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Olujitan M, Ayanbadejo PO, Umeizudike K, Oyapero A, Okunseri C, Butali A. Periodontal diseases in Africa. Periodontol 2000 2024. [PMID: 39494604 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2024] [Accepted: 10/10/2024] [Indexed: 11/05/2024]
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Periodontal diseases, a group of complex conditions marked by an excessive immune response and periodontal tissue destruction, are a global health concern. Since 1990, the incidence of these diseases has doubled, with Western sub-Saharan Africa experiencing the highest burden. Accurate diagnosis and case identification are crucial for understanding the etiology, features of disease, research, treatment and prevention. Modern perspectives on periodontal disease classification are based on commonality among those affected. However, current literature is often plagued by methodological inconsistencies and focused on disease mechanisms in European populations. Health inequalities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are exacerbated by these challenges, with sub-Saharan Africa, and Nigeria specifically, facing unique difficulties such as clinical personnel shortages and limited research infrastructure. This review explored disparities in periodontal disease research, care and outcomes in African populations. We highlighted these disparities and identified the factors contributing to inequities in periodontal health outcomes. We further demonstrated the critical need for inclusive and equitable healthcare and research practices tailored to the unique challenges faced by diverse populations and regions with limited resources. Addressing these disparities is essential for ensuring that advancements in healthcare are accessible to all, thereby improving global oral health and general health.
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- Mojisola Olujitan
- Iowa Institute of Oral Health Research, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
- Department of Oral Radiology, Pathology and Medicine, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Community Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Iowa Institute of Oral Health Research, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
- Department of Oral Radiology, Pathology and Medicine, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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Hwang SY, Park JE. Association of Urine (pH < 5.5) with Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and the Number of Remaining Teeth in Korean Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Data from Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2016-2018. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:740. [PMID: 38610162 PMCID: PMC11011296 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12070740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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This study aims to determine the association between UpH (<5.5), Community Periodontal Index (CPI), and the number of remaining teeth-cumulative indicators of oral health-using data from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES, 2016-2018), which represents the Korean population. Data from 12,689 adults aged 19 years and older who had periodontal examinations were analyzed. Logistic regression analysis was performed after adjusting for demographic, health, and health-related behavioral factors as covariates to determine the association between UpH, CPI, and the number of remaining teeth. This study found that UpH (<5.5) was associated with CPI and the number of remaining teeth. For UpH (<5.5), the odds ratio for CPI (≥4 mm) was 1.19 times (95% CI: 1.06-1.33). The risk of tooth loss was 1.25 times (95% CI: 1.06-1.48) for those with 0-19 remaining teeth and 1.20 times (95% CI: 1.07-1.34) for those with 20-27 teeth. The results revealed an association between UpH, CPI, and the number of remaining teeth. However, further longitudinal research on UpH and oral status is necessary.
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- Su-Yeon Hwang
- Department of Dental Hygiene, Daejeon Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 35408, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea
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Borgnakke WS. Current scientific evidence for why periodontitis should be included in diabetes management. FRONTIERS IN CLINICAL DIABETES AND HEALTHCARE 2024; 4:1257087. [PMID: 38274772 PMCID: PMC10809181 DOI: 10.3389/fcdhc.2023.1257087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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This Perspective provides a brief summary of the scientific evidence for the two-way links between periodontal diseases and hyperglycemia (diabetes mellitus [DM] and pre-DM). It delivers in a nutshell current scientific evidence for manifestations of hyperglycemia on periodontal health status and effects of periodontal diseases on blood glucose levels and in turn incidence, progression, and complications of diabetes. Of outmost importance is presentation of scientific evidence for the potential of routine periodontal treatment to lower blood glucose levels, providing a novel, economical tool in DM management. Non-surgical periodontal treatment ("deep cleaning") can be provided by dental hygienists or dentists in general dental offices, although severe cases should be referred to specialists. Such therapy can decrease the costs of DM care and other health care costs for people with DM. The great importance of a healthy oral cavity free of infection and subsequent inflammation - especially periodontitis that if untreated will cause loosening and eventually loss of affected teeth - has largely gone unnoticed by the medical community as the health care curricula are largely void of content regarding the bi-directional links between oral health and systemic health, despite elevation of blood glucose levels being an integral part of the general systemic inflammation response. The importance of keeping disease-free, natural teeth for proper biting and chewing, smiling, self-esteem, and pain avoidance cannot be overestimated. Medical and dental professionals are strongly encouraged to collaborate in patient-centered care for their mutual patients with - or at risk for - hyperglycemia.
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- Wenche Sylling Borgnakke
- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Department of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Zhao C, Kuraji R, Ye C, Gao L, Radaic A, Kamarajan P, Taketani Y, Kapila YL. Nisin a probiotic bacteriocin mitigates brain microbiome dysbiosis and Alzheimer's disease-like neuroinflammation triggered by periodontal disease. J Neuroinflammation 2023; 20:228. [PMID: 37803465 PMCID: PMC10557354 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-023-02915-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Periodontitis-related oral microbial dysbiosis is thought to contribute to Alzheimer's disease (AD) neuroinflammation and brain amyloid production. Since probiotics can modulate periodontitis/oral dysbiosis, this study examined the effects of a probiotic/lantibiotic, nisin, in modulating brain pathology triggered by periodontitis. METHODS A polymicrobial mouse model of periodontal disease was used to evaluate the effects of this disease on brain microbiome dysbiosis, neuroinflammation, Alzheimer's-related changes, and nisin's therapeutic potential in this context. RESULTS 16S sequencing and real-time PCR data revealed that Nisin treatment mitigated the changes in the brain microbiome composition, diversity, and community structure, and reduced the levels of periodontal pathogen DNA in the brain induced by periodontal disease. Nisin treatment significantly decreased the mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (Interleukin-1β/IL-1 β, Interleukin 6/IL-6, and Tumor Necrosis Factor α/TNF-α) in the brain that were elevated by periodontal infection. In addition, the concentrations of amyloid-β 42 (Aβ42), total Tau, and Tau (pS199) (445.69 ± 120.03, 1420.85 ± 331.40, 137.20 ± 36.01) were significantly higher in the infection group compared to the control group (193.01 ± 31.82, 384.27 ± 363.93, 6.09 ± 10.85), respectively. Nisin treatment markedly reduced the Aβ42 (261.80 ± 52.50), total Tau (865.37 ± 304.93), and phosphorylated Tau (82.53 ± 15.77) deposition in the brain of the infection group. DISCUSSION Nisin abrogation of brain microbiome dysbiosis induces beneficial effects on AD-like pathogenic changes and neuroinflammation, and thereby may serve as a potential therapeutic for periodontal-dysbiosis-related AD.
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- Chuanjiang Zhao
- Department of Orofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Department of Periodontology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510050, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510050, China
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- Department of Orofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Department of Periodontology, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, Tokyo, 102-8159, Japan
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- Department of Orofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Department of Periodontology, West China School of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610093, China
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- Department of Orofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Department of Periodontology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510050, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510050, China
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- Department of Orofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Department of Biosystems and Function and Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA
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- Department of Orofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Department of Biosystems and Function and Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA
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- Department of Biosystems and Function and Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA
- Division of Periodontology, Department of Oral Biology and Tissue Engineering, Meikai University School of Dentistry, Sakado, 350-0283, Japan
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- Department of Orofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
- Department of Biosystems and Function and Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA.
- Section of Biosystems and Function, Section of Periodontology, UCLA School of Dentistry, 10833 Le Conte Ave, Box 951668, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1668, USA.
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Stone M, Lukaczer D, D’Adamo CR, Dotson N, Volkov A, Minich D, Metti D, Leary M, Class M, Carullo M, Lundquist E, Eck B, Ordovas J, Lamb J, Bland J. LIFEHOUSE’s Functional Nutrition Examination (Physical Exam, Anthropometrics, and Selected Biomarkers) Informs Personalized Wellness Interventions. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13040594. [PMID: 37108980 PMCID: PMC10145881 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13040594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Each individual has a unique and interacting set of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors that are reflected in their physical exam and laboratory biomarkers and significantly impact their experience of health. Patterns of nutrient deficiency signs and biomarker levels below health-promoting thresholds have been identified in national nutrition surveys. However, identifying these patterns remains a challenge in clinical medicine for many reasons, including clinician training and education, clinical time restraints, and the belief that these signs are both rare and recognizable only in cases of severe nutritional deficiencies. With an increased interest in prevention and limited resources for comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, a functional nutrition evaluation may augment patient-centered screening evaluations and personalized wellness programs. During LIFEHOUSE, we have documented physical exam, anthropometric, and biomarker findings that may increase the recognition of these wellness-challenging patterns in a population of 369 adult employees working in two occupational areas: administrative/sales and manufacturing/warehouse. Distinct and significant physical exam differences and constellations of biomarker abnormalities were identified. We present these patterns of physical exam findings, anthropometrics, and advanced biomarkers to assist clinicians in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions that may stem the loss of function that precedes the development of the non-communicable chronic diseases of aging.
