Critical appraisal of systematic reviews of intervention studies in periodontology using AMSTAR 2 and ROBIS tools.

Background: Systematic reviews of intervention studies are used to support treatment recommendations. The aim of this study was to assess the methodological quality and risk of bias of systematic reviews of intervention studies in in the field of periodontology using AMSTAR 2 and ROBIS. Material and Methods: Systematic reviews of randomized and non-randomized clinical trials, published between 2019 and 2020, were searched at MedLine, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, LILACS with no language restrictions between October 2019 to October 2020. Additionally, grey literature and hand search was performed. Paired independent reviewers screened studies, extracted data and assessed the methodological quality and risk of bias through the AMSTAR 2 and ROBIS tools. Results: One hundred twenty-seven reviews were included. According to AMSTAR 2, the methodological quality was mainly critically low (64.6%) and low (24.4%), followed by moderate (0.8%) and high (10.2%). According to ROBIS, 90.6% were at high risk of bias, followed by 7.1% low, and 2.4% unclear risk of bias. The risk of bias decreased with the increased in the impact factor of the journal. Conclusions: Current systematic reviews of intervention studies in periodontics were classified as low or critically low methodological quality and high risk of bias. Both tools led to similar conclusions. Better adherence to established reporting guidelines and stricter research practices when conducting systematic reviews are needed. Key words:Bias, evidence-based dentistry, methods, periodontics, systematic review.

Association between components of metabolic syndrome and periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the role of metabolic syndrome (MetS) components in the association with periodontitis (PE) (#CRD42020218310). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic electronic search was performed in PUBMED, Scielo and Lilacs databases up to April 2022. Cross-sectional, case-control, and cohort studies presenting data on the association between MetS and PE in the adult and elderly populations were included. A random effect meta-analysis was performed to determine association effect estimates. Results interpretation followed the assessment of methodological quality (Joana Briggs Institute tool) together with the certainty of evidence (GRADE approach). RESULTS: This review included 52 studies, totalling 140,434 participants, and 38 studies were meta-analyzed. Association between PE and MetS was observed (ORadj from 1.27 to 1.90; PRajd = 1.19; RRadj from 1.10 to 1.37) (low and very low certainty of evidence). Hyperglycaemia (OR = 1.18), HDL (OR = 1.16), obesity (OR = 1.08), and hypertension (OR = 1.11) were associated with PE, except triglycerides (low and very low certainty of evidence). There was a dose-response gradient between the number of MetS components and PE, with a gradual increase in the effect magnitude for 1 (OR = 1.14), 2 (OR = 1.52), 3 or more (OR = 1.79), and 4 or 5 components (OR = 2.02) (low to high certainty of evidence). CONCLUSIONS: MetS was associated with PE, with a dose-response gradient between the number of MetS components and the occurrence of PE, with an increasing effect magnitude according to an increasing number of components. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Periodontal examination should be part of a comprehensive propaedeutic approach of MetS patients, particularly those presenting a great number of components.

Self-perceived and self-reported breath odour and the wearing of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OBJECTIVES: To assess the self-perception of breath odour (SPBO) and oral hygiene habits (OHHs) while the wearing of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 4647 individuals who answered a structured questionnaire containing demographic, medical and dental variables and self-perceived breath odour. Variables associated with changes in self-perceived breath odour, self-perceived halitosis and changes in OHHs were assessed through multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS: Changes in self-perceived breath odour were reported by 1572 individuals and were associated with smoking, systemic conditions, dry mouth, tongue coating, the period of face mask use and its interaction with prior thinking of having bad breath. Likewise, 645 individuals started to consider having bad breath. This was associated with the interaction between prior family/friends saying they have bad breath and period of face mask use. Changes in OHHs were strongly associated with changes in SPBO and starting to consider having bad breath. CONCLUSION: Changes in one's SPBO was associated with the wearing of face masks and was significant for changes in OHHs. Findings may be important to guide comprehensive preventive and therapeutic strategies in relation to oral health care.

