Metatranscriptomic analysis shows functional alterations in subgingival biofilm in young smokers with periodontitis: a pilot study.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the influence of smoking on the subgingival metatranscriptomic profile of young patients affected by stage III/IV and generalized periodontal disease. METHODOLOGY: In total, six young patients, both smokers and non-smokers (n=3/group), who were affected by periodontitis were chosen. The STROBE (Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology) guidelines for case-control reporting were followed. Periodontal clinical measurements and subgingival biofilm samples were collected. RNA was extracted from the biofilm and sequenced via Illumina HiSeq. Differential expression analysis used Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment, and differentially expressed genes were identified using the Sleuth package in R, with a statistical cutoff of ≤0.05. RESULTS: This study found 3351 KEGGs in the subgingival biofilm of both groups. Smoking habits altered the functional behavior of subgingival biofilm, resulting in 304 differentially expressed KEGGs between groups. Moreover, seven pathways were modulated: glycan degradation, galactose metabolism, glycosaminoglycan degradation, oxidative phosphorylation, peptidoglycan biosynthesis, butanoate metabolism, and glycosphingolipid biosynthesis. Smoking also altered antibiotic resistance gene levels in subgingival biofilm by significantly overexpressing genes related to beta-lactamase, permeability, antibiotic efflux pumps, and antibiotic-resistant synthetases. CONCLUSION: Due to the limitations of a small sample size, our data suggest that smoking may influence the functional behavior of subgingival biofilm, modifying pathways that negatively impact the behavior of subgingival biofilm, which may lead to a more virulent community.

Metatranscriptomic analysis shows functional alterations in subgingival biofilm in young smokers with periodontitis: a pilot study

Abstract This study aimed to assess the influence of smoking on the subgingival metatranscriptomic profile of young patients affected by stage III/IV and generalized periodontal disease. Methodology In total, six young patients, both smokers and non-smokers (n=3/group), who were affected by periodontitis were chosen. The STROBE (Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology) guidelines for case-control reporting were followed. Periodontal clinical measurements and subgingival biofilm samples were collected. RNA was extracted from the biofilm and sequenced via Illumina HiSeq. Differential expression analysis used Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment, and differentially expressed genes were identified using the Sleuth package in R, with a statistical cutoff of ≤0.05. Results This study found 3351 KEGGs in the subgingival biofilm of both groups. Smoking habits altered the functional behavior of subgingival biofilm, resulting in 304 differentially expressed KEGGs between groups. Moreover, seven pathways were modulated: glycan degradation, galactose metabolism, glycosaminoglycan degradation, oxidative phosphorylation, peptidoglycan biosynthesis, butanoate metabolism, and glycosphingolipid biosynthesis. Smoking also altered antibiotic resistance gene levels in subgingival biofilm by significantly overexpressing genes related to beta-lactamase, permeability, antibiotic efflux pumps, and antibiotic-resistant synthetases. Conclusion Due to the limitations of a small sample size, our data suggest that smoking may influence the functional behavior of subgingival biofilm, modifying pathways that negatively impact the behavior of subgingival biofilm, which may lead to a more virulent community.

Impact of dietary inflammatory index on gingival health.

BACKGROUND: Periodontal disease is a biofilm-dependent chronic inflammatory condition triggered by a host response. Several factors impact systemic inflammation and could lead to changes in disease pathogenesis. Recently, studies have assessed the influence of nutritional patterns on the development of periodontitis. In the present cross-sectional study, we evaluated the dietary inflammatory profile on periodontal conditions, focusing on clinical, subgingival microbial, and cytokine assessment of individuals with periodontal health or gingivitis. METHODS: One hundred patients with periodontal health or gingivitis were included. Plaque index (PI), Bleeding on probing (BoP), the probing depth (PD), and the clinical attachment level (CAL) for each patient were assessed. Nutritional data and the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) were recorded by two 24-h food recalls on non-consecutive days. Biofilm and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) to assess the microbiome profile and inflammatory biomarkers were collected. Multiple regressions focused on the DII, age, and sex as predictors of periodontal conditions were done. RESULTS: Age and moderate DII scores increased the risk of gingivitis by 1.64 and 3.94 times, respectively. Males with an elevated DII score had 27.15 times higher odds of being diagnosed with gingivitis and BoP (ß = 6.54; p = 0.03). Elderly patients with a moderate or high DII score were less prone to gingivitis and increased BoP (p < 0.04) compared with younger subjects. Considering the DII, there were no differences in microbial alpha and beta diversity; however, distinct species abundance and a higher concentration of monocyte-chemoattractant protein-1 and interleukin 33 were seen in patients with a higher DII. CONCLUSION: A pro-inflammatory diet significantly contributes to periodontal inflammation, modulating inflammatory biomarkers and affecting the subgingival microbial community in healthy individuals.

Early Manifestation of Periodontal Disease in Children and Its Association with Familial Aggregation.

Aggressive periodontitis is a disease that causes severe destruction of periodontal tissues, showing early development and rapid progression in both primary and permanent dentitions. Due to familial aggregation, children of parents with periodontitis are considered to be at higher risk for disease occurrence, which suggests that they should be evaluated and monitored as early as possible. The purpose of this case report is to describe aspects related to early diagnosis of periodontitis in two children and their relationship with the parent's periodontal condition, exploring the familial component as a crucial factor that can lead to an early diagnosis and better clinical management in their offspring.

