlay bone graft, associated or not to the resorbable collagen membrane and to compare these findings with the presence of Diabetes Mellitus. Material and Methods: Sixty rats (Rattus norvegicus, albinus variation, Wistar) aged 90 days, were divided into two groups with 30 animals: test group – rats with induced diabetes; control group - normoglycemic rats. All rats received grafts on the left and right hemi-mandible with or without collagen membrane coverage, respectively. The animals were euthanized at the following periods: 0h, 7, 14, 21, 45, and 60 days. Immunohistochemistry analysis was performed by the marker osteocalcin at receptor site-graft interface. To analyze osteocalcin immunohistochemical expression, a panoramic view photograph of the graft was taken followed by two photographs at larger magnification. Results: No statistically significances at 5% level were observed between diabetic and control group with and without membrane; and diabetic and control groups with membrane coverage. Conclusion: Within the limits of this present study, it can be concluded that the osteocalcin marker might be influenced by diabetes so that it was late expressed during this condition. However, the association of the graft with the membrane could improve this delay by reaching expression values similar to those of control group.

Evaluation of dental staining using a dentifrice containing chlorhexidine and zinc acetate. A doble blind randomizedclinical trial / Avaliação de dentifrício contendo clorexidina e acetato de zinco. Estudo clínico controlado randomizado duplo cego

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the association of chlorhexidine with zinc acetate in dentifrices formulations could reduce the emergence of extrinsic tooth stain. As second outcome check the clinical gingival parameters. Methods: 30 volunteers were randomly divided into three groups: CHX+Z, consisting of 10 participants who used a dentifrice with 0.8% chlorhexidine gluconate and zinc acetate 1.16%; CHX group, with 10 participants who used a similar formulation dentifrice without zinc acetate, and the Placebo group also with 10 participants who used a dentifrice formulation similar but without the chlorhexidine and zinc acetate. Patients were assessed at baseline and 60 days when the indexes of plaque, gingival bleeding and staining were collected. Results: The results showed that by day 60, there was a decrease of both plaque index(PI) and the gingival index(GI) for all groups. Additionally, it was observed that both groups using dentifrice containing chlorhexidine, showed more stain than placebo. The CHX+Z group showed less stain compared to the CHX group, but the difference was not statistically significant. The difference between Placebo and Chlorhexidine Groups was statistically significant (p < 0.05) when considered the stain intensity and area plus intensity scores. The CHX+Z group was as efficient in PI and GI reduction as the CHX group. Conclusions: The association of chlorhexidine with zinc acetate showed no additional benefits regarding reducing the staining. The dentifrices containing chlorhexidine presented higher reduction of GI and PI when compared to Placebo group.

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar se a associação de clorexidina com acetato de zinco em dentifrícios poderia reduzir o aparecimento de manchas dentárias extrínsecas. Como segundo objetivo verificar os parâmetros clínicos gengivais. Materiais e métodos: 30 voluntários foram divididos aleatoriamente em três grupos: CHX + Z, composta por 10 participantes que usaram um creme dental com 0,8% de gluconato de clorexidina e acetato de zinco 1,16%; grupo CHX, com 10 participantes que usaram uma formulação de dentifrício semelhante, porém sem acetato de zinco, e o grupo do placebo também com 10 participantes que usaram uma formulação dentífrica semelhante, mas sem a clorexidina e sem acetato de zinco. Os pacientes foram avaliados no início do estudo e após 60 dias, quando foram coletados os índices de placa, sangramento gengival e manchas. Resultados: Os resultados revelaram que ao dia 60, havia uma redução em ambos os índices, de placa (IP) e do índice gengival (IG) em todos os grupos. Além disso, observou-se que em ambos os grupos que utilizou dentifrício contendo clorexidina, mostrou um maior índice de manchas maior do que o placebo. O grupo CHX + Z apresentou um índice de manchas menor em relação ao grupo

Analysis of the volume of autogenous cancellous bone grafts with or without the use of PTFE-e membranes in ovariectomized rats / Análise do volume ósseo trabecular de enxertos ósseos autógenos recobertos ou não por membranas de PTFE-e em ratas ovarectomizadas

