Histologic and Tomographic Findings of Bone Block Allografts in a 4 Years Follow-up: A Case Series.

The aim of this paper is to report histologic and tomographic findings of fresh frozen bone block allografts bearing dental implants in functional occlusion in a long-term follow-up. Four patients with implants functionally loaded for 4 years on augmented ridges requiring additional mucogingival surgery or implant placement were included in this case series. Cone-beam tomography scans were compared volumetrically between the baseline (first implant placement) and current images. Biopsies of the grafts were retrieved and sent to histological analysis. Volumetric reduction of the grafts varied from 2.1 to 7.7%. Histological evaluation demonstrated well-incorporated grafts with different degrees of remodeling. While data presented in this report are from a small sample size and do not allow definitive conclusions, the biopsies of the grafted sites were very similar to the host's native bone. Remodeling of the cortical portion of the allografts seems to take longer than the cancellous portion. The presence of unincorporated graft remains did not impair the implant success or the health of the surrounding tissues. This is the first time histologic and tomographic long term data of bone allograft have been made available in dentistry.

Self-Reported Periodontitis and Complications in Type 1 Diabetes Patients: A Brazilian Nationwide Survey.

This study aimed to evaluate the possible association between periodontitis and systemic complications in a Brazilian type 1 diabetes population. A multicentre, sectional study was carried out in 28 public clinics located in 20 Brazilian cities. Data from 3,591 patients were obtained (56.0% females, 57.2% Caucasians), with an average age of 21.2 ± 11.7 years and whose mean duration of type 1 diabetes was 9.6 ± 8.1 years. Periodontitis was evaluated through self-report. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated to evaluate the association between periodontitis and systemic diabetes complications (chronic micro and macrovascular complications and hospitalizations by hyperglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis). The prevalence of periodontitis was 4.7% (n=170). Periodontitis patients had mean age of 27.4 ± 12.9. This group was older (p<0.001), exhibited longer diabetes duration (p<0.0001) and had elevated total cholesterol (p<0.05), triglycerides (p<0.001) and lower HDL (p<0.05) values than patients without periodontitis. Systolic and diastolic blood pressures were significantly increased in periodontitis patients (p<0.01). Periodontitis patients had increased odds of microvascular complications (2.43 [1.74-3.40]) and of hospitalizations related to hyperglycemia (2.76 [1.72-4.42]) and ketoacidosis (2.72 [1.53-4.80]). In conclusion, periodontitis was associated to systemic complications in Brazilian type 1 diabetes patients.

Histologic and Tomographic Findings of Bone Block Allografts in a 4 Years Follow-up: A Case Series

Abstract The aim of this paper is to report histologic and tomographic findings of fresh frozen bone block allografts bearing dental implants in functional occlusion in a long-term follow-up. Four patients with implants functionally loaded for 4 years on augmented ridges requiring additional mucogingival surgery or implant placement were included in this case series. Cone-beam tomography scans were compared volumetrically between the baseline (first implant placement) and current images. Biopsies of the grafts were retrieved and sent to histological analysis. Volumetric reduction of the grafts varied from 2.1 to 7.7%. Histological evaluation demonstrated well-incorporated grafts with different degrees of remodeling. While data presented in this report are from a small sample size and do not allow definitive conclusions, the biopsies of the grafted sites were very similar to the host's native bone. Remodeling of the cortical portion of the allografts seems to take longer than the cancellous portion. The presence of unincorporated graft remains did not impair the implant success or the health of the surrounding tissues. This is the first time histologic and tomographic long term data of bone allograft have been made available in dentistry.

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é relatar achados histológicos e tomográficos de aloenxertos ósseos em bloco com implantes dentários em oclusão funcional em um acompanhamento de longo prazo. Quatro pacientes com implantes funcionalmente carregados por 4 anos em rebordos alveolares enxertados, que necessitaram de cirurgia mucogengival ou instalação de implantes adicionais foram incluídos nesta série de casos. Imagens de tomografia cone-beam foram comparados volumetricamente entre o momento inicial (instalação do implante original) e imagens atuais. Biópsias dos enxertos foram coletadas e enviadas para análise histológica. A redução volumétrica dos enxertos variou entre 2,1-7,7%. A avaliação histológica demonstrou enxertos bem incorporados com diferentes graus de remodelação. Embora os dados apresentados neste relato sejam de uma amostra pequena e não permitam conclusões definitivas, as biópsias dos sítios enxertados apresentaram características muito similares ao osso nativo. A remodelação da porção cortical dos aloenxertos parece levar mais tempo do que a porção esponjosa. A presença de remanescentes do enxerto não incorporado não demonstrou impacto no sucesso dos implantes ou na saúde dos tecidos circunjacentes. Este é o primeiro relato com dados histológicos e tomográficos em longo prazo de enxertos ósseos alógenos disponível na odontologia.

