Bone Substitutes Graft for Regeneration of the Anterior Maxillary Alveolar Process: A Systematic Review.

The objective of this systematic review was to identify the available scientific evidence on bone substitutes (BSs) compared with autogenous bone grafts (ABGs) for regeneration of horizontal bone resorption in the anterior maxillary alveolar process, aiming at rehabilitation with endosseous implants. This review was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines (2020) and registered in the database PROSPERO (CRD: 42017070574). The databases searched were PUBMED/MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, SCIENCE DIRECT, WEB OF SCIENCE, and CENTRAL COCHRANE, in the English language. The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool were used to assess the study's quality and risk of bias. A total of 524 papers were found. After the selection process, 6 studies were selected for review. A total of 182 patients were followed for a period of 6 to 48 months. The mean age of patients was 46.46 years, and 152 implants were installed in the anterior region. Two studies achieved a reduced graft and implant failure rate, whereas the remaining 4 studies had no losses. It may be concluded that the use of ABGs and some BSs is a viable alternative for the rehabilitation with implants in individuals with anterior horizontal bone loss. However, additional randomized controlled trials are warranted due to the limited number of papers.

Treatment of periodontitis in smokers with multiple sessions of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy or systemic antibiotics: A randomized clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of non-surgical periodontal therapies on smokers with chronic periodontitis, involving multiple adjunctive applications of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT), and systemic metronidazole (MTZ) with amoxicillin (AMX). METHODS: All participants were treated with scaling and root planing (SRP). Seventeen patients received 400 mg of MTZ and 500 mg of AMX three times per day for 7 days (MTZ + AMX). Additionally, 17 patients received a placebo, and 17 patients were treated with three applications of aPDT (immediately, 48 h and 96 h after SRP). Clinical and microbiological examinations were performed at baseline and at 90 and 180 days post-therapy. Subgingival samples were analyzed using real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS: After 180 days, the patients in groups MTZ + AMX and aPDT had significantly lower mean probing depths, more clinical attachment level gains and less bleeding on probing. At 180 days, in the moderate pocket there was a reduction in the levels of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Prevotella nigrescens in the MTZ + AMX group, while group aPDT showed a reduction in Prevotella nigrescens. Furthermore, at 180 days, in the deep pocket a reduction in Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella intermedia and Prevotella nigrescens was observed in group MTZ + AMX, as well as a reduction in the levels of Prevotella intermedia and Prevotella nigrescens in group aPDT. CONCLUSION: In smokers with periodontitis, the MTZ + AMX and aPDT treatments significantly improved the effects of SRP.

Antibiotic therapy as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in smokers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the effect of systemic antibiotics in the periodontal treatment of smokers. The selection criteria were as follows: controlled randomized clinical trials; studies published in English; studies with smoker patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis; patients without systemic diseases; studies that used systemic antibiotic therapy associated with periodontal treatment; studies that presented results for the test and control groups and assessments of clinical periodontal parameters, such as probing depth (PD), bleeding on probing (BOP), and clinical attachment level (CAL). The differences in average weights were calculated with a confidence interval (CI) of 95% for PD reduction, CAL gain and BOP. The means of the periodontal clinical parameters were compared between the baseline and post-treatment periods between the test groups and the control groups. The heterogeneity was assessed using the Cochran Q test (Q (df = 3), α = 5%). A total of 67 articles were found, and after the selection process, three randomized controlled trials were included in the meta-analysis. The results indicate that SRP associated with systemic antibiotics promoted additional benefits when compared to SRP alone, with a greater reduction of PD (p = 0.0359, CI = -0.42, -0.01) and a gain of CAL (p = 0.0161, CI = -0.39, -0.04). There was a modest PD reduction (PD, DM -0.21) and a modest CAL gain (CAL, DM -0.22). The results of our meta-analysis reveal the clinical benefits of systemic antibiotics as an adjunct to the non-surgical periodontal treatment of smokers. These clinical improvements, although statistically significant, appeared to be of little clinical relevance.

Antibiotic therapy as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in smokers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the effect of systemic antibiotics in the periodontal treatment of smokers. The selection criteria were as follows: controlled randomized clinical trials; studies published in English; studies with smoker patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis; patients without systemic diseases; studies that used systemic antibiotic therapy associated with periodontal treatment; studies that presented results for the test and control groups and assessments of clinical periodontal parameters, such as probing depth (PD), bleeding on probing (BOP), and clinical attachment level (CAL). The differences in average weights were calculated with a confidence interval (CI) of 95% for PD reduction, CAL gain and BOP. The means of the periodontal clinical parameters were compared between the baseline and post-treatment periods between the test groups and the control groups. The heterogeneity was assessed using the Cochran Q test (Q (df = 3), α = 5%). A total of 67 articles were found, and after the selection process, three randomized controlled trials were included in the meta-analysis. The results indicate that SRP associated with systemic antibiotics promoted additional benefits when compared to SRP alone, with a greater reduction of PD (p = 0.0359, CI = -0.42, -0.01) and a gain of CAL (p = 0.0161, CI = -0.39, -0.04). There was a modest PD reduction (PD, DM -0.21) and a modest CAL gain (CAL, DM -0.22). The results of our meta-analysis reveal the clinical benefits of systemic antibiotics as an adjunct to the non-surgical periodontal treatment of smokers. These clinical improvements, although statistically significant, appeared to be of little clinical relevance.

