BMP2 rs1005464 is associated with mandibular condyle size variation.

This study aimed to evaluate the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in endochondral development-related genes and mandibular condyle shape, size, volume, and symmetry traits. Cone-beam Computed Tomographies and genomic DNA from 118 individuals were evaluated (age range: 15-66 years). Data from twelve 3D landmarks on mandibular condyles were submitted to morphometric analyses including Procrustes fit, principal component analysis, and estimation of centroid sizes and fluctuating asymmetry scores. Condylar volumes were additionally measured. Seven SNPs across BMP2, BMP4, RUNX2 and SMAD6 were genotyped. Linear models were fit to evaluate the effect of the SNPs on the mandibular condyles' quantitative traits. Only the association between BMP2 rs1005464 and centroid size remained significant after adjusting to account for the false discovery rate due to multiple testing. Individuals carrying at least one A allele for this SNP showed larger condylar size than common homozygotes GG (ß = 0.043; 95% CI: 0.014-0.071; P value = 0.028). The model including BMP2 rs1005464, age and sex of the participants explained 17% of the variation in condylar size. Shape, volume, and symmetry were not associated with the evaluated SNPs. These results suggest that BMP2 rs1005464 might be associated with variation in the mandibular condyles size.

Influence of root canal sealer composition on postoperative pain after endodontic treatment of permanent teeth: a systematic review and meta-analyses / Influência da composição do cimento endodôntico na dor pós-operatória de dentes permanentes tratados endodonticamente: uma revisão sistemática e meta-análise

Postoperative pain is a frequent complication after root canal treatment. Its management is an important aspect of endodontic practice. Some treatment-related parameters were associated with the development of postoperative pain, including the sealer composition and extrusion. Objective: This systematic review aimed to answer the clinical question: Do root canal sealers composition influence postoperative pain after endodontic treatment of permanent teeth? Material and Methods: Electronic searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, LILACS, and grey literature databases until September 2021. The studies were qualitatively assessed using the RoB2 tool (Cochrane) and the certainty of evidence (GRADE). Sensitivity and pooled estimates were calculated using a random-effects model. Twelve articles were included. Results: The risk of bias was high in one study, low in nine, and two had some concerns. Qualitative analyses showed no influence of sealer extrusion on postoperative pain. Meta-analyses showed no significant difference in postoperative pain with moderate to very low levels of certainty between AH Plus and calcium silicate-based sealers, in a 95% confidence interval. Analysis between AH Plus, Zinc Oxide and Eugenol (ZOE), and calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)-based sealers were not performed due to heterogeneity and lack of data. Conclusion: Literature showed contrasting results in postoperative pain between AH Plus and ZOE-based sealers, with low to moderate certainty of evidence. Regarding Ca(OH)2-based sealers, a single study with a low level of certainty concluded that AH Plus presented less postoperative pain than Apexit Plus. Therefore, further studies are needed to assess the influence of these sealers on postoperative pain. Evidence showed no difference in postoperative pain between AH Plus and calcium silicate-based sealers. Sealer extrusion is a variable that requires further studies (AU)

A dor pós-operatória é uma complicação frequente após o tratamento endodôntico. O seu manejo é um importante aspecto na prática endodôntica. Algumas variáveis relacionados ao tratamento foram associados com o desenvolvimento da dor pós-operatória, incluindo a composição e extrusão dos cimentos endodônticos. Objetivo: Esta revisão sistemática objetivou responder a seguinte pergunta clínica: A composição dos cimentos endodônticos podem influenciar a dor pós-operatória de dentes permanentes tratados endodonticamente?Material e Métodos: Buscas eletrônicas foram realizadas nas bases de dados no PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, LILACS, e literatura cinzenta até setembro de 2021. Os estudos foram avaliados qualitativamente usando a ferramenta RoB2 (Cochrane) e a certeza de evidência (GRADE). A sensibilidade e as estimativas agrupadas foram calculadas usando um modelo de efeitos aleatórios. Doze artigos foram incluídos. Resultados: O risco de viés foi alto em um estudo, baixo em nove e dois tiveram algumas preocupações. A análise qualitativa mostrou que não há influência da extrusão do cimento na dor pós-operatória. A meta-análise mostrou que não houve diferença estatisticamente significante na dor pós-operatória entre o AH Plus e os cimentos a base de silicato de cálcio com moderada a muito baixa certeza de evdência. Análises entre os cimentos AH Plus, óxido de zinco e eugenol (OZE) e hidróxido de cálcio não foram realizados devido a heterogeneidade e falta de dados. Conclusão:A literatura sugere resultados contrastantes com relação a dor pós-operatória e entre os cimentos AH Plus e OZE, com baixa a moderada certeza de evidência. Já os cimentos a base de hidróxido de cálcio, um único estudo com baixa certeza de evidência concluiu que o AH Plus apresentou menos dor pós tratamento endodôntico do que o Apexit Plus. Portanto,mais estudos são necessários para avaliar a influência desses tipos de cimentos na dor pós-operatória. Com relação ao cimento AH Plus e os cimentos a base de silicato de cálcio não houve diferença estatística entre eles e a dor. A extrusão dos cimentos é uma variável que requer mais estudos (AU)

Single nucleotide polymorphisms in inducible nitric oxide synthase gene are not associated with persistent apical periodontitis.

The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is an association between inducible in single nucleotide polymorphisms in nitric oxide synthase (rs2297518 and rs2779249) and persistent apical periodontitis. A total of 291 Brazilian subjects were included: 125 with signs/symptoms of persistent apical periodontitis and 166 with root canal-treated teeth exhibiting healthy perirradicular tissues. Endodontically treated patients were followed up after 1 year. The two single nucleotide polymorphisms in nitric oxide synthase were analysed using real-time polymerase chain reaction. Chi-square test and odds ratio with 95% confidence intervals were performed to compare genotype distributions between 'healed' and 'persistent apical periodontitis' groups (p < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate SNP-SNP interactions. The allele and genotype distributions for the polymorphisms between the persistent apical periodontitis and healed groups were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). In the logistic regression analysis, the polymorphisms were not associated with persistent apical periodontitis and SNP-SNP interactions.

Association between single-nucleotide polymorphisms in serotonin receptor 2A and melatonin receptor 1A genes and pain after root canal treatment.

AIM: This study aimed to investigate whether single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the genes encoding 5-HTR2A (5-Hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 2A) and MTNR1A (melatonin receptor 1A) may contribute to postoperative pain perception after root canal treatment. We hypothesised that SNPs in HTR2A and MTNR1A genes were associated with postoperative pain after root canal treatment. METHODOLOGY: This genetic cohort study enrolled patients with single-rooted teeth diagnosed with pulp necrosis and asymptomatic apical periodontitis before root canal treatment. Root canal treatment was performed in one session using a standardized protocol. Postoperative pain and tenderness were assessed using a visual analogue scale (recorded every day for 7 days and on the 14th and 30th days after root canal treatment). Genomic DNA was extracted from saliva and used to genotype the SNPs in HTR2A (rs4941573 and rs6313) and MTNR1A (rs6553010, rs6847693 and rs13140012) using real-time polymerase chain reaction. Genotypes were compared using univariate and multivariate Poisson regression with generalized estimating equations (p < .05). RESULTS: In total, 108 patients were enrolled in this study. The SNPs rs6553010 (MTNR1A), rs4941573 and rs6313 (HTR2A) were associated with an increased risk of developing pain after root canal treatment (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that SNPs in HTR2A and MTNR1A influence pain response after root canal treatment.