Evaluation of the Impact of Oral Hygiene and Chamomile Tea in the Development of Oral Mucositis: Pilot Study / Avaliação do Impacto da Higiene Oral Associada ao Uso do Chá de Camomila no Desenvolvimento de Mucosite Oral: Estudo-Piloto / Evaluación del Impacto de la Higiene Oral y el Té de Manzanilla en el Desarrollo de la Mucositis Oral: Estudio Piloto

Introduction: The oral mucositis (OM) represents a frequent inflammatory condition in cancer patients, and poor oral hygiene has been related as a predisposing factor for its onset. Chamomile tea has been studied as an adjunctive therapy in the management of OM due to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of chamomile tea associated with a rigorous oral hygiene in the OM prevention. Method: Randomized pilot clinical study, with 35 patients assigned to two groups. The case-group underwent oral hygiene control associated with the use of chamomile tea before starting the first cycle of chemotherapy, while the control group, there were no previous guidelines and prescriptions. Data about sociodemographic characteristics, the type of neoplasm and the chemotherapy scheme proposed were collected. The variables OM, salivary flow and pain associated to the oral cavity were evaluated, and statistical analysis was performed with significance level p <0.05. Results: It was observed that the majority of the patients had a mean age of 50 years, breast (57%) was the most prevalent tumor site and cyclophosphamide (52%), the most frequently used drug In this sample, no statistically significant result was observed in the two groups for OM, salivary flow and pain variables (p> 0.05). Conclusion: These data suggest that the use of chamomile tea and the accuracy of oral hygiene were not sufficient to prevent OM.

Introdução: A mucosite oral (MO) representa uma condição inflamatória frequente em pacientes oncológicos e uma higiene oral insatisfatória tem sido relacionada como fator predisponente para o seu surgimento. O chá de camomila vem sendo estudado como terapia adjuvante no manejo da MO em razão das suas propriedades analgésicas e anti-inflamatórias. Objetivo: Avaliar a influência do chá de camomila associada a uma rigorosa higiene oral na prevenção de MO. Método: Trata-se de um estudo-piloto clínico randomizado, no qual 35 pacientes foram alocados em dois grupos. O grupo-caso foi submetido ao controle de higiene oral associado ao uso do chá de camomila antes de iniciar o primeiro ciclo de quimioterapia; no grupo-controle, não houve orientações e prescrições prévias. Foram coletados dados referentes às características sociodemográficas, à neoplasia em questão e ao tipo de tratamento quimioterápico proposto. Foram avaliadas as variáveis MO, fluxo salivar e dor associada à cavidade oral, e realizada análise estatística com nível de significância p<0,05. Resultados: Observou-se que a maioria dos pacientes apresentava-se na quinta década de vida, a localização do tumor mais prevalente foi a mama (57%) e a droga mais utilizada por esses pacientes foi a ciclosfamida (52%). Nesta amostra, não foi observado resultado estatisticamente significativo entre os grupos, no que diz respeito às variáveis MO, fluxo salivar e dor (p>0,05). Conclusão: Os dados sugerem que o uso do chá de camomila e o rigor na higiene oral não foram suficientes para a prevenção da MO.

Introducción: La mucositis oral (MO) representa una afección inflamatoria frecuente en pacientes con cáncer, y la mala higiene bucal se ha relacionado como un factor predisponente para su aparición. El té de manzanilla se ha estudiado como una terapia adyuvante en el tratamiento de la OM debido a sus propiedades analgésicas y antiinflamatorias. Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la influencia del té de manzannilla asociado con una hygiene oral rigurosa en la prevención de la MO. Método: Fue un estudio clínico piloto aleatorizado, en el que treinta y cinco pacientes fueron asignados en dos grupos. El grupo de casos se sometió a un control de higiene oral asociado con el uso de té de manzanilla antes de comenzar el primer ciclo de quimioterapia, mientras que en el grupo de control, no había pautas ni recetas previas. Se recopilaron datos sobre las características sociodemográficas, el tipo de neoplasia y el esquema de quimioterapia propuesto. Se evaluaron las variables MO, flujo salival y dolor asociado a la cavidad oral, y se realizó un análisis estadístico con nivel de significancia p<0,05. Resultados: Se observó que la mayoría de los pacientes tenían una edad media de 50 años, el sitio del tumor más prevalente era la mama (57%) y el fármaco utilizado con mayor frecuencia era la ciclofamida (52%). En esta muestra, no se observaron resultados estadísticamente significativos entre los grupos con respecto a las variables MO, flujo salival y dolor (p>0,05). Conclusión: Estos datos sugieren que el uso de té de manzanilla y la precisión de la higiene oral no fueron suficientes para prevenir la MO.

