Correlation between salivary biomarkers and plaque-induced gingivitis exacerbated by pregnancy

Objetive: To evaluate the correlation between salivary biomarkers (the salivary antioxidant ability, salivary level of polyphenols, and other antioxidants) with plaque-induced gingivitis exacerbated by pregnancy in pregnant and nonpregnant women. Material and Methods: For this observational study, medical records, dental examinations, and analyses of saliva samples were carried out in pregnant and nonpregnant women. A p-value of <0.05 was considered significant. Results: The pregnant women (n =17) exhibited a lower antioxidant capacity (p-value=0.0041), higher levels of polyphenols, gingival index, bleeding on probing, and subjects consuming mineral-enriched products (p-value from <0.0001 to 0.0466), and unchanged levels of phosphotungstic acid reactive substances, proteins, oral hygienic habits, plaque index and probing depth (p-value from 0.0683 to 0.8358), in comparison with the nonpregnant women (n=9). Also, a positive correlation between the gingival index and salivary polyphenol content was observed (r-value = 0.4087, p-value = 0.0202). Conclusion: The salivary polyphenols correlate with plaque-induced gingivitis exacerbated by pregnancy, suggesting a deficiency of salivary antioxidant protection.

Objetivo: Evaluar la correlación entre los biomarcadores salivales (la capacidad antioxidante salival, el nivel salival de polifenoles y otros antioxidantes) con la gingivitis inducida por placa exacerbada por el embarazo en mujeres embarazadas y no embarazadas. Material y Métodos: Para este estudio observacional, se realizaron registros médicos, exámenes dentales y análisis de muestras de saliva en mujeres embarazadas y no embarazadas. Se consideró significativo un valor de p<0,05. Resultados: Las gestantes (n=17) presentaron menor capacidad antioxidante (p=0,0041), mayores niveles de polifenoles, índice gingival, sangrado al sondaje y los sujetos que consumían productos enriquecidos con minerales (p<0,0001 a p<0,0466), y no hubo diferencias en los niveles de sustancias reactivas al ácido fosfotúngstico, proteínas, hábitos de higiene bucal, índice de placa y profundidad de sondaje (p=0,0683 a 0,8358), en comparación con las mujeres no embarazadas (n=19). Además, se observó una correlación positiva entre el índice gingival y elcontenido de polifenoles salivales (r = 0,4087, p= 0,0202). Conclusión: Los polifenoles salivales se correlacionan con la gingivitis inducida por placa y exacerbada por el embarazo, lo que sugiere una deficiencia de protección antioxidante salival.

Systemic Th17 response in the presence of periodontal inflammation

Abstract The relationship between periodontitis and the pathogenesis of other inflammatory diseases, such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and obesity has been an important topic of study in recent decades. The Th17 pathway plays a significant role in how local inflammation can influence systemic inflammation in the absence of systemic pathology. Objective: To determine Th17 biased-cells in systemically healthy patients in the presence of generalized chronic periodontitis. Methodology: A total of 28 patients were recruited without systemic inflammatory pathology, which was determined by clinical history, the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) and rheumatoid factor detection. Of these patients, 13 were diagnosed as healthy/gingivitis (H/G) and 15 as generalized chronic periodontitis (GCP). Th17 (CD4+CD161+) cells and Th17IL23R+ (CD4+CD161+IL-23R+) cells were quantified by flow cytometry, based on the total cells and on the lymphocyte region, termed the "enriched population" (50,000 events for each). Results: The percentages of Th17 cells of the H/G and periodontitis groups were similar on total cells and enriched population (19 vs 21.8; p=4.134 and 19.6 vs 21.8; p=0.55). However, Th17IL23R+ cells differ significantly between periodontally healthy patients and generalized chronic periodontitis patients in both total cell (0.22% vs 0.65%; p=0.0004) and enriched populations (0.2% vs 0.75%; p=0.0266). Conclusions: GCP patients (otherwise systemically healthy) were characterized by increased Th17-proinflammatory cell phenotype positive for the IL-23 receptor in peripheral blood. The proportion of Th17 cells that are negative for the IL-23 receptor in the peripheral blood of systemically healthy patients seemed to be unaffected by the presence or absence of chronic periodontitis.

Comportamiento de la enfermedad periodontal inmunoinflamatoria crónica. Jovellanos. Matanzas / Behavior of the chronic immunoinflammatory periodontal disease. Jovellanos. Matanzas

RESUMEN Introducción: Para la Organización Mundial de la Salud, la enfermedad periodontal representa un problema de salud pública en países industrializados y en los que están en vías de desarrollo. Afecta la calidad de vida de quienes las sufren. Este término agrupa una serie de entidades que afectan los tejidos de protección e inserción del diente, dentro de las cuales se encuentra la periodontitis, proceso inmunoinflamatoria crónico. Objetivo: estimar la prevalencia de la enfermedad periodontal inmunoinflamatoria crónica en el municipio de Jovellanos, provincia de Matanzas. Materiales y métodos: con el objetivo de estimar la prevalencia de la enfermedad periodontal inmunoinflamatoria crónica, en el municipio de Jovellanos, provincia de Matanzas se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo transversal, en el período comprendido entre el mes junio del 2009 a junio del 2010. Resultados: el 54,5 % de la población no presentó la enfermedad estudiada. El grupo de 5 a 11 años fue el que más aportó a este resultado. La enfermedad fue diagnosticada en el 45,5 % de la población examinada, la cual comenzó a manifestarse a partir del grupo de edad de 15 a 18 años. El 92,9 % de los individuos de 60 a 74 años fueron los más afectados. Conclusiones: en cuanto a la enfermedad periodontal inmuno inflamatoria la cantidad de pacientes sanos, desde el punto de vista periodontal, estuvo entre un 49,4 % y un 59,6 % del total de la población. La incidencia de la enfermedad aumenta con la edad. La presencia de bolsas resultó mayor a partir de los 35 años y causó gran afectación en los individuos de 60 a 74 años.

