Do zirconia dental implants present better clinical results than titanium dental implants? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this systematic review is to determine if the zirconia implants present better clinical results when compared to titanium implants. METHODS: Searches were conducted in 5 databases including, until March 2022, by 2 independent reviewers, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria established in the study and according whit this question: Do zirconia dental implants present better clinical results than titanium dental implants? RESULTS: 3235 studies were initially found in the researched databases. 03 randomized clinical trials were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. A total of 71 patients with 192 implants (87 titanium and 105 zirconia) were evaluated, showing an effectiveness of 87,4% and 78,1% respectively and there was no statistically significant difference in terms of survival rate in the meta-analysis (P = 0.70; I2 = 0%). Still in the meta-analysis, there was no statistically significant difference between titanium and zirconia implants in relation to the pink esthetich score or bleeding on probing, however, a favorable difference was observed for titanium in relation to marginal bone loss (P = 0.001; I2 = 0%). None of the studies evaluated had a low risk of bias. CONCLUSION: Oral rehabilitation with zirconia implants showed no advantages over titanium in this systematic review. However, the small number of studies included and the uncertain risk of bias may raise doubts in this interpretation and the results should be analyzed with caution. New studies with greater methodological rigor, follow-up time and number of interventions should be performed in order to safely determine the indication for the use of zirconia implants.

Is Down syndrome a risk factor or contraindication for dental implants? A systematic review.

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Whether oral rehabilitation with dental implants in patients with Down syndrome leads to an increased complication rate is unclear. PURPOSE: The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the effectiveness of dental implants placed in patients with Down syndrome and whether the condition is a risk factor or contraindication for dental implant placement. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Searches were conducted in 6 databases, including the non-peer-reviewed literature, up to February 2021 by 2 independent reviewers according to established inclusion and exclusion criteria to answer this question: Is Down syndrome a risk factor or contraindication for oral rehabilitation with dental implants? RESULTS: A total of 655 studies were initially found in the databases. Five were included in this systematic review, all of which were observational studies. A total of 50 patients with 186 implants were evaluated, with a reported effectiveness of 79.1%. The risk of bias assessment determined that 3 of the 5 studies had a high risk of bias. CONCLUSIONS: Treatment with dental implants in patients with Down syndrome is a suitable option, but more complications are to be expected than with patients without this condition. Controlled studies with better methodological design and less risk of bias should be developed to improve the scientific evidence for the treatment of these patients.

Effectiveness of rhBMP-2 versus iliac autogenous bone graft in reconstructive surgery of cleft patients: an umbrella review.

The objective of this umbrella review was to determine the effectiveness of rhBMP-2 in the reconstructive surgery of cleft patients through an evaluation of bone filling and volume of newly formed bone in the cleft area. A systematic search was carried out in PubMed/ Medline, Scopus, Cochrane Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE), Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), and the System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe (SIGLE) via Open Grey, until June 2020. Risk of bias was assessed using the ROBIS tool. A total of 2739 articles were identified and, based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, six were included for final evaluation. The bone filling rate was 74.23% in the rhBMP-2 group and 72.38% in the autogenous group. Regarding the risk of bias, none of the articles had a low risk, four had an uncertain risk, and two a high risk. The results of this umbrella review show that the studies had high and uncertain risks of bias, and high heterogeneity. There was a lack of evidence regarding the possible complications offered by this therapy. The recommendation to use BMP-2 for alveolar cleft reconstruction, especially in a paediatric population, should be viewed with caution. New primary studies are needed to assess this variable and safely determine the use of rhBMP-2 in reconstructive surgery for cleft patients.

Coronaviridae-Old friends, new enemy!

Coronaviridae is a family of single-stranded positive enveloped RNA viruses. This article aimed to review the history of these viruses in the last 60 years since their discovery to understand what lessons can be learned from the past. A review of the PubMed database was carried out, describing taxonomy, classification, virology, genetic recombination, host adaptation, and main symptoms related to each type of virus. SARS-CoV-2 is responsible for the ongoing global pandemic, and SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV were responsible for causing severe respiratory illness and regional epidemics in the past while the four other strains of CoVs (229-E OC43, NL63, and HKU1) circulate worldwide and normally only cause mild upper respiratory tract infections. Given the enormous diversity of coronavirus viruses in wildlife and their continuous evolution and adaptation to humans, future outbreaks would undoubtedly occur. Restricting or banning all trade in wild animals in wet markets would be a necessary measure to reduce future zoonotic infections.

