Maternal periodontitis potentiates monosodium glutamate-obesity damage on Wistar offspring's fast-glycolytic muscle.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of magnifying the damage caused by obesity induced by monosodium glutamate, using a model of maternal periodontitis, on the structure of the anterior tibialis muscle of the offspring. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-four female Wistar rats were divided into four experimental groups: control (n = 6), obese (n = 6), control with periodontitis (n = 6) and obese with periodontitis (n = 6). At 78 days of life, the rats were mated with males without any experimental intervention. The offspring of these rats (n = 1/L), at 120 days of life, were weighed and measured, then euthanized. Plasma was collected for analysis of cytokines IL-6, IL-10, IL-17 and TNF-α. Adipose tissues were collected and weighed, and the anterior tibial muscle was designated for histomorphological analyses (n = 6/group). RESULTS: Monosodium glutamate offspring showed significant muscle changes, such as a reduction in the size of fibres and neuromuscular junctions, and an increase in the nucleus and capillaries. However, all these changes were more expressed in monosodium glutamate-obese with periodontitis offspring. CONCLUSION: This leads us to suggest a magnifying effect promoted by periodontitis to the damage already well described by monosodium glutamate-obesity, determined by low-intensity inflammation, causing greater muscle damage.

Effect of probiotic therapy on periodontal tissues and intestinal mucosa of rats with ligature-induced periodontitis / Efeito da terapia probiótica nos tecidos periodontais e mucosa intestinal de ratos com periodontite induzida por ligadura

INTRODUCTION: As periodontitis is caused by dysbiotic biofilm, it is believed that therapy with probiotics can act to control the mechanisms of adhesion and colonization, competing with invading microorganisms. OBJECTIVE: Evaluate probiotic therapy effect on periodontal tissues and intestinal mucosa of rats with ligature-induced periodontitis. METHODS: 32 Wistar rats were divided into four groups (n=8): Control Group (CG); Periodontal disease (PD); Probiotic (PROB); PD + probiotic (PDPRO). PD and PDPRO received a ligature over the first lower molars and PROB and PDPRO the probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus based were given orally for 44 days. The animals were euthanized and the blood was collected for evaluation of triglyceride and cholesterol concentrations. The hemimandibles were collected for histomorphometric and radiographic analysis. The duodenum was removed for morphological evaluation and gingival tissue around the molars was collected for analysis of IL-17. RESULTS: The ANOVA one-way test was used followed by Tukey Test. PDPRO had a significantly lower bone loss than the PD (p<0.05) and a smaller number of osteoclasts on PDPRO when compared to the PD. As for IL-17, there was a decrease in the PDPRO when compared to the PD. The histomorphometry of the duodenum showed that there was a significant increase in the width of the villi in PROB only. CONCLUSION: The therapy with probiotics was effective to avoid the development of periodontitis by reducing alveolar bone loss and inflammation modulation and increasing the width of the duodenum villi, which may help to restabilize the balance of the gastrointestinal tract.

INTRODUÇÃO: Como a periodontite é causada por biofilme disbiótico, acredita-se que a terapia com probióticos possa atuar no controle dos mecanismos de adesão e colonização, competindo com microrganismos invasores. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito da terapia probiótica nos tecidos periodontais e mucosa intestinal de ratos com periodontite induzida por ligadura. MÉTODOS: 32 ratos Wistar foram divididos em quatro grupos (n=8): Grupo Controle (GC); Doença periodontal (PD); Probiótico (PROB); PD + probiótico (PDPRO). PD e PDPRO receberam ligadura sobre os primeiros molares inferiores e PROB e PDPRO, o probiótico à base de Lactobacillus acidophilus dado via oral por 44 dias. Os animais foram sacrificados e o sangue coletado para avaliação das concentrações de triglicerídeos e colesterol total. As hemimandíbulas foram coletadas para análise histomorfométrica e radiográfica. O duodeno foi removido para avaliação morfológica e o tecido gengival ao redor dos molares foi coletado para análise de IL-17. RESULTADOS: Foi usado Teste ANOVA seguido pelo Teste de Tukey. PDPRO teve uma perda óssea significativamente menor do que o PD (p<0.05) e um menor número de osteoclastos no PDPRO quando comparado ao PD. Já para IL-17, houve diminuição do PDPRO em relação ao PD. A histomorfometria do duodeno mostrou que houve aumento significativo da largura das vilosidades no PROB somente. CONCLUSÃO: A terapia com probiótico foi eficaz para evitar o desenvolvimento de periodontite por reduzir a perda óssea alveolar e a modulação da inflamação e aumentar a largura das vilosidades duodenais, o que pode ajudar a estabilizar o equilíbrio do trato gastrointestinal.

Experimental model of periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis potentiates the deleterious effects on functional capacity, leukocyte migration, synovial and periodontal tissues in Wistar rats.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate whether ligature-induced periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) potentiate the deleterious effects on functional capacity, periodontal and synovial tissues, leukocyte migration, and interleukin 17 (IL-17) levels, and to investigate the repercussions of single Freund's Complete Adjuvant (FCA) injection associated with periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty-one male Wistar rats were randomised into six groups: control (CG, n = 8), RA (RAG, n = 9), periodontitis (PG, n = 9), periodontitis and RA (PRAG, n = 9), periodontitis and intradermal injection (PIDG, n = 9), and periodontitis and intra-articular injection (PIAG, n = 7). The animals underwent ligature placement and one or two injections with FCA to induce RA. Motor disability, nociceptive threshold, joint edema, and muscle strength were assessed, and the animals were euthanized on day 30. Synovial fluid, hemimandibles, and knee joints were collected. RESULTS: PRAG showed no reduction of edema or improvement of muscle strength, whereas it showed most significant changes in leukocyte migration, morphological analyses of the synovial membrane (SM), and radiographic and histometric analyses of the jaw. The PIAG showed some alterations, though not permanent. CONCLUSION: Ligature-induced periodontitis and RA induced by two FCA injections accentuated the deleterious effects on functional capacity, leukocyte migration, synovial and periodontal tissues.

