Photobiomodulation and Inorganic Bovine Bone in Guided Bone Regeneration: Histomorphometric Analysis in Rats.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of photobiomodulation in the bone regeneration of critical-sized defects (CSD) filled with inorganic bovine bone associated or not with collagen membranes. The study has been conducted on 40 critical defects in the calvaria of male rats, divided into four experimental groups (n = 10): (1) DBBM (deproteinized bovine bone mineral); (2) GBR (DBBM+collagen membrane); (3) DBBM+P (DBBM+photobiomodulation); and (4) GBR+P (GBR+photobiomodulation). At 30 days postoperative, the animals were euthanized, and after the tissue had been processed, histological, histometric, and statistical analyses were performed. The analyses have taken into account newly formed bone area (NBA), linear bone extension (LBE), and residual particle area (RPA) as variables. The Kruskal-Wallis test has been performed, followed by the Dwass-Steel-Critchlow-Fligner test for comparison between groups (p < 0.05). When the DBBM+P group was compared to the DBBM group, it was possible to observe significant statistical differences in all the variables analyzed (p < 0.05). The application of photobiomodulation in guided bone regeneration (GBR+P) has shown a decrease in the median value for the RPA variable (26.8) when compared to the GBR group (32.4), with a significant statistical difference; however, for NBA and LBE, the therapy has not provided significant results.

Evaluation of Different Photobiomodulation Therapy Protocols as Adjuncts in the Healing of Bone Defects Grafted with Inorganic Bovine Bone.

PURPOSE: This study evaluated the effect of two photobiomodulation therapy protocols on bone regeneration in criticalsize bone defects grafted with inorganic bovine bone. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A critical-size defect was created in 30 adult male rat calvaria, which were divided equally and randomly into three experimental groups (n = 10): (1) DBBM (deproteinized bovine bone mineral); (2) DBBM + PBMT 4 J (4 J; photobiomodulation therapy; GaAlAs, 730 nm, 100 mW, 140 J/cm2); and (3) DBBM + PBMT 6 J (6 J; GaAlAs, 730 nm, 100 mW, 210 J/cm2). Animals were euthanized after 30 days. The neoformed bone area (NBA), linear bone extension (LBE), and area of the remaining particles (ARP) were evaluated. The data were subjected to nonparametric Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and ANOVA, followed by Tukey post hoc test to identify differences between the groups (P < .05). RESULTS: The 6 J group showed the highest average NBA (48.57% ± 28.22%) and demonstrated a statistically significant difference in NBA and LBE. A higher mean ARP was found in the DBBM group (38.73 ± 6.95) than in the groups irradiated by photobiomodulation therapy, with statistically significant differences (P < .05). CONCLUSION: The 6 J protocol showed the best results, promoting greater bone formation with greater resorption of residual particles.

Evaluation of photobiomodulation therapy associated with guided bone regeneration in critical size defects. In vivo study.

The repair of bone defects raises the interest of investigators in several health specialties. Grafting techniques with bone substitutes and laser therapies have been investigated to replace autogenous bone and accelerate the bone healing process. Objective To evaluate the effect of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) associated with guided bone regeneration (GBR) in critical size defects. Material and Methods The study was conducted on 80 male rats (Rattus norvegicus albinus, Wistar) submitted to surgical creation of a critical size defect on the calvaria, divided into eight study groups: group C (control - only blood clot); group M (collagen membrane); group PBMT (photobiomodulation therapy); group AB (autogenous bone); group AB+PBMT; group AB+M; group PBMT+M; group AB+PBMT+M. The animals were killed 30 days postoperatively. After tissue processing, bone regeneration was evaluated by histomorphometric analysis and statistical analyses were performed (Tukey test, p<0.05). Results All groups had greater area of newly formed bone compared to group C (9.96±4.49%). The group PBMT+M (achieved the greater quantity of new bone (64.09±7.62%), followed by groups PBMT (47.67±8.66%), M (47.43±15.73%), AB+PBMT (39.15±16.72%) and AB+PBMT+M (35.82±7.68%). After group C, the groups AB (25.10±16.59%) and AB+M (22.72±13.83%) had the smallest quantities of newly formed bone. The area of remaining particles did not have statistically significant difference between groups AB+M (14.93±8.92%) and AB+PBMT+M (14.76±6.58%). Conclusion The PBMT utilization may be effective for bone repair, when associated with bone regeneration techniques.