Levantamento metodológico de revisões sistemáticas de estudos de intervenção em periodontia utilizando AMSTAR 2 e ROBIS / Methodological survey of systematic reviews of intervention studies in periodontology using AMSTAR 2 and ROBIS

Este estudo teve o objetivo de avaliar a qualidade metodológica e risco de viés das revisões sistemáticas e metanálises de estudos de intervenção (randomizados e não randomizados) na área de Periodontia. Buscas foram realizadas nas bases de dados: MedLine (PubMed), Embase (Elsevier), Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library e LILACS para artigos de revisão sistemática, com ou sem metanálise, indexados no ano 2019 a 2020. Adicionalmente, foram realizadas buscas na literatura cinzenta, nas referências dos artigos selecionados e nos principais periódicos de área. As avaliações da qualidade metodológica e risco de viés foram realizadas através das ferramentas AMSTAR 2 e ROBIS, respectivamente. Os dados foram importados para o software IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows versão 25. Análises descritivas de frequência relativa e absoluta foram realizadas nas variáveis categóricas. Análises descritivas de média, desvio padrão e mínima/máxima foram realizadas nas variáveis contínuas. Cento e vinte e sete revisões sistemáticas cumpriram os critérios de elegibilidade e foram avaliadas. Na avaliação geral pelo ROBIS, 113 (90,6%) das revisões apresentaram alto risco de viés, 11 (7,1%) baixo risco de viés e 3 (2,4%) risco de viés indefinido. Segundo o AMSTAR 2, a qualidade metodológica foi alta em 13 revisões (10,2%), moderada em 1 (0,8%), baixa em 31 (24,4%) e criticamente baixa em 82 (64,6%). No geral, a qualidade das revisões sistemáticas de estudos de intervenção na área de Periodontia foi considerada baixa. Sugere-se que os pesquisadores que pretendam realizar revisões sistemáticas utilizem ao menos um dos dois instrumentos no processo de desenvolvimento do protocolo da revisão. Este simples processo, se respeitado e seguido em conjunto o PRISMA, tem o potencial de resultar na criação de protocolos mais completos e, consequentemente, em revisões de melhor qualidade.

This study aimed to assess the methodological quality and risk of bias of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of intervention studies (randomized and nonrandomized studies) in periodontics. The following databases were searched: MedLine (PubMed), Embase (Elsevier), Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and LILACS for systematic review articles, with or without meta-analysis, indexed between 2019 to 2020. Additionally, we searched on grey literature, and a manually searched the references of selected articles and main journals in the area. AMSTAR 2 and ROBIS tools were used to assess the methodological quality and risk of bias, respectively. Data were imported into the IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows version 25 software. Categorical variables were descriptively analyzed by relative and absolute frequency. Continuous variables were analyzed by mean, standard deviation, and minimum/maximum. One-hundred twenty-seven systematic reviews were included and were evaluated. In the overall ROBIS assessment, 113 (90.6%) were at high risk of bias, 11 (7.1%) were at low risk of bias, and 3 (2.4%) had unclear risk of bias. According to AMSTAR 2, 13 reviews (10.2%) had high methodological quality, 1 (0.8%) moderate, 31 (24.4%) low and 82 (64.6%) critically low. Overall, the quality of systematic reviews of intervention studies in the field of periodontics was low. Systematic review authors could use at least one between both tools before creating the study protocol. This simple process, if followed together with PRISMA, has the potential aid authors in the creation of more complete protocols and, consequently, better quality reviews.

Association Between Sense of Coherence and Periodontal Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association between sense of coherence (SOC) and periodontal outcomes. Electronic searches were performed in 6 databases. Seventeen studies that evaluated the association between SOC and periodontal outcomes were included. The included studies demonstrated that individuals with a stronger SOC were more likely to present improved periodontal outcomes. The meta-analysis showed that individuals with a lower SOC were 3.31 times more likely to present bleeding on probing. Sons/daughters of mothers with a lower SOC were 3.22 times more likely to present gingival bleeding. Individuals with a stronger SOC have better periodontal health.

Gingival Crevicular Fluid Levels of Human Beta-defensin 2 and 3 in Healthy and Diseased Sites of Individuals with and without Periodontitis.

