Complicações odontológicas em indivíduos com insuficiência renal crônica: estudo retrospectivo / Dental complications in chronic renal failure individuals: a retrospective study

A doença renal crônica em estágio terminal pode levar a alterações sistêmicas que tornam o manejo clínico odontológico desses indivíduos desafiador, especialmente se os procedimentos forem invasivos. As preocupações incluem alteração do metabolismo de drogas, da resposta imunológica e do metabolismo ósseo, além do risco aumentado de sangramento e discussão sobre risco aumentado para endocardite infecciosa. O objetivo deste estudo retrospectivo foi conhecer a frequência e o tipo de complicações durante e após execução de procedimentos odontológicos em indivíduos com insuficiência renal crônica em diálise (IRC-D), atendidos no Centro de Atendimento a Pacientes Especiais (CAPE) da Faculdade de Odontologia da USP (FOUSP). Adicionalmente, comparamos a quantidade e o tipo de complicações entre os indivíduos que usaram antibiótico profilático e aqueles que não usaram, antes dos procedimentos odontológicos. Para tanto desenvolvemos um formulário específico para este estudo, no qual compilamos as informações relativas aos períodos trans e pós-operatórios de procedimentos odontológicos realizados nos pacientes com IRC em diálise. Nossa hipótese era a de que a prevalência de complicações durante e após os procedimentos odontológicos de indivíduos com IRC em diálise fosse baixa, e que ouso do antibiótico prescrito profilaticamente não interferiria na qualidade dareparação ou na incidência de complicações relacionadas aos procedimentos odontológicos. Analisamos retrospectivamente 225 prontuários de pacientes com IRC em diálise atendidos no CAPE-FOUSP desde 1990 até os dias atuais. Desse total, 130 eram pacientes do sexo masculino e do 95 do feminino. A idade média destes indivíduos foi de 48,4 anos. As principais doenças de base que levaram a ocorrência da IRC-HD foram a hipertensão arterial sistêmica (48 pacientes) e o diabetes mellitus (23 pacientes). Nos 225 pacientes, 1.390 procedimentos odontológicos foram realizados, dos quais 856 foram não invasivos, 443 invasivos e 91 tratamentos endodônticos. Dentre os procedimentos invasivos, houve 259 exodontias. Antes de 80 das 259 intervenções cirúrgicas (31%) houve a prescrição de antibiótico profilático em diferentes posologias; em 29 exodontias (11%) foram utilizados hemostáticos locais no momento da realização da sutura. Foram descritos nos prontuários 16 casos de sangramento transoperatório (6%), 5 casos de sangramento pós-operatório (2%) e 2 casos de complicação pós-operatória (0,8%), definidos como uma alveolite e uma infecção alveolar. Nossos resultados permitiram nos concluir que a incidência de complicações após exodontias é baixa e que o uso de antibiótico profilático (AP) não interferiu nessa incidência.

Prevalencia de Complicaciones de Post Exodoncia de Terceros Molares / Prevalence of Post-Extraction Complications of Third Molars

El Centro de Salud Familiar (CESFAM) de San Pedro de Atacama, es el único establecimiento de Atención de salud en la comuna y alrededores, se hace imperativo para los Cirujanos Dentistas ser resolutivos y entregar una solución efectiva a la demanda local. El objetivo de este trabajo consistió en determinar prevalencia de complicaciones postexodoncia de terceros molares de pacientes atendidos en CESFAM San Pedro de Atacama entre enero y octubre de 2020. Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal entre enero y octubre 2020, se realizó revisión retrospectiva de fichas clínicas manuales y base de datos electrónica de atenciones odontológicas realizadas en CESFAM. Se incluyeron en el estudio pacientes mayores 18 años, sistémicamente sanos o ASA II compensados, que se hayan realizado exodoncia de tercer molar superior o inferior y que hayan asistido a control clínico a los 7 días. Se excluyeron fichas clínicas ilegibles o sin evolución, pacientes que tuvieran antecedentes de pericoronaritis hasta 7 días previos y pacientes inmunocomprometidos. La frecuencia de complicaciones postoperatorias se relacionó según dificultad de la intervención (leve/moderada/alta) y si el diente era maxilar o mandibular. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo y estadístico de los datos obtenidos mediante prueba exacta de Fisher para evaluar asociación entre las variables utilizando programa estadístico STATA v. 15. Entre enero y octubre de 2020 se realizaron 146 exodoncias de terceros molares; 61 fueron de dificultad leve (41,7 %), 58 dificultad moderada (39,8 %) y 21 dificultad alta (18,5 %). El total de complicaciones postexodoncia alcanza 5,4 % (n=8) donde la complicación más frecuente es alveolitis. Las complicaciones postexodoncia se relacionan significativamente con el nivel de dificultad leve (p0,05).

