miRNA-143 expression is associated with inflammation and time of exposure to amniotic fluid in experimental gastroschisis.

OBJECTIVE: Gastroschisis (GS) is a congenital anomaly in the abdominal wall with the intestinal loops exiting laterally to the umbilicus. The contact of the loops with Amniotic Fluid (AF) causes an inflammatory process in the exposed part, leading to an extended hospital stay and an increased risk of morbidity due to alterations related to intestinal motility. The authors aimed to evaluate the time of exposure to the AF in the experimental GS and to search for potential biomarkers of intestinal inflammation by measuring microRNAs. METHODS: Rat fetuses were divided into three groups: a) CONTROL, b) GS reared on day 18 (GS = 18), and c) GS reared on day 19.5 (GS = 19) (term = 22 days). On day 21.5, the fetuses were removed for biometric parameters and biochemical analyses: 1) Biometrics: Body and Intestinal Weight (BW, IW), and intestinal-body weight ratio (IW/BW); 2) Descriptive histopathology and 3) miR-143 quantification by real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). RESULTS: BW was higher in CONTROL than GS 18 and G19 (p < 0.05). IW, IW/BW, intestinal water, and mRNA-143 were higher in GS 18 and GS 19 than in CONTROL, and GS 18 was higher than GS 19 (p < 0.05). The average of the inflammation score from the intestinal wall with mucosal inflammation and intra-epithelial lymphocytes shows worst in GS 18 and GS 19 vs. CONTROL (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The tissue expression of mRNA-143 and the morphological changes in the intestine of GS worsened according to the time of exposure to AF, which could be a possible marker of fetal intestinal damage.

Direct vs indirect restorations for diastema closure: determining the suitable approach.

Determining the appropriate technique for diastema closure is challenging, and the decision must be evidence based. The objective of these case reports is to describe different approaches to diastema closure using direct and indirect techniques, focusing on the characteristics of the patient and clinical requirements to guide treatment. In the first case, a 16-year-old patient had multiple diastemas in the maxillary anterior dentition. The clinical evaluation revealed microdontia of the lateral incisors and malpositioned teeth. The treatment included tooth whitening and placement of composite resin veneers using a direct technique. In the second case, a 54-year-old patient displayed a disharmonious and esthetically compromised smile due to small teeth, color changes, multiple diastemas, incisal wear, and severe dentogingival disproportion. Based on the patient's expectations, the patient's age, and the presence of a "black triangle" interdental space, a multidisciplinary restorative treatment was proposed, including gingivoplasty, tooth whitening, and placement of ceramic laminate veneers using an indirect technique. Both approaches achieved successful esthetic rehabilitation and diastema closure with minimal intervention. The choice of procedure and restorative material, as well as the need for tooth preparation, varied based on the clinical requirements, patient expectations, and financial constraints. Careful treatment planning avoided lengthy and inefficient procedures.

miRNA-143 expression is associated with inflammation and time of exposure to amniotic fluid in experimental gastroschisis

Abstract Objective Gastroschisis (GS) is a congenital anomaly in the abdominal wall with the intestinal loops exiting laterally to the umbilicus. The contact of the loops with Amniotic Fluid (AF) causes an inflammatory process in the exposed part, leading to an extended hospital stay and an increased risk of morbidity due to alterations related to intestinal motility. The authors aimed to evaluate the time of exposure to the AF in the experimental GS and to search for potential biomarkers of intestinal inflammation by measuring microRNAs. Methods Rat fetuses were divided into three groups: a) CONTROL, b) GS reared on day 18 (GS = 18), and c) GS reared on day 19.5 (GS = 19) (term = 22 days). On day 21.5, the fetuses were removed for biometric parameters and biochemical analyses: 1) Biometrics: Body and Intestinal Weight (BW, IW), and intestinal-body weight ratio (IW/BW); 2) Descriptive histopathology and 3) miR-143 quantification by real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Results BW was higher in CONTROL than GS 18 and G19 (p < 0.05). IW, IW/BW, intestinal water, and mRNA-143 were higher in GS 18 and GS 19 than in CONTROL, and GS 18 was higher than GS 19 (p < 0.05). The average of the inflammation score from the intestinal wall with mucosal inflammation and intra-epithelial lymphocytes shows worst in GS 18 and GS 19 vs. CONTROL (p < 0.05). Conclusions The tissue expression of mRNA-143 and the morphological changes in the intestine of GS worsened according to the time of exposure to AF, which could be a possible marker of fetal intestinal damage.