Estudo comparativo do uso da terapia fotodinâmica antimicrobiana (aPDT) com uso sistêmico de amoxicilina e metronidazol, no tratamento da periodontite crônica em pacientes fumantes / Clinical and microbiological effects of aPDT compared with systemic Amoxicillin / Metronidazole in the treatment of chronic periodontitis in smokers: a randomized controlled study

Objetivo: Este estudo avaliou por meio de análise clínica e microbiológica os efeitos do Metronidazol associado à Amoxicilina (MTZ+AMX) e de múltiplas aplicações da terapia fotodinâmica antimicrobiana (aPDT) como coadjuvantes ao tratamento da periodontite crônica em fumantes. Métodos: Um estudo clínico controlado, randomizado foi conduzido em 51 pacientes fumantes que receberam: Grupo RAR (n=17) - raspagem e aplainamento radicular e placebo; Grupo MTZ+AMX (n=17) - RAR e uso sistêmico de Metronidazol (400 mg 3 X por dia, 7 dias) e Amoxicilina (500 mg 3 X por dia, 7 dias); Grupo aPDT (n=17) - RAR e 3 aplicações de aPDT em dois sítios (1 bolsa moderada e 1 profunda) por quadrante, imediatamente, 48 e 72 horas após a raspagem e placebo durante 7 dias. Os exames clínicos e microbiológicos foram realizados no início, aos 90 e 180 dias após o tratamento. Os parâmetros clínicos de índice de placa visível (IPV), sangramento à sondagem (SS), profundidade de sondagem (PS) e nível de inserção clínico (NIC) foram avaliados. Foram coletadas amostras de biofilme subgengival de uma bolsa ≥ 4 ≤ 6 mm (bolsa moderada) e de outra ≥ 7 mm (profunda) em cada quadrante de cada paciente dos grupos RAR, MTZ+AMX e aPDT. A aPDT foi realizada, utilizando o Azul de metileno e o laser em baixa intensidade após 1 minuto (AsGaAl, 660 nm, 100 mW, 48 segundos, 160 J/cm2) imediatamente, 48 e 72 hs após o tratamento, nos mesmos sítios da coleta. Para análise microbiológica, três patógenos periodontais foram avaliados por Reação de Polimerase em Cadeia em tempo real (PCR-real time): Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Prevotella nigrescens (Pn) e Prevotella intermedia (Pi). Os dados clínicos e microbiológicos foram estatisticamente analisados (α=5%). Resultados: Os tratamentos com MTZ +AMX e aPDT promoveram melhoras nos parâmetros de PS, NIC, SS e IPV após tratamento. Os pacientes que receberam o tratamento com aPDT apresentaram maior redução de PS e NIC nas bolsas coletadas quando comparado a RAR...

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and microbiological effects of Metronidazolecombined with Amoxicillin (MTZ+AMX) and multiple applications of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) as adjuvant treatment of smokers with chronic periodontitis. Methods:A double-blind controlled, randomized clinical trial was conducted in 51 smoking patients who received: SRP Group (n=17): scaling and root planning and placebo; MTZ+AMX Group (n=17) and SRP with systemic use of Metronidazole (400 mg 3 X per day 7 days) and Amoxicillin (500 mg 3 X per day 7 days); aPDT Group (n=17): SRP and three aPDT applications at two sites (one moderate and one deep pocket) per quadrant, immediately 48 and 72 hours after scaling and MTZ and AMX (placebo) during 7 days. Clinical and microbiologic examinations were performed at Baseline, 3 and 6 months post-therapy. Clinical parameters of visible plaque index (VPI), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing depth (PD), and clinical attachment level (CAL) were measured. Samples were collected from a subgingival pocket ≥ 4mm ≤ 6mm (pocket moderate) and another ≥ 7mm (pocket deep) in each quadrant of each patient, in the groups SRP, MTZ+AMX and aPDT. The APDT was carried out using methylene blue and the laser low level after 1 minute (GaAlAs 660 nm, 100 mW, 48 seconds, 160 J/cm²) 48 and 72 hours immediately after treatment, into the same sites of the collection. For microbiological analysis, three periodontal pathogens were assessed by polymerase chain reaction in real time (PCR-real time): Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Prevotella nigrescens (Pn) e Prevotella intermedia (Pi).The statistical analysis was performed (α=5%). Results: Treatments with MTZ + AMX and aPDT promoted improvements in PD, CAL, BOP and VPI parameters after treatment. Patients who received the treatment with aPDT showed a higher reduction of CAL and PD in pockets collected, when compared to SRP only. The aPDT promoted greater reduction in CAL in moderate...

