Effect of energy level of photobiomodulation therapy on bone repair in rats / Efecto del nivel de energía de la terapia de fotobiomodulación sobre la reparación ósea en ratas

Abstract The aim of this experimental study was to determine the effect of photobiomodulation therapy on bone repair in a rat tibia osteotomy model at 15 and 30 days. The sample consisted of 36 male Holtzman rats that were randomized into 6 equal groups. Groups A1 and A2: osteotomy + 1 J laser energy. Groups B1 and B2: osteotomy + 3 J laser energy. Groups C1 and C2 (controls): osteotomy only. The bone repair was analyzed by histological evaluation of osteoblasts and osteocytes both at 15 days (groups A1, B1, and C1) and at 30 days (groups A2, B2, and C2). Within the results, in all groups a greater number of osteoblasts was found at 15 days vs 30 days (p<0.05), and a greater number of osteocytes in B1 and C2 vs B2 and C1, respectively (p<0.05). When evaluating the 3 groups worked up to 15 days, more osteoblasts were found in A1 and C1 vs B1 (p<0.001); and osteocytes predominated in A1 and B1 vs C1 (p<0.001). At 30 days there was a greater quantity of osteoblasts in C2 vs A2 and B2 (p<0.05) and of osteocytes in C2 vs B2 (p<0.05). It is concluded that 1 J photobiomodulation therapy improved bone repair at 15 days; however, this improvement was not observed at 30 days because there were no differences between the irradiated groups and the control.

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio experimental fue determinar el efecto de terapia de fotobiomodulación sobre la reparación ósea en un modelo de osteotomía de tibia de rata a los 15 y 30 días. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 36 ratas Holtzman macho que se aleatorizaron en 6 grupos iguales. Grupos A1 y A2: osteotomía + energía láser de 1 Joule. Grupos B1 y B2: osteotomía + energía láser 3 Joule. Grupos C1 y C2 (controles): solo osteotomía. La reparación ósea fue analizada por evaluación histológica de osteoblastos y osteocitos tanto a los 15 días (grupos A1, B1 y C1) como a los 30 días (grupos A2, B2 y C2). Como resultados se encontró que en todos los grupos hubo mayor número de osteoblastos a los 15 días vs. 30 días (p<0,05), y mayor número de osteocitos en B1 y C2 vs B2 y C1, respectivamente (p<0,05). Al evaluar a los animales a los 15 días, se observó mayor número de osteoblastos en A1 y C1 vs B1 (p<0.001); y mayor número de osteocitos en A1 y B1 vs C1 (p<0,001). Al evaluar a los ratones a los 30 días hubo mayor cantidad de osteoblastos en C2 vs A2 y B2 (p<0,05) y de osteocitos en C2 vs B2 (p<0,05). Se concluye que la terapia de fotobiomodulación con 1 Joule mejoró la reparación ósea a los 15 días; sin embargo, dicha mejora no se observó a los 30 días porque no hubo diferencias entre los grupos irradiados y el control.

In vitro antimicrobial activity of the triantibiotic paste, according to the time of application and storage

Introduction: Intracanal medication with antibiotics is used to ensure the success of treatments. However, no studies evaluating the efficacy of triantibiotic paste after several hours of preparation have been reported. Objective: To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of the triantibiotic paste against Enterococcus faecalis, according to the time of application and storage of the components used for its preparation. Methods: An experimental in vitro study was carried out in the microbiology laboratory of Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. The sample consisted of three colonies of Enterococcus faecalis, formed in bile-esculin agar. On three specific days (0, 14 and 28), the antimicrobial activity of the conventional (ciprofloxacin/metronidazole/minocycline) and modified (cefaclor/metronidazole/minocycline) paste was evaluated, measuring (mm) the inhibition zones. The freshly obtained components were used to prepare the paste on day 0, and the stored components (powdered antibiotics kept in amber glass bottles at room temperature) were used on days 14 and 28. Two interventions were performed on each specific day (morning and afternoon). Freshly prepared pastes were used in the morning (immediate application), while pastes stored for 6 hours (delayed application) were used in the afternoon. Results: On day 0, it was found that the modified triantibiotic paste of immediate application had higher antimicrobial activity than the one of delayed application (p = 0.046). On day 28, the conventional triantibiotic paste for immediate application showed higher antimicrobial activity than that for delayed application (p = 0.049). Pasta prepared with fresh components (day 0) had higher antimicrobial activity than pasta prepared with components stored for 14 and 28 days. Conclusions: The application time of the triantibiotic paste and the storage times of the components could influence the antimicrobial activity for the eradication of Enterococcus faecalis.

