Polymorphisms in hormonal-related genes might be associated with variations in permanent tooth crown size.

BACKGROUND: The variability in tooth crown size (TCS) is influenced by genetic factors and might be regulated by the difference in hormonal response. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study aimed to evaluate the association between variations in TCS of permanent teeth with associated factors and genetic polymorphisms in hormonal-related genes (ESR1, ESR2 and PTH). This cross-sectional study involved dental casts from 86 individuals of both sexes. Dental casts were used to determine the maximum TCS of all fully erupted permanent teeth (except third molars) in the mesiodistal (MD) and buccolingual (BL) dimensions. Data such as sex, ethnicity, dental group (incisor, canine, premolar and molar), dental arch (upper and lower) and genetic polymorphisms of hormonal-related genes were used. The DNA from each patient was collected to evaluate the genetic polymorphisms in ESR1 (rs2234693 and rs9340799), ESR2 (rs1256049 and rs4986938) and PTH (rs694, rs6256 and rs307247) through real-time PCR. The data were submitted to statistical analysis with a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS: In the MD dimension, the sex, dental group and dental arch were associated with variation in TCS (P < .05). In the BL dimension, the sex, dental group, dental arch and polymorphism in rs694 and rs307247 were associated with variation in TCS. CONCLUSIONS: In short, this study suggests that genetic polymorphisms of PTH are associated with variations in the BL TCS of permanent human teeth.

Genetic polymorphisms are associated with alterations in anxiety levels and vital signs in patients undergoing third molar extractions.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between SLC6A4 (rs1042173 and rs3813034), DRD2 (rs6275 and rs6276), ANKK1 (rs1800497), and COMT (rs174675) genetic polymorphisms and alterations in anxiety levels and vital signs in individuals undergoing third molar extractions. STUDY DESIGN: One hundred sixty-eight individuals were evaluated at the pre-, trans-, and postoperative periods by checking systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature. Anxiety levels were assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Buccal mucosa cells were collected for genetic evaluation using real-time polymerase chain reaction. Statistical analysis was performed at a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: The level of anxiety was associated with rs1800497 for STAI-Trait (P = .031) and rs174675 for STAI-State (P = .007). Considering the vital signs, there was a significant difference between the values of respiratory rate and rs1042173 (P = .029), rs3813034 (P = .024), and rs6275 (P = .025). The diastolic blood pressure values differed significantly for rs1042173 (P = .042), and the body temperature values differed significantly for rs174675 (P = .016). CONCLUSIONS: Polymorphisms in SLC6A4, DRD2, ANKK1, and COMT genes could be associated with alterations in anxiety levels and vital signs in individuals undergoing third molar extractions.

Knowledge of Dentists and Dental Undergraduates Related to COVID-19

Abstract Objective: To assess the knowledge of Brazilian dentists and final-year dental undergraduates concerning COVID-19. Material and Methods: We conducted a self-administered online questionnaire about the symptoms, incubation period, and transmission routes of COVID-19. In total, there were three questions addressing these topics and 15 correct answers, so each participant could score from 0 to 15 points. Besides that, data such as sex, age, education level, years of work experience and place of work were collected. All data were submitted to statistical analysis with a 5% significance level. Results: 476 participants were recruited. Regarding the respondents' perception of the most common symptoms of COVID-19, 99.4% responded fever, 95.2% cough, and 99.2% dyspnea. About the incubation period, 56.3% answered from 1 to 14 days. About the transmission routes, 98.3% recognized transmission through droplets, 80.3% through direct contact with infected persons, and 70.4% through indirect routes. The median knowledge score was 10 (4 - 14). Regarding the socio-demographic variables, participants aged 30 years or more had a higher score than those aged up to 29 years old (p=0.004). For education level, specialist dentists presented a higher score than undergraduates (p=0.006), general dentists (p=0.048) and Ph.D. (p=0.016). Participants with 15 years or more of work experience had a higher score than undergraduates (p=0.003). Concerning the workplace, participants working in the public sector had a higher score than those working in the private sector or universities (p=0.015). Conclusion: Participants recognized the main symptoms, incubation period, and transmission routes of the COVID-19 virus; however, the knowledge level of specialist dentists, older dentists, more experienced dentists, and dentists working in the public sector was higher than the other participants (AU).

