Pain factors related to dental implant surgery: A 7-day observational clinical study

This article aims to associate patient-reported pain intensity in the immediate seven days after dental implant surgery with surgical factors, sex and patient age. The sample was composed of 108 patients from a dental school in southern Brazilian, between 2018 and 2020. The variables torque, pre- and postoperative medication, healing of first and second intention, gender, age, number of quadrants, number of implants and type of surgery were related to the outcome pain. Pain was reported every day by the patient until the seventh day after surgery, using a visual analogic scale (VAS). Univariate Poisson regression models were used to assess the relationship among pain and the factors. Rate ratios were obtained with 95% of confidence intervals. Overall pain was reported as moderate/intense (VAS: 3-10) by 30.56% of patients, mild pain (VAS: 1-3) by 55.56%, and no pain symptoms were reported by 13.89% of patients. Individuals which the implants were installed with high torques (50-80 N) showed more pain (p=0.03) compared to patients which the implants were installed with regular torque (30-45 N). The other factors evaluated were not significant. The torque was the most relevant factor related to pain among the evaluated by the study. High torque generates more postoperative pain than lower torque. The factors gender, age, number of operated quadrants, number of installed implants, type of surgery and pre and postoperative analgesic did not interfere in the patient's pain during the first week after surgery.

Fiberglass versus cast metal posts: a practical review based on mechanical properties / Pinos de fibra de vidro versus metal fundido: uma revisão prática baseada em propriedades mecânicas

The current review aimed to compare the mechanical properties and clinical behavior of fiberglass and cast metal posts. It included in-vitro studies, finite element analysis, clinical studies, and systematic reviews that evaluated fiberglass and metal posts with reliable methodologies. The reports in the literature diverge on tooth failure modes and stress distributions in the root according to different posts. Investigations suggest that fiberglass posts are preferable because their elastic modulus is similar to dentin. Other studies mention that the flexibility of fiber posts may damage the interface. The fracture load values of different studies could not be compared. The presence of a ferrule seems beneficial. Cast metal posts provide higher characteristic strength to the set but with more unfavorable failures. Intraradicular posts with a lower elastic modulus produce more stress between the cement layer and dentin. In conclusion, fiberglass and cast metal posts can be used with a ferrule. Cast metal posts seem more appropriate for weakened teeth. The presence of a ferrule benefits the system. Weakened teeth tolerate higher loads when restored with cast metal posts, but when these posts fail, the only solution is tooth extraction. Clinical follow-ups cannot yet detect differences between the survival rates of intraradicular fiberglass and cast metal posts (AU)

O objetivo da presente revisão foi comparar as propriedades mecânicas e o comportamento clínico de pinos de fibra de vidro e núcleos metálicos fundidos. Estudos laboratoriais, analise por elementos finitos, estudos clínicos e revisões sistemáticas que avaliaram pinos de fibra de vidro e metálicos, com metodologia confiável foram selecionados. A literatura mostra-se bastante controversa sobre os modos de falha do dente e a distribuição de tensões na raiz de acordo com diferentes tipos de pinos. Algumas investigações sugerem que pinos de fibra de vidro são preferíveis porque seu módulo de elasticidade é semelhante ao da dentina, enquanto outras mencionam que a flexibilidade do pino de fibra pode ser prejudicial à interface adesiva. Os valores de carga de fratura em diferentes estudos não podem ser comparados. A presença de férula é benéfica. O núcleo metálico fundido resulta em maior resistência característica do conjunto, mas falhas mais desfavoráveis. Também, pinos com menor módulo geram mais tensão entre a camada de cimento e a dentina. Em conclusão, verificou-se que tanto pino de fibra de vidro como núcleo metálico fundido podem ser utilizados quando a férula está presente. Os núcleos metálicos fundidos parecem ser mais indicados para dentes fragilizados. É evidente que a presença de férula é benéfica para o sistema. Dentes fragilizados toleram cargas maiores quando restaurados com núcleos metálicos fundidos; porém, quando falham, a única solução é a extração do dente. Os acompanhamentos clínicos ainda não são capazes de detectar diferença entre as taxas de sobrevivência dos pinos de fibra de vidro e núcleos metálicos (AU)

Effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide as auxiliary treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Brazil: preliminary results of a randomized double-blind clinical trial.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in the form of mouthwash and nasal spray as an auxiliary treatment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). METHODS: Forty hospitalized patients who tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 using a reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction test were evaluated. They were randomly divided into an experimental group (n= 20; gargling with 1.0% H2O2 and nasal wash with 0.5% H2O2) or a control group (n= 20). The solutions were used for 7 days and the patients were monitored every 2 days, for a total of 8 days. At check-ups, patients were asked about their symptoms and possible adverse effects of the solutions. The presence and severity (mild, moderate, or severe) of symptoms were recorded. Data were compared using the Student test and the Fisher exact test (α= 0.05). RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the length of hospital stay (p= 0.65). The most frequent symptom on day 0 was coughing (72.0% in the experimental group and 76.5% in the control group), which abated over time. There was no significant difference between the groups in the evaluated symptoms. Most (75.0%) of the patients in the experimental group presented a reduction in dyspnea between days 0 and 2. Few patients reported adverse effects from the use of the solutions. CONCLUSIONS: H2O2 as a mouthwash and nasal spray is safe to use. There is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that H2O2 is effective as an auxiliary treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients.