Presence of mast cells and the expression of metalloproteinase 9 in the gingiva of ovariectomized rats with periodontal disease.

BACKGROUND: The host's answer has an important role in periodontal disease, and the mast cells have a prime role. Such cells seem to be influenced by estrogen deficiency. The objective was to evaluate the mast cells and the expression of metalloproteinase(MMP)-9 in periodontal disease induced in ovariectomized rats. METHODS: For that purpose, 36 rats were used; 18 ovariectomized (OVX) and another 18 Sham-operated (SHAM). After 60 days the periodontal disease was induced by a ligature around the first lower right molars (group P). The opposite side was the control group (group C). The euthanasia occurred 3, 7 and 14 days after the placement of the ligature. The gingiva was removed and analyzed histochemically and immunohistochemically to quantify the mast cells and to analyze MMP 9 expression. RESULTS: By comparing the groups SHAM-P and C and groups OVX-C and P, it was noted that mast cells from group C were higher than P in all experimental periods. When comparing groups SHAM-C and OVX-C, significant factors were not found. When comparing groups SHAM-P and OVX-P, there was an inclination for mast cells reduction with time. The MMP-9 expression was related to the presence of periodontitis. CONCLUSIONS: It was concluded that periodontitis led to mast cells reduction and MMP-9 increase. The ovariectomy itself did not alter the MMP-9 expression and did not influence the presence of mast cells in rat papilla, however, when associated to inflammation led to a reduction of mast cells.

Clinical and morphofunctional aspects of pterygoid hamulus: literature review / Aspectos clínicos e morfofuncionais do hamulo pterigóideo: revisão de literatura

O entendimento sobre a hâmulo pterigóideo (PH) e suas relações anatômicas e funcionais com estruturas vizinhas é de extrema importância para conduzir um diagnóstico diferencial assertivo e para a prevenção de doenças na região. Esse estudo teve como objetivo revisar a literatura sobre as características anatômicas e funcionais do PH, uma estrutura óssea, por vezes negligenciada pelo dentista. Além disso, as principais patologias que ocorrem no PH são relatados. PH relaciona-se com muitos elementos anatômicos do crânio e da face e está envolvido em uma variada processos fisiológicos como a fala e deglutição. Alterações no PH podem se refletir em de alterações nasestruturas vizinhas promovendo sintomas semelhantes a outros distúrbios craniofaciais dificultando o diagnóstico correto. PH pode estar envolvido em patologias que devem ser incluídas no diagnóstico diferencial de quaisquer desordens craniofaciais...

The understanding on the pterygoid hamulus (PH) and its anatomical and functional relationship with neighboring structures is of utmost importance to conduct assertive, differential diagnosis and for the prevention of diseases in the region.This study aimed to review the literature on the anatomical and functional PH features, a bone structure sometimes neglected by the dentist. Also, the main pathologies occurring in HP are reported. PH relates with many anatomical elements of the cranium and face involved in a varied physiological processes such as speech and swallowing. The alteration of PH alterations and neighboring structures may cause symptoms similar to other craniofacial disorders hindering the correct diagnosis. PH may be involved in pathologies that should be included in the differential diagnosis from any craniofacial disorders...

Anatomical study of palato gingival groove on maxillary central incisors / Estudo anatômico do sulco palato-gengival em incisivos centrais superiores

O sulco palato-gengival (SPG) é uma anomalia de desenvolvimento que acomete principalmente os incisivos superiores. Inicia-se no ou perto do cíngulo dental, e sulca a raiz apresentando uma grande variedade de profundidades e comprimentos. Sua incidência, profundidade e comprimento, são de importância clínica, uma vez que em periodontia podem ser o agente causal de periodontites severa se localizadas, e na endodontia provocam a divisão do canal radicular e o aparecimento de foram es acessórios. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar um estudo sobre a presença, forma, comprimento e profundidade do sulco palato-gengival em incisivos centrais superiores. Foram utilizados 1.668 dentes incisivos centrais superiores da coleção de dentes da Disciplina de Anatomia do ICT - SJ Campos –UNESP. Cada dente teve a sua porção radicular inspecionada com a finalidade de verificar a presença e a profundidade do SPG. Os sulcos palato-gengivais encontrados foram classificados de acordo com o sistema proposto por Gu (2011), em: Tipo I (curtoe superficial), Tipo II (longo e superficial) e Tipo II (longo e profundo). Concluída esta classificação,todos os dentes que apresentaram o SPG foram radiografados e cinco dentes tiveram sua superfície radicular avaliada através do uso de um Microscópio Eletrônico de Varredura (MEV). Finalmente foram separados quatro dentes representativos de cada tipo de SPG encontrado para a obtenção de cortes histológicos e subsequente análise microscópica.