ABSTRACT Introduction: According to the World Health Organization, periodontal disease represents a public health problem in the developed countries and in the developing ones. It affects the life quality of people suffering it. This term groups together several entities affecting the tooth´s insertion and protection tissues; periodontitis, a chronic immunoinflammatory process, is found among them. Objective: estimate the prevalence of periodontal disease inmunoinflamatoria chronic in the municipality of Jovellanos, province of Matanzas. Materials and methods: a cross-sectional descriptive, observational study was carried out in the municipality of Jovellanos, province of Matanzas from June 2009 to June 2010 for the sake of estimating the prevalence of the chronic immunoinflammatory periodontal disease. Results: 54.5 % of the population did not present the studied disease. The 5-11-years-old group was the one contributing more to these results. The disease was diagnosed in 45.5 % of the studied population, and started to manifest beginning from the 15-18-years-old age group. 92.9 % of the individuals aged 60 to 74 years were the most affected ones. Conclusions: from the periodontal point of view, the quantity of healthy patients oscillated between 49.4 % and 59.6 % of the total population. The disease incidence increases with age. The presence of pockets was higher from the age of 35 years on, and caused great affectation in individuals aged 60-74 years.

O impacto do lúpus eritematoso sistêmico juvenil na inflamação gengival: achados clínicos, imunológicos e microbiológicos / The impact of juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus on gingival inflammation: clinical, immunological and microbiological findings

Os objetivos desse estudo foram avaliar a expressão de citocinas no soro e fluido gengival, a produção de arginina-peptidil-deiminase (anti-PPAD) e o perfil microbiológico de pacientes com lúpus eritematoso sistêmico juvenil (LESj) e comparar com indivíduos saudáveis sistemicamente. Como objetivo secundário, avaliamos o impacto do tratamento da inflamação gengival sobre a expressão das citocinas e dos níveis de anti-PPAD. Participaram do estudo 30 pacientes com LESj (idade média: 16,2 ± 1,5 anos) e 29 sem doença sistêmica (idade média 15,5 ± 2,3 anos), ambos com gengivite. Foram coletados dados reumatológicos, periodontais, sangue, fluido gengival e biofilme intrassulcular. As citocinas foram analisadas pelo multiensaio multiplex; anti-PPAD pelo ensaio de imunoabsorção enzimática (ELISA) e níveis bacterianos pelo checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization. Para avaliar variáveis categóricas foi utilizado o teste Qui-quadrado de Pearson; para as numéricas, o teste U de Mann-Whitney e para as correlações a estatística tau-b de Kendall. No estudo longitudinal, foi utilizado o teste de McNemar para dados qualitativos, e o de Wilcoxon para dados numéricos. No estudo transversal, o grupo teste apresentou maiores níveis de profundidade de bolsa à sondagem (PBS), nível de inserção clínica (NIC), % de placa e sangramento do que o controle. Na análise do soro, G-CSF foi significativamente maior e TNF-α significativamente menor no grupo teste. Na análise do fluido gengival, IL-1ß, IL-7, IL-8, IL-13, G-CSF, IFN-γ e MCP-1 foram significativamente maiores e IL-4, IL-12(p70) e GM-CSF significativamente menores no grupo teste. Não houve diferença significativa nos níveis de anti-PPAD entre os grupos. S. constellatus, A. actinomycetencomytans, E. saburreum, V. parvula, S. intermedius, C. showae e F. nucleatum foram significantemente mais numerosas no grupo teste e A. gerencseriae e T. denticola no grupo controle. Após o tratamento da inflamação gengival, o SLEDAI, %NIC 1-2 e NIC reduziram significantemente. Já os valores de PBS e %NIC 0 aumentaram. No soro, houve diminuição significativa da IL-4 e IL-5 e aumento significativo dos níveis de anti-PPAD após o tratamento. Já no fluido gengival, houve diminuição significativa da IL-1ß, IL-10 e MCP-1 e aumento significativo da IL-4, IL-12(p70), IL-17, GM-CSF e INF-α. Sendo assim, podemos concluir que pacientes com LESj apresentaram piores condições periodontais, PBS, NIC, % de placa e sangramento do que pacientes saudáveis sistemicamente. A análise de citocinas mostrou um aumento do G-CSF e TNF-α no soro e de IL-1ß, IL-7, IL-8, IL-13, G-CSF, IFN-γ e MCP-1 no fluido gengival dos pacientes com LESj. Foram identificados anticorpos anti-PPAD nos pacientes com LESj, o que pode servir como gatilho para a quebra da tolerância imunológica. O estudo longitudinal intervencionista demonstrou que o tratamento da inflamação gengival melhorou significantemente os parâmetros %NIC 1-2 e NIC. Houve uma pequena, porém significante, piora na PBS, a qual acreditamos não ter relevância clínica. Observamos também uma melhora significante no SLEDAI e dos níveis de IL-4 e IL-5 no soro e um aumento das citocinas IL-12, IL-17 e GM-CSF no fluido gengival. Já em relação ao anticorpo anti-PPAD, observamos um aumento significativo após o tratamento da inflamação gengival.