Effects of the Association of Periodontitis and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Induced on Periodontal Tissues and the Duodenal Mucosa of Wistar Rats.

Forty Wistar rats were used: (1) control group (CG); (2) group of periodontal disease (PD); (3) type 1 diabetes mellitus group (T1DM); (4) type 1 diabetes mellitus + periodontal disease group (T1DM + PD). In groups T1DM and T1DM + PD, T1DM induction was performed with the administration of streptozotocin (STZ) 80 mg/kg intraperitoneal body weight. The PD and T1DM + PD groups were submitted to PD induction with ligation. After the experimental phase and euthanasia, histological, radiographic, and morphological analyses were performed. For data analysis, was used the one-way ANOVA and post-test Tukey. The T1DM + PD group had a significantly higher level of fasting blood glucose compared to the other groups. In radiographic and histomorphometric analyses, the T1DM + PD group showed greater alveolar bone loss compared to the control group. The T1DM + PD group showed greater osteoclastic activity compared to the control, T1DM, and PD groups and exhibited an intense inflammatory infiltrate, most of which were PMN, being that the amount of this group of cells (PMN) was significantly greater than the PD group. The heights of the intestinal villi were statistically higher in the PD, T1DM, T1DM + PD groups, compared to the control. Regarding the height of the crypt, only the T1DM and T1DM + PD groups were significantly higher compared to the other groups. Association of diabetes and periodontal inflammation increased the deleterious effects on bone tissue and adverse effect on the permeability of the duodenal mucosa.

Maternal periodontal disease as a risk factor for preterm birth and low-birth-weight babies: a case-control study.

Periodontal disease is considered a public health problem because of its high prevalence, while premature birth is a serious perinatal problem, persisting as one of the major causes of perinatal mortality and morbidity. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of maternal periodontal disease on the occurrence of preterm birth and the birth weight of their babies. The study sample included 45 new mothers, aged 18-35 years, who presented either slight or moderate to severe localized or generalized chronic periodontitis with bleeding on probing and gingival inflammation. The women were divided into 2 groups: slight periodontal disease (SPD; n = 15) and moderate to severe periodontal disease (MSPD; n = 30). The women underwent periodontal evaluations 48 hours after delivery of their newborns. The evaluations consisted of the following parameters: Plaque Control Record, Gingival Index, probing depth, clinical attachment level, and gingival crevicular fluid analysis. In addition, pregnancy data and neonate data, such as birth weight and gestational age at birth, were collected. In the MSPD group, there were moderate, statistically significant negative correlations between the amount of maternal gingival crevicular fluid and the newborn's gestational age at birth (-0.5388; P = 0.0014); maternal Plaque Control Record and gestational age (-0.5026; P = 0.0046); and maternal Gingival Index and gestational age (-0.4562; P = 0.0112). In the SPD group, there were no statistically significant correlations between the maternal periodontal parameters and the newborn's gestational age or birth weight. The data in the present study suggest that the presence of inflammation caused by moderate to severe periodontitis may represent a risk factor for the occurrence of preterm birth.

Restabelecimento de ponto de contato em dentes com coroas totais posteriores: relato de caso / Reestablishment of contact point on teeth with posterior crowns: case report

A presença do ponto de contato é essencial para manter a saúde das estruturas periodontais, além de evitar inclinações dentárias e desgastes, conservando, assim, uma oclusão ideal. Objetivo: apresentar um relato de caso clínico com restabelecimento dos pontos de contato de forma conservadora, por meio da ortodontia e da dentística restauradora, em dentes com coroas totais. Relato de caso: paciente do gênero feminino, 69 anos de idade, compareceu à clínica odontológica da universidade com queixa de impacção alimentar e desconforto na região superior posterior direita da arcada. Foi observada clinicamente ausência do ponto de contato entre os dentes 15, 16 e 17, optando-se pelo tratamento multidisciplinar envolvendo a ortodontia e a dentística restauradora. Para isso, foram utilizados bráquetes no segundo pré-molar e no primeiro molar superior direito (dentes 15 e 16, respectivamente), e botões ortodônticos nas faces palatinas desses, e do segundo molar superior (dente 17), unidos por elástico corrente tamanho médio. Quando obtidos os pontos de contato, foi realizada a restauração do primeiro pré-molar direito (dente 17) com resina composta. Considerações finais: o uso de elásticos corrente e botões ortodônticos foi satisfatório para a obtenção de pontos de contato entre os dentes.(AU)

The presence of the proximal contact is essential to maintain the periodontal structures health, besides preventing diseases and wastes, thus preserving an ideal occlusion. Aim: the aim of this article is to present a clinical case report with restoration of the proximal contact in a conservative way, through orthodontics and restorative dentistry, in teeth with total crowns. Case report: a 69-year-old female patient attended the university dental clinic with complaint of food impaction and discomfort in the upper right posterior region of the arcade. It was clinically observed absence of the point of contact between the teeth 15, 16 and 17 and opted for the multidisciplinary treatment involving orthodontics and restorative dentistry. For this, brackets were used in the second premolar and first maxillary right molar (teeth 15 and 16, respectively), and orthodontic buttons on the palatal surfaces of the same, and on the second upper molar (tooth 17), joined by the current elastic medium size. When the proximal contact was obtained, the first right premolar restoration was performed with a composite resin. Final considerations: the use of current elastics and orthodontic buttons were satisfactory for obtaining proximal contact between these teeth.(AU)

Low-Level Laser Effect on Peripheral Sciatic Regeneration Under the Systemic Inflammatory Condition of Periodontal Disease.

