Herbal Mouthwash Containing Extracts of Baccharis dracunculifolia

Baccharis dracunculifolia DC (Asteraceae), popularly known as “alecrim-do-campo,” is largely distributed in South America, is shown to exhibit protective actions against gastric ulcers, has anti-inflammatory properties, and is hepatoprotective. Several essential oils obtained from Baccharis species possess biological activities, such as antimicrobial and antivirus activities. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of B. dracunculifolia in the reduction of dental biofilm, comparing this natural product with other mouthwashes already known in the dental market. In measuring the time after use of mouthwash (t=1), there was no difference between products (P=0.602); that is, subjects in the study had a similar PI after the first use. After one week (t=2), there was no difference between the four products evaluated (P=0.674), so, all research individuals completed the study with a similar reduction in dental biofilm between themselves but it was different from initial state (Friedman test). It is possible to conclude that B. dracunculifolia had the same efficiency of the materials used to oral hygiene in reduction of dental plaque and, consequently, prevention of dental caries. Thus, we can consider B. dracunculifolia as a good candidate for new material to be implemented in dental care

Metabolic changes in masseter muscle of rats submitted to acute stress associated with exodontia

Clinical evidence has shown that stress may be associated with alterations in masticatory muscle functions. Morphological changes in masticatory muscles induced by occlusal alterations and associated with emotional stress are still lacking in the literature. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of acute stress on metabolic activity and oxidative stress of masseter muscles of rats subjected to occlusal modification through morphological and histochemical analyses. In this study, adult Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups: a group with extraction and acute stress (E+A); group with extraction and without stress (E+C); group without extraction and with acute stress (NO+A); and control group without both extraction and stress (NO+C). Masseter muscles were analyzed by Succinate Dehydrogenase (SDH), Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Diaphorase (NADH) and Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) techniques. Statistical analyses and two-way ANOVA were applied, followed by Tukey-Kramer tests. In the SDH test, the E+C, E+A and NO+A groups showed a decrease in high desidrogenase activities fibers (P < 0.05), compared to the NO+C group. In the NADH test, there was no difference among the different groups. In the ROS test, in contrast, E+A, E+C and NO+A groups showed a decrease in ROS expression, compared to NO+C groups (P < 0.05). Modified dental occlusion and acute stress - which are important and prevalent problems that affect the general population - are important etiologic factors in metabolic plasticity and ROS levels of masseter muscles106FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO - FAPESP2011/00856-7; 2011/15209-7; 2011/18889-

Characterization of gelatinases in the trigeminal ganglion during development of chronic temporomandibular inflammation in rats

A dor é um importante sintoma que sinaliza danos teciduais ou agentes potencialmente prejudiciais ao organismo, evocando respostas sensoriais e motoras de proteção. A dor orofacial apresenta alta prevalência na sociedade atual, sendo esta condição associada a tecidos duros e moles da cabeça, face, pescoço e a estruturas intraorais. Considerando as dores orofaciais de origem músculo-esquelética, destacam-se àquelas causadas pela Disfunção Temporomandibular (DTM). A DTM apresenta etiologia multifatorial, caracterizada por quadros crônicos envolvendo a região cervical, a musculatura mastigatória e a articulação temporomandibular (ATM). Desde que a inflamação das ATMs é considerada a principal causa da dor em pacientes portadores de DTM, a busca por novas opções terapêuticas para esta disfunção envolve estudos desta articulação, abrangendo aspectos fisiológicos, morfológicos e moleculares. Considerando o processo inflamatório e os aspectos moleculares envolvidos no desenvolvimento desta condição, é possível que as enzimas proteolíticas extracelulares, destacando-se as Metaloproteinases da Matriz (MMPs), as quais estão envolvidas na reabsorção de colágeno e de outras macromoléculas, tenham participação ativa neste processo. Em particular, estudos demonstraram que as MMPs estão envolvidas na modulação da dor neuropática, bem como estão presentes no líquido sinovial de portadores de inflamação da ATM. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a influência da administração do Adjuvant de Freund (CFA) intraarticular, bilateralmente nas ATMs de ratos, na sensibilidade mecânica e nociceptiva, bem como avaliar a expressão das MMPs, em particular da MMP-2 e MMP-9, no gânglio trigeminal, nas diferentes fases de desenvolvimento da inflamação. Os resultados mostraram que a inflamação das ATMs promoveu alodinia mecânica e hiperalgesia orofacial. Em adição, a administração de doxiciclina (inibidor inespecífico das MMPs) reduziu as alterações na sensibilidade mecânica e nociceptiva. A quantificação das MMPs no gânglio trigeminal demonstrou que o início da inflamação promove aumento da MMP-9 (1 e 3 dias), enquanto que nas fases tardias do processo inflamatório acompanha-se o aumento da expressão da MMP-2 (3, 7 e 10 dias).Pain is an important symptom that signals tissue damage or potentially harmful agents to the body and evokes sensory and motor protection. The orofacial pain is a type of symptoms that appears in high prevalence in modern society. This painful condition is associated with hard and soft tissues of the head, face, neck and intraoral structures. Considering the pain of musculoskeletal origin, we can highlight those caused by temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). The TMD has a multifactorial etiology, characterized primarily by chronic conditions involving the neck, the chewing muscles and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Inflammation of the TMJ is considered the main cause of pain in patients with TMD. Thus, the search for new therapeutic options for this disorder involves studies in the TMJ region encompassing physiological, morphological and molecular aspects. Considering the inflammatory process as the main cause of pain present in TMD, it is extremely important to understand the molecular aspects involved in developing this condition. In this context, extracellular proteolytic enzymes, highlighting the metaloproteniases matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play major role in the resorption of collagen and other macromolecules. The proteolytic activity of these MMPs is controlled by tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs), which contribute to the maintenance of metabolic balance and structure of the extracellular matrix. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess whether the type MMP gelatinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9) of the trigeminal ganglion participate in the development of mechanical allodynia and hyperalgesia in rats orofacial chronic inflammation bilateral TMJ. Our results demonstrated the presence of orofacial hyperalgesia, as well as mechanical allodynia in animals with temporomandibular inflammation induced by CFA and an increase in the expression and activity of gelatinases in the trigeminal ganglion of these animals. Still, there was a decrease in nociceptive orofacial hipersensitivity in animals that received a non-specific inhibitor for MMPs (doxycycline, 30mg/kg/day) for 10 days

Muscle characterization of reactive oxygen species in oral diseases

Importance and objective. Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) are oxygen-derived molecules that are unstable and highly reactive. They are important signaling mediators of biological processes. In contrast, excessive ROS generation, defective oxidant scavenging or both have been implicated in the pathogenesis of several conditions. This biological paradox of ROS function contributes to the integrity of cells and tissues. So, the aim of this review was examined for published literature related to 'reactive oxygen species and dentistry and muscle'. Materials and methods. A PubMed search was performed by using the following key words: 'reactive oxygen species and dentistry and muscle'. Results. Involvement of ROS in pathologic conditions can be highlighted in oral diseases like periodontitis, orofacial pain, temporomandibular disorders and oral cancer. Also, several studies have correlated the increase in ROS production with the initiation of the muscle fatigue process and the process of muscle injury. However, studies evaluating the relation of ROS and orofacial muscles, which can prove very important to understand the fatigue muscle in this region during oral movements, have not yet been conducted. Conclusions. It is concluded that the data on skeletal muscles, especially those of mastication, are not commonly published in this data source; therefore, further studies in this field are strongly recommended7328186sem informaçã