Immunohistochemical study of components of the basement membrane in odontogenic cysts

Com o objetivo de observar o padrão de distribuição de proteínas da membrana basal de cistos odontogênicos, foi realizado um estudo imuno-histoquímico em dez espécimes de cisto radicular, dez cistos dentígeros e dez ceratocistos odontogênicos, por meio do uso de anticorpos antilaminina e anticolágeno IV. Os resultados mostraram uma marcação linear fraca e descontínua nos ceratocistos, tanto da laminina, quanto do colágeno IV, enquanto nos cistos radiculares, esta marcação foi mais intensa e contínua. Nos cistos dentígeros, foi observado um padrão intermediário, tendendo mais ao observado nos ceratocistos. Nossos resultados sugerem que, através da fraca expressão das proteínas de membrana basal observada nos ceratocistos odontogênicos, possíveis modificações nas relações interativas entre o epitélio e o tecido conjuntivo adjacente devem acontecer, o que poderia contribuir, em parte, para o padrão de crescimento mais agressivo exibido por este tipo de cisto.The pattern of distribution and expression of laminin and type IV collagen was studied in ten radicular cysts, ten dentigerous cysts and ten odontogenic keratocysts, by means of the streptavidin-biotin method. The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in the distribution of components of the basement membrane in an attempt to contribute to the understanding of the differences, as to evolution and clinical behavior, between these cysts. The results revealed a weak and discontinuous linear staining, in odontogenic keratocysts, for both laminin and type IV collagen, while, in radicular cysts, staining was more intense and continuous. In dentigerous cysts, an intermediary pattern was observed, which was more similar to that observed in keratocysts. Our results suggest that, in view of the weak expression of proteins of the basement membrane observed in odontogenic keratocysts, modifications must take place in the interaction between the epithelium and the adjacent connective tissue, which could, in part, contribute to the pattern of more rapid growth exhibited by these cysts

Dens invaginatus: case report

<div><p></p><p>Dens invaginatus is one of the most frequent malformations in dental elements. It can affect all teeth, even primary and supernumerary ones. It consists of an invagination of the crown surface, which happens during odontogenesis and penetrates the interior of the pulp chamber of the dental elements involved. In some cases, it can reach the apical tooth area. The maxillary lateral incisor is the most common site of occurrence. Due to its complex and variable anatomy, the tooth may present pulp necrosis and open apex, making it difficult to salvage. Oehlers classified them into types I, II, and III according to their complexity. This article reviews the literature and describes the treatment of a maxillary central incisor with type II invagination. The invaginated structure in this case detached due to various instrumentations during the change of dressing phase, facilitating root canal filling. In conclusion, this case shows that many methods are capable of removing the invaginated area of a dens invaginatus type II.</p><p></p></div