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Lee YC, Lee JW, Kwon YJ. Comparison of the triglyceride glucose (TyG) index, triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio, and metabolic score for insulin resistance (METS-IR) associated with periodontitis in Korean adults. Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2022; 13:20406223221122671. [PMID: 36120508 PMCID: PMC9478708 DOI: 10.1177/20406223221122671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Periodontitis is one of the most common diseases associated with the oral
cavity. Previous studies have suggested that there is an association between
periodontitis and metabolic dysfunction. Recently, the triglyceride glucose
(TyG) index, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio, and
metabolic score for insulin resistance (METS-IR) index have been identified
as useful markers for assessing insulin resistance. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between periodontitis and
non-insulin-based insulin resistance (IR) indices and compare the predictive
values of these indices in the Korean population. Design: This is a cross-sectional study. Methods: A total of 13,584 participants were included in the 2013–2015 Korean National
Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data. A community periodontal index
score⩾3 was used to define periodontitis. Participants were divided into
quartiles according to each index. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence
intervals (CIs) for the prevalence of periodontitis and the TyG index,
TG/HDL-C ratio, and METS-IR index quartiles were calculated using multiple
logistic regression analysis. We estimated the areas under the receiver
operating characteristic curves (AUCs) of the indices to compare the
predictive values of the three indices. Results: Compared with quartile 1, the fourth quartile ORs (95% CIs) for periodontitis
were 1.23 (1.01–1.49) for the TyG index, 1.23 (1.02–1.48) for the TG/HDL-C
ratio, and 1.53 (1.25–1.88) for the METS-IR index after adjustment for
confounders. The AUC (95% CIs) was 0.608 (0.598–0.618) for the TyG index,
0.600 (0.590–0.610) for the TG/HDL-C ratio, and 0.617 (0.608–0.627) for the
METS-IR index to identify periodontitis. The predictive power of METS-IR was
significantly higher than that of the TyG index and TG/HDL-C. Conclusion: Higher TG/HDL-C ratio, TyG, and METS-IR indices are associated with a higher
prevalence of periodontitis. The METS-IR index is a more powerful predictor
of periodontitis prevalence than the TyG index and TG/HDL-C ratio.
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- Yea-Chan Lee
- Department of Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,The 3rd Air and Missile Defense Brigade, Air & Missile Defense Command, Republic of Korea Air Force, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, 363, Dongbaekjukjeon-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si 16995, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Dada T, Verma S, Gagrani M, Bhartiya S, Chauhan N, Satpute K, Sharma N. Ocular and Systemic Factors Associated with Glaucoma. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2022; 16:179-191. [PMID: 36793269 PMCID: PMC9905876 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10078-1383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the world. Although numerous factors have been implicated in the pathogenesis of glaucoma, the main focus of management still remains lowering the intraocular pressure (IOP) by medical or surgical therapy. However, a major challenge is that many glaucoma patients continue to progress despite good control of IOP. In this regard, the importance of other coexisting factors that may contribute to disease progression needs to be explored. Ophthalmologists need to be aware of ocular risk factors and the impact of systemic diseases and their medications, along with lifestyle modifications on the course of glaucomatous optic neuropathy and adopt a holistic approach in treating the eye as well as the patient to alleviate the suffering from glaucoma in a comprehensive manner. How to cite this article Dada T, Verma S, Gagrani M, et al. Ocular and Systemic Factors associated with Glaucoma. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2022;16(3):179-191.
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- Tanuj Dada
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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- Senior consultant, Department of Opthalmology, fortis memorial research institute, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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Li L, Wang M, Bao J, Wang N, Huang Y, He S, Chen B, Yan F. Periodontitis may impair the homeostasis of systemic bone through regulation of gut microbiota in
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mice. J Clin Periodontol 2022; 49:1304-1319. [PMID: 35871602 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Lili Li
- Department of Periodontology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
- Central laboratory of Stomatology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
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- Department of Periodontology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
- Central laboratory of Stomatology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
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- Department of Periodontology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
- Central laboratory of Stomatology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
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- Department of Periodontology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
- Central laboratory of Stomatology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
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- Department of Periodontology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
- Central laboratory of Stomatology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
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- Department of Periodontology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
- Central laboratory of Stomatology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
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- Department of Periodontology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
- Central laboratory of Stomatology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
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- Department of Periodontology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
- Central laboratory of Stomatology, Nangjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu P.R. China
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Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Pediatric Patients with Severe Neurological Impairments: Clinical Observations and Perspectives in a Palliative Care Unit. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9060852. [PMID: 35740789 PMCID: PMC9221664 DOI: 10.3390/children9060852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Pediatric palliative care (PPC) patients with a severe neurologic impairment (SNI) suffer considerable morbidity and increased mortality from lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs). The indication and choice of antibiotic therapy for bacterial LRTIs are often challenging given the lack of evidence-based treatment recommendations for this vulnerable patient population. We conducted an observational study before the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in an eight-bed pediatric palliative care inpatient unit. During two years of surveillance, we diagnosed and treated 33 cases of a bacterial LRTI in patients with an SNI; 5 patients were hospitalized with an LRTI more than once. Two patients died from complications due to LRTIs during hospitalization. Three patients (15%) were colonized with multidrug-resistant organisms. An initial antibiotic treatment failed in one-third of the cases; a successful therapy of the LRTI was achieved with broad-spectrum and extended-spectrum penicillins (n = 13; in combination with β-lactamase inhibitors for n = 5 cases), cephalosporins (n = 13: n = 4 second-generation and n = 9 third-generation cephalosporins; in combination with other substances for n = 5 cases), ciprofloxacin (n = 3), and meropenem plus vancomycin (n = 2) or meropenem (n = 1). A respiratory specimen was obtained in 66.7% of cases with P. aeruginosa, E. coli, and K. pneumoniae accounting for the majority of the detected species. In most cases, there was no definite confirmation that the LRTI was caused by the species detected. The diagnostics and treatment of bacterial LRTIs in PPC patients with an SNI are challenging. The lack of controlled studies and the heterogeneity of this population often necessitate an individual approach. This lack of controlled studies may partly be compensated by a set of diagnostic and antibiotic stewardship criteria.
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Chairside Screening for Undiagnosed Diabetes and Prediabetes in Patients with Periodontitis. Int J Dent 2022; 2022:9120115. [PMID: 35669587 PMCID: PMC9167070 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9120115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction Globally, it is estimated that half of all people with diabetes are undiagnosed. Because of the well-documented bidirectional link between diabetes and periodontitis, dentists and dental hygienists may have the possibility to screen a targeted population for diabetes during routine dental visits. The aim of the present study is to investigate the effectiveness of one device for diagnosis of diabetes/prediabetes used in one private dental practice and investigate the correlation between the levels of HbA1c and periodontal parameters. Methods Periodontal patients that were never diagnosed with diabetes were asked to fill a risk assessment questionnaire for type 2 diabetes mellitus. PD, CAL, FMBS%, FMPS%, and HbA1c through a prick-finger test were measured before and after periodontal therapy or only once in patients following supportive periodontal therapy. Results A total of 98 subjects were screened, and among them, one had diabetes and 30 had prediabetes. The mean value of HbA1c was 5.62% for patients with untreated periodontitis and 5.42% for periodontally treated patients. The diagnosis of diabetes resulted to be correlated to FMBS% and FMPS%, while HbA1c levels were correlated to FMBS%, FMPS%, and periodontitis grade. Conclusion The present chairside diabetes-screening protocol allowed a consistent proportion of patients to become aware of their pathological or prepathological condition and to seek proper and timely medical care. Thus, dentists and dental hygienists could provide health promotion services and preventive measures.
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Villa A, da Costa J, Duong ML, Frazier K, Urquhart O. Oral-systemic health considerations in dental settings. J Am Dent Assoc 2022; 153:388-389.e2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2022.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Li LJ, Yan X, Yu Q, Yan FH, Tan BC. Multidisciplinary non-surgical treatment of advanced periodontitis: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:2229-2246. [PMID: 35321158 PMCID: PMC8895166 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i7.2229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Patients with severe periodontitis often require multidisciplinary treatment to achieve healthy periodontal tissue, normal occlusion, and optimal aesthetics. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of multidisciplinary non-surgical treatment in a patient with stage IV/ grade C periodontitis, malocclusion, and dentition defects.
