Inclusion of Dental Services in Medicare to Improve Oral and General Health for Older Americans.

Poor oral health negatively impacts overall health, quality of life and well-being. Increasing evidence suggests that provision of basic dental care for elderly Americans would improve outcomes for a variety of systemic diseases and reduce the overall cost of health care. As a result, recent changes have been implemented to include some dental benefits in the Medicare program. This article outlines evidence, rationale and approaches required for inclusion of dental benefits for more Americans through the Medicare program. Improving access to dental services through Medicare to help prevent and manage common chronic diseases is an important step towards integration of dental care with general healthcare to improve the overall health, quality of life, and well-being for many older Americans.

The effect of antireaction medications on the association between periodontitis and leprosy reactions: An important methodological issue in periodontal medicine.

BACKGROUND: The treatment of leprosy reactions (LRs) involves thalidomide, corticosteroids, and other immunomodulatory medications. This study evaluated the effect of these treatments on the association between periodontitis and LRs, as well as factors associated with LRs. METHODS: This case-control study was conducted on 283 individuals followed at a leprosy outpatient clinic in Brazil. The case group was comprised of 158 individuals presenting type 1 or type 2 LRs, and the control group of 125 leprosy individuals without reactions. A complete oral examination was performed to diagnose periodontitis, the independent variable. Antireaction medication used was collected from medical records, and participants were classified according to the use of prednisone and/or thalidomide, time of use, or non-use of medication. Socioeconomic-demographic, clinical, and lifestyle covariables were collected by interview. Unconditional logistic regression analysis by subgroups evaluated the effect of antireaction medication on the association between periodontitis and LRs, estimating the odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval (OR; 95% CI). RESULTS: A relationship between periodontitis and LRs was observed only in the subgroup using the association prednisone and thalidomide: ORadjusted = 0.32; 95% CI = 0.11-0.95. Conversely, more severe periodontal clinical parameters were observed in cases versus controls. Several socioeconomic, health conditions, and lifestyle factors were associated with the presence of LRs. CONCLUSIONS: Although periodontal disease indicators were worse among the cases, the findings showed a negative relationship between periodontitis and LRs in individuals receiving associated prednisone and thalidomide. These medications appear to influence the inflammatory cascade between diseases, modifying and masking the manifestations of periodontitis.

Prevalence of Non-diabetic Hyperglycemia in Young Adults and Its Impact on Periodontal Health.

Background Non-diabetic hyperglycemia is a transitional phase of hyperglycemia that poses a hidden risk for the development of diabetes mellitus and related complications, including periodontal destruction. The current study sought to determine the prevalence of non-diabetic hyperglycemia in young adults and any possible links to periodontal health. Methods A total of 400 participants in this cross-sectional study were evaluated for non-diabetic hyperglycemia between the ages of 18 and 35 years. Group I consisted of non-diabetic hyperglycemic participants. Group II comprised an equal number of matched, healthy subjects. The groups' hyperglycemic and clinical periodontal characteristics were contrasted. Using a one-sample t-test and logistic regression analysis, the acquired data were subjected to statistical analysis. Results The prevalence of non-diabetic hyperglycemia was 19%, with men (13%) having a higher prevalence than women (6%). The mean fasting plasma glucose and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels were 114.47 ± 6.40 mg/dL and 6.10 ± 0.21%, respectively, for group I, and 85.72 ± 7.24 mg/dL and 4.38 ± 0.70% for group II. When compared to healthy controls, all periodontal parameters, including plaque index, gingival index, bleeding on probing, probing depth, and clinical attachment loss, were significantly higher in group I non-diabetic hyperglycemic patients. The regression analysis revealed statistically significant links between hyperglycemic and periodontal parameters. Conclusion The prevalence of non-diabetic hyperglycemia among young adults is a serious concern similar to that of older adults with the risk for periodontal diseases. Non-diabetic hyperglycemic considerations in young adults should be emphasized in dental and medical clinics to reduce the risk of developing diabetes mellitus and to avoid irreversible periodontal tissue damage.

The bidirectional association between diabetes and periodontitis, from basic to clinical.

The prevalence and severity of periodontitis are increased and advanced in diabetes. Severe periodontitis elicits adverse effects on diabetes by impairing insulin actions due to systemic microinflammation. Recent studies unveil the emerging findings and molecular basis of the bidirectional relationship between periodontitis and diabetes. In addition to conventional mechanisms such as hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and chronic inflammation, deficient insulin action may play a pathogenic role in the progression of periodontitis under diabetes. Epidemiologically, from the viewpoint of the adverse effect of periodontitis on diabetes, recent studies have suggested that Asians including Japanese and Asian Americans with diabetes and mild obesity (BMI <25 kg/m2) should pay more attention to their increased risk for cardiovascular diseases. In this review, we summarize recent findings on the effect of diabetes on periodontitis from the viewpoint of abnormalities in metabolism and insulin resistance with novel mechanisms, and the influence of periodontitis on diabetes mainly focused on micro-inflammation related to mature adipose tissue and discuss future perspectives about novel approaches to interrupt the adverse interrelationship.

Periodontitis and Metabolic Syndrome: Statistical and Machine Learning Analytics of a Nationwide Study.

