Manejo de Alteraciones Neurosensoriales Asociadas a Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Mandibulares, Scoping Review

Las alteraciones neurosensoriales son complicaciones que se pueden presentar posterior a la realización de ciertos procedimientos quirúrgicos orales. Múltiples reportes indican específicamente el territorio inervado por el nervio alveolar inferior y nervio lingual como las regiones mayormente afectadas. Dar a conocer las diferentes alternativas terapéuticas para estas complicaciones, sería de suma relevancia para el clínico, con el propósito de mejorar el pronóstico en cuanto a la recuperación neurosensorial de estos nervios. El objetivo de este trabajo fue describir el manejo terapéutico de las alteraciones neurosensoriales asociadas al daño del nervio alveolar inferior y nervio lingual, en procedimientos quirúrgicos mandibulares. La búsqueda de la literatura científica fue realizada en las bases de datos PubMed, Scopus y Web of Science. Se utilizaron los términos de búsqueda "Trigeminal nerve injuries", "lingual nerve", "mandibular nerve", "oral surgical procedures", "treatment" en conjunto al conector booleano "AND" y "OR". Fueron considerados artículos publicados entre los años 2012 y 2022. En la selección de los artículos primarios se eliminaron los duplicados y se aplicaron los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Finalmente se realizó el análisis a texto completo con un total de 14 artículos seleccionados. Un total de 14 artículos fueron revisados. Del total de artículos, 6 corresponden a terapia láser de bajo nivel, 2 a medicación y bloqueo del ganglio estrellado, 1 a bloqueo de ganglio estrellado e irradiación con luz xenón y 5 artículos corresponden a tratamiento mediante reparación microquirúrgica. La terapia láser de bajo nivel, el bloqueo del ganglio estrellado, la administración de vitamina B12/ATP y la reparación microquirúrgica son tratamientos efectivos para las alteraciones neurosensoriales ocasionadas por lesiones del nervio alveolar inferior y nervio lingual.

SUMMARY: Neurosensory abnormalities are complications can occur after performing certain oral surgical procedures. Multiple reports specifically indicate the area innervated by the inferior alveolar nerve and the lingual nerve as the most affected regions. Presenting the different therapeutic alternatives for these complications would be extremely relevant for the clinician, in order to improve the prognosis in terms of neurosensory recovery of these nerves. The objective of this study was to describe the therapeutic management of neurosensory abnormalities associated with damage to the inferior alveolar nerve and lingual nerve, in mandibular surgical procedures. The search for scientific literature was carried out in the PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases. The search terms "Trigeminal nerve injuries", "lingual nerve", "mandibular nerve", "oral surgical procedures", "treatment" together with the boolean connector "AND" and "OR" were used. Articles published between the years 2012 and 2022 were considered. In the selection of primary articles, duplicates were eliminated and the inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. Finally, the full text analysis was carried out with a total of 14 selected articles. A total of 14 articles were reviewed. About the articles, 6 correspond to low-level laser therapy, 2 to medication and stellate ganglion block, 1 to stellate ganglion block and xenon light irradiation, and 5 articles correspond to treatment by microsurgical repair. Low-level laser therapy, stellate ganglion block, vitamin B12/ATP administration, and microsurgical repair are effective treatments for neurosensory abnormalities caused by inferior alveolar nerve and lingual nerve injuries.

Rol de la Clorhexidina en sus Diferentes Formatos para la Prevención de la Alveolitis Seca: Revisión Sistemática Exploratoria

El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar el rol de la clorhexidina en sus diferentes formatos en la prevención de la alveolitis seca posterior a la extracción dental. Se realizó una búsqueda electrónica en las bases de datos de PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science. hasta el año 2021. Dos revisores de forma independiente realizaron el análisis de los artículos. La búsqueda inicial dio como resultado 192 artículos. Se descartaron 59 artículos duplicados y se realizó una revisión general inicial de títulos y resúmenes, verificando que se cumplan los criterios de inclusión y exclusión preestablecidos. De 192 estudios, 25 cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. De los 25 artículos, 10 incluyeron pacientes con factores de riesgo asociados a alveolitis seca. Respecto al sitio de extracción dental, 19 artículos incluyeron pacientes con terceros molares mandibulares. Dentro de los artículos filtrados se utilizaron tres formatos de clorhexidina: enjuague, gel bioadhesivo e irrigante; estos en diferentes concentraciones, y comparadas con distintos grupos placebos. De los estudios incluidos, 18 informaron que la clorhexidina en sus diferentes formatos proporcionaba disminución en la incidencia de alveolitis seca versus el grupo control. El uso de clorhexidina en sus diferentes formatos después de la extracción dental es altamente efectivo en la prevención de la alveolitis seca. Sin embargo, inferimos que se necesitan nuevas líneas investigativas que incluyan pacientes con factores de riesgo asociados, y estudios que no utilicen terapias complementarias, puesto que, estos factores pueden conducir a confusión en los resultados obtenidos.