Is Sjogren's syndrome a risk factor/contraindication for dental implants? An umbrella review.

INTRODUCTION: There have been concerns that longstanding oral dryness secondary to Sjogren's syndrome may increase the risk of failure of dental implants. AIMS: The aim of the present study was to determine the level of methodological quality of systematic reviews that evaluated the effectiveness of dental implants in patients diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome. METHODS AND RESULTS: Databases of PubMed/Medline, LILACS, Science Direct and Dare Cochrane to October 2020 were evaluated. A total of 833 articles were initially identified but following use of appropriate inclusion and exclusion criteria 4 papers were identified for detailed analysis. An eventual study sample comprised 722 implants placed in 189 patients with a 95.22% success rate, the minimum follow-up time was 45.2 ± 23.8 months and the maximum 125.5 months. The studies were assessed for their methodological quality by the AMSTAR 2 tool, in which 3 had critically low quality and one low quality. CONCLUSION: Oral rehabilitation with dental implants in patients with Sjogren's syndrome seems to have a high success rate; however, the low quality of relevant reports highlights the need for primary and secondary studies with better methodological design in order to reduce bias and provide reassurance for this treatment option.

Abordagens terapêuticas não-cirúrgicas para a queilite actínica / Non-surgical therapeutics approaches for actinic cheilitis

A queilite actínica (QA) é uma desordem potencialmente maligna que se desenvolve principalmente no lábio inferior, decorrente da exposição crônica a luz solar. O objetivo desse estudo é elucidar, a partir de uma revisão da literatura, as abordagens não cirúrgicas mais atuais para o tratamento da QA. Foi realizada uma busca nas bases de dados PubMed, Scielo e Cochrane, sendo obtidos 280 artigos e após aplicação dos critérios de elegibilidade, foram utilizados no presente traba lho 16 estudos. Várias abordagens, como, diclofenaco sódico, mebutato de ingenol, imiquimode, 5-fluorouracil, fludroxicortida e terapia fotodinâmica, são apontadas e estudadas como forma de tratamento para a QA. Entretanto, faltam trabalhos para que se estabeleça um consenso sobre a terapêutica não-cirúrgica mais adequada... (AU)

Actinic cheilitis (AC) is a potentially malignant disorder that develops mainly on the lower lip, result ing from a chronic exposure to sunlight. The objective of this study is to elucidate, from a literature review, the most current non-surgical approaches for the treatment of AC. A search was performed in the PubMed, Scielo and Cochrane databases, obtaining 280 papers and after applying the eligibility cri teria, 16 studies were used in the present study. Various approaches, such as diclofenac sodium, ingenol mebutate, imiquimod, 5-fluorouracil, fludroxycortide and photodynamic therapy are pointed out and studied as a form of treatment for AC. However, there is a lack of work to establish a consensus on the most appropriate non-surgical therapy... (AU)

Dental changes in children with congenital Zika syndrome.

OBJECTIVE: To describe oral alterations in children with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS). METHODS: This was a case series, whose research instrument was a structured questionnaire, associated with the use of medical record data and extra and intraoral clinical examination. RESULTS: Thirty-two children were evaluated, the majority male (18/32%-56.3%), mean age 22 months (SD = 2.71). It was also observed that the majority of the patients (19/32%-59.4%) presented a low family income. All the children had a mean head circumference of 29.43 cm (SD = 1.42). Regarding the alterations, an ogival-shaped palate was observed in 14 children (43.7%), and delayed chronology of eruption was observed in 15 children (46.9%), of whom 7 children (21.9%) did not present eruption of the upper left lateral incisor (p = .0002) and upper right lateral incisor (p = .002) until the moment of analysis. Additionally, 03 children with yellowish dental pigmentation were identified in erupted teeth after the onset of phenobarbital use. Enamel hypoplasia was identified in 9 children (28.1%) and only one child with ankyloglossia. CONCLUSION: CZS may present delayed chronology of eruption, ankyloglossia, ogival-shaped palate, and enamel hypoplasia, requiring dental follow-up aimed at prevention, promotion, and rehabilitation of the health of these children.