The effect of Maras powder and smoking on the microRNA deregulation of oral mucosa

Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the effects of Maras powder (a type of smokeless tobacco obtained from Nicotiana rustica Linn and mixed with the ashes of wood, especially from oak, walnut or grapevine) on the microRNA (miRNA) deregulation of oral mucosa, and it compares these effects with those of smoking. Methodology Oral mucosal samples were collected from 74 patients, consisting of 16 nonusers, 26 smokers, and 32 Maras powder users. Genes associated with oral cancer were selected and 90 microRNAs targeting these genes were identified. MicroRNA were isolated and purified using the microRNA isolation kit. MicroRNA were expressed using Fluidigm RT-PCR. Results A positive correlation between the duration of Maras powder use with miR-31 expression levels, and a negative correlation between the Maras powder chewing time and miR-372 expression levels was found. In addition, there is a negative correlation between the amount of Maras powder consumed and expression levels of miR-375, miR-378a, miR-145, and miR-10b; moreover, another negative correlation is observed between the number of cigarettes consumed and the expression levels of miR-23a, miR-23b, miR-203a, miR-200b, and miR-375. However, miR-200b and miR-92a levels were downregulated significantly more in Maras powder users when compared with smokers and nonusers (p<0.05). Conclusion The results show both chewing Maras powder and smoking have an effect on deregulation of miR-200b and miR-92a expressions. This leads to the belief that assessing the expression of these two miRNAs is a promising noninvasive method of analysis, especially in mutagen exposures. Finally, large-scale and high-throughput studies may help to identify an extensive miRNA expression profile associated with tobacco use and improve the understanding of oral malignancies.

Increase of binucleated cells in the oral mucosa: a study on the use of psychotropics by students of a Brazilian institution

SUMMARY This study aimed to assess the prevalence of medical and nonmedical use of psychiatric medication among undergraduate students of health sciences from a public university in Brasil. Another objective was to determine the frequency of nuclear morphological abnormalities in the buccal mucosa of students using psychiatric drugs. A cross-sectional study based on a Web survey was carried out with 375 health sciences undergraduate students from schools of Pharmacy, Physical Education, Nutrition, and Medicine. Additionally, spontaneous genetic damages in exfoliated cells of the buccal mucosa of 41 individuals by counting micronucleus (MN) and binucleated (BN) cells frequencies were evaluated. The results showed 76 (20.3%) of students reported the use of psychotropic drugs after enrolling in university. The majority of these students were from Pharmacy and Medicine programs, females, aged between 18-25 years old, nonsmokers, alcohol addicts, and with a family history of mental illness. In addition, Medical students, individuals with high-income, who live alone and are in the last period of the program are more likely to use psychotropic drugs. Moreover, exposure to psychiatric medication was able to increase the number of binucleated cells. These results provide evidence that the use of psychoactive drugs is increased in the academic context and may be related to the failure of the cell cycle.

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a prevalência de uso médico e não médico de medicação psiquiátrica entre estudantes de graduação em Ciências da Saúde de uma universidade pública do Brasil. Outro objetivo foi determinar a frequência de anormalidades nucleares morfológicas na mucosa bucal desses estudantes. Realizou-se um estudo transversal baseado na Web com 375 estudantes de graduação em Ciências da Saúde das escolas de Farmácia, Educação Física, Nutrição e Medicina. Adicionalmente, danos genéticos espontâneos em células esfoliadas da mucosa bucal de 41 indivíduos foram analisados para estudo da frequência de micronúcleos e células binucleadas. Os resultados mostraram que 76 (20,8%) dos estudantes relataram que usaram drogas psicotrópicas após se matricularem na universidade. O uso desses medicamentos foi maior entre estudantes de cursos de Farmácia e Medicina, sexo feminino, idade entre 18 e 25 anos, não tabagistas, alcoolistas e histórico familiar de doença mental. Além disso, estudantes de Medicina, indivíduos com alta renda, que moram sozinhos e estão no último período do curso são mais propensos a usar drogas psicotrópicas. Ademais, a exposição à medicação psiquiátrica foi capaz de aumentar o número de células binucleadas. Esses resultados fornecem evidências de que o uso de drogas psicotrópicas aumenta no contexto acadêmico e pode estar relacionado à falha do ciclo celular.