This study aimed to analyze the associations between periodontitis and metabolic syndrome (MetS) components and related conditions while controlling for sociodemographics, health behaviors, and caries levels among young and middle-aged adults. We analyzed data from the Dental, Oral, and Medical Epidemiological (DOME) record-based cross-sectional study that combines comprehensive sociodemographic, medical, and dental databases of a nationally representative sample of military personnel. The research consisted of 57,496 records of patients, and the prevalence of periodontitis was 9.79% (5630/57,496). The following parameters retained a significant positive association with subsequent periodontitis multivariate analysis (from the highest to the lowest OR (odds ratio)): brushing teeth (OR = 2.985 (2.739-3.257)), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (OR = 2.188 (1.545-3.105)), cariogenic diet consumption (OR = 1.652 (1.536-1.776)), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) (OR = 1.483 (1.171-1.879)), smoking (OR = 1.176 (1.047-1.322)), and age (OR = 1.040 (1.035-1.046)). The following parameters retained a significant negative association (protective effect) with periodontitis in the multivariate analysis (from the highest to the lowest OR): the mean number of decayed teeth (OR = 0.980 (0.970-0.991)); North America as the birth country compared to native Israelis (OR = 0.775 (0.608-0.988)); urban non-Jewish (OR = 0.442 (0.280-0.698)); and urban Jewish (OR = 0.395 (0.251-0.620)) compared to the rural locality of residence. Feature importance analysis using the eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) machine learning algorithm with periodontitis as the target variable ranked obesity, OSA, and NAFLD as the most important systemic conditions in the model. We identified a profile of the "patient vulnerable to periodontitis" characterized by older age, rural residency, smoking, brushing teeth, cariogenic diet, comorbidities of obesity, OSA and NAFLD, and fewer untreated decayed teeth. North American-born individuals had a lower prevalence of periodontitis than native Israelis. This study emphasizes the holistic view of the MetS cluster and explores less-investigated MetS-related conditions in the context of periodontitis. A comprehensive assessment of disease risk factors is crucial to target high-risk populations for periodontitis and MetS.

Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of non-surgical periodontal treatment in patients with concurrent systemic conditions.

OBJECTIVE: To conduct a systematic review of the published scientific evidence to evaluate the efficacy of nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) in treating periodontitis in patients with concurrent systemic conditions (diabetes, CVD, erectile dysfunction, chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, obesity, pregnancy). We hypothesised that NSPT results in better periodontal outcomes when compared to untreated controls after follow-up. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic search (PUBMED/EMBASE) was conducted from 1995 to 2023 to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) with a minimum follow-up of 3 months. The primary outcome was the difference in mean probing depth (PD), and the secondary outcomes were mean clinical attachment loss (CAL), percentage of sites with PD ≤ 3 mm (%PD ≤ 3 mm) and percentage of sites with bleeding on probing (%BOP) between the treated and untreated control group in patients with comorbidities. RESULTS: The electronic search resulted in 2,403 hits. After removing duplicates, 1,565 titles and abstracts were screened according to the eligibility criteria, resulting in 126 articles for full-text screening. Following this, 44 studies were analysed. Restricting to studies with low bias or some concerns, NSPT group demonstrated a 0.55 mm lower mean PD (95%CI: -0.69; -0.41) after 3 months compared to the control group. CONCLUSION: Compared to the untreated controls, NSPT notably reduced mean PD, mean CAL, and %BOP while increasing %PD ≤ 3 mm in patients with concurrent systemic conditions. These findings suggest that NSPT is also an effective procedure in managing periodontitis in patients with concurrent systemic conditions. TRIAL REGISTRATION: This systematic review was registered under the protocol registration number CRD42021241517/PROSPERO.

Periodontitis and risk of cancer: Mechanistic evidence.

This review aims to critically analyze the pathways of interaction and the pathogenic mechanisms linking periodontitis and oral bacteria with the initiation/progression of cancer at different body compartments. A higher risk of head and neck cancer has been consistently associated with periodontitis. This relationship has been explained by the local promotion of dysbiosis, chronic inflammation, immune evasion, and direct (epi)genetic damage to epithelial cells by periodontal pathobionts and their toxins. Epidemiological reports have also studied a possible link between periodontitis and the incidence of other malignancies at distant sites, such as lung, breast, prostate, and digestive tract cancers. Mechanistically, different pathways have been involved, including the induction of a chronic systemic inflammatory state and the spreading of oral pathobionts with carcinogenic potential. Indeed, periodontitis may promote low-grade systemic inflammation and phenotypic changes in the mononuclear cells, leading to the release of free radicals and cytokines, as well as extracellular matrix degradation, which are all mechanisms involved in carcinogenic and metastatic processes. Moreover, the transient hematogenous spill out or micro-aspiration/swallowing of periodontal bacteria and their virulence factors (i.e., lipopolysaccharides, fimbriae), may lead to non-indigenous bacterial colonization of multiple microenvironments. These events may in turn replenish the tumor-associated microbiome and thus influence the molecular hallmarks of cancer. Particularly, specific strains of oral pathobionts (e.g., Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum) may translocate through the hematogenous and enteral routes, being implicated in esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, and colorectal tumorigenesis through the modulation of the gastrointestinal antitumor immune system (i.e., tumor-infiltrating T cells) and the increased expression of pro-inflammatory/oncogenic genes. Ultimately, the potential influence of common risk factors, relevant comorbidities, and upstream drivers, such as gerovulnerability to multiple diseases, in explaining the relationship cannot be disregarded. The evidence analyzed here emphasizes the possible relevance of periodontitis in cancer initiation/progression and stimulates future research endeavors.