Dentifrice Containing Extract of Rosmarinus officinalis Linn.: An Antimicrobial Evaluation.

This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of a dentifrice containing an alcoholic extract of rosemary on oral bacteria, compared to a commercially available herbal dentifrice. Standard strains of Streptococcus mutans (ATCC 25175), Streptococcus oralis (ATCC 9811) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (ATCC 7469) were used, as well as different toothpastes based on rosemary (TR), on propolis (TH), triclosan (positive control) (TPC) and non-fluoridated dentifrice (negative control) (TNC). Bacteria were seeded in Petri dishes and paper discs soaked with dilutions of dentifrice placed on the plates. The inhibition halos were analyzed. It was observed that TR did not show statistical difference in relation to the TH to inhibit S. mutans and S. oralis, while TH was more active against L. rhamnosus. The toothpaste containing rosemary extract had the ability to inhibit the growth of S. mutans, S. oralis and L. rhamnosus, revealing an antimicrobial activity similar to commercially available toothpastes for inhibition of S. mutans and S. oralis.

Efficacy of Nd:YAG and GaAlAs lasers in comparison to 2% fluoride gel for the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity.

Lasers demonstrate excellent therapeutic action and are often employed in dentistry for the treatment of diverse clinical conditions. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of neodymium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser, gallium-aluminum-arsenide (GaAlAs) laser, and 2% neutral fluoride gel in the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity. Twenty-three patients were evaluated, involving a total of 48 quadrants with at least 1 tooth with dentinal hypersensitivity (89 teeth total). Pain intensity was recorded on a visual analog scale at the time of clinical examination (baseline), immediately after treatment, and 1 week posttreatment. Teeth were treated with 60 seconds of 2% neutral fluoride gel application or 60 seconds of laser treatment-Nd:YAG laser at a distance of 0.5 cm (unfocused; 1 W and 10 Hz for 60 seconds, perpendicular to the cervical surfaces) or GaAlAs laser in contact (40 mW; 4 J/cm²; spot: 0.028 cm²; 15 seconds per point on 4 points [mesial, medial, distal, and apical])-as well as sham treatments so that patients remained blind to their treatment group. All treatments provided adequate pain reduction immediately posttreatment, but laser treatments resulted in significantly greater reductions in pain intensity.

Dentifrice Containing Extract of Rosmarinus officinalis Linn: An Antimicrobial Evaluation

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of a dentifrice containing an alcoholic extract of rosemary on oral bacteria, compared to a commercially available herbal dentifrice. Standard strains of Streptococcus mutans (ATCC 25175), Streptococcus oralis (ATCC 9811) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (ATCC 7469) were used, as well as different toothpastes based on rosemary (TR), on propolis (TH), triclosan (positive control) (TPC) and non-fluoridated dentifrice (negative control) (TNC). Bacteria were seeded in Petri dishes and paper discs soaked with dilutions of dentifrice placed on the plates. The inhibition halos were analyzed. It was observed that TR did not show statistical difference in relation to the TH to inhibit S. mutans and S. oralis, while TH was more active against L. rhamnosus. The toothpaste containing rosemary extract had the ability to inhibit the growth of S. mutans, S. oralis and L. rhamnosus, revealing an antimicrobial activity similar to commercially available toothpastes for inhibition of S. mutans and S. oralis.

Resumo O estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a atividade antimicrobiana de um dentifrício extrato alcoólico de alecrim sobre bactérias orais, comparando-o a um dentifrício herbal disponível no mercado. Cepas padrão de Streptococcus mutans (ATCC 25175), Streptococcus oralis (ATCC 9811) e Lactobacillus rhamnosus (ATCC 7469) foram utilizadas, bem como diferentes dentifrícios à base de alecrim (TR), própolis (TH), triclosan (controle positivo) (TPC) e sem flúor (controle negativo) (TNC). Placas de Petri foram inoculadas com as bactérias e discos de papel embebidos com diluições de cada dentifrício foram colocados nas placas. Em seguida, foram analisados os halos de inibição. Observou-se que o TR não mostrou diferença estatística em relação ao TH para inibição dos S. mutans e S. oralis, enquanto TH foi mais ativo contra L. rhamnosus. O dentifrício contendo extrato de alecrim foi capaz de inibir o crescimento de S. mutans, S. oralis e L. rhamnosus, revelando uma atividade antimicrobiana semelhante ao dentifrício disponível comercialmente na inibição de S. mutans e S. oralis.

