Plant Thaumatin-like Proteins: Function, Evolution and Biotechnological Applications.

Thaumatin-like proteins (TLPs) are a highly complex protein family associated with host defense and developmental processes in plants, animals, and fungi. They are highly diverse in angiosperms, for which they are classified as the PR-5 (Pathogenesis-Related-5) protein family. In plants, TLPs have a variety of properties associated with their structural diversity. They are mostly associated with responses to biotic stresses, in addition to some predicted activities under drought and osmotic stresses. The present review covers aspects related to the structure, evolution, gene expression, and biotechnological potential of TLPs. The efficiency of the discovery of new TLPs is below its potential, considering the availability of omics data. Furthermore, we present an exemplary bioinformatics annotation procedure that was applied to cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) transcriptome, including libraries of two tissues (root and leaf), and two stress types (biotic/abiotic) generated using different sequencing approaches. Even without using genomic sequences, the pipeline uncovered 56 TLP candidates in both tissues and stresses. Interestingly, abiotic stress (root dehydration) was associated with a high number of modulated TLP isoforms. The nomenclature used so far for TLPs was also evaluated, considering TLP structure and possible functions identified to date. It is clear that plant TLPs are promising candidates for breeding purposes and for plant transformation aiming a better performance under biotic and abiotic stresses. The development of new therapeutic drugs against human fungal pathogens also deserves attention. Despite that, applications derived from TLP molecules are still below their potential, as it is evident in our review.

H2O2 plays an important role in the lifestyle of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides during interaction with cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp].

Plant-fungus interactions usually generate H(2)O(2) in the infected plant tissue. H(2)O(2) has a direct antimicrobial effect and is involved in the cross-linking of cell walls, signaling, induction of gene expression, hypersensitive cell death and induced systemic acquired resistance. This has raised the hypothesis that H(2)O(2) manipulation by pharmacological compounds could alter the lifestyle of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides during interaction with the BR-3-Tracuateua cowpea genotype. The primary leaves of cowpea were excised, infiltrated with salicylic acid (SA), glucose oxidase + glucose (GO/G), catalase (CAT) or diphenyliodonium chloride (DPI), followed by spore inoculation on the adaxial leaf surface. SA or GO/G-treated plantlets showed increased H(2)O(2) accumulation and lipid peroxidation. The fungus used a subcuticular, intramural necrotrophic strategy, and developed secondary hyphae associated with the quick spread and rapid killing of host cells. However, CAT or DPI-treated leaves exhibited decreased H(2)O(2) concentration and lipid peroxidation and the fungus developed intracellular hemibiotrophic infection with vesicles, in addition to primary and secondary hyphal formation. These results suggest that H(2)O(2) plays an important role in the cowpea (C. gloeosporioides) pathosystem given that it affected fungal lifestyle during interaction.

Sagittal osteotomy for the removal of deeply impacted mandibular molars: a presentation of series of cases.

Sagittal osteotomy was primarily described as a treatment for prognathism and retrognathia. It has been rarely reported as an option for the removal of deeply impacted tooth. The principal indication of this approach is when the tooth is deeply impacted on the mandibular ramus or body and it presents intimate relationship between its root and inferior alveolar neurovascular bundles. In this article the author related three rare cases of lower third molar included. Because of the unusual deeply position of these, the SRRO surgery technique was realized to remove them. Sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) is technically safe and allows the removal of teeth in situations of deeply impacted mandibular ramus, angle or body with minimal trauma in a short time.

Herança de caracteres relacionados à arquitetura da planta em feijão-caupi / Inheritance of traits related to plant architecture in cowpea

O trabalho estudou o controle genético dos caracteres comprimento (CRP) e número de nós (NNRP) do ramo principal e hábito de crescimento em feijão-caupi, a partir dos cruzamentos TE96-282-22G x TVX-5058-09C e TE96-282-22G x IT81D-1332. O experimento foi conduzido na Embrapa Meio-Norte, em Teresina, PI, Brasil, no ano de 2003. Estimaram-se os componentes genéticos de média, variância e herdabilidades para os caracteres CRP e NNRP. O estudo da herança do hábito de crescimento foi realizado com base nas frequências dos fenótipos observados. Em ambos os cruzamentos, o modelo genético aditivo-dominante foi suficiente para explicar a variação fenotípica observada para o CRP e NNRP; os efeitos aditivos e de dominância são importantes no controle do CRP e NNRP, mas a variância aditiva é prevalente como componente genético. O CRP e NNRP apresentam controle oligogênico, associado com alta expressão do caráter. O hábito de crescimento apresenta herança monogênica, com dominância para o tipo indeterminado.

