Avaliação da carga microbiana e fúngica de sistemas de canais radiculares infectados e a expressão apical de integrinas, citocinas e quimiocinas nos tecidos / Assessment of the microbial and fungal load of infected root canal systems and the apical expression of integrins, cytokines and chemokines in adjacent perirradicular tissues

Este estudo busca avaliar quantitativamente a expressão do RNA mensageiro (mRNA) das integrinas alfa1, alfa4, alfa 5, alfa L, citocinas e quimiocinas, a partir de células presentes no líquido intersticial periapical adjacente a dentes com infecção do canal radicular. Foram selecionados 22 indivíduos com necessidade de tratamento endodôntico e encaminhados à Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil). As amostras foram coletadas em 11 dentes necróticos e portadores de infecções endodônticas e 11 dentes hígidos que necessitavam de tratamento endodôntico por motivos protéticos. Após a cirurgia de acesso e antes dos procedimentos de limpeza e modelagem do sistema de canais radiculares (T0), imediatamente após a limpeza e formatação do sistema de canais radiculares(T1), em 7 (T2) e 14 dias (T3), um cone de papel esterilizado endodôntico # 20 foi inserido no SCR, mantido por 2 min, e posteriormente armazenado a -70°C. Real-Time PCR analisou microbiologicamente essas amostras para ler a expressão gênica do rRNA microbiano 16S e fragmentos da região ITS do gDNA fúngico da espécie Candida. Após os procedimentos de limpeza e formatação do SCR, três cones de papel absorvente esterilizados foram inseridos. Passivamente, a ponta do papel ultrapassou o ápice radicular em 2 mm e permaneceu por 2 minutos. As amostras foram coletadas imediatamente após a limpeza e modelagem do RCS, 7 e 14 dias após a primeira sessão. As pontas de papel tiveram os 4 mm finais cortados, inseridos em Eppendorf e armazenados a - 70°C. Com este procedimento, o RNA foi extraído do líquido intersticial periapical para caracterizar as expressões dos genes ITGA1, ITGA4, ITGA5, ITGAL, IL-1ß, TNF-α, IL-17A, IL-10, IFN-γ, CCL2/MCP-1, CCL5, CXCR4, e 16S usando PCR em tempo real. O DNA genômico (gDNA) foi extraído para se avaliar a abundância de Candida utilizando-se sequências ITS, por PCR em tempo real. Os resultados demonstraram que os níveis de expressão de mRNA do 16S diminuíram após os procedimentos de limpeza e modelagem e que a abundância de Candida foi insipiente na amostra analisada. As citocinas pro- inflamatórias IL-1ß e IL-17 apresentaram níveis de expressão elevados frente a infecção, reduzindo significativamente após os procedimentos de limpeza e formatação. Os níveis de expressão gênica de TNF-α significantemente aumentaram, em ambos os grupos. Não se observou diferença significativa quanto a expressão gênica das citocinas IFN-γ, IL-10, CCL-2 e CCL-5 e das integrinas ITGAL e ITGA5 nos tempos avaliados. A expressão gênica de CXCR4 reduziu significativamente do tempo T1 para o T2, no grupo experimental. As expressões gênicas de ITGA1 e ITGA4, no grupo experimental, reduziram significativamente de maneira tempo dependente. Finalmente, não houve alteração significativa na expressão de marcadores de macrófagos (CD64), enquanto expressão de marcadores de fibroblastos (S100A4) aumentou significativamente no grupo controle. Concluiu-se que a carga microbiana e a abundância de leveduras correlacionam-se positivamente com a expressão de mediadores pró-inflamatórios e que a que terapia endodôntica negativamente impacta a expressão dos mediadores pró-inflamatórios e das integrinas nos tecidos perirradiculares.

This study seeks to quantitatively evaluate the expression of messenger RNA (mRNA) of integrins alpha1, alfa4, alpha 5, alpha L, cytokines, and chemokines, from cells present in the periapical interstitial fluid adjacent to teeth with root canal infection. Twenty-two individuals needing endodontic treatment and referred to the School of Dentistry of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil) were selected. The samples were collected in 11 necrotic teeth and carriers of endodontic infections and 11 healthy teeth needing endodontic treatment for prosthetic reasons. After access surgery and before root canal system (RCS) cleaning and shaping procedures (T0), immediately after cleaning and shaping the root canal system (T1), in 7 (T2) and 14 days (T3) an endodontic sterilized paper point #20 was inserted into the RCS, maintained for 2 min, and subsequently stored at -70°C. Real-Time PCR microbiologically analyzed these samples to read the gene expression of microbial rRNA 16S and fragments of the ITS region of the Fungus Candida species gDNA. After RCS cleaning and shaping procedures, three sterilized absorbent paper cones were inserted. Passively, the paper point exceeded the root apex by 2 mm and remained for 2 minutes. Samples were collected immediately after RCS cleaning and shaping, 7 and 14 days after the first session. The paper points have the 4 mm of their tip cut, inserted in Eppendorf, and stored at - 70°C. This procedure extracted RNA from the periapical interstitial fluid to characterize the expressions of the genes ITGA1, ITGA4, ITGA5, ITGAL, IL-1ß, TNF- α, IL-17A, IL-10, IFN-γ, CCL2/MCP-1, CCL5, CXCR4, ITS using Real-Time PCR. The results showed that 16S mRNA expression levels decreased after cleaning and modeling procedures and that Candida abundance was incipient in the analyzed sample. Pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1ß and IL-17 showed high expression levels against infection, significantly reduced after cleaning and formatting procedures. TNF-α gene expression levels significantly increased in both experimental and control groups. No significant difference was observed regarding the gene expression of the cytokines IFN-γ, IL-10, CCL-2, and CCL-5 and the integrins ITGAL and ITGA5. The gene expressions of ITGA1 and ITGA4 in the experimental group were significantly reduced time-dependent. Finally, there was no significant change in their macrophage markers (CD64) expression, while fibroblast markers (S100A4) expression significantly increased in the control group. It was concluded that microbial load and yeast abundance are positively correlated with the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators and that endodontic therapy negatively impacts the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators and integrins in periradicular tissues.