Antifungal activity of Punicalagin-nystatin combinations against Candida albicans.

OBJECTIVES: Oral candidiasis is the most common opportunistic fungal infection of oral mucosa and results from an overgrowth of Candida, especially Candida albicans. The potential anti-C. albicans and cytotoxicity of punicalagin (PCG), isolated from Punica granatum, alone or with nystatin (NYS) were evaluated. METHODS: Activity of compounds alone or in combinations was determined against two C. albicans strains (ATCC 90028 and SC5314). Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC)-50 and Minimum Fungicidal Concentration (MFC) were assessed by XTT assay and CFU counts, respectively. For combinations, determination of fractional inhibitory concentration index was performed. Ergosterol pathway was investigated as a possible PCG antifungal mechanism. Cytotoxicity assays were undertaken on human primary oral keratinocytes and gingival fibroblasts incubated with antifungal concentrations of PCG and/or NYS for 24 hr. RESULTS: Combination of NYS and PCG increased antifungal efficacy, compared with compounds tested alone. Combinations 4 (PCG-6.25 µg/ml; NYS-3.9 µg/ml) and 5 (PCG-12.5 µg/ml; NYS-1.95 µg/ml) were more effective since they reduced the MIC-50 of PCG (50 µg/ml) by 8 and 4 times, respectively, increased the candidal inhibition and nullified the PCG cytotoxicity for keratinocytes. PCG antifungal mechanism did not involve ergosterol biosynthesis pathway. CONCLUSIONS: The favorable outcomes for combination of PCG and NYS encourage further testing this therapeutic strategy against C. albicans.

Effect of low-level laser therapy and zoledronic acid on bone repair process.

This study aimed to evaluate, through histomorphometric analysis, the bone repair process in the tibia of rats treated with zoledronic acid and submitted to 808-nm low-level laser therapy (LLLT) by using arsenide aluminum gallium laser. For this purpose, 20 rats were used and distributed according to treatment: group 1-saline administration; group 2-treated with LLLT; group 3-treated with zoledronic acid; and group 4-treated with zoledronic acid and LLLT. The zoledronic acid was administered at a dose of 0.035 mg/kg every 2 weeks for 8 weeks. Subsequently, bone defects of 2 mm were prepared in the tibias of all groups. The bone defects in groups 2 and 4 were irradiated with LLLT in the immediate post-operative period. After 14 and 28 days of application, the animals were submitted and euthanized for histomorphometric analysis. The results were submitted to statistical analysis (α = 5%), and the intragroup comparison was performed using the t test. On the other hand, for intergroup comparison, the ANOVA test was performed, and to the groups presenting statistically significant difference, the Student-Newman-Keuls test was used. In intergroup comparison, group 1 (mean ± SD= 45.2 ± 18.56%) showed a lower bone formation compared with groups 2 (64.13 ± 3.51%) (p = 0.358) and 4 (15.2 ± 78.22%) (p = 0.049), at the 14-day period. Group 3 (20.99 ± 7.42%) also presented a lower amount of neoformed bone tissue, with statistically significant difference when compared with groups 1 (p = 0.002), 2, and 4 (p ≤ 0,001). After 28 days, group 1 presented a lower amount of neoformed bone tissue compared with the other groups, with p = 0.020. Thus, it was concluded that LLLT associated with zoledronic acid is effective for stimulating bone formation in surgically created defects in rats, at the periods studied.