Estudo comparativo do uso da terapia fotodinâmica antimicrobiana (aPDT) com uso sistêmico de amoxicilina e metronidazol, no tratamento da periodontite crônica em pacientes fumantes / Clinical and microbiological effects of aPDT compared with systemic Amoxicillin / Metronidazole in the treatment of chronic periodontitis in smokers: a randomized controlled study

Objetivo: Este estudo avaliou por meio de análise clínica e microbiológica os efeitos do Metronidazol associado à Amoxicilina (MTZ+AMX) e de múltiplas aplicações da terapia fotodinâmica antimicrobiana (aPDT) como coadjuvantes ao tratamento da periodontite crônica em fumantes. Métodos: Um estudo clínico controlado, randomizado foi conduzido em 51 pacientes fumantes que receberam: Grupo RAR (n=17) - raspagem e aplainamento radicular e placebo; Grupo MTZ+AMX (n=17) - RAR e uso sistêmico de Metronidazol (400 mg 3 X por dia, 7 dias) e Amoxicilina (500 mg 3 X por dia, 7 dias); Grupo aPDT (n=17) - RAR e 3 aplicações de aPDT em dois sítios (1 bolsa moderada e 1 profunda) por quadrante, imediatamente, 48 e 72 horas após a raspagem e placebo durante 7 dias. Os exames clínicos e microbiológicos foram realizados no início, aos 90 e 180 dias após o tratamento. Os parâmetros clínicos de índice de placa visível (IPV), sangramento à sondagem (SS), profundidade de sondagem (PS) e nível de inserção clínico (NIC) foram avaliados. Foram coletadas amostras de biofilme subgengival de uma bolsa ≥ 4 ≤ 6 mm (bolsa moderada) e de outra ≥ 7 mm (profunda) em cada quadrante de cada paciente dos grupos RAR, MTZ+AMX e aPDT. A aPDT foi realizada, utilizando o Azul de metileno e o laser em baixa intensidade após 1 minuto (AsGaAl, 660 nm, 100 mW, 48 segundos, 160 J/cm2) imediatamente, 48 e 72 hs após o tratamento, nos mesmos sítios da coleta. Para análise microbiológica, três patógenos periodontais foram avaliados por Reação de Polimerase em Cadeia em tempo real (PCR-real time): Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Prevotella nigrescens (Pn) e Prevotella intermedia (Pi). Os dados clínicos e microbiológicos foram estatisticamente analisados (α=5%). Resultados: Os tratamentos com MTZ +AMX e aPDT promoveram melhoras nos parâmetros de PS, NIC, SS e IPV após tratamento. Os pacientes que receberam o tratamento com aPDT apresentaram maior redução de PS e NIC nas bolsas coletadas quando comparado a RAR...

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and microbiological effects of Metronidazolecombined with Amoxicillin (MTZ+AMX) and multiple applications of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) as adjuvant treatment of smokers with chronic periodontitis. Methods:A double-blind controlled, randomized clinical trial was conducted in 51 smoking patients who received: SRP Group (n=17): scaling and root planning and placebo; MTZ+AMX Group (n=17) and SRP with systemic use of Metronidazole (400 mg 3 X per day 7 days) and Amoxicillin (500 mg 3 X per day 7 days); aPDT Group (n=17): SRP and three aPDT applications at two sites (one moderate and one deep pocket) per quadrant, immediately 48 and 72 hours after scaling and MTZ and AMX (placebo) during 7 days. Clinical and microbiologic examinations were performed at Baseline, 3 and 6 months post-therapy. Clinical parameters of visible plaque index (VPI), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing depth (PD), and clinical attachment level (CAL) were measured. Samples were collected from a subgingival pocket ≥ 4mm ≤ 6mm (pocket moderate) and another ≥ 7mm (pocket deep) in each quadrant of each patient, in the groups SRP, MTZ+AMX and aPDT. The APDT was carried out using methylene blue and the laser low level after 1 minute (GaAlAs 660 nm, 100 mW, 48 seconds, 160 J/cm²) 48 and 72 hours immediately after treatment, into the same sites of the collection. For microbiological analysis, three periodontal pathogens were assessed by polymerase chain reaction in real time (PCR-real time): Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Prevotella nigrescens (Pn) e Prevotella intermedia (Pi).The statistical analysis was performed (α=5%). Results: Treatments with MTZ + AMX and aPDT promoted improvements in PD, CAL, BOP and VPI parameters after treatment. Patients who received the treatment with aPDT showed a higher reduction of CAL and PD in pockets collected, when compared to SRP only. The aPDT promoted greater reduction in CAL in moderate...