Vitamina D tem influência nos implantes dentários?

D Vitamin (calciferol) presents an important role in bone metabolism (turnover) and maintenance of calcium and phosphorus levels in blood. The main source of production is sun-stimulated skin. However, characteristics of modern life, such as fear of dermatological damage and use of protective agents, have hindered/reduced sun exposure. In this way, adequate synthesis of this vitamin is impaired, which can affect negatively the clinical success of dental implants. This study aimed to describe the importance of D vitamin and the effect of its deficiency on systemic health and repercussion in dental implants. An electronic search was made in the Scielo, Pubmed and Scopus databases using the descriptors: “deficiency and vitamin D and dental implants”. 13 articles were selected for review and data analysis. Lack or deficiency of D vitamin promoted different alterations such as mild hypocalcaemia, loss of trabecular bone, and severe bone, muscle, immune and metabolic disorders. In case of suspected D vitamin deficiency, patient should be referred to a physician and nutritionist. The existence of possible hypovitaminosis and indication of appropriate therapeutic approach is very important. The studies in vitro and in animals demonstrate the effects of deficiency or effect of vitamin D supplementation on bone metabolism around dental implants. Already the human studies feature great heterogeneity, no link was found between low serum vitamin D levels with an increased risk of early implant loss. Therefore, further research, including longitudinal clinical investigations and systematic reviews, is necessary to better elucidate mechanisms of D vitamin in processes of bone metabolism and osseointegration supporting dentists, physician and nutritionists when in contact with patients who use or will use dental implants

Promoção de Saúde Bucal e Síndrome de Down: Inclusão e Qualidade de Vida por meio da Extensão Universitária

A prevenção é essencial para o estabelecimento de saúde bucal dos pacientes, principalmente quando relacionada aos indivíduos com deficiência, como os pacientes com Síndrome de Down (SD). O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar as percepções de pais e/ou responsáveis sobre a saúde bucal e em seguida formular um manual sobre escovação dentária, além de encontrar recursos lúdicos de manejo comportamental para o paciente com SD. Com os participantes com SD foram realizadas oficinas de arte e outras atividades lúdicas com caráter de educação em saúde. Participaram do estudo 15 pacientes com SD com idade entre 3 e 16 anos, com seus respectivos pais/cuidadores da Associação de Pais e Amigos das Pessoas com SD de Lençóis Paulista - SP (Brasil). Observou-se que ainda grande parte dos pais desconhece quais doenças que acometem a cavidade bucal dos pacientes com SD e como isso afeta sua saúde sistêmica. Constatou-se que os participantes com SD aceitaram e adotaram de maneira mais efetiva as instruções de higiene bucal por meio da música fortalecendo o vínculo paciente-profissional. Portanto, atividades de extensão para essa parcela da população são fundamentais para promoção de saúde bucal, inclusão social e qualidade de vida dos mesmos

Radiographic analysis of the treatment of human infrabony defects using repositioned flap associated or not to enamel matrix protein: results after two years

O objetivo deste estudo clínico aleatório, boca dividida e duplo cego foi avaliar por meio de mensurações radiográficas lineares, o tratamento de defeitos infra-ósseos de 2 ou 3 paredes com retalho de espessura total reposto (RET) associado ou não à proteína derivada da matriz do esmalte (PME) após 24 meses. Foram avaliados 10 pacientes com periodontite crônica apresentando 2 ou mais defeitos infra-ósseos, totalizando 43 defeitos. As tomadas radiográficas foram realizadas antes do procedimento cirúrgico e após 24 meses. Foram confeccionados registros oclusais individualizados para padronização das radiografias. As películas radiográficas foram digitalizadas (500dpi/8bits) em um escaner (SprintScan 35 Plus scanner-Polaroid). O software AxioVision (version 3.0-Carl Zeiss) foi utilizado para mensurar as distâncias da junção esmalte-cemento (JEC) à crista óssea alveolar (CO), JEC ao fundo do defeito (FD) e o ângulo do defeito infra-ósseo. Uma escala milimétrica foi adquirida através da calibração de uma tela radiográfica de 1x1mm. Um examinador cego e calibrado realizou todas as mensurações radiográficas. A análise estatística utilizou nível de significância p=0,05. Após 24 meses, foi observada uma significante perda da crista óssea (JEC-CO) para PME (1,01mm; p=0,049), mas não para RET (0,14mm; p=0,622), no entanto, sem diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos (p=0,37). A redução da profundidade do defeito ósseo (JEC-FD) foi significante para RET (0,70mm; p=0,005), mas não para PME (-0,04mm; p=0,86), sem diferenças detectadas entre os grupos (p=0,87). Ambos PME (0,69; p=0,82) e RET (5,71; p=0,24) demonstraram um aumento nas medidas do ângulo do defeito, mas sem diferenças após 24 meses ou entre os grupos (p=0,35). Nesta amostra, a análise por meio de medidas radiográficas lineares computadorizadas não foi capaz de demonstrar superioridade do tratamento de defeitos infra-ósseos de 2 e 3 paredes com a aplicação da PME em comparação ao RET após 24 meses.The aim of this randomized, double-blind, split-mouth clinical trial was evaluate, using linear radiographic measurements, infra-bony defects treated with enamel matrix protein (EMP) or repositioned flap (RF), after 24 months. Ten healthy patients with chronic periodontitis presenting 2 or more defects were selected, totalizing 43 defects. Radiographic data were collected just before surgery and after 24 months. An individualized film holder was used to take standardized radiographs. Images were digitized (500dpi/8bits) with the SprintScan 35 Plus scanner (Polaroid). The AxioVision (version 3.0) software (Carl Zeiss) was used to measure the distances from the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) to the alveolar crest (AC), CEJ to the bottom of the defect (BD) and infra-bony defect angle. A milimetric scale was achieved after calibration with a 1x1mm grid. A blind calibrated examiner performed all radiographic measurements. Statistical analysis used a level of significance of p=0,05. After 24 months, a significant crestal bone loss (CEJ-AC) was observed for EMP (1,01mm; p=0,049) but not for RF (0,14mm; p=0,622), however, no differences were detected between groups (p=0,37). Reduction of the bone defect depth (CEJBD) was significant for RF (0,70mm; p=0,005) but not for EMP (-0,04mm; p=0,86), while no differences were detected between them (p=0,87). Both EMP (0,69; p=0,82) and RF (5,71; p=0,24) showed an improvement in defect angle measurements but no significant differences were observed after 24 months or between them (p=0,35). In this sample, the linear radiographic analysis was not able to demonstrate the superiority of EMP treated infra-bony defects when compared to RF alone after 24 months