Odontogenesis-related candidate genes involved in variations of permanent teeth size.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between genetic polymorphisms in RUNX2, BMP4, BMP2, TGFß1, EGF, and SMAD6 and variations in permanent tooth size (TS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study evaluated 110 individuals' dental casts to determine the maximum tooth crown size of all fully erupted permanent teeth (third molars were excluded) in the mesiodistal (MD) and buccolingual (BL) dimensions. Genomic DNA was obtained from the epithelial cells of the oral mucosa to evaluate the genetic polymorphisms in RUNX2 (rs59983488 and rs1200425), BMP4 (rs17563), BMP2 (rs235768 and rs1005464), TGFß1 (rs1800470), EGF (rs4444903), and SMAD6 (rs2119261 and rs3934908) through real-time PCR. The data were submitted to statistical analysis with a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS: The genetic polymorphisms rs59983488, rs1200425, rs17563, rs235768, rs1005464, rs1800470, and rs4444903 were associated with MD and BL TS of the upper and lower arches (p < 0.05). The polymorphism rs2119261 was associated with variation in TS only in the upper arch (p < 0.05). The rs3934908 was not associated with any TS measurement (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: In summary, this study reports novel associations between variation in permanent TS and genetic polymorphisms in RUNX2, BMP4, BMP2, TGFß1, EGF, and SMAD6 indicating a possible role of these genes in dental morphology. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Polymorphisms in odontogenesis-related genes may be involved in dental morphology enabling a prediction of permanent TS variability. The knowledge regarding genes involved in TS might impact the personalized dental treatment, considering that patients' genetic profile would soon be introduced into clinical practice to improve patient management.

Orthognathic surgery in class II patients: a longitudinal study on quality of life, TMD, and psychological aspects.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate, longitudinally, the impacts of orthognathic surgery in patients with skeletal class II malocclusion on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and psychological symptoms. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-three patients with skeletal class II malocclusion who were submitted to orthognathic surgery were evaluated during their preoperative and postoperative periods. They answered the short version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and were also diagnosed according to Axes I and II of the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD). The evolution of OHRQoL and TMD before and after surgery was verified, and the relationships among these variables were found through statistical analysis using Wilcoxon, McNemar, chi-square, and Mann-Whitney tests, with a 5% significance level. RESULTS: The median of the overall OHIP-14 score and five domains decreased after orthognathic surgery (p < 0.05), the functional limitation domain increased (p = 0.014), and the physical disability domain did not show an association (p = 0.133). There were improvements in articular pain (p = 0.016), chronic pain (p = 0.019), and nonspecific physical symptoms excluding pain (p = 0.013). In addition, an association was found between poorer OHRQoL (overall scale and domains) and the Axis II variables of the RDC/TMD (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Orthognathic surgery improved perceived OHRQoL, articular pain, and chronic pain. The conditions of Axis II of the RDC/TMD interfered with OHRQoL postoperatively. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Although orthognathic surgery improves QoL and some TMD conditions in skeletal class II patients, poorer postoperative outcomes are observed when psychological conditions are present.

