Methylphenidate effects on mice odontogenesis and connections with human odontogenesis.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Methylphenidate exposure on mice odontogenesis and connect them by bioinformatics with human odontogenesis. Thirty-two pregnant Swiss mice were divided into treated group and control group, which received, respectively, 5 mg/kg of Methylphenidate and saline solution from the 5th to the 17th day of pregnancy. The mouse embryos tooth germs were analyzed through optical microscopy, and the data collected were analyzed statistically by Fisher's exact test. The presence and similarity of Methylphenidate-associated genes (Pharmgkb database) in both organisms and their interaction with dental development genes (AmiGO2 database) were verified on STRING database. Rates of tooth germ malformations were higher in treated than in control group (Control: 18; Treated: 27; p = 0.035). Mouse embryo malformations were connected with 238 interactions between 69 dental development genes with 35 Methylphenidate genes. Fourteen interactions for four Methylphenidate genes with four dental development genes, with human experimental data, were connected with mouse phenotype data. By homology, the interactions and conservation of proteins/genes may indicate similar outcomes for both organisms. The exposure to Methylphenidate during pregnancy affected odontogenesis in mouse embryos and may affect human odontogenesis. The study of malformations in mice, with a bioinformatics approach, could contribute to understanding of the Methylphenidate effect on embryo development. These results may provide novel hypotheses for further testing and reinforce the FDA protocol: as Methylphenidate is included in category C, its use during pregnancy should be considered if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Efeitos do metilfenidato sobre as glândulas salivares maternas de camundongos / Methylphenidate effects on maternal salivary glands of mice

Introdução: O metilfenidato (MFD) é um derivado anfetamínico estimulante do sistema nervoso central, que vem sendo cada vez mais consumido pela população mundial, incluindo as mulheres em idade fértil. Ainda não foram estabelecidos os efeitos deste medicamento nas glândulas salivares, durante a gestação. Objetivo: Identificar alterações histomorfológicas em glândulas salivares maternas expostas ao metilfenidato. Material e método: Para análise histológica, foram utilizadas 32 fêmeas de camundongos Swiss prenhes, distribuídas em um grupo controle e um grupo tratado. A administração foi realizada do quinto ao 17º dia de gestação, via injeção subcutânea; o grupo tratado recebeu 5 mg/kg de metilfenidato, enquanto o grupo controle recebeu o mesmo volume de solução salina estéril. As fêmeas foram eutanasiadas e tiveram suas glândulas salivares removidas e incluídas em parafina para análise em microscopia óptica. Para avaliar a associação entre as variáveis dos grupos, o teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov e o teste T foram utilizados. Resultado: As glândulas parótidas do grupo tratado apresentaram alterações no raio dos ductos e na quantidade de ácinos, quando comparadas às glândulas parótidas do grupo controle. A glândula submandibular do grupo tratado foi a mais afetada: mostrou diferença estatisticamente significativa na espessura da parede dos ductos secretores, no raio dos ductos e no raio dos ácinos, quando comparada à glândula submandibular do grupo controle. A glândula sublingual não apresentou alterações significativas. Conclusão: Neste delineamento experimental, o metilfenidato apresentou-se como agente indutor de alterações morfológicas das glândulas salivares, promovendo alterações significativas nos raios de ductos e ácinos das mesmas, sendo a glândula submandibular a mais susceptível a este fármaco.

Introduction: Methylphenidate (MFD) is a stimulant amphetamine derivative of the central nervous system, which is being increasingly consumed by the world population, including women of childbearing age. It has not yet established the effects of this medicine in the salivary glands during pregnancy. Objective: Evaluate the exposure effects to the MPD in the maternal salivary glands. Material and method: For prenatal study, 32 pregnant female Swiss mice were used, divided into a control and a treated group. The treated group received 5 mg/kg of MPD via subcutaneous injection from the 5th to the 17th day and the control received sterile saline in the same volume and pregnancy period. Females were euthanized and had their salivary glands removed and embedded in paraffin for analysis in optical microscopy. To evaluate the association between the variables of the groups, the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and and T test were used. Result: The parotid glands of the treated group showed statistically significant change within the ducts and the amount of acini when compared to the control group. The submandibular gland was the most affected, it showed a difference statistically significant in wall thickness of the secretory ducts, within the ducts and within the acini when compared to the control group. The sublingual gland showed no significant changes. Conclusion: In this experiment methylphenidate is presented as inducing agent morphological changes of the salivary glands, promoting significant changes in ducts radii and acini, submandibular gland being more susceptible to this drug.