The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic control of traits related to plant architecture in cowpea: length and number of nodes on main stem, growth habit, from the crossings TE96-282-22G x TVX-5058-09C and TE96-282-22G x IT81D-1332. The experiment was conducted at Embrapa Mid-North, Teresina, PI, Brazil, in 2003. Experiments were carried out under randomized block design with four replications. Genetic components of mean and variance and heritability for the traits length and number of nodes on main stem were estimated. Growth habit was based on the frequencies of the phenotypes observed. In both crosses, the additive-dominant genetic model was sufficient to explain the phenotypic variation observed for length and number of nodes on main stem; additive and dominance effects are important in controlling the length and number of nodes on main stem, but the additive variance is prevalent as a component of genetic variance. Length and number of nodes on main stem presents oligogenic control associated with a high expression of trait. Growth habit has monogenic control, with dominance for the indeterminate type.

Changes in pharyngeal airway space and soft tissue after maxillary advancement and bimaxillary surgery

AIM: To evaluate changes in pharyngeal airway space (nasopharynx and oropharynx), soft palate and lingual vallecula after maxillary advancement surgery and maxillary advancement and mandibular setback surgery (bimaxillary surgery). METHODS: Twenty Class III adult patients were included in the study. Ten patients were treated with maxillary advancement and ten with bimaxillary surgery (maxillary advancement and mandibular setback). Cephalometric landmark measurements were recorded at 3 different time intervals: pre-surgical, post-surgical and six months after surgery. Data collected were subjected to one-way ANOVA (p<0.05). RESULTS: Nasopharyngeal airway space increased after maxillary advancement and decreased after bimaxillary surgery. There was increase in oropharyngeal dimensions in the region around the uvula and loss of space for lingual vallecula, while in Group 2 there was diminished space for both uvula and vallecula. The uvula and vallecula were moved forward in Group 1, whereas these structures were moved in the posterior direction in Group 2. CONCLUSIONS: After maxillary advancement surgery there was an increased in space in the nasopharyngeal region. The oropharyngeal region related to the uvula presented an increase in space, whereas there was a reduction in relation to the lingual vallecula. The uvula and lingual vallecula were moved forward. Bimaxillary surgery promoted a reduction in the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal regions as regards both the uvula and lingual vallecula. The uvula and lingual vallecula were moved in the posterior direction...

Tratamento cirúrgico de fratura orbitária blow-out pura com tela de titânio: relato de caso clínico / Surgical treatment for blow-out pure orbital fracture using titanium mesh: clinical case report

As fraturas orbitárias do tipo blow-out são classificadas em dois tipos: pura e impura. O seu diagnóstico é realizado através do exame clínico auxiliado por exames de imagens. Dentre todas as imagens, a mais indicada é a tomografia computadorizada que oferece uma melhor visualização e avaliação do traço de fratura e possibilita um melhor planejamento cirúrgico.O tipo do tratamento, cirúrgico ou não-cirúrgico, assim como o momento mais oportuno para esse tratamento das fraturas orbitárias blow-out, imediato ou tardio, é controverso na literatura. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar um caso clínico de fratura orbitária blow-out pura, tratado cirurgicamente e de forma imediata com sucesso clínico.

Fractures orbital blow-out are ranked in two types: pure and impure. Diagnosis is made through clinical examination aided by images. Among these images, the most recommended is CT, which provides better visualization and evaluation of the fracture and also allows better surgical planning. The treatment type, surgical or not, as well as timing, immediate or late on, of treatment for orbital blow-out fractures is controversial in the literature. The objective of this paper is to present a pure blow out fracture case surgically treated and immediately after.