The objective of this study was to investigate the role of chlorhexidine in its different formats in the prevention of dry socket after dental extraction. The electronic search was performed using keywords and MeSH terms in the databases of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, until 2021. The reviewers independently performed the analysis of the articles. The initial search resulted in 192 articles. 59 duplicate articles were discarded, and an initial general review of titles and abstracts was performed, verifying that the pre-established inclusion and exclusion criteria were met. Of 192 studies, 25 met the inclusion criteria. Of the 25 articles, 10 included patients with risk factors associated with dry socket. Regarding the site of dental extraction, 19 articles included patients with mandibular third molars. Within the filtered articles, three formats of chlorhexidine were used: rinse, bioadhesive gel and irrigant, in different concentrations, and compared with different placebo groups. Of the included studies, 18 reported that chlorhexidine in its different formats provided a decrease in the incidence of dry socket versus the control group. The use of chlorhexidine in its different formats after dental extraction, is highly effective in preventing dry socket. However, we infer that new research lines are needed that include patients with associated risk factors, and studies that do not use complementary therapies.

Ideas and methods of in vitro model establishment for cell microenvironment in COPD / 中国药理学通报

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) major chronic disease threatening public health with complex pathological mechanisms. The change of the cell microenvironment of the lung is an important part of the pathophysiology of COPD. Cell culture technology is an important method to investigate the pathological mechanism of COPD and evaluate the pharmacological effect of medicine. Here we introduce the composition of the cell microenvironment of the lung, the change of the cell microenvironment in the pathological process of COPD, and summarize the application of in vitro model mimics cell microenvironment of COPD in the study of mechanism. In addition, we aim to put forward the ideas of the in vitro model establishment of cell microenvironment of COPD.

Dynamic observation on capillarization of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells induced by Echinococcus multilocularis infection / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

Objective To investigate the capillarization of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) and its association with hepatic fibrosis during the development of alveolar echinococcosis, so as to provide the basis for unraveling the mechanisms underlying the role of LSEC in the development and prognosis of hepatic injuries and hepatic fibrosis caused by alveolar echinococcosis. Methods Forty C57BL/6 mice at ages of 6 to 8 weeks were randomly divided into a control group and 1-, 2- and 4-week infection groups, of 10 mice in each group. Each mouse in the infection groups was intraperitoneally injected with 2 000 Echinococcus multilocularis protoscoleces, while each mouse in the control group was given an equal volume of phosphate-buffered saline using the same method. All mice were sacrificed 1, 2 and 4 weeks post-infection and mouse livers were collected. The pathological changes of livers were observed using hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, and hepatic fibrosis was evaluated through semi-quantitative analysis of Masson’s trichrome staining-positive areas. The activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition were examined using immunohistochemical staining of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and collagen type I alpha 1 (COL1A1), and the fenestrations on the surface of LSECs were observed using scanning electron microscopy. Primary LSECs were isolated from mouse livers, and the mRNA expression of LSEC marker genes Stabilin-1, Stabilin-2, Ehd3, CD209b, GATA4 and Maf was quantified using real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (qPCR) assay. Results Destruction of local liver lobular structure was observed in mice 2 weeks post-infection with E. multilocularis protoscoleces, and hydatid cysts, which were surrounded by granulomatous tissues, were found in mouse livers 4 weeks post-infection. Semi-quantitative analysis of Masson’s trichrome staining showed a significant difference in the proportion of collagen fiber contents in mouse livers among the four groups (F = 26.060, P < 0.001), and a higher proportion of collagen fiber contents was detected in mouse livers in the 4-week infection group [(11.29 ± 2.58)%] than in the control group (P < 0.001). Immunohistochemical staining revealed activation of a few HSCs and ECM deposition in mouse livers 1 and 2 weeks post-infection, and abundant brown-yellow stained α-SMA and COL1A1 were deposited in the lesion areas in mouse livers 4 weeks post-infection, which spread to surrounding tissues. Semi-quantitative analysis revealed significant differences in α-SMA (F = 7.667, P < 0.05) and COL1A1 expression (F = 6.530, P < 0.05) in mouse levers among the four groups, with higher α-SMA [(7.13 ± 3.68)%] and COL1A1 expression [(13.18 ± 7.20)%] quantified in mouse livers in the 4-week infection group than in the control group (both P values < 0.05). Scanning electron microscopy revealed significant differences in the fenestration frequency (F = 37.730, P < 0.001) and porosity (F = 16.010, P < 0.001) on the surface of mouse LSECs among the four groups, and reduced fenestration frequency and porosity were observed in the 1-[(1.22 ± 0.48)/μm2 and [(3.05 ± 0.91)%] and 2-week infection groups [(3.47 ± 0.10)/μm2 and (7.57 ± 0.23)%] groups than in the control group (all P values < 0.001). There was a significant difference in the average fenestration diameter on the surface of mouse LSECs among the four groups (F = 15.330, P < 0.001), and larger average fenestration diameters were measured in the 1-[(180.80 ± 16.42) nm] and 2-week infection groups [(161.70 ± 3.85) nm] than in the control group (both P values < 0.05). In addition, there were significant differences among the four groups in terms of Stabilin-1 (F = 153.100, P < 0.001), Stabilin-2 (F = 57.010, P < 0.001), Ehd3 (F = 31.700, P < 0.001), CD209b (F = 177.400, P < 0.001), GATA4 (F = 17.740, P < 0.001), and Maf mRNA expression (F = 72.710, P < 0.001), and reduced mRNA expression of Stabilin-1, Stabilin-2, Ehd3, CD209b, GATA4 and Maf genes was quantified in three infection groups than in the control group (all P values < 0.001). Conclusions E. multilocularis infections may induce capillarization of LSECs in mice, and result in a reduction in the expression of functional and phenotypic marker genes of LSECs, and capillarization of LSECs occurs earlier than activation of HSC and development of hepatic fibrosis.