Palatogingival groove (PGG) is a developmental anomaly affecting mainly the maxillary incisors.PGG incidence, depth, and length are clinically important because it may cause severe and localized periodontitis; and it may divide the root canal resulting in accessory foramina. This study aimed to analyze the presence, shape, length, and depth of the palatogingival groove in maxillary central incisors. 1,668 maxillary central incisors were used. Each tooth had its root portion inspected inorder to verify PGG presence and depth. The found palatogingival grooves were classified according tothe system proposed by Gu [5], as follows: Type I (short and superficial), Type II (long and superficial),and Type III (long and deep). All teeth that showed the grooves were radiographed; five teeth had their root surface analyzed through Scanning Electron Microscopic (SEM); and four teeth corresponding to each PGG type were sent to obtain histological sections and then submitted to microscopic analysis.Of the 1.668 analyzed incisors, 27 (1.61%) showed the palatogingival groove: 8 (29.6%) Type I, 17(63%) type II, and 2 (7.4%) Type III. Microscopic analysis revealed no communication between PGGand root canal. In conclusion, our results showed that PGG can be clinically and radiographically diagnosed on maxillary central incisors, with the type II being the most common. The professionals should be aware of the features of this groove dueto its severe clinical consequences.

Comparação entre subtração radiográfica digital e radiografia digital direta na detecção de reabsorções radiculares / Comparison between radiographic digital subtraction and direct digital radiography in the detection of root resorption

A reabsorção severa da raiz diagnosticada tardiamente pode acarretar a perda dentária. Devido ao fato de a técnica de subtração radiográfica digital ser um importante recurso para detecção precoce de alterações minerais, este estudo propôs avaliar a eficiência no diagnóstico precoce da reabsorção radicular externa simulada nas regiões apical e lingual, pelas técnicas de subtração radiográfica digital e radiografia digital. Foram utilizados 14 dentes incisivos de mandíbulas humanas maceradas com reabsorções de diferentes dimensões, simuladas nas regiões apical e lingual, e radiografados com variação de ângulos de projeção. As radiografias foram subtraídas pelo programa Regeemy®, e para avaliação de desempenho dos métodos de diagnóstico, pares de radiografias periapicais e imagens subtraídas foram apresentadas a dois radiologistas. De acordo com os resultados, não foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os métodos na detecção de reabsorções linguais, independentemente do tamanho da lesão. Também não houve diversidade entre os métodos na detecção de reabsorções apicais, com exceção do examinador dois quanto às variações angular vertical e horizontal de 10º, utilizando o maior nível de desgaste, que apresentou a radiografia digital como método superior na avaliação em relação à subtração radiográfica. Também foi observado que o aumento do nível de desgaste permitiu melhor avaliação nas regiões de reabsorções apicais e linguais, e a menor variação dos ângulos verticais e horizontais nas detecções de reabsorções apicais e linguais permitiu uma melhor avaliação da imagem, principalmente no menor nível de desgaste.

The delay on diagnose severe root resorption can lead to tooth loss. Due to the fact that digital subtraction radiography is an important resource to detect initial mineral changes, this study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the digital subtraction radiography and digital radiography in early diagnosis of the simulated apical and lingual external root resorption. Fourteen human lower incisors, submitted to simulated apical and lingual resorption cavities of different sizes, imaged with different angle projection variations were included in this study. The images were subtracted by the Regeemy® program, and receiver operating characteristic analysis was used to evaluate the diagnostic performance for each imaging system, and the diagnostic accuracy of both diagnosis methods for detecting lesions was conducted by the assessment of the pairs of radiography (digital and subtracted) by two radiologists. According to the results, there were no statistically significant differences between the methods in detecting lingual resorption, independently of the lesion dimension. There was also no difference on the apical resorption detection, except by the viewer two as to 10º horizontal and vertical angles, who related that on the larger cavity, the digital radiography was more reliable than the subtraction radiography. It was also further noticed that the deeper the cavity size, the better the apical and lingual resorption detection; and the radiography taken of the apical and lingual resorption, with the smaller vertical and horizontal angles variation ensured a better assessment of the image, mainly on the shallower cavity size.