CASE SUMMARY A 47-year-old woman visited our periodontology department due to teeth mobility problems and difficulties chewing food. The patient had no history of drug allergies or systemic disease. Initial therapy involved scaling and root planning with a Gracey scaler and periodontal ultrasonic therapeutic apparatus using a periodontal endoscope (Perioscopy, Zest Dental Solutions, United States) to control the periodontal inflammation prior to treatment. Five months later, orthodontic treatment was then performed to treat occlusion and overall aesthetics. After completion, a Maryland bridge was used to restore Nos. 22, 31, and 41 teeth. Florida probing (Florida probe, United States) was performed every 2-3 mo to evaluate the periodontal condition throughout treatment. Overall, multidisciplinary non-surgical treatment resulted in satisfactory aesthetic results with healthy periodontal tissue and stable occlusion.
CONCLUSION In some patients with stage IV/grade C periodontitis, systematic and sequential non-surgical treatment can provide excellent therapeutic results.
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- Ling-Jun Li
- Department of Periodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Periodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Periodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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Huang N, Li C, Sun W, Yang Y, Tang Q, Xiao F. Association Between Chronic Periodontal Disease and Erectile Dysfunction: A Case-Control Study. Am J Mens Health 2022; 16:15579883221084798. [PMID: 35319301 PMCID: PMC8949704 DOI: 10.1177/15579883221084798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) and chronic periodontal disease (CPD) share mutual risk factors, and the incidence of ED is increasing among young adults. The relation of CPD and ED remains obscure due to inconsistent clinical evidence. This study aimed to further assess the relationship between CPD and ED using the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Need (CPITN) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). Totally, 202 adult men were included, with 100 subjects with ED in the case group and 102 subjects without ED undergoing routine dental examinations in the control group. The IIEF questionnaire was used to assess the severity of ED, and CPD was assessed through the Community Periodontal Index (CPI) score. Periodontal assessments were performed by one single calibrated examiner. Logistic regression analysis was performed for the association between CPD and ED. After adjustment for age, smoking status, tooth brushing time, education level, monthly income, tooth brushing frequency, and gum bleeding, higher CPI score was identified to be associated with a greater risk of ED (odds ratio [OR] = 2.755, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [1.400, 5.423], p = .003), suggesting that CPD was positively associated with the odds of ED. CPD was getting more severe with the progress of ED (p < .05). Men with ED could be encouraged to receive routine dental examinations and appropriate preventive dental measures to maintain oral and periodontal health.
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- Nannan Huang
- Department of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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Hodovanyi OV. NON-SURGICAL PERIODONTAL TREATMENT AS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF EFFECTIVE PERIODONTAL DISEASES PREVENTION MEASURES. BULLETIN OF PROBLEMS BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.29254/2077-4214-2022-3-166-523-539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Zemedikun DT, Chandan JS, Raindi D, Rajgor AD, Gokhale KM, Thomas T, Falahee M, De Pablo P, Lord JM, Raza K, Nirantharakumar K. Burden of chronic diseases associated with periodontal diseases: a retrospective cohort study using UK primary care data. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e048296. [PMID: 34924359 PMCID: PMC8689170 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To identify the association between periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis) and chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, cardiometabolic disease, autoimmune disease and mental ill health. DESIGN Retrospective cohort. SETTING IQVIA Medical Research Data-UK between 1 January 1995 and 1 January 2019. PARTICIPANTS 64 379 adult patients with a general practitioner recorded diagnosis of periodontal disease (exposed patients) were matched to 251 161 unexposed patients by age, sex, deprivation and registration date. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Logistic regression models accounting for covariates of clinical importance were undertaken to estimate the adjusted OR (aOR) of having chronic diseases at baseline in the exposed compared with the unexposed group. Incidence rates for each outcome of interest were then provided followed by the calculation of adjusted HRs using cox regression modelling to describe the risk of outcome development in each group. RESULTS The average age at cohort entry was 45 years and the median follow-up was 3.4 years. At study entry, the exposed cohort had an increased likelihood of having a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (aOR 1.43; 95% CI 1.38 to 1.48), cardiometabolic disease (aOR 1.16; 95% CI 1.13 to 1.19), autoimmune disease (aOR 1.33; 95% CI 1.28 to 1.37) and mental ill health (aOR 1.79; 95% CI 1.75 to 1.83) compared with the unexposed group. During the follow-up of individuals without pre-existing outcomes of interest, the exposed group had an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (HR 1.18; 95% CI 1.13 to 1.23), cardiometabolic disease (HR 1.07; 95% CI 1.03 to 1.10), autoimmune disease (HR 1.33; 95% CI 1.26 to 1.40) and mental ill health (HR 1.37; 95% CI 1.33 to 1.42) compared with the unexposed group. CONCLUSIONS In this cohort, periodontal diseases appeared to be associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular, cardiometabolic, autoimmune diseases and mental ill health. Periodontal diseases are very common; therefore, an increased risk of other chronic diseases represent a substantial public health burden.
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- Dawit T Zemedikun
- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK
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- The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle, UK
- Population Health Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK
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- Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK
- Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
- Research into Inflammatory Arthritis Centre Versus Arthritis and MRC- Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK
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What informs oral health and chronic disease policy development in Australia: a citation analysis. J Public Health Policy 2021; 42:635-646. [PMID: 34782735 DOI: 10.1057/s41271-021-00313-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Improvement of health services and patient outcomes depends on the translation of health research into health policy. Oral health research can inform policies to manage chronic diseases and improve quality of life of affected individuals. To determine if translation of this research into policy is occurring, we identify where policymakers obtain evidence to inform the development of Australian health policy. We conducted a citation analysis of oral health, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cognitive impairment National policies to determine if current oral health research has informed oral health and chronic disease policy. We analysed five National policies with 268 individual references to policy or organizational documents (n = 179), peer-reviewed research (n = 74), grey literature (n = 12), or unidentifiable (n = 3). Although we found oral health references listed in the National policies (92), we did not find this information to have been translated into the oral health and chronic disease policies we analysed.
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AbdelMassih A, Hassan AA, Abou-Zeid AS, Hassan A, Hussein E, Gadalla M, Hussein M, Eid MA, Elahmady M, El Nahhas N, Emad N, Zahra N, Aboushadi N, Ibrahim N, Mokhtar S, Ismail HA, El-Husseiny N, Moharam RK, Menshawey E, Menshawey R. Salivary markers and coronavirus disease 2019: insights from cross-talk between the oral microbiome and pulmonary and systemic low-grade inflammation and implications for vascular complications. Cardiovasc Endocrinol Metab 2021; 10:162-167. [PMID: 34386717 PMCID: PMC8352626 DOI: 10.1097/xce.0000000000000242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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To date, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected over 6.2 million individuals worldwide, including 1.46 million deaths. COVID-19 complications are mainly induced by low-grade inflammation-causing vascular degeneration. There is an increasing body of evidence that suggests that oral dysbiotic taxa are associated with worse prognosis in COVID-19 patients, especially the Prevotella genus, which was retrieved from nasopharyngeal and bronchoalveolar lavage samples in affected patients. Oral dysbiosis may act by increasing the likelihood of vascular complications through low-grade inflammation, as well as impairing respiratory mucosal barrier mechanisms against SARS-CoV-2. Salivary markers can be used to reflect this oral dysbiosis and its subsequent damaging effects on and the lungs and vasculature. Salivary sampling can be self-collected, and is less costly and less invasive, and thus may be a superior option to serum markers in risk stratification of COVID-19 patients. Prospective studies are needed to confirm such hypothesis. Video Abstract: http://links.lww.com/CAEN/A28.