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the expression of cytokines in serum and gingival fluid, the production of arginine-peptidyl-deiminase (anti-PPAD) and the microbiological profile of patients with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (jSLE) and compare with systemically healthy individuals. As a secondary objective, we evaluated the impact of treatment of gingival inflammation on cytokine expression and anti-PPAD levels. Thirty patients with jSLE (mean age: 16.2 ± 1.5 years) and 29 without systemic disease (mean age 15.5 ± 2.3 years), both with gingivitis, participated in the study. Rheumatological and periodontal data, blood, gingival fluid and intrassulcular biofilm were collected. Cytokines were analyzed by multiplex multi-assay; anti-PPAD by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and bacterial levels by checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization. Pearson's Chi-square test was used to evaluate categorical variables; Mann-Whitney U test for numerical variables and Kendall's tau-b statistic for correlations. In longitudinal study, McNemar test was used for qualitative data, and Wilcoxon test for numerical data. In cross-sectional study, test group presented higher levels of probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), % of plaque and bleeding than control group. In serum analysis, G-CSF were significantly higher and TNF-α significantly lower in test group. In analysis of gingival fluid, IL-1ß, IL-7, IL-8, IL-13, G-CSF, IFN-γ and MCP-1 were significantly higher and IL-4, IL-12(p70) and GM-CSF were significantly lower in test group. There was no significant difference in anti-PPAD levels between groups. S. constellatus, A. actinomycetencomytans, E. saburreum, V. parvula, S. intermedius, C. showae and F. nucleatum were significantly more numerous in test group and A. gerencseriae and T. denticola in control group. After treatment of gingival inflammation, SLEDAI, % CAL 1-2 and CAL decreased significantly. Already the values of PD and % CAL 0 increased. In serum, there was a significant decrease in IL-4 and IL-5 and a significant increase in anti-PPAD levels after treatment. In gingival fluid, there was a significant decrease in IL-1ß, IL-10 and MCP-1 and significant increase in IL-4, IL-12 (p70), IL-17, GM-CSF and INF-α. Thus, we can conclude that patients with jSLE presented worse periodontal conditions, PBS, NIC, % plaque and bleeding than systemically healthy patients. Cytokine analysis showed an increase in serum G-CSF and TNF-α and IL-1ß, IL-7, IL-8, IL-13, G-CSF, IFN-γ and MCP-1 in gingival fluid of patients with jSLE. Anti-PPAD antibodies have been identified in patients with jSLE, which may serve as a trigger for impaired immune tolerance. Longitudinal interventional study demonstrated that treatment of gingival inflammation significantly improved % CAL 1-2 and CAL parameters. There was a small, but significant worsening in PBS, which we believe has no clinical relevance. We also observed a significant improvement in SLEDAI and levels of IL-4 and IL-5 in serum and an increase in cytokines IL-12, IL-17 and GM-CSF in gingival fluid. Regarding the anti-PPAD antibody, we observed a significant increase after the treatment of gingival inflammation.

Microbiological, lipid and immunological profiles in children with gingivitis and type 1 diabetes mellitus

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of periodontal pathogens, systemic inflammatory mediators and lipid profiles in type 1 diabetes children (DM) with those observed in children without diabetes (NDM), both with gingivitis. Material and methods Twenty-four DM children and twenty-seven NDM controls were evaluated. The periodontal status, glycemic and lipid profiles were determined for both groups. Subgingival samples of periodontal sites were collected to determine the prevalence of periodontal microorganisms by PCR. Blood samples were collected for IL-1-β, TNF-α and IL-6 analysis using ELISA kits. Results Periodontal conditions of DM and NDM patients were similar, without statistical differences in periodontal indices. When considering patients with gingivitis, all lipid parameters evaluated were highest in the DM group; Capnocytophaga sputigena and Capnocytophaga ochracea were more prevalent in the periodontal sites of DM children. “Red complex” bacteria were detected in few sites of DM and NDM groups. Fusobacterium nucleatum and Campylobacter rectus were frequently found in both groups. Similar levels of IL-1-β, TNF-α and IL-6 were detected in DM and NDM children. Conclusion Clinical and immunological profiles are similar between DM and NDM children. The presence of Capnocytophaga sputigena and Capnocytophaga ochracea were associated with gingivitis in DM children.