Evaluation of simulated external root resorptions with digital radiography and digital subtraction radiography.

INTRODUCTION: Root resorption can cause damage in orthodontic patients. Digital subtraction radiography (DSR) is a useful resource for the detection of mineral losses. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of digital radiography (DR) and DSR in detecting simulated external root resorption. Examiner agreement between the 2 techniques was also evaluated. METHODS: Root resorptions of various sizes were simulated on the apical and lingual aspects of 49 teeth from 9 dry human mandibles. The teeth were radiographed in standardized conditions. The radiographs were registered with Regeemy Image Registration and Mosaicking (version 0.2.43-RCB, DPI-INPE, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil) and subtracted with Image Tool (University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio). The subtracted images and the digital radiographs were evaluated by 3 oral radiologists. RESULTS: No statistically significant differences were found for the methods in the detection of apical root resorptions, independently from lesion size, and of lingual resorptions of 1.2 mm or greater. DSR was significantly better than DR for detection of lingual resorptions up to 1 mm. Resorptions less than 0.5 mm were not precisely detected by either method. DSR provided better intraexaminer and interexaminer agreement than did DR. CONCLUSIONS: Both methods are precise for detection of apical root resorptions as small as 0.5 mm and lingual resorptions of 1 mm or more. However, DSR frequently performed better than did DR.

Radiographic study of ossification of the pterygospinous and pterygoalar ligaments by the Hirtz axial technique.

The correct radiographic identification of ossification of the pterygospinous and pterygoalar ligaments plays an important role in surgical procedures for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Most of these procedures are performed through the foramen ovale, a site where these ligaments can be found to be partially or completely ossified. We studied the radiographic features of these ossified ligaments and their location in relation to the foramen ovale by the Hirtz axial technique. For this purpose, 93 dry skulls from the Discipline of Anatomy, São José dos Campos Dental School, UNESP, which presented partial or complete ossification of these ligaments, were radiographed. The pterygospinous ligament was detected on 27.97% of radiographs and was partially ossified in 19.36% of cases and completely ossified in 8.61%. The pterygoalar ligament was present in 62.35% of radiographs, being partially ossified in 49.44% and completely ossified in 12.91%. The pterygospinous ligaments was found to be partially and completely ossified on the same radiograph in 3.23% of cases, whereas the pterygoalar ligament appeared partially and completely ossified on the same radiograph in 6.45%. Furthermore, the pterygospinous ligament was thinner than the pterygoalar ligament and located more medially in relation to the foramen ovale. The pterygoalar ligament formed a large bone bar lateral to the foramen ovale, often obliterating the lumen of the latter. The Hirtz axial technique is an excellent tool for the observation of complete or partial ossification of the pterygospinous and pterygoalar ligaments in surgical procedures for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia performed through the foramen ovale.

Femur bone repair in ovariectomized rats under the local action of alendronate, hydroxyapatite and the association of alendronate and hydroxyapatite.

Summary An evaluation was made of the local action of alendronate sodium (A), hydroxyapatite (HA) and the association of both substances (A + HA), in different molar concentrations, on the femur bone repair of ovariectomized rats. Ninety-eight animals were divided into seven groups: control (C), starch (S), alendronate 1 mol (A1), alendronate 2 mols (A2), hydroxyapatite 1 mol (HA1), hydroxyapatite 2 mols (HA2) and the association of alendronate + hydroxyapatite (A + HA). Rats weighing about 250 g were ovariectomized and 2.5-mm diameter bone defects were made on the left femur 30 days later. Each experimental group had defects filled with appropriate material, except for group C (control). The animals were killed 7 and 21 days after surgery. Histological, histomorphometric and statistical analyses of bone neoformation in the bone defect site were performed. From the histological standpoint, the major differences occurred after 21 days. All specimens in groups C, S, HA1 and HA2 presented linear closure of the bone defect, and most animals in groups A1, A2 and A + HA showed no bone neoformation in the central area of the defect. No statistically significant difference was found among the experimental groups after 7 days; after 21 days, group HA2 presented the highest amount of neoformed bone. There was no significant difference among groups A1, A2 and A + HA in the two study periods. It was concluded that alendronate, either isolated or in association with hydroxyapatite, had an adverse effect on bone repair in this experimental model. Moreover, the hydroxyapatite used here proved to be biocompatible and osteoconductive, with group HA2 showing the best results.