Complete denture biofilm after brushing with specific denture paste, neutral soap and artificial saliva.

This study compared the levels of biofilm in maxillary and mandibular complete dentures and evaluated the number of colony-forming units (cfu) of yeasts, after using auxiliary brushing agents and artificial saliva. Twenty-three denture wearers with hyposalivation and xerostomia were instructed to brush the dentures 3 times a day during 3 weeks with the following products: Corega Brite denture dentifrice, neutral liquid soap, Corega Brite combined with Oral Balance (artificial saliva) or tap water. For biofilm quantification, the internal surfaces of the dentures were disclosed, photographed and measured using a software. For microbiological analysis, the biofilm was scrapped off, and the harvested material was diluted, sown in CHROMagar™ Candida and incubated at 37°C for 48 h. Data were analyzed statistically by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05). Mandibular dentures presented a mean biofilm percentage (µ=26.90 ± 21.10) significantly greater than the maxillary ones (µ=18.0 ± 15.0) (p<0.05). Brushing using Corega Brite combined with Oral Balance (µ=15.87 ± 18.47) was more effective (p<0.05) than using the denture dentifrice (µ=19.47 ± 17.24), neutral soap (µ=23.90 ± 18.63) or tap water (control; µ=32.50 ± 20.68). For the microbiological analysis, the chi-square test did not indicate significant difference between the hygiene products for either type of denture. The more frequently isolated species of yeasts were C. albicans, C. tropicalis and C. glabrata. In conclusion, mandibular dentures had more biofilm formation than maxillary ones. Denture brushing with Corega Brite dentifrice combined with the use of Oral Balance was the most effective method for reduction of biofilm levels, but the use of products did not show difference in yeast cfu counts.

Complete denture biofilm after brushing with specific denture paste, neutral soap and artificial saliva

This study compared the levels of biofilm in maxillary and mandibular complete dentures and evaluated the number of colony-forming units (cfu) of yeasts, after using auxiliary brushing agents and artificial saliva. Twenty-three denture wearers with hyposalivation and xerostomia were instructed to brush the dentures 3 times a day during 3 weeks with the following products: Corega Brite denture dentifrice, neutral liquid soap, Corega Brite combined with Oral Balance (artificial saliva) or tap water. For biofilm quantification, the internal surfaces of the dentures were disclosed, photographed and measured using a software. For microbiological analysis, the biofilm was scrapped off, and the harvested material was diluted, sown in CHROMagar™ Candida and incubated at 37°C for 48 h. Data were analyzed statistically by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05). Mandibular dentures presented a mean biofilm percentage (µ=26.90 ± 21.10) significantly greater than the maxillary ones (µ=18.0 ± 15.0) (p<0.05). Brushing using Corega Brite combined with Oral Balance (µ=15.87 ± 18.47) was more effective (p<0.05) than using the denture dentifrice (µ=19.47 ± 17.24), neutral soap (µ=23.90 ± 18.63) or tap water (control; µ=32.50 ± 20.68). For the microbiological analysis, the chi-square test did not indicate significant difference between the hygiene products for either type of denture. The more frequently isolated species of yeasts were C. albicans, C. tropicalis and C. glabrata. In conclusion, mandibular dentures had more biofilm formation than maxillary ones. Denture brushing with Corega Brite dentifrice combined with the use of Oral Balance was the most effective method for reduction of biofilm levels, but the use of products did not show difference in yeast cfu counts.