Análise da expressão imuo-histoquímica da ciclofilina A, EMMPRIN e MMP-7 na doença periodontal / Expression analysis imuo staining of cyclophilin A, EMMPRIN and MMP-7 in periodontal disease

A doença periodontal é uma entidade infecciosa que resulta da resposta imuno-inflamatória do hospedeiro aos microrganismos presentes no biofilme dentário, levando à destruição tecidual. O propósito do presente estudo foi avaliar a expressão imuno-histoquímica da ciclofilina A (CYPA), do indutor de metaloproteinases da matriz extracelular (EMMPRIN) e da metaloproteinase da matriz 7 (MMP-7) em espécimes humanos de gengiva clinicamente saudável (n=32), gengivite induzida por biofilme dentário (n=28) e periodontite crônica (n=30). Foram realizadas biópsias das três condições clínicas e feita a análise imuno-histoquímica através da contagem total do número de células positivas, correlacionando-a com parâmetros clínicos. A imunopositividade da CYPA, do EMMPRIN e da MMP-7 revelou diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os três grupos, com maiores percentuais de positividade nos espécimes de periodontite crônica, seguidos pelos espécimes de gengivite crônica e de gengiva saudável (p < 0,001). Foi evidenciada maior expressão de CYPA e MMP-7 nos grupos que tinham infiltrado inflamatório mais intenso. Foram observadas correlações das imunoexpressões de EMMPRIN, MMP-7 e CYPA, tanto entre si como com parâmetros clínicos (profundidade de sondagem e perda de inserção clínica). Foram verificadas correlações positivas entre a expressão de CYPA e as expressões da MMP-7 (r = 0,831; p < 0,001) e do EMMPRIN (r = 0,289; p = 0,006). Além disso, a profundidade de sondagem revelou correlação positiva, estatisticamente significativa, com as expressões de MMP-7 (r = 0,726; p < 0,001), EMMPRIN (r = 0,345; p = 0,001) e CYPA (r = 0,803; p < 0,001). Esses resultados evidenciam que a CYPA, o EMMPRIN e a MMP-7 podem estar associadas à patogênese e progressão da doença periodontal. (AU)

Periodontal disease is an infectious disease resulting from the immunoinflammatory response of the host to microorganisms present in the dental biofilm which causes tissue destruction. The objective of this study was to evaluate the immunohistochemical expression of cyclophilin A (CYPA), extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (EMMPRIN) and matrix metalloproteinase 7 (MMP-7) in human specimens of clinically healthy gingiva (n=32), biofilm-induced gingivitis (n=28), and chronic periodontitis (n=30). Immunopositivity for CYPA, EMMPRIN and MMP-7 differed significantly between the three groups, with higher percentages of staining in chronic periodontitis specimens, followed by chronic gingivitis and healthy gingiva specimens (p < 0.001). Immunoexpression of CYPA and MMP-7 was higher in the intense inflammatory infiltrate observed mainly in cases of periodontitis. Analysis of possible correlations between the immunoexpression of EMMPRIN, MMP-7 and CYPA and between the expression of these proteins and clinical parameters (probing depth and clinical attachment loss) showed a positive correlation of CYPA expression with MMP-7 (r = 0.831; p < 0.001) and EMMPRIN (r = 0.289; p = 0.006). In addition, there was a significant positive correlation between probing depth and expression of MMP-7 (r = 0.726; p < 0.001), EMMPRIN (r = 0.345; p = 0.001), and CYPA (r = 0.803; p < 0.001). These results suggest that CYPA, EMMPRIN and MMP-7 are associated with the pathogenesis and progression of periodontal disease. (AU)

Immunohistochemical evaluation of CD25+ cell expression in the progression of periodontal disease

It was assessed the immunohistochemical profile of CD25+ cells in cases of chronic gingivitis (CG) and chronic periodontitis (CP). Immunohistochemistry was carried out using streptoavidin-biotin complex and anti-CD25 antibody in 17 cases of CG and 25 cases of CP. Sixteen cases (94.1%) of CG were immunopositive. CD25 was focally expressed in 50% of the sample and diffusely expressed in 25%. The stained cells were localized not only beneath the epithelium, but also far from it. In relation to the cellular density quantification of CD25+ cells, score ++ was the most common. Concerning CP, all cases were immunopositive. CD25+ cells were expressed in focal or diffuse pattern either close or far from the epithelium. Diffuse distribution of positive cells throughout the connective tissue was seen in 60% of the cases and 32% showed focal or diffuse cellular pattern. Sixteen cases (64%) received score +++. It was identified that CD25+ cells are present in either a focal or a diffuse pattern in connective tissue. Significant differences in the density of cellular immunostaining between CG and CP were found. The greatest density was observed in CP cases, which suggests that the infiltrate of lymphocytes show a higher degree of cellular activation in periodontitis compared with gingivitis.

Foi avaliado o perfil imunohistoquímico das células CD25+ em casos de gengivite (CG) e periodontite crônica (CP). A imunohistoquímica foi realizada utilizando o complexo de streptoavidina-biotina e o anticorpo anti-CD25 em 17 casos de CG e 25 casos de CP. 16 casos (94.1%) de CG foram imunopositivos. O CD25 foi expresso focalmente em 50% da amostra e difusamente em 25% dos casos. As células imunomarcadas estavam localizadas não apenas no epitélio, mas também por todo o tecido conjuntivo. Em relação à quantificação da densidade celular de células CD25+, o escore ++ foi o mais comum. Em relação a CP, todos os casos foram imunopositivos. As células CD25+ foram expressas em padrão ora focal ora difuso, tanto no epitélio como no conjuntivo. A distribuição difusa das células positivas apenas no tecido conjuntivo foi observada em 60% dos casos, e 32% dos casos exibiram padrão celular ora focal ora difuso. 16 casos (64%) foram considerados como escore +++. Identificamos que as células CD25+ estão presentes em padrão ora focal ora difuso no tecido conjuntivo. Diferenças significantes na densidade da imunomarcação celular entre CG and CP foram encontradas. A maior densidade celular foi observada na periodontite, sugerindo que o infiltrado de linfócitos mostrou um maior grau de ativação celular na periodontite comparada à gengivite.