The Communnity Health Center (CESFAM) of San Pedro de Atacama, is the only establishment of health assistance in the community and surroundings, it is imperative for Dental Surgeons to be decisive and deliver an effective solution to local demand. Determinate the prevalence of post-extraction complications of third molars in patients treated at CESFAM San Pedro de Atacama between January and October 2020. Descriptive cross- sectional study between January and October 2020. It has been done a retrospective review of manual clinical records and electronic database of dental care performed at CESFAM. Patients over 18 years old, systemically healthy or compensated ASA II, who had extracted an upper or lower third molar and who had attended a 7-day clinical check-up were included in the study. Were excluded Illegible or no follow up clinical records, patients with a history of pericoronitis up to 7 days previously, and immunocompromised patients. The frequency of postoperative complications was related to the difficulty of the intervention (mild / moderate / high) and whether the tooth was maxillary or mandibular. A descriptive and statistical analysis of the data obtained by Fisher's exact test was carried out to evaluate the association between the variables using the statistical program STATA v. 15. Between January and October 2020, 146 third molar extractions were performed; 61 were of mild difficulty (41.7 %), 58 of moderate difficulty (39.8 %) and 21 of high difficulty (18.5 %). The result of post-extraction complications reached 5.4 % (n = 8), where the most frequent complication was alveolitis. Post-extraction complications are significantly related to the level of mild difficulty (p 0,05).

La alveolitis y sus factores de riesgo en la población adulta joven / Dry socket and its risk factors in a young adult population

Introducción: La alveolitis es la complicación más frecuente de la extracción dental, y constituye la causa más común de las consultas de Urgencias, pues los pacientes presentan dolor en el período postoperatorio. Aunque la etiología de esta afección no es muy conocida, se considera que es un trastorno multifactorial. Objetivos: Determinar el tipo de alveolitis más frecuente en la muestra objeto de estudio, así como establecer la relación entre los factores de riesgo y el tipo de alveolitis. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y trasversal en el Servicio de Urgencias de la Clínica Estomatológica «Celia Sánchez Manduley», de Santa Clara, Villa Clara, desde febrero de 2020 a junio de 2021. El estudio se realizó en un total de 51 pacientes diagnosticados con alveolitis dental. Se estudiaron las siguientes variables: tipo de alveolitis y factores de riesgo (edad, sexo, antecedentes de enfermedades, el uso de tabletas anticonceptivas, hábitos tóxicos, condiciones del medio bucal, características de la maniobra quirúrgica y cuidados postoperatorios); los datos fueron recogidos en un formulario. Resultados: Predominó la alveolitis seca en las pacientes del sexo femenino. El hábito de fumar y la práctica de una maniobra quirúrgica compleja fueron los factores de riesgo preponderantes. Conclusiones: Existe una relación significativa entre la presencia de alveolitis seca y las pacientes del sexo femenino asociadas a los hábitos tóxicos, el uso de tabletas anticonceptivas, y haber sido sometidas a una maniobra quirúrgica compleja.

Introduction: dry socket is the most frequent complication after a dental extraction and constitutes the most common cause of emergency consultations, since patients have pain in the postoperative period. It is considered to be a multifactorial disorder although the etiology of this condition is not well known. Objectives: to determine the most common type of dry socket in the sample under study, as well as to establish the relationship between risk factors and the type of dry socket. Methods: a descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out in the emergency department at "Celia Sánchez Manduley" Dental Clinic, in Santa Clara, Villa Clara, from February 2020 to June 2021. The study was carried out in a total of 51 patients who were diagnosed with dry socket. Type of dry socket and risk factors such as age, gender, history of diseases, use of contraceptive tablets, toxic habits, conditions of the oral environment, characteristics of the surgical procedure and postoperative care were the variables studied; the data was collected in a form. Results: dry socket predominated in female patients. Smoking and performing a complex surgical maneuver were the predominant risk factors. Conclusions: there is a significant relationship among the presence of dry socket and female patients associated with toxic habits, the use of contraceptive tablets, and having undergone a complex surgical maneuver.