Effect of Low-Level Laser on the Healing of Bone Defects Filled with Autogenous Bone or Bioactive Glass: In Vivo Study.

PURPOSE: This study evaluated the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the healing of bone defects filled with autogenous bone or bioactive glass. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A critical size defect with 5-mm diameter was created on the calvaria of 60 adult male rats divided into 6 groups (n = 10): group C (control), group LLLT (LLLT - GaAlAs, wavelength of 780 nm, power of 100 mW, energy density of 210 J/cm2 per point during 60 seconds/point, in five points, only once, after creation of the surgical defect), group AB (autogenous bone), group AB+LLLT (autogenous bone + LLLT), group BG (bioactive glass), group BG+LLLT (bioactive glass + LLLT). All animals were sacrificed at 30 days after surgery. The areas of newly formed bone (ANFB) and areas of remaining particles (ARP) were calculated in relation to the total area (TA). RESULTS: The highest mean ± SD ANFB was observed for group LLLT (47.67% ± 8.66%), followed by groups AB+LLLT (30.98% ± 16.59%) and BG+LLLT (31.13% ± 16.98%). There was a statistically significant difference in relation to ANFB between group C and the other groups, except for comparison with group BG (Tukey test, P > .05). There was no statistically significant difference in ANFB values between group AB and the other study groups (Tukey test, P > .05), group AB+LLLT and groups BG and BG+LLLT (Tukey test, P > .05), and between groups BG and BG+LLLT (Tukey test, P > .05). The highest mean ± SD ARP was found for group BG (25.15% ± 4.82%), followed by group BG+LLLT (17.06% ± 9.01%), and there was no significant difference between groups (t test, P > .05). CONCLUSION: The LLLT, in the present application protocol, did not increase the area of new bone formation when associated with autogenous bone or bioactive glass.

Evaluation of photobiomodulation therapy associated with guided bone regeneration in critical size defects. In vivo study

Abstract The repair of bone defects raises the interest of investigators in several health specialties. Grafting techniques with bone substitutes and laser therapies have been investigated to replace autogenous bone and accelerate the bone healing process. Objective To evaluate the effect of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) associated with guided bone regeneration (GBR) in critical size defects. Material and Methods The study was conducted on 80 male rats (Rattus norvegicus albinus, Wistar) submitted to surgical creation of a critical size defect on the calvaria, divided into eight study groups: group C (control - only blood clot); group M (collagen membrane); group PBMT (photobiomodulation therapy); group AB (autogenous bone); group AB+PBMT; group AB+M; group PBMT+M; group AB+PBMT+M. The animals were killed 30 days postoperatively. After tissue processing, bone regeneration was evaluated by histomorphometric analysis and statistical analyses were performed (Tukey test, p<0.05). Results All groups had greater area of newly formed bone compared to group C (9.96±4.49%). The group PBMT+M (achieved the greater quantity of new bone (64.09±7.62%), followed by groups PBMT (47.67±8.66%), M (47.43±15.73%), AB+PBMT (39.15±16.72%) and AB+PBMT+M (35.82±7.68%). After group C, the groups AB (25.10±16.59%) and AB+M (22.72±13.83%) had the smallest quantities of newly formed bone. The area of remaining particles did not have statistically significant difference between groups AB+M (14.93±8.92%) and AB+PBMT+M (14.76±6.58%). Conclusion The PBMT utilization may be effective for bone repair, when associated with bone regeneration techniques.