OBJECTIVE: Human beta-defensins (hBDs) play an important role in the susceptibility to periodontitis. This study aimed to evaluate the levels of hBD-2 and hBD-3 in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) of individuals with and without periodontitis. METHODS: Twenty periodontally healthy individuals (H) and 20 with periodontitis (P) were recruited. GCF samples were collected from healthy sites (Hh; n=20) from H individuals; and from healthy sites (Ph; n=20), sites with gingival inflammation but no attachment loss (Pg; n=20) and sites with inflammation and attachment loss (Pp; n=20) from P individuals. Levels of hBDs (pg/mL) were determined using ELISA. Comparisons between individuals and among sites were performed through hierarchical linear modelling. RESULTS: GCF levels [median(Q3-Q1)] of hBD-2 were: Hh=4.80 (0.00-30.69); Ph=33.29 (28.04-38.25); Pg=27.56 (23.14-35.50); and Pp=26.20 (23.20-42.54); and of hBD-3 were: Hh=0.00 (0.00-0.00); Ph=978.44 (760.48-1268.12); Pg=938.19 (806.75- 1266.38); and Pp=613.63 (325.50-854.68). Periodontitis at the individual level was associated with higher levels of hBD-2 (p=0.023) and hBD-3 (p greater than 0.001). No influence of site phenotype was observed on hBDs levels. CONCLUSION: Individuals with periodontitis presented higher levels of hBD-2 and hBD-3 in the GCF. These levels seemed to be influenced by periodontitis at the individual level but not by periodontal site.

Níveis de beta-defensinas no fluido crevicular gengival de indivíduos com periodontite crônica e Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 / Influência da periodontite crônica e do Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 nos níveis de beta-Defensinas no fluído crevicular gengival / Crevicular fluid levels of beta-defensins in individuals with chronic periodontitis and type 2 diabetes

Evidências indicam um relacionamento bidirecional entre a periodontite crônica (PC) e o Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 (DM2). Estudos recentes demonstraram que componentes da resposta imune inata, como as beta-defensinas humanas (hBD), podem apresentar-se alterados em indivíduos com DM2 ou PC. Tendo em vista que a resposta imune inata é a primeira barreira de defesa do organismo, alterações nas hBDs poderiam ser parcialmente responsáveis por um aumento na susceptibilidade dos indivíduos à PC. O presente estudo teve 2 propostas de investigação com objetivos específicos: (1) avaliar a influência da periodontite e da condição inflamatória do sítio nos níveis das hDBs-2 e -3 no fluido crevicular gengival (FCG) de indivíduos com e sem periodontite; e (2) avaliar a influência do DM2 e do controle glicêmico nos níveis das hBDs-1, -2 e -3 no FCG de indivíduos com e sem DM2. Para a proposta 1, foram selecionados indivíduos saudáveis (S) e com periodontite (P) entre os pacientes das clínicas da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Para a proposta 2 foram selecionados indivíduos com DM2 compensados (DM2c) e descompensados (DM2d) entre os usuários do sistema público de saúde da região metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, compreendendo 20 indivíduos em cada grupo. Todos os indivíduos foram submetidos a exame periodontal completo e dados médicos e sociodemográficos foram registrados. Amostras de FCG foram coletadas em sítios saudáveis (Ss) nos indivíduos sem periodontite; amostras de sítios saudáveis (Ps), com gengivite (Pg) e com periodontite (Pp) foram coletadas de indivíduos com periodontite. A quantificação das hBDs no FCG foi realizada pela técnica Enzyme Linked ImmunonoSorbent Assay (ELISA), método de sanduíche. O presente estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais ­ COEP UFMG (CAAE #0529.0.203.0001-11). Os níveis de hBDs foram comparados entre sítios saudáveis, sítios com gengivite e sítios com periodontite, aninhados em indivíduos com e sem periodontite, através de modelagem hierárquica linear. Os níveis de hBDs foram comparados entre indivíduos saudáveis, DM2c e DM2d por teste de Kruskal-Wallis seguido do teste post-hoc de Dunn para comparações entre os pares. Os resultados mostraram que a periodontite foi associada a elevados níveis de hBD-2 (coeficiente 14,68; p = 0,023) e hBD-3 (coeficiente 1091.86, p < 0.001) no nível indivíduo, no entanto não houve efeito da condição do sítio sobre estes níveis. Foi ainda demonstrado que o DM2, independente do controle glicêmico, foi associado a níveis reduzidos de hBD-1 (p < 0,001), que o DM2 descompensado foi associado com níveis reduzidos de hBD-2 (p < 0,01); e que o DM2 não resulta em alteração nos valores de hBD-3. Uma maior expressão de hBD2 e -3 no FCG de indivíduos com periodontite pode sugerir uma resposta normal do organismo perante à infecção dos tecidos gengivais ou ser considerado um fator parcialmente responsável pela resposta imunoinflamatória exacerbada comumente encontrada nestes indivíduos. O DM2 parecer afetar o padrão de expressão das hBD1 e -2 de maneira distinta.(AU)