Objetivo: Avaliar quantitativamente e descrever qualitativamente o processo de reparação óssea da interface leito receptor e enxerto ósseo autógeno em bloco associado ou não a membrana de PTFE-e, em ratas, portadoras de osteopenia induzida. Material e Metodos: 48 ratas Wistar pesando aproximadamente 300 g, receberam um enxerto ósseo do osso parietal o qual foi fixado à parede lateral do ramo mandibular esquerdo. Os animais foram divididos aleatoriamente em quatro grupos: Grupo 1: ovariectomia simulada (SHAM) e enxerto ósseo autógeno; Grupo 2: SHAM e enxerto ósseo autógeno com recobrimento por membrana de PTFE-e; Grupo 3: ovariectomia (OVZ) e enxerto ósseo autógeno; Grupo 4: OVZ e enxerto ósseo autógeno com recobrimento por membrana de PTFE-e. Os animais de cada grupo foram sacrificados nos períodos: 21, 45 e 60 dias, com 4 animais por grupo. As peças foram descalcificadas e incluídas; os cortes corados com HE e submetidos à análise histológica e histomorfométrica em microscopia de luz. Resultados: Os testes ANOVA mostraram que as variáveis referente a condição (OVZ e SHAM) e ao período (21,45 e 60 dias) foram estatisticamente significantes, pode-se estabelecer com o teste de Tukey (5%) que o período de 21 dias difere estatisticamente dos períodos de 45 e 60 dias, que entre si não diferem. A análise histológica descritiva mostrou integração do enxerto em todos os animais.Conclusão: O processo de integração do enxerto ao leito foi negativamente afetado na presença de osteopenia induzida e o uso ou não da membrana de PTFE-e, não interferiu neste processo de integração

Objective: To verify the influence of the osteopeny induced by the bone repairing of the receptor site/autogenous bone graft block interface either associated with or without PTFE-e membrane through the analysis of the trabecular bone volume. Material & Methods: 48 Wistar rats weighing approximately 300 g were submitted to parietal bone graft which was fixed to the lateral wall of the left mandibular ramus. The animals were randomly divided into four groups: Group 1: simulated ovariotomy (SHAM) and autogenous bone graft; Group 2: SHAM and autogenous bone graft through PTFE-e membrane recovering; Group 3: ovariotomy (OVZ) and autogenous bone graft; Group 4: OVZ and autogenous bone graft and PTFE-e membrane recovering. The animals of each group were killed at the following periods: 21, 45 and 60 days, comprising 4 animals per group. The pieces were decalcified and included; the cuts were stained with HE and submitted to histological and histomorphometric analysis through light microscopy. Results: ANOVA test showed that the variables accounting for both the condition (OVZ and SHAM) and the period (21,45 and 60 days) were statistically significant; the Tukey test (5%) showed that the period of 21 days was statistically different from 45 and 60 days; however, they were not statistically different between each other. The descriptive histological analysis showed grafting integration in all animals. Conclusion: the process of graft integration with the receptor site was negatively affected by the induced osteopeny presence and presence or absence of PTFE-e membrane did not interfered in the integration process.

Oral condition of critical patients and its correlation with ventilator-associated pneumonia: a pilot study / Condição oral de pacientes críticos e sua correlação com pneumonia associada a ventilação mecânica: um estudo piloto

Introduction: Literature has reported inadequate oral hygiene conditions in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients and the occurrence of Ventilator-associated pneumonia in about 9%-27% of all intubated patients. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate ICU patient's oral conditions and correlate this with the presence of ventilator-associated pneumonia. Material and Method: Twenty-three patients were categorized in the following way: with periodontal disease and ventilator-associated pneumonia, with periodontal disease and without ventilator-associated pneumonia, without periodontal disease and with ventilator-associated pneumonia, and with neither periodontal disease nor ventilator-associated pneumonia. The periodontal disease index, plaque index, and decay-missing-filled index were used in the assessment. Result: There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of periodontal disease with respect to ventilator-associated pneumonia, but the number of teeth and surfaces with attachment loss above 4 mm was always greater in patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia. Conclusion: The extent of periodontal disease may contribute to the onset of ventilator-associated pneumonia. However, studies with a larger sample are needed to validate this relationship.

Introdução: A literatura vem relatando condições inadequadas de higiene oral de pacientes em unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) e a ocorrência de Pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica em cerca de 9%-27% de todos os pacientes intubados. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar condições orais de pacientes críticos e correlacionar com a presença de pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica. Material e Método: Vinte e três pacientes foram categorizados da seguinte maneira: com a doença periodontal e com pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica, com doença periodontal e sem pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica, sem doença periodontal e com pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica e sem doença periodontal e sem pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica. Foram utilizados na avaliação os índices de placa, de doença periodontal e índice de cariados, perdidos e obturados. Resultado: Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante na incidência da doença periodontal em relação à pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica, mas o número de dentes e superfícies com perda de inserção acima de 4 mm sempre foi maior em pacientes com pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica. Conclusão: A extensão da doença periodontal pode contribuir para o aparecimento de pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica. No entanto, são necessários estudos com uma amostra maior para validar essa relação.

