Effect mechanism research of procyanidin on gingivitis rats by regulating the PI3K/Akt/VEGF signal pathway / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE To investigate the potential mechanism of procyanidin on rats with gingivitis by regulating phosphoinositide 3-kinase （PI3K）/protein kinase B （Akt）/vascular endothelial growth factor （VEGF） signaling pathway. METHODS The rat model of gingivitis was constructed by sewing the neck of the first maxillary molar with silk thread+applying maltose on the gum+feeding with 20% sucrose solution and soft food. Forth-eight model rats were randomly divided into model group， procyanidin group （160 mg/kg）， 740Y-P group （PI3K/Akt signaling pathway activator， 0.02 mg/kg）， and procyanidin+ 740Y-P group （procyanidin 160 mg/kg+740Y-P 0.02 mg/kg）， with 12 rats in each group； another 12 rats were selected as control group； each medication group was treated with corresponding drugs intragastrically or/and intraperitoneally， once a day， for 7 consecutive days. Twenty-four hours after the last administration， the gingival index of rats was measured； the levels of interleukin- 18 （IL-18）， inducible nitric oxide synthase （iNOS） and alkaline phosphatase （ALP） in gingival crevicular fluid， as well as the levels of superoxide dismutase （SOD）， catalase （CAT） and reactive oxygen species （ROS） in gingival tissues of rats were detected； the pathological changes in gingival tissues were observed； the expression levels of PI3K/Akt/VEGF signaling pathway- related proteins in gingival tissues of rats were detected. RESULTS Compared with control group， the gingival tissues of rats in the model group had severe pathological damage，which was manifested as local tissue expansion and congestion， new capillaries， degeneration and loss of collagen fibers and disorder of arrangement， and a large number of inflammatory cell infiltration in the gingival sulcus wall. The gingival index， the levels of IL-18， iNOS， ALP in gingival crevicular fluid， the level of ROS in gingival tissues， the phosphorylations of PI3K and Akt， as well as the protein expression of VEGF in gingival tissues were significantly increased； the levels of SOD and CAT in gingival tissues of rats in model group were significantly decreased （P＜0.05）. Compared with model group， the pathological damage to the gingival tissues of rats in procyanidin group was reduced， and all quantitative indicators were significantly improved （P＜0.05）； 740Y-P could reverse the improvement effect of procyanidin on various indicators （P＜0.05）. CONCLUSIONS Procyanidin may alleviate gingival tissue damage， and improve gingival inflammation and oxidative stress in rats with gingivitis by inhibiting PI3K/Akt/VEGF signaling pathway.

High-power laser in the treatment of gingival pigmentation: an integrative review of the literature / Laser de alta potência no tratamento da pigmentação gengival: uma revisão integrativa da literatura

ABSTRACT Objective: To perform an integrative literature review about effectiveness of high-power laser in the treatment of gingival melanin pigmentation. Methods: This research consists of an integrative review conducted from September 2021 to May 2022 seeking to answer the following question: "What is the clinical effectiveness of laser in the treatment of gingival melanin pigmentation?". The articles were analyzed by two researchers and the information about these was collected with emphasis on the following data: authors, year of publication, study objectives, methodology, results and conclusion. Results: Of the 16 articles initially selected, 08 were excluded (3 literature reviews, 4 internship reports and 1 monography). Thus, 8 articles were selected. Conclusion: Among several types of lasers and techniques for its use, laser, especially diode laser, was the most used technique and presented better aesthetic results, less pain, faster healing, preference and patient satisfaction after treatment. More good quality randomized control trials are needed in different techniques currently used to generate conclusions with high scientific evidence.