Crevicular fluid levels of beta-defensins in individuals with chronic periodontitis and type 2 diabetes Scientific evidence indicates a bidirectional relationship between chronic periodontitis and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2). Recent studies have shown that components of the innate immune response, such as human beta-defensins (hBDs), may be altered in individuals with CP or DM2. Given that the innate immune response is the body's first defense barrier against microbial invasion, changes in hBDs could partially account for an increase in the susceptibility CP. The present study had 2 research proposals with specific objectives: (1) to evaluate the influence of periodontitis and inflammatory site condition on hDBs-2 and -3 levels in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) of individuals with and without periodontitis; and (2) to assess the influence of DM2 and glycemic control on the levels of hBDs-1, -2 and -3 in the GCF of individuals with and without DM2. For the proposal 1, healthy subjects (H) and subjects with periodontitis (P) were selected among the patients from the School of Dentistry of the Federal University of Minas Gerais. For the proposal 2, individuals with DM2 with good (DM2g) and poor (DM2p) glycemic control were selected among the users of the public health system of the metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte, comprising 20 individuals in each group. All subjects underwent complete periodontal examination and medical and sociodemographic data were recorded. GCF samples were collected in healthy sites (Hh) from subjects without periodontitis; samples of healthy sites (Ph), gingivitis (Pg) and periodontitis (Pp) were collected from individuals with periodontitis. Quantification of hBDs in the GCF was performed by the Enzyme Linked ImmunonoSorbent Assay (ELISA) sandwich method. The present study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Minas Gerais - COEP UFMG (CAAE # 0529.0.203.0001-11). Levels of hBDs were compared among healthy sites, sites with gingivitis and sites with periodontitis, nested in individuals with and without periodontitis, through linear hierarchical modeling. Levels of hBDs were compared between healthy subjects, with DM2 with good and poor glycemic control through the Kruskal-Wallis test followed by Dunn's post-hoc test for pair-wise comparisons. Results showed that periodontitis was associated with high levels of hBD-2 (coefficient 14.68, p = 0.023) and hBD-3 (coefficient 1091.86, p <0.001) at the individual level. However, there was no effect of the site condition on these levels. It was also demonstrated that DM2, regardless of the glycemic control, was associated with reduced levels of hBD-1 (p <0.001), that DM2p was associated with reduced levels of hBD-2 (p <0.01); and that DM2 did not result in changes in hBD-3 values. Increased expression of hBD-2 and -3 in the GCF of individuals with periodontitis may suggest either a normal response of the organism to the infection of the gingival tissues or can be considered a partially responsible factor for the exacerbated immunoinflammatory response commonly found in individuals with periodontitis. DM2 appears to affect the expression pattern of hBD-1 and -2 differently.(AU)

Disfunção endotelial e periodontite ­ predição de risco para eventos cardiovasculares / Periodontitis and endothelial dysfunction ­ risk prediction for cardiovascular events