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- Antoine AbdelMassih
- Pediatric Cardiology Unit, Pediatrics' Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza
- Pediatric Cardio-Oncology Department, Children Cancer Hospital of Egypt
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- Research Department, School of Oral and Dental Medicine, New Giza University, New Giza
- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, School of Oral and Dental Medicine, New Giza University, New Giza
- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, School of Oral and Dental Medicine, New Giza University, New Giza
- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, School of Oral and Dental Medicine, New Giza University, New Giza
- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, School of Oral and Dental Medicine, New Giza University, New Giza
- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, School of Oral and Dental Medicine, New Giza University, New Giza
- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, School of Oral and Dental Medicine, New Giza University, New Giza
- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, School of Oral and Dental Medicine, New Giza University, New Giza
- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, School of Oral and Dental Medicine, New Giza University, New Giza
- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, School of Oral and Dental Medicine, New Giza University, New Giza
- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, School of Oral and Dental Medicine, New Giza University, New Giza
- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, School of Oral and Dental Medicine, New Giza University, New Giza
- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, School of Oral and Dental Medicine, New Giza University, New Giza
- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, School of Oral and Dental Medicine, New Giza University, New Giza
- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
- Department of Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Giza
- Department of Scientific Design, Pixagon Graphic Design Agency, Cairo
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- Residency Training Program of Plastic Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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- Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
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Handsley-Davis M, Jamieson L, Kapellas K, Hedges J, Weyrich LS. The role of the oral microbiota in chronic non-communicable disease and its relevance to the Indigenous health gap in Australia. BMC Oral Health 2020; 20:327. [PMID: 33198712 PMCID: PMC7670664 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-020-01308-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders (hereafter respectfully referred to as Indigenous Australians) experience disproportionately poor health and low life expectancy compared to non-Indigenous Australians. Poor oral health is a critical, but understudied, contributor to this health gap. A considerable body of evidence links poor oral health to increased risks of other chronic non-communicable conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and poor emotional wellbeing. MAIN: The oral microbiota is indisputably associated with several oral diseases that disproportionately affect Indigenous Australians. Furthermore, a growing literature suggests direct and indirect links between the oral microbiota and systemic chronic non-communicable diseases that underpin much of the Indigenous health gap in Australia. Recent research indicates that oral microbial communities are shaped by a combination of cultural and lifestyle factors and are inherited from caregivers to children. Systematic differences in oral microbiota diversity and composition have been identified between Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals in Australia and elsewhere, suggesting that microbiota-related diseases may be distinct in Indigenous Australians. CONCLUSION: Oral microbiota research involving Indigenous Australians is a promising new area that could benefit Indigenous communities in numerous ways. These potential benefits include: (1) ensuring equity and access for Indigenous Australians in microbiota-related therapies; (2) opportunities for knowledge-sharing and collaborative research between scientists and Indigenous communities; and (3) using knowledge about the oral microbiota and chronic disease to help close the gaps in Indigenous oral and systemic health.
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- Matilda Handsley-Davis
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
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- Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH), University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH), University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH), University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
- Department of Anthropology and Huck Institutes of Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA.
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Upwards of 1 in 10 adults worldwide may be affected by severe periodontitis, making the disease more prevalent than cardiovascular disease. Despite its global scope, its impact on pain, oral function, and the wellbeing of individuals, and the disproportionate burden of disease and the socioeconomic impact on communities, the perception that periodontal disease is a public health problem remains low. Although there have been substantial improvements in our understanding of the etiology of periodontal disease and how we can prevent and control it, these advances have been primarily focused on individual, patient-focused approaches. The prevention of periodontal disease depends on improving currently available individual interventions and on determining what public health interventions can be effective and sustainable under real-life conditions. Currently, public health approaches for periodontal disease prevention and control are lacking. This review traces the historical strategies for prevention of periodontal disease in an epidemiologic transition context, using a modified model developed for cardiovascular disease, and presents a possible public health approach. Improving periodontal disease prevention and control will need to take into consideration the core activities of a public health approach: assessment, policy development, and assurance.
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- Chandrashekar Janakiram
- National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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Barta Z. Apical Periodontitis in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Puppet Master? Inflamm Bowel Dis 2020; 26:280-282. [PMID: 31247090 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izz129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Focal infection theory posits that periodontal pathobionts play a causal role in initiating or exacerbating diseases. Periodontal disease is a common inflammatory, multifactorial disease of the periodontal tissues. The main factor for inflammation is mature dental plaque with the presence of pathogens in the microbial biofilm. Disturbances of the systemic and/or mucosal immune system, antibiotic treatments, immunosuppressants, and biologic therapies all increase the chance of infections and inflammatory processes (ie, apical periodontitis). The pathogenesis of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, the 2 main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is still unclear, but both autoimmune and immune-mediated phenomena are involved. It is a global disease with a prevalence of 0.3% and an incidence of 280-320 per 100,000 people in North America. According to the literature, there is a negative association between poor oral health and risk of IBD, and this protective effect increases with the severity of poor dental hygiene. On the other hand, existing IBD seems to be associated with an increased risk of periodontal disease and worse oral health compared with other diseases. The nature of these associations is unclear, but it is unquestionable that all have an effect on the others. Additional studies are needed to confirm if there is a causal relationship between dental status and IBD. Apical periodontitis in patients affected by Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis needs to be considered carefully, and it is important to treat the disease.
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- Zsolt Barta
- Department of Gastroenterology, Institute of Medicine, and Department of Infectology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Borgnakke WS. IDF Diabetes Atlas: Diabetes and oral health - A two-way relationship of clinical importance. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2019; 157:107839. [PMID: 31520714 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2019.107839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The current scientific evidence for the bi-directional associations between oral health and diabetes is summarized. The universal biologic mechanisms and demographic and behavioral risk drivers underlying these associations in both directions are also described. Dysglycemia, even slightly elevated blood sugar levels, adversely affects oral health, manifesting itself in several oral diseases and conditions. In the opposite direction, any oral infection with its subsequent local and systemic inflammatory responses adversely affects blood glucose levels. Moreover, painful, mobile, or missing teeth may lead to intake of soft food items representing a sub-optimal diet and hence poor nutrition, and thereby contribute to incident type 2 diabetes or to poorer glucose control in existing diabetes. Treatment of inflammation related oral conditions, such as non-surgical periodontal treatment and extraction of infected teeth, can lead to a clinically significant decrease in blood glucose levels. Attention to infectious oral diseases and referral to dental care professionals for treatment can therefore be an important novel tool for medical care professionals in preventing and managing diabetes mellitus. Dental professionals can detect unrecognized potential dysglycemia and refer for medical examination. Such interprofessional, patient centered care may contribute to improved health, wellbeing, and quality of life in people with diabetes.
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- Wenche S Borgnakke
- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1011 North University Avenue Rm# 3060, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078, USA.
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Garde S, Akhter R, Nguyen MA, Chow CK, Eberhard J. Periodontal Therapy for Improving Lipid Profiles in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20153826. [PMID: 31387283 PMCID: PMC6695858 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20153826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Revised: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disorder often seen in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Individuals with diabetes are at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular complications and this may be related, in part, to lipid abnormalities observed in these individuals. The objective of this systematic review is to compile the current scientific evidence of the effects of periodontal treatment on lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Through a systematic search using MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science, 313 articles were identified. Of these, seven clinical trials which met all inclusion criteria were chosen for analysis. Between baseline and 3-month follow-up, there was a statistically significant reduction in the levels of total cholesterol (mean differences (MD) −0.47 mmol/L (95% confidence interval (CI), −0.75, −0.18, p = 0.001)), triglycerides (MD −0.20 mmol/L (95% CI −0.24, −0.16, p < 0.00001)) favouring the intervention arm, and a statistically significant reduction in levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) (MD 0.06 mmol/L (95% CI 0.03, 0.08, p < 0.00001)) favouring the control arm. No significant differences were observed between baseline and 6-month follow-up levels for any lipid analysed. The heterogeneity between studies was high. This review foreshadows a potential benefit of periodontal therapy for lipid profiles in patients suffering from type 2 DM, however, well designed clinical trials using lipid profiles as primary outcome measures are warranted.
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- Siddharth Garde
- The University of Sydney School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown 2006, Australia
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- The University of Sydney School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown 2006, Australia
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- The University of Sydney School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown 2006, Australia
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- Westmead Applied Research Centre, Sydney Medical School, Westmead 2145, Australia
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- The University of Sydney School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown 2006, Australia.
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Aguayo S, Schuh CMAP, Vicente B, Aguayo LG. Association between Alzheimer's Disease and Oral and Gut Microbiota: Are Pore Forming Proteins the Missing Link? J Alzheimers Dis 2019; 65:29-46. [PMID: 30040725 DOI: 10.3233/jad-180319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition affecting millions of people worldwide. It is associated with cerebral amyloid-β (Aβ) plaque deposition in the brain, synaptic disconnection, and subsequent progressive neuronal death. Although considerable progress has been made to elucidate the pathogenesis of AD, the specific causes of the disease remain highly unknown. Recent research has suggested a potential association between certain infectious diseases and dementia, either directly due to bacterial brain invasion and toxin production, or indirectly by modulating the immune response. Therefore, in the present review we focus on the emerging issues of bacterial infection and AD, including the existence of antimicrobial peptides having pore-forming properties that act in a similar way to pores formed by Aβ in a variety of cell membranes. Special focus is placed on oral bacteria and biofilms, and on the potential mechanisms associating bacterial infection and toxin production in AD. The role of bacterial outer membrane vesicles on the transport and delivery of toxins as well as porins to the brain is also discussed. Aβ has shown to possess antimicrobial activity against several bacteria, and therefore could be upregulated as a response to bacteria and bacterial toxins in the brain. Although further research is needed, we believe that the control of biofilm-mediated diseases could be an important potential prevention mechanism for AD development.