RESUMO Objetivo: O objetivo desta pesquisa é avaliar se há efetividade do laser de alta potência no tratamento da pigmentação melânica gengival. Métodos: Esta pesquisa constitui-se de uma revisão integrativa realizada no período de setembro de 2021 a maio de 2022 buscando responder à seguinte pergunta: "Qual é a efetividade clínica do laser no tratamento da pigmentação melânica gengival?". Os artigos foram analisados por duas pesquisadoras e as informações dos artigos foram coletadas com ênfase nos seguintes dados: autores, ano de publicação, objetivos do estudo, metodologia, resultados e conclusão. Resultados: Dos 16 artigos selecionados inicialmente, 08 foram excluídos, sendo 03 revisões da literatura, 04 relatórios de estágio e 1 trabalho de conclusão de curso. Desta forma, 08 artigos foram selecionados. Conclusão: Dentre diversos tipos de lasers e técnicas para sua utilização, o laser, especialmente o laser de diodo, foi a técnica mais utilizada e apresentou melhores resultados estéticos, menos dor, cicatrização mais rápida, preferência e satisfação dos pacientes após o tratamento. São necessários mais ensaios de controle randomizado de boa qualidade em diferentes técnicas usadas atualmente para gerar conclusões com alta evidência cientifica.

Cirurgia de segundo estágio em implantes na maxila com deficiência de tecido queratinizado: uma nova abordagem com a técnica de reposição apical com retalho palatino / Second-stage surgery for maxillary dental implants with keratinized tissue defi ciency: a new approach with the apical positioning palatal rotation technique

O aspecto natural e a estética da interface dos tecidos moles e restaurações peri-implantares requerem uma faixa adequada de tecido queratinizado. A ausência desta representa um obstáculo à higiene bucal. O objetivo deste artigo foi descrever uma nova abordagem para o segundo estágio cirúrgico para implantes adjacentes na região posterior da maxila, visando aumentar a quantidade e a qualidade do tecido queratinizado em áreas onde este se encontra reduzido ou inexistente. A técnica de reposição apical com retalho palatino (Rarp) foi realizada e descrita em detalhes, através de um relato de caso clínico.

The natural aspect and esthetics of the peri-implant tissues and restorations requires a suitable range of keratinized tissue. Their absence also represents an obstacle to the oral hygiene. The pur pose of this article is to describe a new approach at the second surgical stage for adjacent implants in the posterior region of the maxilla aiming to increase the quantity and quality of the keratinized tissue in areas where it is reduced or nonexistent. The apical repositioning with palatal rotation (RARP) technique was performed and described in detail using a clinical case report.

Correlation between Helicobacter pylori infection and apoptosis in gingival tissues / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM: To observe the effects of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) on the apoptosis of human gingival tissue.METHODS: Gingival tissue samples were taken from 30 patients without chronic periodontitis, and Hp was detected by conventional PCR.The apoptosis of the gingivival cells was detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) to analyze the correlation between Hp infection and apoptosis of the gingival tissues.RESULTS: The Hp positive detections were 12 in the 30 patients without periodontitis, so the positive rate of Hp in the gingival tissue samples was 40%.The gingival tissue showed a large number of apoptotic cells in Hp positive group, and less apoptotic cells in Hp negative group.The apoptotic index in Hp positive group (0.498±0.092) was significantly higher than that in normal group (0.207±0.053) (P<0.05).CONCLUSION: Hp might play a role in the apoptosis of gingival tissues.

Expression of toll like receptor 2 and toll like receptor 4 in chronic periodontitis by indirect immunofluroscence.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to analyze the expression level and localization of Toll-like receptor 2 and Toll-like receptor 4 in gingival samples of healthy and chronic periodontitis subjects by indirect immunofluorescence technique. Methods: Gingival tissue samples were obtained from 25 healthy individuals and 25 chronic periodontitis patients. The tissues were processed and the initial characterization was done by H&E staining. Indirect immunofluorescence technique was then performed to detect TLR2 and TLR4. Immunofluorescence images were acquired and quantitative expression of TLRs was analyzed by calculating the percentage of cells showing positive results. Results: TLR2 and TLR4 expression in healthy gingival tissues were lower than in the tissues of patients with periodontitis. In patients with periodontitis both TLR2 and TLR4 expression was slightly higher in epithelium as compared to their expression in connective tissue. Conclusions: The results suggest that TLR2 and TLR4 in the gingival cells are stimulated by the bacterial products in the oral cavity and participate in the innate immune response against these organisms.