Effect of Xerostomia on the Functional Capacity of Subjects with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the intensity of xerostomia and hyposalivation in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as well as the effects of these conditions on functional incapacity and disease activity. METHODS: The study sample comprised 236 individuals of both sexes who had RA. All the individuals were submitted to clinical evaluation and unstimulated sialometry. Functional capacity was determined by using the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), xerostomia was assessed using the Xerostomia Inventory, and disease activity was evaluated with the 28-joint Disease Activity Score (DAS28). The effect of Sjögren syndrome (SS) was analyzed, and the sample was divided into 2 groups: RA (191 subjects) and RA/SS (45 subjects). RESULTS: The Xerostomia Inventory showed positive and significant correlation with fatigue (r = 0.243; p < 0.0001), number of painful joints (r = 0.218; p = 0.001), HAQ (r = 0.279; p < 0.0001), and DAS28 (r = 0.156; p < 0.0001). On regression analysis, both xerostomia (OR 3.89, 95% CI 1.84-8.23, p < 0.001) and DAS28 (for severe disease activity: OR 13.26, 95% CI 3.15-55.79, p < 0.001) showed influence on functional incapacity. Forty-five individuals (19.1%) presented with secondary SS, and having this diagnosis was not associated with disease activity or functional capacity. CONCLUSION: Xerostomia demonstrated an adverse effect on quality of life of subjects with RA, being associated with a reduction in functional capacity. In this clinical setting, xerostomia can be monitored as a marker of worse clinical evolution.

Analysis of the polymorphism of osteoprotegerin by polymerase chain reaction in patients with type 2 diabetes and the association with periodontal condition / Análise de polimorfismos da região promotora T/C950 da osteoprotegerina através da reação em cadeia de polimerase em pacientes diabéticos tipo 2 e com periodontite

Objective: The aim of this paper was to analyze the presence of polymorphism in the promoter region T/C950 of the osteoprotegerin gene and its distribution in diabetic patients with periodontitis, when compared to the control group. Methods: 67 patients took part in the research. The test group (n = 32) was composed of diabetic patients with periodontitis and the control group (n = 35) included patients without diabetes and without periodontitis. For the diagnosis of periodontitis, the following clinical parameters were evaluated: probing depth, bleeding on probing and clinical attachment level. The DNA to investigate the polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin, obtained through the technique of polymerase chain reaction, was obtained from the blood serum of the participants.Results: Polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin were found in promoter region -950T/C but there was no significance (p=1.000). Only the control group showed significant results for the probing depth according to the polymorphic region. Conclusion: No influence was found between genetic polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin in patients with diabetes and periodontitis.

Objetivo: Analisar a presença de polimorfismos na região promotora T/C950 do gene da osteoprotegerina, e a sua distribuição em pacientes diabéticos e com periodontite, quando comparados ao grupo controle saudável. Métodos: A pesquisa contou com a participação de 67 indivíduos distribuídos em um grupo teste (n=32), constituído por pacientes diabéticos e com periodontite, e um grupo controle (n=35) que incluía pacientes não diabéticos e sem periodontite. Para o diagnóstico da periodontite, foram avaliados os parâmetros clínicos: profundidade de sondagem, sangramento à sondagem e nível de inserção clínica. O DNA para a investigação dos polimorfismos da osteoprotegerina, através da técnica da reação em cadeia de polimerase convencional, foi obtido a partir de amostras sanguíneas dos participantes. Resultados: Polimorfismos no gene da osteoprotegerina foram encontrados na posição -950T/C da região promotora, porém sem significância estatística (p=1,000). Apenas o grupo controle apresentou resultados significativos para a profundidade de sondagem segundo a região polimórfica (p=0,017).Conclusão: Não foi observada influência entre o polimorfismo da região T/C950 do gene da osteoprotegerina em pacientes com periodontite e a diabetes mellitus.