Endosoft: herramienta para el aprendizaje de las patologías pulpares y periapicales / Endosoft: a tool for learning from pulp and periapical diseases

Introducción: el empleo de software educativo es una alternativa motivadora en los diferentes escenarios docentes. Objetivo: mostrar la validación del software educativo sobre diagnóstico y tratamiento de enfermedades pulpares y periapicales para su generalización en estudiantes de Estomatología. Material y Métodos: se realizó un estudio de innovación tecnológica o producto terminado digital en la etapa comprendida desde marzo de 2018 a marzo de 2019. Se utilizó la herramienta Mediator v9.0. Se utilizaron métodos teóricos: histórico-lógico, analítico-sintético y el sistémico-estructural; y empíricos: la revisión documental y una encuesta a estudiantes y expertos en función de evaluadores externos del producto. Para evaluar la factibilidad del software se utilizó el método de Criterio de Experto y el Criterio de usuario. Las principales variables evaluadas fueron el diseño de las secciones del software, su funcionalidad, cientificidad del contenido, relación de las imágenes con el objetivo del software, así como su uso en la docencia. Resultados: el producto obtenido consta de un texto básico con hipervínculos para acceder a los demás componentes, así como galerías de imágenes y ejercicios de autoevaluación. Según Criterio de Experto la calidad técnica del producto y la calidad del contenido quedaron evaluadas en la categoría Muy Adecuado. Según Criterio de Usuario, la funcionalidad, la motivación individual y los aspectos de diseño fueron evaluados de Bien. Conclusiones: se desarrolló un software educativo que cuenta con recursos variados para el aprendizaje sobre el tema abordado(AU)

Introduction: The use of the educational software is a motivating alternative in different teaching scenarios. Objective: To validate the educational software related to the diagnosis and treatment of pulp and periapical diseases for its generalization in dental students. Material and Methods: A study linked with technological innovation or digital finished product was conducted during the period between March 2018 and March 2019. The tool used was Mediator v9.0. Theoretical methods such as historical-logical, analytical-synthetic, inductive-deductive, and systemic-structural were used; empirical methods, which included the documentary review and a survey, were applied to students and experts as external evaluators of the product. The methods of Expert Judgment and Customer Judgment were used to evaluate the feasibility of the software. The main variables evaluated were the design of software sections, its functionality, scientific content, relationship between the images and the objective of the software and its use in the teaching-learning process. Results: The product obtained is a basic text with hyperlinks to access the rest of the components, image galleries and self-evaluation exercises. According to Expert Judgment, the technical quality of the software and the quality of its content were evaluated as good. According to Customer Judgment, the functionality, self-motivation and design aspects were evaluated as optimal. Conclusions: An educational software with various resources for learning about the topic approached was developed(AU)

Case report and literature review of vital pulp preservation by endodontic microsurgery at the distal buccal root of maxillary molar / 口腔疾病防治

Objective@#To investigate the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of nonodontogenic periapical lesions and to provide a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.@*Methods@# A case of a patient with right upper molar pulp with apical penetration and local occlusion admitted to the West China Stomatological Hospital of Sichuan University was retrospectively analyzed, and the curative effect of microapical surgery and pith preservation was also analyzed.@*Results @#The imaging features of tooth 16 showed periradicular radiolucency combined with local radiopaque lesions around the distal buccal apical area. Endodontic microsurgery was performed under local anesthesia. Soft tissue coverage was observed in the distal buccal apical area during the surgery, and no radiopaque tissue was detected. The distal buccal root apex was cut by 3 mm, and mineral trioxide aggregate was used for root-end backfilling. The postoperative pathological results revealed fibrous connective tissue. One-week recall X-ray examination showed tight root-end backfilling and no periradicular radiolucency; an electrical test of pulp vitality showed positive results. The four-year follow-up showed that there was no discoloration in tooth 16 and no significant difference in thermal and electrical tests of pulp vitality compared with control teeth. Combining the clinical manifestations, imaging features, surgical exploration results and pathological reports, the case was most likely to be cemental hypoplasia. Through the literature review, the treatment and healthy pulp preservation of such cases by endodontic microsurgery under the premise of preserving teeth has not been reported.@*Conclusion@#For maxillary posterior teeth with periapical lesions but healthy pulp, accurate estimation of pulp status, endodontic microsurgical exploration and application of bioactive materials can achieve vital pulp preservation while removing the lesions.