Expression of neutrophil extracellular traps and phagocytic functions among patients with hepatic alveolar echinococcosis / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

Objective To investigate the expression of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) and phagocytic function in the peripheral blood of patients with hepatic alveolar echinococcosis (HAE), and to examine their correlations with clinical inflamma tory indicators and liver functions. Methods A total of 50 patients with HAE admitted to Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University from August 2022 to June 2023 were enrolled, while 50 age- and gender-matched healthy individuals from the Centre for Healthy Examinations of the hospital during the same period served as controls. The levels of NETs markers neutrophil myeloperoxidase (MPO) and neutrophil elastase (NE) were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Peripheral blood neutrophils were isolated using density gradient centrifugation, stimulated in vitro using phorbol 12-myristate 13 acetate (PMA), and the levels of MPO and citrullination histone H3 (CitH3) released by neutrophils were quantified using flow cytometry. The phagocytic functions of neutrophils were examined using flow cytometry. In addition, the correlations of MPO and NE levels with clinical inflammatory indicators and liver biochemical indicators were examined using Spearman correlation analysis among HAE patients. Results The peripheral blood plasma MPO［(417.15 ± 76.08) ng/mL vs. (255.70 ± 80.84) ng/mL; t = 10.28, P < 0.05］, NE［(23.16 ± 6.75) ng/mL vs. (11.92 ± 3.17) ng/mL; t = 10.65, P < 0.05］and CitH3 levels［(33.93 ± 18.93) ng/mL vs. (19.52 ± 13.89) ng/mL; t = 4.34, P < 0.05］were all significantly higher among HAE patients than among healthy controls, and a lower phagocytosis rate of neutrophils was detected among HAE patients than among healthy controls［(70.85 ± 7.32)% vs. (94.04 ± 3.90)%; t = 20.18, P < 0.05］, and the ability to produce NETs by neutrophils was higher among HAE patients than among healthy controls following in vitro PMA stimulation. Pearson correlation analysis showed that the phagocytosis rate of neutrophils correlated negatively with platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), interleukin-6 (IL-6) level and C-reactive protein (CRP) level (rs = −0.515 to −0.392, all P values < 0.05), and the MPO and NE levels positively correlated with inflammatory markers NLR, PLR, CRP and IL-6 (rs = 0.333 to 0.445, all P values < 0.05) and clinical liver biochemical indicators aspartic transaminase, alanine aminotransferase, direct bilirubin and total bilirubin among HAE patients (rs = 0.290 to 0.628, all P values < 0.001). Conclusions Excessive formation of NETs is found among HAE patients, which affects the phagocytic ability of neutrophils and results in elevated levels of inflammatory indicators. NETs markers may be promising novel biomarkers for early diagnosis, monitoring, and severity assessment of liver disease.

Clinical analysis of orthodontic traction of impacted upper incisors / 口腔疾病防治

Objective@#To study the effect of orthodontic traction on the roots and periodontal soft and hard tissues of buried obstructed upper incisors.@*Methods@#This study was reviewed and approved by the ethics committee, and informed consent was obtained from the patients. From January 2018 to December 2022, 40 patients who underwent orthodontic traction on impacted upper incisors were selected; those whose contralateral homonymous apical foramen was not developed were placed in group A (23 cases), and those whose contralateral homonymous apical foramen was developed were placed in group B (17 cases). Software was used to measure the root length of the impacted upper incisors in groups A and B on cone beam CT (CBCT) images before and after traction and compare the changes in alveolar bone (alveolar bone width, labral bone plate thickness, and horizontal height of alveolar bone) and keratinized gingival width between each impacted upper incisor and the corresponding contralateral tooth immediately and one year after traction@*Results@#The root length of the impacted upper incisors increased after traction compared to before traction (P<0.05). The width of the alveolar bone at the completion of traction in group A was similar to that of the contralateral homonymous tooth (P>0.05), whereas the width of the alveolar bone at the completion of traction in group B did not reach that of the contralateral homonymous tooth, with a significant difference in width (P<0.05). Neither the labial bone plate height or width in group A or B reached that of the contralateral homonymous tooth after traction (P<0.05). The keratinized gingival width on the affected side was also significantly smaller than that on the contralateral side (P<0.05), but it was increased significantly in group A at the one-year follow-up visit (P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#Tooth traction is conducive to impacted upper incisor root growth, alveolar bone reconstruction and keratinized gingival growth but cannot produce complete symmetry with respect to the contralateral side.

Progress in diagnosis and treatment of hepatic alveolar echinococcosis / 器官移植

Hepatic echinococcosis is a chronic parasitic disease, which is caused by the larvae of Echinococcus multilocularis. It has a high risk of disability and mortality, which is also known as "parasite cancer". In clinical practice, hepatic echinococcosis can be divided into hepatic alveolar echinococcosis and hepatic cystic echinococcosis. Hepatic echinococcosis is widely prevalent worldwide. It mainly occurs in the populations residing agricultural and pastoral areas in western China, posing significant threats to the quality of life of local residents. At present, surgery is the main treatment for hepatic echinococcosis in clinical settings. With rapid development of surgical diagnosis and treatment technology and deepening understanding of hepatic echinococcosis, diagnosis and treatment regimens have also been constantly improved. In this article, research progresses on the diagnosis and treatment of hepatic alveolar echinococcosis were reviewed, aiming to provide reference for clinicians, deliver early diagnosis and treatment, mitigate adverse effects of this disease upon patients and improve clinical prognosis.

