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Oral findings and its association with prenatal and perinatal factors in newborns
Purpose This study aimed to determine the frequency of abnormalities in the newborn oral cavity and to evaluate the association with prenatal and perinatal factors. Methods This cross-sectional study evaluated 2,216 newborns. Oral findings were assessed in the first 24 hours of life using visual examination. Sex, weight, length, gestational age, and medical disorders at birth were recorded. Maternal demographic and medical information was also obtained. Results The most common oral findings were Bohnâs nodules, Epsteinâs pearls, and dental lamina cysts. Other intraoral findings included odontogenic cysts, ankyloglossia, and natal teeth, among others. In logistic regression analyses, folic acid consumption during pregnancy was significantly associated with Bohnâs nodules (odds ratio [OR], 1.79; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.23â2.55; P=0.002), Epsteinâs pearls (OR, 1.63; 95% CI, 1.14â2.33; P=0.007), and dental lamina cysts (OR, 1.45; 95% CI, 1.02â2.05; P=0.038). Moreover, preterm births were negatively associated with prevalence of Bohnâs nodules (OR, 0.63; 95% CI, 0.50â0.80; Pâ€0.0001). Comparison between newborns with and without oral inclusion cysts showed that maternal folic acid and iron intake were significantly different (P<0.05). Conclusion Maternal folic acid and iron intake were associated with the prevalence of oral inclusion cysts
Prevalencia de infecciones de vĂas urinarias en el embarazo y factores asociados en mujeres atendidas en un centro de salud de San Luis PotosĂ, MĂ©xico
The aim of the present work was to identify the prevalence of infections of urinary tract (UTI) and his relations with risk factors in pregnant women. In 80% of total medical records observed UTIâs prevalence during pregnancy, the infections appeared mainly during the first quarter of pregnancy (55.1%). The clinical picture with typical symptoms appeared in 40.2% of cases and just 4.3% reported atypical symptomatology, so there is no significant differences between the UTI and pregnancy complications. We conclude that prevalence of urinary infection is high in pregnant women receiving health services in the clinical institution of study, but this does not represent a factor of risk for the development and resolution ofpregnancy.El objetivo del presente trabajo fue identificar la prevalencia de infecciones de vĂas urinarias (IVU) y su relaciĂłn con factores de riesgo en mujeres embarazadas. Se observĂł una prevalencia de la infecciĂłn en el 80% del total de expedientes revisados, esta se presentĂł principalmente durante el primer trimestre del embarazo (55.1%). Los cuadros clĂnicos con sĂntomas tĂpicos fueron reportados en 40.2% de los casos mientras que los de sintomatologĂa atĂpica sĂłlo se encontraron en 4.3%; no se encontraron diferencias significativas del padecimiento entre los diferentes grupos de edad (0.55F). El anĂĄlisis estadĂstico tampoco fue significativo en la correlaciĂłn de IVU y complicaciones del embarazo. Se concluye que la prevalencia de la infecciĂłn urinaria en gestantes atendidas en la instituciĂłn clĂnica de estudio es alta, pero esta no representĂł un factor de riesgo para el desarrollo y resoluciĂłn del embarazo
In Vitro Determination of Genotoxicity Induced by Brackets Alloys in Cultures of Human Gingival Fibroblasts
Orthodontic brackets release ions that can be reabsorbed in the oral mucosa, potentially causing complications, including cytotoxic effects and mutagenic alterations. The aim was to evaluate the genotoxicity induced by orthodontic appliance alloys in cultures of human gingival fibroblasts by comet assay. Eluates were obtained from the following brackets alloys: EconoLine (SS: stainless steel), MiniMirage (Ni-Ti: nickel-titanium), Nu-Edge (Co-Cr: cobalt-chromium), In-Vu (PC-polycrystals (PC) aluminum oxide), and Monocrystal IZE (monocrystalline (MC) aluminum oxide). Each bracket was sterilized and exposed to a corrosive process for 35 days. The obtained eluates were tested for genotoxicity of human gingival fibroblasts (HGFA) by the alkaline comet assay. All study groups showed genotoxic effects; there was a significant difference (p<0.0001) among groups. The eluates obtained from Ni-Ti showed a 16-times greater genotoxic effect. There were differences in genotoxicity after comparing the Ni-Ti with SS (p<0.01) and Co-Cr brackets (p<0.001). The ceramic was more genotoxic than metallic brackets (SS and Co-Cr), but less than the Ni-Ti. This in vitro model will be useful for further study of early DNA damage caused by brackets and other biomaterials used in the oral cavity before their introduction into the clinical setting
Antimicrobial activity of endodontic sealers and medications containing chitosan and silver nanoparticles against Enterococcus faecalis
Background: The main microorganism associated with the failure of endodontic treatments is Enterococcus faecalis.
Although several endodontic therapeutics have demonstrated antimicrobial activity against E. faecalis, the antimicrobial
effectiveness of chitosan (CsNPs) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) included into conventional endodontic sealers for
endodontic therapies is still unclear.
Aim: The objective of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity increment (AAI) of endodontic sealers
containing CsNPs and AgNPs as well as some chemical components against E. faecalis by direct contact assays.
Methods: CsNPs and AgNPs were synthesized by reduction and ionic gelation methods, respectively. Nanoparticles
were characterized by dynamic light scattering and energy dispersive X-ray analysis. The bactericidal activity was tested
on monolayers on agar plates and collagen membrane surface assays against E. faecalis.
Results: The size of CsNPs was 70.6±14.8 nm and zeta potential was 52.0±5.4 mV; the size of AgNPs was 54.2±8.5
nm, and zeta potential was â48.4±6.9 mV. All materials, single or combined, showed an AAI, especially when CsNPs,
chlorhexidine (Chx), and the combination of CsNPs-Chx were added. However, the combination of CsNPs-Chx showed
the highest (55%) AAI, followed by Chx (35.5%) and CsNPs (11.1%), respectively. There was a significant statistical
difference in all comparisons (p < 0.05). Tubliseal (40%) and AH Plus (32%) sealants showed a higher AAI on E. faecalis
in the monolayer test and collagen membrane assay analyzed by scanning electron microscopy.
Conclusions: Tubliseal and AH plus sealers combined with nanoparticles, especially CsNPs-Chx, could be used for
conventional endodontic treatments in the control of E. faecalis bacteria