Rejuvenescendo o sorriso com facetas diretas minimamente invasivas / Smile rejuvenation using minimally invasive direct veneers

Tooth wear associated with bone loss, gingival recessions and root exposure of the anterior teeth determine the characteristics of an aged smile. The present clinical case reports the aesthetic treatment of a middle-aged patient who had a prematurely aged smile. After anamnesis and physical examination, it was found that episodes of bone loss had occurred, however, previous periodontal treatment had satisfactorily controlled the disease. And yet it was also observed wear of the upper anterior teeth and fracture on tooth 11. Treatment plan included the confection of direct veneers with composite resin, without the need for tooth structure wear. At the end of the first session, it was observed that although an aesthetic result was already achieved, the ratio of height and width of the incisors had not yet been standardized. Thus, orthodontic rubbers were used for three days for tooth movement and increase of mesiodistal dimension of the central and lateral incisors. The present case demonstrates excellent aesthetic results and patient satisfaction. It was concluded that in the current case report it was possible to satisfactorily rejuvenate smile with direct application of composite resin (AU).

O desgaste dentário associado à perda óssea, recessão gengival e exposição radicular dos dentes anteriores determinam características de um sorriso envelhecido. O presente caso clínico relata o tratamento estético de uma paciente de meia idade, que apresentava sorriso precocemente envelhecido. Após anamnese e exame físico, constatou-se que episódios de perda óssea ocorreram, no entanto, o tratamento periodontal prévio já havia controlado a doença de forma satisfatória. Observou-se ainda desgaste dos dentes anteriores superiores e fratura no elemento ente 11. O plano de tratamento incluiu a realização de facetas diretas de resina composta, sem a necessidade de desgaste da estrutura dentária. Ao final da primeira sessão, observou-se que, apesar de um resultado estético já obtido, a proporção de altura e largura dos incisivos não havia ainda sido normalizada. Assim, borrachas ortodônticas foram utilizadas por três dias para movimentação dos dentes e aumento da dimensão mésio-distal dos incisivos centrais e laterais. Este caso mostra excelentes resultados estéticos e satisfação do paciente. Concluiu-se que, no presente caso clínico, foi possível rejuvenescer o sorriso de forma satisfatória com aplicação de resinas compostas diretas (AU).

The influence of primary occlusal trauma on the development of gingival recession / La influencia del trauma oclusal primario en el desarrollo de la recesión gingival

This study aimed to histometrically evaluate the presence of gingival recession in the mesial surface of the teeth of rats experimentally subjected to primary occlusal trauma. This evaluation verified the distance from the cement-enamel junction (CEJ) to the free marginal gingiva (FMG) and to the height of the alveolar bone crest (CEJ-crest bone distance). There were 10 animals, randomly divided into 2 groups: occlusal trauma (OT) (n = 5) - creation of an occlusal interference by fixing an orthodontic wire segment on the mandibular first molar occlusal face, which was randomly chosen, and a Control Group (CG) (n = 5) - five animals with no exposure to the OT variable were euthanised after 14 days to obtain the initial parameters. The inter-group evaluation showed there was no significant difference between OT × CG when the CEJ-FGM distance (P = 0.192) was evaluated after 14 days, but there was a significant difference between the two groups as regards the CEJ-alveolar crest bone distance (P = 0.0142). Thus, it can be concluded that the OT induction model, after 14 days of experiment, promoted bone resorption. This was observed by the increase in the CEJ-alveolar crest bone distance. It also did not promote gingival recession, which was evaluated by the CEJ-FGM distance.