Thrips species (Insecta: Thysanoptera) associated to Cowpea in Piauí, Brazil / Espécies de tripes (Insecta: Thysanoptera) associadas ao caupi no Piauí, Brasil

Thrips are still poorly known in cowpea, Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp., in Piauí, despite their economic importance in this crop, which stands out as one of the major cultures of North and Northeast regions from Brazil. Thus, this study aimed to identify the thrips species associated to the crop in Teresina and Bom Jesus, Piauí, Brazil. From October 2007 to August 2008, cowpea inflorescences were sampled in the municipalities by the technique of simple bagging. After screenings, thrips were preserved in AGA, mounted on permanent microscope slides and identified. The identified species were: Frankliniella brevicaulis Hood, 1937, F. insularis (Franklin, 1908), F. schultzei (Trybom, 1910), F. tritici (Fitch, 1855) and Haplothrips gowdeyi (Franklin, 1908). The slides are deposited at the entomological collection of the Departamento de Biologia, Universidade Federal do Piauí. A key to the species is provided.

Tripes ainda são pouco conhecidos em caupi, Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp., no Piauí, a despeito de sua importância econômica na cultura, que se destaca como um dos principais cultivos das regiões Norte e Nordeste do Brasil. Assim, esse estudo objetivou identificar as espécies de tripes associadas à cultura em Teresina e Bom Jesus, Piauí, Brasil. De outubro de 2007 a agosto de 2008, inflorescências de caupi foram amostradas no dois municípios, por meio técnica do ensacamento simples. Após triagens, os tripes foram preservados em AGA, montados em lâminas de microscopia permanentes e identificados. As espécies identificadas foram: Frankliniella brevicaulis Hood, 1937, F. insularis (Franklin, 1908), F. schultzei (Trybom, 1910), F. tritici (Fitch, 1855) e Haplothrips gowdeyi (Franklin, 1908). As lâminas estão depositadas na coleção entomológica do Departamento de Biologia, Universidade Federal do Piauí. Uma chave de identificação para as espécies é fornecida.

Reabilitação de maxilas atróficas com implantes zigomáticos em carga imediata: estudo retrospectivo de 22 casos / Rehabilitation of atrophic maxilla with immediate loading through zigomatic implants: review of 22 cases

Realizou-se uma análise retrospectiva de 22 casos de maxilas atróficas, reabilitadas proteticamente com carga imediata, por meio de implantes cônicos na região anterior de maxila em conjunto com dois implantes zigomáticos bilateralmente. Objetivamos discutir a efetividade deste método a partir de informações relativas à técnica empregada (tipo de implante, quantidade, comprimento e torque de inserção) e da taxa de sucesso durante o tempo de acompanhamento da pesquisa. Os pacientes apresentaram-se com média de idade de 57,3 anos, variando de 39 a 76, sendo 6 do gênero masculino e 16 feminino. A média do torque de inserção foi de 47,75N.cm para os implantes cônicos anteriores (n = 68) e de 68,5N. cm para os zigomáticos (n = 44), ambos apresentaram taxa de sucesso de 100% durante o período de acompanhamento médio de 34,7 meses

The present study evaluated retrospectively 22 atrophic maxilla cases treated by prosthodontic rehabilitation with immediate loading using conic implants in the pre-maxilla with two zigomatic implants bilaterally disposed. We aimed at discussing the effectiveness of this treatment through information on the applied method (type of implant, quantity, length and placement torch) and on the success rate during follow-up period. The average age of the patients was 57.3 years old, varying from 39 to 76 and six of them were males and sixteen females. The insertion torch average was of 47.75N.cm for anterior conic implants (n = 68) and 68.5Ncm on the right and left zigomatic implants (n = 44), both with success rate of 100% during a 34.7 months follow-up period

Implant migration into maxillary sinus: description of two asymptomatic cases.

BACKGROUND: Rehabilitation of edentulous jaws with dental implants has become a usual practice around the world. A very low incidence of complications is associated with this therapy. One of them is migration of dental implants into maxillary sinus. Foreign bodies inside maxillary sinus should be removed because they can cause sinusitis, but if any symptoms are present, preservation alone can be indicated. Implant removal and bone reconstruction on the same procedure reduce treatment time and allow rehabilitation with implant-supported prosthesis. METHODS: In the present study, we report two cases of dental implants displaced into maxillary sinus that receive different treatment. RESULTS: In one of them, implant removal and sinus lift were carried out on same procedure while on the other preservation alone was advocated. CONCLUSION: Both treatment modalities treatments allowed installation of implant-supported prosthesis.

Eight-year retrospective study of odontogenic origin infections in a postgraduation program on oral and maxillofacial surgery.