Two-year randomized clinical trial of enamel matrix derivative treated infrabony defects: radiographic analysis

Background\ud This split-mouth, double-blind randomized controlled trial evaluated radiographic changes in infrabony defects treated with open flap debridement (OFD) or OFD associated with enamel matrix derivative (EMD) after a 24–month follow-up. The radiographic distance from the CEJ to the bottom of the defect (BD) was considered the primary outcome. CEJ-BC and defect angle were secondary outcomes.\ud \ud \ud Methods\ud Ten patients presenting 2 or more defects were selected. An individualized film holder was used to take standardized radiographs of the 43 defects, at baseline and after 24 months. Images were digitized and used to measure the distances from the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) to the alveolar crest (AC), CEJ to the bottom of the defect (BD) and infrabony defect angle. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS for Windows (version 5.2). Paired samples t test was used to compare test and control groups and to evaluate changes within each group. The level of significance was set at α = 0.05%.\ud \ud \ud Results\ud After 24 months, a significant crestal bone loss was observed for EMD (1.01 mm; p = 0.049) but not for OFD (0.14 mm; p = 0.622). However, no differences were detected between groups (p = 0.37). Reduction of the bone defect depth was significant for OFD (0.70 mm; p = 0.005) but not for EMD (0.04 mm; p = 0.86), while no differences were detected between them (p = 0.87). Both EMD (0.69°; p = 0.82) and OFD (5.71°; p = 0.24) showed an improvement in defect angle measurements but no significant differences were observed after 24 months or between the groups (p = 0.35).\ud \ud \ud Conclusion\ud Linear radiographic analysis was not able to demonstrate superiority of EMD treated infrabony defects when compared to ODF after 24 months.\ud \ud \ud Trial registration\ud ClinicalTrials.gov: \ud NCT02195765\ud \ud . Registered 17 July 2014.Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo\ud (FAPESP) [00/12285-0

Prevention and Periodontal Treatment in Down Syndrome Patients: A Systematic Review.

The aim of this systematic literature review was to evaluate which type of periodontal preventive and therapeutic approaches presents superior outcomes in patients with Down syndrome (DS). Studies reporting different methods of periodontal care from DS patients were considered eligible. Included clinical studies should indicate at least two periodontal parameters in different periods of assessment. Screening of the articles, data extraction and quality assessment were conducted independently and in duplicate. Electronic search according to the PICO search, with both Key-words and MESH terms were conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE and CENTRAL databases until March 2016. Manual search was conducted in four journals, namely Journal of Periodontology, Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Journal of Periodontal Research and Special Care in Dentistry and their electronic databases were searched. Electronic and manual search resulted in 763 papers, and of them 744 were excluded after title/abstract assessment. The full text of 19 potentially eligible publications was screened and 9 studies met inclusion criteria. The results demonstrated the importance to introduce youngest DS patients in preventive programs, as well as participation of parents, caregivers or institutional attendants in supervising/performing oral hygiene. In studies with higher frequency of attendance, all age groups presented superior preventive and therapeutic results, irrespective of the therapeutic approach used (surgical/nonsurgical/periodontal care program). The important factors for reducing periodontal parameters were the frequency of the appointments and association with chlorhexidine/plaque disclosing agents as adjuvant treatment. This systematic review demonstrated that early introduction in periodontal care, participation of parents/caregivers/institutional attendants, frequency of attendance and association with chemical adjuvants (independently of the periodontal treatment adopted) seems to improve periodontal outcomes in preventive and periodontal treatment of DS patients. Registration number (Prospero): CRD42016038433

Clinical parameters, histological analysis, and laser Doppler flowmetry of different subepithelial connective tissue grafts

Subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) presents favorable outcomes. However, the harvesting technique can influence the anatomical and histological composition of the SCTG. Within the limitations of a case report, the behavior of SCTGs removed by two techniques was evaluated bilaterally in one patient using double blade scalpel (DBS) and de-epithelialized graft (DE). Clinical parameters, laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) and histological analysis were assessed. Complete root coverage was observed bilaterally, as well as improvement in width and thickness of keratinized tissue 2 years postoperatively. The LDF analysis demonstrated better revascularization in the DBS recipient area compared to DE. The histological evaluation showed differences in tissue composition and organization of collagen fibers. Similar clinical outcomes were observed bilaterally, nevertheless greater morbidity and aesthetic was reported in the DE harvesting area

Characteristics of preventive programs and periodontal therapies.

<p>Characteristics of preventive programs and periodontal therapies.</p

Characteristics of included studies about treatment.

<p>Characteristics of included studies about treatment.</p

Characteristics of included studies about prevention.

<p>Characteristics of included studies about prevention.</p