Prevalencia de alveolitis seca asociada a urgencias dolorosas durante el aislamiento social preventivo y obligatorio de la pandemia COVID-19 en un servicio de urgencias del área bonaerense metropolitana en la República ArgentinaPrevalence of dry socket associated with urgent dental extractions due to pain performed at an emergency service in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area during the mandatory preventive social isolation for the COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina / Prevalence of dry socket associated with urgent dental extractions due to pain performed at an emergency service in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area during the mandatory preventive social isolation for the COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of dry socket as a postoperative complication in cases where there was intense local pain in the preoperative state, during the preventive mandatory social isolation (PMSI) for the COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina. Methods: This was a descriptive study, which included 1209 walk-in patients at the emergency and orientational service at Buenos Aires University School of Dentistry during the PMSI from March 20 to June 20, 2020, with indication for dental extraction as well as intense acute pain at the surgical site. The presence of dry socket was exploratoryly associated with the variables age, sex, smoking and chronic medication use. Results: 1209 patients were operated, resulting in a total 1372 dental extractions. Average patient age was 41 years. The prevalence found in this study was 1.06%. Conclusion: The prevalence of dry socket was 1%, not being higher than other experiences where pain was not considered a condition prior to extraction.

Objetivo: Evaluar la prevalencia de alveolitis seca como complicación postquirúrgica, cuando existió dolor intenso local en el preoperatorio, durante el Aislamiento Social Preventivo y Obligatorios (ASPO) de la pandemia COVID-19 en la República Argentina. Material y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo en el que fueron incluidos 1209 pacientes, que presentaron indicación de exodoncia y concurrieron al servicio de urgencias y orientación de pacientes de la Facultad de Odontología de la universidad de Buenos Aires, durante el ASPO en un periodo comprendido entre el 20 de marzo y el 20 de junio de 2020, con dolor agudo e intenso en el sitio quirúrgico. La presencia de alveolitis seca fue asociada de forma exploratoria con las variables edad, sexo, tabaquiamo y medicación de uso crónico. Resultados: Fueron operados 1209 pacientes a los que se les realizaron un total de 1372 exodoncias, con un promedio de edad 41 años. La prevalencia fue de 1,06%. Conclusión: La prevalencia de alveolitis seca fue del 1%, no siendo superior a otras experiencias donde no se consideró al dolor como una condición previa a la exodoncia.

Aplicación de una jalea de caléndula al 1% en pacientes con alveolitis / Application of a 1% calendula jelly in patients with alveolitis

Objetivo: demostrar los beneficios terapéuticos del uso de una jalea de caléndula al 1% en pacientes con alveolitis. Métodos: se realizó una intervención terapéutica en el Policlínico Julián Grimau, provincia Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, entre enero y junio de 2019. Por muestreo no probabilístico se reclutó una muestra de 24 pacientes con diagnóstico de alveolitis seca o húmeda, distribuyéndose en dos grupos: A (control) y B (estudio), los cuales recibieron tratamiento convencional y jalea de caléndula al 1%, respectivamente. Se analizaron las variables: edad, sexo, tipo de alveolitis, tiempo de remisión del dolor y de cicatrización, respuesta al tratamiento (mejorado y no mejorado) y beneficios terapéuticos. Se empleó el porcentaje como medida de resumen y el test estadístico Ji al cuadrado de Independencia con un nivel de significación (a) de 0,05. Resultados: se evidenció un predominio de la alveolitis en pacientes con 19-59 años de edad (50,0%), del sexo femenino (66,7%) y del tipo húmeda (75,0%). En ambos grupos de tratamiento, el mayor porcentaje de los pacientes (17) refirió alivio del dolor a las 48 horas. En el 83,3% de los pacientes, incluidos en el grupo B, se observó menor tiempo de cicatrización. El 100% de los pacientes se categorizó como mejorado. Conclusiones: la jalea de caléndula al 1% resulta beneficiosa, dada su capacidad analgésica y cicatrizante en el tratamiento de pacientes con alveolitis.

Objective: demonstrate the therapeutic benefits of a 1 % calendula jelly in patients with alveolitis. Methods: a therapeutic intervention was carried out at the Julián Grimau Polyclinic, Santiago de Cuba province, Cuba, between January and June 2019. By non-probabilistic sampling, a sample of 24 patients with a diagnosis of dry or wet alveolitis was recruited, distributed in two groups: A (control) and B (study), who received conventional treatment and 1% calendula jelly, respectively. The variables were analyzed: age, sex, type of alveolitis, time of remission of pain and healing, response to treatment (improved and not improved) and therapeutic benefits. The percentage was used as a summary measure and the Chi-square test of Independence with a significance level (a) of 0.05. Results: a predominance of alveolitis was evidenced in patients aged 19-59 years (50.0 %), female (66.7 %) and of the wet type (75.0 %). In both treatment groups, the highest percentage of patients (17) reported pain relief at 48 hours. In 83.3% of the patients included in group B, a shorter healing time was observed. 100 % of the patients categorized as improved. Conclusions: Calendula jelly 1 % is beneficial as an analgesic and healing in the treatment of patients with alveolitis.