Effectiveness of non-surgical treatment to reduce il-18 levels in the gingival crevicular fluid of patients with periodontal disease

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the non-surgical periodontal treatment in reducing the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) levels of IL-18 from inflamed periodontal sites. Fourteen patients with periodontal disease were included, being 9 patients with chronic periodontitis (mean age: 48.8 SD ± 7.4 years) and 5 patients with gingivitis (mean age: 43.6 SD ± 11.8). The patients were divided in the following groups: gingivitis sites from periodontitis patients (sites GP), periodontitis sites from periodontitis patients (sites PP), and gingivitis sites from gingivitis patients (sites GG). Probing pocket depth (PPD), probing attachment level (AL), plaque index (PI) and gingival index (GI) were recorded, and gingival fluid samples were collected. The subjects received non-surgical treatment and were re-evaluated 30 days after treatment (day 30 AT). There was a significant reduction in PI in GG (1.0 ± 0.4 to 0.5 ± 0.2), GP (1.2 ± 0.3 to 0.5 ± 0.3), and in PP (1.3 ± 0.4 to 0.7 ± 0.3) 30 AT. There was also a significant reduction in the GI in GG (1.3 ± 0.3 to 0.7 ± 0.4). PPD reduced significantly in GG (2.4 ± 0.6 to 1.9 ± 0.1), and PP (6.7 ± 1.1 to 5.2 ± 0.9) 30 AT. When all the samples were analyzed together, there was a significant reduction in IL-18 (12.9 ± 7.2 to 10.0 ± 3.1). This study showed that non-surgical treatment was effective in reducing GCF levels of IL-18 from inflamed periodontal sites.

O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar o efeito do tratamento periodontal não-cirúrgico sobre os níveis da IL-18 em sítios inflamados de pacientes com doença periodontal. Foram avaliados 14 pacientes com doença periodontal, sendo 9 pacientes com periodontite crônica generalizada (idade média: 48,8 DP ± 7,4 anos) e 5 pacientes com gengivite (idade média: 43,6 DP ± 11,8 anos). Os pacientes foram divididos nos seguintes grupos: sítios sem perda de inserção nos pacientes com periodontite (GP), sítios com perda de inserção nos pacientes com periodontite (PP) e sítios sem perda de inserção nos pacientes com gengivite (GG). Profundidade de bolsa (PB), nível de inserção (NI), índice de placa (IP) e índice gengival (IG) foram avaliados e amostras do fluido gengival foram coletadas. Os pacientes receberam terapia não-cirúrgica e foram reavaliados 30 dias após tratamento (AT). Houve uma redução significante no IP dos GG (1,0 ± 0,4 para 0,5 ± 0,2), GP (1,2 ± 0,3 para 0,5 ± 0,3) e PP (1,3 ± 0,4 para 0,7 ± 0,3) 30 AT. Também houve uma redução significante no IG do GG (1,3 ± 0,3 para 0,7 ± 0,4). A profundidade de bolsa reduziu no GG (2,4 ± 0,6 para 1,9 ± 0,1) e no PP (6,7 ± 1,1 para 5,2 ± 0,9) 30 AT. Quando todas as amostras foram analisadas juntas, houve uma redução significante do IL-18 (12,9 ± 7,2 para 10,0 ± 3,1). Esse estudo mostrou que a terapia periodontal não-cirúrgica é eficaz em reduzir os níveis de IL-18 no fluido gengival de sítios inflamados.

Langerhans cells in periodontal disease of HIV- and HIV+ patients undergoing highly active antiretroviral therapy

The aim of this study was to assess and compare quantitatively the presence of S100+ Langerhans cells (LC) by immunochemistry techniques in HIV+ and HIV- gingivitis and periodontitis subjects. Additionally, it aimed to evaluate the correlation among densities of these cells with CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, and viral load levels in HIV+ subjects, all using Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART). The samples were allocated into four groups: 1) 15 subjects with moderate chronic periodontitis (MCP), HIV+; 2) 15 subjects with MCP, HIV-; 3) 10 subjects with gingivitis (G), HIV+; and 4) 10 subjects with G, HIV-. The S100+ cells were assessed in the pocket epithelium, gingival epithelium, and lamina propria. A statistically significant increase of total S100+ cells in HIV+ periodontitis subjects was observed in relation to HIV- periodontitis subjects. No increase of S100+ cells with increased inflammation was observed. No statistically significant correlation among S100+ cells and blood levels of CD4, CD8, and viral load was observed. In conclusion, the use of HAART can aid in achieving viral loads, and it is suggested that it may prevent the destruction of the LC.

Melanin: A scavenger in gingival inflammation.