Liver transplantation for end-stage hepatic alveolar echinococcosis / 器官移植

Hepatic alveolar echinococcosis (HAE) is a common zoonotic endemic parasitic disease in western China. It lacks of typical clinical manifestations in the early stage, and symptoms become prominent during the end stage, with an alarmingly high mortality rate. Among the treatment of end-stage HAE (es-HAE), orthotopic liver transplantation is almost the only radical treatment due to insufficient remnant liver volume, uncontrollable bleeding and difficulty in vascular reconstruction in vivo. However, the shortage of donor liver and long-term postoperative use of immunosuppressants limit its application. The introduction of ex vivo liver resection and autotransplantation (ELRA) resolves this dilemma and significantly broadens the indications of es-HAE. In addition, multiple centers in China have optimized and modified ELRA to further improve the treatment system of es-HAE. At present, liver transplantation (including ELRA) of es-HAE remains a hot topic for clinicians. In this article, orthotopic liver transplantation, ELRA, auxiliary ELRA and other surgical treatment of es-HAE were reviewed, aiming to further enhance the diagnosis and treatment of es-HAE and improve clinical prognosis of the patients.

Application of the plasmatrix in alveolar ridge preservation / 口腔疾病防治

@#After tooth extraction, significant absorption occurs in the soft and hard tissues of the alveolar ridge. The goal of alveolar ridge preservation is to maintain the volume and shape of the alveolar ridge's soft and hard tissues as much as possible so as to provide suitable conditions for implant placement. Currently, there are challenges in classifying the socket for alveolar ridge preservation, such as the difficulty in directly guiding the selection of graft materials and clinical procedures and the insufficient space for particle xenograft maintenance, resulting in poor bone regeneration. Plasmatrix is an autologous blood derivative that effectively enhances tissue regeneration. This article introduced the characteristics of soft and hard tissue defects after tooth extraction and the primary applications of plasmatrix for alveolar ridge preservation (liquid plasmatrix, solid plasmatrix membrane/plug, and plasmatrix bone blocks) as well as the proposed methods for the reclassification of sockets for alveolar ridge preservation based on soft and hard tissue defects at the extraction site to facilitate the creation of clinical recommendations. The proposed classifications are as follows: Class I, extraction socket without bone defect, with or without soft tissue defect; Class Ⅱ, extraction socket with bone defect, both sides with bone wall defect less than 50%, with or without soft tissue defect; Class Ⅲ, extraction socket with bone tissue defect, at least one side with bone wall defect greater than 50%, with or without soft tissue defect. For the Class I socket, a solid plasmatrix membrane or plug is inserted, followed by injection of liquid plasmatrix, using a double-layer solid plasmatrix membrane for socket closure; for the ClassⅡ socket, plasmatrix bone blocks are inserted, followed by injection of liquid plasmatrix and secondary solidification, using absorbable collagen membrane and double-layer solid plasmatrix membrane for socket closure; for the ClassⅢ socket, tenting screws are used to maintain height, followed by implantation of plasmatrix bone blocks, injection of liquid plasmatrix and secondary solidification, using absorbable collagen membrane and double-layer solid plasmatrix membrane for socket closure. The aim of this article is to provide comprehensive knowledge of plasmatrix for oral clinicians to serve as a reference to simplify the clinical decision-making process and procedures for alveolar ridge preservation.

CBCT analysis of the relative position between maxillary central incisors and alveolar bone in Southern Chinese adults / 口腔疾病防治

Objective@#Exploring the position and bone wall thickness characteristics of the maxillary central incisors in Southern Chinese adults to provide a clinical reference for the design of immediate maxillary central incisor implantation surgery.@*Methods@#The hospital ethics committee approved the study, and the patients provided informed consent. CBCT images of 990 adult patients (aged 20-79 years) from the Stomatology Hospital (January 2018 to December 2021) were categorized based on the dental arch form and age-sex groups. Sagittal CBCT images of the maxillary central incisors were used to measure the labial and palatal bone thickness wall at 4 mm the CEJ to apical, the middle of the root, and the angle between the tooth long axis and the long axis of the alveolar process, to compare the thickness of the labial and palatal bone walls in samples of male and female patients, and to explore the relationship between the angle between the tooth long axis and the alveolar process long axis in samples of male and female patients in different age groups (20-39 years; 40-59 years; 60-79 years).@*Results@#Significant differences were found in the labiopalatine side of the alveolar bone of the maxillary incisor root position. A total of 95.8% (948/990) of the maxillary incisors were positioned more buccally, 4.1% (41/990) were positioned more midway, and 0.1% (1/990) were positioned more palatally. The thicknesses of the bone wall at the CEJ of 4 mm below the palatal side, the middle of the root, and at the apex were greater (1.82 ± 0.56 mm, 3.20 ± 1.10 mm, and 7.70 ± 2.00 mm, respectively) than those at the labial side (1.21 ± 0.32 mm, 0.89 ± 0.35 mm, and 1.86 ± 0.82 mm, respectively), with statistical significance (P<0.05). Male bone wall thickness was generally greater than female bone wall thickness (P<0.05). The angle between the long axis of male teeth and the alveolar bone was 14.77° ± 5.66°, while that of female teeth was 12.80° ± 5.70°, with a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). The angle between the long axis of teeth and the alveolar bone in the 40-59-year-old group and the 60-79-year-old group was greater than that in the 20-39-year-old group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#A total of 95.8% of adults in South China have maxillary central incisors with root deviation toward the labial bone cortex. The thickness of the labial bone wall is much thinner than that of the labial bone wall, which is the middle of the thickness of the root. In Southern Chinese adults, the angle between the upper central incisor and the long axis of the alveolar bone in males is greater than that in females, and the degree of the angle increases with age. It is recommended to pay attention to the thickness of the bone wall around the root and the angle between the teeth before immediate implantation surgery to choose a reasonable implantation plan.