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar histométricamente en ratas la presencia de recesión gingival en la superficie mesial de los dientes sometidos experimentalmente a trauma oclusal primario a partir de la evaluación de la distancia desde la unión esmalte cemento (CEJ) a la encía marginal libre y la altura de la cresta ósea restante (distancia de la CEJ-cresta ósea) Con este fin, 10 animales fueron divididos al azar en 2 grupos: trauma oclusal (TO) (n = 5) - creación de una interferencia oclusal mediante la fijación de un segmento de alambre de ortodoncia en la superficie oclusal del primer molar elegido al azar; y un grupo control (CO) (n = 5) -5 animales sin la introducción de la variable TO fueron sometidos a eutanasia después de 14 días para obtener los parámetros iniciales. La evaluación intergrupo no mostró diferencias significativas entre los grupos TO × CO al evaluar después de 14 días la distancia de la CEJ-encía marginal libre (p = 0,192) pero mostró una diferencia significativa entre los grupos TO × CO en cuanto a distancia de la CEJ-cresta ósea alveolar (p = 0,0142). Por lo tanto, se concluye que el modelo de inducción del TO después de 14 días del experimento promueve reabsorción ósea siendo observado por el aumento en la distancia de la CEJ-cresta ósea alveolar y no promueve la recesión gingival evaluada a partir de la distancia de la CEJ-encía marginal.

Evaluation of bone loss due to primary occlusal trauma in two experimental models of occlusal overload / Avaliação da reabsorção óssea promovida pelo trauma oclusal primário em dois modelos experimentais de sobrecarga oclusal

Introduction: Primary occlusal trauma (OT) is an injury of the periodontium with normal height as a result of occlusal forces which exceed their adaptive capacity. Objective: To evaluate, histometrically, the alveolar bone loss in the furcation region of rats experimentally submitted to 2 models of occlusal overload. Material and method: 45 animals randomly divided into 3 groups: Occlusal Interference (OI, n = 15) - fixing an orthodontic wire segment on the occlusal surface of the first lower molar; Occlusal Overload (OO, n = 15) - wearing of the cusps of the lower contralateral molars, the second and third molars next to the first molar that had its dimensions maintained; Negative Control (NC, n = 15) - evaluation of the initial dimensions of the periodontal ligament (PL). Five animals / group were sacrificed after 14, 21 and 28 days. Result: Intergroup evaluation showed significant bone loss in OI (p<0.001) and OO (p<0.01) compared to NC. OI had significantly higher bone loss compared to OO at 14 (p<0.01), 21 (p <0.01) and 28 days (p<0.01). The intragroup evaluation showed no significant influence of time on bone loss in OI and OO, regardless of the technique used (p>0.05). The thickness of the PL remained stable in NC (p>0.05). Conclusion: OI and OO were effective in the experimental reproduction of OT, and OI promoted greater alveolar bone loss compared to OO, showing that the impact of occlusal overload in OI increased the extent of the OT injury.

Introdução: Trauma oclusal primário (TO) é a injúria causada no periodonto de inserção de dentes com periodonto de altura normal devido a forças oclusais que excedem sua capacidade adaptativa. Objetivo: Avaliar histometricamente a reabsorção óssea alveolar na região da furca do 1º molar inferior em ratos submetidos experimentalmente a 2 modelos de sobrecarga oclusal. Material e método: 45 animais aleatoriamente divididos em 3 Grupos: Interferência Oclusal (GI, n = 15) - fixação de um segmento de fio ortodôntico na face oclusal do 1º molar inferior; Sobrecarga Oclusal (GS, n = 15) - desgaste das cúspides dos molares inferiores contralaterais e dos 2º e 3º molares do lado do 1º molar que teve suas dimensões mantidas; Grupo Controle Negativo (CN, n = 15) - avaliação das dimensões iniciais do ligamento periodontal. Cinco animais/grupo foram submetidos à eutanásia após 14, 21 e 28 dias. Resultado: A avaliação intergrupos mostrou que houve reabsorção óssea significativa em GI (p<0,001) e GS (p<0,01) quando comparados com CN. O grupo GI teve reabsorção óssea significativamente maior quando comparado ao grupo GS em 14 (p<0,01), 21 (p<0,01) e 28 dias (p<0,01). A avaliação intragrupos não mostrou influência significativa do tempo na reabsorção óssea em GI e GS, independente da técnica utilizada (p>0,05). A espessura do ligamento periodontal manteve-se estável no grupo CN (p>0,05). Conclusão: GI e GS foram eficazes na reprodução experimental do TO e GI promoveu maior reabsorção óssea alveolar quando comparado a GS, mostrando que o impacto causado pela sobrecarga oclusal no grupo GI aumentou a lesão por TO.