Reações adversas a medicamentos na cavidade bucal de idosos / Adverse reactions caused by drugs in the oral cavity of the elderly / Reacciones adversas a medicamentos en la cavidad bucal de ancianos

Os indivíduos com idade avançada consomem maior número de medicações e, como consequência, surgem reações adversas frequentes a essas drogas, inclusive na cavidade bucal. O objetivo é verificar as reações adversas na cavidade oral relacionadas aos medicamentos, a fim de que sejam diagnosticadas corretamente e se executem ações que as reduzam ou eliminem. Como metodologia, nesta revisão, foram buscados artigos originais relatando estas reações em idosos, em inglês, português e espanhol, publicados de 2000 a 2018, usando-se termos relevantes ao tema, publicados on-line nas bases de dados dos periódicos da CAPES. Os artigos foram selecionados após leitura dos seus títulos e resumos efetuando-se, a seguir, leitura completa dos mesmos. Os Resultados mostram que, entre os 12 artigos selecionados, tivemos: 6 (50%) sobre xerostomia; 2 (17%) com ulcerações orais consequentes ao nicorandil; 2 (17%) com osteonecrose da mandíbula (bifosfonato e bevacizumab, um em cada); e 1 (8,3%) com ageusia (associada a romidepsin); e 1 (8,3%) com candidíase (associada a corticoide inalatório). Concluiu-se que o idoso requer atenção redobrada durante as consultas médicas e procedimentos odontológicos, em razão da associação de diferentes doenças crônicas e o uso contínuo de diversas medicações. Há necessidade de maior número de publicações focando este tema neste grupo etário, principalmente naqueles indivíduos mais longevos.

Introduction: The individuals with advanced age are the ones who consume the greatest number of medications and, as consequence, adverse reactions to these drugs often occur, including in the oral cavity. Objective: These drug-related manifestations deserve attention of health professionals so that they are properly diagnosed and actions are taken to reduce or eliminate them. Material and methods: In this article, we reviewed original articles, published from 2000 to 2018, reporting these reactions in elderly patients. Articles in English, Portuguese and Spanish were searched, using terms relevant to the topic, published online in the CAPES journals databases. The articles were selected after reading their titles and summaries and, then, the complete articles. Results: Among the 12 articles showing adverse drug reactions in the oral cavity of the elderly, we had: 6 (50%) with xerostomia and its consequences; 2 (17%) with oral ulcerations consequent to the use of nicorandil; 2 (17%) with osteonecrosis of the mandible (bisphosphonate and bevacizumab, one in each); and 1 (8.3%) with ageusia (associated with romidepsin) and 1 (8.3%) with oral candidiasis (associated with inhaled corticosteroids). Conclusion: The elderly require increased attention during medical consultations and dental procedures, due to the association of different chronic diseases and the continuous use of several medications. There is a need for a greater number of publications focusing on this theme in this age group, especially in those longevous senior individuals.

Los individuos con edad avanzada consumen mayor número de medicamentos y, como consecuencia, surgen reacciones adversas frecuentes a estos fármacos, incluso en la cavidad bucal. El objetivo es verificar las reacciones adversas en la cavidad oral relacionadas con los medicamentos, a fin de que sean diagnosticadas correctamente y se ejecuten acciones que las reduzcan o eliminen. La metodología de esta revisión se buscaron artículos originales que informaron estas reacciones en las personas mayores, en inglés, portugués y español, publicados desde 2000 hasta 2018, si el uso de términos relacionados con el tema, publicados en línea en las bases de datos CAPES periódicas. Los artículos fueron seleccionados después de leer sus títulos y resúmenes efectuando, a continuación, lectura completa de los mismos. Los resultados muestran que, entre los 12 artículos seleccionados, tuvimos: 6 (50%) sobre xerostomía; 2 (17%) con ulceraciones orales consecuentes al nicorandil; 2 (17%) con osteonecrosis de la mandíbula (bifosfonato y bevacizumab, uno en cada uno); y 1 (8,3%) con ageusia (asociada a romidepsin); y 1 (8,3%) con candidiasis (asociada a corticoides inhalados). Se concluyó que el anciano requiere atención redoblada durante las consultas médicas y procedimientos odontológicos, en razón de la asociación de diferentes enfermedades crónicas y el uso continuo de diversas medicaciones. Hay necesidad de mayor número de publicaciones enfocando este tema en este grupo de edad, principalmente en aquellos individuos más longevos.