Application of socket-shield technique for immediate implant placement and provisionalization in esthetic zone: a case report and literature review / 口腔疾病防治

Objective@#To investigate the effect of the socket-shield technique (SST) concurrent with immediate implant placement and provisionalization (IIPP) in the aesthetic restoration of anterior teeth.@*Methods@#A case of maxillary anterior tooth stumps with a thin labial bone wall was treated with SST for preservation of labial soft and hard tissue fullness, combined with an immediate implant placement and immediate provisional crown for restoring the shape of the tooth and gingival molding@*Results@#Immediate implant placement and provisionalization restored the morphology and function of the affected tooth in the shortest possible time. The patient's labial soft and hard tissue contours in the affected tooth area were well preserved in the 18-month follow-up after the application of the SST, which presented a better aesthetic result. The literature review indicates that the indications for SST are unrestorable maxillary anterior teeth, whose dental, periodontal and periapical tissues are healthy and intact. In the esthetic zone, root shielding is effective in maintaining the soft and hard tissue contour on the labial side of the implant. However, there is no consensus on the technical details of SST, such as the ideal coronal height and thickness of the shield, and the management of the gap between the shield and the implant. Thus, more clinical studies and histologic evidence are needed to provide a reference for clinical decision-making. In addition, digital technology can improve the accuracy of implant placement and shield preparation.@*Conclusion@#The correct application of SST combined with IIPP in the esthetic zone can ensure esthetic results. However, more high-quality evidence-based medical evidence is needed for its long-term efficacy, and indications should be strictly controlled during clinical application.

The intra- and inter-rater reproducibility of bone level measurements at strategic mini-implants using dental panoramic radiography

Abstract Objectives: This experimental study focused on the intra- and inter-rater reproducibility of vertical bone level (VBL) measurements at strategic mini-implants (MI) using digital panoramic radiographs (PR). Study design: VBLs of 152 MIs for removable partial denture stabilization at 50 randomly chosen PRs from a clinical trial were digitally evaluated by three ratters. Rater deviations exceeding 0.5 mm were re-examined. The intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) was applied to estimate reliability. The smallest detectable change (SDC) was interrelated to the minimal clinically important change of 0.2 mm. Results: The first measurement round revealed intra- and inter-rater ICCs of > 0.8. However, 28 sites (9 %) were unreadable, and 97 sites (32 %) revealed differences between observers of ≥ 0.5 mm. Following a consensus session and re-training, an additional 8 sites were excluded and all remaining VBL differences were ≤ 0.5 mm. Thus, the SDCs with 95 % credibility were improved from 0.73 to 0.31 mm in the intra-rater and from 1.52 to 0.34 mm in the interrater statistics. Given a 50 % credibility for this special setting, both the intra- and inter-rater SDCs were 0.11 mm. Conclusions: Digital PR can be reliably utilized to determine VBLs around MIs under conditions of at least two trained observers, mutual calibration sessions, and exclusion of unquantifiable radiographs. German Clinical Trials Register ID:DRKS00007589, www.germanctr.de

Partial extraction therapies (PET): a review of the literature / Terapias de extração parcial (TEP): uma revisão da literatura

ABSTRACT One of the most common dental procedures is tooth extraction; however, the bone defect resulting from the process is only partially restored, leading to considerable bone loss. To rehabilitate a fully or partially edentulous patient, we must handle these sites with delicate surgical procedures. There is a large literature presenting attempts to overcome the negative effects of a dental extraction, with the aim of reducing tissue volume loss or restoring the alveolar architecture. In this context, Partial Extraction Therapy (PET) represents a subgroup of interventions to prevent bone loss after extraction using the tooth itself to prevent alveolar bone loss. This literature review aims to make a survey of the published articles on PET, with an emphasis on socket shield technique, and to explain the other techniques such as root burial, pontic-shield and proximal socket-shield, their indications and counter indications in order to deepen the knowledge of these techniques. To identify the included or considered studies, we adopted a detailed search strategy for MEDLINE and Cochrane Library focused in the last 31 years, whose language was English, Spanish or Portuguese. This text presents an analysis of current data regarding the alternatives for alveolar preservation and the installation of immediate implants in these areas, presenting the possibility of a different surgical technique. However, due to the immaturity and lack of conclusive scientific evidence regarding the predictability of the procedures, it is considered that the use of the socket shield technique must be done in an extremely cautious way.