PURPOSE: Infections are one of the most commonly found conditions in oral and maxillofacial surgery practice. They always represent a risk to patients regardless of whether they are of odontogenic origin or not, and if not treated at an early stage they may rapidly evolve and spread to adjacent anatomical structures, leading to serious complications and, occasionally, to death. For this reason, the objective of this study was to retrospectively analyze data from patients with infections attended by the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Piracicaba Dental School at the State University of Campinas-Unicamp. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In accordance with date and inclusion criteria, sampling comprised 210 patient reports from January 1999 to March 2007. Patients' demographic data reviewed were gender, age, signs and symptoms, facial spaces affected, and therapy adopted. RESULTS: The mean age of patients was 30 years old (SD = 16.6), and the main origin of infections was odontogenic (79.31%); principal signs and symptoms were trismus (43.33%), fever (28.10%), and dysphagia (25.24%). The main facial spaces affected were the buccal mandibular space (50.00%), submandibular space (31.90%), and buccal maxillary space (19.05%). Surgical drainage was carried out in 46.67% of cases, and 10.95% of these interventions were performed under general anesthetic. Only 3 of all patients developed complications. CONCLUSIONS: Infection patients were basically young adults; no predisposition concerning gender or race was detected. The therapeutic protocol adopted presented very positive results, with a small number of complications.

Potencial produtivo de progênies de feijão-caupi com arquitetura ereta de planta / Potential grain yield of cowpea progenies with erect plant type

O objetivo foi estimarem-se parâmetros genéticos e identificarem-se, em populações de feijão-caupi, genótipos promissores quanto à produtividade de grãos e arquitetura ereta de planta. Três linhagens e 348 progênies de geração F3 e F2RC1, provenientes dos cruzamentos entre: TE96-282-22G (P1) x TVx5058-09C (P2) e TE96-282-22G (P1) x 1T81D-1332 (P3), foram avaliadas no Município de Teresina, PI, em 2004. A variabilidade genética apresentada para o comprimento e número de nós do ramo principal e para o número de vagens por planta indica condição favorável à seleção de progênies superiores quanto a esses caracteres. As populações que se destacaram quanto à produtividade de grãos, encontram-se entre as de maior comprimento e número de nós do ramo principal. A ausência de correlação entre o comprimento do ramo principal com o número de vagens por planta e o peso de cem grãos evidencia a possibilidade de seleção de genótipos com arquitetura moderna de planta, maior tamanho de sementes e produção de vagens.

This research was carried out to estimate genetic parameters and to identify, in cowpea populations, promising genotypes regarding grain yield and erect plant type. Three lines and 348 progenies, coming from advanced generations of crossings between: TE96-282-22G (P1) x TVx5058-09C (P2) and TE96-282-22G (P1) x 1T81D-1332 (P3), were evaluated in the Teresina, PI, in 2004. The genetic variability for the main branch node number, and for the number of pods per plant indicates favorable condition for selection of superior progenies, considering these characters. The populations that stood out for grain yield, are among those presenting higher length and number node in the main branche. The absence of correlation for the main branch length with number of pods per plant and with weight of a hundred grains indicates the possibility of selecting genotypes with erect plant type, higher seed size and pod production.

Oral complaints in progressive systemic sclerosis: Two cases report

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Progressive systemic sclerosis is a chronic sclerotic disease which causes diffuse, increased deposition of extracellular matrix in connective tissue with vascular abnormalities, resulting in tissue hypoxia. Aesthetic and facial dysfunction are followed by important oral and facial manifestation of disturbances such as xerostomia, the lack of saliva in the mouth, and its associated complications. Most clinical manifestations begin with tongue rigidity. The facial skin changes and bone resorption of mandible angle are often reported. Other systemic changes include the involvementof internal organs which leads to serious complications as well as disorders in the cardiac muscle and Raynaud´sphenomenon. The objective of the this paper is to report two cases of systemic sclerosis in patients with oral andfacial manifestations of the disease. A brief review of the literature, focusing on deontological alterations is also presented (AU)

Oral complaints in progressive systemic sclerosis: two cases report.