Avaliação de deiscências ou fenestrações ósseas alveolares por meio de tomografias computadorizadas / Evaluation of alveolar boen dehiscences and fenestrations by computed tomography

Objetivo: avaliar o potencial de diagnóstico de fenestrações e deiscências ósseas alveolares por meio de tomografias computadorizadas. Material e métodos: foram selecionadas 21 tomografias de pacientes com idades entre 18 e 35 anos, de ambos os sexos. Foi avaliada a presença de defeitos de deiscências e fenestrações na superfície vestibular de todos os dentes, nestas tomografias computadorizadas por dois periodontistas não calibrados. As imagens foram visualizadas pelo software i-Cat Vision (Imaging Siences, Hatfield, Estados Unidos da América), em um monitor FlexScan S2000 de 20 polegadas, da marca Eizo (EizoNanao Corporation, Hakusan, Japão). Todas as avaliações foram realizadas pelos dois profissionais no mesmo dia, sem que um tivesse conhecimento da avaliação do outro. Resultados: foi avaliado um total de 461 dentes. O avaliador 1 encontrou 176 dentes com deiscências, 26 com fenestrações e 259 sem alterações (38,2%, 5,6% e 56,2%, respectivamente). O avaliador 2 encontrou 167 deiscências, 19 fenestrações e 275 dentes sem alterações (36,2%, 4,1% e 59,7%, respectivamente). Não apresentavam deiscências e fenestrações 9,5% dos pacientes. Houve concordância de 86,3% entre os avaliadores (teste Kappa = 0,84). Conclusão: deiscências e fenestrações ósseas foram bastante prevalentes. Houve alta concordância entre os examinadores, e a tomografia computadorizada é um método auxiliar de diagnóstico com padronização entre avaliadores.

Avaliação da cicatrização de defeitos ósseos criados cirurgicamente em calvárias de ratos tratados com regeneração óssea guiada e enxertos de origem bovina associados ou não ao laser de baixa intensidade: estudo histológico e histométrico / Evaluation of the bone healing in critical-size calvarial defects in rats treated with guided bone regeneration and inorganic bovine bone associated or not with low level laser: histological and histometric study

O propósito deste estudo foi avaliar histologicamente o papel do laser de baixa intensidade (LB) no processo de cicatrização óssea de defeitos de tamanho crítico em calvárias de ratos tratados com osso bovino (BO) associados a regeneração óssea guiada (ROG). Foram utilizados 80 ratos machos adultos (Rattus norvegicus, albinus, Wistar), pesando entre 250 e 300 g. Um defeito ósseo de tamanho crítico (DTC) com 5 mm de diâmetro foi criado na calvária de cada animal. Os animais foram divididos aleatoriamente em 8 grupos de tratamento (n=10), sendo: 1) Grupo C (controle), 2) Grupo LB - laser de baixa intensidade (laser de baixa intensidade - GaAlAs, 730nm, 100mW, 6J, 210J/cm2), 3) Grupo BO (osso bovino), 4) Grupo ROG (membrana colágena), 5) Grupo BO/ROG (osso bovino/membrana colágena), 6) Grupo BO/LB (osso bovino/laser de baixa intensidade), 7) Grupo ROG/LB (membrana colágena/laser de baixa intensidade), 8) Grupo BO/ROG/LB (osso bovino/laser de baixa intensidade/membrana colágena). Após 30 dias, os animais foram submetidos à eutanásia. As variáveis avaliadas foram: área de osso neoformado (AON), extensão linear de osso (ELO) e área de partículas remanescentes (APR). Foi utilizado o teste paramétrico ANOVA, seguido pelo teste de Tukey. Todos os grupos apresentaram maiores médias de AON em relação ao grupo C, exceto os grupos BO, BO/ROG e BO/ROG/LB. Todos os grupos apresentaram médias de ELO estatisticamente diferente do grupo C, exceto o BO. O grupo BO/ROG/LB não apresentou maiores médias de AON e ELO que o Grupo BO/ROG, entretanto mostrou maior formação óssea na região da membrana quando utilizado o LB em associação ao BO/ROG na análise histológica. Maior APR foi observada nos grupos em que BO não foi irradiado pelo LB. Entretanto, não ocorreu diferença estatisticamente significativa entre APR nos grupos BO e BO/ROG, BO/LB e BO/ROG/LB, BO/ROG e BO/ROG/LB. O LB não levou a maior formação óssea histométrica quando associado ao BO/ROG, apesar de...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate histologically the low level laser (LB) on bone healing in critical-size calvarial defects (CSD) in rats treated with inorganic bovine bone (BO) and guided bone regeneration (GBR). Were used 80 male adult rats (Rattus norvegicus albinus Wistar) weighing 250 to 300 g. A bone defect of critical size (DTC) with 5 mm in diameter was created in the calvaria of each animal. The animals were randomly divided into 8 treatment groups (n = 10), 1) Group C (control), 2) Group LB - low level laser (low level laser - GaAlAs, 730nm, 100mW, 6J, 210J / cm2 ), 3) Group BO (bovine bone), 4) Group ROG (collagen membrane), 5) Group BO / ROG (bovine bone / collagen membrane), 6) Group BO/ LB (bovine bone / low level laser), 7) Group ROG / LB (collagen membrane / low level laser), 8) Group BO / LB / ROG (bovine bone /low level laser / collagen membrane). After 30 days, the animals were euthanized. The variables analyzed were newly formed bone area (AON), linear extension of bone (ELO) and area of remnant particles (APR). The parametric test ANOVA followed by Tukey's test was used. All groups have the highest mean AON compared to C group except the group BO, BO/ROG and BO / ROG / LB. All groups showed mean of ELO statistically different from group C, except the BO. The Group BO/ROG/LB did not show higher ELO and AON than Group BO/ROG, however showed increased bone formation in the membrane area when used LB with BO/ROG in the histological analysis. Higher APR was observed in the groups where BO is not irradiated by LB. However, there was no significant difference between APR in BO BO and BO/ROG groups, BO/LB and BO/ROG/LB groups. The LB has not provide greater histometric bone formation when combined with BO / ROG, despite promote greater bone formation in the histological analysis...