Effect of different factors on patient perception of surgical discomfort in third molar surgery

Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate patient perception of surgical discomfort in third molar surgery and the association with clinical variables and polymorphisms associated with the FKBP5, SLC6A4, and COMT genes. This cross-sectional observational study was carried out on 196 participants aged between 18 and 64 years at the Federal University of Paraná in 11 months. The intensity of surgical discomfort was assessed using the QCirDental questionnaire. Data on surgical and individual procedures were also cataloged. The oral health related quality of life was assessed by the Oral Health Impact Profile questionnaire (OHIP-14). The DNA sample was obtained from cells of the oral mucosa. Five markers of the FKBP5, SLC6A4, and COMT genes were genotyped. The data were submitted to statistical analysis with a significance level of 5%. Women reported greater intensity of discomfort associated with third molar surgery compared to men (p = 0.001). In the recessive model, the AA genotype of the rs3800373 marker was associated with greater surgical discomfort (p = 0.026). Therefore, women and individuals of the AA genotype for the rs3800373 marker in the FKBP5 gene reported greater surgical discomfort associated with third molar surgery.

Effect of different factors on patient perception of surgical discomfort in third molar surgery.

The aim of this study was to evaluate patient perception of surgical discomfort in third molar surgery and the association with clinical variables and polymorphisms associated with the FKBP5, SLC6A4, and COMT genes. This cross-sectional observational study was carried out on 196 participants aged between 18 and 64 years at the Federal University of Paraná in 11 months. The intensity of surgical discomfort was assessed using the QCirDental questionnaire. Data on surgical and individual procedures were also cataloged. The oral health related quality of life was assessed by the Oral Health Impact Profile questionnaire (OHIP-14). The DNA sample was obtained from cells of the oral mucosa. Five markers of the FKBP5, SLC6A4, and COMT genes were genotyped. The data were submitted to statistical analysis with a significance level of 5%. Women reported greater intensity of discomfort associated with third molar surgery compared to men (p = 0.001). In the recessive model, the AA genotype of the rs3800373 marker was associated with greater surgical discomfort (p = 0.026). Therefore, women and individuals of the AA genotype for the rs3800373 marker in the FKBP5 gene reported greater surgical discomfort associated with third molar surgery.

Benign Cementoblastoma Associated with an Impacted Third Molar inside Maxillary Sinus.

INTRODUCTION: Cementoblastoma is a rare and benign odontogenic mesenchymal tumor, often characterized by the formation of cementum-like tissue produced by neoplastic cementoblasts attached to or around the roots of a tooth. CASE REPORT: 22-year-old male patient was referred to the Federal University of Paraná after occasional finding on a routine panoramic radiograph. Clinical examination suggested no alterations. Medical and family history presented no alterations as well. Computed tomographic (CT) showed the presence of a radiopaque area associated with the roots of the impacted third molar measuring 15 mm × 10 mm inside the left maxillary sinus. The treatment plan suggested was to surgically remove it under general anesthesia. An intraoral approach was conducted, using the Newmann incision from the superior left first molar to the retromolar area with anterior and posterior relaxant incisions. Using a Caldwell-Luc access next to the maxillary tuberosity region, the maxillary sinus was exposed and the calcified mass attached to the roots of the tooth was reached. Pathological mass removed was sent for histopathological investigation. Examination revealed dense, mineralized, cementum-like material and vascular soft tissue areas that consisted of cementoblasts. One-year follow-up shows no recurrence and absence of symptoms.

Análise das tensões sobre os dentes e núcleos intrarradiculares variando o material e a quantidade de remanescente coronário pelo método 3D de elementos finitos / Intraradicular core and teeth tensions analysis with variation of material and quantity of coronary remanescent by the 3d finite element method