Efeito das forças oclusais excessivas sobre os dentes e o periodonto de inserção / Effect of excessive occlusal forces on teeth and the supporting periodontium

Os dentes e o periodonto respondem com alterações funcionais adaptativas às forças mastigatórias. Porém, estudos clínicos têm mostrado que forças oclusais excessivas podem causar injúria aos tecidos de suporte do dente, com alterações clínicas como mobilidade e migração dental, trincas de esmalte, sensibilidade térmica e frêmito. Estudos pré-clínicos em animais também têm mostrado alterações histológicas frente às forças oclusais excessivas, como espessamento do ligamento periodontal, radioluscência no ápice de dentes vitais, reabsorção óssea e radicular. Tais alterações, conhecidas como trauma oclusal, são reversíveis quando não há inflamação instalada e as forças excessivas são removidas. Por outro lado, a literatura é controversa no que se refere à relação entre o trauma oclusal e o início e progressão da doença periodontal. O presente estudo teve como objetivo revisar a literatura a respeito do efeito das forças oclusais excessivas incidentes sobre os dentes e o periodonto de inserção, em condições saudáveis ou quando o suporte encontra-se inadequado ou reduzido.

Teeth and periodontium answer with adaptive alterations to the masticatory forces. However, clinical studies have shown that excessive occlusal forces may cause an injury in the supporting tissues of the tooth, causing clinical alterations such as tooth mobility and migration, enamel cracks, thermal sensitivity and fremitus. Pre-clinical studies in animals have shown histological alterations such as widening of the periodontal ligament, radiolucency at the apex of vital teeth, bone and root resorption. These alterations, known as occlusal trauma, are reversible when there is no inflammation and the excessive forces are removed. On the other hand, literature is controversial regarding the association between the occlusal trauma and the beginning and progression of the periodontal disease. This study aimed to review the literature regarding the effect of the excessive occlusal forces on the teeth and on the insertion periodontium, under healthy conditions and inadequate or reduced support.

Remoção de pigmentação melânica gengival por meio de dermoabrasão û relato de caso / Elimination of gingival melanin pigmentation through dermabrasion û case report

A pigmentação melânica gengival é uma condição clínica mais prevalente em indivíduos da raça negra e oriental, consistindo frequentemente em um problema estético. Embora a recidiva seja imprevisível, vários tratamentos são propostos, entre eles a mucodermoabrasão com diferentes instrumentos. O objetivo do presente relato de caso clínico foi demonstrar duas técnicas para resolução desses casos: emprego dos gengivótomos e de uma ponta de cerâmica em alta rotação.

Gingival melanin pigmentation is a clinical condition, more prevalent in oriental and black people, and may generate esthetical problems. Despite the fact that recurrence is unpredictable, different treatments are proposed, such as epithelial abrasion with different instruments. The objective of the present case report is to show two different techniques for resolution of such cases: use of Kirkland periodontal knife, and abrasive ceramic burs in high speed.

Efeito antimicrobiano da indometacina no biofilme periodontal: estudo em ratos / Antimicrobial effect of indomethacin on periodontal biofilm: study in rats