Periodontitis apical: caracterización histológica y morfométrica de quistes radiculares y granulomas periapicales / Apical periodontitis: histological and morphometric characterization of radicular cysts and periapical granulomas

La periodontitis apical es una patología inflamatoria que afecta los tejidos periapicales de un diente desvitalizado. El objetivo de este estudio fue caracterizar histológica y morfométricamente las lesiones de quistes y granulomas utilizando microscopía óptica. Se analizaron seis biopsias obtenidas de dientes con indicación de exodoncia. El análisis histológico se realizó mediante microscopía óptica y microfotografías, con análisis de contraste de imágenes y conteo celular mediante ImageJ. Descripción de las características histológicas: en los quistes se observaron cavidades rodeadas de epitelio escamoso estratificado no queratinizado y una cápsula fibrosa compuesta de fibrocitos, fibroblastos e infiltrado inflamatorio crónico; en los granulomas se observaron capilares, una capsula fibrosa de fibrocitos/fibroblastos y un infiltrado inflamatorio de predominio linfocitario. Cuantificación del número celular de infiltrado inflamatorio: para quistes fue de 9,2 cel/10000 µm2, mientras que para granulomas fue de 20,8 cel/10000 µm2, sin diferencias estadísticas significativas entre ambos (p=0,654). Cuantificación del número celular de fibrocitos/fibroblastos: para quistes fue de 15,4 cel/10000 µm2, mientras que para granulomas fue de 18,5 cel/10000 µm2, sin diferencia estadística significativa (p=0,499). Porcentaje de colágeno tipo I: para los quistes fue de 37,8±19,2 %, mientras que para granulomas fue de 33,8±23,3 %, sin diferencias estadísticas significativas (p=0,704). Se observó una correlación negativa moderada para el infiltrado inflamatorio (R=0,637) y una correlación positiva baja para fibrocitos/fibroblastos (R=0,121), en relación a la cantidad de colágeno tipo I. Medición del área de las lesiones periapicales: el promedio total de las lesiones fue de 10,7±5,0 mm2, siendo el mayor tamaño un quiste de 18,1 mm2 y el menor un granuloma de 5,2 mm2. El análisis histológico permite realizar un diagnóstico diferencial de lesiones con características similares y así definir el tratamiento más adecuado.

Apical periodontitis is an inflammatory pathology that affects the periapical tissues of a devitalized tooth. The aim of this study was to histologically and morphometrically characterize lesions of cysts and granulomas using light microscopy. Six biopsies obtained from teeth with indication of exodontia were analyzed. The histological analysis was carried out by means of optical microscopy and microphotographs, with contrast analysis of images and cell count by ImageJ. A description of the histological characteristics was made, observing the cavities surrounded by stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium and a fibrous capsule composed of fibrocytes, fibroblasts and chronic inflammatory infiltrate; in the granulomas, capillaries, a fibrous capsule of fibrocytes/fibroblasts and a predominantly lymphocytic inflammatory infiltrate were observed. In relation to quantification of the cellular number of inflammatory infiltrate, for cysts itwas of 9.2 cel / 10000 mm2, while for granulomas it was 20.8 cel / 10000 mm2, without significant statistical differences between both (p = 0.654). The quantification of the fibrocyte / fibroblast cell number was, for cysts, 15.4 cells / 10000 mm2, while for granulomas it was 18.5 cells / 10000 mm2, without significant statistical difference (p = 0.499). With respect to the percentage of collagen type I, for the cysts was 37.8 ± 19.2%, while for granulomas it was 33.8 ± 23.3%, without significant statistical differences (p = 0.704). A moderate negative correlation was observed for the inflammatory infiltrate (R = 0.667) and a low positive correlation for fibrocytes / fibroblasts (R = 0.121), in relation to the amount of type I collagen. Measurement of the area of the periapical lesions: the total average of lesions were 10.7 ± 5.0 mm2, the largest being a cyst of 18.1 mm2 and the smallest a granuloma of 5.2 mm2. The histological analysis allows to make a differential diagnosis of lesions with similar characteristics and thus define the most appropriate treatment.

A periodontite apical como fator de risco às manifestações sistêmicas: uma perspectiva histórica atualizada / Apical periodontitisas a risk factor to systemic manifestations: a updated historical perspective

Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi revisar a literatura científica pertinente, dando enfoque ao tratamento endodôntico e dentes portadores de necrose pulpar associados à periodontite apical como fator de risco às manifestações sistêmicas, desde a teoria da infecção focal até os dias atuais. Metodologia: Empregou-se fontes de catalogação bibliográfica identificadas eletronicamente pelo MEDLINE, até setembro de 2018. Os artigos relacionados pela busca eletrônica foram selecionados, por três revisores independentes, avaliando os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Resultados: A busca apresentou 107 artigos, sendo que destes, 17 estudos satisfizeram os critérios de inclusão, o que possibilitou a análise dos dados. Conclusão: Muitos dos preceitos da teoria da infecção focal estão sendo reerguidos por pesquisas que mostram cada vez mais a existência de associações entre patologias endodônticas e sistêmicas.

Objective: The aim of this work was to review the pertinent scientific literature, focusing on endodontic treatment and teeth with pulp necrosis associated with apical periodontitis as a risk factor for systemic manifestations, from the focal infection theory to the present day. Methodology: The sources of bibliographic cataloging electronically identified by MEDLINE were used until September 2018. Articles related to the electronic search were selected by three independent reviewers, evaluating the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: The search presented 107 articles, of which, 17 studies met the inclusion criteria, which made it possible to analyze the data. Conclusion: Many of the precepts of the focal infection theory are being reinstated by research that increasingly shows the existence of associations between endodontic and systemic pathologies.