In vitro incidence of root canal bifurcation in mandibular incisors by radiovisiography

Objective: The aim of this study was to verify, in vivo and in vitro, the prevalence of root canal bifurcation in mandibular incisors by digital radiography. Material and Methods: Four hundred teeth were analyzed for the in vivo study. Digital radiographs were taken in an orthoradial direction from the mandibular incisor and canine regions. The digital radiographs of the canine region allowed visualizing the incisors in a distoradial direction using 20o deviation. All individuals agreed to participate by signing an informed consent form. The in vitro study was conducted on 200 mandibular incisors positioned on a model, simulating the mandibular dental arch. Digital radiographs were taken from the mandibular incisors in both buccolingual and mesiodistal directions. Results:The digital radiography showed presence of bifurcation in 20% of teeth evaluated in vitro in the mesiodistal direction. In the buccolingual direction, 17.5% of teeth evaluated in vivo and 15% evaluated in vitro presented bifurcation or characteristics indicatingbifurcation. Conclusions: Digital radiography associated with X-ray beam distally allowed detection of a larger number of cases of bifurcated root canals or characteristics of bifurcation.

In vitro incidence of root canal bifurcation in mandibular incisors by radiovisiography.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to verify, in vivo and in vitro, the prevalence of root canal bifurcation in mandibular incisors by digital radiography. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Four hundred teeth were analyzed for the in vivo study. Digital radiographs were taken in an orthoradial direction from the mandibular incisor and canine regions. The digital radiographs of the canine region allowed visualizing the incisors in a distoradial direction using 20 masculine deviation. All individuals agreed to participate by signing an informed consent form. The in vitro study was conducted on 200 mandibular incisors positioned on a model, simulating the mandibular dental arch. Digital radiographs were taken from the mandibular incisors in both buccolingual and mesiodistal directions. RESULTS: The digital radiography showed presence of bifurcation in 20% of teeth evaluated in vitro in the mesiodistal direction. In the buccolingual direction, 17.5% of teeth evaluated in vivo and 15% evaluated in vitro presented bifurcation or characteristics indicating bifurcation. CONCLUSIONS: Digital radiography associated with X-ray beam distally allowed detection of a larger number of cases of bifurcated root canals or characteristics of bifurcation.

Anatomia de um caso de dextrocardia com situs solitus / Anatomy of a dextrocardia case with situs solitus

Apresentamos um caso raro de dextrocardia em um cadáver feminino com idade aproximada de um ano, apresentando situs solitus. Normalmente, os casos de dextrocardia relatados na literatura descrevem múltiplas malformações cardíacas associadas. No presente estudo, tem grande relevância o fato de não ter sido encontrada uma completa imagem especular do coração e dos vasos da base. Não foram encontradas discordância atrioventricular ou outras malformações intra e extracardíacas que são comumente incidentes em casos de dextrocardia. No entanto, foram encontradas a presença de um grande ducto arterioso, bem como uma posição anômala da parte direita do coração.

We present a rare case of dextrocardia in the corpse of a female child, aged approximately one year old, presenting situs solitus. The cases of dextrocardia reported in the literature normally describe multiple associated cardiac malformations. In the present study, it is noteworthy the fact that a complete specular image of the heart and the vessels of the base of the heart was not found. There was no atrioventricular discordance or other intra and extracardiac malformations, which are commonly seen in cases of dextrocardia. A large ductus arteriosus was found, as well as the anomalous position of the right portion of the heart.

Local action of sodium alendronate in bone repair of spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR).