Efectos de la terapia periodontal no quirúrgica sobre el control glucémico de la Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2: Revisión de literatura / Effects of non-surgical periodontal therapy on glycemic control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A literature review

Resumen Objetivo: Conocer la relación entre la enfermedad periodontal y la diabetes mellitus tipo 2, en el control de la glucemia. Diseño y métodos de investigación: Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica utilizando una base de datos (PubMed) con restricción del idioma inglés, buscando las investigaciones más recientes y con el mayor número de sujetos de investigación. Resultados: Los artículos revisados coinciden en que el tratamiento de la enfermedad periodontal mejora el control glucémico en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2, con una disminución promedio de 0,69% en el nivel de hemoglobina glucosilada (HbA1c). Conclusiones: El tratamiento periodontal mejora el control de la glucemia en pacientes con Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2, debido a que disminuye el estado de inflamación sistémica y por lo tanto, también la cantidad de células inflamatorias (como IL6 y TNF- α) que provocan alteraciones en la actividad de la insulina.

Abstract Objective: To know the relationship between periodontal disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus in the control of blood glucose. Design and research methods: A bibliographic search was conducted using a database (PubMed) with english language restriction, looking for the most recent research and with the largest number of research subjects. Results: The articles reviewed coincide in the treatment of periodontal disease improves glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2, with an average of 0.69% in the level of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Conclusions: Periodontal treatment improves glycemic control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, as well as the number of inflammatory cells (such as IL6 and TNF-α) that cause alterations in insulin activity.

Doença de Alzheimer como fator de risco à doença periodontal: uma revisão de literatura / Alzheimer's disease as a risk factor to periodontal disease: a literature review

Introdução: A medicina periodontal é a área da periodontia que investiga a interação fisiológica e patológica entre a saúde do periodonto e/ou a Doença Periodontal na saúde sistêmica do individuo. Atualmente estudos evidenciaram possíveis correlações entre a Doença Periodontal e o Alzheimer, nestes trabalhos os autores consideram que estas patologias dividem fatores de risco e/ou modificadores em comum podendo haver uma relação bidirecional entres estas. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão da literatura para descrever uma correlação entre o Alzheimer e a doença periodontal através dos fatores pro-inflamatórios, imunológicos e periodontopatogênicos. Materiais e Métodos: Foi realizada uma busca na literatura nas bases de dados: Google Acadêmico, PubMed, EBSCO e Scielo, contendo artigos científicos de 2000 até 2019, nos idiomas inglês e português usando os termos de pesquisa e descritores: "Periodontite Crônica" E/OU "Doença de Alzheimer" E/OU "Microbiologia periodontal" E/OU "Citocinas", como critérios de inclusão tivemos estudos de caso-controle, case series e estudos clínicos com criteriosa metodologia, aspectos metodológicos bem organizados estruturalmente e protocolos de pesquisa bem delineados. Conclusão: Consideramos que periodontistas e cirurgiões-dentistas devem estar atentos as possíveis associações entre o Alzheimer e a doença periodontal e durante os atendimentos estar atento aos sinais e sintomas do Alzheimer e orientar a pacientes, familiares e cuidadores quanto a correta higienização bucal, prevenção e tratamento da doença periodontal. (AU)

Introduction: Periodontal medicine is the area of periodontics that investigates the physiological and pathological interaction between periodontal health and / or periodontal disease in the individual's systemic health. Currently, studies have shown possible correlations between Periodontal Disease and Alzheimer's, in these studies, the authors consider that these pathologies divide risk factors and / or modifiers in common, and there may be a bidirectional relationship between them. Objective: To perform a literature review to describe a correlation between Alzheimer's disease and periodontal disease through pro-inflammatory, immunological and periodontopathogenic factors. Materials and Methods: A literature search was performed in the databases: Google Scholar, PubMed, EBSCO and Scielo, containing scientific articles from 2000 to 2019, in the English and Portuguese languages using the search terms and descriptors: "Chronic Periodontitis" E / OR "Alzheimer's Disease" AND / or "Periodontal Microbiology" AND / or "Cytokines", as inclusion criteria we had case-control studies, case series and clinical studies with methodological criteria, well structured methodological aspects and research protocols well outlined. Conclusion: We believe that periodontists and dental surgeons should be aware of the possible associations between Alzheimer's disease and periodontal disease, and during the visits to be alert to the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and to guide patients, family members and caregivers about correct oral hygiene, prevention and treatment of periodontal disease (AU)

Relación entre enfermedades periodontales y salud sistémica en la vejez / The relationship between periodontal disease and systemic health in the elderly

Se denomina Medicina Periodontal a la rama de la Odontología que busca las posibles asociaciones entre las enfermedades periodontales y enfermedades sistémicas, y su plausibilidad biológica. Esta relación se puede explicar por el paso directo de bacterias y/o mediadores inflamatorios a la sangre desde el tejido periodontal, pudiendo acceder y colonizar sitios específicos lejanos en el cuerpo, o por la propagación transtraqueal de patógenos periodontales. Si bien en la actualidad se han estudiado hasta 57 condiciones sistémicas relacionadas con las enfermedades orales y periodontales, se ha podido identificar asociaciones con Osteoporosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica, Neumonía, Parto Prematuro y Bajo Peso al Nacer, Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Artritis Reumatoide, Obesidad, Alteraciones Cognitivas, Cáncer, Síndrome Metabólico, Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas, Enfermedad Renal Crónica, entre otras. La presente revisión busca dar a conocer evidencia respecto a la relación entre Periodontitis Crónica y condiciones sistémicas prevalentes en los Adultos y Adultas Mayores

The branch of dentistry enquiring into possible associations between periodontal disease and systemic illness and their plausibility is Periodontal Medicine. This relationship may be explained by the direct passage of bacteria and/or inflammatory mediators from periodontal tissue to the blood, thus reaching and colonising distant sites in the body, or the transtracheal propagation of periodontal pathogens. 57 systemic conditions related to oral and periodontal disease have been studied and associations with osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, COPD, pneumonia, prematurity and low birth weight, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, cognitive alterations, cancer, metabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative diseases and chronic kidney disease, amongst others have been identified. This review aims to bring to light evidence relating to the relationship between chronic periodontitis and systemic conditions prevalent in adults and the elderly.