Osteoradionecrosis of the jaws: case series treated with adjuvant low-level laser therapy and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy

Abstract Background: Osteoradionecrosis of the jaw (ORNJ) is the most severe and complex sequel of head and neck radiotherapy (RT) because of the bone involved, it may cause pain, paresthesia, foul odor, fistulae with suppuration, need for extra oral communication and pathological fracture. We treated twenty lesions of ORNJ using low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT). The objective of this study was to stimulate the affected area to homeostasis and to promote the healing of the oral mucosa. Methods: We performed aPDT on the exposed bone, while LLLT was performed around the bone exposure (red spectrum) and on the affected jaw (infrared spectrum). Monitoring and clinical intervention occurred weekly or biweekly for 2 years. Results: 100% of the sample presented clinical improvement, and 80% presented complete covering of the bone exposure by intact oral mucosa. Conclusion: LLLT and aPDT showed positive results as an adjuvant therapy to treat ORNJ.

Utilidad del conocimiento de la mucosa oral como órgano blanco para inducir farmacoinmunoterapia. revisión sistemática / Knowledge of oral mucosa as a tarjet organ to induce pharma- immunotherapy

La mucosa bucal ha sido utilizada en Medicina como órgano blanco para inducir moléculas farmacológicas, inmunomoduladoras y vacunas. Tales prácticas se han basado en "investigaciones científicas avaladas por sus resultados" y en la "Medicina basada en la evidencia". Hoy en día ambas terapias se aplican como prácticas correctas. Sin embargo, es posible establecer la pregunta siguiente: ¿Son conocidas, previamente, las características específicas de la mucosa oral y sus variantes? Para obtener una respuesta satisfactoria, se presenta una revisión sistemática de calidad, consultando en la bibliografía las cualidades específicas de la mucosa bucal.(AU)

Oral mucosa have been used in Medicine as a tarjet organ to induce pharmacological, immuno modulated molecules and vaccines .Such practices have been based on the scientific investigations results, and by "Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)". Today both therapies are applied as corrected practice. However, it´s possible to establish the following question: ¿There are known, previously, the specific characteristics of oral mucosa and its variants which could benefit or interfere the results? In order to identify relevant studies about this request, it´s present a systematic review of quality, consulting .specific bibliography.(AU)

Oral health assessment for users of marijuana and cocaine/crack substances

Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the oral health status of users of illicit drugs such as marijuana and cocaine/crack and compare it with individuals not using these chemical substances. Questionnaires were applied to 35 illicit drugs users to gather information on demographic status, general health, and use of drugs. Then, a clinical assessment of the oral health condition was performed to collect data on decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) index, salivary flow rate (SFR), and mucosal lesions. The control group was composed of 35 non-illicit drug users. In the experimental group, 91.43% were males, 80% were smokers, and 42.85% were alcoholics. Cocaine was the most common drug used (77.15%), followed by marijuana (68.6%), and crack (51.4%). The average DMFT index was 9.8 and the SFR was reduced in 60% of subjects. Mucosal alterations were detected, but no potentially malignant disorders or oral cancer were diagnosed. Compared to control group, significantly higher values for gender (40%, p = 0.0001), smoking (22.86%) and heavy drinking (5.7%) habits (p = 0.0001), SFR (31.4%; p = 0.0308), and oral lesions (p = 0.0488) were found for the experimental group, although significantly higher values were found in the control group for DMFT index (p = 0.0148). It can be concluded that the use of illicit drugs contributed to an increased prevalence of oral mucosa lesions. In addition, a decline on SFR and a reduced DMFT index was observed for illicit drug users.

Probiotic therapy reduces inflammation and improves intestinal morphology in rats with induced oral mucositis

Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of systemic administration of probiotics (PROB) on the progression of experimentally induced oral and intestinal mucositis in rats immunosuppressed by chemotherapy (5-fluorouracil: 5-FU). Twenty-four rats were divided into the following groups (n=6): GC (control), GPROB, G5FU and G5-FU/PROB. Groups GPROB and G5-FU/PROB received 1 g of probiotic incorporated into each 100 g of feed (Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Enterococcus faecium and Lactobacilllus acidophilus), beginning 30 days before oral mucositis induction. Groups G5FU and G5-FU/PROB received 60 mg/kg of 5-FU on days 0 and 2. The left oral mucosa of each animal was irritated by mechanical trauma (days 1 and 2). On days 3 and 7, three animals from each group were sacrificed, and their oral mucosa and small intestine were biopsied and processed for histopathological analysis. Groups G5-FU and G5-FU/PROB showed ulcerated oral lesions at day 3, with progression in group G5-FU and regression in group G5-FU/PROB at day 7. Histologically, less severe signs of inflammation in the oral mucosa were observed in group G5-FU/PROB than in group G5-FU. Regarding the intestine, villus-related defects of lesser magnitude were observed in group G5-FU/PROB, compared with group G5-FU. Group GPROB showed greater villus height than group GC. It can be concluded that probiotic supplementation reduced oral and intestinal inflammation in immunosuppressed rats with experimentally induced mucositis, and may protect the intestine from changes induced by chemotherapy, thus contributing to overall health.