Progressive systemic sclerosis is a chronic sclerotic disease which causes diffuse, increased deposition of extracellular matrix in connective tissue with vascular abnormalities, resulting in tissue hypoxia. Aesthetic and facial dysfunction are followed by important oral and facial manifestation of disturbances such as xerostomia, the lack of saliva in the mouth, and its associated complications. Most clinical manifestations begin with tongue rigidity. The facial skin changes and bone resorption of mandible angle are often reported. Other systemic changes include the involvement of internal organs which leads to serious complications as well as disorders in the cardiac muscle and Raynaud's phenomenon. The objective of the this paper is to report two cases of systemic sclerosis in patients with oral and facial manifestations of the disease. A brief review of the literature, focusing on deontological alterations is also presented.

Herança da inflorescência composta da cultivar de feijão-caupi cacheado / Inheritance of composite inflorescence of cowpea cacheado cultivar

O feijão-caupi [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] apresenta inflorescência simples. Entretanto, foram identificados dois genes mutantes recessivos ci e bp que condicionam a produção de inflorescência composta na espécie. Essa característica também foi constatada na cultivar local Cacheado. Objetiva-se com este trabalho determinar o controle genético dessa característica. Foram realizados dois cruzamentos Freezergreen x Cacheado e Bettegreen x Cacheado. Os cruzamentos e a obtenção das gerações F1, F2 e retrocruzamentos, com ambos parentais, foram realizados em casa-de-vegetação. No experimento de campo foi utilizado o delineamento de blocos casualizados com quatro repetições. Cada parcela foi representada por uma fileira de 10,0 m, com espaçamento entre fileiras de 0,80 m e dentro da fileira de 0,50 m, sendo cultivada uma planta por cova. Esse experimento foi conduzido sob irrigação por aspersão convencional, na Embrapa Meio-Norte, em Teresina, Piauí, nos anos 1998/1999. O teste de chi2 foi usado para a análise dos dados. As segregações das gerações F2 se ajustaram à proporção de 3 inflorescências simples: 1 inflorescência composta e as dos retrocruzamentos com o parental Cacheado à proporção de 1 inflorescência simples: 1 inflorescência composta. A partir desses resultados depreende-se que a inflorescência composta presente na cultivar cacheado tem herança monogênica recessiva.

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] presents simple inflorescence. However, two recessive mutant genes ci and bp that produce composite inflorescence were identified in cowpea. This characteristic was also observed in the brazillian local cultivar Cacheado. The aim of this work was to investigate the genetic control of the composite inflorescence of Cacheado Cultivar. Two crosses were performed Freezergreen x Cacheado and Bettegreen x Cacheado. The crosses and the F1, F2 and the backcrosses were obtained in greenhouse. In the field trial the randomized complete block design with four replications was used. Each plot was represented by a row of 10 m long with 20 plants. The spacing between rows was of the 0,80 m. The experiment was carried out in the field, under irrigation by conventional aspersion at Embrapa Meio-Norte, Teresina city, Piauí Statate, the years of 1998 and 1999. The Qui Square test was used to analyse the data. The segregation pattern in both F2 generations fitted the 3 simple inflorescences: 1 composite inflorescence ratio and the backcrosses to the Cacheado cultivar fitted the 1 simple inflorescence: 1 composite inflorescence ratio. The inheritance study showed that composite inflorescence of the Cacheado cultivar is controlled by a single recessive gene.

Restabelecimento do espaço interarcos - uma abordagem multidisciplinar / Reestablishment of the intermaxillary space: a multidisciplinary approach

O restabelecimento do espaço interarcos pode ser obtido através da osteotomia segmentar posterior da maxila. Esta consiste na mobilização e movimentação de um segmento posterior da maxila com o objetivo de restabelecer o espaço protético adequado entre a maxila e a mandíbula, além de corrigir mordidas cruzadas, mordidas abertas posteriores, proporcionando o reposicionamento superior, inferior, distal e mesial do segmento em um único tempo operatório. As indicações, técnicas e complicações da osteotomia segmentar posterior da maxila serão discutidas por meio de uma revisão de literatura e relato de um caso, na qual é enfatizada a necessidade do envolvimento de duas especialidades odontológicas.