Introduction: Periodontal disease (PD) is an inflammatory condition, which leads to tooth loss and promotes a systemic inflammatory state that can aggravate the nerve degeneration. As laser therapy may stimulate regeneration, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of the low-level laser (LLL) on peripheral nerve regeneration under the systemic inflammatory condition of PD. Methods: Thirry-two male rats were used, distributed in 4 groups: nerve injury (NIG); periodontal disease with nerve injury (PDNI); nerve injury and treatment (TNIG); periodontal disease with nerve injury and treatment (PDNIT). On the 7th day of the experiment, the animals had ligatures placed around the lower first molars. On the 22nd day, they underwent peripheral nerve damage, and on the 25th day, the LLL treatment was initiated, performed for two weeks. The sciatic functional index (SFI) was evaluated with subsequent euthanasia of all the animals on the 37th day of the experiment. The sciatic nerve was collected for morphological and oxidative stress analysis and the hemi jaws for radiographic analysis. Results: Regarding the SFI, there was no difference among the groups in the first evaluation (EV) pre-injury; as for theEV2, after injury, all the groups presented a decrease in these values, which remained in post-treatment. For the morphology of the PDNI, nerve tissue presented larger diameter fibers, whereas, for NIT and PDNIT, fibers had smaller diameters with endoneurial organization. When it comes to the antioxidant system, there was an increase in protein concentration, higher superoxide activity, and decreased glutathione transferase activity in the treated groups. Catalase and cholinesterase did not differ between the groups, and lipoperoxidation (LPO) increased in the PD groups. For the mandible radiographic analysis, it was possible to verify the induction of PD. Conclusion: As for the used parameters, the low-level laser was not effective in increasing the nociceptive threshold, but it contributed to the regeneration of nerve fibers, although the inflammation was still present in the site. However, the treatment was effective in protecting cells against oxidative damage due to increased SOD and increased protein, although the decrease in GST demonstrates the inhibition of this stage of the antioxidant system.

Clinical Evaluation of Obesity In Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus after Periodontal Treatment: A Comparative Study.

AIM: Periodontitis is often associated with diabetes mellitus and may be considered one of the chronic complications of this disease. Increasing evidence indicates that periodontal disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) has an adverse effect on glycemic control and participates in the pathophysiology of complications related to type 2 diabetes mellitus. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the influence of obesity on clinical periodontal parameters of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with stage II or III periodontitis grade C after conventional periodontal treatment. METHODS: For this study, 36 patients, aged 25 to 65 years, were evaluated; 20 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and moderate to severe periodontitis (Non-Obese Group) and 16 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with obesity and moderate to severe periodontitis (Obese Group). These patients underwent conventional periodontal treatment and were evaluated using plaque index, probing depth, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing and gingival crevicular fluid analysis, as well as laboratory tests of glycated hemoglobin, fasting glycemia, total cholesterol, and fractions of triglycerides. Periodontal and laboratory parameters were evaluated at baselineand six months. RESULTS: The results showed improvements in periodontal and clinical laboratory parameters(p less than 0.05) in the evaluated periods; however, the non-obese group presented significantly better results when compared to the obese group. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that the presence of obesity may hinder the improvement of periodontal clinical parameters after conventional periodontal treatment in patients with diabetes mellitus and periodontitis.

Avaliações Histométrica, Radiográfica e Imunológica dos Tecidos Periodontais de Ratas Ovariectomizadas com Periodontite Induzida / Histometrical, Radiographic and Immunological Evaluations of the Periodontal Tissues of Female Ovariectomized Rats With Induced Periodontits

Objetivo: A relação da osteoporose com pós-menopausa é controversa, mas pode ser um fator de risco para doença periodontal. Assim o objetivo deste projeto foi avaliar a influência da deficiência de estrógeno nos tecidos periodontais de ratas ovariectomizadas com peridontite induzida. Material e método: Quarenta ratas com 8 semanas de vida foram divididas aleatoriamente em 4 grupos: 1) Grupo controle; 2) Grupo ligadura; 3) Grupo ovariectomia; 4) Grupo ovariectomia e ligadura; sendo que todos os animais receberam dieta padrão e água à vontade. Aos 70 dias de vida os animais foram anestesiados e foi realizada a indução da doença periodontal, sendo após este procedimento aos 79 dias de vida, as ratas também foram submetidas à anestesia e à cirurgia de ovariectomia. Aos 100 dias de vida, as ratas foram sacrificadas sendo retiradas as hemimandíbulas esquerda e direita de cada rata para análises histomorfométrica e radiográfica, bem como amostras do tecido gengival para avaliar os tecidos periodontais. Resultados: Os resultados demonstraram que na análise radiográfica e histomorfométrica do osso alveolar dos primeiros molares inferiores nos grupos onde foi feita a indução da doença periodontal por ligadura, houve maior perda óssea alveolar significativamente (p<0.05). Em relação às concentrações de citocinas, os grupos que foram ovariectomizadas apresentaram concentrações maiores estatisticamente significante em relação aos demais (p<0.05). Conclusão: Assim pode-se concluir que a deficiência de estrógeno poderia contribuir para uma evolução mais rápida da perda óssea alveolar em ratas ovarietomizadas.