Estudio preliminar del estado periodontal de pacientes con infarto cerebral isquémico / Preliminary study of the periodontal status of patients with ischemic stroke

Introducción: se reporta a la periodontitis como factor de riesgo de las siguientes enfermedades: diabetes mellitus, partos pretérminos, neonatos bajo peso, infecciones respiratorias, entre otras. Se atribuye destacada importancia al vínculo con enfermedades derivadas de la ateroesclerosis como infartos cardíacos y cerebrales. Objetivo: determinar posible asociación entre enfermedad periodontal e infarto cerebral isquémico aterotrobótico. Materiales y métodos: entre octubre 2015 y marzo del 2016, se realizó un estudio transversal observacional, de casos y controles, en los Hospitales "Freyre de Andrade" y "Dr. Luis Díaz Soto". Se registraron factores de riesgo para el infarto cerebral isquémico aterotrobótico y el estado periodontal, según el indice periodontal de Russell. El grupo control se homologó respecto a los casos en una proporción de 1X1, según edad, sexo, color de la piel y al menos 1 factor de riesgo reconocido del infarto cerebral. Se respetaron principios y normativas bioéticas para investigaciones biomédicas. Se emplearon medidas de resumen para datos cualitativos (frecuencias absolutas y porcentajes). Resultados: fueron estudiados 44 pacientes, 22 casos y 22 controles, mayoritariamente de 71 o más años, masculinos y blancos. Predominaron los pacientes con enfermedad periodontal sobre los sanos periodontalmente, 88,6 % y 11,4 %; respectivamente. La periodontitis fue el estado que prevaleció. La hipertensión arterial fue el factor asociado al infarto cerebral isquémico aterotrobótico que se presentó con mayor frecuencia, 61,4 %. Conclusiones: en todos los grupos la enfermedad periodontal predominó respecto al resto de factores de riesgo explorados del infarto cerebral isquémico, lo que pudiera sugerir asociación entre ambas enfermedades (AU).

Introduction: periodontitis is reported as a risk factor for diseases such as diabetes mellitus, preterm births, low weight neonates, and respiratory infections among others. The relationship between periodontal disease and diseases caused by atherosclerosis such as ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction has been emphasized. Objective: to determine the possible association between periodontal disease and atherothrombotic ischemic cerebral infarction (AICI). Materials and Methods: in the period from October 2015 to March 2016, an observational, case-control, cross-sectional study was carried out at the Hospitals "Freyre de Andrade" and " Dr. Luis Díaz Soto". Risk factors were recorded for AICI and the periodontal state, according to the revised Periodontal Russell's Index. The control group was homologated for cases at a ratio of 1x1, based on age, sex, skin color and at least 1 recognized AICI risk factor. Bioethical principles and regulations for biomedical research were respected. Summary measures were used for qualitative data (absolute frequencies and percentages). Results: 44 patients were studied, 22 cases and 22 controls, most of them aged 71 or more years, male and white. Patients with periodontal disease predominated over the periodontally healthy ones (88, 6 % y 11, 4 % respectively). Periodontitis was the most prevalent condition. High blood pressure was the most frequent factor associated to AICI, 61.4 %. Conclusions: in all groups, periodontal disease prevailed over the rest of the explored AICI risk factors, what may suggest an association between both diseases (AU).

Estudio preliminar del estado periodontal de pacientes con infarto cerebral isquémico / Preliminary study of the periodontal status of patients with ischemic stroke

Introducción: se reporta a la periodontitis como factor de riesgo de las siguientes enfermedades: diabetes mellitus, partos pretérminos, neonatos bajo peso, infecciones respiratorias, entre otras. Se atribuye destacada importancia al vínculo con enfermedades derivadas de la ateroesclerosis como infartos cardíacos y cerebrales. Objetivo: determinar posible asociación entre enfermedad periodontal e infarto cerebral isquémico aterotrobótico. Materiales y métodos: entre octubre 2015 y marzo del 2016, se realizó un estudio transversal observacional, de casos y controles, en los Hospitales "Freyre de Andrade" y "Dr. Luis Díaz Soto". Se registraron factores de riesgo para el infarto cerebral isquémico aterotrobótico y el estado periodontal, según el indice periodontal de Russell. El grupo control se homologó respecto a los casos en una proporción de 1X1, según edad, sexo, color de la piel y al menos 1 factor de riesgo reconocido del infarto cerebral. Se respetaron principios y normativas bioéticas para investigaciones biomédicas. Se emplearon medidas de resumen para datos cualitativos (frecuencias absolutas y porcentajes). Resultados: fueron estudiados 44 pacientes, 22 casos y 22 controles, mayoritariamente de 71 o más años, masculinos y blancos. Predominaron los pacientes con enfermedad periodontal sobre los sanos periodontalmente, 88,6 % y 11,4 %; respectivamente. La periodontitis fue el estado que prevaleció. La hipertensión arterial fue el factor asociado al infarto cerebral isquémico aterotrobótico que se presentó con mayor frecuencia, 61,4 %. Conclusiones: en todos los grupos la enfermedad periodontal predominó respecto al resto de factores de riesgo explorados del infarto cerebral isquémico, lo que pudiera sugerir asociación entre ambas enfermedades (AU).