Transmissão intrafamiliar de patógenos periodontais / Intrafamilial transmission of periodontal pathogens: a literature review

Objetivo: revisar quais seriam os diferentes fatores envolvidos na transmissão de periodontopatógenos entre membros de uma mesma família e quais as suas consequências. Material e métodos: uma revisão da literatura foi realizada na base de dados PubMed, utilizando os termos "vertical transmission", "periodontal pathogens", "oral colonization", e "periodontitis". Resultados: após a leitura do título e resumo, 30 artigos foram incluídos nesta revisão. A transmissão de patógenos periodontais entre indivíduos de uma mesma família está relacionada à passagem via salivar e ao compartilhamento alimentar e de higiene, aos cuidados dos filhos pelos pais ou cuidadores, e ao contato íntimo entre cônjuges. Estudos que avaliaram a transmissão do Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans entre indivíduos de uma mesma família mostraram a ocorrência da transmissão vertical, embora também ocorra transmissão horizontal. Entretanto, resultados semelhantes não puderam ser observados para o Porphyromonas gingivalis. Enquanto alguns relatos indicam a ocorrência de transmissão horizontal desta bactéria, diversos outros estudos indicam características bacterianas que reduzem sua ocorrência. Conclusão: a colonização oral por microrganismos patogênicos está relacionada à transmissão vertical e horizontal de patógenos, embora a persistência dos microrganismos pareça estar relacionada a fatores individuais do hospedeiro e características dos patógenos. Além disso, atividades preventivas e terapêuticas devem ser realizadas de forma a alterar o processo de transmissão, colonização e o maior risco do desenvolvimento de problemas periodontais.

Objective: to review the different factors involved in the transmission of periodontopathogens between members of the same family and their consequences. Material and methods: an electronic literature review was conducted at the PubMed using the keywords "vertical transmission", "periodontal pathogens", "oral colonization", and "periodontitis". Results: after reading of title and abstract, 30 articles were included. The transmission of periodontal pathogens among individuals of the same family is related to the passage through salivary and food and hygiene sharing, the care of the children by parents or caregivers, and the intimate contact between individuals. Studies evaluating the transmission of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans among individuals from the same family showed the occurrence of vertical transmission and horizontal transmission. However, similar results could not be observed for Porphyromonas gingivalis. While some reports indicate the occurrence of horizontal transmission, several other studies indicate bacterial characteristics that reduce its occurrence. Conclusion: oral colonization by pathogenic microorganisms is related to its vertical and horizontal transmission, although the persistence of the microorganisms seems to be related to individual host factors and pathogen characteristics. In addition, preventive and therapeutic activities must be performed in a way that will alter the transmission, colonization and the greater risk of developing periodontal problems.

Regeneração óssea guiada no tratamento de peri-implantite: dois anos de acompanhamento clínico / Guided bone regeneration in the treatment of peri-implantitis: 2 years of clinical follow-up

A peri-implantite é caracterizada pelo processo inflamatório ao redor de um implante, que inclui inflamação do tecido mole e perda progressiva de suporte ósseo. O foco do seu tratamento está no controle da infecção bacteriana, através da eliminação do biofilme da superfície do implante e, quando possível, na regeneração do osso perdido. Contudo, atualmente não existe evidência suficiente na literatura para indicar qual abordagem terapêutica é superior no tratamento da peri-implantite a longo prazo. Dessa forma, o objetivo do presente relato de caso clínico foi reportar os resultados a longo prazo do tratamento de um caso de peri-implantite, com a combinação de acesso cirúrgico para descontaminação da superfície do implante, uso adjunto de solução de tetraciclina (50 mg/ml) e procedimento de regeneração óssea guiada, utilizando enxerto xenógeno e membrana reabsorvível de colágeno. Aos dois anos de acompanhamento pós-operatório, observou-se uma melhora clínica significativa, com redução da profundidade de sondagem, ganho de inserção clínica e preenchimento ósseo radiográfico do defeito peri-implantar. Pôde-se observar que o acesso cirúrgico associado à regeneração óssea guiada é uma alternativa viável para o tratamento de lesões de peri-implantite.

Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory process around an implant, which includes soft tissue inflammation and progressive bone loss. Treatment aims to control the bacterial infection through elimination of the established biofilm from the implant surface, and if possible, the regeneration of the lost bone. However, currently there is not sufficient evidence in the literature supporting which therapeutic approach is most suitable for the treatment of peri-implantits at long-term follow-up. Thus, the aim of this case demonstrate was to report the results of a peri-implantitis treatment at long-term follow-up, with the combination of surgical access for decontamination of the implant surface, with adjunctive use of tetracycline solution (50 mg/ml) and guided bone regeneration procedure using xenogeneic graft and resorbable collagen membrane. A significant clinical improvement was observed at 2 years of follow-up, with reduced probing depth, clinical attachment gain and radiographic bone fill in the peri-implant defect. It can be concluded that the surgical access associated with guided bone regeneration is a viable option for the treatment of peri-implant lesions