Aim: The relation of osteoporosis on the post-menopause is controversial; however, it can be a risk factor for the periodontal disease. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the estrogen deficiency on the periodontal tissues of female ovariectomized rat with induced periodontitis. Materials and methods: Forty rats with 8 weeks of life were randomly divided into 4 groups: 1) Control group; 2) Ligature group; 3) Ovariectomized group; 4) Ovariectomized and ligature group; that being that all the animals were treated in a standard diet and water available all time. When reaching 70 days of life, the animals were anesthetized and a periodontal disease induction was carried, after this procedure, when reaching 79 days of life, the rats were also submitted to anesthesia and went through the ovariectomy surgery. When reaching 100 days of life, the female rats were sacrificed, at when the left and right hemimandible of each rat were taken for radiographic and histomorphometric analysis, as the samples of the gingival tissue to evaluate the periodontal tissue. Results: The results highlighted that the radiographic and histomorphometric analysis of the lower alveolar bone first molars of the groups in which the induction of the periodontal disease by ligature, there was higher alveolar bone loss significantly (p<0.05). When it comes to the relation of the cytokine concentration, the groups that were ovariectomized presented significant higher concentration when compared to the others (p<0.05). Conclusion: In this way, we could conclude that the estrogen deficiency could contribute to the quicker evolution of the alveolar bone loss on female ovariectomized rats.

Bone tissue behavior of rats with experimental periodontitis subjected to physical exercise / Comportamento do tecido ósseo de ratos com periodontite submetidos ao exercício físico / Comportamiento del tejido óseo de ratas con periodontite sometidas al ejercicio físico

ABSTRACT Introduction: It is possible that physical activity protects the periodontium by mitigating excessive inflammatory response of the individual. There is some evidence from longitudinal studies and a prospective study demonstrating that physically active adults have experienced a decrease in the risk of periodontitis. To date no study has jointly explored the relationship of physical activity and periodontitis using inflammatory biomarkers. Objective: In this regard, the objective was to assess the bone tissue behavior of rats with experimental periodontitis subjected to aquatic exercise. Methods: Twenty-four male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: 1) without periodontitis and without exercise (CS); 2) without periodontitis and with exercise (CE); 3) with periodontitis and without exercise (DPS); 4) with periodontitis and with exercise (DPE). The animals from groups CE and DPE had swimming sessions for four weeks and the DPS and DPE groups were subjected to ligature-induced periodontitis. After 30 days the animals were sacrificed, and had their right and left hemimandibles removed for radiographic and histological analysis. The data obtained were analyzed and evaluated through ANOVA and Tukey tests. Results: Bone loss in the animals from the DPE group was found to be significantly lower (61.7 ± 2.2; p <0.05) than in those from the DPS group (84.5 ± 1.2; p <0.05), while in terms of the number of osteoblasts (DPS=11.0 ± 1.4; DPE=10.7 ± 5.2) and osteocytes (DPS=17.3 ± 3.1; DPE=19.0 ± 4.4), there was no significant decrease (p <0.05) in the groups subjected to experimental periodontitis, regardless of physical exercise. Conclusion: Physical exercise was found to have a protective effect in relation to bone height and did not influence bone density. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.

RESUMO Introdução: É possível que a atividade física proteja o periodonto por atenuar a resposta inflamatória excessiva do indivíduo. Há algumas evidências em estudos longitudinais e um estudo prospectivo que demonstram que adultos fisicamente ativos têm tido diminuição do risco de periodontite. Até o momento, nenhum estudo explorou conjuntamente o relacionamento da atividade física com a periodontite, utilizando biomarcadores inflamatórios. Objetivo: Neste sentido, objetiva-se avaliar o comportamento do tecido ósseo de ratos com periodontite experimental submetidos ao exercício físico em meio aquático. Métodos: Foram utilizados 24 ratos Wistar machos, divididos em quatro grupos: 1) Grupo sem periodontite e sem exercício (CS); 2) Grupo sem periodontite e com exercício (CE); 3) Grupo com periodontite e sem exercício (DPS); 4) Grupo com periodontite e com exercício (DPE). Os animais dos grupos CE e DPE realizaram natação por quatro semanas e nos animais dos grupos DPS e DPE induziu-se a doença periodontal por ligadura. Aos 30 dias, os animais foram sacrificados, sendo retiradas as hemimandíbulas do lado direito e esquerdo para análise radiográfica e histológica. Os dados obtidos foram analisados e avaliados através dos testes ANOVA e Tukey. Resultados: Foi possível observar que nos animais do grupo DPE, a perda óssea foi significantemente menor (61,7 ± 2,2; p < 0,05) do que no grupo DPS (84,5 ± 1,2; p < 0,05). Na quantidade de osteoblastos (DPS = 11,0 ± 1,4; DPE = 10,7 ± 5,2) e de osteócitos (DPS = 17,3 ± 3,1; DPE = 19,0 ± 4,4), não houve diminuição significativa (p < 0,05) nos grupos submetidos à periodontite experimental, independentemente do exercício físico. Conclusão: Foi possível observar que o exercício físico apresentou um efeito protetor com relação à altura óssea e não influenciou a densidade do osso. Nível de evidência: II; Estudos terapêuticos-investigação dos resultados do tratamento.

RESUMEN Introducción: Es posible que la actividad física proteja el periodonto por atenuar la respuesta inflamatoria excesiva del individuo. Hay algunas evidencias en estudios longitudinales y un estudio prospectivo que demuestran que los adultos físicamente activos tuvieron riesgo reducido de periodontitis. Hasta el momento, ningún estudio exploró conjuntamente la relación de la actividad física con la periodontitis utilizando biomarcadores inflamatorios. Objetivo: En este sentido, se pretende evaluar el comportamiento del tejido óseo de ratas con periodontitis experimental sometidos al ejercicio físico en en medio acuático. Métodos: Se utilizaron 24 ratas Wistar machos, divididas en cuatro grupos: 1) Grupo sin periodontitis y sin ejercicio (CS); 2) Grupo sin periodontitis y con ejercicio (CE); 3) Grupo con periodontitis y sin ejercicio (DPS); 4) Grupo con periodontitis y con ejercicio (DPE). Los animales de los grupos CE y DPE realizaron natación por cuatro semanas y en los animales de los grupos DPS y DPE se indujo la enfermedad periodontal por ligadura. A los 30 días, se sacrificaron los animales, siendo retiradas las hemimandíbulas del lado derecho e izquierdo para análisis radiográfico e histológico. Los datos obtenidos fueron analizados y evaluados por las pruebas ANOVA y Tukey. Resultados: Se observó que en los animales del grupo DPE, la pérdida ósea fue significativamente menor (61,7 ± 2,2; p < 0,05) que en el grupo DPS (84,5 ± 1,2; p < 0,05). En la cantidad de osteoblastos (DPS = 11,0 ± 1,4; DPE = 10,7 ± 5,2) y de osteocitos (DPS = 17,3 ± 3,1; DPE = 19,0 ± 4,4), no hubo una disminución significativa (p <0,05) en los grupos sometidos a la periodontitis experimental, independientemente de ejercicio físico. Conclusión: Fue posible observar que el ejercicio presentó un efecto protector con relación a la altura ósea, no influenció en la densidad del hueso. Nivel de evidencia: II; Estudios terapéuticos-investigación de los resultados del tratamiento