Incidencia de complicaciones post quirúrgicas en cirugía bucal / Incidence of post-surgical complications in oral surgery

OBJETIVO: El objetivo principal de este estudio fue determinar la incidencia de complicaciones post cirugía bucal. METODOLOGÍA: Se desarrolló un estudio observacional, descriptivo, con el uso del registro prospectivo de la totalidad de pacientes ingresados para cirugía bucal del Complejo Hospitalario San Borja-Arriarán durante doce meses de observación (abril 2017 a marzo 2018). RESULTADOS: La muestra estuvo conformada por 532 pacientes sometidos a procedimientos quirúrgicos de cirugía bucal y 29 casos de complicación postquirúrgica. La incidencia de complicaciones alcanzó un 5,5% y se observó de manera predominante en intervenciones de tipo exodoncia. La complicación mayormente observada fue la alveolitis alcanzando un 2,5% de las cirugías de terceros molares y un 3,7% de las exodoncias de otros dientes. Las hemorragias postoperatorias se observaron en un 1,1% de las cirugías de terceros molares. Otras complicaciones postquirúrgicas fueron abscesos de espacios faciales, parestesia del nervio alveolar inferior, hematomas, equimosis y periostitis. CONCLUSIÓN: Los resultados fueron similares a los reportados en la literatura tanto en su frecuencia como en el tipo de complicación.

OBJECTIVE: The main objective of this investigation was to determine the incidence of postoperative complications in oral surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational and descriptive study was developed with the use of the prospective registry of the patients admitted for oral surgery in the San Borja Arriarán Hospital Complex for a twelve-month period of observation (April 2017 to March 2018). RESULTS: The sample consisted of 532 patients undergoing surgical procedures of oral surgery and 29 cases of postoperative complications. The incidence of complications reached 5,5% and it was observed predominantly in interventions of tooth extraction. The most commonly observed complication was dry socket, reaching 2,5% of third molar surgeries and 3,7% of extractions of other teeth. Postoperative hemorrhages were observed in 1,1% of third molar surgeries. Other postoperative complications were facial spaces abscesses, paresthesia of the inferior alveolar nerve, bruising, ecchymosis and periostitis. CONCLUSIONS: The results were similar to those reported in the literature both in their frequency and in the type of complication.

Is treatment with platelet-rich fibrin better than zinc oxide eugenol in cases of established dry socket for controlling pain, reducing inflammation, and improving wound healing?

OBJECTIVES: To appraise the effectiveness of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in the management of established dry socket in terms of pain, inflammation, and wound healing. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two hundred patients with established alveolar osteitis were studied to determine the efficacy of PRF and zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) for pain control, inflammation reduction, and wound healing. Patients were randomly allocated to Group A (PRF) or Group B (ZOE). Patients were examined on the 1st, 3rd, 7th, and 14th postoperative day and evaluated for pain using visual analogue scale scores, inflammation with a gingival index score, and wound healing through a determination of the number of bony walls exposed. RESULTS: Group A showed better results in terms of pain remission, control of inflammation, and wound healing compared to Group B. Results between groups were statistically significant (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: PRF is a better alternative than ZOE for the effective management of alveolar osteitis.

Post-extraction pain in the adjacent tooth after surgical extraction of the mandibular third molar

BACKGROUND: After tooth extraction, pain due to dry socket and pain in the adjacent tooth are common. The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze pain in the adjacent tooth after surgical extraction of the mandibular third molar. METHODS: Postoperative pain due to dry socket, pain in the adjacent tooth, and pain from other causes were present. Group A included patents with dry socket alone; group B included patients with pain in the adjacent tooth alone; and group C included patients with both. The duration of symptoms was recorded. In addition, the prognosis of pain was divided into the complete improvement, improvement, maintenance, deterioration, and complete deterioration groups. RESULTS: A total of 312 mandibular third molars were extracted from 13, 60, and 10 patients in groups A, B, and C, respectively. The mean duration of symptoms was 5 days in group A and B and 15.2 days in group C. There were statistically significant differences in the duration of symptoms between groups A and C and groups B and C. CONCLUSION: Pain in the adjacent tooth after third molar extraction can be caused by inflammatory reactions and pressure on this tooth. The pain caused by pressure on the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone results from the cytokines released by osteoclasts, which are responsible for bone destruction. However, pain from periodontal ligament damage caused by excessive pressure may be misunderstood as pulpal pain. Unconscious parafunctional habits, such as clenching and bruxism, could also be associated with post-extraction pain.