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Zaccardelli A, Friedlander HM, Ford JA, Sparks JA. Potential of Lifestyle Changes for Reducing the Risk of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis: Is an Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure? Clin Ther 2019; 41:1323-1345. [PMID: 31196646 PMCID: PMC6684958 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2019.04.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE Lifestyle may be important in the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Therefore, changing behaviors may delay or even prevent RA onset. This article reviews the evidence basis for the associations of lifestyle factors with RA risk and considers future directions for possible interventions to reduce RA risk. METHODS The literature was reviewed for cross-sectional studies, case-control studies, cohort studies, and clinical trials investigating potentially modifiable lifestyle factors and RA risk or surrogate outcomes on the path toward development such as RA-related autoimmunity or inflammatory arthritis. The evidence related to cigarette smoking, excess weight, dietary intake, physical activity, and dental health for RA risk were summarized. FINDINGS Cigarette smoking has the strongest evidence base as a modifiable lifestyle behavior for increased seropositive RA risk. Smoking may increase seropositive RA risk through gene-environment interactions, increasing inflammation and citrullination locally in pulmonary/oral mucosa or systemically, thereby inducing RA-related autoimmunity. Prolonged smoking cessation may reduce seropositive RA risk. Evidence suggests that excess weight can increase RA risk, although this effect may differ according to sex, serologic status, and age at RA onset. TDietary intake may also affect RA risk: overall healthier patterns, high fish/omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid consumption, and moderate alcohol intake may reduce RA risk, whereas caffeine and sugar-sweetened soda consumption might increase RA risk. The impact of physical activity is less clear, but high levels may reduce RA risk. Periodontal disease might induce citrullination and RA-related autoimmunity, but the effect of dental hygiene behaviors on RA risk is unclear. Although the effect size estimates for these lifestyle factors on RA risk are generally modest, there may be relatively large public health benefits for targeted interventions given the high prevalence of these unhealthy behaviors. With the exception of smoking cessation, the impact of behavior change of these lifestyle factors on subsequent RA risk has not been established. Nearly all of the evidence for lifestyle factors and RA risk were derived from observational studies. IMPLICATIONS There are many potentially modifiable lifestyle factors that may affect RA risk. Improving health behaviors could have large public health benefits for RA risk given the high prevalence of many of the RA risk-related lifestyle factors. However, future research is needed to establish the effects of lifestyle changes on RA risk or surrogate outcomes such as RA-related autoimmunity or inflammatory arthritis.
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- Alessandra Zaccardelli
- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Waldron C, Nunn J, Mac Giolla Phadraig C, Comiskey C, Guerin S, van Harten MT, Donnelly‐Swift E, Clarke MJ. Oral hygiene interventions for people with intellectual disabilities. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2019; 5:CD012628. [PMID: 31149734 PMCID: PMC6543590 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012628.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Periodontal (gum) disease and dental caries (tooth decay) are the most common causes of tooth loss; dental plaque plays a major role in the development of these diseases. Effective oral hygiene involves removing dental plaque, for example, by regular toothbrushing. People with intellectual disabilities (ID) can have poor oral hygiene and oral health outcomes. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects (benefits and harms) of oral hygiene interventions, specifically the mechanical removal of plaque, for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). SEARCH METHODS Cochrane Oral Health's Information Specialist searched the following databases to 4 February 2019: Cochrane Oral Health's Trials Register, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL; Cochrane Register of Studies), MEDLINE Ovid, Embase Ovid and PsycINFO Ovid. ClinicalTrials.gov and the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform were searched for ongoing trials. The Embase search was restricted by date due to the Cochrane Centralised Search Project, which makes available clinical trials indexed in Embase through CENTRAL. We handsearched specialist conference abstracts from the International Association of Disability and Oral Health (2006 to 2016). SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and some types of non-randomised studies (NRS) (non-RCTs, controlled before-after studies, interrupted time series studies and repeated measures studies) that evaluated oral hygiene interventions targeted at people with ID or their carers, or both. We used the definition of ID in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10). We defined oral hygiene as the mechanical removal of plaque. We excluded studies that evaluated chemical removal of plaque, or mechanical and chemical removal of plaque combined. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS At least two review authors independently screened search records, identified relevant studies, extracted data, assessed risk of bias and judged the certainty of the evidence according to GRADE criteria. We contacted study authors for additional information if required. We reported RCTs and NRSs separately. MAIN RESULTS We included 19 RCTs and 15 NRSs involving 1795 adults and children with ID and 354 carers. Interventions evaluated were: special manual toothbrushes, electric toothbrushes, oral hygiene training, scheduled dental visits plus supervised toothbrushing, discussion of clinical photographs showing plaque, varied frequency of toothbrushing, plaque-disclosing agents and individualised care plans. We categorised results as short (six weeks or less), medium (between six weeks and 12 months) and long term (more than 12 months).Most studies were small; all were at overall high or unclear risk of bias. None of the studies reported quality of life or dental caries. We present below the evidence available from RCTs (or NRS if the comparison had no RCTs) for gingival health (inflammation and plaque) and adverse effects, as well as knowledge and behaviour outcomes for the training studies.Very low-certainty evidence suggested a special manual toothbrush (the Superbrush) reduced gingival inflammation (GI), and possibly plaque, more than a conventional toothbrush in the medium term (GI: mean difference (MD) -12.40, 95% CI -24.31 to -0.49; plaque: MD -0.44, 95% CI -0.93 to 0.05; 1 RCT, 18 participants); brushing was carried out by the carers. In the short term, neither toothbrush showed superiority (GI: MD -0.10, 95% CI -0.77 to 0.57; plaque: MD 0.20, 95% CI -0.45 to 0.85; 1 RCT, 25 participants; low- to very low-certainty evidence).Moderate- and low-certainty evidence found no difference between electric and manual toothbrushes for reducing GI or plaque, respectively, in the medium term (GI: MD 0.02, 95% CI -0.06 to 0.09; plaque: standardised mean difference 0.29, 95% CI -0.07 to 0.65; 2 RCTs, 120 participants). Short-term findings were inconsistent (4 RCTs; low- to very low-certainty evidence).Low-certainty evidence suggested training carers in oral hygiene care had no detectable effect on levels of GI or plaque in the medium term (GI: MD -0.09, 95% CI -0.63 to 0.45; plaque: MD -0.07, 95% CI -0.26 to 0.13; 2 RCTs, 99 participants). Low-certainty evidence suggested oral hygiene knowledge of carers was better in the medium term after training (MD 0.69, 95% CI 0.31 to 1.06; 2 RCTs, 189 participants); this was not found in the short term, and results for changes in behaviour, attitude and self-efficacy were mixed.One RCT (10 participants) found that training people with ID in oral hygiene care reduced plaque but not GI in the short term (GI: MD -0.28, 95% CI -0.90 to 0.34; plaque: MD -0.47, 95% CI -0.92 to -0.02; very low-certainty evidence).One RCT (304 participants) found that scheduled dental recall visits (at 1-, 3- or 6-month intervals) plus supervised daily toothbrushing were more likely than usual care to reduce GI (pocketing but not bleeding) and plaque in the long term (low-certainty evidence).One RCT (29 participants) found that motivating people with ID about oral hygiene by discussing photographs of their teeth with plaque highlighted by a plaque-disclosing agent, did not reduce plaque in the medium term (very low-certainty evidence).One RCT (80 participants) found daily toothbrushing by dental students was more effective for reducing plaque in people with ID than once- or twice-weekly toothbrushing in the short term (low-certainty evidence).A benefit to gingival health was found by one NRS that evaluated toothpaste with a plaque-disclosing agent and one that evaluated individualised oral care plans (very low-certainty evidence).Most studies did not report adverse effects; of those that did, only one study considered them as a formal outcome. Some studies reported participant difficulties using the electric or special manual toothbrushes. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Although some oral hygiene interventions for people with ID show benefits, the clinical importance of these benefits is unclear. The evidence is mainly low or very low certainty. Moderate-certainty evidence was available for only one finding: electric and manual toothbrushes were similarly effective for reducing gingival inflammation in people with ID in the medium term. Larger, higher-quality RCTs are recommended to endorse or refute the findings of this review. In the meantime, oral hygiene care and advice should be based on professional expertise and the needs and preferences of the individual with ID and their carers.