Recobrimento radicular: deslize lateral do retalho associado ao enxerto de tecido conjuntivo / Root coverage: laterally positioned flap associate with connective tissue graft

As recessões gengivais são encontradas com bastante frequência na população, gerando, em muitos casos, incômodo estético. Sensibilidade radicular também tem sido relatada, além de maior predisposição à cárie e às lesões não cariosas de abrasão e erosão na superfície radicular desnuda. A fim de alcançar um recobrimento radicular satisfatório, muitas técnicas têm sido propostas, dentre elas os enxertos gengivais livres, enxertos gengivais pediculados ou a associação de ambos. O presente artigo teve por objetivo relatar um caso clínico de recobrimento radicular através da técnica de deslize lateral do retalho associada ao enxerto de tecido conjuntivo subepitelial. O acompanhamento clínico ao longo de um ano mostrou a ocorrência de creeping attachment.

The gingival recessions are found very frequently in the population, generating in many cases, aesthetic complaint. Root sensitivity has also been reported, beyond greater predisposition to caries and non-carious lesions of abrasion and erosion on the denuded root surface. In order to achieve satisfactory root coverage, many techniques have been proposed, among them the free gingival grafts, pedicled gingival grafts or a combination of both. This article aims to report a case of root coverage using the technique of laterally positioned flap associated with the subepithelial connective tissue graft. The one-year clinical follow-up showed the occurrence of creeping attachment.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of diode laser on pain and edema in individuals with cleft lip and palate submitted to secondary bone graft.

OBJECTIVE : To clinically evaluate the effects of diode laser, Gallium-Aluminum-Arsenide laser (GaAlAs), on the pain and edema after secondary alveolar bone graft. DESIGN : Case-control, double-blind study. Setting : Institutional tertiary referral hospital. Participants : The sample was composed of 60 individuals with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate, of both genders, aged 9 to 15 years, submitted to secondary alveolar bone graft. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES : The individuals were divided into an experimental group (patients irradiated with diode laser GaAlAs, energy density of 4 J/cm(2), power of 100 mW, and wavelength in the infrared spectrum, for 10 seconds per point on 10 points, adding up to a dose of 40 J/cm(2)) and a placebo group (simulated laser application for 60 seconds per point, also on 10 points). Applications were made on the receptor site immediately postoperatively and after 24 and 48 hours. The pain and edema were assessed preoperatively and at each application. RESULTS : The two groups presented increase in pain and edema in 24 and 48 hours. No statistically significant difference was found between groups. CONCLUSIONS : According to the present methodology, the use of low-level laser to control the pain and edema in the postoperative period of secondary alveolar bone graft was not effective.