Edema em lábio superior associado à alveólise de dente decíduo / Edema em lábio superior associado à alveólise de dente decíduo

Introdução: As úlceras traumáticas são caracterizadas por episódios breves e dolorosos, mas podem se tornar crônicas se o agente causador não for eliminado. A alveólise é uma alteração que pode ocorrer durante o processo de reabsorção da raiz do dente decíduo, caracterizada por sua exposição à cavidade bucal, sem reabsorção. Objetivo: Descrever o caso de uma paciente com edema no lábio superior devido à úlcera traumática causada pela exposição do ápice da raiz de um incisivo decíduo. Relato do caso: Paciente do sexo feminino, 5 anos de idade. Após exame clínico, deduziu-se que o edema labial associado com uma úlcera causada pelo contato constante com o ápice do dente que sofreu alveólise. O tratamento consistiu na extração do dente e proservação da úlcera na mucosa labial. A extração favoreceu a erupção do incisivo permanente, permitiu a cicatrização completa da lesão traumática e a remissão do edema no lábio superior. Conclusão: Embora simples, o caso ressalta a necessidade de o profissional reconhecer a alveolise, possíveis complicações associadas e a maneira adequada de tratá-las. Um caso aparentemente complexo foi resolvido simplesmente devido ao diagnóstico e tratamento adequados(AU)

Introducción: Las úlceras traumáticas se caracterizan por episodios breves y dolorosos, pero pueden llegar a ser crónicas si no se elimina el agente causal. La alveólisis es una alteración que puede ocurrir durante el proceso de reabsorción de la raíz del diente primario, caracterizada por su exposición a la cavidad bucal, sin reabsorción. Objetivo: Describir el caso de una paciente con edema en el labio superior debido a la úlcera traumática causada por la exposición del ápice de la raíz de un incisivo primario. Presentación del caso: Paciente del sexo femenino, de 5 años de edad. Después del examen clínico, se dedujo que el edema del labio estaba relacionado con la úlcera causada por el contacto constante con el ápice del diente que ha sufrido alveólisis. El tratamiento consistió en la extracción del diente y preservación de la úlcera en mucosa labial. La extracción favoreció la erupción del incisivo permanente, permitió la curación completa de la lesión traumática y la remisión del edema en el labio superior. Conclusiones: Aunque simple, el caso destaca la necesidad de que el profesional reconozca la alveólisis, posibles enfermedades asociadas y la forma adecuada de tratarlas. Un caso aparentemente complejo se resolvió simplemente debido a un diagnóstico y tratamiento adecuados(AU)

Introduction: Traumatic ulcers are characterized by short and painful episodes, but can become chronic if the causative agent is not removed. Alveolisis is an alteration that may occur during the primary tooth root resorption process, characterized by its exposure to the oral cavity, without resorption. Objective: To describe the case of a patient with an important edema and associated pain in the upper lip due to traumatic ulcer caused by exposure of the root apex of a primary incisor. Case presentation: Female patient aged 5 years old. After clinical examination, it was deduced that the lip swelling was related to the ulcer that was caused by the constant contact with the apex of the central incisor that has undergone alveolisis. The treatment consisted in the extraction of the tooth and the preservation of the labial mucosa ulcer. The extraction favored the eruption of the permanent incisor, allowed the complete healing of the traumatic lesion and the remission of the upper lip edema. Conclusions: Although simple, the case highlights the need for the professional to recognize the alveolisis and the possible associated complications as well as the appropriate way to manage them. A seemingly complex case was solved simply due to correct diagnosis and treatment(AU)

La alveolitis dental en pacientes adultos del Policlínico René Bedia Morales. Municipio Boyeros / Dental Alveolitis in adult patients in René Bedia Morales policlinic at Boyeros municipality