Introducción: La medicación intracanal con antibióticos se utiliza para asegurar el éxito de los tratamientos. Sin embargo, no se han reportado estudios que evalúen la eficacia de la pasta triantibiótica después de varias horas de preparación. Objetivo: Evaluar la actividad antimicrobiana de la pasta triantibiótica frente al Enterococcus faecalis, según el tiempo de aplicación y de almacenamiento de los componentes utilizados para su preparación. Métodos: Estudio experimental in vitro, realizado en el laboratorio de microbiología de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. La muestra consistió en tres colonias de Enterococcus faecalis, formadas en agar bilis-esculina. En tres días específicos (0, 14 y 28) se evaluó la actividad antimicrobiana de la pasta convencional (ciprofloxacina/metronidazol/minociclina) y modificada (cefaclor/metronidazol/minociclina), midiendo las zonas de inhibición (mm). Los componentes recién obtenidos se utilizaron para preparar la pasta el día 0, y los componentes almacenados (antibióticos pulverizados conservados en frascos de vidrio color ámbar a temperatura ambiente) se utilizaron los días 14 y 28. Se realizaron dos intervenciones en cada día específico (mañana y tarde). Las pastas recién preparadas se utilizaron por la mañana (aplicación inmediata), mientras que por la tarde se utilizaron las pastas almacenadas durante 6 horas (aplicación tardía). Resultados: El día 0, se encontró que la pasta triantibiótica modificada de aplicación inmediata presentó una actividad antimicrobiana superior a la de aplicación tardía (p = 0,046). El día 28, la pasta triantibiótica convencional de aplicación inmediata presentó una actividad antimicrobiana superior a la de aplicación tardía (p = 0,049). La pasta preparada con componentes recién obtenidos (día 0) tuvo una mayor actividad antimicrobiana que la pasta preparada con componentes almacenados durante 14 y 28 días. Conclusiones: El tiempo de aplicación de la pasta triantibiótica y los tiempos de almacenamiento de los componentes podrían influir en la actividad antimicrobiana para la erradicación de Enterococcus faecalis.

Fluorosis dental en adolescentes de instituciones educativas de Lima, Perú / Dental fluorosis in adolescents from Educational Institutions in Lima, Peru

Introducción: La fluorosis dental es una patología endémica causada por la ingestión excesiva de fluoruros que pueden producir una alteración durante el desarrollo del esmalte, y es considerado un importante problema de salud pública porque afecta la salud bucal y sistémica de la población. Objetivo: Este estudio tuvo como idea principal determinar la frecuencia y los niveles de fluorosis dental en escolares de 12 a 15 años pertenecientes a dos instituciones educativas de Lima - Perú. Método: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de tipo transversal, la muestra estuvo conformada por 252 estudiantes, entre 12 y 15 años de dos centros educativos de Lima. El muestreo fue por selección sistemática de elementos muestrales. La fluorosis dental se evalúo mediante el Índice de Dean. Para determinar la frecuencia y los niveles de fluorosis dental, se realizó un examen clínico bucal y se desarrolló un cuestionario validado previamente. Resultados: La frecuencia de fluorosis dental fue de 44,8% (n=113) afectando más a los varones en un 27,39% (n=69) y a los adolescentes de 13 años (15,1%). En relación con los niveles de fluorosis, predominó el tipo "muy leve" (34,9%). También se encontró una asociación entre la presencia y el nivel de fluorosis con el número de aplicaciones de flúor (p<0,05). Además, se dijo que el índice comunitario de fluorosis de Dean fue de 0,43. Conclusiones: En la población escolar evaluada, la frecuencia de fluorosis fue de 44,8% y el nivel predominante de fluorosis fue muy leve. Además, el índice comunitario fue de 0,43, el cual mostró un nivel límite de importancia para la salud pública. Por lo que se puede considerar que el número de aplicaciones tópicas de flúor recibido por la población sin una planificación adecuada se podría convertir en un factor de riesgo para causar fluorosis dental.