Self-Reported Periodontitis and Complications in Type 1 Diabetes Patients: A Brazilian Nationwide Survey

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the possible association between periodontitis and systemic complications in a Brazilian type 1 diabetes population. A multicentre, sectional study was carried out in 28 public clinics located in 20 Brazilian cities. Data from 3,591 patients were obtained (56.0% females, 57.2% Caucasians), with an average age of 21.2 ± 11.7 years and whose mean duration of type 1 diabetes was 9.6 ± 8.1 years. Periodontitis was evaluated through self-report. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated to evaluate the association between periodontitis and systemic diabetes complications (chronic micro and macrovascular complications and hospitalizations by hyperglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis). The prevalence of periodontitis was 4.7% (n=170). Periodontitis patients had mean age of 27.4 ± 12.9. This group was older (p<0.001), exhibited longer diabetes duration (p<0.0001) and had elevated total cholesterol (p<0.05), triglycerides (p<0.001) and lower HDL (p<0.05) values than patients without periodontitis. Systolic and diastolic blood pressures were significantly increased in periodontitis patients (p<0.01). Periodontitis patients had increased odds of microvascular complications (2.43 [1.74-3.40]) and of hospitalizations related to hyperglycemia (2.76 [1.72-4.42]) and ketoacidosis (2.72 [1.53-4.80]). In conclusion, periodontitis was associated to systemic complications in Brazilian type 1 diabetes patients.

Resumo Esse estudo objetivou avaliar a possível associação entre periodontite e complicações sistêmicas em uma população brasileira com diabetes tipo 1. Foi realizado um estudo transversal, multicêntrico em 28 clínicas públicas em 20 cidades brasileiras. Dados de 3.591 pacientes foram obtidos (56% mulheres, 57,2% caucasianos), com idade média de 21,2±11,7 anos, em que a duração média da diabetes tipo 1 foi 9,6±8,1 anos. Periodontite foi avaliada através de auto-relato. Odds ratio (OR) e intervalos de confiança 95% foram calculados para avaliar a associação entre periodontite e complicações sistêmicas da diabetes (complicações crônicas micro e macrovasculares e hospitalizações por hiperglicemia e cetoacidose diabética). A prevalência de periodontite foi 4,7% (n=170). Pacientes com periodontite apresentaram idade média de 27,4±12,9 anos. Esse grupo foi mais velho (p<0,001), exibiu duração mais longa de diabetes e tinha colesterol total (p<0,05) e triglicerídeos (p<0,001) elevados e menor HDL (p<0,05) que pacientes sem periodontite. Pressões sanguíneas sistólica e diastólica foram significativamente aumentadas em pacientes com periodontite (p<0,01). Pacientes com periodontite apresentaram OR aumentada para complicações microvasculares (2,43 [1,74-3,40]) e para hospitalizações relacionadas à hiperglicemia (2,76 [1,72-4,42]) e cetoacidose (2,72 [1,53-4,80]). Concluindo, periodontite foi associada a complicações sistêmicas em pacientes brasileiros com diabetes tipo 1.

Time-dependent changes in fresh-frozen bone block grafts: tomographic, histologic, and histomorphometric findings.