O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre a associação entre a disfunção endotelial, diagnosticada no exame de dilatação mediada por fluxo (DMF) da artéria braquial, e a periodontite crônica. Algumas evidências demonstraram uma associação entre as infecções periodontais e a disfunção endotelial. Alterações na função endotelial estão intimamente relacionadas com a aterosclerose, bem como seus fatores de risco, e constituem uma etapa intermediária na progressão de eventos adversos ao longo da história natural da doença cardiovascular, sendo esta uma das maiores causas de morte no mundo. A busca por artigos foi realizada no site Pubmed com as palavras-chave: periodontite, periodontite crônica, endotélio vascular, enfartos, derrames e doenças cardiovasculares. Após a busca, nove artigos foram selecionados para entrar nesta revisão. Os resultados dos estudos mostraram que indivíduos com periodontite apresentam a função endotelial prejudicada, quando comparados a indivíduos sem periodontite, e o tratamento da doença periodontal melhora a disfunção endotelial. Concluiu-se que a periodontite (DP) parece influenciar na função endotelial, e o seu tratamento pode melhorar a disfunção endotelial, um preditor de eventos cardiovasculares.

The aim of this study is to conduct a literature review on the association between endothelial dysfunction diagnosed on examination of flow-mediated dilatation (DMF) and chronic periodontitis. Some evidence shows an association between periodontal infections and endothelial dysfunction. Changes in endothelial function are closely related to atherosclerosis and its risk factors and is an intermediary step in the progression of adverse events throughout the natural history of cardiovascular disease, which is one of the largest causes of death worldwide. The electronic search was performed on Pubmed with the following key words: periodontitis, chronic periodontitis, vascular endothelium, heart attacks, strokes, cardiovascular diseases; overall, 9 articles were selected. The results of the studies showed that individuals with periodontitis have impaired endothelial function when compared to patients without periodontitis and the treatment of periodontal disease improves endothelial dysfunction. It was concluded that periodontal disease (PD) appears to influence on endothelial function and the treatment of periodontitis could improve endothelial dysfunction is a predictor of cardiovascular events.

Imunomodulação do hospedeiro com dose subantimicrobiana de doxiciclina no tratamento coadjuvante da periodontite crônica – revisão da literatura / Host Immunomodulation with Subantimicrobial Dose Doxycycline as Adjunctive Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis – Literature Review

A Terapia de Modulação do Hospedeiro (TMH) com dose subantimicrobiana de Doxiciclina (DSD) tem o objetivo de complementar o tratamento periodontal convencional atuando na diminuição dos processos destrutivos da resposta imunoinflamatória e no aumento dos processos protetivos e regenerativos. O objetivo desta revisão da literatura é descrever os principais aspectos da TMH e avaliar, sob o ponto de vista clínico, a eficácia da DSD como tratamento coadjuvante à terapia periodontal convencional em pacientes portadores de periodontite crônica. Para tanto, foram realizadas buscas na base de dados PubMed e foram incluídos artigos indexados a partir do ano 2000 que abordavam o tema proposto. Para avaliação da eficácia clínica foram selecionados 6 estudos clínicos duplo-cegos, randomizados, placebo-controlados, com grupos paralelos, em pacientes com periodontite crônica e sem condições sistêmicas que pudessem influenciar o curso da doença periodontal. Os estudos clínicos selecionados mostraram uma capacidade superior da TMH com DSD na melhoria dos parâmetros clínicos e dos marcadores biológicos da periodontite quando comparados com o tratamento convencional sozinho

The Host Modulation Therapy (HMT) with subantimicrobial dose Doxycycline (SDD) is intended to complement the conventional periodontal treatment acting on reducing destructive processes of the immunoinflammatory response and increasing protective and regenerative processes. The purpose of this review is to describe the main aspects of HMT and evaluate, from a clinical point of view, the efficacy of SDDas an adjunct to conventional periodontal therapy in patients with chronic periodontitis. For this purpose, searches were conducted in PubMed database and articles indexed from 2000 that addressed the proposed theme were included. To evaluate the clinical efficacy, 6 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group clinical trial sin patients with chronic periodontitis and without systemic conditions that could influence the course of the periodontal disease, were selected. The selected clinical studies showed a superior ability of HMT with SDD in improving clinical parameters and biological markers of periodontitis when compared to conventional treatment alone.