Mucosal-dominant pemphigus vulgaris in a captopril-taking woman with angioedema

AbstractWe describe a 39-year-old woman with an apparent captopril-induced, contact mucosal-dominant pemphigus vulgaris and angioedema, who took captopril during a bout of arterial hypertension. This exposure suggests that captopril and pathophysiology of angioedema stimulated the development of pemphigus vulgaris, which was diagnosed using the novel, indirect immunofluorescence BIOCHIP mosaic, with the modification to detect serum IgG4 autoantibodies. We discuss the patient, who experienced a chain of events leading to the active stage of pemphigus vulgaris, and review concepts of pemphigus vulgaris inducible by drugs and pathological immunity.

Efectividad de la benzocaina en gel al 20% y la lidocaina en solución al 10% en pacientes que requieren punción en la mucosa oral: un ensayo clínico controlado aleatorizado cruzado a triple ciego / Effectiveness of benzocaine gel at 20% and lidocaine solution at 10% in patients requiring puncture in the oral mucosa: a randomized controlled crossover triple blind clinical trial

El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar y comparar la efectividad de la Benzocaína en gel al 20% y la Lidocaína en solución al 10% en pacientes que requerían punción en la mucosa oral. El presente es un ensayo clínico controlado aleatorizado a triple ciego y de diseño cross-over. Se llevó a cabo en la clínica dental de la Unidad de Segunda Especialización en Estomatología (USEE) de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, durante los meses de Noviembre y Diciembre del 2010 y de Enero a Marzo del 2011. La muestra estuvo conformada por 60 pacientes, cada paciente firmó un consentimiento informado y se le realizó un análisis de su estado de ansiedad mediante la escala de ansiedad estado-rasgo (IDARE). Antes de realizar la punción en la mucosa oral se aplicó 4 preparados (2 anestésicos tópicos y 2 placebos) para después determinar y comparar la efectividad de los preparados en la reducción del dolor usando la escala visual análoga (EVA). Para la recolección de los datos se usó una ficha especial para tal fin. Para la comparación de la efectividad de los preparados se empleó el Análisis de Varianza (ANOVA). La efectividad de los anestésicos en gel y en solución fue evaluada empleando el test de Tuckey para comparaciones múltiples y el T de students. La significación estadística fue del 5%. Se encontró que la Benzocaína en gel al 20% y la Lidocaína en solución al 10% son efectivos para reducir el dolor a la punción y que no existe una relación estadísticamente significativa (p= 0,0575) entre la efectividad de cada uno de ellos. La administración de Benzocaína en gel al 20% o de la Lidocaína en solución al 10% reduce el dolor a la punción en igual magnitud y pueden ser usados indistintamente en la práctica odontológica diaria.

The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of benzocaine 20% gel and lidocaine in 10% solution in patients requiring puncture in the oral mucosa. This is a randomized controlled clinical trial to triple-blind, cross-over design. It was held at the dental clinic of the Unit of Second Specialization in Dentistry (usee) of the National University of Trujillo, in the months of November and December 2010 and January to March 2011. The sample consisted of 60 patients, each patient signed an informed consent and underwent a review of their status by anxiety scale state-trait anxiety (STAI). Before the puncture in the oral mucosa four preparations (2 topical anesthetics and 2 placebo) and then determine and compare the effectiveness of preparations in reducing pain using a visual analogue scale (VAS) was applied. For data collection a special token was used for that purpose. For comparison of the effectiveness of preparations Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The effectiveness of the gel and anesthetic solution was evaluated using Tukey's test for multiple comparisons and students T. Statistical significance was 5%. We found that benzocaine 20% gel and lidocaine in 10% solution are effective at reducing pain at the puncture and that there is no statistically significant relationship (p= 0.0575) between the effectiveness of each. The administration of benzocaine 20% gel or lidocaine in 10% solution to reduce pain puncture equal and can be used interchangeably in everyday dental practice.