Uso del plasma rico en fibrina en endodoncia para regeneración ósea. Reporte de dos casos clínicos / Use of fibrin-rich plasma in bone-repair endondontic procedures. Report of two clinical cases

Resumen: Introducción: Las lesiones periapicales crónicas producen defectos óseos en la zona apical del diente comprometido. La terapia estándar requiere de una osteotomía, remoción del ápice, un profuso curetaje para remover el tejido infectado y granulomatoso, dejando un defecto óseo. Reporte de casos: Dos pacientes con lesiones periapicales fueron sometidos a una apicectomía donde se les colocó como relleno óseo plasma rico en fibrina. El tratamiento fue efectivo, ya que en 30 días se observó radiográficamente una zona radiopaca sugiriendo una formación ósea. Conclusión: La utilización de plasma rico en fibrina para rellenos óseos después de cirugías paraendodónticas podría ser una buena alternativa a los rellenos óseos comerciales por tener propiedades óseo-inductoras.

Abstract Introduction: Chronic periapical lesions cause bone defects in the apical area of compromised teeth. Standard therapy requires osteotomy, apex removal and profuse curettage to remove granulomatous and infected tissue, thus leaving a bone defect in its wake. Report of two cases: Two patients with periapical lesions were subjected to apicoectomy procedure where fibrin-rich plasma was placed as bone filling. Treatment was effective, since after 30 days a radio opaque area was radiographically observed, suggesting bone formation. Conclusion: Use of fibrin-rich plasma as bone filling after paraendodontic surgeries could represent a suitable alternative to commercial bone fillings, due to its bone induction properties.

Participação de citocinas relacionadas às respostas Th17/Treg na inflamação periapical inflamatória crônica / Role of cytokines related to responses Th17 / Treg in chronic inflammatory periapical disease

A doença periapical inflamatória é uma sequela da infecção e necrose pulpar. Ela representa a resposta de defesa do hospedeiro à agressão proveniente do canal radicular. Assim, lesões periapicais crônicas se desenvolvem como resposta à manutenção da inflamação e à reabsorção óssea. As células T reguladoras (Treg) e células T helper (Th) 17 (Th17) têm papel fundamental na regulação da resposta imunológica. Forkhead box P3 (FoxP3) é o fator de transcrição para as células Treg, mas a diferenciação e maturação das células T naive em Treg ou Th17 depende também de citocinas específicas como o fator transformador de crescimento ß (TGF-ß), interleucina 10 (IL-10), interleucina 17 (IL-17), interleucina 6 (IL-6) e interleucina 21 (IL-21). Outras citocinas participam na modulação da atividade de Treg e Th17 como as quimiocinas CCL4 e CCL20 com função de recrutamento destas células para atuação no processo inflamatório. O papel de Treg e Th17 tem sido muito estudado em doenças autoimunes, mas ainda pouco avaliado na patogenia das lesões inflamatórias periapicais crônicas. Para este estudo foram utilizadas oitenta e sete amostras de tecido periapical humano para realização de análises morfológicas e dosagem de citocinas por meio de ensaio imunoenzimático (ELISA) (TGF-ß, IL10, IL-17, CCL4, CCL20). As amostras de tecido periapical foram coletadas de três grupos: grupo controle (dentes hígidos), grupo de dentes com necrose pulpar e lesão periapical e grupo de dentes com necrose pulpar sem lesão periapical. Observamos alta expressão de CCL4 e TGF-ß no grupo com lesão periapical quando comparado com os grupos sem lesão e uma correlação positiva entre CCL20 e IL-17, além de um aumento na expressão de CCL20 no grupo com lesão periapical quando comparado ao controle. Nossas observações implicam que essas duas características, tanto pró-inflamatórias quanto imunossupressoras, estão presentes na lesão periapical crônica, ocorrendo de maneira simultânea e com características de co-estimulação, como resultado do intenso trabalho da resposta imunológica do hospedeiro contra o processo inflamatório proveniente das bactérias intracanais e seus subprodutos.(AU)

Inflammatory periapical disease is a sequel of the infection and pulp necrosis. It represents the host defense response to aggression from the root canal. Chronic periapical lesions are developed in response to the maintenance of inflammation and bone resorption. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) and Th17 cells play a key role in regulating the immune response with opposite functions. Forkhead box P3 (FoxP3) is the master transcription factor for Treg cells, but differentiation and maturation of naive T cells in Treg or Th17 also depend on specific cytokines such as transforming growth factor ß (TGFß), interleukin 10 (IL -10), interleukin17 (IL-17), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-21 (IL-21). Other cytokines participate in the modulation of the Treg and Th17 activity, as the chemokines CCL4 and CCL20 with function of recruitment of these cells to act in the inflammatory process. The role of Treg and Th17 has been better studied in autoimmune diseases, but sparsely evaluated in the pathogenesis of chronic periapical inflammatory lesions. Eighty-six human samples were used to perform histologic analysis and the cytokine dosage by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) (TGF-ß, IL-10, IL-17, CCL4, CCL20) in the periapical tissue of three groups: control group, group of teeth with pulp necrosis and periapical lesion and group of teeth with necrosis without periapical lesion. We observed high expression of CCL4 and TGF-ß in the group with periapical lesion in comparison with the groups without lesion and demonstrated increased expression of CCL20 in the group with periapical lesion when compared to control. Our findings imply that these two characteristics, pro-inflammatory and immunosuppressive, are present in the chronic periapical lesion, occurring simultaneously and with co-stimulation characteristics, as a result of the intense actionof the host's immune response against the inflammatory process coming from intracanal bacteria and their by-products.(AU)