Influence of Different Composites and Polishing Techniques on Periodontal Tissues near Noncarious Cervical Lesions: A Controlled, Randomized, Blinded Clinical Trial.

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the long-term effect on gingival tissues near noncarious cervical lesions after restoration with different composites in association with two different polishing techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted on 60 patients as a randomized, split-mouth, single-blind clinical trial and divided into four groups (n = 15) and restored using different composites (Tetric N-Ceram nanohibride or Z350 XT nanoparticles) and polishing materials (Astropol or Sof-Lex). The periodontal parameters analyzed were Silness-Löe plaque index; Silness-Löe gingival index; probing depth, clinical insertion level; and bleeding on probing. Periodontal analysis was performed before scaling and root planing at 30, 60, 120, and 180 days after restoration. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: The data submitted to the Friedman's test were employed for comparison between groups (p < 0.05). RESULTS: Statistically significant differences between Z350/Astropol and other groups were observed for visible plaque and probing depth. Gingival index Tetric/Sof-Lex, the time factor did not influence the results. All experiment groups exhibited statistically significant differences in the clinical level of insertion when the follow-up time was considered. Percentage of bleeding on probing, in which there was a difference only with regard to group Tetric/Sof-Lex when the time factor was considered. CONCLUSION: The evaluated composites and polishing techniques did not exhibit differences in performance in the periodontal parameters analyzed at the end of 6 months of evaluation.

Comparative Clinical Evaluation between Conventional Periodontal Treatment and Full Mouth Disinfection.

Periodontal disease is chronic and multifactorial, affecting protection and support tissues of the tooth. Its onset is due to the accumulation of bacterial plaque, in which are found microorganisms, mainly Gram-negative, which stimulate the host cells and the production of immune-inflammatory molecules. Thus, the objective of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of two techniques of periodontal treatment through clinical parameters and laboratory tests. For this, 42 patients were randomly evaluated and divided into three groups of 14 patients each: Group 1 (control) - periodontally healthy patients; Group 2 - patients with moderate to severe chronic periodontitis treated with conventional periodontal treatment [quadrant scaling and root planing (Q-SRP)]; and Group 3 - patients with moderate to severe chronic periodontitis treated with full-mouth scaling and root planing (FM-SRP). All of these patients received periodontal treatment and were evaluated using the plaque and gingival indices, probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), analysis of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) isoform expression and analysis of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), for a total period of 180 days. The results of the periodontal and laboratory parameters did not show significant differences statistically (p > 0.05) when comparing the treatments at 180 days. Therefore, it can be affirmed that both periodontal treatments were effective, but without differences between them. Both treatments improved periodontal and laboratorial clinical parameters significantly. Thus, the professional should evaluate the case and choose the treatment that best suits the needs of the patient and availability.

Avaliação do biotipo periodontal em áreas acometidas por recessão gengival em acadêmicos de odontologia / Evaluation of the periodontal biotype in gingival recession affected areas on academics of dentistry graduation

A determinação do biotipo periodontal é fundamental para estabelecer prognóstico em tratamentos restauradores, ortodônticos e periodontais. Também pode auxiliar na prevenção da ocorrência de recessão gengival. Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o biotipo periodontal em áreas acometidas por recessão gengival em acadêmicos de Odontologia. Material e Métodos: Foram avaliados os dentes superiores 11, 13, 14 e 16 de acadêmicos do curso de Odontologia. Foram observados os parâmetros: profundidade de sondagem; largura da faixa de gengiva queratinizada; formato das papilas; formato do dente 11 (triangular ou quadrado); espessura da gengiva marginal, dada pela translucidez da sonda periodontal através da gengiva marginal livre; e a espessura do periodonto de sustentação avaliada por palpação. As recessões gengivais encontradas foram mensuradas e classificadas de acordo com Miller. Os dados numéricos foram anotados em formulário próprio, analisados em porcentagem e estatisticamente. Resultados: Como resultado obteve-se uma prevalência do biotipo periodontal fino-festonado em 48,48% dos acadêmicos, biotipo periodontal espesso-festonado em 33,33% e biotipo periodontal plano-espesso em 18,18%. O biotipo periodontal fino-festonado apresentou estatisticamente significante mais recessões (60,60%) do que os biótipos espesso-festonado (33,33%) eplano-espesso (6,06%). Quando analisados os indivíduos que utilizaram aparelho ortodôntico, o tipo plano-espesso apresentou proporcionalmente menos recessão do que os outros grupos. Conclusão: A recessão gengival foi mais frequente em indivíduos com biotipo periodontal fino e o biotipo plano espesso exibiu menos recessões quando submetido a tratamento ortodôntico (AU)