Remoção de miniplacas e parafusos na região bucomaxilofacial: revisão de literatura / Removal of miniplates and screws in the oral and maxillofacial region: a review of the literature

O emprego de miniplacas e parafusos de titânio nas cirurgias do complexo maxilo-mandibular tornou-se crescente, ao se constatar, cientificamente, sua alta resolutividade. Portanto é comum que surjam dúvidas quanto à remoção ou não dessa aparatologia após a reparação óssea. Essa revisão objetiva discutir as divergências de condutas e suas justificativas, tendo em vista a pouca abordagem deste tema nos periódicos nacionais, vindo a fornecer subsídios cientificamente embasados para uma correta opção.

Adaptabilidade e estabilidade produtiva de feijão-caupi / Yield adaptability and stability of cowpea

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a adaptabilidade e a estabilidade da produtividade de grãos de 15 genótipos de feijão-caupi (Vigna unguiculata) utilizando o modelo de efeitos principais aditivos e interação multiplicativa. Os ensaios foram conduzidos em 13 ambientes, nos Estados do Piaui e Maranhão, no período de 1999 a 2001. Os resultados mostraram a existência de poucas diferenças entre genótipos, mas os efeitos de ambientes, interação genótipos x ambientes e os três primeiros eixos da análise de componentes principais da interação foram altamente significativos (P<0,01). A análise de componentes principais explicou 72,82 por cento da soma de quadrados da interação genótipos x ambientes. Os genótipos Evx 91-2E e Evx 63-4E aprentam alta adaptabilidade e estabilidade, os quais podem ser cultivados em todos os ambientes do região Meio-Norte (Piauí e Maranhão). Os genótipos Evx 47-6E e Evx 92-49E mostraram-se adaptados a ambientes de baixa produtividade, enquanto que o genótipo Evx 63-10E apresentou a maior média e adaptação específica a ambientes de alta qualidade. Os ambientes Brejo-MA, 2001 e Bom Jesus-PI, 2000 foram os mais previsíveis, enquanto Teresina, PI, 2001 e Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, PI, 2001, altamente instáveis. A interação genótipos x ambientes é variável dentro e homogênea entre os Estados do Piauí e Maranhão em termos de qualidade ambiental.

Assessment of cowpea rhizobium diversity in Cerrado areas of northeastern Brazil

Com o objetivo de contribuir com a otimização do processo de fixação biológica de nitrogênio (FBN) na cultura do caupi (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) no Cerrado do nordeste brasileiro, a diversidade de isolados de rizóbio obtidos em oito áreas de Cerrado com rotação de cultura bianual com soja, arroz e caupi. Foram realizadas caracterizações morfológicas (produção de muco e morfologia das colônias), genotípicas baseadas em ARDRA do 16S rDNA e resistência a antibióticos. Os resultados da caracterização morfológica mostraram uma correlação inversamente proporcional (p < 0,05) do índice de diversidade de Shannon-Waver com o número de cultivos de leguminosas (caupi e soja). Os dados de ARDRA mostraram que no Cerrado nativo somente foram observados isolados de Bradyrhizobium elkanii, corroborando com dados da literatura. Nas áreas onde haviam sido cultivadas leguminosas ocorreram dois fatos distintos; onde somente cultivou-se soja houve maior proporção de B. japonicum e onde cultivou-se soja e caupi, ocorreu maior proporção de B. elkanii. A análise de resistência a antibióticos mostrou cinco diferentes perfis de resistência. Maior resistência de Bradyrhizobium spp. foi encontrada em áreas cultivadas há mais tempo, e menor na área nativa e/ou áreas com poucos cultivos. De forma geral, pode-se observar uma relação inversa entre a diversidade de rizóbios e a resistência a antibióticos. Como a menor diversidade foi observada em áreas com maior número de cultivos de leguminosas, sugere-se que a presença da leguminosa pode favorecer condições ecológicas específicas, nas quais determinados grupos de rizóbios adquirem características competitivas importantes para seu estabelecimento.

Cisto paradentário bilateral / Bilateral paradental cyst

O cisto paradentário é uma lesão odontogênica de origem inflamatória, que ocorre mais comumente nas faces vestibular, distal ou mesial de terceiros molares inferiores vitais, parcialmente erupcionados e com história de pericoronarite. Apresentamos um caso de cisto paradentário bilateral envolvendo os terceiros molares inferiores de um paciente de 20 anos de idade, do sexo masculino e da raça negra, discutindo os aspectos clínicos, radiográficos e histopatológicos relevantes para o seu diagnóstico e tratamento