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- Catherine Waldron
- Trinity College Dublin, University of DublinSchool of Dental ScienceLincoln PlaceDublinIrelandD02 F859
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of DublinSchool of Dental ScienceLincoln PlaceDublinIrelandD02 F859
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of DublinSchool of Nursing and Midwifery24 D'Olier StDublinIrelandD02 T283
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- University College DublinSchool of PsychologyDublinIrelandDO4 V1W8
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of DublinSchool of Dental ScienceLincoln PlaceDublinIrelandD02 F859
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of DublinSchool of Dental ScienceLincoln PlaceDublinIrelandD02 F859
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- Queen's University BelfastCentre for Public HealthInstitute of Clinical Sciences, Block B, Royal Victoria HospitalGrosvenor RoadBelfastNorthern IrelandUKBT12 6BJ
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Čelebić A, Peršić S, Kovačić I, Buković D, Lešić N, Rener-Sitar K. Comparison of Three Prosthodontic Treatment Modalities for Patients with Periodontally Compromised Anterior Mandibular Teeth: A 2-year follow-up study. Acta Stomatol Croat 2019; 53:4-16. [PMID: 31118528 PMCID: PMC6508933 DOI: 10.15644/asc53/1/1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2018] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To prospectively assess self-perceived chewing function (CF) and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in geriatric patients after receiving three different treatment modalities in the mandible: removable partial denture (CD-RPD), complete denture (CDs), or complete overdenture supported by mini dental implants (CD-MDI). At baseline, all patients had mobile anterior teeth (1 mm or >) and missing posterior teeth in the mandible. Patients were completely edentulous in the maxilla. After treatment, patients were recalled at the 3-month and the 2-year post-treatment period. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 176 patients participated (CD group, n=68; CD-RPD group, n=58; CD-MDI group, n=50). Self-reported CF was assessed using the Chewing Function questionnaire (CFQ), The OHRQoL was evaluated using the OHIP14 questionnaire, which the patients completed 1. before treatment, 2. three months after treatment, and 3. at the 2-year post-treatment stage. RESULTS The OHRQoL and the self-perceived CF significantly improved in all groups after treatment (p<0.01). The highest improvement of a CF was recorded in the CD-MDI group. The OHRQoL was significantly higher in the CD-MDI group in comparison to the CDs group after treatment (p<0.01). At the 2-year post-treatment stage, self-perceived CF significantly further improved in the CD-MDI group, while it worsened in the CD and the CD-RPD groups (p<0.01). The same pattern was recorded for the OHIP14 summary scores. The highest amount of denture repairs and adjustments was recorded in the CD-RPD group, although maintenance was also demanding in the CD-MDI group. CONCLUSION Within the limitations of this study, rehabilitation with mandibular MDI retained overdenture can be considered as preferred treatment with the constant improvement of OHRQoL and a chewing function in comparison to mandibular CD or mandibular RPD option in patients with mobile anterior mandibular teeth.
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- Asja Čelebić
- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine & Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Division of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana & University Medical Center, University Dental Clinics, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Nazeri R, Ghaiour M, Abbasi S. Evaluation of Antibacterial Effect of Propolis and its Application in Mouthwash Production. Front Dent 2019; 16:1-12. [PMID: 31608331 PMCID: PMC6778618 DOI: 10.18502/fid.v16i1.1103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Objectives: Our purpose was to determine the antibacterial properties of propolis and to evaluate its use as an antibacterial mouthwash with minimal complications. Materials and Methods: In this experimental laboratory study, an alcoholic propolis extract was prepared. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was calculated for four bacterial species including Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus), and Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) using agar dilution. According to the MIC, a propolis antibacterial mouthwash was produced and compared to water, chlorhexidine (CHX), and Listerine using laboratory rats for clinical examination. Salivary specimens of rats were collected at 12 hours, 1 week, and 2 weeks after using the mouthwash and examined by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and repeated measures ANOVA (α=0.05). Results: The results of agar dilution by the number of colony-forming units showed the lowest MIC for S. aureus and the highest for L. acidophilus. Our RT-PCR findings indicated that water alone had no effect on the level of oral bacteria. Propolis mouthwash showed a significant difference with CHX and Listerine (P<0.05) in terms of the number of S. mutans, E. faecalis, and L. acidophilus colonies, while CHX and Listerine were less efficient. There was no significant difference between CHX and propolis (P=0.110) regarding S. aureus colonies, but Listerine had a lower efficacy than either (P<0.05). Conclusion: According to the results, propolis mouthwash was more efficient against the studied oral bacteria compared to CHX and Listerine.
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- Rahman Nazeri
- Faculty of Dentistry, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Research Committee, Faculty of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Zhao D, Zhen Z, Pelekos G, Yiu KH, Jin L. Periodontal disease increases the risk for onset of systemic comorbidities in dental hospital attendees: An 18-year retrospective cohort study. J Periodontol 2018; 90:225-233. [PMID: 30296334 DOI: 10.1002/jper.18-0224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Revised: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Periodontal disease closely links to various systemic diseases. This l8-year retrospective cohort study investigated whether poor periodontal condition may increase the risk for onset of systemic comorbidities. METHODS A total of 488 individual dental folders from 17 400 dental hospital attendees registered from 1996 to 1998 were randomly selected, and these participants were free of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, stroke, cognitive impairment, hypertension, and dyslipidemia in the Clinical Management System. The records of periodontal examination and orthopantomogram on the first registration were obtained, and full-mouth bone level (BL) was measured. Onsets of the eight comorbidities concerned above until 2016 were retrieved from the system. RESULTS The participants with worse periodontal status on their first registration had significantly higher numbers of the eight comorbidities/mortality during the 18-year follow-ups than their counterparts (P < 0.05). BL presented as bone loss/age was independently correlated to the comorbidity profiles in two multivariate models (0 to 1 versus ≥2; 0 to 2 versus ≥3) after adjusting for age and sex (odds ratio [OR] = 1.87; OR = 2.18, P < 0.05), highlighting that the individuals with more bone resorption exhibited a greater number of the comorbidities as compared with their counterparts. Moreover, those with onsets of more comorbidities showed worse periodontal conditions according to four parameters employed (community periodontal index, BL, bone loss/age and number of remaining teeth) (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Within the limitations of this 18-year retrospective cohort study, our findings provide the first evidence that periodontal disease experience to some extent reflects the host susceptibility to onset of common systemic comorbidities. Further studies with larger sample sizes and appropriate adjustment of critical confounders are highly warranted to substantiate the current observation.
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- Dan Zhao
- Discipline of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Discipline of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Discipline of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Palmisano LM, Mazan JL. Development of a pharmacy referral protocol to enhance interprofessional services in a university-affiliated dental medicine clinic. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2018; 58:547-553. [DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2018.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Revised: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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This volume of Periodontology 2000 represents the 25th anniversary of the Journal, and uses the occasion to assess important advancements in periodontology over the past quarter-century as well as the hurdles that remain. Periodontitis is defined by pathologic loss of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. The disease involves complex dynamic interactions among active herpesviruses, specific bacterial pathogens and destructive immune responses. Periodontal diagnostics is currently based on clinical rather than etiologic criteria, and provides limited therapeutic guidance. Periodontal causative treatment consists of scaling, antiseptic rinses and occasionally systemic antibiotics, and surgical intervention has been de-emphasized, except perhaps for the most advanced types of periodontitis. Plastic surgical therapy includes soft-tissue grafting to cover exposed root surfaces and bone grafting to provide support for implants. Dental implants are used to replace severely diseased or missing teeth, but implant overuse is of concern. The utility of laser treatment for periodontitis remains unresolved. Host modulation and risk-factor modification therapies may benefit select patient groups. Patient self-care is a critical part of periodontal health care, and twice-weekly oral rinsing with 0.10-0.25% sodium hypochlorite constitutes a valuable adjunct to conventional anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis treatments. A link between periodontal herpesviruses and systemic diseases is a strong biological plausibility. In summary, research during the past 25 years has significantly changed our concepts of periodontitis pathobiology and has produced more-effective and less-costly therapeutic options.
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Zhang J, Ab Malik N, McGrath C, Lam O. The effect of antiseptic oral sprays on dental plaque and gingival inflammation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Dent Hyg 2018; 17:16-26. [PMID: 29405627 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To review the effectiveness of antiseptic oral sprays on oral health. METHODS AND MATERIALS Three electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library and Web of Science) were systematically searched to identify relevant studies. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the effect of oral sprays to placebo/control spray or mouthrinse on dental plaque and gingival inflammation were included. RESULTS Among a total of 996 papers, 20 effective studies fulfilled the selection criteria, and 8 studies were suitable for inclusion in meta-analyses. A meta-analysis of three studies using a 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX) spray intervention, without prophylaxis at baseline, showed reductions in Plaque Index (PI) (Silness and Löe) and Gingival Index (GI) (Silness and Löe) scores of 0.74 (95% CI: -1.03 to -0.45) and 0.22 (95% CI: -0.38 to -0.06), respectively. Five studies provided a prophylaxis for subjects before study initiation. Three of these five studies used 0.2% CHX spray. A meta-analysis demonstrated an increase of 0.18 (95% CI: -0.01 to 0.37) in PI (Silness and Löe) scores. Two RCTs compared 0.12% and 0.2% CHX spray, and a meta-analysis showed increases of 1.71 (95% CI: 1.27 to 2.14) and 1.58 (95% CI: 1.23 to 1.93), respectively, in PI (Quigley and Hein) scores. Of the RCTs not amenable to meta-analysis, eight studies reported significant improvements in PI and GI scores. CONCLUSIONS Available evidence suggests that oral sprays are an acceptable delivery method for antiseptic agents. Further high-quality studies are warranted to determine the effectiveness of alternative chemotherapeutic agents delivered via oral sprays on oral health.