The determination of the periodontal biotype is crucial to establish prognosis on restorative, orthodontic and periodontal treatments as well. It can also help to prevent the occurrence of retraction of the gingival tissue. Objective: the objective of this study was to determine the periodontal biotype on areas affected by gingival recession on academics of dentistry graduation. Material and Methods: We evaluated the upper teeth: 11, 13, 14 and 16, of academics of dentistry graduation. The following parameters were observed: probing depth; width of the keratinized gum strip; format of the papillae; 11 tooth shape (triangular or square); thickness of the marginal gingiva, given by the translucency of periodontal probe Willians through the free marginal gingiva on the buccal aspect of the mentioned teeth; the thickness of the supporting periodontal was evaluated by palpation and classified as thin or thick. Gingival recessions found were measured (by height and width) and classified according to Miller. Numerical data was noted on a specific form, analyzed in percentage and submitted to statistical analyses. Results: as result was obtained thin-scalloped periodontal biotype (48.48%) on of the students, thick-scalloped periodontal biotype (33.33%) and plan-thick periodontal biotype (18.18%) of them. The thin-scalloped periodontal biotype exhibited statistically significant more gingival recessions (60,60%) than the thick-scalloped biotype (33,33%) and plan-thick biotype (6,06%). Conclusion: Gingival recession was more frequent in patients with thick-scalloped biotype and the plan thick biotype exhibited less recessions when submitted to orthodontic treatment. (AU)

Changes in the soleus muscular tissue of rats with experimental periodontitis under physical exercise influences / Cambios en el tejido muscular del sóleo de las ratas con periodontitis experimental bajo influencia del ejercicio físico

Until the moment, no study explored conjunctively the physical activity relation, using the inflammatory biomarkers, with the periodontitis. This way, the objective of this experiment was to evaluate the muscular tissue behavior of rats submitted to physical exercise in aquatic environment with experimental disease. Twenty-four male Wistar rats were divided in 4 groups: 1) control and sedentary (CS); 2) control and active (CA); 3) with the periodontal disease and sedentary (PDS); with the periodontal disease and active (PDA). On the group that the periodontitis was induced, it was for ligature and the groups with active swimming activity have practiced it for 4 weeks. At the end of 30 days the animals were euthanized and a portion of the gingival tissue and the soleus muscle were removed and underwent analysis by ELISA and morphological and morphometrical analysis of the muscle. Data drawn from the analysis was analyzed through ANOVA and Tukey. Results have shown that there is a higher expression of TNF-α in the gingival tissue and on the muscular tissue of the rats that underwent the induced periodontitis independently of the physical activity (PDS and PDA), as a meaningful decrease on the conjunctive tissue on the groups with induced periodontitis, that have or have not undergone active swimming activity which could suggest a predisposition to muscular injury or difficulty of muscular recovering on these groups. Therefore, it was possible to highlight a correlation between the periodontal disease and the muscle morphological changes, and, moreover, the physical swimming activity promoting an acceleration of the regeneration of the muscle tissue

Hasta este momento, ningún estudio ha explorado conjuntamente la relación de la actividad física con la periodontitis utilizando biomarcadores de inflamación. Siendo así, el objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el comportamiento del tejido muscular de ratas con periodontitis experimental al realizar ejercicio físico en medio acuático. Veinticuatro ratas Wistar machos fueron divididas en cuatro grupos: 1) control y sedentario (CS); 2) control y ejercicio (CA); 3) con enfermedad periodontal y sedentario (PDS); 4) con enfermedad periodontal y ejercicio (PDA). En los grupos con periodontitis, la enfermedad periodontal fue inducida por ligadura y los grupos con ejercicio realizaron natación durante cuatro semanas. A los treinta días, los animales fueron sacrificados y una parte del tejido de las encías y del músculo soleo se resecaron y utilizaron para análisis con ELISA y para análisis morfológicos y morfométricos. Los datos obtenidos fueron analizados y evaluados a través de los tests ANOVA y TUKEY. Los datos mostraron una mayor expresión de TNF-α tanto en el tejido de las encías como en el tejido muscular de los ratones sometidos a periodontitis inducida independiente del ejercicio físico (PDS y PDA). Se percibió también una disminución significativa en el tejido conjuntivo en los grupos con periodontitis inducida sometidos o no al ejercicio de natación, lo que podría sugerir una predisposición a lesión muscular o una dificultad en la reparación de las lesiones musculares de esos grupos. Por lo tanto, fue posible destacar una correlación entre la enfermedad periodontal y los cambios morfológicos musculares y, además, que la actividad física de natación favoreció una aceleración de la regeneración del tejido muscular

Experimental Periodontitis in the Potentialization of the Effects of Immobilism in the Skeletal Striated Muscle.

This study aims to evaluate if ligature-induced periodontitis can potentiates the deleterious effects of immobilization in the skeletal striated muscle, contributing to the development of muscle atrophy due to disuse. Forty Wistar rats were divided into four groups: (1) Control Group (CG), (2) Periodontal Disease (PDG), (3) Immobilized (IG), and (4) Immobilized with Periodontal Disease (IPDG). Periodontal disease was induced for 30 days, with ligature method, and the immobilization was performed with cast bandage for 15 days. Prior to euthanasia, nociceptive threshold and muscular grasping force were evaluated. Afterwards, the soleus muscle was dissected and processed for sarcomere counting and morphological/morphometric analysis. For data analysis, was used the one-way ANOVA and post-test Tukey (p < 0.05). The IG and IPDG presented lower muscle weight, lower muscular grip strength, and less number of sarcomeres compared to CG. The PDG showed reduction of muscle strength and nociceptive threshold after 15 days of periodontal disease and increased connective tissue compared to CG. The IPDG presented lower muscle length and nociceptive threshold. The IG presented reduction in cross-sectional area and smaller diameter, increase in the number of nuclei and a nucleus/fiber ratio, decrease in the number of capillaries and capillary/fiber ratio, with increase in connective tissue. The IPDG had increased nucleus/fiber ratio, decreased capillaries, and increased connective tissue when compared to the IG. The IPDG presented greater muscle tissue degeneration and increased inflammatory cells compared to the other groups. Ligature-induced periodontitis potentiated the deleterious effects of immobilization of the skeletal striated muscle.