Esthetic composition of smile in individuals with cleft lip, alveolus, and palate: visibility of the periodontium and the esthetics of smile.

Objective. To evaluate characteristics of smile related to visibility in individuals with cleft lip, alveolus, and palate. Design. Cross-sectional. Setting. HRAC/USP, Brazil. Patients. Individuals with repaired complete unilateral cleft lip and palate (n = 45), aged 15-30 years. Interventions. Frontal facial photographs were obtained in natural and forced smiles (n = 135). Six specialists in periodontics evaluated the photographs as to the smile line, thickness, and curve of the upper lip. Main Outcome Measures. The cleft area was compared with the contralateral region. Results were expressed as percentages and means. The findings were compared between groups of periodontists. Results. Statistically significant relationship was observed in the smile line between examiners and between natural and forced smiles, regardless of the association with the cleft side. The lip was thicker at rest and thinner in the forced smile, as also evaluated by the group not experienced with cleft care. The curve of the upper lip in natural and forced smiles was considered as close to straight by both groups, regardless of the cleft. Conclusion. The smile in individuals with clefts was regarded as average for both cleft and noncleft sides. The thickness was characterized as average to thin, being thinner in forced smile and when analyzed by the group not experienced with cleft care. In the average, the curve of the upper lip was considered as straight. The present study elucidates some characteristics related to the smile in individuals with repaired unilateral cleft lip, alveolus, and palate.

Aspectos periodontais em pacientes com fissuras labiopalatinas / Periodontal aspects in patients with cleft lip/palate

A fissura labiopalatina é considerada a malformação congênita da face maiscomum. É desenvolvida durante o período embrionário e tem como fatoresetiológicos uma interação entre aspectos genéticos e ambientais. Estarevisão teve por objetivo fornecer ao periodontista uma visão geral acercadas características periodontais dos indivíduos fissurados, de maneira queconheça as distinções e as peculiaridades destes pacientes. Estudos relevantesforam identificados por meio de buscas às bases de dados PubMED(via Medline), Lilacs e Scielo. A literatura revisada apontou que indivíduosfissurados apresentam condição periodontal pouco diferente dos não fissurados,com maior índice de recessão gengival em alguns dentes, vestíbuloraso e com pouca faixa de gengiva inserida em função da diversidadede procedimentos cirúrgicos que estes pacientes são submetidos ao longodo tratamento reabilitador. Conhecendo as particularidades periodontaisdestes indivíduos, acredita-se que o especialista possa oferecer tratamentoadequado, especialmente o de manutenção e suporte, a estes pacientes.

Gingival recession in individuals with cleft lip and palate: prevalence and severity.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the prevalence and severity of gingival recession in individuals with cleft lip and alveolus with or without cleft palate. DESIGN: Cross-sectional. SETTING: Tertiary referral hospital. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 400 individuals with cleft lip and alveolus with or without cleft palate, aged 15 to 49 years, without any previous periodontal treatment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Gingival recession was evaluated by measuring the distance from the cementoenamel junction to the most coronal point on the gingival margin, analyzing the prevalence and scoring its severity as mild (<3 mm), moderate (3 to 4 mm), or severe (4 mm). The prevalence and severity of gingival recession was compared between sextant 2 (cleft sextant) and the mean of the other sextants (1, 3, 4, 5, and 6: noncleft sextants). The relationship between gingival recession in the cleft area and gender was evaluated and data were analyzed statistically. The correlation between gingival recession and age was assessed also. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant gender difference in gingival recession. The prevalence and severity of gingival recession increased with age, and most of the affected teeth were premolars and molars. The cleft area did not present a higher prevalence and severity of gingival recession. CONCLUSIONS: Individuals with cleft lip and alveolus with or without cleft palate presented the same prevalence and severity of gingival recession compared with other populations. The area adjacent to the cleft (sextant 2) did not show greater risk of gingival recession than other areas (sextants 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6).