BACKGROUND: Bone allografts have shown satisfactory clinical results in alveolar ridge reconstructions. However, the process of incorporation and the resorption rates of these grafts are not yet fully understood. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to use computed tomography (CT), histology, and histomorphometry to assess the time-dependent rates of resorption and incorporation of fresh-frozen bone allografts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-four patients underwent alveolar ridge reconstruction with bone block allografts and were randomly allocated to three groups with different graft healing periods (4, 6, or 8 months) before implant placement. To assess the resorption rates, CT scans were acquired within 7 days after bone graft surgery and at the end of the period. Graft samples were collected and sent for histological and histomorphometric analyses. RESULTS: The graft resorption mean rates were 50.78% ± 10.43, 32.77% ± 7.84, and 13.02% ± 3.86 for the 4-, 6-, and 8-month groups, respectively, and were significantly different among the three groups. Newly formed bone with osteocytes near the grafted bone was observed in all three groups. The number of osteocytes was significantly lower at 4 months. Grafted bone remains were significantly higher in the shortest period of time. All of the grafts showed large amounts of calcified tissue. CONCLUSIONS: All three groups showed new bone formation and different bone resorption rates. Graft healing periods of 4 months showed less graft resorption and seemed to be the most favorable for implant placement. Healing periods of 8 months showed the largest rate of graft resorption, which could render the grafts unfavorable for implant placement.

Prevalência do polimorfismo -1031 T>C do gene TNFA em um grupo de diabéticos tipo I e sua relação com a periodontite severa / Prevalence of the TNFA -1031 T>C gene polymorphism in a group of type I diabetic patients and its relation to severe periodontitis

Diabetes mellitus e doenças periodontais são altamente prevalentes na população mundial. Doenças periodontais (DPs) compreendem um grupo de condições crônicas inflamatórias induzidas por microorganismos que levam à inflamação gengival, à destruição tecidual periodontal e à perda óssea alveolar. Diabetes mellitus (DM) é o termo utilizado para descrever um grupo de desordens metabólicas associadas à intolerância à glicose e ao metabolismo inadequado de carboidratos. Uma vez que DPs poderiam agir de forma similar a outros estados infecciosos sistêmicos, aumentando a severidade do diabetes, uma possível relação entre ambas tem sido considerada em todo o mundo. Polimorfismos genéticos de um único nucleotídeo (SNPs) têm sido estudados em diversas doenças. Nas periodontites, acredita-se que possam estar envolvidos na exacerbação da resposta inflamatória frente ao desafio bacteriano, modificando a susceptibilidade do hospedeiro. Neste estudo, a prevalência de periodontite foi avaliada em portadores de diabetes mellitus tipo I. Posteriormente, o SNP localizado na região promotora do gene TNFA (-1031T>C) foi analisado e sua importância para a doença periodontal destrutiva foi avaliada. O grupo teste foi constituído por diabéticos tipo I (DGT, n=113) enquanto o grupo controle por indivíduos não diabéticos (ND, n=73). Para as análises dos polimorfismos genéticos, um subgrupo foi retirado do grupo teste (DG, n=58) e comparado ao grupo ND. Os seguintes parâmetros clínicos e demográficos foram avaliados: percentual de sítios com profundidade de bolsa  6,0 mm (%PBS6,0 mm); índice gengival (IG); perda óssea radiográfica (POR); fumo; duração do diabetes ; idade; índice de massa corpórea (IMC), n de internações e n de dentes presentes. Amostras de sangue e/ou esfregaço bucal foram colhidas de 58 pacientes do grupo teste e de 73 controles. Após a extração do DNA genômico e amplificação da região genômica de interesse ...

Diabetes mellitus and periodontal diseases are highly prevalent worldwide. Periodontal disease (PD) combines a group of chronic inflammatory conditions induced by microorganisms that leads to gingival inflammation, periodontal tissue destruction and alveolar bone loss. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a term used to describe a group of metabolic disorders associated to glucose intolerance and inappropriate carbohydrate metabolism. Once PDs could act in a similar way to other systemic infectious states increasing diabetes severity, a possible correlation between both has been considerate around the world. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been studied in relation to several diseases. In periodontitis, it is believed to be involved in an exacerbated inflammatory response due to bacterial challenge, modifying the host susceptibility. In this study, the prevalence of periodontal disease was evaluated in type I diabetes patients (TIDM). Further on, the SNP in the promoter region of the TNFA gene (-1031T>C) was analyzed and its importance to destructive periodontal disease was considered. The test group was formed by type I diabetic patients (TDG, n=113) and the control group was composed by non-diabetic patients (ND, n=73). For the genetic polymorphism analysis a subgroup was taken from the test group (DG, n=58) and compared to the ND group. The following clinical and demographic parameters were assessed: percentage of sites with periodontal pocket depth (PPD)  6.0mm; gingival index (GI); radiographic bone loss (RBL); smoking habits; diabetes duration; age; bone mass index (BMI); number of admissions and number of teeth. Blood samples and oral epithelial cells were collected from 58 patients of the test group and 73 controls. After genomic DNA extraction and amplification of the genomic region of interest by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), the TNFA –1031T>C polymorphism was analyzed ...