Introdução: A doença periodontal é uma doença de caráter multifatorial que se desenvolve em decorrência da interação do biofilme bacteriano com a resposta imuno-inflamatória do hospedeiro que pode ser modulada por fatores sistêmicos e ambientais. Objetivo: o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a ação antimicrobiana do anti-inflamatório não esteroidal indometacina sobre o biofilme retido em ligaduras inseridas subgengivalmente para indução de periodontite experimental em ratos. Método: assim, 20 animais foram divididos aleatoriamente em um dos grupos: grupo Indometacina (n=10); grupo água destilada (n=10). Os animais receberam gavagem diária da medicação (5 mg/kg indometacina) ou de água destilada (2 ml), durante 7 dias. As ligaduras ao redor dos dentes foram coletadas e o biofilme foi dispersado, diluído em 10-1, 10-2 e 10-3, semeado em ágar sangue e as placas foram cultivadas em anaerobiose durante 4 dias. As quantificações foram realizadas a partir da contagem das unidades formadoras de colônias (UFC) totais pelo programa Colony counter aplicativo para androide, caracterizadas pela presença de bactérias aeróbias e aeróbias facultativas relacionadas ao processo de saúde, e pela contagem manual de UFC grandes, que melhor caracterizam as bactérias anaeróbias relacionadas ao processo de doença. Resultado: constatou-se um número significativamente maior de UFC grandes no grupo indometacina quando comparado ao grupo água (p=0,004) e um número significativamente menor de UFC totais no grupo indometacina quando comparado ao grupo água (p=0,0013). Conclusão: dentro dos limites do presente estudo pôde-se concluir que a indometaciana agrava o processo infeccioso periodontal devido ao crescimento de UFC anaeróbias e redução de UFC facultativas.

Introduction: Periodontal disease is a multifactorial disease the develop as a result of the interaction of the bacterial biofilm and the immune-inflammatory response of the individual, which, in its turn, is modulate by systemic and environmental factors. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of indomethacin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, on the biofilm retained in ligatures inserted in the subgingival region to induce experimental periodontitis in rats. Method: 20 animals were randomly assigned to one of the groups: Indomethacin (n = 10); distilled water (n = 10). The animals received daily gavage of drugs (5 mg / kg indomethacin) or distilled water (2 ml) for 7 days. The ligatures around the teeth were collected and the biofilm was dispersed, diluted 10-1, 10-2 and 10-3, seeded in blood agar and the plates were grown anaerobically for 4 days. The measurements were carried out from the counting of total colony forming units (CFU) by Colony counter application program for android, characterized by the presence of facultative aerobic and aerobic bacteria related health process, and the manual counting of large CFU, which better characterized the anaerobic bacteria-related disease process. Result: it was found a significantly higher number of large CFU in indomethacin group compared to the water group (p = 0.004) and a significantly lower number of total CFU in the indomethacin group compared to the water group (p = 0.0 013). Conclusion: within the limits of this study it was concluded that the indomethacin worsens periodontal infectious process due to the growth of anaerobic CFU and the reduction of facultative CFU.

Tratamento estético de diastemas múltiplos com facetas pelo sistema CAD-CAM / Aesthetic rehabilitation of multiple diastemas using veneers produced through CAD-CAM system

Facetas minimamente invasivas, também conhecidas como ôlentes de contatoõ, têm sido consideradas uma alternativa interessante para tratar problemas estéticos nos dentes anteriores. O presente relato de caso descreve passo a passo o tratamento de diastemas múltiplos com facetas minimamente invasivas, e discute tópicos importantes relacionados a este assunto quanto a indicações, materiais utilizados e longevidade destes tipos de restaurações...

Minimally invasive veneers, also known as ôcontact lensesõ, are being considered an interesting alternative for aesthetic rehabilitation of anterior teeth. This case report describes, step by the step the treatment of multiple diastemas with minimally invasive veneers, and addresses important issues related to this topic concerning indications, materials and longevity of these type of restorations...

Estudo da expressão e produção de componentes do sistema renina-angiotensina por fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos / Study of expression and production of the renin-angiotensin system components by gingival and periodontal ligament human fibroblasts