BACKGROUND: The arterial hypertension is a disorder characterized by relevant alterations in the bone tissue. The sodium alendronate is indicated in the treatment of bone diseases, because of its affinity with the hydroxyapatite, inhibiting the bone reabsorptions. OBJECTIVE: To analyze local action of the sodium alendronate in the bone repair of spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR). METHODS: A bone defect was created in the left femur of 80 rat. In agreement with the material used at the place, four groups were created: control (C), starch (St), alendronate 1 mol (A1) and alendronate 2 mol (A2). After 7 and 21 days, the animals were sacrificed. Histomorfometrical and histological analyses were accomplished and the data were submitted the variance analysis (ANOVA) and test of Tukey (5%). RESULTS: At 7 days, in the area of the defect, conjunctive tissue with hemorrhage and inflammation in all of the groups was observed. Some presented osteoid matrix. The groups A1 and A2 presented, further, a fibrin net. At 21 days, the bone trabeculae practically closed the extension of the defect in the groups C and St. In the group A1 of male animals, trabeculae were observed that irradiated from the medullary canal to the area of the defect. In the groups A1 and A2, only presence of conjunctive fabric with low osteoid deposit was observed. An outstanding histological discovery was the formation of extracortical subperiosteal bone tissue in animals of the groups A1 and A2. CONCLUSION: The administration of sodium alendronate did not contribute to bone repair in SHR rat, but possibly has been responsible for the extracortical bone formation observed.

Ação local do alendronato sódico na reparação óssea de ratos espontaneamente hipertensos (SHR) / Local action of sodium alendronate in bone repair of spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR)

FUNDAMENTO: A hipertensão arterial é uma desordem caracterizada por alterações relevantes no tecido ósseo. O alendronato sódico tem indicação no tratamento de doenças ósseas, por causa de sua afinidade pela hidroxiapatita, inibindo as reabsorções ósseas. OBJETIVO: Analisar a ação local do alendronato sódico na reparação óssea de ratos espontaneamente hipertensos (SHR). MÉTODOS: Um defeito ósseo foi criado no fêmur esquerdo de 80 ratos. De acordo com o material utilizado no local, criaram-se quatro grupos: controle (C), amido (Am), alendronato 1 mol (A1) e alendronato 2 mol (A2). Após 7 e 21 dias, os animais foram sacrificados. Foram realizadas análises histológicas e histomorfométricas e os dados foram submetidos a análise de variância (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey (5 por cento). RESULTADOS: Aos 7 dias, observou-se, na área do defeito, tecido conjuntivo com hemorragia e inflamação em todos os grupos. Alguns apresentavam matriz osteóide. Os grupos A1 e A2 apresentaram, ainda, uma rede de fibrina. Aos 21 dias, as trabéculas ósseas fechavam praticamente a extensão do defeito nos grupos C e Am. No grupo A1 de animais machos, observaram-se trabéculas que se irradiavam do canal medular até a área do defeito. Nos grupos A1 e A2, constatou-se apenas a presença de tecido conjuntivo com mínima deposição de osteóide. Um achado histológico marcante foi a formação de tecido ósseo extracortical subperiosteal nos animais dos grupos A1 e A2. CONCLUSÃO: Concluiu-se que a administração do alendronato sódico não contribuiu para o reparo ósseo nos ratos SHR, mas possivelmente tenha sido responsável pelas formações ósseas extracorticais observadas.

BACKGROUND: The arterial hypertension is a disorder characterized by relevant alterations in the bone tissue. The sodium alendronate is indicated in the treatment of bone diseases, because of its affinity with the hydroxyapatite, inhibiting the bone reabsorptions. OBJECTIVE: To analyze local action of the sodium alendronate in the bone repair of spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR). METHODS: A bone defect was created in the left femur of 80 rat. In agreement with the material used at the place, four groups were created: control (C), starch (St), alendronate 1 mol (A1) and alendronate 2 mol (A2). After 7 and 21 days, the animals were sacrificed. Histomorfometrical and histological analyses were accomplished and the data were submitted the variance analysis (ANOVA) and test of Tukey (5 percent). RESULTS: At 7 days, in the area of the defect, conjunctive tissue with hemorrhage and inflammation in all of the groups was observed. Some presented osteoid matrix. The groups A1 and A2 presented, further, a fibrin net. At 21 days, the bone trabeculae practically closed the extension of the defect in the groups C and St. In the group A1 of male animals, trabeculae were observed that irradiated from the medullary canal to the area of the defect. In the groups A1 and A2, only presence of conjunctive fabric with low osteoid deposit was observed. An outstanding histological discovery was the formation of extracortical subperiosteal bone tissue in animals of the groups A1 and A2. CONCLUSION: The administration of sodium alendronate did not contribute to bone repair in SHR rat, but possibly has been responsible for the extracortical bone formation observed.