Evaluation of the Biological Behavior of Mucograft® in Human Gingival Fibroblasts: An In Vitro Study

Mucograft(r) is a resorbing porcine matrix composed of type I and type III collagen, used for soft tissue augmentation in guided tissue bony regeneration procedures. This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the biological behavior of Mucograft(r) in human gingival fibroblasts, as well as the ability of the matrix to induce production of extracellular matrix. Six resorbing Mucograft(r) matrices (MCG) were cut into 3 x 2 mm rectangles and 5 x 5 mm squares and were placed in 96- and 24-well plates, respectively. The control group (CTRL) consisted of cells plated on polystyrene without the MCG. After one, two, three and seven days, cell proliferation and viability were assessed using the Trypan exclusion method and MTT test, respectively. Type III collagen (COL 3A1) and vimentin (VIM) expression were also evaluated at 10 and 14 days, using Western blotting. Statistical analysis, using ANOVA with post hoc Bonferroni test, revealed that human gingival fibroblasts from MCG showed similar results (p>0.05) for proliferation and viability as the cells cultured on CTRL. After 14 days, a significant decrease in COL 3A1 expression (p<0.05) was observed when cultured with the MCG. VIM expression showed no significant difference at any time period (p>0.05). Although no increase in extracellular matrix secretion was observed in this in vitro study, Mucograft(r) presented cellular compatibility, being an option for a scaffold whenever it is required.

Resumo A Mucograft(r) é uma matriz reabsorvível, de origem suína, composta de colágenos do tipo I e III, utilizada para aumento de tecido mole em regeneração óssea guiada. Este estudo in vitro teve como objetivo avaliar o comportamento biológico da Mucograft(r), em fibroblastos gengivais humanos, bem como a indução da síntese de matriz extracelular. Seis matrizes reabsorvíveis de Mucograft(r) (MCG) foram cortadas em retângulos e quadrados medindo 3 x 2 mm e 5 x 5 mm e alocadas em placas de 96 e 24 poços, respectivamente. O grupo controle (CTRL) consistiu no plaqueamento celular em poliestireno, sem MCG. Após um, dois, três e sete dias, a proliferação e a viabilidade celular foram avaliadas utilizando o corante vital azul de Trypan e o teste MTT, respectivamente. Além disso, a expressão de colágeno tipo III (COL 3A1) e vimentina (VIM) foi avaliada após 10 e 14 dias, por meio de Western-blotting. Após análise estatística (Anova e pós teste de Bonferroni), pode-se observar que os fibroblastos gengivais humanos, cultivados sobre MCG, apresentaram proliferação e viabilidade semelhantes em comparação às células que foram cultivadas apenas no poliestireno (CTRL). Após 14 dias, notou-se uma diminuição significativa da expressão de COL 3A1 (p<0,05) quando as células foram cultivadas sobre a MCG. A expressão da VIM não mostrou diferença significativa em nenhum dos períodos estudados (p>0,05). No presente estudo in vitro pode-se concluir que apesar de não ter sido observado aumento da síntese de matriz extracelular, a Mucograft(r) apresentou compatibilidade celular, sendo uma opção de biomaterial em casos que o arcabouço é necessário.