Avaliação Morfométrica da Influência da Obesidade Sobre o Tecido Gengival de Ratos com Periodontite Experimental / Morphometric Evaluation of the Influence of Obesity on Gingival Tissue in Rats with Experimental Periodontitis

Objetivo: O objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar o comportamento do tecido gengival de ratos após a indução experimental de obesidade e doença periodontal. Material e Métodos: Vinte e quatro ratos machos (n=24) foram divididos inicialmente em 2 grupos, que foram submetidos a injeções intradérmicas na região cervical de 4g/kg/dia de solução glutamato monossódico (MSG) (grupo OBS) e 1,25g/kg/dia de solução salina (grupo CTL), nos primeiros 5 dias de vida. Aos 70 dias foi induzida a doença periodontal com a colocação de ligadura nos dentes posteriores dos ratos, após esse procedimento 4 grupos, com 6 ratos cada, foram originados: grupo controle sem ligadura (CTL); grupo controle com ligadura (LIG); obeso sem ligadura (OBS), obeso com ligadura (OBSLIG). Aos 100 dias os ratos foram sacrificados, e a hemimandíbula direita de cada rato foi retirada para a análise morfométrica do tecido gengival. Resultados: A altura do epitélio da crista gengival foi significativamente (p<0,05) maior nos grupos com periodontite induzida (LIG 44,26±0,69; OBSLIG 43,30±1,23). A altura do tecido conjuntivo na região média mostrou-se menor nos grupos CTL (237,44±7,38) e OBS (238,17±0,73), sendo estas diferenças estatisticamente significativas (p<0,05) em relação aos demais grupos. Conclusão: A obesidade induzida pelo glutamato monossódico não alterou as características dos tecidos epitelial e conjuntivo da região gengival de ratos. (AU)

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the behavior of gingival tissue upon experimentally-induced obesity and periodontitis in rats. Materials and Methods: Twenty-four male Wistar rats were initially divided into 2 groups. Animals were subjected to intradermal injections of 4 g/kg/day Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) and 1.25 g/kg/day saline solution (control group, CTRL) in the cervical region for their first 5 days of life. At 70 days, the groups were subdivided into 2 other groups. A ligature placed around their 1st mandibular molars was used to induce periodontitis. Accordingly, a total of 4 groups were formed, with 6 animals each: ligature-free control group (CTRL); control group with ligature (LIG); ligature-free obese group (OBS); obese group with ligature (OBSLIG). After 100 days, animals were sacrificed and their right hemi-jaws were dissected for morphometric analysis. Results: The height of the gingival crest epithelium was significantly higher (p<0.05) in the groups with induced periodontitis (LIG 44.26±0.69; OBSLIG 43.30±1.23). The height of the connective tissue in the middle region was found to be lower in CTRL (237.44±7.38) and OBS groups (238.17±0.73), with statistically significant differences (p<0.05) as compared to the other groups. Conclusion: MSG-induced obesity did not change the characteristics of the gingival epithelium and connective tissues in rats. (AU)

Evaluation of periodontitis treatment effects on carotid intima-media thickness and expression of laboratory markers related to atherosclerosis.

The objective of this research was to evaluate the treatment of periodontal disease and its effects on carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and expression of laboratory markers related to atherosclerosis. Twenty-three healthy patients (group 1) and 21 patients with moderate to severe periodontitis (group 2) underwent evaluation of clinical periodontal parameters. The patients were submitted to CIMT measurements and laboratory evaluations at the start of the study (0 months), 6 months, and 12 months. All patients received oral hygiene instruction; patients in group 2 also underwent supragingival and subgingival scaling and root planing. A statistically significant improvement in clinical periodontal parameters occurred in both groups (P < 0.05). Improvements were more evident between the first and second evaluations and were greater in group 2. Both groups experienced a statistically significant decrease in CIMT in the first 6 months (P < 0.05). Treatments--oral hygiene instruction in group 1 and instruction plus mechanical periodontal instrumentation in group 2--were effective in improving clinical periodontal parameters of both groups and promoting reduction in CIMT at 6 months.

Prevalência de hipertensos e diabéticos cadastrados e acompanhados pelas unidades de saúde do município de Cascavel - Paraná / Prevalence of hypertensive and diabetic patients registered and monitored by health units in the city of Cascavel, Paraná

Estudos epidemiológicos constatam que, no Brasil, a hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) e o Diabetes Mellitus (DM) estão sendo reconhecidos como um importante problema de saúde pública, ocupando um percentual de 30 a 40% das causas de morbidade. Estudos também têm demonstrado uma associação entre essas doenças e patologias bucais, sugerindo que as infecções bucais podem aumentar o risco para doenças sistêmicas, mas também o portador de doenças sistêmicas pode apresentar uma susceptibilidade maior para o desenvolvimento de patologias bucais, especialmente a doença periodontal. Nesse contexto, o objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência de HAS e DM e a associação de ambas, de acordo com o gênero e a idade de indivíduos do município de Cascavel, por meio do Sistema HiperDia (Sistema de Cadastramento e Acompanhamento de Hipertensos e Diabéticos) do Ministério da Saúde. Os resultados obtidos permitiram identificar que no município de Cascavel existem 26450 pacientes cadastrados no Sistema HiperDia, sendo 3,29% diabéticos, 76,51% hipertensos e 20,19% diabéticos com hipertensão. O número de indivíduos do gênero feminino cadastrados é maior que o do gênero masculino e a prevalência das doenças aumenta com a idade. Conclui- se que o número de hipertensos e diabéticos cadastrados é muito menor do que os valores estimados em cidades brasileiras, sendo necessária uma pesquisa mais abrangente para demonstrar a real prevalência dessas doenças em Cascavel-PR.