Anatomy of a dextrocardia case with situs solitus.

We present a rare case of dextrocardia in the corpse of a female child, aged approximately one year old, presenting situs solitus. The cases of dextrocardia reported in the literature normally describe multiple associated cardiac malformations. In the present study, it is noteworthy the fact that a complete specular image of the heart and the vessels of the base of the heart was not found. There was no atrioventricular discordance or other intra and extracardiac malformations, which are commonly seen in cases of dextrocardia. A large ductus arteriosus was found, as well as the anomalous position of the right portion of the heart.

Carcinoma epidermoide em mucosa bucal: um breve levantamento / Squamous cell carcinoma in mouth mucosa: a short survey

O câncer bucal é um problema de saúde pública em muitos países, inclusive no Brasil. Todavia, a prevenção e o diagnóstico precoce continuam sendo as formas mais eficazes de combate ao câncer. Traçar um perfil dos casos de carcinoma epidermoide na cidade de São José dos Campos, SP. Foram levantados todos os laudos emitidos no período de 1972 a 2004, sendo que desses, apenas 224 continham o diagnóstico de interesse. A seguir, foram coletados os dados referentes ao sexo, à raça, à idade e à localização da lesão primária. Estes foram, então, tabulados e analisados, utilizando-se da estatística descritiva. Quanto ao sexo, observou-se uma forte predileção pelo masculino (80,4%), o mesmo acontecendo em relação à raça branca (74,6%). Já a respeito da idade dos pacientes no momento do diagnóstico, 86,2% estavam entre a quinta e a oitava década de vida. Neste estudo, também se pode notar que a língua foi a região mais acometida, com 22,8% dos casos, seguida do lábio inferior, 19,7%, e do soalho bucal, 14,3%. O padrão epidemiológico apresentado pelo câncer bucal na cidade de São José dos Campos, SP e região não difere daquele observado no restante do Brasil.

Oral cancer is a public health issue in many countries, including Brazil. Thus, prevention and early diagnosis still remain as the most effective ways to combat cancer. The present study aimed to obtain a profile of squamous cell carcinoma cases in the city of São José dos Campos. All case files from 1972 to 2004 were analyzed and only 224 had the diagnosis of interest. Data regarding gender, race, age and location of the primary lesion were tabled and analyzed, using descriptive statistics. Regarding gender, a strong occurrence in males (80.4% of the cases) was observed, the same regarding white race (74.6%). In regards to age, 86.2% of the patients were between the fifth and eighth decade of life at the moment of the diagnosis. In this study, is was also noticeable that tongue was the most affected region, with 22.8% of the cases, followed by inferior lip (19.7%) and mouth floor (14.3%). The epidemiological pattern presented by oral cancer in the city of São José dos Campos does not differ from the one observed in the other parts of Brazil.

Bone healing in drill hole defects in spontaneously hypertensive male and female rats' femurs. A histological and histometric study.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the bone healing in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) and compare the results with normotensive rats, evaluating male and female animals. METHODS: A bone drill defect was created in the left femur of 24 SHR (12 males and 12 females) and 24 normotensive rats (12 males and 12 females). The animals were divided into two groups and sacrificed 7 and 21 days after the surgical procedure. After the routine laboratory processing, histological and histometric analysis were carried out and data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukeys test (5%). RESULTS: Males and females from the same group had similar histological characteristics. After seven days, all animals presented irregular bone trabeculae. The periosteal osteoblasts were flattened in SHR, and presented a cuboid shape in normotensive animals. After 21 days, the bone defects of all specimens showed a linear closure in all the superficial extension. In addition, SHR presented flattened osteoblasts surrounding the bone trabeculae, while normotensive ones showed cuboidal cells. Statistical analysis of the histometric data indicated similar means between the male and female groups, except for normotensive rats on day 7. In addition, a larger amount of new bone formation was observed in hypertensive when compared to normotensive rats on day 21, in males as well as females. CONCLUSION: We conclude that bone healing in SHR was more significant than in normotensive ones, as shown by the histological and histometric evaluation 21 days after surgery.