Effect of low-level laser therapy in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome: a case series.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was evaluate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome (BMS) patients. BACKGROUND DATA: BMS is a clinical condition characterized by a burning sensation in a morphologically normal oral mucosa, without association with systemic disorders. METHODS: Ten patients with oral burning sensation were included in the study. After careful evaluation of medical history and oral examination, the diagnosis of BMS was established. All patients were submitted to one weekly session of LLLT for 10 weeks. A continuous wavelength of 660 nm, power 40 mW, 20 J/cm(2), 0.8 J/point, with each point irradiated for 10 sec. In all sessions the burning intensity was evaluated with a 10-cm visual analogue scale (VAS), with 0 indicating no symptoms and 10 indicating the worst burning possible. The burning intensity evaluation by VAS was performed immediately before (VAS baseline) and immediately after each LLLT session. The nonparametric Wilcoxon test was used for statistical analysis, considering significance of 5%. RESULTS: All patients reported improvement in all sessions, with reduction in VAS scores by up to 58% in the tenth session. When only the VAS baseline of the first session was compared with the other sessions, there was a statistically significant reduction in VAS scores in the fourth (p=0.03), fifth (p=0.03), sixth (p=0.009), seventh (p=0.003), eighth, ninth, and tenth (all p=0.002) sessions. CONCLUSIONS: LLLT may be an alternative treatment for the relief of oral burning in patients with BMS.

Adenosquamous carcinoma of the floor of the mouth mimicking an oral erythroleukoplakia: case report and review of literature

Adenosquamous carcinoma (ASC) is an uncommon and controversial epithelial neoplasm characterized by simultaneous and distinct areas of squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Only few cases of oral adenosquamous carcinoma have been previously reported in the literature. It has been described as a squamous cell carcinoma subtype with a high infiltrative capacity. The majority of the patients suffer with early recurrence, local and distant metastases, and low survival rate. In this article, a case of ASC which was clinically similar to an oral leukoplakia is reported and the literature is reviewed. We underline the main histological features and the importance of the oral pathologist in the recognition of the squamous cell carcinoma subtypes.

Principles and applications of polymerase chain reaction in medical diagnostic fields: a review: [revision] / Princípios e aplicações da reação em cadeia de Polimerase em áreas médicas diagnósticas: uma revisão: [revisão]

Recent developments in molecular methods have revolutionized the detection and characterization of microorganisms in a broad range of medical diagnostic fields, including virology, mycology, parasitology, microbiology and dentistry. Among these methods, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) has generated great benefits and allowed scientific advancements. PCR is an excellent technique for the rapid detection of pathogens, including those difficult to culture. Along with conventional PCR techniques, Real-Time PCR has emerged as a technological innovation and is playing an ever-increasing role in clinical diagnostics and research laboratories. Due to its capacity to generate both qualitative and quantitative results, Real-Time PCR is considered a fast and accurate platform. The aim of the present literature review is to explore the clinical usefulness and potential of both conventional PCR and Real-Time PCR assays in diverse medical fields, addressing its main uses and advances.

O advento dos métodos moleculares tem, nos últimos anos, revolucionado a detecção e caracterização dos microorganismos em diversas áreas médicas diagnósticas, tais como virologia, micologia, parasitologia, microbiologia e odontologia. Dentre as técnicas baseadas em biologia molecular, a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) trouxe enormes benefícios e desenvolvimentos científicos, se mostrando como um excelente caminho para a rápida detecção de patógenos, até mesmo aqueles de difícil cultivo. Derivada da PCR convencional, a PCR em Tempo Real se mostra como uma inovação tecnológica e vem conquistando espaço nos diagnósticos clínicos e nos laboratórios de pesquisa por apresentar a capacidade de gerar, além de resultados qualitativos, resultados quantitativos, se mostrando de forma mais rápida e precisa. Este trabalho de revisão tem por objetivo explorar a utilidade clínica da técnica de PCR convencional e em Tempo real nas diversas áreas médicas supracitadas, abrangendo seus principais usos e avanços, direcionando para o cotidiano profissional.