Serious stomatitis and esophagitis: a peculiar mucous reaction induced by pegylated liposomal doxorubicin

Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin is an important antineoplastic agent with activity in a variety of solid tumors. It has a totally different profile of pharmacokinetics and toxicity compared with doxorubicin. It rarely causes side-effects like cardiotoxicity or hair loss, but frequently results in many kinds of mucocutaneous reactions, including palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, diffuse follicular rash, intertrigo-like eruption, new formation of melanotic macules, stomatitis and radiation recall dermatitis. We present a rare case of multiple myeloma who immediately developed serious stomatitis and esophatitis associated with minor palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia after a single course of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin.

Genotoxic potential of 10% and 16% Carbamide Peroxide in dental bleaching

Dental bleaching has become one of the most frequently requested esthetic treatments in dental offices. Despite the high clinical success observed with this procedure, some adverse effects have been reported, including a potential for developing premalignant lesions, root resorption and tooth sensitivity, especially when misused. The aim of this study was to evaluate the genotoxic response using a micronucleus (MN) assay, after the application of two concentrations of carbamide peroxide. Thirty-seven patients were divided into two groups and randomly received either a 10% carbamide peroxide (CP) (19) or a 16% carbamide peroxide (18) concentration for 21 days in individual dental trays. Gingival margin cells were collected immediately before the first use (baseline), and then 15 and 45 days after baseline. The cells were placed on a histological slide, stained by the Feulgen technique, and evaluated by an experienced blinded examiner. One thousand cells per slide were counted, and the MN rate was determined. The two groups were analyzed by the Wilcoxon rank-sum test and the Kruskal-Wallis equality-of-populations rank test. A slight increase in MN was observed for both groups, in comparison with the baseline, at 15 days. However, no difference was observed between the two groups (10% and 16%), at either 15 or 45 days (p = 0.90). When bleaching is not prolonged or not performed very frequently, bleaching agents containing carbamide peroxide alone will not cause mutagenic stress on gingival epithelial cells.

Mouthwashes with hydrogen peroxide are carcinogenic, but are freely indicated on the internet: warn your patients!

It all began in Ancient Egypt where people used to bleach their teeth with antiseptic mouthwashes made of urea from human urine. Teeth harmony is promoted by expression of feelings, communication, a real window of the brain and its content! Tooth bleaching products are medicines, not cosmetics! Mouth washing with hydrogen peroxide is an illogical and dangerous procedure! Hydrogen peroxide must be used in one's mouth only when employed by a dentist who has been properly instructed to protect the mucosa, preventing it from receiving these products. How and for how long these products are going to be used require caution in order to avoid or decrease any adverse effects on the tissues. Many websites instruct people on how to purchase and prepare hydrogen peroxide so that it is used as an antiseptic mouthwash and tooth bleaching agent. Some websites even refer to dentists as "exploiters", accusing them of not instructing patients properly. In this article, we aim at providing evidence and information upon which dentists and assistants may base their thinking as well as their opinion and procedures regarding "the indiscriminate and free use of hydrogen peroxide in the mouth, on teeth and oral mucosa". Those websites, blogs and social network profiles trespass the limits of public trust and should be immediately sued by the government for committing a crime against public health.

Tudo começou no Egito antigo, onde procurava-se clarear os dentes com bochechos antissépticos com ureia da urina humana. Os dentes se harmonizam com expressões de sentimentos, na comunicação, como uma verdadeira vitrine do cérebro e seus conteúdos! Clareadores dentários são medicamentos, e não cosméticos! Bochecho com água oxigenada representa um procedimento improcedente e perigoso! O uso do peróxido de hidrogênio ou água oxigenada na boca deve ser feito diretamente pelo profissional da Odontologia, treinado para proteger as mucosas contra o contato desses produtos. O tempo e a forma de uso requerem cuidados, para se proteger ou diminuir os efeitos indesejáveis sobre os tecidos. Vários websites "ensinam" como adquirir e preparar água oxigenada para fazer bochechos antissépticos e clarear os dentes. Alguns websites se referem ao profissional da Odontologia como um "explorador", por não ensinar isso ao paciente. No presente artigo, procuraremos informar e dar fundamentos para que os profissionais da Odontologia e auxiliares possam embasar suas reflexões, opiniões e condutas relacionadas ao tema "uso indiscriminado e livre de peróxido de hidrogênio na boca sobre os dentes e mucosa bucal". Esses websites, blogs e perfis em redes sociais abusam da fé pública e deveriam ser acionados judicialmente, imediatamente, pelas autoridades públicas, pelo crime contra a saúde das pessoas.

effect of curing cycle of denture base [PMMA] on microcolonization of candida albicans