RESUMEN Introducción: la alveolitis dentaria es una complicación pos-textracción dental, local, dolorosa y reversible del alveolo. Objetivo: caracterizar la alveolitis dental en pacientes adultos del Policlínico "René Bedia Morales", perteneciente al municipio Boyeros. Mareriales y métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal, en el Policlínico "René Bedia Morales", municipio Boyeros, provincia La Habana, en el periodo comprendido de septiembre de 2016 a septiembre de 2017. El universo estuvo constituido por 250 pacientes, de ambos sexos. Diagnosticados con alveolitis dental tras haberse realizado exodoncia durante ese periodo. La muestra quedó conformada por 187 pacientes que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Se estudiaron las variables: edad, sexo, tipo de alveolitis y factores asociados a las mismas. La información fue recogida en un modelo de recogida de datos, bajo su consentimiento informado. Resultados: el grupo de edad más afectado fue el de 35-59 años, con 47,59 %. Predominó el sexo femenino, con un 66,84 %. Prevaleció la alveolitis seca, en un 55,08 %. Relacionado con las conductas inadecuadas del paciente, la afectación fue de un 40,64 %. El no cumplimiento de las indicaciones postoperatorias y fumar, luego de la exodoncia, fueron los factores más asociados a la alveolitis seca; con un 53,48 % y un 41,18 %, respectivamente. Conclusiones: la alveolitis afectó fundamentalmente a los pacientes de 35-59 años de edad, del sexo femenino. Con mayor frecuencia predominó la alveolitis seca relacionada a las conductas inadecuadas del paciente (AU).

ABSTRACT Introduction: Dental alveolitis is a local, painful dental pos extraction complication which is reversible. Objective: Provide a characterization of dental alveolitis in René Bedia Morales policlinic at Boyeros Municipality. Materials and methods: A descriptive transversal study was performed in René Bedia Morales policlinic at Boyeros Municipality, in Havana Province. The study was performed in a time span between September 2016 to September 2017. The study universe was constituted by 250 patients of both sexes diagnosed with dental alveolitis after have made extractions in that period of time and the sample remained formed for 187 patients , that met with the criteria of inclusion and exclusion. Age, sex, type of alveolitis and associated factors were the variables considered in the present study. The data was collected in a input data form, under the patients concern. Results: The most affected age group was from 35 to 59 years old which represents a 47,59 %, being the feminine sex the predominant group which represents a 66,84 %. Dry alveolitis was predominant in 55,08 % related to inadequate behaviors within a 40,64 % The most frequent factors associated to the non-fulfillment of the pos operatory orders, such as smoking after having performed the procedure of exodontia with a 53,48 % and 41,18 % respectively. Conclusions: Alveolitis mainly affects patients within 35-59 years old, feminine sex, and also related to inadequate behaviors of the patients (AU).

Angiogenesis and the prevention of alveolar osteitis: a review study

Angiogenesis is one of the essential processes that occur during wound healing. It is responsible for providing immunity as well as the regenerative cells, nutrition, and oxygen needed for the healing of the alveolar socket following tooth extraction. The inappropriate removal of formed blood clots causes the undesirable phenomenon of alveolar osteitis (AO) or dry socket. In this review, we aimed to investigate whether enhanced angiogenesis contributes to a more effective prevention of AO. The potential pro- or anti-angiogenic activity of different materials used for the treatment of AO were evaluated. An electronic search was performed in the PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE databases via OVID from January 2000 to September 2016 using the keywords mentioned in the PubMed and MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) terms regarding the role of angiogenesis in the prevention of AO. Our initial search identified 408 articles using the keywords indicated above, with 38 of them meeting the inclusion criteria set for this review. Due to the undeniable role of angiogenesis in the socket healing process, it is beneficial if strategies for preventing AO are directed toward more proangiogenic materials and modalities.

Acutely infected teeth: to extract or not to extract?

Abstract: Not only laymen but also dentists generally believe that extraction of acutely infected teeth should be avoided until the infection subdues by using systemic antibiotics. The aim of this study was to compare perioperative complications in routine extractions of acutely infected teeth with extractions of asymptomatic teeth. This prospective study was performed with 82 patients. Severe pain on percussion of the relevant tooth was considered as basic criteria for acute infection. The acutely infected teeth were labeled as the study group (n = 35) and the asymptomatic teeth as the control group (n = 47). The extractions were done using standard procedures. The amount of anesthetic solution used and duration of extractions were recorded. Postoperative severe pain and exposed bone with no granulation tissue in the extraction socket were indications of alveolar osteitis (AO). The level of statistical significance was accepted as 0.05. Symptoms that could indicate systemic response, including fever, fatigue, and shivering were not found. There was no statistically significant difference between groups in terms of AO, amount of anesthetic solution used, and duration of extraction. The presence of an acute infection characterized by severe percussion pain is not a contraindication for tooth extraction. Infected teeth should be extracted as soon as possible and the procedure should not be postponed by giving antibiotics.