Epidemiological studies find that hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM) are being recognized as an important public health problem in Brazil, occupying a percentage of 30 to 40% of the causes of morbidity. Studies have also shown an association between these diseases and oral pathologies, suggesting that oral infections can increase the risk of systemic diseases, but also that systemic diseases may increase susceptibility to the development of oral diseases, especially periodontal disease. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of hypertension and DM, and the combination of both, according to the gender and age of individuals in Cascavel, PR, through the System of Enrollment and Follow-up of Hypertensive and Diabetic Patients (HiperDia) of the Ministry of Health. In Cascavel there were 26,450 patients enrolled in HiperDia, 3.29% being diabetics, 76,51% hypertensive, and 20,19% diabetics with hypertension. A higher number of females are enrolled than males, and the prevalence of these diseases increases with age. The number of hypertensive and diabetic patients enrolled is much lower than the estimated prevalence in Brazilian cities, requiring a larger study to demonstrate the actual prevalence of these diseases in Cascavel, PR.

Efeito do tratamento periodontal de suporte no nascimento de bebês prematuros ou de baixo peso em mulheres grávidas com doença periodontal / Effect of supportive periodontal therapy in the preterm birth or low birth weight in pregnant women with periodontal disease

O agravamento da gengivite, durante a gravidez, é atribuído principalmente ao aumento dos níveis de progesterona, a qual produz dilatação e tortuosidade na microvascularização gengival, estase circulatória e susceptibilidade aumentada à irritação mecânica, todas as quais favorecem um extravasamento de fluido para os tecidos perivasculares. A gravidez afeta a severidade de áreas previamente inflamadas, mas não altera a gengiva saudável. Assim o objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a influência do tratamento periodontal de suporte sobre o nascimento de bebês prematuros ou de baixo peso em gestantes com doença periodontal. Foram selecionadas 20 pacientes com doença periodontal diagnosticada, periodontite crônica moderada ou severa. Aleatoriamente as pacientes foram separados em 2 grupos, com 10 gestantes cada, onde todas receberam tratamento periodontal básico, sendo um grupo recebendo também a terapia periodontal de suporte e outro recebendo instrução de higiene oral durante todo o acompanhamento da gestação. Os resultados demonstraram uma redução estatisticamente significativa em todos os parâmetros, com destaque maior para o grupo 2, onde ocorreram as maiores reduções nas variações das médias dentro dos parâmetros de Profundidade de Sondagem e Nível de Inserção Clínica (p<0.05). Assim, podemos sugerir que a terapia periodontal de suporte influenciou positivamente na prevenção do nascimento de bebês prematuros ou de baixo peso em gestantes com doença periodontal.

The aggravation of gingivitis during pregnancy is mainly attributed to the increased levels of progesterone , which produces dilation and tortuosity in gingival microvasculature , circulatory stasis and increased susceptibility to mechanical irritation , all of which favor a leakage of fluid into the perivascular tissue . Pregnancy affects the severity of previously inflamed areas , but does not change the gums healthy. Thus the aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of supportive periodontal treatment on preterm birth or low birth weight in women with periodontal disease. We selected 20 patients diagnosed with periodontal disease , moderate to severe chronic periodontitis . Patients were randomly divided into 2 groups , each with 10 pregnant women , where all received basic periodontal treatment , one group also receiving supportive periodontal therapy and the other receiving oral hygiene instruction throughout the monitoring of pregnancy . The results showed a statistically significant reduction in all parameters , especially higher for group 2 , which showed the largest reductions in variations of the medium within the parameters of Probing Depth and Clinical Attachment Level (p<0.05) . Thus, we suggest that periodontal therapy support positively influenced in the prevention of preterm birth or low birth weight in women with periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease and atherosclerosis / Doença periodontal e aterosclerose

Atherosclerotic disease (AD) is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. It expresses inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP) and can provoke arterial wall thickening, which can be evaluated using Doppler ultrasound. Risk factors associated with AD include diabetes mellitus, systemic arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia and smoking. More recently, periodontal disease (PD) has been identified as a factor related to AD. Periodontal disease has a high prevalence in the global population and the inflammatory process and bacterial activity at the periodontium appear to increase the risk of AD. Encouraging good oral hygiene can reduce expression of inflammatory markers of AD. A review of literature on PD, AD and inflammatory markers and the interrelationships between the two diseases was conducted using data published in articles indexed on the PUBMED, SCIELO and BIREME databases...

A doença aterosclerótica (DA) constitui uma das principais causas de morbimortalidade no mundo. A sua expressão laboral pode ser através de marcadores inflamatórios, como a proteína C reativa (PCR) e/ou o espessamento da parede arterial, que pode ser analisado pela ultrassonografia com Doppler colorido. Os fatores de risco associados à DA são o diabetes mellitus, a hipertensão arterial sistêmica, a dislipidemia e o tabagismo. Mais recentemente, a doença periodontal (DP), que tem uma elevada prevalência na população mundial, tem sido considerada um fator relacionado ao desenvolvimento da DA, em que o processo inflamatório e a atividade bacteriana no periodonto parecem aumentar o risco para a DA. A motivação da higiene oral pode diminuir a expressão dos marcadores inflamatórios da DA. Com base em dados publicados em revistas eletrônicas e indexados pelos mecanismos de busca PUBMED, SCIELO e BIREME, foi realizada uma revisão de literatura sobre a DP e a DA, além dos marcadores inflamatórios expressos em ambas as doenças e suas possíveis inter-relações...