Prevalência do polimorfismo -1031 T>C do gene TNFA em um grupo de diabéticos tipo I e sua relação com a periodontite severa / Prevalence of the TNFA -1031 T>C gene polymorphism in a group of type I diabetic patients and its relation to severe periodontitis

Diabetes mellitus e doenças periodontais são altamente prevalentes na população mundial. Doenças periodontais (DPs) compreendem um grupo de condições crônicas inflamatórias induzidas por microorganismos que levam à inflamação gengival, à destruição tecidual periodontal e à perda óssea alveolar. Diabetes mellitus (DM) é o termo utilizado para descrever um grupo de desordens metabólicas associadas à intolerância à glicose e ao metabolismo inadequado de carboidratos. Uma vez que DPs poderiam agir de forma similar a outros estados infecciosos sistêmicos, aumentando a severidade do diabetes, uma possível relação entre ambas tem sido considerada em todo o mundo. Polimorfismos genéticos de um único nucleotídeo (SNPs) têm sido estudados em diversas doenças. Nas periodontites, acredita-se que possam estar envolvidos na exacerbação da resposta inflamatória frente ao desafio bacteriano, modificando a susceptibilidade do hospedeiro. Neste estudo, a prevalência de periodontite foi avaliada em portadores de diabetes mellitus tipo I. Posteriormente, o SNP localizado na região promotora do gene TNFA (-1031T>C) foi analisado e sua importância para a doença periodontal destrutiva foi avaliada. O grupo teste foi constituído por diabéticos tipo I (DGT, n=113) enquanto o grupo controle por indivíduos não diabéticos (ND, n=73). Para as análises dos polimorfismos genéticos, um subgrupo foi retirado do grupo teste (DG, n=58) e comparado ao grupo ND. Os seguintes parâmetros clínicos e demográficos foram avaliados: percentual de sítios com profundidade de bolsa  6,0 mm (%PBS6,0 mm); índice gengival (IG); perda óssea radiográfica (POR); fumo; duração do diabetes ; idade; índice de massa corpórea (IMC), nós de internações e nós de dentes presentes. Amostras de sangue e/ou esfregaço bucal foram colhidas de 58 pacientes do grupo teste e de 73 controles. Após a extração do DNA genômico e amplificação da região genômica de interesse...

Diabetes mellitus and periodontal diseases are highly prevalent worldwide. Periodontal disease (PD) combines a group of chronic inflammatory conditions induced by microorganisms that leads to gingival inflammation, periodontal tissue destruction and alveolar bone loss. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a term used to describe a group of metabolic disorders associated to glucose intolerance and inappropriate carbohydrate metabolism. Once PDs could act in a similar way to other systemic infectious states increasing diabetes severity, a possible correlation between both has been considerate around the world. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been studied in relation to several diseases. In periodontitis, it is believed to be involved in an exacerbated inflammatory response due to bacterial challenge, modifying the host susceptibility. In this study, the prevalence of periodontal disease was evaluated in type I diabetes patients (TIDM). Further on, the SNP in the promoter region of the TNFA gene (-1031T>C) was analyzed and its importance to destructive periodontal disease was considered. The test group was formed by type I diabetic patients (TDG, n=113) and the control group was composed by non-diabetic patients (ND, n=73). For the genetic polymorphism analysis a subgroup was taken from the test group (DG, n=58) and compared to the ND group. The following clinical and demographic parameters were assessed: percentage of sites with periodontal pocket depth (PPD)  6.0mm; gingival index (GI); radiographic bone loss (RBL); smoking habits; diabetes duration; age; bone mass index (BMI); number of admissions and number of teeth. Blood samples and oral epithelial cells were collected from 58 patients of the test group and 73 controls. After genomic DNA extraction and amplification of the genomic region of interest by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), the TNFA –1031T>C polymorphism was analyzed ...