Efeito do ácido zoledrônico usado no tratamento de dentes reimplantados tardiamente: estudo em ratos

O uso de substâncias que inibem a reabsorção radicular pode ser uma alternativa para o controle da reabsorção radicular, principalmente em casos de insucesso de reimplantes dentários. Frente a isso, este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o ácido zoledrônico, um inibidor da reabsorção, como medicação para o tratamento da superfície radicular para dentes reimplantados tardiamente. Vinte e quatro incisivos centrais superiores direitos de ratos foram avulsionados e mantidos a seco por 30 minutos. Todos os dentes tiveram o ligamento periodontal removido mecânicamente. Na seqüência, os dentes foram divididos em dois grupos. No grupo I, a superfície radicular foi tratada com solução de ácido zoledrônico a 10-6M por 20 minutos; no grupo II, foi usado o fluoreto de sódio a 2% fosfato acidulado, por 20 minutos. Todos os canais foram preenchidos com pasta de hidróxido de cálcio. Após esse procedimento, os dentes foram reimplantados em seus respectivos alvéolos. Passados 15 e 60 dias do reimplante, os animais foram eutanasiados e as peças obtidas, processadas em laboratório para análise microscópica e morfométrica. Os resultados demonstraram que o ácido zoledrônico foi eficiente para o tratamento da superfície radicular. Apesar da ausência de formação de um tecido à semelhança do ligamento periodontal, o ácido zoledrônico foi eficaz em retardar a reabsorção radicular.The use of substances that inhibit root resorption may be an alternative for cases of unsuccessful tooth reimplanted. Hence, the purpose of this study was to test the zoledronic acid, a resorption inhibitor, as an intracanal therapeutic agent for teeth submitted to late reimplantation. Twenty-four rat maxillary right central incisors were avulsed and kept dry for thirty minutes. The periodontal ligament were removed mechanically with aid of blade. Thereafter, the teeth were divided in two groups. In group I, the root surfaces was treated with 10-6M solution of zoledronic acid for 20 minutes; in group II, 2% sodium fluoride was used for 20 minutes. The canals were filling with calcium hydroxide paste. Teeth were then reimplanted in their respective socket. The animals were killed at 15 and 60 days after reimplantation and the samples processed for morphometric and microscopic analysis. The results showed that the zoledronic acid limited the root resorption. Although the absence of formation of periodontal tissue-like, zoledronic acid was efficient for restricted to root resorption

Evaluating the knowledge of sports participants regarding dental emergency procedures

Dental trauma is a common consequence of sports practice to which emergency treatment is critical. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of sports participants about dental trauma procedures, particularly tooth avulsion. A specific questionnaire concerning concepts, experiences and behaviors after dental trauma and the use of mouthguard was standardized and validated with 80 people. The validated questionnaire was then distributed to 310 sports participants. The results showed that 28.4% had experienced a kind of dental trauma; 42.6% would look for a dentist for treatment; 51.7% reimplanted or would reimplant the avulsed tooth; 6.5% would maintain the avulsed tooth in milk. Although 47.4% of the participants were aware of the possibility of accidents during sports practice, only 13.9% reported to use a mouthguard. This study showed an overall lack of knowledge of sportsmen and sportswomen with regards to tooth avulsion, thus reinforcing the need for educational campaigns to improve the immediate emergency treatment of tooth avulsion

Effect of zoledronic acid used in the root surface treatment of late replanted teeth: A study in rats

This study evaluated the use of zoledronic acid, a resorption inhibitor, as a medication for root resorption treatment of late replanted teeth. Twenty-four maxillary right central incisors of rats were avulsed and kept dry for 30 min. Then, the teeth were divided into 2 groups. In group I, root surface was treated with 2% sodium fluoride for 20 min; in group II, 10-6M zoledronic acid solution was used for 20 min. All root canals were filled with calcium hydroxide. Next, teeth were replanted in their respective sockets. After 15 and 60 days post-replantation, the animals were killed and the anatomic pieces were obtained and prepared for microscopic and morphometric analyses. The results showed that zoledronic acid was capable of limiting the occurrence of root resorption and preserving cementum resorption. Further research must be performed to confirm the use of zoledronic acid in root surface treatment of late replanted teeth