Chlorhexidine for prevention of alveolar osteitis: a randomised clinical trial

Abstract Objective To determine the effectiveness of chlorhexidine 0.12% mouthwash (CHX) after tooth extraction for the prevention of alveolar osteitis (AO). Material and methods We conducted a double-blind randomised clinical trial stratified by risk factors. We enrolled a cohort of 822 patients who underwent dental extractions, and were considered to be at risk of developing AO (previous surgical site infection, traumatic extraction, and tobacco smoking). After extraction, patients were randomly allocated for CHX group or placebo group, matched by risk factors. The primary outcome was clinical diagnosis of AO: increasing postoperative pain for 4 d within and around the socket, and total or partial breakdown of the blood clot in the socket with or without bone exposure. Results Follow-up was completed by 744 participants (372 chlorhexidine and 372 placebo). We detected no significant differences between the two groups at baseline. After completed follow-up, risk factors were equally distributed between the two groups. Overall incidence of OA was 4.97%, in which 27 participants treated with placebo (7.26%) and 10 participants treated with CHX (2.69%) developed AO. CHX reduced the incidence of AO by 63% [Absolute Risk Reduction: 4.57 (95% CI 1.5-7.7), Number Needed to Treat: 21.88 (95% CI 13.0-69.3), Fisher's exact test: p=0.006]. No adverse effects were reported. Conclusion The use of chlorhexidine 0.12% mouthwash after tooth extraction is safe and effective in reducing the incidence of AO in high-risk patients.

Dry Socket Etiology, Diagnosis, and Clinical Treatment Techniques

Dry socket, also termed fibrinolytic osteitis or alveolar osteitis, is a complication of tooth exodontia. A dry socket lesion is a post-extraction socket that exhibits exposed bone that is not covered by a blood clot or healing epithelium and exists inside or around the perimeter of the socket or alveolus for days after the extraction procedure. This article describes dry socket lesions; reviews the basic clinical techniques of treating different manifestations of dry socket lesions; and shows how microscope level loupe magnification of 6× to 8× or greater, combined with co-axial illumination or a dental operating microscope, facilitate more precise treatment of dry socket lesions. The author examines the scientific validity of the proposed causes of dry socket lesions (such as bacteria, inflammation, fibrinolysis, or traumatic extractions) and the scientific validity of different terminologies used to describe dry socket lesions. This article also presents an alternative model of what causes dry socket lesions, based on evidence from dental literature. Although the clinical techniques for treating dry socket lesions seem empirically correct, more evidence is required to determine the causes of dry socket lesions.

Platelet rich fibrin in the management of established dry socket

OBJECTIVES: Dry socket may occur secondary to the removal of any tooth. However, most dry socket cases develop in the third molar region. Dry socket is multifactorial in nature and has been treated using various modalities with varying success rates. This study assessed the efficacy of platelet rich fibrin (PRF) in established dry socket. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ten patients of either sex aged from 41 to 64 years with established dry socket according to established criteria were treated using PRF. Evaluation was performed by observing the reduction of pain using visual analogue scale, analgesic tablet use over the follow-up period, and healing parameters. RESULTS: Pain was reduced on the first day in all patients with decreased analgesic use. Pain was drastically reduced during follow-up on the first, second, third, and seventh days with a fall in pain score of 0 to 1 after the first day alone. The pain scores of all patients decreased to 1 by the first day except in one patient, and the scores decreased to 0 in all patients after 48 hours. Total analgesic intake ranged from 2 to 6 tablets (aceclofenac 100 mg per tablet) over the follow-up period of 7 days. Healing was satisfactory in all patients by the end of the seventh day. CONCLUSION: PRF showed early pain reduction in established dry socket with minimal analgesic intake. No patients had allergic reactions to PRF as it is derived from the patient's own blood. PRF showed good wound healing. Our study suggests that PRF should be considered as a treatment modality for established dry socket.