Diferencias histomorfológicas entre tejido gingival clínicamente sano de niños y adultos jóvenes / Differences between histomorphologic clinically healthy gingival tissue of children and young adults

Existe controversia con respecto a la influencia del factor histomorfológico en la menor severidad en la respuesta inflamatoria del tejido gingival de la población infantil con respecto a la población adulta ante la biopelícula dental. El objetivo de ésta investigación fue identificar las diferencias histomorfológicas entre el tejido gingival clínicamente sano de niños y adultos jóvenes. Se realizaron exodoncias de dientes temporales y permanentes sanos con su tejido gingival adherido a niños de 6 a 10 y adultos de 18 a 25 años de edad, para posterior análisis histomorfológico bajo microscopía de luz. El área total del epitelio de unión fue mayor en los niños presentando mayor grosor y número de capas en la zona apical. Se observó además, infiltrado celular inflamatorio adyacente al epitelio de unión, mayor cantidad de vasos, predominio de densidad laxa en las fibras del tejido conectivo y paraqueratinización del epitelio bucal. No se encontraron diferencias en la amplitud de los tejidos ni en su espesor con respecto a los epitelios bucal y surcular, tampoco en las dimensiones del tejido conectivo ni en el grosor de la capa córnea. El presente estudio confirmó la existencia de diferencias histomorfológicas entre los tejidos gingivales de niños y adultos jóvenes en condiciones de salud clínica, resaltando la importancia del factor histomorfológico, como uno de los parámetros que podrían influir en la respuesta de los tejidos gingivales a la biopelícula dental a diferentes de edades

The effect of the histomorphologic features in the minor severity of the inflammatory response in gingival tissues against the dental biofilm in childhood is matter of controversy. The objective was to identify the differences between the histomorphologic characteristics in healthy gingival tissues of children and young adults. Extraction of healthy temporal and permanent teeth and its gingival tissues were carried out in children of 6 -10 years old and adults of 18 - 25 years old, the histological samples were processed and analyzed using light microscopy. Children showed a bigger area of the junctional epithelium, more thickness of the apical area as well as a high number of union layers; presence of inflammatory cell infiltrated around the junctional ephytelium, increased number of blood vessels, predominance of laxe density of the connective tissue and pharaqueratinization of the oral ephytelium. There were no differences in the width and thickness of the oral epithelium and surcular tissues, the width of the connective tissue and the thickness of the stratum corneum did not showed differences. The present study confirmed the occurrence of histomorphologic differences in healthy gingival tissues between children and young adults, highlighting the importance of this parameter as one of the characteristics that could influence the gingival response to the dental biofilm at different age

Estudo da expressão e produção de componentes do sistema renina-angiotensina por fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos / Study of expression and production of the renin-angiotensin system components by gingival and periodontal ligament human fibroblasts

O Sistema Renina-angiotensina (SRA), e um sistema capaz de gerar hormonios peptideos com grande impacto na regulacao cardiovascular e na patogenese das doencas cardiovasculares. Este sistema opera, por meio das acoes da Angiotensina II, tanto em nivel sistemico (endocrino) quanto tecidual (local, paracrino/autocrino) controlando importantes funcoes, varias delas relacionadas a facilitacao da instalacao e progressao do processo inflamatorio. Por este motivo, a producao desta proteina nos tecidos pode estar relacionada a patogenese de muitas doencas, dentre elas a doenca periodontal (DP), tendo em vista seu carater infeccioso-inflamatorio e os achados da literatura que mostram que a inibicao da formacao de Ang II, diminui a perda óssea da DP em animais. Desta forma, o presente trabalho teve como objetivos: Avaliar in vitro, a) A expressao de componentes do SRA (ANGT, RENINA, ECA, ECA-2, AT1, AT2 e Mas) por fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, por RT-qPCR; b) A producao de componentes do SRA (RENINA, ECA, ECA-2) no sobrenadante de culturas de fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, por ELISA; c) A producao dos receptores do SRA (AT1, AT2 e Mas), nestes fibroblastos, por Imunofluorescencia e d) Se a expressao e a producao dos componentes do SRA por fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, se alteram com a estimulacao por LPS de P. gingivalis e E. coli. Apos a coleta, os dados foram analisados com o auxilio do programa GraphPad Prism 5.0. por meio da analise de variancia a 2 criterios (ANOVA-two way) seguida do pos teste de Bonferroni, com nivel de significancia de 5% para a verificacao das possíveis diferencas. Foi detectada a expressao genica para alguns dos componentes do SRA (ANGT, RENINA, ECA, AT1) por fibroblastos tanto de gengiva quanto de ligamento periodontal. Foi detectada ainda uma expressao genica diferenciada entre fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal para...

The Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) can generate hormones that have a high-impact on cardiovascular regulation as well as in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. This system acts through both systemic (endocrine) and local (paracrine/autocrine) effects of Angiotensin II, controlling important functions related to the facilitation of installation and progression of the inflammatory process. For this reason, this proteins production in tissues can be associated to the pathogenesis of many diseases, including periodontal disease (PD). In the PD setting, a infectious-inflammatory characterized disease, the literature findings shows that inhibition of the Ang II formation can decrease the bone loss in animals. In this context, the aims of the present study were: to investigate in vitro: a) the expression of RAS components (ANGT, RENIN, ECA, ECA- 2, AT1, AT2 and Mas) by human gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts by RT-qPCR; b) the production of RAS receptors (AT1, AT2 and Mas) by human cultured gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts by Immunofluorescence and d) the production of RAS components (RENIN, ECA, ECA-2) if the expression and production of RAS components by gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts modify under P. gingivalis and E. coli LPS stimulation. After collected, the data were analysed using GraphPad Prism 5.0, by the two way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post test with a significance level of 5%. Gene expression was detected for some of the RAS components (ANGT, RENIN, ECA, AT1) by both gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts. It was detected a differential gene expression between gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts for ECA, being significantly higher in gingival fibroblasts. There was a stain in Immunofluorescence compatible with the production of RAS receptors (AT1 and Mas). It must be noted that the...

Estudo da expressão e produção de componentes do sistema renina-angiotensina por fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos / Study of expression and production of the renin-angiotensin system components by gingival and periodontal ligament human fibroblasts

O Sistema Renina-angiotensina (SRA), e um sistema capaz de gerar hormonios peptideos com grande impacto na regulacao cardiovascular e na patogenese das doencas cardiovasculares. Este sistema opera, por meio das acoes da Angiotensina II, tanto em nivel sistemico (endocrino) quanto tecidual (local, paracrino/autocrino) controlando importantes funcoes, varias delas relacionadas a facilitacao da instalacao e progressao do processo inflamatorio. Por este motivo, a producao desta proteina nos tecidos pode estar relacionada a patogenese de muitas doencas, dentre elas a doenca periodontal (DP), tendo em vista seu carater infeccioso-inflamatorio e os achados da literatura que mostram que a inibicao da formacao de Ang II, diminui a perda óssea da DP em animais. Desta forma, o presente trabalho teve como objetivos: Avaliar in vitro, a) A expressao de componentes do SRA (ANGT, RENINA, ECA, ECA-2, AT1, AT2 e Mas) por fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, por RT-qPCR; b) A producao de componentes do SRA (RENINA, ECA, ECA-2) no sobrenadante de culturas de fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, por ELISA; c) A producao dos receptores do SRA (AT1, AT2 e Mas), nestes fibroblastos, por Imunofluorescencia e d) Se a expressao e a producao dos componentes do SRA por fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, se alteram com a estimulacao por LPS de P. gingivalis e E. coli. Apos a coleta, os dados foram analisados com o auxilio do programa GraphPad Prism 5.0. por meio da analise de variancia a 2 criterios (ANOVA-two way) seguida do pos teste de Bonferroni, com nivel de significancia de 5% para a verificacao das possíveis diferencas. Foi detectada a expressao genica para alguns dos componentes do SRA (ANGT, RENINA, ECA, AT1) por fibroblastos tanto de gengiva quanto de ligamento periodontal. Foi detectada ainda uma expressao genica diferenciada entre fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal para...

The Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) can generate hormones that have a high-impact on cardiovascular regulation as well as in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. This system acts through both systemic (endocrine) and local (paracrine/autocrine) effects of Angiotensin II, controlling important functions related to the facilitation of installation and progression of the inflammatory process. For this reason, this proteins production in tissues can be associated to the pathogenesis of many diseases, including periodontal disease (PD). In the PD setting, a infectious-inflammatory characterized disease, the literature findings shows that inhibition of the Ang II formation can decrease the bone loss in animals. In this context, the aims of the present study were: to investigate in vitro: a) the expression of RAS components (ANGT, RENIN, ECA, ECA- 2, AT1, AT2 and Mas) by human gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts by RT-qPCR; b) the production of RAS receptors (AT1, AT2 and Mas) by human cultured gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts by Immunofluorescence and d) the production of RAS components (RENIN, ECA, ECA-2) if the expression and production of RAS components by gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts modify under P. gingivalis and E. coli LPS stimulation. After collected, the data were analysed using GraphPad Prism 5.0, by the two way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post test with a significance level of 5%. Gene expression was detected for some of the RAS components (ANGT, RENIN, ECA, AT1) by both gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts. It was detected a differential gene expression between gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts for ECA, being significantly higher in gingival fibroblasts. There was a stain in Immunofluorescence compatible with the production of RAS receptors (AT1 and Mas). It must be noted that the...

Diferencias histológicas en la encía de niños y adultos jóvenes con gingivitis inducida por biopelícula / Histologic differences in gingiva of children and early adulthood with Pl aque-induced gingivitis

Antecedentes: la severidad de la gingivitis en niños es menor que en niños mayores oadultos jóvenes; pero no se ha estudiado histológicamente. Objetivo: comparar las característicashistomorfológicas en gingivitis inducida por biopelícula en niños y adultos jóvenes,para verificar su asociación con la respuesta gingival inflamatoria. Método: se estudiaronveinte dientes con gingivitis inducida por biopelícula, provenientes de diez pacientesmédicamente sanos entre los siete y los diez años de edad y de diez pacientes entre losdieciocho y los veinticinco años, con índice gingival de Ainamo & Bay positivo. Se realizaroncortes del diente y del tejido y se realizaron análisis histológicos utilizando microscopio deluz. Los hallazgos se analizaron con las pruebas Mann-Whitney y χ2 (p ≤ 0,05). Resultados:el epitelio oral en niños en la zona coronal fue significativamente mayor que en adultos. Elpromedio de la profundidad del surco gingival fue 2,4 ± 0,68 mm en niños y 2,9 ± 0,44 mm enadultos. Las diferencias fueron significativas (p = 0,045). El grosor y el número de capas delepitelio de unión fueron mayores a la altura coronal en los adultos. Se observaron célulasinflamatorias en el 30% de los niños con predominio neutrófilo, mientras que en adultos fueel 40% con predominio linfoide. Hubo diferencias significativas al predominar tejido laxo enlos niños, al compararlo con los adultos, en quienes sobresalió tejido fibroso en un 70% (p= 0,025). Conclusión: las pocas diferencias observadas son poco significativas una vez seestablece la lesión inflamatoria...

Background: Severity of gingivitis in young children is lower than in older children and youngadults but histological characteristics have not been studied before. Purpose: To comparehistological characteristics in dental plaque-induced gingivitis in children and adults andanalyze them regarding inflammatory gingival response. Methods: 20 teeth with dentalplaque-induced gingivitis from 10 7-to-10-year-old children and 10 18-to-25-year-old patientswith positive Ainamo & Bay gingival index were analyzed. Histologic analysis of teethand gingiva cuts with light microscope was carried out. Data were analyzed with the Mann-Whitney and χ2 tests (p ≤ 0.05). Results: Oral epithelium from the coronal area was higher inchildren than in adults, which was statistically significant. The average gingival pocket depthwas 2.4 ± 0.68 mm in children and 2.9 ± 0.44 mm in adults; differences were significant (p= 0.045). Thickness and number of layers of the junctional epithelium were higher in adultsat the coronal end. 30% inflammatory cells were observed in children with predominance ofneutrophil cells, while in adults the percentage was 40% with predominance of lymphocytes.Statistically significant differences were found between loose connective tissue in childrenand dense tissue and adults with a 70% frequency (p = 0.025). Conclusion: The few observeddifferences are not significant once the inflammatory lesion is established...

