E-cig might cause cell damage of oral mucosa.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate cytogenetic and cytotoxic damage through the evaluation of micronuclei (MN) and metanuclear anomalies in the oral mucosa of electronic cigarette (e-cig) users. STUDY DESIGN: The patients were recruited into 4 groups: e-cig users, smokers, former smokers, and nonsmokers (control). The samples were collected by means of exfoliative cytology of the lateral region of the tongue and the floor of the mouth. The smears obtained were fixed and stained by the Feulgen method for investigation of MN and metanuclear anomalies. RESULTS: A significant difference was observed for MN frequency only between the smoker and control groups. As for metanuclear anomalies, significant differences were observed: karyolysis between: smokers and control, e-cig and control, as well as former smokers; karyorrhexis: between smoker and control; binucleation: between e-cig and former smoker, as well as control; broken eggs: between e-cig and all other groups; nuclear bud: between e-cig and former smokers, as well as control. CONCLUSIONS: E-cig and alcohol users presented genotoxicity and cytotoxicity in the oral mucosa cells. The use of e-cigs and alcohol by former smokers can cause more damage to the cells of the oral mucosa compared to those who have not used e-cigs.

Immediate placement of denture over undiagnosed ameloblastoma / Instalação de prótese total imediata sobre ameloblastoma não diagnosticado

Ameloblastoma is an odontogenic tumor that affects the bones of the jaw, often affecting posterior region of the mandible. It is a benign neoplasm and is frequently associated to an unerupted tooth. The purpose of this article is to report a case of failure in making an immediate full denture in a patient that had an ameloblastoma. A female patient aged 67 years complained of a hard swelling in the right mandible at the premolar region, that she noted after teeth extraction and confection of an immediate denture. Intraoral examination showed buccal and lingual cortical plate expansion and radiograph examination showed multilocular radiolucency with a well-defined margin. Aspiration was nonproductive and the provisional diagnosis was ameloblastoma. An incisional biopsy was performed and the histopathological report was conclusive of an acanthomatous ameloblastoma. The patient was sent for surgical excision of the lesion and after three years, the patient returned reporting that she was operated elsewhere in the past year and had an unsuccessful bone graft. She was sent to a prosthodontist to make a complete denture. In the present case the ameloblastoma was diagnosed only after the teeth extraction and immediate denture (AU)

O ameloblastoma é um tumor odontogênico que afeta os ossos maxilares, geralmente a região posterior de mandíbula. É uma neoplasia benigna frequentemente associada a um dente não irrompido. O objetivo deste artigo é relatar um caso de prótese total imediata confeccionada para uma paciente com ameloblastoma na região anterior da mandíbula. Paciente do sexo feminino, 67 anos, queixou-se de aumento de volume na região de pré-molares inferiores do lado direito após extração dentária e confecção de prótese total imediata. Ao exame clínico intrabucal foi observada expansão da cortical vestibular e lingual e o exame radiográfico revelou radiolucência multilocular com margem bem definida. A punção aspirativa não foi produtiva e o diagnóstico provisório foi de ameloblastoma. Foi realizada biópsia incisional e o laudo histopatológico foi conclusivo para ameloblastoma acantomatoso. A paciente foi encaminhada para ressecção cirúrgica da lesão e não retornou. Depois de três anos procurou atendimento e relatou que tinha sido submetida a cirurgia com colocação de enxerto ósseo para implante sem sucesso. O enxerto ósseo foi perdido e a paciente necessitava de nova prótese total. Ela foi encaminhada a um protesista. No presente caso, o diagnóstico de ameloblastoma foi feito somente após a instalação da prótese total imediata, quando a paciente notou aumento de volume (AU).

Methotrexate delayed wound healing of a pyogenic granuloma in a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis / Metotrexato atrasou a cicatrização de um granuloma piogênico em criança com artrite idiopática juvenil

A nine-year-old girl with of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in use of methotrexate complained of a self-bleeding ulcerated lesion exhibiting a red surface in the lower lip. Pyogenic granuloma was confirmed by histopathological analysis. After the 7th and 15th days, the lip where biopsy had been done exhibited a deficient healing. The case was discussed with the physician for temporary suspension of methotrexate. Complete wound healing of the biopsied site occurred after temporary interruption of the medication. Wound healing after methotrexate temporary suspension allowed concluding that the drug delayed surgical wound healing was a consequence of drug cytotoxicity. (AU)

Uma menina de nove anos de idade com artrite idiopática juvenil (AIJ) em uso de metotrexato queixou-se de lesão ulcerada com sangramento espontâneo que exibia superfície avermelhada em lábio inferior. O granuloma piogênico foi confirmado pelo exame histopatológico. Após o 7º e 15º dias, a região do lábio onde a biópsia foi realizada exibiu cicatrização deficiente. O caso foi discutido com o médico e foi realizada a suspensão temporária do metotrexato que resultou em cicatrização completa. A cicatrização da ferida após a suspensão temporária do metotrexato permitiu concluir que o medicamento retardou a cicatrização da ferida cirúrgica como consequência da citotoxicidade da droga. (AU)