Background: One of the major direct or indirect targets of ultraviolet exposure of skin is the melanocyte or the melanin -forming cell. Epidermal melanocytes act as a trap for free radicals. Based on the protective role of melanocytes in medical literature, the role of melanin pigmentation in gingiva needs to be elucidated. Periodontal pathogens and their products demonstrate the ability to induce the generation of reactive oxygen species. Hence purpose of this study was to unravel the protective role of melanin (if any) against the gingival inflammation. Materials and Methods: A total of 80 subjects; 20 in each group were selected. The selection of subjects regarding gingival pigmentation was based on Dummett's scoring criteria 0, 3. A complete medical, dental history and an informed consent were obtained from the patients. After evaluation of clinical parameters the GCF was collected using microcapillary pipettes at the selected sites. IL-1β levels were quantitated using ELISA. Results: In non-pigmented healthy and gingivitis groups, there was a positive correlation between plaque index, gingival index and bleeding index versus IL-1β level: indicating an increase in the biochemical mediator of inflammation corresponding to an increase in the clinical parameters of inflammation. Also a positive correlation was found between the gingival index and bleeding index versus the IL-1β levels in the pigmented healthy group. The pigmented gingivitis groups showed a negative correlation between the plaque index, gingival index and bleeding index. Conclusions: The clinical markers of inflammation such as gingival index, bleeding index was of low numerical value in pigmented group than in the non-pigmented group, supposedly due to the protective action of melanin. The negative correlation of clinical markers of inflammation to the IL-1β levels in the pigmented gingivitis group could possibly be attributed to the protective role of melanins.

Immunoglobulin A, G and M levels in saliva in children between 3-12 years of age, healthy and with gingivitis

El objetivo de este estudio cuantificar los niveles de inmunoglobulinas A, G y M en saliva de niños entre 3 – 12 añossanos y con gingivitis. Métodos: la muestra fue de 177 niños distribuidos en dos grupos: 24 sanos y 153 con diagnóstico de gingivitis según el índice de Loe a quienes se les tomaron muestras de saliva y por medio de la prueba de ELISA se obtuvieronlas concentraciones de las inmunoglobulinas expresadas enµg/ml. Resultados: Se encontró que en la saliva de los niños sanos los niveles de IgG son significativamente mayores que en los niños con gingivitis. El grupo gingivitis estuvo conformado por un 95.8 por ciento de niños con diagnóstico de gingivitis incipiente que presentó un promedio bajo de índice de placabacteriana. Al hacer análisis de correlación entre las variables estudiadas, se encontró una correlación directa entre la edad y el índice gingival, una correlación inversa entre la edad y el índice de placa bacteriana, correlación directa entre los niveles de IgA y la edad y correlación directa entre el índice gingival y la IgM. Conclusiones: Se encontró que en la medida en que el individuo crece aumenta el índice gingival, aunque se presenta menor cantidad de placa bacteriana. También seconcluyó que la edad es mejor predictor de los niveles de IgA que el índice gingival y el índice de placa bacteriana y que el índice gingival es mejor predictor de los niveles de IgM que la edad y el índice de placa bacteriana.

E-cadherin and CD1a expression in gingival epithelium in periodontal health, disease and post-treatment.

Background: Epithelial integrity is important for maintenance of periodontal health. It is not fully known if non-surgical periodontal therapy is capable of recreating the epithelial barrier in its functional state. Patients and Methods: Sixty-five patients (31 males and 34 females) were included in the study. They were divided into group A (healthy gingiva 16 patients), group B (gingivitis 17 patients), group C (periodontitis 17 patients), and group D (post-treatment 15 patients). Gingival samples were collected and immunohistochemical study was done using E-cadherin and CD1a antibody. Statistical analysis was done using analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by Tukey-Kramer multiple comparison test for CD1a and Tukey's highly significant difference (HSD) test for E-cadherin. Result: There was a statistically significant difference (P<0.001) in the expression of E-cadherin between healthy (1.846±0.555), gingivitis (1.100±0.994), and periodontitis group (0.700±0.483). Similarly, there was a statistically significant difference (P<0.001) in the expression of CD1a between healthy (75.70±3.09), gingivitis (42.53±3.09), and periodontitis group (29.07±3.08). However, the expression of E-cadherin (1.242±0.653) and CD1a in post-treatment samples (52.18±2.90) was lower with no statistically significant difference when compared to health. Discussion: The significant reduction in E-cadherin and CD1a levels in periodontal disease when compared to health could possibly be a result of invasion by the periodontopathogens and its subsequent sequel. Although, the post-treatment samples showed significant improvement when compared to disease, the reduction in E-cadherin and CD1a levels when compared to gingival health suggests that the epithelial barrier was not yet fully established in its functional state.