Proliferación de células madres mesenquimales obtenidas de tejido gingival humano sobre una matriz de quitosano: estudio in vitro / Proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells from human gingival tissue on chitosan scaffold: an in vitro study

Objetivo: Comprobar la proliferación de células madres mesenquimales (MSCs) provenientes de tejido conjuntivo gingival humano sobre una matriz de quitosano. Método: Estudio experimental in vitro en el cual se aislaron MSCs a partir de cultivos por explante de tejido conjuntivo gingival. La presencia de MSCs, se caracterizó mediante citometría de flujo, utilizando para ello anticuerpos CD34, CD45, CD73, CD90, CD105, diferenciación hacia tres linajes celulares: adipocitos, osteoblastos y condroblastos. La diferenciación fue corroborada mediante microscopía óptica con tinciones Oil Red, Alizarin Red y Safranina O respectivamente. La matriz de quitosano fue analizada mediante microscopía óptica. Las MSCs en pasaje 5, fueron sembradas en presencia de la matriz de quitosano. La proliferación de las células madres fue analizada mediante microscopía óptica y tinción con cristal violeta. Resultados: A partir del explante de tejido gingival humano se obtuvieron MSCs, que cumplieron con los criterios de caracterización morfológica y fenotípica correspondiente a una MSC. Las MSC adoptaron una morfología fibroblastoide, adherencia al plástico, confluencia de un 80 por ciento y sobre un 90 por ciento expresaron los marcadores CD73, CD90 y CD105 y bajo un 10 por ciento fueron negativas para CD34, y CD45 por técnica de citometria de flujo. Las MSC cultivadas en presencia de quitosano proliferan, sin embargo observamos que a mayor concentración de quitosano en el cultivo disminuye la proliferación y densidad celular. La matriz de quitosano en presencia del medio de cultivo pierde sus propiedades físicas, disolviéndose y formando un gel no transportable. Conclusiones: A pesar de existir proliferación celular de MSCs de origen gingival humano en presencia de la matriz de quitosano, su utilidad como andamiaje y medio de transporte de MSC es deficiente debido a que se alteran sus propiedades físicas, disolviéndose y formando un gel no transportable en contacto con el medio de...

Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from human gingival tissue on chitosan matrix. Methods: Experimental study in vitro. Gingival connective tissue samples were obtained from healthy volunteers from the maxillary tuberosity. The explants were minced and cultured on tissue culture dishes. MSC were characterized by flow cytometry using markers for CD34, CD45, CD73, CD90, CD105 and for differentiation into, adipogenic, osteogenic and chondrogenic lineages. The tissue differentiated was analyzed with light microscopy and evaluated by culture staining using Oil Red, Alizarin Red y Safranina O respectively. MSC from passage 5 were cultured with chitosan scaffold. Proliferation of MSC was analyzed with light microscopy and crystal violet staining. Results: MSCs were obtained from gingival explants, and developed the standard of the morphologic and phenotypic characterization as a stem cell. The MSC adopted a fibroblastoid morphology, adherence to plastic, confluence of 80 percent and over 90 percent were consistently positive for CD90, CD105, CD73 markers and under 10 percent were negative for hematopoietic markers CD34 and CD45 by flow cytometry analysis. The MSC cultured in presence of chitosan matrix proliferated, however complete medium, it was dissolved forming a gel structure. We also observed that at higher concentrations of chitosan, MSC has less density and growth. Chitosan matrix in presence of cell culture medium loses physical properties, dissolving and forming a non-transportable gel. Conclusions: Despite the existence of proliferation of MSCs from human gingival tissue with chitosan matrix, its ability to act as a cell carrier and scaffold is deficient, since its physical properties are altered, dissolving and forming a non-transportable gel in contact with cell culture medium.