Transplante renal: a influência da terapia imunosupressora na prevalência de manifestações estomatológicas / Renal transplant: the influence of the immunosuppressive therapy in the prevalence of stomatologic manifestations

Os autores, após dimensionarem o problema da rejeição pós-transplante renal, fazem uma revisão, sob a ótica do cirurgião-dentista, a respeito da terapia imunossupressora e sua influência nas manifestações estomatológicas. No texto são ressaltados a importância do conhecimento da prevalência dessas lesões orais associadas ao transplante renal e o uso de medicações, para um correto estabelecimento a respeito da origem de tais lesões

Prevalência de mucosite oral em pacientes portadores de leucemia / Prevalence of oral mucositis in leukemia suffering children undergoing chemoterapy

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar a prevalência de mucosite bucal em crianças portadoras de leucemia, submetidas a tratamento quimioterápico. A amostra constituiu-se de 32 crianças internadas no Hospital Universitário Osvaldo Cruz (HUOC-PE), sendo 20 do sexo masculino e 12 do sexo feminino, com idades variando de 0 a 12 anos. Os pacientes foram selecionados e examinados no período de maio a outubro de 2000. A prevalência da mucosite foi estimada em 71,9 por cento dos pacientes examinados. A região anatômica da cavidade bucal mais atingida pela mucosite foi a mucosa labial e o tipo de leucemia predominante foi a leucemia linfoblástica aguda (LLA). Concluindo, a mucosite é um efeito colateral freqüente na terapia antineoplásica, afetando mais comumente crianças do sexo masculino que estão recebendo quimioterapia

Estudos microbiológico in vitro e toxicológicos agudo e sub-agudo, com determinação da DL50 do estrato hidroalcoólico de psidium guajava linn / Antibacterial studies in vitro and acute toxicological studies including LD 50 of the hydroalcoholic extract of Psidium Guajava Linn

Este estudo teve como objetivo testar in vitro a susceptibilidade de bactérias gram-negativas: Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Shigella spp, Proteus spp, Klebsiella spp, Salmonella spp, aos extratos hidroalcoólicos da folha e do caule de psidium guajava Linn. (goiabeira vermelha). O segundo objetivo foi determinar sua Concentração Mínima Inibitória (CMI) em meio sólido. A toxicidade aguda, sub-aguda e DL50 foram determinadas. No teste in vivo utilizou-se 36 camundongos Musmusculus, divididos em 6 grupos e os animais mantiveram-se em jejum por 18 horas antes de serem submetidos ao experimento. A via de administração utilizada foi a intraperitoneal. Verificou-se que excetuando-se Klebsiella spp, todas as bactérias testadas foram inibidas pelos dois extratos utilizados, sendo que o extrato da folha apresentou melhor atividade para Salmonella spp (17,3mm) e o extrato do caule foi mais ativo para Proteus spp (18,3mm). A CMI variou de 1,8 a 2,4 mg/ml no extrato da folha e de 1,2 a 2,4 mg/ml no extrato do caule. Para Shigella spp e Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a CMI foi 1,2mg/ml no extrato do caule. Não houve diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os dois tipos de extratos tanto nos testes antimicrobianos (p=0,009) como nos valores da CMI (p=0,397). A atividade tóxica não foi considerada relevante, a DL50 foi 779,17mg/kg e a atividade antimicrobiana foi confirmada. A planta pode ser utilizada como agente terapêutico

Estudos toxicológicos do extrato hidroalcoólico de Psidium Guajava Linn / Toxicological studies of the hidroalcoholic extract of Psidium Guajava Linn

Objetivo: O presente estudo teve como objetivo determinar a toxicidade aguda e a Dose LetaL 50 do extrato hidroalcoólico do caule e da folha de Psidium guajava L. Material e Métodos: O extrato hidroalcoólico foi obtido através de etanol (70 por cento) e concentrado em rota-vapor. Para o estudo toxicológico, trinta e seis camundongos Mus musculus (todos previamente marcados e pesados) foram selecionados em seis grupos. Os animais permaneceram em jejum por dezoito horas antes de serem submetidos ao experimento. A via de administração utilizada foi a intra-peritonial. Resultados: Os resultados sugerem que a atividade tóxica do extrato hidroalcoólico de Psidium guajava L. não foi relevante: 779,17mg/Kg. Conclusões: Diante das doses tóxicas observadas, nesse estudo, conclui-se que existe uma relativa margem de segurança para o uso dessa planta como agente terapêutico