Immunohistochemical evaluation of the inflammatory response in periodontal disease

In order to contribute to the knowledge of the pathogenesis of periodontal disease, an immunohistochemical analysis of the density of inflammatory mononucleated cells and the number of dendritic cells was performed using anti-CD4, anti-CD20, anti-CD25, anti-CD68 and anti-protein S-100 antibodies in 17 cases of chronic gingivitis (CG) and 25 of chronic periodontitis (CP). The CD4+ and CD68+ cells exhibited a diffuse distribution in the connective tissue. CD20+ cell distribution was predominantly in groups and the CD25+ cells exhibited a diffuse or focal distribution. The S-100+ cells were identified in the epithelium and the lamina propria, exhibiting distinct morphology and number. The statistical analysis showed no significant differences (p>0.05) between CG and CP regarding the density of the CD4+ and CD20+ cells and the number of S-100+ cells. However, significant differences (p<0.05) were found between the groups in the density of CD25+ and CD68+ cells . The density of macrophages was greater in CG and the level of cellular activation of the lymphocyte infiltrate was greater in CP. No differences were detected between the aforementioned conditions regarding the density of the T and B lymphocytes and to the number of the dendritic cells.

Com o objetivo de contribuir para um melhor entendimento na etiopatogenia da doença periodontal, um análise imuno-histoquímica da densidade das células inflamatórias mononucleares e da quantidade das células dendríticas foi realizada utilizando os anticorpos anti-CD4, anti-CD20, anti-CD25, anti-CD68 and anti-proteína S-100 em 17 casos de gengivite crônica (GC) e 25 casos de periodontite crônica (PC). As células CD4+ e CD68+ exibiram distribuição difusa no tecido conjuntivo, enquanto que a distribuição das células CD20+ foi predominantemente em grupos, e as CD25+ exibiram distribuição ora difusa ora focal. As células S-100+ foram identificadas no epitélio e na lamina própria, exibindo morfologia e números distintos. A análise estatística não demonstrou diferenças estatisticamente significativas em relação a densidade das células CD4+ e CD20+ e no número de células S-100+ entre os casos de CG e PC. Entretanto, houve diferenças em relação a densidade das células CD25+ e CD68+ entre os grupos (p<0,05). A densidade dos macrófagos foi maior em GC e o nível de ativação celular do infiltrado linfocítico foi maior em PC, não havendo diferenças em relação a densidade de linfócitos T e B, bem como no número de células dendríticas entre as condições anteriormente mencionadas.

Interstitial and Langerhans' dendritic cells in chronic periodontitis and gingivitis

The aim of the present study was to compare quantitatively the distribution of dendritic cell subpopulations in chronic periodontitis and gingivitis. Fourteen biopsies from patients with chronic periodontitis and fifteen from patients with gingivitis were studied. An immunoperoxidase technique was used to quantify the number of Langerhans' cells (CD1a) and interstitial dendritic cells (factor XIIIa) in the oral and sulcular and junctional/pocket epithelia and in the lamina propria. A greater number of factor XIIIa+ dendritic cells in the lamina propria and CD1a+ dendritic cells in the oral epithelium were observed in gingivitis compared to the periodontitis group (p = 0.05). In the sulcular and junctional/pocket epithelia and in the lamina propria, the number of CD1a+ dendritic cells was similar in the gingivitis and periodontitis groups. In conclusion, the number of Langerhans' cells in the oral epithelium and interstitial dendritic cells in the lamina propria is increased in gingivitis compared to periodontitis, which may contribute to the different pattern of host response in these diseases.

Análise qualitativa e quantitativa do padrão de expressão imuno-histoquímica das células dendríticas na doença periodontal / Quantitative and qualitative analysis of immunohistochemical expression profile of dendritcs cells in periodontal disease

As células dendríticas agem como células apresentadoras de antígeno (APC) nas respostas imunológicas. Na doença periodontal elas são responsáveis no início e na manutenção da resposta inflamatória. O presente trabalho se propôs a uma análise imuno-histoquímica da quantidade de células dendríticas, através do anticorpo anti- SI00 e da localização das células marcadas em 17 espécimes de gengivite crônica e 25 de periodontite crônica. As células s-100+ foram evidenciadas nas camadas basal e suprabasais do epitélio, bem como, na lâmina própria, especialmente na porção papilar, com morfologia e número variados. A análise estatística não demonstrou diferença significativa no número de células S-100+ entre os casos de gengivite e periodontite crônicas

Estudio histoquímico de los cambios en la expresión de glicanos durante una gingivitis experimental en humanos / A histochemical study of glycan expression changes in a human experimental gingivitis

En tres voluntarios sanos se les indujo un modelo de gingivitis en la hemiarcada superior derecha (14 días sin ninguna medida de higiene bucal); la hemiarcada superior izquierda sirvió como control. Se tuvo el propósito de demostrar los patrones de expresión de diferentes residuos glicosídicos usando un grupo de ocho lectinas biotiniladas en encía sana y enferma. Se tomaron biopsias por congelación en los días 0, 7 y 14 del experimento y se procesaron con la técnica histoquímica de la inmunoperoxidasa. Fue posible determinar la adhesión selectiva de las lectinas a las diferentes estructuras de los tejidos epitelial y conectivo de la encía y se observó un cambio en la expresión de residuos sacáridos a medida que avanzaba la inflamación experimental, posiblemente atribuible a la creación de criptoepítopes mediante el clivaje del azúcar terminal de los glicanos, a la posible acción de una transferasa y a la especificidad de las lectinas por el grupo sanguíneo del paciente al que pertenecía el tejido bajo examen

Comparison between prostaglandin in gingival inflammation in diabetics and non-diabetics