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- J Zhang
- Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Periodontology and Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Periodontology and Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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BACKGROUND There is a gap in the scientific literature about the association between oral health and the health-related quality of life of patients on the liver transplantation waiting list. The aim of this work was to describe aspects of oral health and quality of life of patients on a liver transplantation waiting list. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study among 116 patients with chronic hepatic disease: 29 on a liver transplantation waiting list (Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score ≥15) and 87 under monitoring in a gastroenterology service in a Brazilian university hospital. Oral health was evaluated according to criteria recommended by the World Health Organization and by the European Association of Dental Public Health. Health-related quality of life was evaluated by means of the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). RESULTS Patients on the liver transplantation waiting list presented poorer health-related quality of life than those who were not on the list in the domains physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, general health perceptions, and social functioning and in the physical component summary. Periodontitis affected 72.4% of the patients on the liver transplantation waiting list, but only 27.6% of the patients not on that list. Reduced salivary flow was associated with poorer mental health component summary in hepatitis C patients. CONCLUSIONS Patients on the liver transplantation waiting list presented poorer health-related quality of life than those who were not on the list, mainly in the indicators concerning physical health, as well as higher frequencies of decayed teeth and periodontitis. The mental health component summary was associated with reduced salivary flow in hepatitis C patients.
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Shen TC, Chang PY, Lin CL, Wei CC, Tu CY, Hsia TC, Shih CM, Hsu WH, Sung FC, Kao CH. Impact of periodontal treatment on hospitalization for adverse respiratory events in asthmatic adults: A propensity-matched cohort study. Eur J Intern Med 2017; 46:56-60. [PMID: 28601370 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2017.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Revised: 06/02/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Periodontal disease is prevalent in asthmatics, but it is unclear whether periodontal treatment plays a role in adverse respiratory events in these patients. We evaluated risk of hospitalization for adverse respiratory events (acute exacerbation, pneumonia, and acute respiratory failure) and mortality in asthmatic adults with and without periodontal treatment. METHODS We used National Health Insurance (NHI) claims data of Taiwan to identify 4771 asthmatic adults with periodontal disease who underwent periodontal treatment during 2000-2006. The control group consisted of asthmatic adults without periodontal disease at a 1:1 ratio matched by the propensity score. Both groups were followed up for 5years to estimate the risk of hospitalization for adverse respiratory events and mortality. RESULTS Compared with controls, the periodontal treatment group had lower overall incidence of hospitalization for adverse respiratory events [5.41 vs. 6.07 per 100 person-years, 95% confidence interval (CI)=0.78-0.92] and intensive care unit admissions (1.14 vs. 1.25 per 100 person-years, 95% CI=0.79-0.99). In addition, the all-cause mortality rate was significantly lower in the periodontal treatment group than in the control group during the follow-up period (1.86 vs. 2.79 per 100 person-years, 95% CI=0.59-0.71). CONCLUSION Asthmatic adults who underwent periodontal treatment were at lower risk of hospitalization for adverse respiratory events and mortality than those without periodontal disease. Asthmatic adults should adopt more precautionary oral hygiene and ensure that they undergo regular periodontal health checkups.
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- Te-Chun Shen
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Science, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Science, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Dentistry, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Management Office for Health Data, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Children's Hospital, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Management Office for Health Data, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Health Services Administration, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Mahidol University Faculty of Public Health, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Science, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Management Office for Health Data, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Incorporating oral health into interprofessional care teams for patients with Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2017; 43:9-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2017.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2017] [Revised: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/15/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Sreenivasan PK, Tischio-Bereski D, Fine DH. Reduction in bacteremia after brushing with a triclosan/copolymer dentifrice-A randomized clinical study. J Clin Periodontol 2017; 44:1020-1028. [DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.12798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Oral Biology Department; Rutgers School of Dental Medicine; Rutgers University; Newark NJ USA
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- Oral Biology Department; Rutgers School of Dental Medicine; Rutgers University; Newark NJ USA
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Association Between Employee Dental Claims, Health Risks, Workplace Productivity, and Preventive Services Compliance. J Occup Environ Med 2017; 59:721-726. [DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000001069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Maille G, Saliba-Serre B, Ferrandez AM, Ruquet M. Use of care and the oral health status of people aged 60 years and older in France: results from the National Health and Disability Survey. Clin Interv Aging 2017; 12:1159-1166. [PMID: 28814841 PMCID: PMC5546192 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s135542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective We aimed to analyze, from the data in a national survey, the use of oral care and the oral health status of patients living at home or in an institution. Background Patients aged 60 years and older have important oral health needs, but their oral management may differ according to their immediate environment. The fact of living at home or in an institution can influence the use of care and alter the patients’ perception of their oral health status. Methods The data analyzed were taken from a survey on disability and health carried out in 2008–2009, which is representative of the population living in France. It consists of two sections, one centered on disability and health among home-dwellers and the other on patients living in an institution. In each of these two populations, we carried out descriptive analysis of three themes: use of care, forgoing of care, and oral health. Results Although visits to physicians and specialists were frequent, visits to dentists were lower in both populations. While a minority of patients forwent care, it was dental care that was mainly forgone by both home-dwellers and institutionalized patients. The cost factor remained the principal reason, but other factors such as fear or accessibility problems were cited. Use of a dental appliance was considerably more frequent among institutionalized patients than among home-dwellers, with just over half the institutionalized population wearing a dental appliance. Perceived state of oral health remained difficult to interpret. Conclusion To improve access to oral care for the elderly, the patients, their entourage and health providers need increased awareness and information on the importance of good oral health. Better information must be associated with regular clinical examination.
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- Gérald Maille
- UMR 7268 ADÉS, Aix-Marseille Université-EFS-CNRS, Faculté de Médecine Nord.,Faculté d'Odontologie, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille Cedex, France
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- UMR 7268 ADÉS, Aix-Marseille Université-EFS-CNRS, Faculté de Médecine Nord.,Faculté d'Odontologie, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille Cedex, France
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Triglyceride to high density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and its association with periodontal disease in Korean adults: findings based on the 2012-2014 Korean national health and nutrition examination survey. Clin Oral Investig 2017; 22:515-522. [PMID: 28589474 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-017-2140-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2016] [Accepted: 05/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to evaluate whether the triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio is associated with periodontal disease in Korean adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study included 12,249 individuals (4,941 men and 7,308 women) who took part in the 2012-2014 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. We categorized the TG/HDL-C ratio into three groups. Periodontal disease was defined as a community pocket index score ≥3 with at least one affected site. Multiple logistic analyses were used to analyze the association between TG/HDL-C ratio and periodontal disease. RESULTS In the study population, prevalence of periodontal disease was 31.6% in men and 21% in women. Compared to the lowest tertile group, OR (95% CI) of the highest tertile group for periodontal disease was 1.474 (1.220-1.780) in men and 1.259 (1.041-1.522) in women after adjusting for age, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, fasting glucose, current smoking, alcohol drinking, physical activity, household income, oral health behavior, and use of anti-dyslipidemia medication. CONCLUSION Our study suggests that the TG/HDL-C ratio is associated with periodontal disease in Korean adults. CLINICAL RELEVANCE TG/HDL-C ratio is a simple and useful marker to reflect insulin resistance. And periodontal disease is also known to be related with insulin resistance. This study indicates that TG/HDL-C ratio was associated with periodontal disease in Korean adults.