The purpose of the study was to assess the growth of Candida Albicans on Polymethylmethacrylate [PMMA] as a denture base, using various curing cycles. Total 200 samples of denture bases were prepared divided into five categories, cut into 2x2 cm, with the thickness of 1.0 mm for the analysis. 160 out of them were further divided into 4 groups for heat cure water bath polymerization. They were assessed on different temperatures i.e. 45[degree sign] c, 100 [degree sign] c 70[degree sign] c, and 70 [degree sign] c for the time span of 45, 60, 420 and 540 min respectively. The specimens of the 5th group were cured chemically. Every specimen of all the five groups was kept in the bottles along with the food stuff for 12, 24, 168, and 336 hrs. The specimens were then mounted on the glass slides to examine under the light microscope for the analysis of Candida Albicans. Results showed that the growth of Candida Albicans observed to be reduced in heat cure polymerization as compared to the ones, cured chemically. Thus concluded that among all the sample types, the group D cured at the temperature of 70 [degree sign] c for 540 min have shown the minimum growth of Candida Albicans

Oral lesions associated with hydroxyurea treatment.

Hydroxyurea (HU) is an antimetabolic agent commonly used in myeloproliferative disorders and hematological diseases as well as in severe psoriasis. Despite of usually be well tolerated, sometimes it can induce immunosuppression and mucocutaneous adverse effects associated with discomfort or pain. Nevertheless, oral mucosal adverse reactions are extremely uncommon and present as ulcers, tongue depapilation and dyschromia. Complete remission of adverse effects is usually observed after withdrawal of the medication. The aim of this paper is to report two patients with oral lesions related to HU treatment. T0 he patients were adequately managed by changing hydroxyurea with imatinib mesilate. Oral lesions are rare complications of long-term hydroxyurea treatment and may be an indication of stopping therapy and substitution with imatinib mesilate.

Reação liquenoide à carbamazepina em mucosa bucal: relato de caso / Lichenoid reaction to carbamazepine in the oral mucosa: case report

As reações liquenoides por drogas são mais comuns na pele, mas também podem ocorrer na mucosa bucal. Estas lesões são de difícil diagnóstico por causa de sua semelhança clínica com às do líquen plano oral idiopático. O presente artigo relata um caso de reação liquenoide em mucosa bucal, associado ao uso de carbamazepina, no qual o processo de diagnóstico é enfatizado.

Lichenoid drug reactions are more commom in skin, but they may also occur in the oral mucosa. It is difficult to diagnose these lesions due to their clinical similarity to the idiopathic oral lichen planus lesions. The present article reports a case of lichenoid reaction in oral mucosa associated to the use of carbamazepine, emphasizing the diagnostic process.

Oral events related to low-dose methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Low-dose methotrexate (MTX) is frequently used for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). High doses of MTX frequently produce side effects. The aim of this study was to explore oral complications of low-dose MTX therapy in a population of RA patients. This is a cross-sectional study in which oral examination was performed on a population of RA patients. Patients undergoing MTX therapy (5-20 mg weekly) for at least six months were included in the study group, and RA patients being treated under another regimen were used as controls. The frequency of oral lesions was compared between groups. The chi-square test was used to compare frequencies. Relative risk (RR) and its confidence interval (CI) were established. Significance level was set at 0.05. Twenty-eight RA patients on a low-dose MTX regimen and 21 controls were enrolled in the study. Oral lesions were found in 22 patients (78.6 percent) undergoing MTX therapy, and in 5 patients (23.8 percent) undergoing other therapies (p < 0.001). There were no significant differences regarding age, gender or dosage. The most common oral events observed in patients in the MTX group were ulcerative/erosive lesions (60.7 percent) and candidiasis (10.7 percent). Patients in the control group presented lower prevalence of the same lesions (p < 0.001). The RR for developing oral lesions was 11.73 (CI 2.57 - 58.98), with low-dose MTX therapy. In conclusion, the prevalence of oral mucosa lesions in RA patients receiving low doses of MTX therapy is higher than in RA patients not receiving the drug.

Effects of Frozen Gauze with Normal Saline and Ice on Thirst and Oral Condition of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patients: Pilot Study

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of using gauze frozen with normal saline or ice on thirst-relief and oral condition of laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients. METHODS: A quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group, pretest-posttest design was used. Participants (n=53) received either gauze frozen with normal saline (n=17), ice (n=18) or wet gauze (n=18) for thirst-relief. The subjective thirst level and oral condition of the participants were assessed before the intervention, 15 min after the first intervention and 15 min after the second intervention. RESULTS: After oral care was provided twice, there were significant differences in thirst level among the groups. When oral care was provided twice, the oral condition of tongue, saliva, mucosal membrane, and gingiva was improved in patients receiving gauze frozen with normal saline or ice. CONCLUSION: Gauze frozen with normal saline and ice can be effective for oral care in reducing the thirst level and improving the condition of the oral cavity.