Influence of nickel-chromium alloy and gold-platinum alloy PFM on canine gingival tissues / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective: To compare the influence of nickel-chromium alloy and gold-platinum alloy porcelain-fused-to-metal ( PFM ) on ultramicrostructure of canine gingival tissues, to survey the biological effects after PFM full crown restoration, and to provide data for selection of PFM materials. Methods; The nickel-chromium alloy and gold-platinum alloy PFM full crowns were used to repair canines in 3 healthy dogs. The microstructure of canine gingival tissue was observed through light microscope and transmission electron microscope. Apoptosis of canine gingival cells was detected by TUNEL method. Results; Under light microscope, inflammatory cell infiltration and partial bleeding were seen in the nickel-chromium alloy PFM full crown repaired canine gingival tissues. Under transmission electron microscope, large amount of cell apoptosis and neuclear condensation were observed in these tissues,and apoptotic index was 58.63% ±11. 12%. While under light microscope, inflammatory cell infiltration and partial bleeding were not seen in the gold-platinum metal PFM full crown repaired canine gingival tissues. Under transmission electron microscope, only small amount of cell apoptosis was detected in these tissues,and apoptotic index was 26. 90% ± 17. 35%. Statistical significance was found in both nickel-chromium alloy group and gold-platinum metal group compared to control group. There was also statistical significance between nickel-chromium alloy group and gold-platinum metal group in cell apoptosis numbers (P <0. 05). Cell apoptosis number in nickel-chromium alloy group was much higher than that in gold-platinum metal group. Conclusion; The negtive effects on ultramicrostructure of gingival tissue using nickel-chromium alloy PFM are more evident than using gold-platinum metal. When select PFM to repair defect teeth, it is better to select the inactive gold-platinum metal PFM as base crown.

The Expression of RANK and RANKL in Gingival Tissue of Human Chronic Periodontitis / 대한치주과학회지

PURPOSE: The purposes of this study were to compare and quantify the expressions of RANK and RANKL in the gingival tissues of non-periodontitis patient and patients with chronic periodontitis, in order to understand the contribution of these proteins to periodontal destruction. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Gingival tissue samples were obtained during periodontal surgery or tooth extraction. According to the patient's systemic condition & clinical criteria of gingiva, each gingival sample was divided into two groups. Group 1 (n=8) is clinically healthy gingiva without bleeding and no evidence of bone resorption or periodontal pockets, obtained from non-periodontitis patients. Group 2 (n=8) is inflammed gingiva from patients with chronic periodontitis. Tissue samples were prepared and analyzed by Western blotting. The quantification of RANK and RANKL were performed using a densitometer and statistically analyzed by Student's t-Test. RESULTS: The expression of RANK were similar in group 1 and 2. The difference between group 1 and 2 was not statistically significant. And the mean amount of RANKL was more increased in group 2 than group 1. The difference between group 1 and group 2 was statistically significant. CONCLUSION: The expression level of RANK didn't show any significant difference between healthy tissue from non-periodontitis patients and inflamed tissue from chronic periodontitis, but the expression level of RANKL in inflammed tissue from chronic periodontitis showed significantly increased tendency compared to healthy gingiva from non-periodontitis patients. Threrefore, characteristics of RANK and RANKL in progress of chronic periodontitis would be basis of further studies in diagnostic method and treatment index of the disease.

Detection and Analysis of Nitric Oxide Level in Gingival Tissue in Experimental Animal Model of Periodontitis / 医学研究杂志

Objective To investigate the role of nitric oxide(NO)in the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases by detecting and analyzing NO level in gingival tissue in experimental animal model of periodontitis.Methods Experimental animal model of periodontitis in rats was built.Then NO2-and NO3-concentrations,which reflect NO level indirectly,were measured by NO kit in gingival tissue of rat with experimental periodontitis.Results The significant differences of NO level in gingival tissue were found among normal group,gingivitis group and periodontitis group(P