Introduction: periodontitis is reported as a risk factor for diseases such as diabetes mellitus, preterm births, low weight neonates, and respiratory infections among others. The relationship between periodontal disease and diseases caused by atherosclerosis such as ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction has been emphasized. Objective: to determine the possible association between periodontal disease and atherothrombotic ischemic cerebral infarction (AICI). Materials and Methods: in the period from October 2015 to March 2016, an observational, case-control, cross-sectional study was carried out at the Hospitals "Freyre de Andrade" and " Dr. Luis Díaz Soto". Risk factors were recorded for AICI and the periodontal state, according to the revised Periodontal Russell's Index. The control group was homologated for cases at a ratio of 1x1, based on age, sex, skin color and at least 1 recognized AICI risk factor. Bioethical principles and regulations for biomedical research were respected. Summary measures were used for qualitative data (absolute frequencies and percentages). Results: 44 patients were studied, 22 cases and 22 controls, most of them aged 71 or more years, male and white. Patients with periodontal disease predominated over the periodontally healthy ones (88, 6 % y 11, 4 % respectively). Periodontitis was the most prevalent condition. High blood pressure was the most frequent factor associated to AICI, 61.4 %. Conclusions: in all groups, periodontal disease prevailed over the rest of the explored AICI risk factors, what may suggest an association between both diseases (AU).

Estado periodontal de pacientes con factores de riesgo aterotrombóticos y algunas enfermedades consecuentes / Periodontal status of patients with atherothrombotic risk factors and some subsequent diseases

Introducción: la periodontitis y la infección subgingival anaerobia asociada representan injuria metastásica que disemina mediadores inflamatorios favorecedores de la ateroesclerosis. La alta tasa de mortalidad por enfermedades cardíacas y cerebrovasculares en Cuba demanda estudios sobre factores de riesgo emergentes, para dirigir esfuerzos a su prevención y control. Objetivo: caracterizar la asociación entre enfermedad periodontal inmunoinflamatoria crónica (EPIC) y un grupo de enfermedades derivadas de la aterosclerosis. Materiales y Métodos: entre enero y marzo del 2017 se realizó un estudio transversal descriptivo, de casos y controles, en el consultorio No 13 del Policlínico "19 de Abril", municipio Plaza de la Revolución. Se conformó el grupo de casos con pacientes que padecieron enfermedades seleccionadas derivadas de la ateroesclerosis; el grupo de controles con sujetos que no las habían presentado. Se homologaron según edad, sexo y color de la piel. Se exploraron factores de riesgo ateroescleróticos y prevalencia y severidad de la EPIC según el Índice Periodontal Revisado. Se respetaron normativas bioéticas para investigaciones biomédicas. Se emplearon medidas de resumen para datos cualitativos y la prueba de independencia de chi-cuadrado (x2) para variables cualitativas. Resultados: existió igual cantidad de hombres que de mujeres, mayoritariamente blancos, entre 61 y 70 años. Las complicaciones ateroescleróticas más frecuentes fueron la angina de pecho y el infarto del miocardio. El factor de riesgo más común fue la hipertensión arterial. Solo hubo 3 pacientes sanos según la Periodoncia. Conclusiones: la asociación entre la EPIC y el grupo de enfermedades estudiadas derivadas de la aterosclerosis no fue estadísticamente significativa (AU).

Introduction: Periodontitis and its associated anaerobic subgingival infection represent metastatic injury that disseminates inflammatory mediators, which favor atherosclerosis. The high mortality rate for heart and cerebrovascular diseases in Cuba requires studies on emerging risk factors to direct efforts to their control and prevention. Objective: To characterize the association between chronic immune inflammatory periodontal disease (CIIPD) and some entities derived from atherothrombotic disease. Materials and Methods: Between January and March 2017, a cross - sectional descriptive study of cases and controls was carried out in the Medical Office # 13 of the Policlinic "19 de Abril", municipality of Plaza de la Revolución. The cases group was formed with patients who have suffered the chosen diseases derived from arteriosclerosis. The control group was formed by 1 X 1 mating, with subjects who had not presented diseases derived from atherosclerosis. They were validated according to age, sex and skin color. Atherosclerotic risk factors were explored, and also the prevalence and severity of CIIPD according to the Revised Periodontal Index. Bioethical principles and regulations for biomedical research were fulfilled. Summary measures were used for qualitative data and independent chi square test (X2) for qualitative variables. Results: The amount of men and women was the same, mostly white persons, aged 61-70 years. The most frequent atherosclerotic complications were angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. The most common risk factor was hypertension. From the point of view of Periodontics, there were only 3 healthy patients. Conclusions: The association among CIIPD and the chosen diseases derived from arteriosclerosis was not statiscally significant (AU).

Estado periodontal de pacientes con factores de riesgo aterotrombóticos y algunas enfermedades consecuentes / Periodontal status of patients with atherothrombotic risk factors and some subsequent diseases