Cytotoxicity of latex and non-latex orthodontic elastomeric ligatures on L929 mouse fibroblasts

This study investigated the cytotoxicity exists between latex and non-latex Orthodontic elastomeric ligatures. Six elastomeric ligatures (1 latex, 2 latex-free and 3 polyurethane) from different manufacturers were divided into 6 groups of 15 elastics each: A (Latex-free, American Orthodontics), M (Polyurethane, Morelli), G (Polyurethane,GAC International), Te (Polyurethane, Tecnident), TP (Natural latex,TP Orthodontics) and U (Latex-free,3M Unitek). The cytotoxicity assay was performed using cell cultures (L929 mouse fibroblast cell line), which were subjected to the cell viability test with neutral red ("dye-uptake") at 1, 2, 3, 7 and 28 days. Data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05). No statistically significant differences (p>0.05) were observed between Groups M and Te in all experimental periods, except at 2 days. No significant differences (p>0.05) in cell viability were found either among Groups A, G, TP and U or between Groups M and Te at 24 h or among Groups CC, A, G, TP and U at 2 and 28 days. It may be concluded that latex-free elastomeric ligatures from American Orthodontics and Unitek trademarks induced less cell lysis compared to latex and polyurethane ligatures.

Este estudo investigou a citotoxicidade entre ligaduras elásticas ortodônticas de látex e não-látex. Seis ligaduras elásticas de diferentes fabricantes (1 látex, 2 não-látex e 3 poliuretano) foram divididos em 6 grupos de 15 elásticos cada: Grupo A (látex-free, American Orthodontics), M (Poliuretano, Morelli), G (Poliuretano, GAC International), Te (Poliuretano, Tecnident), TP (látex natural, TP Orthodontics) e U (Látex-free, 3M Unitek). O ensaio de citotoxicidade foi realizado utilizando culturas de células (células da linhagem L929, fibroblastos de camundongo) que foram submetidos ao teste de viabilidade celular com vermelho neutro ("dye-uptake") em 1, 2, 3, 7 e 28 dias. A análise de variância (ANOVA), com comparações múltiplas e teste de Tukey foram empregados (α=0,05). Os resultados mostraram que não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os Grupos M e Te em todos os tempos experimentais (p>0,05), exceto em 2 dias. Não houve diferença estatisticamente (p>0,05) entre a viabilidade das células nos grupos A, G, TP e U ou entre os grupos M e Te em 24 h, ou entre os grupos CC, A, G, TP e U em 2 e 28 dias. Concluiu-se que as ligaduras elásticas látex-free das marcas American Orthodontics e Unitek induziram menor quantidade de lise celular comparado às ligaduras de látex ou poliuretano.

[ effect of qat chewing on periodontal tissues and buccal mucous membrane]

Qat leaves usually chewed during social and cultural gathering where the chewing practice may take up 5 hours. In the past, qat chewing habit was socially normalized among Yemeni adult male only, but, recently the habit spread to include a high percentage of females and even children. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of qat chewing on periodontal tissues [gingival recession and pocket depth] in addition to buccal ulcerative lesions in the oral side of chewing. The sample was 200Yemeni men over 20 years of age, who have been chewing qat for more than one year. They have been studied for the effects of qat on the chewing side compared with the opposite side that is not used for chewing. The study shows that the longer qat chewing duration, the prevalence of both gingival recession and periodontal pocket increased. Reversely, individuals with a history of less than five-year duration of chewing show almost a lower frequency of both gingival recession and periodontal pocket. The prevalence of the gingival recession and periodontal pocket is significantly more in the side of chewing. The study reveals that 56 out of 76 [73.7%] smokers are suffering from gingival recession, with a highest rate of the recession is recorded among those who have a history of smoking for more than 16 years. Only 24 cases [12%] show clinical ulcerative lesions on the buccal mucosa and there are no findings suspicious for pre-malignant or malignant changes. This study demonstrates a relationship between qat chewing and periodontal diseases, [gingival recession, pocket depth] attributed to chronic local mechanical effect. However, the study recommends further studies including longitudinal clinical inspections, biopsies of the tissue changes of qat chewers and the effects of chemicals used to accelerate the growth of the qat