Introduction: Dental fluorosis is an endemic pathology caused by the excessive ingestion of fluorides that can produce an alteration during the development of the enamel and is considered an important public health problema because it affects the oral and systemic health of the population. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the frequency and levels of dental fluorosis in school children between 12 and 15 years of age belonging to two educational institutions in Lima, Peru. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out, the sample consisted of 252 students between 12 and 15 years of age from two educational centers in Lima. Sampling was by systematic selection of sample elements. Dental fluorosis was evaluated using the Dean Index. To determine the frequency and levels of dental fluorosis a clinical oral examination was carried out and a previously validated questionnaire was developed. Results: The frequency of dental fluorosis was 44.8% (n=113) affecting more males by 27.39% (n=69) and adolescents aged 13 years (15.1%). In relation to the levels of fluorosis, the "very mild" type predominated (34.9%). An association was also found between the presence and level of fluorosis with the number of fluoride applications (p<0.05). In addition, Dean's community fluorosis index was reported to be 0.43. Conclusions: In the school population evaluated, the frequency of fluorosis was 44.8% and the predominant level of fluorosis was very mild. In addition, the community index was 0.43, which indicated a borderline level of public health importance. Therefore, it can be considered that the number of topical fluoride applications received by the population without adequate planning could become a risk factor for causing dental fluorosis.

Evaluation of Current Evidence on the Use of Oral Antiseptics Against SARS-CoV-2: A Narrative Review.

Aims and Objectives: The detection of SARS-COV-2 in the oral cavity has generated endless claims about the efficacy of using oral mouthwashes to reduce viral load. This review aims to assess the current evidence on the use of oral antiseptics against SARS-CoV-2 and to assess the certainty of the evidence according to the GRADE system. The question this study focussed on was what is the efficacy of oral antiseptics against SARS-CoV-2? Materials and Methods: A bibliographic search was performed in Medline databases through PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar (until February 2022), using search terms related to COVID-19 and oral antiseptics. Two independent researchers extracted the information from the articles included in an excel form. The identification and selection of the studies was carried out from August 2021 to February 2022. Results: It was found that oral antiseptics can have a potential beneficial effect on COVID-19, mainly in reducing viral load. However, these potential benefits are mainly based on in-vitro studies or clinical studies with various methodological limitations. At present, the certainty of the evidence is very low due to inconsistency (heterogeneity), moderate-to-high risk of bias, and imprecision of the results. Conclusion: The certainty of the current evidence on the efficacy of oral antiseptics against SARS-CoV-2 is very low, mainly due to the methodological limitations of the studies. Therefore, for evidence-based decision-making about this intervention, clinical studies with greater methodological rigor are required. Oral antiseptics could present potential benefits in patients with COVID-19 mainly by reducing viral load. However, a careful and conscious evaluation of the evidence is required for decision-making in clinical practice.