RESUMO Um dos procedimentos odontológicos mais comuns é a extração dentária, contudo, , o defeito ósseo decorrente do processo é apenas parcialmente restaurado, levando a uma perda ossea volumétrica consideravel. Para reabilitar um paciente totalmente ou parcialmente desdentado, devemos manusear estes sitios com intervenções cirúrgicas delicadas. Há uma vasta literatura apresentando tentativas de transpor os efeitos negativos de uma extração dentária, com o objetivo de diminuir a perda volumétrica tecidual ou restaurar a arquitetura alveolar. Neste contexto, a Terapia de Extração Parcial (TEP) representa um subgrupo de intervenções para prevenir a perda óssea após exodontia, usando o próprio dente para prevenir a perda óssea alveolar. Essa revisão de literatura tem por objetivo fazer um levantamento dos artigos publicados sobre as TEP, com ênfase na técnica de socket shield, e explanar a cerca das demais técnicas como sepultamento radicular, pontic-shield e proximal socket-shield, suas indicações e contra-indicações, a fim de aprofundar o conhecimento dessas técnicas. Para a identificação dos estudos inclui?dos ou considerados, adotamos a estrate?gia de busca detalhada para os bancos MEDLINE e Biblioteca Cochrane nos u?ltimos 31 anos, cujo idioma fosse o ingle?s, espanhol ou o portugue?s. Este texto, apresenta uma análise de dados atuais a respeito das alternativas para a preservação alveolar e instalação de implantes imediatos nestas áreas, apresentando a possibilidade de uma técnica cirúrgica diferenciada. No entanto, devido a imaturidade e falta de comprovação cientifica contundente a respeito da previsibilidade dos procedimentos, considera-se que o emprego da técnica de socket shield deve ser feito de forma cautelosa.

Demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft with/without i-Platelet-rich fibrin in 3 wall intrabony defects

Demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA) contains bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), hence is osteoinductive. Autologous platelet concentrates exhibit a higher quantity of growth factors. Both these biomaterials aid in bone regeneration when placed in three-wall intrabony defects. However, their efficacy when used alone and in conjugation is not clear. Aim: To assess clinical and radiographic efficacy of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) with microsurgical access flap in the treatment of three-wall intrabony defects in chronic periodontitis patients. Methods: Thirty sites with three-wall intrabony defects were randomly assigned to control and test group by computer generated method. The test group obtained i-PRF mixed with DFDBA while the control group received only DFDBA. Clinical parameters such as site-specific Plaque index (PI), Radiographic intrabony defect depth (IBDD), modified- Sulcular bleeding index (mSBI), Clinical attachment level (CAL), and Probing pocket depth (PPD) were measured at baseline, three and six months. Results: Intragroup comparison within the control group and test group exhibited statistically highly significant variation of mean PI, mSBI, PPD, CAL, and IBDD score from baseline to 3 months and from 3-6 months (p<0.001). However, intergroup comparison demonstrated no statistically significant variation of mean IBDD at all 3 intervals (p>0.05). Conclusion: i-PRF combined with DFDBA enhanced the radiographic and clinical parameters as opposed to DFDBA alone. The role of i-PRF is promising in its capacity for easy obtainability and increased potential to aid in regeneration

Preventive effects of systemic Pistacia eurycarpa Yalt. administration on alveolar bone loss and oxidative stress in rats with experimental periodontitis

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of systemic administration of P. eurycarpa Yalt. plant extract on alveolar bone loss and oxidative stress biomarkers in gingival tissue in a rat model of experimental periodontitis. Methodology: 32 male Wistar albino rats, weighing 200-250 g, were divided into four groups (n=8): Healthy control (HC), Experimental periodontitis control (EPC), Experimental periodontitis 400 mg/kg (EP400), Experimental periodontitis 800 mg/kg (EP800). Experimental periodontitis was induced using the ligating method. Distilled water was administered to the HC and EPC groups and the plant extract was administered to the EP400 and EP800 groups by oral gavage at doses of 400 mg/kg and 800 mg/kg, respectively. The rats were sacrificed on the 15th day. The values of glutathione peroxidase GSH-Px, malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismustase (SOD), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-10 (IL-10), total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), oxidative stress index (OSI) in the gingival tissues were analyzed by ELISA tests. Alveolar bone loss was assessed using micro-CT images of the maxilla. Results: Although the IL-1β, TOS, OSI results of the healthy control group were lower than those of the other groups, the TAS values were higher (p<0.05). No significant difference was found in the biochemical parameters among the EPC, EP400, and EP800 groups (p>0.05). Alveolar bone loss was significantly reduced in the extract groups compared to the EPC group (p<0.001). Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, it was observed that the systemic P. eurycarpa extract application reduced alveolar bone loss in a rat model of experimental periodontitis. Further studies are needed to elucidate the beneficial effects of P. eurycarpa.

Integrated correlation analysis of the thickness of buccal bone and gingiva of maxillary incisors