Este estudo comparou os níveis de biofilme em próteses totais maxilares e mandibulares, e analisou o número de unidades formadoras de colônias de leveduras, após o uso de agentes auxiliares da escovação e saliva artificial. Vinte e três usuários de próteses totais com hipossalivação e xerostomia foram orientados a escovar as dentaduras 3 vezes ao dia durante 3 semanas com os seguintes produtos: Corega Brite (dentifrício para prótese), sabonete líquido neutro, Corega Brite associado com o uso do Oral Balance (saliva artificial) ou água de torneira. Para a quantificação do biofilme, as superfícies internas das próteses totais foram evidenciadas, fotografadas e o biofilme quantificado com o auxílio de um software. Para a análise microbiológica, o biofilme foi removido por escovação, coletado, diluído, semeado em meio seletivo CHROMagar™ Candida e incubado a 37°C por 48 h. A análise de variância para dois fatores (p<0,05%) mostrou que as próteses mandibulares apresentaram uma média de porcentagem de biofilme (µ=26,90±21,10) maior que as maxilares (µ=18±15). O teste complementar de Tukey (0,46; p<5%) mostrou que a escovação com Corega Brite e Oral Balance (µ=15,87 ± 18,47) foi mais efetiva que o dentifrício (µ=19,47 ± 17,24), sabonete neutro (µ=23,90 ± 18,63), ou água de torneira (controle; µ=32,50 ± 20,68). Em relação á análise microbiológica, o teste de Qui-Quadrado não indicou diferença entre os produtos de higiene, para ambas as próteses. As espécies de leveduras mais comumente isoladas foram C. albicans, C. tropicalis e C. glabrata. Em conclusão, as próteses mandibulares apresentaram mais biofilme do que as maxilares. Além disso, a escovação das próteses com o Corega Brite associado ao uso do Oralbalance foi o método mais efetivo na redução dos níveis de biofilme, entretanto o uso dos produtos não demonstrou diferença no número de ufc de leveduras.

Comparative analysis of biofilm levels in complete upper and lower dentures after brushing associated with specific denture paste and neutral soap.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to compare and correlate biofilm levels in complete upper and lower prosthesis after brushing, associated with specific paste and soap, by means of computerised methodology. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-five complete denture wearers were selected and instructed to brush their prostheses (Soft Oral B 40) three times a day for 3 weeks with water (Control), specific paste for complete dentures (Corega Brite) (Experiment 1) and neutral soap (Experiment 2). The study was based on a cross-over model and a wash-out period was not included. For biofilm quantification, the internal surfaces were dyed (neutral red 1%), photographed (Canon EOS Digital) and the disclosed biofilm was measured with the Image Tool 2.0 software. The products were assessed by means of a questionnaire regarding their hygiene properties and acceptance. RESULTS: The variance analysis indicated that the lower prostheses exhibited a mean biofilm percentage, significantly higher than the upper prostheses and that brushing with paste (Experiment 1) was more effective than soap (Experiment 2) and, in turn, this was more effective than water (Control). There was a high biofilm correlation (Pearson correlation) between both prostheses. Both products were well accepted by the patients, but the most favoured one was the paste. CONCLUSIONS: This was effective in controlling the biofilm and can be used preventatively in the maintenance of oral health by wearers of complete dentures. This is important where the lower prosthesis can harbour microorganisms which may act as a reservoir for other areas of the mouth and thus enhance the importance of proper hygiene.

Estudo populacional relacionado à saúde geral e uso de medicamentes em idosos não institucionalizados e desdentados totais / Population survey related to general health and use of medication in one group of non-institutionalized complete edentulous elderly

O objetivo deste estudo foi conhecer o perfil de saúde geral, uso de medicamentos e sintomas bucais auto-referidos em um grupo de 307 idosos desdentados totais. Foram entrevistados 215 mulheres (70%) e 92 (30%) homens com idades entre 60 e 91 anos(média de 69) utilizando-se um questionário de saúde. A maioria dos idosos (88%) apresentava pelo menos uma doença pesquisada, sendo a hipertensão (56%) a mais comum. Outros problemas prevaleceram como artropatias (32%), osteoporose (28%),cardiopatias (27%) e diabetes (17%). Na amostra, 85% dos idosos consumiam algum tipo de medicamento com média de 2,92 tipos por indivíduo. Destacaram-se o uso dos anti-hipertensivos (38%), diuréticos (28%), complementos vitamínicos (20%), antiinflamatórios não-esteroidais (18%), hormônios de reposição (12%), vasodilatadoresperiféricos (11%), anticoagulantes (11%), hipoglicemiantes (11%), ansiolíticos (9%) e antidepressivos (7%) respectivamente. A mulheres tenderam a consumir mais medicamentos que os homens (88% vs. 76%). O grupo apresentou alta freqüência de doenças crônicas predominando as condições cardiovasculares e reumáticas, sendotambém freqüente a necessidade do tratamento medicamentoso cardiovascular e de controle da dor ou inflamação. A incidência de doenças crônicas, uso de medicamentos e politerapia medicamentosa foi maior nas mulheres que predominaram neste segmento populacional. A xerostomia foi o sintoma bucal mais comum, relatado por 93% dos usuários de medicamentos e sua possível causa era geralmente desconhecida pelo idoso