In this study, the level of prostaglandin in gingival tissue extract obtained form diabetic and non-diabetic individuals suffering from severe gingival inflammation was estimated using prostagl and ins radioimmunoassay technique. The patients were classified into 3 groups [non-diabetics, non-insulin dependent diabetic patients and insulin-dependent diabetic patients], all had the same degree of gingival inflammation as assessed clinically by [GI] and histopathologically. All patients were subjected to full mouth debridement one month prior to any procedure. Tissue biopsies were obtained for histopathological examinations and for measuring level of PG in tissue extract. The results demonstrated a highly significant increase in PGs in diabetic patients comparing with non-diabetics, also clinical evaluations revealed a significant increase in gingival bleeding in diabetics. Chronic hyperglycemia may be responsible for exaggerated production of PGs and for microvascular changes of gingival tissue

Hipersensibilidad retardada hacia componentes de las prótesis dentales e inflamación crónica de la mucosa oral / Retarded hypersensitivity about component of the dental prosthesis and cronic inflammation of the oral mucous

Se describen cuatro pacientes con queilitis o gingivitis o ambas, persistentes por más de un año. Las biopsias en todos los casos presentaban un padrón inflamatorio crónico inespecífico donde no se identificaban agentes infecciosos o de otra etiología. Todos los pacientes tenían arreglos en su dentadura, con prótesis fijas o móviles o ambas, años antes de comenzar con la sintomatología inflamatoria. Por medio del test del parche se comprobó en cada uno de los pacientes hipersensibilidad retardada específica hacia uno o más elementos constituyentes de las prótesis. Esto último, junto con la desaparición de los síntomas cuando se procedía a una terapia con corticoides o cuando se evitaba el contacto de la prótesis coon la mucosa oral, dan algoritmos para llegar al diagnóstico de hipersensibioidsad retardada como etiología de la inflamación crónica de la mucosa oral

Anticorpos séricos IgG anti-Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans Y4 e 29523 em indivíduos com diferentes condiçöes periodontais / Serum IgG antibodies to Actinibacillus actinomycetemcomitans Y4 and 29523 in individuals with different periodontal conditions

Usando a técnica da imunofluorescência indireta, foi comparada a frequência de detecçäo e o título de anticorpos séricos IgG específicos para as cepas Y4 e 29523 do Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans entre 5 grupos de indivíduos classificados clínica e radiograficamente como portadores de periodonto normal (jovem e adulto), gengivite, periodontite e desdentados totais. Com títulos baixos, situando-se entre 1:1 e 1:40 em 82,8 por cento e 64,6 por cento dos soros, para Y4 e 29523, respectivamente, foi alta a freqüência de detecçäo de anticorpos em todos os grupos, com positividades de 87,8 por cento e 66,6 por cento. Näo se verificou diferença estatisticamente significante nos níveis médios de anticorpos para Y4 e 29523 entre os grupos. Todavia, ao se comparar os títulos para as duas bactérias entre si, os resultados para Y4 foram significantemente diferentes dos resultados para 29523 nos grupos normal jovem e de periodontite

Estudo imunohistoquímico da gengivite-HIV / Immunohistochemical study of HIV-gingivitis

A infecçäo pelo vírus HIV induz profundas alteraçöes no sistema imune do hospedeiro, incluindo perda dos linfócitos T CD4+, supressäo das respostas a antígenos T-dependentes e ativaçäo anormal dos linfócitos B. Diversas entidades patológicas säo observadas durante o curso da infecçäo por este vírus, sendo que algumas destas, como a doença periodontal inflamatória (DPI), apresentam alto grau de morbidade. Alguns estudos clínicos e microbiológicos demonstram importantes diferenças entre a gengivite-HIV e a gengivite inespecífica (pacientes HIV-negativos), embora a nível histopatológico näo exista nenhum estudo comparativo entre elas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar quantitativamente o número de linfócitos T, linfócitos T "auxiliares", linfócitos B, macrófagos, células de Langerhans, neutrófilos, plasmócitos secretores de IgG, IgM, IgE e IgA na gengivite-HIV comparado com a gengivite inespecífica. Esta avaliaçäo foi baseada na identificaçäo imunohistoquímica pela Técnica da Streptavidina-Biotina dos seguintes antígenos: CD3 (linfócitos T), OPD4 (linfócitos T "auxiliares"), CD20 (linfócitos B), CD68 (macrófagos), S-100 (células de Langerhans), elastase (neutrófilos), IgG, IgM, IgE e IgA (plasmócitos secretores de IgG, IgM, IgE e IgA, respectivamente). Os resultados mostraram maior percentual de linfócitos T, linfócitos T "auxiliares" e macrófagos na gengivite inespecífica. O número de células intraepiteliais S-100 positivas ( células de Langerhans) por campo foi maior também na gengivite inespecífica comparado com a gengivite-HIV. A gengivite-HIV apresentou percentuais maiores de plasmócitos IgG positivos e neutrófilos em relaçäo à gengivite inespecífica. Estes resultados indicam que a severidade da DPI em pacientes HIV-positivos deve estar relacionada com a própria imunodepressäo celular presente na doença e enfatizam a importância dos linfócitos T na defesa do periodonto. Os dados encontrados sugerem também que a predominância de plasmócitos e neutrófilos no infiltrado inflamatório periodontal constitui um quadro mais compatível com lesäo destrutiva