Abstract Objective This study aimed to validate the integrated correlation between the buccal bone and gingival thickness of the anterior maxilla, and to gain insight into the reference plane selection when measuring these two tissues before treatment with implants. Methodology Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and model scans of 350 human subjects were registered in the coDiagnostiX software to obtain sagittal maxillary incisor sections. The buccal bone thickness was measured at the coronal (2, 4, and 6 mm apical to the cementoenamel junction [CEJ]) and apical (0, 2, and 4 mm coronal to the apex plane) regions. The buccal gingival thickness was measured at the supra-CEJ (0, 1mm coronal to the CEJ) and sub-CEJ regions (1, 2, 4, and 6 mm apical to the CEJ). Canonical correlation analysis was performed for intergroup correlation analysis and investigation of key parameters. Results The mean thicknesses of the buccal bone and gingiva at different levels were 0.64~1.88 mm and 0.66~1.37 mm, respectively. There was a strong intergroup canonical correlation between the thickness of the buccal bone and that of the gingiva (r=0.837). The thickness of the buccal bone and gingiva at 2 mm apical to the CEJ are the most important indices with the highest canonical correlation coefficient and loadings. The most and least prevalent subgroups were the thin bone and thick gingiva group (accounting for 47.6%) and the thick bone and thick gingiva group (accounting for 8.6%). Conclusion Within the limitations of this retrospective study, the thickness of the buccal bone is significantly correlated with that of the buccal gingiva, and the 2 mm region apical to the CEJ is a vital plane for quantifying the thickness of these two tissues

Apicectomía de Primer Molar Inferior. Revisión de Literatura y Reporte de Caso

La apicectomía consiste en la amputación de la fracción apical de la raíz de un diente lesionado y se considera la última opción terapéutica para mantener el diente afectado en boca. Con el objetivo de dilucidar el potencial terapéutico de la técnica quirúrgica, en el presente estudio presentamos el reporte de caso de un paciente con cuadro de hiperestesia asociada al nervio alveolar inferior debido a sobreobturación de la raíz mesial de un primer molar inferior izquierdo. Para resolver el caso realizamos apicectomía mediante abordaje convencional acompañado de medicación empírica enfocada a resolver cuadros de parestesia asociada al procedimiento. Durante los controles posteriores al procedimiento quirúrgico se pesquisa ausencia de parestesia y sintomatología dolorosa, por lo que consideramos la apicectomía como una buena opción de tratamiento en casos de sobreobturación apical que no pueden solucionarse mediante tratamiento no quirúrgico.

Apicoectomy consists of the amputation of the apical fraction of the root of an injured tooth and is considered the last therapeutic option to keep the affected tooth in the mouth. With the aim of elucidating the therapeutic potential of the surgical technique, in this study we present the case report of a patient with hyperesthesia associated with the inferior alveolar nerve due to overfilling of the mesial root of a left lower first molar. To solve the case we performed apicoectomy by conventional approach accompanied by empirical medication focused on resolving paresthesia associated to the procedure. During the controls after the surgical procedure we found absence of paresthesia and painful symptomatology, so we consider apicoectomy as a good treatment option in cases of apical overfilling that cannot be solved by non-surgical treatment.

Laserterapia de baixa intensidade aplicado a parestesia do nervo alveolar inferior / Low laser therapy applied to inferior alveolar nerve paresthesia

A parestesia do nervo alveolar inferior é uma alteração neurossensorial, que provoca distúrbios de sensibilidade em determinadas áreas da face, essa situação pode ocorrer em diversos procedimentos cirúrgicos odontológicos. Na qual pode-se citar diversas técnicas de tratamento para tal complicação. Sob esse viés, a aplicação do laser de baixa intensidade na região afetada, vem obtendo resultados amplamente satisfatórios, apresentando uma melhora eficaz em sua recuperação sensorial ao decorrer do seu tratamento, além de ser uma via terapêutica de protocolo e método simples, baixo custo e não invasivo. Visto isso, este trabalho teve por objetivo compreender a eficácia da terapia com laser de baixa potência para o tratamento da parestesia orofacial do nervo alveolar inferior em complicações pós-operatórias em procedimentos cirúrgicos na odontologia. O estudo aqui presente baseia-se numa revisão de literatura narrativa e qualitativa, dentre as quais as bases de dados utilizadas foram: Google Scholar, PubMed e Portal BVS. A busca resultou no total de 456 artigos, dentre os quais após filtragem em leitura dos títulos, dos resumos e suas metodologias, foram selecionados 21 artigos para leitura íntegra e produção desta literatura. Portanto, por mais que haja divergência quanto ao protocolo da laserterapia para as diferentes classificações da parestesia do NAI, a literatura aponta evidências quanto a sua melhora sensorial, alguns autores mencionam através da Escala visual analógica que os lasers possuíram resultados significativos ao decorrer do tratamento(AU)

Inferior alveolar nerve paresthesia is a sensorineural alteration, which causes sensitivity disorders in certain areas of the face, this situation can occur in several dental surgical procedures. In which one can cite several treatment techniques for such a complication. The application of low-intensity laser in the affected region has obtained largely satisfactory results, showing an effective improvement in its sensory recovery during the course of its treatment, in addition to being a therapeutic route with a simple protocol and method, low cost and noninvasive. Given this, this study aimed to understand the effectiveness of low-power laser therapy for the treatment of orofacial paresthesia of the inferior alveolar nerve in postoperative complications in surgical procedures in dentistry. The present study is based on a review of narrative and qualitative literature, among which the databases used were: Google Scholar, PubMed and Portal VHL. The search resulted in a total of 454 articles, among which after filtering by reading the titles, reading the abstract and their methodologies, 19 articles were selected for full reading and production of this literature. Therefore, as much as there is divergence regarding the laser therapy protocol for the different classifications of IAN paresthesia, the literature points to evidence regarding its sensory improvement, some authors mention through the visual analogue Escava that the lasers had significant results during the treatment(AU)

Preservação óssea alveolar pós exodontia: objetivos, opções técnicas, vantagens e desvantagens / Alveolar bone preservation after tooth extraction: objectives, technical options, advantages and disadvantages