Synergistic anti-inflammatory effect of NSAIDs plus B vitamins administered pre and postoperatively in third molar surgery: randomized clinical trial / Efeito anti-inflamatório sinérgico da associação de AINEs e vitaminas do complexo B administrada no pré e pós-operatório de cirurgia de terceiros molares: ensaio clínico randomizado

Objective : The aim of the present study was to evaluate the synergistic anti-inflammatory effect of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) plus B vitamins administered pre and postoperatively in surgeries of impacted mandibular third molars. Material and Methods : Double-blind randomized clinical trial, sixty-six patients participated and were randomized into 2 groups. The control group was administered meloxicam 15 mg intramuscularly plus placebo orally and to the experimental group, meloxicam 15 mg intramuscularly plus vitamins B [B1, B6, and B12] orally; both treatments were administered preoperatively. The anti-inflammatory effect was evaluated by pain intensity, facial swelling (facial contour measurements), and mouth opening (distance between the upper and lower incisors) during the post-surgical phase. Student's t-test was performed for independent samples. Results : In all the evaluated times (1 hour, 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 2 days, and 3 days after the end of the surgery) the experimental group presented a significantly lower intensity of pain compared to the control group (p<0.05). The highest pain intensity was recorded at 6 hours (17.7 ± 9.1 mm in the experimental group and 34.5 ± 21.3 mm in the control group). Swelling and mouth opening were similar in both groups, at all times evaluated (p>0.05). Conclusion : In the present study, the administration of NSAIDs plus B vitamins (B1, B6, B12) produced lower intensity of pain compared to the administration of only NSAIDs. Nevertheless, swelling and mouth opening were similar in all evaluations for both study groups (AU)

Objetivo : O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o efeito anti-inflamatório sinérgico de anti-inflamatórios não esteroidais (AINEs) com vitaminas do complexo B administrados no pré e pós-operatório de cirurgias de terceiros molares inferiores impactados. Material e Métodos: Ensaio clínico randomizado duplo-cego, 66 participantesque foram randomizados em 2 grupos. O grupo controle recebeu Meloxicam 15 mg por via intramuscular + placebo por via oral e o grupo experimental, Meloxicam 15 mg por via intramuscular + vitaminas B [B1, B6 e B12] por via oral; ambos os tratamentos foram administrados no pré-operatório. O efeito anti-inflamatório foi avaliado pela intensidade da dor, edema facial (medidas do contorno facial) e abertura da boca (distância entre os incisivos superiores e inferiores) durante a fase pós-cirúrgica. Foi aplicado o teste t de Student para amostras independentes. Resultados: Em todos os tempos avaliados (1 hora, 6 horas, 12 horas, 24 horas, 2 dias e 3 dias após o término da cirurgia) o grupo experimental apresentou uma intensidade de dor significativamente menor em relação ao grupo controle (p <0,05). A maior intensidade de dor foi registrada em 6 horas (17,7 ± 9,1 mm no grupo experimental e 34,5 ± 21,3 mm no grupo controle). Edema e abertura bucal foram semelhantes nos dois grupos, em todos os momentos avaliados (p>0,05). Conclusão: No presente estudo, a administração de AINEs com vitaminas do complexo B (B1, B6, B12) resultou em menor intensidade de dor em comparação com a administração apenas de AINEs. No entanto, o edema e a abertura da boca foram semelhantes em todas as avaliações para ambos os grupos de estudo (AU).

Biochemical and histopathological effects of diclofenac and ketoprofen administration on bone regeneration / Efeitos bioquímicos e histopatológicos da administração de diclofenaco e cetoprofeno na regeneração óssea

Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos bioquímicos e histopatológicos da administração de diclofenaco e cetoprofeno na regeneração óssea em modelo de defeito calvarial em ratos. Material e Métodos: A amostra foi composta por 108 ratos Wistar que foram distribuídos aleatoriamente em três grupos, aos quais foi realizada osteotomia de 6 mm de diâmetro na calvária. O grupo A (controle) recebeu solução salina; O Grupo B recebeu 2 mg / kg de cetoprofeno e o Grupo C recebeu 2 mg / kg de diclofenaco. Todos os tratamentos foram administrados intraperitonealmente a cada 12 horas durante 3 dias. A regeneração óssea foi avaliada pelas características bioquímicas (fosfatase alcalina e cálcio sérico) e histopatológicas (contagem de osteócitos e células de osteoblastos) aos 15 e 30 dias. Resultados:Na avaliação bioquímica, os níveis de fosfatase alcalina no grupo cetoprofeno foram significativamente menores em comparação com o grupo diclofenaco em 15 e 30 dias (p= 0.015 e p= 0.001; respectivamente). No entanto, os níveis séricos de cálcio não mostraram diferença entre os grupos de estudo aos 15 e 30 dias (p= 0.42 p= 0.81; respectivamente). Na análise histopatológica, a contagem de osteoblastos e osteócitos foi significativamente menor no grupo cetoprofeno em comparação ao grupo diclofenaco aos 15 e 30 dias (p< 0,05). Conclusão: A administração de cetoprofeno tem efeitos bioquímicos e histopatológicos negativos de maior intensidade na regeneração óssea em comparação com a administração de diclofenaco. (AU)

Objective: To evaluate the biochemical and histopathological effects of diclofenac and ketoprofen administration on bone regeneration in a calvarial defect model in rats. Material and Methods: The sample consisted of 108 Wistar rats that were randomly distributed in three groups, to which an osteotomy of 6 mm in diameter was performed in the calvaria. Group A (control) was given saline solution; Group B received ketoprofen 2 mg/kg and Group C received diclofenac 2 mg/kg. All treatments were administered intraperitoneally every 12 hours for 3 days. Bone regeneration was evaluated by biochemical (alkaline phosphatase and serum calcium) and histopathological (osteocyte and osteoblast cell count) characteristics at 15 and 30 days. Results: In the biochemical evaluation, alkaline phosphatase levels in the ketoprofen group were significantly lower compared to the diclofenac group at 15 and 30 days (p= 0.015 and p= 0.001; respectively). However, serum calcium levels did not show the difference between the study groups at 15 and 30 days (p= 0.42 and p= 0.81; respectively). In the histopathological analysis, the count of osteoblasts and osteocytes was significantly lower in the ketoprofen group compared to the diclofenac group at 15 and 30 days (p< 0.05). Conclusion: The administration of ketoprofen has negative biochemical and histopathological effects of greater intensity on bone regeneration compared to the administration of diclofenac (AU)

Effects of salbutamol, montelukast and prednisone on orthodontic tooth movement in rats / Efeitos do salbutamol, montelucaste e prednisona no movimento dentário ortodôntico em ratos

Objective: To evaluate the effect of salbutamol, montelukast, and prednisone on orthodontic tooth movement in rats. Material and Methods: In vivo experimental preclinical study. The sample consisted of 48 rats randomly distributed in four study groups. Group A was given saline solution; to group B, salbutamol 4 mg/Kg; to group C, montelukast 2.5 mg/Kg and to group D, prednisone 2.5 mg/Kg. All were fitted with orthodontic devices and the medications were administered intraperitoneally every 12 hours for 5 days. The clinical evaluation (variation in the interincisal distance) was performed at one, three, five, and seven days and the histopathological analysis (cell count) at five and seven days. Results: In the clinical evaluation of the variation in the interincisal distance, a significant difference was found in all the evaluations (p <0.05). It was found that the salbutamol group presented higher variation values in the interincisal distance on all the days evaluated. In the histopathological analysis at five and seven days, it was found that the osteoblast and osteocyte count was significantly higher in the salbutamol group compared to the other groups (p <0.05). However, in the subgroup analysis, it was found that there was no significant difference in the osteoblast and osteocyte count between the prednisone, montelukast, and control group (p> 0.05). Conclusion: The administration of salbutamol increased the magnitude of orthodontic tooth movement; nonetheless, the administration of montelukast and prednisone did not modify the magnitude of orthodontic tooth movement in rats. (AU)

Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito do salbutamol, montelucaste e prednisona no movimento dentário ortodôntico em ratos. Material e métodos: Estudo pré-clínico experimental in vivo. A amostra foi composta por 48 ratos distribuídos aleatoriamente em quatro grupos de estudo. O grupo A recebeu solução salina; para o grupo B, salbutamol 4 mg/kg; ao grupo C, montelucaste 2,5 mg/kg e ao grupo D, prednisona 2,5 mg/kg. Todos foram equipados com dispositivos ortodônticos e os medicamentos foram administrados por via intraperitoneal a cada 12 horas por 5 dias. A avaliação clínica (variação da distância interincisal) foi realizada em um, três, cinco e sete dias e a análise histopatológica (contagem de células) em cinco e sete dias. Resultados: Na avaliação clínica da variação da distância interincisal, houve diferença significativa em todas as avaliações (p <0,05). Verificou-se que o grupo salbutamol apresentou maiores valores de variação na distância interincisal em todos os dias avaliados. Na análise histopatológica aos cinco e sete dias, verificou-se que a contagem de osteoblastos e osteócitos foi significativamente maior no grupo salbutamol em comparação aos demais grupos (p<0,05). No entanto, na análise de subgrupos, verificou-se que não houve diferença significativa na contagem de osteoblastos e osteócitos entre os grupos prednisona, montelucaste e controle (p>0,05). Conclusão: A administração de salbutamol aumentou a magnitude do movimento dentário ortodôntico; no entanto, a administração de montelucaste e prednisona não modificou a magnitude do movimento dos dentes ortodônticos em ratos. (AU)

Efecto osteoinductor del mineral trióxido agregado versus el cemento Portland tipo I sobre lesiones óseas mandibulares

Introducción: Estudio experimental donde se procuró determinar el efecto osteoinductor del mineral trióxido agregado (MTA) versus el cemento Portland tipo I sobre lesiones óseas mandibulares. Metodología: Se emplearon 12 conejos machos de la raza New Zealand de 3 meses de edad, los cuales fueron divididos en 4 grupos iguales. Todos los conejos fueron anestesiados utilizando pentobarbital sódico. Se procedió a la incisión en la piel mandibular para exponer el hueso sobre el que se realizó 3 cavidades de 3mm cada una. En una cavidad se colocó MTA, en otra cemento Portland y en la tercena ninguna pasta. Se procedió al sacrificio de los grupos experimentales a la 1era, 2da, 3era y 4ta semana respectiva y se evaluó las muestras obtenidas de las áreas quirúrgicas mediante conteo de osteocitos y osteoblastos. Resultados: Tanto el MTA como el cemento Portland poseen la misma capacidad osteoinductiva en la 1era, 2da y 3era semana (p>0,05). Sin embargo, en la 4ta semana el MTA tuvo mayor capacidad osteoinductora al estimular mayor número de osteoblastos que el cemento Portland (p=0,024). Conclusiones: El MTA y el cemento Portland tipo I mostraron similar efecto osteoinductor durante las 3 primeras semanas de evaluación. El MTA demostró mayor efecto osteoinductor durante la cuarta semana de valoración.

Introduction: An experimental study was carried out to determine the osteoinductive effect of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) versus Portland Cement type I on mandibular bone lesions. Methodology: Twelve 3-month-old male New Zealand rabbits were divided into 4 equal groups. All rabbits were anesthetized using Pentobarbital. An incision of the mandibular skin was performed to expose the bone on which 3 cavities of 2mm each one were made. In one cavity MTA was placed, in another Portland Cement type I and the third remained empty. The experimental groups were sacrificed at the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th respective weeks and evaluated histologically by counting osteocytes and osteoblasts. Results: Both MTA and Portland cement have the same osteoinductive capacity in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd week (0.05