O Sistema Renina-angiotensina (SRA), e um sistema capaz de gerar hormonios peptideos com grande impacto na regulacao cardiovascular e na patogenese das doencas cardiovasculares. Este sistema opera, por meio das acoes da Angiotensina II, tanto em nivel sistemico (endocrino) quanto tecidual (local, paracrino/autocrino) controlando importantes funcoes, varias delas relacionadas a facilitacao da instalacao e progressao do processo inflamatorio. Por este motivo, a producao desta proteina nos tecidos pode estar relacionada a patogenese de muitas doencas, dentre elas a doenca periodontal (DP), tendo em vista seu carater infeccioso-inflamatorio e os achados da literatura que mostram que a inibicao da formacao de Ang II, diminui a perda óssea da DP em animais. Desta forma, o presente trabalho teve como objetivos: Avaliar in vitro, a) A expressao de componentes do SRA (ANGT, RENINA, ECA, ECA-2, AT1, AT2 e Mas) por fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, por RT-qPCR; b) A producao de componentes do SRA (RENINA, ECA, ECA-2) no sobrenadante de culturas de fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, por ELISA; c) A producao dos receptores do SRA (AT1, AT2 e Mas), nestes fibroblastos, por Imunofluorescencia e d) Se a expressao e a producao dos componentes do SRA por fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, se alteram com a estimulacao por LPS de P. gingivalis e E. coli. Apos a coleta, os dados foram analisados com o auxilio do programa GraphPad Prism 5.0. por meio da analise de variancia a 2 criterios (ANOVA-two way) seguida do pos teste de Bonferroni, com nivel de significancia de 5% para a verificacao das possíveis diferencas. Foi detectada a expressao genica para alguns dos componentes do SRA (ANGT, RENINA, ECA, AT1) por fibroblastos tanto de gengiva quanto de ligamento periodontal. Foi detectada ainda uma expressao genica diferenciada entre fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal para...

The Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) can generate hormones that have a high-impact on cardiovascular regulation as well as in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. This system acts through both systemic (endocrine) and local (paracrine/autocrine) effects of Angiotensin II, controlling important functions related to the facilitation of installation and progression of the inflammatory process. For this reason, this proteins production in tissues can be associated to the pathogenesis of many diseases, including periodontal disease (PD). In the PD setting, a infectious-inflammatory characterized disease, the literature findings shows that inhibition of the Ang II formation can decrease the bone loss in animals. In this context, the aims of the present study were: to investigate in vitro: a) the expression of RAS components (ANGT, RENIN, ECA, ECA- 2, AT1, AT2 and Mas) by human gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts by RT-qPCR; b) the production of RAS receptors (AT1, AT2 and Mas) by human cultured gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts by Immunofluorescence and d) the production of RAS components (RENIN, ECA, ECA-2) if the expression and production of RAS components by gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts modify under P. gingivalis and E. coli LPS stimulation. After collected, the data were analysed using GraphPad Prism 5.0, by the two way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post test with a significance level of 5%. Gene expression was detected for some of the RAS components (ANGT, RENIN, ECA, AT1) by both gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts. It was detected a differential gene expression between gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts for ECA, being significantly higher in gingival fibroblasts. There was a stain in Immunofluorescence compatible with the production of RAS receptors (AT1 and Mas). It must be noted that the...

Estudo da expressão e produção de componentes do sistema renina-angiotensina por fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos / Study of expression and production of the renin-angiotensin system components by gingival and periodontal ligament human fibroblasts

O Sistema Renina-angiotensina (SRA), e um sistema capaz de gerar hormonios peptideos com grande impacto na regulacao cardiovascular e na patogenese das doencas cardiovasculares. Este sistema opera, por meio das acoes da Angiotensina II, tanto em nivel sistemico (endocrino) quanto tecidual (local, paracrino/autocrino) controlando importantes funcoes, varias delas relacionadas a facilitacao da instalacao e progressao do processo inflamatorio. Por este motivo, a producao desta proteina nos tecidos pode estar relacionada a patogenese de muitas doencas, dentre elas a doenca periodontal (DP), tendo em vista seu carater infeccioso-inflamatorio e os achados da literatura que mostram que a inibicao da formacao de Ang II, diminui a perda óssea da DP em animais. Desta forma, o presente trabalho teve como objetivos: Avaliar in vitro, a) A expressao de componentes do SRA (ANGT, RENINA, ECA, ECA-2, AT1, AT2 e Mas) por fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, por RT-qPCR; b) A producao de componentes do SRA (RENINA, ECA, ECA-2) no sobrenadante de culturas de fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, por ELISA; c) A producao dos receptores do SRA (AT1, AT2 e Mas), nestes fibroblastos, por Imunofluorescencia e d) Se a expressao e a producao dos componentes do SRA por fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, se alteram com a estimulacao por LPS de P. gingivalis e E. coli. Apos a coleta, os dados foram analisados com o auxilio do programa GraphPad Prism 5.0. por meio da analise de variancia a 2 criterios (ANOVA-two way) seguida do pos teste de Bonferroni, com nivel de significancia de 5% para a verificacao das possíveis diferencas. Foi detectada a expressao genica para alguns dos componentes do SRA (ANGT, RENINA, ECA, AT1) por fibroblastos tanto de gengiva quanto de ligamento periodontal. Foi detectada ainda uma expressao genica diferenciada entre fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal para...

The Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) can generate hormones that have a high-impact on cardiovascular regulation as well as in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. This system acts through both systemic (endocrine) and local (paracrine/autocrine) effects of Angiotensin II, controlling important functions related to the facilitation of installation and progression of the inflammatory process. For this reason, this proteins production in tissues can be associated to the pathogenesis of many diseases, including periodontal disease (PD). In the PD setting, a infectious-inflammatory characterized disease, the literature findings shows that inhibition of the Ang II formation can decrease the bone loss in animals. In this context, the aims of the present study were: to investigate in vitro: a) the expression of RAS components (ANGT, RENIN, ECA, ECA- 2, AT1, AT2 and Mas) by human gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts by RT-qPCR; b) the production of RAS receptors (AT1, AT2 and Mas) by human cultured gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts by Immunofluorescence and d) the production of RAS components (RENIN, ECA, ECA-2) if the expression and production of RAS components by gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts modify under P. gingivalis and E. coli LPS stimulation. After collected, the data were analysed using GraphPad Prism 5.0, by the two way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post test with a significance level of 5%. Gene expression was detected for some of the RAS components (ANGT, RENIN, ECA, AT1) by both gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts. It was detected a differential gene expression between gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts for ECA, being significantly higher in gingival fibroblasts. There was a stain in Immunofluorescence compatible with the production of RAS receptors (AT1 and Mas). It must be noted that the...

Tratamento multidisciplinar no fechamento de diastemaanterior: relato de caso / Multidisciplinary treatment on diastema’s closure: case report

Os procedimentos estéticos estão sendo cada vezmais procurados nos consultórios odontológicosdevido ao crescente interesse da população por umsorriso com estética favorável. Neste contexto, otratamento de diastemas anteriores deve ser discutidopara fornecer ao clínico as opções de tratamentoe como escolhê-las adequadamente. A presençade diastemas na região ântero-superior em adultoschega a ter uma prevalência de 5,5% em algumaspopulações. Devido à variada etiologia desta máoclusão e também às diferentes formas de tratamentopossíveis e complementares, o tratamentodos diastemas anteriores pode tornar-se um desafiopara o profissional. O presente artigo propõe-sea discutir o tratamento de um diastema medianoanterior de grande extensão com uma abordagemmultidisciplinar, utilizando-se de movimentação ortodôntica,grade de proporção frontal, tabela deproporção entre largura e altura e sistema restauradoradesivo direto.

Cosmetic procedures are increasingly beingsought in dental offices due to the increasinginterest of the population for a smilewith favorable aesthetics. In this context,the treatment of anterior diastema shouldbe discussed in order to provide treatmentoptions to the clinician and how to choosethem properly. The presence of diastema inthe maxillary anterior region in adults hasa prevalence of 5.5% in some populations.Due to the varied etiology of this malocclusionand also to the different possible formsof treatment, the anterior diastema may becomea challenge for the professional. Thispaper aims to discuss the treatment of alarge anterior median diastema with a multidisciplinaryapproach using orthodonticmovement, front proportion frame, table ofwidth/height proportion and direct adhesiverestorative system.