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Mau LP, Kuan YC, Tsai YWC, Lin JJ, Huynh-Ba G, Weng PW, Shieh YS, Cheng WC, Huang RY. Patients with chronic periodontitis present increased risk for osteoporosis: A population-based cohort study in Taiwan. J Periodontal Res 2017; 52:922-929. [DOI: 10.1111/jre.12464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- L.-P. Mau
- Division of Periodontics; Department of Dentistry; Chi Mei Medical Center; Liouying Tainan Taiwan
- Department of Long Term Care; Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology; Tainan Taiwan
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- Division of Periodontics; Department of Dentistry; Chi Mei Medical Center; Chiali Tainan Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry; Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center; Taipei Taiwan
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- Department of Periodontics; University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; San Antonio TX USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering; National Yang-Ming University; Taipei Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedics; School of Medicine; College of Medicine; Taipei Medical University; Taipei Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry; Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center; Taipei Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry; Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center; Taipei Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry; Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center; Taipei Taiwan
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Waldron C, MacGiolla Phadraig C, Nunn J, Comiskey C, Donnelly-Swift E, Guerin S, Clarke MJ. Oral hygiene programmes for people with intellectual disabilities. Hippokratia 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Catherine Waldron
- Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin; School of Dental Science; Lincoln Place Dublin Ireland D02 F859
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin; School of Dental Science; Lincoln Place Dublin Ireland D02 F859
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin; School of Dental Science; Lincoln Place Dublin Ireland D02 F859
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin; School of Nursing and Midwifery; 24 D'Olier St Dublin Ireland D02 T283
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin; School of Dental Science; Lincoln Place Dublin Ireland D02 F859
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- University College Dublin; School of Psychology; Dublin Ireland DO4 V1W8
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- Queen's University Belfast; Centre for Public Health; Institute of Clinical Sciences, Block B, Royal Victoria Hospital Grosvenor Road Belfast Northern Ireland UK BT12 6BJ
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Ganguly A, Ian CK, Sheshala R, Sahu PS, Al-Waeli H, Meka VS. Application of diverse natural polymers in the design of oral gels for the treatment of periodontal diseases. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2017; 28:39. [PMID: 28144851 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-017-5852-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2016] [Accepted: 01/10/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The objective of this study was to prepare periodontal gels using natural polymers such as badam gum, karaya gum and chitosan. These gels were tested for their physical and biochemical properties and assessed for their antibacterial activity against Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Streptococcus mutans, two pathogens associated with periodontal disease. Badam gum, karaya gum and chitosan were used to prepare gels of varying concentrations. Moxifloxacin hydrochloride, a known antimicrobial drug was choosen in the present study and it was added to the above gels. The gels were then run through a battery of tests in order to determine their physical properties such as pH and viscosity. Diffusion studies were carried out on the gels containing the drug. Antimicrobial testing of the gels against various bacteria was then carried out to determine the effectiveness of the gels against these pathogens. The results showed that natural polymers can be used to produce gels. These gels do not have inherent antimicrobial properties against A. actinomycetemcomitans and S. mutans. However, they can be used as a transport vehicle to carry and release antimicrobial drugs.
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- Auleep Ganguly
- School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Malaysia
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- School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Malaysia
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- School of Medicine, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Malaysia
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- School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Malaysia
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- School of Medicine, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Malaysia.
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Aral K, Berdeli E, Aral CA, Berdeli A, Atan M. Effects of bodybuilding and protein supplements in saliva, gingival crevicular fluid, and serum. J Oral Sci 2017; 59:121-130. [DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.16-0367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Molecular Medicine Laboratory, Ege University
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- Molecular Medicine Laboratory, Ege University
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Oral Care in the Dysphagic Patient. Dysphagia 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/174_2017_14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Pasquale LR, Hyman L, Wiggs JL, Rosner BA, Joshipura K, McEvoy M, McPherson ZE, Danias J, Kang JH. Prospective Study of Oral Health and Risk of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma in Men: Data from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. Ophthalmology 2016; 123:2318-2327. [PMID: 27554035 PMCID: PMC5077693 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2016.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2016] [Revised: 06/16/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Tooth loss or periodontal disease is associated with systemic endothelial dysfunction, which has been implicated in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). The relationship between oral health and POAG has received limited attention. Thus, we evaluated the association between oral health history and risk of POAG and POAG subtypes. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. PARTICIPANTS Health Professionals Follow-up Study participants (40 536 men) followed biennially from 1986 to 2012. At each 2-year risk period, eligible participants were aged 40+ years, were free of POAG, and reported eye examinations. METHODS By using validated questions, we updated participants' status on number of natural teeth, teeth lost, periodontal disease with bone loss, and root canal treatments. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES During follow-up, 485 incident cases of POAG were confirmed with medical records and classified into subtypes defined by intraocular pressure (IOP; ≥ or <22 mmHg) or visual field (VF) loss pattern at diagnosis (peripheral loss only or early paracentral loss). Multivariable relative risks (MVRRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated. RESULTS Number of natural teeth, periodontal disease, and root canal treatment were not associated with POAG. However, compared with no report of tooth loss, a report of losing teeth within the past 2 years was associated with a 1.45-fold increased risk of POAG (95% CI, 1.06-1.97); in particular, a report within the past 2 years of both losing teeth and having a prevalent diagnosis of periodontal disease was associated with a 1.85-fold increased risk of POAG (95% CI, 1.07-3.18). The associations with recent tooth loss were not significantly different for the POAG subtypes (P for heterogeneity ≥0.36), although associations were strongest in relation to the POAG subtypes with IOP <22 mmHg (MVRR, 1.93; 95% CI, 1.09-3.43) and early paracentral VF loss (MVRR, 2.27; 95% CI, 1.32-3.88). CONCLUSIONS Although the number of natural teeth was not associated with risk of POAG, recent tooth loss was associated with an increased risk of POAG. Because these findings may be due to chance, they need confirmation in larger studies.
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- Louis R Pasquale
- Glaucoma Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Channing Division of Network Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York
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- Glaucoma Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts; Center for Clinical Research and Health Promotion, University of Puerto Rico-MSC, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- The School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- The School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Buset SL, Walter C, Friedmann A, Weiger R, Borgnakke WS, Zitzmann NU. Are periodontal diseases really silent? A systematic review of their effect on quality of life. J Clin Periodontol 2016; 43:333-44. [DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.12517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 171] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Sabrina Lill Buset
- Department of Periodontology, Endodontology and Cariology; University Center for Dental Medicine; University of Basel; Basel Switzerland
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- Department of Periodontology, Endodontology and Cariology; University Center for Dental Medicine; University of Basel; Basel Switzerland
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- Clinic for Periodontology; University of Witten; Witten Germany
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- Department of Periodontology, Endodontology and Cariology; University Center for Dental Medicine; University of Basel; Basel Switzerland
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine; University of Michigan School of Dentistry; Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Department of Periodontology, Endodontology and Cariology; University Center for Dental Medicine; University of Basel; Basel Switzerland
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Neutrophil Functions in Periodontal Homeostasis. J Immunol Res 2016; 2016:1396106. [PMID: 27019855 PMCID: PMC4785262 DOI: 10.1155/2016/1396106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2015] [Accepted: 02/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Oral tissues are constantly exposed to damage from the mechanical effort of eating and to microorganisms, mostly bacteria. In healthy gingiva tissue remodeling and a balance between bacteria and innate immune cells are maintained. However, excess of bacteria biofilm (plaque) creates an inflammation state that recruits more immune cells, mainly neutrophils to the gingiva. Neutrophils create a barrier for bacteria to reach inside tissues. When neutrophils are insufficient, bacteria thrive causing more inflammation that has been associated with systemic effects on other conditions such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, and cancer. But paradoxically when neutrophils persist, they can also promote a chronic inflammatory state that leads to periodontitis, a condition that leads to damage of the bone-supporting tissues. In periodontitis, bone loss is a serious complication. How a neutrophil balance is needed for maintaining healthy oral tissues is the focus of this review. We present recent evidence on how alterations in neutrophil number and function can lead to inflammatory bone loss, and how some oral bacteria signal neutrophils to block their antimicrobial functions and promote an inflammatory state. Also, based on this new information, novel therapeutic approaches are discussed.
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Dumitrescu AL. Editorial: Periodontal Disease - A Public Health Problem. Front Public Health 2016; 3:278. [PMID: 26779473 PMCID: PMC4705816 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2015.00278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Diabetic neuropathy is the most common microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus with high morbidity and mortality, and low quality of life. It has a broad spectrum of clinical forms, although distal symmetrical polyneuropathy is the most prevalent. Several oral complications including burning mouth syndrome, dry mouth, and impairment of the senses taste and smell are less-known manifestations of diabetic neuropathy and often overlooked. Periodontitis, tooth loss, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction may be also present in these patients and are equally debilitating. Periodontitis was declared the sixth complication of diabetes in 1993 and may contribute to poor glucose control. Hence, periodontitis and diabetes mutually and adversely affect each other. This review summarizes the available body of scientific literature that discusses oral manifestations in patients with diabetic neuropathy and identifies important areas where more research is needed.
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- Wenche S Borgnakke
- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1011 North University Avenue Rm# G049, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-1078, USA.
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- Emerging Technologies Informationist, Taubman Health Sciences Library, University of Michigan, 1135 E Catherine St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5726, USA.
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- Informationist, Academic & Clinical Engagement, Taubman Health Sciences Library, University of Michigan, 1135 E Catherine St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5726, USA.
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes" Timisoara, P-ta Eftimie Murgu Nr. 2, Timisoara, Romania.
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