Afecciones pulpares de origen no infeccioso en órganos dentarios con oclusión traumática / Non-infectious pulpal disorders in dental organs with occlusal trauma

Introducción: la oclusión traumática se define como una alteración en las relaciones oclusales del sistema masticatorio, lo cual podría ser un factor conducente a un proceso inflamatorio en el ligamento periodontal, en la pulpa dental, y en tejidos blandos sensitivos. Objetivo: identificar las afecciones pulpares de origen no infeccioso en órganos dentarios con oclusión traumática en pacientes de un hospital del sector público de Mérida, Yucatán, México. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional y analítico, en un hospital del sector público de Mérida, Yucatán, México (2014). La muestra estuvo constituida con un total de 156 órganos dentarios de 82 pacientes, de 20 y más años de edad, que presentaron oclusión traumática en dientes permanentes y que mostraron alguna afección en tejido pulpar de origen no infeccioso, de acuerdo con la clasificación de la Academia Americana de Endodoncia. También se incluyó a los pacientes que presentaban caries, fracturas, fisuras, obturaciones, endodoncia, ortodoncia o trauma dentoalveolar. Se empleó un muestreo No probabilístico, por conveniencia. Se obtuvo el consentimiento informado y voluntario, historia médica y dental, y se realizó la evaluación de los signos y síntomas de dolor, pruebas pulpares (térmicas y eléctricas), palpación y percusión y abordaje diagnóstico con tinción/transiluminación, así como pruebas oclusales con papel de articular y examinación e interpretación de radiografías periapicales. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva. Resultado: hubo ausencia de dolor en 53 por ciento de los 156 órganos dentarios estudiados. Las alteraciones radiográficas se presentaron en 63 por ciento: entre ellas los nódulos pulpares tuvieron el mayor porcentaje (25 por ciento). La pulpitis fue reversible en 37 por ciento (n= 58); la oclusión traumática más frecuente fue la maloclusión (n= 49). En los 156 órganos dentarios estudiados, el signo clínico que mostró mayor frecuencia fue el desgaste en esmalte (n= 56). Conclusiones: las afecciones pulpares de origen no infeccioso se presentaron en alto porcentaje de dientes permanentes de pacientes con oclusión traumática(AU)

Introduction: Occlusal trauma is defined as an alteration in the occlusal relationships of the masticatory system, which may lead to inflammation of the periodontal ligament, the dental pulp and sensitive soft tissues. Objective: Iidentify non-infectious pulpal disorders in dental organs with occlusal trauma of patients from a public hospital in Mérida, Yucatán. Methods: An observational analytical study was conducted at a public hospital in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico (2014). The study universe was 156 dental organs of 82 patients aged 20 years and over with occlusal trauma in permanent teeth and some degree of non-infectious pulp tissue disorder, based on the classification of the American Academy of Endodontics. Patients were also included who presented caries, fractures, fissures, fillings, endodontic treatment, orthodontic treatment or dentoalveolar trauma. Convenience non-probability sampling was applied. Voluntary informed consent was obtained. Medical and dental records were examined. An evaluation was carried out of pain signs and symptoms. Thermal and electric pulp tests were performed, as well as palpation, percussion and diagnostic staining/transillumination. Occlusal testing was conducted using articulating paper. Periapical radiographs were examined and interpreted. Descriptive statistics were used. Result: There was no pain in 53 percent of the dental organs studied. Radiographic alterations were present in 63 percent; the most common were pulp nodes (25 percent). Pulpitis was reversible in 37 percent (n= 58), and the most frequent occlusal trauma was malocclusion (n= 49). In the 156 teeth studied, the most common clinical sign was enamel wear (n= 56). Conclusions: Non-infectious pulpal disorders were present in a large number of permanent teeth of patients with occlusal trauma(AU)

Prevalencia de enfermedades pulpares o periapicales como factores de riesgo de la uveítis secundaria / Prevalence of pulp or periapical disease as risk factor of secondary uveitis

Objetivo Evaluar la prevalencia de enfermedades pulpares y periapicales como factores de riesgo de la uveítis secundaria de pacientes del ISSSTE, Mérida, Yucatán, 2013. Introducción Las enfermedades pulpares y periapicales pueden producir una reacción inflamatoria que afecta el órgano de la visión. Material y métodos Estudio descriptivo, transversal y observacional. Se efectuó: consentimiento informado, cédula de investigación con: datos demográficos, resultados del examen clínico intraoral de 12 pacientes con diagnóstico a priori de uveítis secundaria confirmado por un oftalmólogo, con presencia de enfermedad pulpar o periapical acompañada con la historia de dolor (duración, frecuencia, tipo y calidad), exámenes pulpares (palpación, percusión, térmicos y de vitalidad). Se tomaron radiografías periapicales y panorámicas. Se realizó estadística descriptiva y se utilizó la prueba chi cuadrado (χ2) de bondad de ajuste para dos categorías con la corrección de Yates. Resultados De 34 pacientes diagnosticados con diferentes tipos de uveítis, el 35.29% fue establecido como uveítis secundaria. El 33.33% de los pacientes con ésta estuvieron entre los 48-57 años de edad. Se estudiaron 19 órganos dentarios de los 12 pacientes, el 26.32% presentó enfermedad pulpar, y 73.68% periapical. Conclusión Las enfermedades que involucran a la pulpa dental y periápice, pueden producir reacción inflamatoria en el ojo.

Aim Assessment of periapical and pulp disease prevalence as a risk factor for secondary uveitis in patients attending ISSSTE (Social Security Institute for Government Workers) in 2013 in the city of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Introduction Periapical and pulp diseases can elicit inflammatory reactions which might affect vision. Material and methods The present study was of a descriptive, cross-sectioned and observational nature. Patients' Informed consent was secured. System identification card included demographic data, intraoral clinical examination results of 12 patients with an a priori diagnosis of secondary uveitis confirmed by a dentist, with presence of pulp or periapical disease along with history of pain (duration, frequency, type and quality), pulp examinations (palpation, percussion, thermal and vitality tests). Panoramic and periapical X-rays were taken, descriptive statistics were conducted as well as chi-square (χ 2) test of goodness of fit for two categories with Yates correction. Results Out of the 34 patients diagnosed with different types of uveitis, 35.29% was established as secondary uveitis. Of the aforementioned patients, 33.33% were in the 48-57 years age range. The examination encompassed 19 teeth of the 12 patients; out of these, 26.32% exhibited pulp disease and 73.68 periapical disease. Conclusion Diseases involving dental periapex and pulp may cause inflammatory reaction in the eyes.

Influência da hipertensão arterial no padrão fenotípico da lesão periapical, na diferenciação dos osteoclastos, na resposta tecidual e na capacidade de mineralização do cimento reparador MTA / Influence of hypertension in periapical lesion phenotype pattern, in osteoclastic differentiation, in tissue response and mineralization capacity of MTA repairing cement

Entre as consequências da forma de ação do MTA e seus produtos encontra-se a participação na indução da mineralização nos tecidos onde é aplicado e a redução da inflamação ali presente. Sendo a hipertensão arterial uma desordem crônica de cunho inflamatório que parece agir negativamente na mobilização do cálcio e nas estruturas ósseas do organismo, pode-se inferir que o desenvolvimento da lesão periapical e o seu tratamento por meio do uso do MTA podem ser alterados pela presença do estado hipertensivo. Dessa forma, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi de estudar a influência da hipertensão arterial no padrão fenotípico da lesão periapical, na diferenciação dos osteoclastos, na resposta inflamatória tecidual e na capacidade de mineralização dos cimentos reparadores à base de MTA. Para isso o trabalho foi dividido em três artigos. O artigo 1 comparou aspectos potenciais da formação da lesão periapical nas condições de hipertensão e normotensão, tendo como hipóteses nulas que a hipertensão não altera a quantidade de osteoclastos diferenciados, o tamanho da lesão periapical e a expressão das citocinas inflamatórias IL1α, IL1β e TNFα da lesão periapical. Esse artigo teve como resposta que, apesar de não haver diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre o tamanho da lesão periapical e a expressão de citocinas inflamatórias, ratos hipertensos apresentaram um elevado número de osteoclastos diferenciados. Já o artigo 2 investigou se a hipertensão afeta a resposta tecidual do MTA branco e cinza implantados subcutaneamente em ratos, bem como a capacidade dessas substâncias para induzir a mineralização, sendo a hipótese nula testada que a hipertensão não altera a resposta tecidual e capacidade de mineralização do MTA. Por meio dos resultados para as análises histológicas com as colorações Hematoxilina e Eosina e Von Kossa e sob luz polarizada, observou-se que a hipertensão exacerba a resposta inflamatória e diminui a capacidade de mineralização, prejudicando, dessa...

Among MTA and its products consequences, it is found the participation in mineralization induction in tissue where it is applied and reduction of inflammation maybe present. High blood pressure is a chronic inflammatory disorder that seems acting negatively on calcium mobilization and bone structures of the body. So it can be inferred that periapical lesion development and its treatment using MTA can be altered by the presence of a hypertensive state. Thus, the objective of this research was to study the influence of hypertension in periapical lesion phenotypic, in osteoclast differentiation, in tissue inflammatory response and mineralization ability of MTA repair cements. For this, work was divided into three articles. Article 1 compared potentials aspects of periapical lesion formation in hypertensive and normotensive conditions. Null hypothesis was high blood pressure does not change the number of differentiated osteoclasts, periapical lesion size and expression of IL1α, IL1β and TNFα inflammatory cytokines in apical periodontitis. Among results, although there was no statistically significant difference between periapical lesion size and inflammatory cytokines expression, hypertensive mice showed a large number of differentiated osteoclasts. Article 2 investigated whether hypertension affect tissue response and mineralization ability of white and grey MTA implanted subcutaneously in rats. Null hypotheses were that high blood pressure did not alter tissue response and mineralization capacity against MTA. Through histological analyzes with Hematoxylin and Eosin and Von Kossa stains and under Polarized Light was observed hypertension exacerbates inflammatory response and decrease mineralization capacity, damaging both tissue repair and mineralization. In turn, article 3 investigated whether hypertension affects white and gray MTA mineralization response when they were implanted subcutaneously in rats through osteoblast biomarkers RUNX-2, OPN and OCN. Null...

Influência da hipertensão arterial no padrão fenotípico da lesão periapical, na diferenciação dos osteoclastos, na resposta tecidual e na capacidade de mineralização do cimento reparador MTA / Influence of hypertension in periapical lesion phenotype pattern, in osteoclastic differentiation, in tissue response and mineralization capacity of MTA repairing cement

Entre as consequências da forma de ação do MTA e seus produtos encontra-se a participação na indução da mineralização nos tecidos onde é aplicado e a redução da inflamação ali presente. Sendo a hipertensão arterial uma desordem crônica de cunho inflamatório que parece agir negativamente na mobilização do cálcio e nas estruturas ósseas do organismo, pode-se inferir que o desenvolvimento da lesão periapical e o seu tratamento por meio do uso do MTA podem ser alterados pela presença do estado hipertensivo. Dessa forma, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi de estudar a influência da hipertensão arterial no padrão fenotípico da lesão periapical, na diferenciação dos osteoclastos, na resposta inflamatória tecidual e na capacidade de mineralização dos cimentos reparadores à base de MTA. Para isso o trabalho foi dividido em três artigos. O artigo 1 comparou aspectos potenciais da formação da lesão periapical nas condições de hipertensão e normotensão, tendo como hipóteses nulas que a hipertensão não altera a quantidade de osteoclastos diferenciados, o tamanho da lesão periapical e a expressão das citocinas inflamatórias IL1α, IL1β e TNFα da lesão periapical. Esse artigo teve como resposta que, apesar de não haver diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre o tamanho da lesão periapical e a expressão de citocinas inflamatórias, ratos hipertensos apresentaram um elevado número de osteoclastos diferenciados. Já o artigo 2 investigou se a hipertensão afeta a resposta tecidual do MTA branco e cinza implantados subcutaneamente em ratos, bem como a capacidade dessas substâncias para induzir a mineralização, sendo a hipótese nula testada que a hipertensão não altera a resposta tecidual e capacidade de mineralização do MTA. Por meio dos resultados para as análises histológicas com as colorações Hematoxilina e Eosina e Von Kossa e sob luz polarizada, observou-se que a hipertensão exacerba a resposta inflamatória e diminui a capacidade de mineralização, prejudicando, dessa...

Among MTA and its products consequences, it is found the participation in mineralization induction in tissue where it is applied and reduction of inflammation maybe present. High blood pressure is a chronic inflammatory disorder that seems acting negatively on calcium mobilization and bone structures of the body. So it can be inferred that periapical lesion development and its treatment using MTA can be altered by the presence of a hypertensive state. Thus, the objective of this research was to study the influence of hypertension in periapical lesion phenotypic, in osteoclast differentiation, in tissue inflammatory response and mineralization ability of MTA repair cements. For this, work was divided into three articles. Article 1 compared potentials aspects of periapical lesion formation in hypertensive and normotensive conditions. Null hypothesis was high blood pressure does not change the number of differentiated osteoclasts, periapical lesion size and expression of IL1α, IL1β and TNFα inflammatory cytokines in apical periodontitis. Among results, although there was no statistically significant difference between periapical lesion size and inflammatory cytokines expression, hypertensive mice showed a large number of differentiated osteoclasts. Article 2 investigated whether hypertension affect tissue response and mineralization ability of white and grey MTA implanted subcutaneously in rats. Null hypotheses were that high blood pressure did not alter tissue response and mineralization capacity against MTA. Through histological analyzes with Hematoxylin and Eosin and Von Kossa stains and under Polarized Light was observed hypertension exacerbates inflammatory response and decrease mineralization capacity, damaging both tissue repair and mineralization. In turn, article 3 investigated whether hypertension affects white and gray MTA mineralization response when they were implanted subcutaneously in rats through osteoblast biomarkers RUNX-2, OPN and OCN. Null...

The Effect of the Replantation and Full-crown Prosthesis in the Treatment of Refractory Molar Periapical Disease / 现代医院

Objective This paper will study the effect of the replantation and full crown prosthesis in the treatment of refractory molar periapical disease as well as their related factors .Methods The retrospective analysis will be used in this paper.There were 98 patients who were diagnosed as refractory molar periapical disease in our dental clinic from 2012 to 2015.These 98 cases are divided into two groups:the study group and the control group .This paper will make a comparison of the study group which represents the replantation and full crown prosthesis in the treatment and the control group which re -presents endodontic therapy .Results Through the comparison , the average effective rate of the study group is 93.9%while the control group 65.3%.There is a significant difference between two groups (P<0.01) and the rate of the study group is higher than that of the control group .Conclusion Through the analysis , this paper finds that the joint optimization of replan-tation and full crown prosthesis can provide an unconventional approach to treat refractory periapical of teeth and effectively preserve the tooth .