Um fator de insucesso bastante frequente na terapia com núcleos metálicos fundidos é a fratura radicular dos dentes suportes. Essa situação é afetada pela quantidade de estrutura coronária remanescente, bem como o tipo de liga metálica utilizado. O objetivo deste estudo é comparar as tensões e sua distribuição em um dente incisivo central superior. Para isto, este dente foi reconstruído virtualmente a partir de uma tomografia computadorizada e, por fim, exportado para um software de edição de modelos visuais Ansys Design Modeler v10 (Ansys Inc., Canonsburg, PA, EUA). Foram analisados ainda, neste trabalho, a variação de três fatores de projeções dentinárias, bem como suas interações. Houve a criação de grupos: um modelo controle sem projeção e outros catorze modelos variando a projeção dentinária e o material utilizado na confecção do núcleo metálico fundido. A disponibilidade de 1,5 mm de estrutura dentária cervical remanescente, que proporciona o efeito férula, aumenta a resistência à fratura da raiz, fratura do núcleo e deslocamento do núcleo. A presença da férula resulta, também, em uma menor tensão na dentina do que a sua ausência. Dessa forma, a presença da férula, a altura do remanescente e o material utilizado para a confecção do núcleo metálico fundido são variáveis que afetam diretamente as tensões que atuam sobre o dente tratado endodonticamente (AU).

A frequent failure factor in the therapy with molten metal cores is the root fracture of tooth holders. This situation can be affected by the quantity of coronary remanescent structure as well as the type of alloy used. The aim of this study is to compare the tensions and their distribution in a maxillary central incisor tooth. Therefore, this tooth was virtually reconstructed from a computed tomography and finally exported to a visual models editing software Ansys Design Modeler v10 (Ansys Inc., Canonsburg, PA, USA). In this work were also analyzed the variation of three factors of dentin projections, as well as their interactions. There was the creation of groups: a model control without projection and fourteen other models varying the dentin projection and the material used in the manufacturing of the molten metal core. The availability of 1.5 mm remanescent cervical tooth structure, which provides the ferrule effect, increases resistance of root fracture, of core fracture, and core displacement. The ferrule presence also results in less tension on dentin than in its absence. Thus, the presence of ferrule, the remanescent height and the material used to manufacture the molten metallic core are variables that directly affect the tensions actuating on the endodontically treated tooth (AU).

Enucleação associada à solução de Carnoy no tratamento de tumor odontogênico ceratocístico / Enucleation associated to Carnoy's solution on treatment of keratocistic odontogenic tumor

Tumor Odontogênico Ceratocístico (TOC) é classificado como uma lesão intraóssea benigna, de origem odontogênica. Apresenta comportamento biológico agressivo e alta taxa de recidiva. Por sua heterogeneidade clínica e histológica, gera controvérsias em relação ao tipo de tratamento. Técnicas, como marsupialização, descompressão, enucleação, ou mesmo, ressecção cirúrgica, são algumas opções de tratamento, podendo associar com outras formas de terapias. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo relatar o caso de um paciente do gênero masculino que apresentava lesão osteolítica na região posterior direita da mandíbula, diagnosticada como tumor odontogênico ceratocístico. O tratamento proposto foi enucleação associada à aplicação de solução de Carnoy. Após 4 anos de pós-operatório, a técnica cirúrgica associada à terapia química mostrou-se eficaz, apresentando resultados satisfatórios. O paciente segue em acompanhamento, sem referir queixas álgicas e funcionais, além de não apresentar alterações estéticas... (AU)

Keratocystic odontogenic tumor is classified as a benign intraosseous and odontogenic lesion. It presents an aggressive biological behavior and great tendency to relapse. Also, it is a pathology that is noteworthy due to its clinical and histological heterogeneity. This diversity reflects on controversies in defining the adequate treatment for these lesions, opting for surgical techniques such as marsupialization, enucleation or resection, even associate with other conservative treatment. By upgrading the knowledge of cell biology, development of diagnostic tests and the improvement of surgical techniques, the treatment of oral diseases suffered major changes in recent decades, making it safer and leading to more predictable results. This study aims to report the case of a male patient, suffering from osteolytic lesion in the posterior mandible, diagnosed as keratocystic odontogenic tumor, which was treated by enucleation associated to application of Carnoy's solution, which is an alternative treatment already described. After 4 years follow-up, proposed treatment has been shown efficient presenting satisfactory results. Patient remains accompanied with no pain and functional complaints as well as no aesthetics alterations... (AU)