Complicaciones postoperatorias asociadas a la cirugía del tercer molar inferior retenido / Postoperative complications associated with impacted lower third molar surgery

Antecedentes: La cirugía del tercer molar inferior retenido es unprocedimiento de rutina en la práctica de la cirugía bucal. Varias complicaciones surgen como resultado de esta intervención quirúrgica. Entre las más frecuentes se encuentran: dolor, infl amación, trismo, hemorragia, equimosis, alveolitis, infección, parestesia y dificultad para comer. Objetivos: El propósito de este estudio fue evaluar la incidencia de complicaciones postoperatorias en la cirugía del tercer molar inferior retenido en pacientes de la Unidad Académica deOdontología de la Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit a fin de tenerlas en cuenta y tomar las respectivas precauciones, ya sea para tratar de evitarlas en lo sucesivo o bien, para reconocerlas y darles tratamiento. No se incluye dolor, infl amación ni trismo. Material y métodos: Este estudio fue longitudinal y prospectivo de siete días consecutivos y de 30 días en total en 38 pacientes entre 16 y 38 años de edad. Se evaluaron las complicaciones postoperatorias relacionadas con la cirugía del tercer molar inferior. Resultados: Participaron 38 pacientes; 29 del género femenino (76.3 por ciento) y 9 del masculino (23.7 por ciento) de entre 16 y 38 años, con un promedio de edad de 23.16 ± 5.2 años. La complicación más frecuente fue la difi cultad para masticar seguida de equimosis...

Background: Impacted lower third molar surgery is a routine pro-cedure in the practice of oral surgery. However, there are various complications associated with the extraction of impacted mandibular third molars, the most common being pain, swelling, trismus, hemor-rhaging, ecchymosis, dry socket, infection, paresthesia, and diffi culty with chewing. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of postoperative complications following impacted lower third molar surgery in patients at the Academic Unit of Dentistry of the Autonomous University of Nayarit, so as to ensure these are taken into account and that the respective precautions are taken, either by attempting to avoid them in the future or to recognize and treat them. Pain, infl ammation and trismus are not analyzed in this paper. Material and methods: A longitudinal prospective study of 38 patients between the ages of 16 and 38 years old (with an average age 23.1) was carried out over seven consecutive days, with follow up examination performed at 15 and 30 days. The postoperative complications associated with lower third molar surgery were assessed. Results: 38 patients took part; 29 females (76.3%) and 9 males (23.7%) between the ages of 16 and 38 years, with a mean age of 23.16 ± 5.2 years old. The most common complication was diffi culty with chewing followed by ecchymosis...

Complicaciones intra y postquirúrgicas de exodoncias en un programa de atención comunitaria de la FOUBA en Junín de los Andes / Intra and postsurgical tooth extraction complications at a FOUBA community dentistry program in Junin de los Andes

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la incidencia de complicaciones intra y postquirúrgicas de extracciones simples en 5 días de atención comunitaria en Junín de los Andes, provincia de Neuquén, Argentina. Se realizaron 109 extracciones dentales en 74 de los pacientes que concurrieron al centro único de atención, entre el 27 y 31 de octubre de 2014, presentando piezas dentarias con indicación de extracción. Las complicaciones más frecuentemente encontradas fueron la fractura de la tabla ósea vestibular, la fractura de la corona de la pieza dentaria y el dolor posoperatorio. Complicaciones de frecuencia intermedia fueron el trismus, la alveolitis, la laceración de los tejidos blandos y la fractura de la raíz de la pieza dentaria. Se registró un caso de hemorragia primaria y una inyección accidental dentro de un vaso sanguíneo. Cuando se comparó estadísticamente la presencia de complicaciones pre y posquirúrgicas entre cirugías que duraron menos de 30 minutos y 30 minutos más, se encontró una asociación significativa; para ambas complicaciones, el porcentaje fue mayor en el segundo grupo. La práctica de extracciones simples ocasionalmente conlleva tener que manejar complicaciones. Es importante que el odontólogo general sea capaz de prevenirlas, diagnosticarlas y tratarlas. Reducir los tiempos operatorios parecería ser una medida clave para disminuir las probabilidades de aparición de complicaciones intra y posquirúrgicas.

The objective of this study was to analyze the incidence of intra and postoperative complications of simple extractions in 5 days of community care in Junín de los Andes, province of Neuquén, Argentina. A total of 109 dental extractions were performed in 74 patients who attended the single care center between October 27 and 31, 2014, presenting teeth with indication of extraction. The most frequent complications were the fracture of the buccal bone table, the fracture of the crown of the tooth and the postoperative pain. Complications of intermediate frequency were trismus, alveolitis, laceration of the soft tissues and fracture of the root of the tooth. There was a case of primary haemorrhage and an accidental injection into a blood vessel. When statistically comparing the presence of pre and postsurgical complications between surgeries that lasted less than 30 minutes and 30 minutes more, a significant association was found; for both complications, the percentage was higher in the second group. The practice of simple extractions occasionally entails having to handle complications. It is important that the general dentist be able to prevent, diagnose and treat them. Reducing operative times seems to be a key measure to decrease the chances of intraoperative and postoperative complications.