Estudo comparativo da porcentagem das áreas cortical, trabecular e do canal medular do fêmur de ratos hipertensos (SHR) e normotensos / Comparative study of cortical, trabecular and marrow areas percentage in hypertensive

Os portadores da hipertensão arterial sistêmica apresentam uma tendência à perda óssea devido às alterações no metabolismo do cálcio. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar e comparar as porcentagens das áreas cortical, trabecular e do canal medular em ratos hipertensos (SHR) e normotensos. Foram utilizados 24 ratos, sendo 12 SHR (6 machos e 6 fêmeas) e 12 normotensos (6 machos e 6 fêmeas). Após o sacrifício e dissecção do fêmur direito, foi realizado um cortetransversal (aproximadamente 1mm de espessura) na região de maior diâmetro do osso e o material imerso em hipoclorito de sódio 2% para retirada do tecido mole. As peças foram fotografadas em um estereomicroscópio e as imagens submetidas ao programa Image-Jri para mensuração (em mm2) das áreas cortical, trabecular e do canal medular. Os valores encontrados foram transformados em porcentagens e submetidos à ANOVA e ao teste de Tukey (5%). Verificouse que o valor de porcentagem do canal medular foi maior nos ratos hipertensos, tanto machos (p=0,02) quanto fêmeas (p=0,01). Em relação às médias das porcentagens das áreas cortical e trabecular, os animais hipertensos apresentaram valores menores, embora não estatisticamente significativos. Também não foram encontradas diferenças significativasentre machos e fêmeas. Concluiu-se que os animais hipertensos machos e fêmeas apresentaram aumento da porcentagemda área do canal medular, provavelmente em conseqüência à redução dos ossos cortical e trabecular, o que sugere um aumento na reabsorção óssea nos hipertensos.

Reparação de defeitos ósseos em fêmures de ratos machos e fêmeas espontaneamente hipertensos: estudo histológico e histométrico / Bone healing in drill hole defects in spontaneously hypertensive male and female rats' femurs: a histological and histometric study

OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a reparação óssea em ratos espontaneamente hipertensos (SHR) e compará-la com a de ratos normotensos, avaliando machos e fêmeas. MÉTODOS: Um defeito ósseo foi criado no fêmur esquerdo de 24 SHR (12 machos e 12 fêmeas) e 24 ratos normotensos (12 machos e 12 fêmeas). Os animais foram divididos em dois grupos com diferentes períodos de sacrifício: sete e 21 dias após o procedimento cirúrgico. Após processamento laboratorial de rotina, as análises histológica e histométrica foram realizadas e os dados submetidos à análise de variância (ANOVA) e ao teste de Tukey (5 por cento). RESULTADOS: Machos e fêmeas do mesmo grupo apresentaram características histológicas similares. Após sete dias, todos os animais apresentaram trabéculas ósseas irregulares, entretanto, os osteoblastos periosteais eram achatados nos SHR, enquanto nos normotensos, essas células apresentavam formato cúbico. Após 21 dias, todos os espécimes mostraram fechamento linear em toda a extensão superficial do defeito ósseo e os SHR apresentaram osteoblastos achatados, enquanto os normotensos apresentaram células cúbicas circundando as trabéculas ósseas. A análise estatística dos dados histométricos indicou médias similares entre machos e fêmeas, exceto para ratos normotensos, aos sete dias. Além disso, aos 21 dias, foi observada maior neoformação óssea nos ratos hipertensos quando comparados aos normotensos, tanto machos quanto fêmeas. CONCLUSÃO: Concluiu-se que os animais SHR apresentaram maior neoformação e maturidade óssea nos defeitos que animais normotensos, no período de 21 dias após a cirurgia.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the bone healing in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) and compare the results with normotensive rats, evaluating male and female animals. METHODS: A bone drill defect was created in the left femur of 24 SHR (12 males and 12 females) and 24 normotensive rats (12 males and 12 females). The animals were divided into two groups and sacrificed 7 and 21 days after the surgical procedure. After the routine laboratory processing, histological and histometric analysis were carried out and data were submitted to ANOVA and TukeyÆs test (5 percent). RESULTS: Males and females from the same group had similar histological characteristics. After seven days, all animals presented irregular bone trabeculae. The periosteal osteoblasts were flattened in SHR, and presented a cuboid shape in normotensive animals. After 21 days, the bone defects of all specimens showed a linear closure in all the superficial extension. In addition, SHR presented flattened osteoblasts surrounding the bone trabeculae, while normotensive ones showed cuboidal cells. Statistical analysis of the histometric data indicated similar means between the male and female groups, except for normotensive rats on day 7. In addition, a larger amount of new bone formation was observed in hypertensive when compared to normotensive rats on day 21, in males as well as females. CONCLUSION: We conclude that bone healing in SHR was more significant than in normotensive ones, as shown by the histological and histometric evaluation 21 days after surgery.