Introducción: la periodontitis y la infección subgingival anaerobia asociada representan injuria metastásica que disemina mediadores inflamatorios favorecedores de la ateroesclerosis. La alta tasa de mortalidad por enfermedades cardíacas y cerebrovasculares en Cuba demanda estudios sobre factores de riesgo emergentes, para dirigir esfuerzos a su prevención y control. Objetivo: caracterizar la asociación entre enfermedad periodontal inmunoinflamatoria crónica (EPIC) y un grupo de enfermedades derivadas de la aterosclerosis. Materiales y Métodos: entre enero y marzo del 2017 se realizó un estudio transversal descriptivo, de casos y controles, en el consultorio No 13 del Policlínico "19 de Abril", municipio Plaza de la Revolución. Se conformó el grupo de casos con pacientes que padecieron enfermedades seleccionadas derivadas de la ateroesclerosis; el grupo de controles con sujetos que no las habían presentado. Se homologaron según edad, sexo y color de la piel. Se exploraron factores de riesgo ateroescleróticos y prevalencia y severidad de la EPIC según el Índice Periodontal Revisado. Se respetaron normativas bioéticas para investigaciones biomédicas. Se emplearon medidas de resumen para datos cualitativos y la prueba de independencia de chi-cuadrado (x2) para variables cualitativas. Resultados: existió igual cantidad de hombres que de mujeres, mayoritariamente blancos, entre 61 y 70 años. Las complicaciones ateroescleróticas más frecuentes fueron la angina de pecho y el infarto del miocardio. El factor de riesgo más común fue la hipertensión arterial. Solo hubo 3 pacientes sanos según la Periodoncia. Conclusiones: la asociación entre la EPIC y el grupo de enfermedades estudiadas derivadas de la aterosclerosis no fue estadísticamente significativa (AU).

Introduction: Periodontitis and its associated anaerobic subgingival infection represent metastatic injury that disseminates inflammatory mediators, which favor atherosclerosis. The high mortality rate for heart and cerebrovascular diseases in Cuba requires studies on emerging risk factors to direct efforts to their control and prevention. Objective: To characterize the association between chronic immune inflammatory periodontal disease (CIIPD) and some entities derived from atherothrombotic disease. Materials and Methods: Between January and March 2017, a cross - sectional descriptive study of cases and controls was carried out in the Medical Office # 13 of the Policlinic "19 de Abril", municipality of Plaza de la Revolución. The cases group was formed with patients who have suffered the chosen diseases derived from arteriosclerosis. The control group was formed by 1 X 1 mating, with subjects who had not presented diseases derived from atherosclerosis. They were validated according to age, sex and skin color. Atherosclerotic risk factors were explored, and also the prevalence and severity of CIIPD according to the Revised Periodontal Index. Bioethical principles and regulations for biomedical research were fulfilled. Summary measures were used for qualitative data and independent chi square test (X2) for qualitative variables. Results: The amount of men and women was the same, mostly white persons, aged 61-70 years. The most frequent atherosclerotic complications were angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. The most common risk factor was hypertension. From the point of view of Periodontics, there were only 3 healthy patients. Conclusions: The association among CIIPD and the chosen diseases derived from arteriosclerosis was not statiscally significant (AU).

Doenças periodontais e hipertensão primária grave: estudo transversal com 170 pacientes / Periodontal diseases and primary severe hypertension: a cross-sectional study with 170 patients

Objetivo: fazer um levantamento epidemiológico da prevalência de doenças periodontais em pacientes hipertensos. Material e métodos: entre março de 2007 e março de 2009, pacientes do Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia tiveram seus registros médicos examinados. A avaliação periodontal foi realizada por um profissional previamente calibrado e incluiu os seguintes parâmetros: índice de placa, índice de sangramento, profundidade de bolsa, e nível de inserção clínica. O nível de doença periodontal foi classificado conforme os critérios da AAP (1999). Resultados: 170 pacientes hipertensos primários graves, resistentes ao tratamento anti-hipertensivo, foram examinados. A média de idade foi 54 anos (faixa de 39-78 anos). Destes, 14% possuíam diabetes. O número de dentes presentes foi igual a 16 (faixa de 0-30). O percentual de sítios com placa visível e sangramento a sondagem foi, em média, 60% e 43%, respectivamente. Todos os pacientes examinados apresentavam perda de inserção decorrente da progressão da periodontite. Com relação ao diagnóstico da condição periodontal, 91% dos pacientes apresentavam periodontite crônica avançada, 6% apresentavam periodontite leve/moderada e 3% eram desdentados totais. Conclusão: dentro das limitações do presente estudo, foi possível concluir que a amostra composta de indivíduos portadores de hipertensão arterial primaria resistente apresenta uma prevalência de doenças periodontais destrutivas (periodontite) muito mais alta do que as descritas na literatura para indivíduos normotensos ou sem doenças cardiovasculares. Tais achados contribuem para reforçar a hipótese da existência de uma associação entre doenças periodontais (periodontite) e hipertensão arterial.

Objective: to make an epidemiologic survey on the prevalence of periodontal diseases for hypertensive patients. Material and methods: between March 2007 and March 2009, patients from the National Institute of Cardiology ­ Brazil had their medical records screened. The periodontal evaluation was made by a calibrated professional and included the following parameters: plaque index (PI), bleeding index (BOP), pocket probing depth (PPD), and the clinical attachment level (CAL). The level of the disease was classifi ed according the AAP guidelines (1999). Results: 170 patients having primary, resistant severe hypertension were examined. The mean age was 54 years (39-78 years). From these, 14% presented a diabetic condition. The mean number of residual dentition was 16 (0-30). The percentage of sites with visible plaque and BOP was 60% and 43%, respectively. All patients presented loss of periodontal attachment due to the progression of periodontitis. Regarding the periodontal condition, 91% of patients had advanced chronic periodontitis, 6% mild/moderate periodontitis, and 3% were completely edentulous. Conclusion: within the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that the prevalence of destructive periodontal disease in this sample of primary resistant hypertensive patients is higher than what can be found in the literature patients with no cardiovascular diseases. Such fi ndings contribute to reinforce the hypothesis of an association between periodontal diseases (periodontitis) and arterial hypertension.