Early healing pattern of autogenous bone grafts with and without e-PTFE membranes: a histomorphometric study in rats.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to perform quantitative and qualitative analyses of the initial repair pattern of an autogenous bone block graft when covered or not with e-PTFE membranes. STUDY DESIGN: Sixty male Wistar rats received a bone graft plus an e-PTFE membrane (MB) or just the graft (B). A block graft was harvested from the animal's calvarium and was laid and stabilized on the external cortical area near the angle of the mandible. Descriptive histology and histomorphometric analyses were carried out and the data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and the Tukey test, with the level of significance set at 5%. RESULTS: The results for group B showed that there was bone loss during the healing period (B0 = 1.38, B45 = 1.05, F = 7.91 > F(C) = 3.02), that is, the initial volume of the graft decreased in time. Bone tissue loss was about 24%. In contrast, the MB group showed bone tissue gain along the observation period (MB0 = 1.54, MB45 = 2.40, F = 7.91 > F(C) = 3.02), meaning that the total volume of newly formed bone was greater than the original graft area. Bone tissue gain was approximately 55%. MB showed significantly greater bone gain when compared to B (B45 = 1.05, MB45 = 2.40, F = 39.86 > F(C) = 1.90). These significant differences between B and MB could already be observed after 21 days. CONCLUSIONS: The bone block graft underwent resorption at an early healing stage, while additional new bone formation was observed when the bone graft was covered with an e-PTFE membrane.

Imunolocalização do fator de crescimento BMP-2 em enxerto ósseo autógeno em bloco recoberto ou não por membrana de PTFE-e / Immunolocalization of BMP-2 growth factor in autogenous block graft covered or not with an e-PTFE membrane

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a imunolocalização do fator de crescimento BMP-2 em enxerto ósseo autógeno em bloco recoberto ou não por membrana de PTFE-ena fase inicial da reparação óssea. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Quarenta e oito ratos“wistar” foram divididos em dois grupos de estudo, um que recebeu somente o enxerto ósseo autógeno (E) e o outro que recebeu o enxerto ósseo autógeno recoberto por membrana (ME). Os períodos de avaliação foram: 0 hora, 3, 7, 14, 21 e 45 dias. Os cortes foram submetidos à reação imunoistoquímica. Foram realizadas as análises, qualitativa e quantitativa: contagem de células com marcação intracitoplasmática nas estruturas bordo, enxerto, tecido conjuntivo superior ao enxerto, interface e leito. RESULTADOS: No leito o maior número de células marcadas foi observado em 3 dias nos grupos (E) e (ME). A região de bordo apresentou maior número de células marcadas em 7 dias no grupo (E) e em 14 dias no grupo (ME), onde a marcação foi predominante em osteoblastos e células osteoprogenitoras em áreas de remodelação óssea. No tecido conjuntivo superior ao enxerto a maior proporção de marcação no grupo (E) ocorreu em 7 dias e no grupo (ME) em 21 dias, no entanto, neste último, ainda havia marcação em células osteoprogenitoras ao final dos 45 dias. Na interface, o maior número de células marcadas ocorreu entre 7 e 21 dias, considerando os grupos (E) e (ME), quando células osteoprogenitoras apresentaram-se positivas nas áreas de pontes de osso imaturo entre o leito e o enxerto. A maior proporção de marcação no enxerto foi variável entre os períodos de 3 dias no grupo (E) e 21 dias no grupo (ME), mas esta foi considerada de menor proporção quando comparada às marcações observadas nas outras estruturas. CONCLUSÕES: Os dados observados mostram que as estruturas de maiores proporções de marcação são aquelas relacionadas à intensa revascularização e osteogênese. Células osteoprogenitoras, osteoblastos e osteócitos...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the immunolocalization of the BMP-2 growth factor in an autogenous block graft covered or not with an e-PTFE membrane on the early phases of bone repair. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty-eigth wistar male rats had their mandibles augmented by either an autogenous bone block graft (B) oran autogenous bone block graft covered with an e-PTFE membrane (MB). The specimens were evaluated at baseline, 3, 7, 14, 21 and 45 days after surgery by immunohistochemistry. Qualitative and quantitative analysis were performed. RESULTS: On the receptor bed the greatest number of staining cells was observed within three days on groups (B) and (MB). The border region has shown alargest number of staining cells in seven days on (B) group and in fourteen days on(MB) group, where the staining was prominent in osteoblasts and osteoprogenitor cells in bone remodeling areas. On the connective tissue above the graft, the greatest staining proportion occurred on (B) group within seven days and on (MB) group in twenty one days. However, there was still staining in osteoprogenitor cells in the end of the experiment, (at fourty-five day period). On the interface, the greatest number of staining cells occurred between seven and twenty one days for groups (B) and (MB) respectively, when osteoprogenitor cells were positive in woven bone edges between the receptor bed and the graft. The greatest proportion of staining on the graft was variable among tree days on group (B) and twenty one days on group(MB), but this was considered a smaller proportion when compared to other structures staining. CONCLUSIONS: The data suggest that the greatest staining proportions structures are related to intense revascularization and osteogenesis. Osteoprogenitor cells, osteoblasts and osteocytes showed intracitoplasmatic staining, independently of the period or structure analyzed. Except for the interface, the (MB)...