Expression of stem cell factor in mast cells isolated from patients with chronic periapical diseases / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM: To investigate the expression of stem cell factor (SCF) in tryptase -positive mast cells ( MCs) in different types of human periapical diseases for determining the role of SCF and MCs in the pathogenesis of peria-pical diseases.METHODS: A total 50 cases of specimens were involved in this study, including healthy control (n=20), periapical cyst (n=15) and periapical granuloma (n=15).The tissue material was fixed in 10%formalin for at least 48 h, stained with hematoxylin and eosin for the observation of histopathology, stained with immunohistochemistry for identifying MCs and MCs degranulation, and stained with double immunofluorescence for identification of tryptase-SCF double positive MCs.RESULTS:Compared with healthy control, significantly higher densities of both total and degranu-lated MCs in human periapical lesions were observed.The densities of both total and degranulated MCs in the periapical cyst were significantly higher than that in the periapical granuloma.The density of tryptase-SCF double positive MCs in the periapical lesions was significantly higher than that in the healthy controls.The density oftryptase-SCF double positive MCs in the periapical cyst was significantly higher than that in periapical granuloma.No significant difference in the density of MCs between immunohistochemistry staining and double immunofluorescence staining was observed.CONCLUSION:The tryptase-SCF double positive MCs play an active role in the pathogenesis of the periapical inflammatory lesions, particularly in the formation of fibrous tissue in periapical cyst.The potential role of the tryptase-SCF double positive MCs relates with the initiation, development, and persistence of the periapical inflammatory process.

Expression of IL-1βand IL-17 on mast cells in human periapical diseases / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM:To identify and quantify the expression of IL-1βand IL-17 in mast cells ( MCs) in different types of human pericapical diseases using double immunofluorescence staining .METHODS: The specimens ( n=102 ) , including healthy control ( n=35 ) , periapical cyst ( n=35 ) and periapical granuloma ( n=32 ) , were involved in the present study .The tissue samples were fixed in 10% buffered formalin for at least 48 h and then embedded in paraffin . Serial 5-μm-thick sections were deposited onto SuperFrost/Plus microscope glasses .Routine staining of the sections using hematoxylin&eosin ( HE) was performed for morphological evaluation .The number of IL-1βand IL-17 positive MCs was identified by double immunofluorescence staining .RESULTS:Compared with the healthy controls , the inflammation score of periapical lesions was significantly increased in the periapical patients (P<0.01).The density of IL-1βand IL-17 posi-tive MCs in the periapical lesions were obviously higher than that in the healthy controls (P<0.01).However, no signifi-cant difference between periapical cyst and periapical granuloma was observed .The Pearson correlation analysis showed that there was a positive correlation between the density of IL-1βand IL-17 double positive MCs and inflammation score in dif-ferent groups of specimens (P<0.01).CONCLUSION:There is significantly increased number of MCs , along with in-creased density of IL-1βand IL-17 positive MCs in human periapical lesions .The increased density of IL-1βand IL-17 positive MCs has the similar tendency as the severity of tissue inflammation in human periapical lesions , suggesting that IL-1βand IL-17 positive MCs may play an important role in the pathogenesis of human periapical diseases .

Misdiagnosis of florid cemento-osseous dysplasia leading to unnecessary root canal treatment: a case report

This case report demonstrates an unnecessary endodontic treatment of teeth with florid cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD) due to a misdiagnosis as periapical pathosis and emphasizes the importance of correct diagnosis to avoid unnecessary treatment. A 30-year-old woman was referred to our institution for apicoectomies of the mandibular left canine and both the lateral incisors. The periapical lesions associated with these teeth had failed to resolve after root canal treatment over a 3-year period. Radiographic examinations revealed multiple lesions on the right canine, the second premolar, and both first molars as well as the anterior region of the mandible. Based on clinical, radiographic and histological evaluations, the patient condition was diagnosed as FCOD. The patient has been monitored for 2 years. To avoid unnecessary invasive treatment, accurate diagnosis is essential before treatment is carried out in managing FCOD.

Application of team based learning in teaching of dental endodontics / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Objective To apply team based learning (TBL) in the teaching of dental endodontics for undergraduates in order to expand and deepen the TBL teaching in stomatology education.Methods TBL was used among 2008 grade oral undergraduates in Chongqing Medical University.Average test scores of 2008 grade undergraduates before and intra class were calculated and questionnaire was designed.At the same time,final examination scores between 2007 grade and 2008 grade under-graduates were compared.Results There was no significant correlation in average test scores before and intra class (r =0.027,P ＞ 0.05).Final examination scores were higher in 2008 grade than in 2007 grade.Based on the questionnaire survey,learning interests,sense of teamwork and classroom knowledge grasp of 2008 grade undergraduates were obviously elevated.Conclusions TBL teaching significantly improve students' learning effect and it can be promoted in stomotology education.

Primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma mimicking periapical disease: a case report

Primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma (PIOSCC) is a rare carcinoma, which arises within the jaws without connection to the oral mucosa and presumably develops from a remnant of odontogenic epithelium. We present a case of solid type PIOSCC in a 52-year-old male patient complaining of dull pain on his left lower molar. In this case, early stage PIOSCC mimicking a periapical lesion might lead to a one-year delay in treatment due to the misdiagnosis of osteomyelitis after extraction of the third molar. The clinical, radiological, and histologic features are described. In this case, there was initial radiographic evidence for PIOSCC mimicking a periapical lesion. Incautious radiographic interpretation and treatment procedures had delayed the correct diagnosis and resulted in extensive bony destruction during the patient's disease progression.

Periapical multilocular osteoporotic bone marrow defect / 대한구강악안면방사선학회지

A case of osteoporotic bone marrow defect, which appeared as a well-defined multilocular radiolucency overlapping the roots of mandibular right second molar, was reported. On periapical radiograph, a daughter cyst-like radiolucency was seen at the anterior margin of the lesion making it difficult to rule out odontogenic keratocyst.