Estudo radiográfico da localização da anti-língua em mandíbulas secas e sua relação com o forame da mandíbula / Radiographics study of the localization of the antilingula in dry mandibles and its relation with the foramen of the mandible

Os procedimentos cirúrgicos que envolvem o ramo da mandíbula utilizam um importante ponto de reparo ósseo na face lateral do ramo denominado de anti-língula (AL). A sua localização é importante, pois pode ser utilizada como um guia nas cirurgias, deste modo evitando danos ao feixe vásculo-nervoso que penetra no forame da mandíbula (FM). O objetivo neste estudo é identificar a presença da AL e sua relação com o FM. A amostra constou de 200 mandíbulas secas, às quais, foram radiografadas pelo método periapical convencional, posteriormente, digitalizadas e mensuradas. Os resultados foram expressos em percentagem e mostraram-se altamente variáveis, com a predominância da posição ântero-superior em relação ao FM. Foi avaliado também as distâncias máxima e mínima entre os dois pontos anatômicos referidos.

Estudo da reparação óssea na mandíbula de coelhos sob a ação do alendronato sódico e da sua associação com a hidroxiapatita / Study of bone repair in the mandible of rabbits under the action of sodium alendronate and its association with hydroxyapatite

Avaliou-se a ação do alendronato sódico e da sua associação com hidroxiapatitapura granular (HA) na reparação de defeitos na cortical óssea externa do corpo da mandíbula de 27 coelhos adultos. Os animais foram divididos em três grupos: controle, alendronato ealendronato/HA. Os animais medicados receberam 1 mg/kg/dia de alendronato sódico por via oral, durante 10 dias consecutivos após a cirurgia, e os do Grupo alendronato/HA tiveram o defeito ósseo preenchido com a HA. Os sacrifícios ocorreram 14, 21 e 28 dias após a cirurgia. Histologicamente,em 14 dias ocorreu uma neoformação óssea a partir do periósteo e do endósteo que fechava o defeito em extensão, mas não em profundidade. Foram observadas trabéculas ósseas imaturas circundadas por osteoblastos, núcleos de ossificação e grandes espaços medulares preenchidos por tecido conjuntivo celularizado. Em 21 e 28 dias, eram notados maturação das trabéculas e progressivo remodelamento ósseo. No grupo que recebeu a HA, as partículas permaneceram dentro do defeito interpostas às trabéculas ósseas. Estatisticamente, não houve diferenças entre os tratamentos (p > 0,05), somente entre os períodos de observação (p = 0,000). Concluiu-se queo uso do alendronato sódico e da sua associação com a HA não interferiu na reparação óssea no modelo experimental.

Estudo radiográfico da assimetria da fossa mandibular em cränios secos de crianças / Radiographic study of the asymmetry of the mandibular fossa in children's dry skulls

A articulaçäo temporomandibular é uma estrutura nobre do complexo maxilomandibular, por isso muito se tem estudado em relaçäo a sinais e sintomas das alteraçöes que acometem essas estruturas. Apesar disso, mínima atençäo tem sido dada a essa estrutura em pacientes jovens, apesar da alta incidência de disfunçöes temporomandibulares em crianças. A articulaçäo temporomandibular é composta basicamente por três elementos: ossos, músculo e disco articular. A parte óssea é constituída pela fossa mandibular que faz parte do osso temporal que aloja o côndilo mandibular, realizando a articulaçäo entre o crânio (parte fixa da articulaçäo) e a mandíbula (parte móvel da articulaçäo). O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar a existência de assimetria no tamanho das fossas mandibulares do lado esquerdo e do lado direito, em crianças. Analisando a fossa mandibular em 91 crânios secos de crianças, com idade variando entre quatro meses de vida intra-uterina e cinco anos, utilizando radiografias com incidência crânio-caudal, verificamos a existência de assimetria estatisticamente significante, no sentido látero-lateral e ântero-posterior. Contudo, näo podemos afirmar que existem, clinicamente, interferências oclusais relacionadas