Existe associação entre doença periodontal e câncer? Análise investigativa clínica / Is there association between periodontal disease and cancer? A clinical investigative analysis

Os tumores na região de cabeça e pescoço são frequentes ao redor do mundo, estando relacionados a altas taxas de morbidade e mortalidade. Recentemente, alguns estudos propuseram a associação entre doença periodontal, risco de câncer e piora na qualidade de vida de pacientes oncológicos. O objetivo deste estudo é investigar a possível associação clínica entre doença periodontal e neoplasias de cabeça e pescoço antes e após seu tratamento. Para isso, foram incluídos no grupo teste 40 pacientes de ambos os sexos, ≥18 anos e com diagnóstico de câncer de cabeça e pescoço. Estes pacientes foram subdivididos em dois subgrupos: antes (T1; n=20) e após (T2; n=20) o tratamento quimio e/ou radioterápico. O grupo controle foi formado por 40 pacientes sistemicamente saudáveis selecionados aleatoriamente, sem diferenças significativas entre os grupos em relação à idade e sexo. Os pacientes responderam a um questionário de qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde oral (OHIP-14) e foram examinados periodontalmente em boca toda quanto às medidas de profundidade de sondagem (PS), recessão (REC)/hiperplasia (HP), nível de inserção clínica (NIC), índice de sangramento gengival (ISG) e índice de placa (IPl) e número de dentes perdidos. O nível ósseo proximal foi determinado a partir de imagens radiográficas pela distância entre junção cemento-esmalte e crista óssea alveolar (JCE-CA). O desfecho primário foi definido pelo diagnóstico de câncer pela equipe médica responsável, enquanto que a medida de exposição foi a doença periodontal. Houve maior número de dentes perdidos (p= 0.0017; ANOVA pós-teste Tukey) e maior quantidade de placa (p= 0.0003; Kruskal Wallis pós-teste Dunn) no grupo T2 comparativamente ao controle, porém sem diferenças em relação ao grupo T1. Não houve diferença entre os grupos (p> 0.05) quanto ao ISG, PS, REC/HP, NIC e prevalência de doença periodontal. A distância JCE-CA (p= 0.007; teste exato de Fischer) e a extensão da doença periodontal...

Malignant tumors in the head and neck region are frequently observed all around the world, and are related to high morbidity and mortality rates. Recently, some studies have proposed an association among periodontal disease, risk of cancer and worsening of quality of life of oncologic patients. The aim of this study is to investigate the possible clinical association between periodontal disease and neoplastic lesions in head and neck before and after its treatment. It was included in the test group 40 patients, both genders, ≥18 years old, diagnosed with cancer in the head and neck region. Patients were divided into two subgroups: before (T1; n= 20) and after (T2; n= 20) oncologic treatment. Control group was constituted by 40 systemically healthy patients randomly selected, with no significant differences in age and gender when compared with test group. All patients answered a quality of life questionnaire (OHIP-14) and were periodontally full-mouth examined according to probing depth (PD), recession (REC)/hyperplasia (HP), clinical attachment level (CAL), gingival bleeding index (GBI) and plaque index (PlI) and number of lost teeth. Interproximal bone level was determined from X-ray images as the distance between cementum-enamel junction and alveolar crest (CEJ-AC). Primary outcome was defined by the diagnosis of cancer in the head and neck region by medical staff, and the measure of exposure was periodontal disease. A higher number of missing teeth (p= 0.0017; ANOVA post hoc Tukey) and plaque accumulation (p= 0.0003; Kruskal Wallis post hoc Dunn) was observed at T2 compared to control, but with no differences when compared to T1. No differences between groups (p> 0.05) were found in GBI, PD, REC/HP, CAL and prevalence of periodontal disease. CEJ-AC (p= 0.007; Fischers exact test) and extension of periodontal disease in ≥ 50% of sites (p= 0.0033; Fischers exact test) were significantly higher in test than control group. It was observed a significant...

Relationship between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis and the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment

This study analyzed the association of periodontal disease (PD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Seventy-five 35-60-year-old patients were assigned to 5 groups according to the presence (+) or not (-) of PD and RA and the treatment received (TR+) or not (TR-) for PD. Group 3 uses total prosthesis (TP). Clinical and laboratory evaluations were performed at baseline, 3 and 6 months of follow-up by probing pocket depth, bleeding on probing and plaque index for PD, HAQ, DAS28, SF-36 and laboratory: AAG, ESR, CRP for RA. Statistically significant differences for PD after 3 (p=0.0055) and after 6 months (p=0.0066) were obtained in Group 1 (RA+PD+TR+) and 2(RA+PD+TR-); significant reduction in the percent of BOP after 6 months (p=0.0128) and significant reduction in the percent of Pl after 3 (p=0.0128) and 6 months (p=0.0002) in Group 1. Statistically significant differences between Groups 1 and 3 (RA+TP) for DAS28 at baseline and after 3 months were observed, but not after 6 months. No other parameters for RA were significantly affected. The relationship between RA and PD disease activities is not clear, but the importance of periodontal treatment in the control of inflammation to avoid tooth extraction is evident.