The role of keratinized mucosa in peri-implant health.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of keratinized mucosa around dental implants, correlating with other clinical parameters related to the success of dental implants. DESIGN: Cross-section. SETTING: Institutional tertiary referral hospital. PATIENTS: A total of 202 dental implants fixed in the cleft area of 109 patients with cleft lip and/or palate were evaluated. Interventions: The evaluated clinical parameters were probing depth and gingival and plaque indexes on the buccal surface (three sites). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: All clinical parameters were correlated with the width of keratinized mucosa around the implants. RESULTS: The largest probing depths were detected when the width of keratinized mucosa was 2 mm or more, with a statistically significant difference between the means of the probing depth and keratinized mucosa width. CONCLUSION: Even though the present results suggest that peri-implant health can be observed in areas with keratinized mucosa width under 2 mm provided an adequate oral hygiene control is performed, longitudinal randomized studies are necessary to analyze the relationship between the width of keratinized mucosa and the health of peri-implant tissues.

Avaliação periodontal de indivíduos com Síndrome de Apert: análise transversal / Periodontal status in patients with Apert Syndrome: cross-sectional study

A Síndrome de Apert é uma anomalia genética que afeta cerca de 1:160.000 nascimentos. As características clínicas frequentemente encontradas na cavidade bucal de indivíduos com Síndrome de Apert são anomalias dentárias como erupção ectópica, hipodontia e dentes supranumerários, dentes não irrompidos, bem como a gengiva espessa. Este estudo avaliou as condições periodontais de indivíduos com Síndrome de Apert. O exame clínico foi realizado em 20 pacientes com idade entre dez e 30 anos. Todos os dentes na arcada dentária foram examinados e os parâmetros clínicos avaliados foram: profundidade de sondagem, nível de inserção, índice de placa e índice gengival. Foram realizadas comparações descritivas entre os valores médios destes parâmetros. Quanto a profundidade de sondagem e o nível clínico de inserção, os locais com menores medidas inferiores ou iguais a 3 mm foram as mais prevalentes, seguido por sítios com 4-5 mm, tanto em dentes superiores como em inferiores. A média do índice gengival em sítios vestibulares dos dentes superiores foi de 1,4 e 1,5 em sítios linguais. De acordo com os resultados apresentados, os sítios palatinos de indivíduos com Síndrome de Apert não apresentam maior prevalência de doença periodontal em relação aos outros locais, apesar do aumento volumétrico.

Survival of dental implants in the cleft area--a retrospective study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the survival rate of dental implants placed in the cleft area. DESIGN: Retrospective study. SETTING: Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies, Brazil. Institutional Tertiary Healthcare Center. PATIENTS: 120 patients who received dental implants in the grafted cleft area in the years 1999 to 2005. INTERVENTIONS: Clinical data were evaluated from the records of 120 patients according to the following criteria: placement grafted, cleft area, and age at surgery; age at placement of dental implants; site and dimension of implants; interval between placement of implants and the last clinical follow-up; and interval between placement and removal or indication for removal of implants. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Percentage of survival rate of implants. RESULTS: Mean age at placement of the bone graft was 17.6 years and 21 years at placement of implants. A total of 123 cleft areas received secondary bone graft and bone graft to install implants (regraft). The mean survival rate was 34 months since placement of the implant to the last clinical follow-up and 26 months since placement of the prosthesis. Seven dental implants were removed. The survival rate since placement to the last clinical follow-up was 94.3%. CONCLUSION: Rehabilitation of the cleft area with dental implants is a viable and secure alternative, with good prognosis.

Gingival recession in maxillary canines and central incisors of individuals with clefts.

BACKGROUND: Mucogingival alterations are inherent to clefts and may be worsened by the several plastic surgeries required in these individuals. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence, severity, and some possible etiologic factors of gingival recessions in teeth adjacent to the cleft. STUDY DESIGN: A total of 641 teeth (maxillary canines and central incisors) of 193 individuals with cleft lip and/or palate were examined. A generalized linear model was used, and the Wilcoxon test was used to compare the recession with cleft types. RESULTS: Comparison among cleft types as to the presence of recession revealed a statistically significant positive relationship for the maxillary right and left central incisors only in the group with left cleft lip, alveolus, and palate (P = .034). The most frequently affected tooth was the right maxillary canine (26.16%). CONCLUSION: The prevalence of recession in teeth close to the cleft was higher, although it was not very severe.