A extração do elemento dentário promove uma série de eventos biológicos que resultam no colapso da estrutura alveolar, ocasionando a perda óssea volumétrica na região de extração. Preservar esse alvéolo dentário é imprescindível para uma boa reabilitação dentária do paciente. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão de literatura abordando os objetivos, opções técnicas, vantagens e desvantagens da preservação óssea alveolar pós extração. Materiais e métodos: Foi feita uma revisão de literatura utilizando as bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), PubMed e Google acadêmico, usando os descritores "extração dentária", "perda do osso alveolar", "regeneração óssea". Foram incluídos 34 artigos. Resultados: A preservação alveolar pós extração começa desde a realização de uma técnica cirúrgica menos invasiva até a colocação de enxertos do tipo autógenos, alógenos, xenógenos, aloplásticos e biomateriais promotores de cicatrização e reparação tecidual. Conclusão: Existe na literatura atual uma vasta gama de textos científicos que abordam técnicas de preservação alveolar pós exodontia, com distintas respostas teciduais. Todavia, nenhum biomaterial listado nesta revisão contém todas as características que proporcionam regeneração completa do osso alveolar após exodontia(AU)

The extraction of the dental element promotes a series of biological events that results in the collapse of the alveolar structure, causing volumetric bone loss in the region of extraction. Preserving this dental alveolus is essential for a good dental rehabilitation of the patient. Objective: To conduct a literature review addressing the objectives, technical options, advantages and disadvantages of post-extraction alveolar bone preservation. Materials and methods: A literature review was carried out using the Virtual Health Library (VHL), PubMed and academic Google databases, using the descriptors "tooth extraction", "alveolar bone loss", "bone regeneration". 34 articles were included. Results: Post-extraction alveolar preservation starts from the performance of a less invasive surgical technique to the placement of autogenous, allogeneic, xenogeneic, alloplastic and biomaterials that promote healing and tissue repair. Conclusion: There´s is a wide range of scientific texts in the current literature that address post-extraction alveolar preservation techniques with different tissue responses. However, none of the biomaterials listed in this review contain all the characteristics that provide complete regeneration of alveolar bone after extraction(AU)

Histomorphometric Comparison of Bio-Oss vs. Osteodens in Maxillary Sinus Floor Elevation Procedures / Comparación histomorfométrica de Bio-Oss frente a Osteodens en procedimientos de elevación del suelo del seno maxilar

Introduction: The loss of dental elements can lead to excessive bone loss in the posterior maxillary segments, which can limit the placement of dental implants in that area, the pneumatization of the maxillary sinus and the absence of dental elements to keep the bone active are some of the main causes. Among the wide range of available grafting materials, bovine hydroxyapatite has been extensively studied and has shown excellent clinical and histological results. Materials and methods: A total of 17 maxillary sinus floor elevations were performed (n = 8 Osteodens, n = 9 Bio-Oss). After a healing period of 6 to 8 months, a block of the grafted area was obtained using trephines and analyzed by histomorphometry. Results: The percentage of neoformed bone tissue was higher for Bio-Oss (39.0% ± 11.1) compared to Osteodens (33.4% ± 8.3), while the remaining graft values were slightly lower in Bio-Oss compared to Osteodens (16.3% ± 11.2 and 20.8% ± 12.1, respectively). The proportion of connective tissue was similar in both groups (44.7% Bio-Oss and 45.8% Osteodens). Age, gender, and residual height of the sinus floor did not show statistically significant differences. Conclusions: In this study, both graft materials (Bio-Oss and Osteodens) showed no statistically significant differences in their ability to regenerate suitable bone tissue for implant placement after 6 months of healing. Further studies with a larger sample size are needed to validate these results.

Introducción: La pérdida de elementos dentarios puede provocar una excesiva pérdida ósea en los segmentos maxilares posteriores, lo que puede limitar la colocación de implantes dentarios en esa zona, la neumatización del seno maxilar y la ausencia de elementos dentarios que mantengan el hueso activo son algunas de las principales causas. Entre la amplia gama de materiales de injerto disponibles, la hidroxiapatita bovina ha sido ampliamente estudiada y ha mostrado excelentes resultados clínicos e histológicos. Materiales y métodos: Se realizaron un total de 17 elevaciones del suelo del seno maxilar (n = 8 Osteodens, n = 9 Bio-Oss). Tras un periodo de cicatrización de 6 a 8 meses, se obtuvo un bloque de la zona injertada mediante trépanos y se analizó mediante histomorfometría. Resultados: El porcentaje de tejido óseo neoformado fue mayor en Bio-Oss (39,0% ± 11,1) en comparación con Osteodens (33,4% ± 8,3), mientras que los valores del injerto remanente fueron ligeramente inferiores en Bio-Oss en comparación con Osteodens (16,3% ± 11,2 y 20,8% ± 12,1, respectivamente). La proporción de tejido conjuntivo fue similar en ambos grupos (44,7% Bio-Oss y 45,8% Osteodens). La edad, el sexo y la altura residual del piso sinusal no mostraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas. Conclusiones: En este estudio, ambos materiales de injerto (Bio-Oss y Osteodens) no mostraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en su capacidad para regenerar tejido óseo adecuado para la colocación de implantes tras 6 meses de cicatrización. Se necesitan más estudios con un tamaño de muestra mayor para validar estos resultados.