Este estudo avaliou a influência da doença periodontal (DP) na artrite reumatóide (AR). 75 pacientes, 35-60 anos, divididos em 5 Grupos, considerando a situação sistêmica e periodontal foram analisados. Um Grupo usava prótese total (PT). Os parâmetros clínicos e laboratoriais analisados: inicial, 3 e 6 meses receberam tratamento estatístico. As correlações entre as reduções da profundidade de sondagem, placa microbiana e sangramento à sondagem com as de Alfa 1, PCR, VHS e exames de qualidade de vida (HAQ, DAS28, SF36) foram também analisadas. Comparando o Grupo 1 (AR+DP+TR+) e Grupo 2 (AR+DP+TR-), aqueles que receberam tratamento periodontal não-cirúrgico (TPNC) tiveram reduções estatisticamente significativas em relação a PS aos 3 meses (p=0,0055) e 6 meses (p=0,0066); as reduções da por cento SS foram estatisticamente significantes aos 6 meses (p=0,0128) e da por cento PM aos 3 (p=0,0128) e 6 meses (p=0,0002). O TPNC não apresentou correlação com a melhora dos exames laboratoriais, nem com os exames de qualidade de vida. Comparando o Grupo 1 com o Grupo 3 (AR+PT) houve diferença estatisticamente significante no DAS28 inicial e 3 meses. Não foi possível verificar uma correlação direta do TPNC na atividade da doença sistêmica, mas pode-se constatar a sua importância, evitando a extração múltipla dos dentes.

Medicina periodontal: uma revisão de literatura / Periodontal medicine: a literature review

Medicina Periodontal é um termo emergente na área da saúde que se ocupa com o estudo do relacionamento bidirecional entre patologias periodontais e certas condições sistemáticas. Esse trabalho tem por objetivo abordar a consolidação da medicina periodontal com um novo paradigma na odontologia e relacionar as principais condições sistemïïaticas que podem ser influenciadas pelas doenças periodontais.

Periodontal medicine is an emerging term in the health area and studies the bi-directional relationship between systemic conditions and the periodontal diseases. The objective of the present work is to do an abbreviation literature review approaching the consolidation of the periodontal medicine as a new paradigm in the dentistry and relating the main systemic conditions that can suffer influence for the periodontal diseases.

A presença de patógenos respiratórios no biofilme bucal de pacientes com pneumonia nosocomial / Presence of respiratory pathogens in the oral biofilm of patients with nosocomial pneumonia

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: O paciente internado em unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI), geralmente apresenta higiene bucal insatisfatória, podendo a região orofaríngea ser colonizada por patógenos envolvidos em pneumonia nosocomial. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a presença de patógenos respiratórios na cavidade bucal em pacientes em UTI. MÉTODO: Foram incluídos neste estudo transversal, 30 pacientes residentes no município de Nova Friburgo no estado do Rio de Janeiro, com idade entre 18 e 82 anos e média ponderada de 53,53 anos, sendo 17 homens e 13 mulheres, internados na UTI geral, excetuando a unidade coronariana, do Hospital Municipal Raul Sertã, Nova Friburgo, com diagnóstico de pneumonia nosocomial (PN). Foi realizada cultura das amostras do aspirado traqueal para identificar os micro-organismos responsáveis pela PN. Em contrapartida amostras microbiológicas da placa dental supragengival, da língua e do tubo do umidificador, foram analisadas para avaliação da presença do agente etiológico da PN. RESULTADOS: As bactérias mais freqüentemente encontradas no aspirado traqueal dos pacientes foram S. pneumoniae 23,3 por cento (7), P. aeruginosa 20 por cento (6), S. aureus 13,3 por cento (4), Kleibsella pneumoniae 13,3 por cento (4), Candida albicans 6,6 por cento (2), Streptococcus a-hemolítico 6,6 por cento (2), Staphylococcus sp. 6,6 por cento (2), Acinetobacter calcoaceticus - baumanii complex (A. calcoaceticus) em 1 paciente (3,3 por cento do total de pacientes), Eschericia coli (E.coli) 3,3 por cento (1), Enterobacter cloacae (E. cloacae) 3,3 por cento (1). Nesses pacientes, 70 por cento destas bactérias foram encontradas no biofilme dental, 63,33 por cento em amostras da língua, 73,33 por cento nas amostras do tubo do respirador artificial e em 43,33 por cento em todos as áreas simultaneamente. Não foram observadas diferenças significativas nas proporções das amostras dos locais de coleta (p > 0,05). CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hospitalized patients receiving treatment at intensive care units (ICU) usually show poor oral hygiene, and may have the mouth and oropharingeal region colonized by pathogens involved in nosocomial pneumonia. The presence of these pathogens may increase the risk for respiratory diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of respiratory pathogens in the oral cavity of hospitalized patients at ICU. METHODS: Were included in the study 30 patients from Hospital Raul Sertã, Nova Friburgo, with the diagnostic of nosocomial pneumonia, and tracheal aspirate samples were cultured to identify the causing microorganisms. In addition, microbiological samples from supragingival dental plaque, tongue and respiratory tube were cultured for the presence of a panel of respiratory pathogens. RESULTS: The most frequently found bacteria in the tracheal aspirate were S. Pneumoniae 23.3 percent (7), P. aeruginosa 20 percent (6), S. aureus 13.3 percent (4), K. pneumoniae 13.3 percent (4), C. albicans 6.6 percent (2), a-hemolytic streptococcus 6.6 percent (2), Staphylococcus sp. 6.6 percent (2), A. calcoaceticus 3.3 percent (1), E. coli 3.3 percent (1) and E. cloacae 3.3 percent (1). 70 percent (21) of these microorganisms were found in the dental biofilm, 63.33 percent (19) in tongue samples; 73.33 percent (22) in the respiratory tube; and 43.33 percent (13) in all sampling sites simultaneously. No differences in proportions could be observed between the sampling sites (p > 0.05) CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study show that respiratory pathogens associated with nosocomial pneumonia are present in the oral biofilm of hospitalized patients in ICU, which may serve as a reservoir for these microorganisms.