Planejamento periodontal visando o recobrimento radicular em indivíduo portador de fissura labiopalatina: relato de caso / Periodontal planning for root coverage in a subject with cleft lip and palate: case report

Em cada caso clínico, o planejamento periodontal bem realizado é fundamental para o sucesso da terapia. Este trabalho descreve um caso clínico no qual estava indicada a remoção tecidual em espessura na palatina dos dentes superiores e havia necessidade de enxerto de conjuntivo no dente 23. Após adequado planejamento do caso, foi realizado o enxerto com o tecido conjuntivo proveniente da gengivectomia interna, evitando outro procedimento cirúrgico.

Careful periodontal planning allows good outcomes and is fundamental for the esthetic and functional success of therapy. This paper describes the case report of a patient with indication for reduction of tissue thickness at the palatal region of maxillary teeth and connective tissue graft at the region of the left maxillary canine. After proper planning of the case, the graft was performed with connective tissue obtained from the internal gingivectomy, avoiding the need of a second surgery.

Avaliação do conhecimento sobre medicina periodontal em hospitais de Bauru/SP / Evaluation of periodontal medicine knowledge of hospitals in the city of Bauru (São Paulo, Brazil)

Introdução: recentes estudos têm indicado que a doença periodontal pode produzir uma série de alterações na saúde geral dos indivíduos, contribuindo na morbidade e mortalidade de outras condições crônicas sistêmicas, como: doenças cardiovasculares, doenças respiratórias, doenças renais, além de complicações no diabetes mellitus, na gravidez e bebês de baixo peso. Objetivo: o objetivo do proposto trabalho foi avaliar o conhecimento dos profissionais de saúde sobre a medicina periodontal em hospitais da cidade de Bauru. Metodologia: foram distribuídos 100 questionários, em três diferentes hospitais de Bauru, com perguntas sobre medicina periodontal. A participação foi anônima e voluntária, e os hospitais participantes não foram identificados. Resultados: dos 100 questionários distribuídos, 74 foram respondidos adequadamente e devolvidos. A amostra foi composta por 17 médicos, 24 enfermeiros, dez técnicos de enfermagem, dez fisioterapeutas, 11 fonoaudiólogas e dois nutricionistas. Dois profissionais não tiveram conhecimento algum sobre medicina periodontal (2,73%), 54,79% tinham conhecimento limitado, 32,87% tinham conhecimento moderado, 9,58% tinham conhecimento bom e nenhum entrevistado obteve excelente conhecimento. Conclusão: o conhecimento sobre medicina periodontal dos profissionais de saúde dos hospitais pesquisados na cidade de Bauru/SP é considerado limitado.

Intraoral features of Apert's syndrome.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the intraoral features of patients with Apert's syndrome in treatment at the Hospital of Rehabilitation and Craniofacial Anomalies of University of São Paulo (HRAC-USP), a national reference center for treatment of craniofacial anomalies in Brazil. STUDY DESIGN: In this retrospective study, of 56,000 patients registered at HRAC-USP, 36 patients were diagnosed with Apert's syndrome and were either examined or had their medical files evaluated, aiming to characterize lip posture, mouth shape, maxillary hypoplasia, palatal morphology, dental anomalies, and malocclusion. RESULTS: Most patients were characterized as mouth breathers for presenting with hypotonic lips and trapezoidal-shaped mouths. Other frequent findings were the presence of highly arched palates and hypoplastic maxilla, with gingival lateral swellings that increased in size with age. Crowding of teeth and malocclusion were commonly observed, and cases of hypodontia were frequent. Contrary to previous studies demonstrating a high incidence of cleft soft palate, in this study only 1 of 23 patients presented a true cleft. CONCLUSIONS: The intraoral features of patients with Apert's syndrome in the population studied match most of the findings in other populations. However, the occurrence of cleft soft palate was unexpectedly low and morphologically normal teeth were found. In addition, hypodontia was frequently observed. Variations in frequency of observations of some characteristics might be related to differences in sample size or population.