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Patil S, Teichner EM, Subtirelu RC, Parikh C, Al-Daoud O, Ismoilov M, Werner T, Høilund-Carlsen PF, Alavi A. Bilateral Carotid Artery Molecular Calcification Assessed by [ 18F] Fluoride PET/CT: Correlation with Cardiovascular and Thromboembolic Risk Factors. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:2070. [PMID: 37895451 PMCID: PMC10608649 DOI: 10.3390/life13102070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis, a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, involves inflammatory processes that result in plaque formation and calcification. The early detection of the molecular changes underlying these processes is crucial for effective disease management. This study utilized positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) with [18F] sodium fluoride (NaF) as a tracer to visualize active calcification and inflammation at the molecular level. Our aim was to investigate the association between cardiovascular risk factors and [18F] NaF uptake in the left and right common carotid arteries (LCC and RCC). A cohort of 102 subjects, comprising both at-risk individuals and healthy controls, underwent [18F] NaF PET/CT imaging. The results revealed significant correlations between [18F] NaF uptake and cardiovascular risk factors such as age (β = 0.005, 95% CI 0.003-0.008, p < 0.01 in LCC and β = 0.006, 95% CI 0.004-0.009, p < 0.01 in RCC), male gender (β = -0.08, 95% CI -0.173--0.002, p = 0.04 in LCC and β = -0.13, 95% CI -0.21--0.06, p < 0.01 in RCC), BMI (β = 0.02, 95% CI 0.01-0.03, p < 0.01 in LCC and β = 0.02, 95% CI 0.01-0.03, p < 0.01 in RCC), fibrinogen (β = 0.006, 95% CI 0.0009-0.01, p = 0.02 in LCC and β = 0.005, 95% CI 0.001-0.01, p = 0.01), HDL cholesterol (β = 0.13, 95% CI 0.04-0.21, p < 0.01 in RCC only), and CRP (β = -0.01, 95% CI -0.02-0.001, p = 0.03 in RCC only). Subjects at risk showed a higher [18F] NaF uptake compared to healthy controls (one-way ANOVA; p = 0.02 in LCC and p = 0.04 in RCC), and uptake increased with estimated cardiovascular risk (one-way ANOVA, p < 0.01 in LCC only). These findings underscore the potential of [18F] NaF PET/CT as a sensitive tool for the early detection of atherosclerotic plaque, assessment of cardiovascular risk, and monitoring of disease progression. Further research is needed to validate the technique's predictive value and its potential impact on clinical outcomes.
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- Shiv Patil
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; (S.P.); (E.M.T.); (C.P.)
- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 390111, USA; (R.C.S.); (O.A.-D.); (M.I.); (T.W.)
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; (S.P.); (E.M.T.); (C.P.)
- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 390111, USA; (R.C.S.); (O.A.-D.); (M.I.); (T.W.)
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 390111, USA; (R.C.S.); (O.A.-D.); (M.I.); (T.W.)
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; (S.P.); (E.M.T.); (C.P.)
- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 390111, USA; (R.C.S.); (O.A.-D.); (M.I.); (T.W.)
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 390111, USA; (R.C.S.); (O.A.-D.); (M.I.); (T.W.)
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 390111, USA; (R.C.S.); (O.A.-D.); (M.I.); (T.W.)
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 390111, USA; (R.C.S.); (O.A.-D.); (M.I.); (T.W.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Odense University Hospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark;
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, 5230 Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 390111, USA; (R.C.S.); (O.A.-D.); (M.I.); (T.W.)
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Dilek F, Coşgunarslan A, Canger EM. Evaluation of alterations in length and calcification of the styloid process in patients with end-stage renal failure. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2023; 136:508-517. [PMID: 37365105 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2023.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study compared alterations in length and types of elongation and calcification of the styloid process (SP) between patients with end-stage renal failure (ESRF) who received renal transplantation, patients with ESRF undergoing dialysis, and a healthy control group. STUDY DESIGN The SPs of 58 patients who had undergone renal transplants, 58 patients who received dialysis treatment, and 58 healthy individuals were examined with panoramic radiographs. Length measurements were made from the apex to the base of the SP. Elongation types were classified into 5 groups: normal, non-segmented, pseudo-segmented, segmented, and non-continuous. Calcification types were classified into 4 groups: external, partial, nodular, and complete. RESULTS SP length was significantly greater in the renal transplantation and dialysis groups than in the control group (P < .001) and significantly longer in the renal transplantation group than in the dialysis group (P < .001). There was a significant difference between the groups regarding elongation types (P < .001), with the non-segmented type more frequent in the dialysis and renal transplant groups than in the control group. There was no significant difference in calcification types between groups (P = .225). Elongation and calcification types differed between sexes (P ≤ .008) CONCLUSIONS: Orofacial pain complaints in patients with ESRF should raise the suspicion of abnormal elongation and calcification of the SP, perhaps a manifestation of Eagle syndrome. It would be useful to evaluate the SPs of these patients clinically and radiographically.
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- Fatma Dilek
- Research Assistant, Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Melikgazi, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Lecturer, Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Melikgazi, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Associate Professor, Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Melikgazi, Kayseri, Turkey.
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Tavares LTR, Saavedra-Silva M, López-Marcos JF, Veiga NJ, Castilho RDM, Fernandes GVDO. Blood and Salivary Inflammatory Biomarkers Profile in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Periodontal Disease: A Systematic Review. Diseases 2022; 10:diseases10010012. [PMID: 35225864 PMCID: PMC8883939 DOI: 10.3390/diseases10010012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Introduction: Periodontitis is the most prevalent inflammatory disease worldwide. Its inflammatory levels spread systemically, which can be associated with chronic kidney disease. Biomarkers have the potential to diagnose and correlate periodontitis and chronic kidney disease, helping to monitor systemic inflammation. Thereby, this study aimed to analyze the association between chronic kidney disease and periodontitis by conducting a biomarker analysis on blood and saliva. Material and methods: An electronic search through PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases was conducted to identify clinical studies published in the last ten years, with no language restrictions. Twelve articles met all the inclusion criteria, two randomized controlled trials, one cohort study, and nine observational studies. Results: The studies included a total of 117 patients for saliva biomarkers, with a mean age of approximately 57 years old, and 56.68% of the subjects were female. After analyzing all the included studies, it was possible to verify the following biomarkers assessed: CRP, WBC, fibrinogen, IL-4 and -6, cardiac troponin T, NOx, ADMA, albumin, osteocalcin, cystatin C, PGLYRP1, cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and hemoglobin. Conclusion: A direct cause–effect association between periodontitis and CKD could not be established. However, it was possible to conclude that there was a correlating effect present, through the analyzed biomarkers.
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- Lisandra Taísa Reginaldo Tavares
- Departamento de Cirurgía (Área de Estomatología), Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (L.T.R.T.); (J.F.L.-M.)
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- Biomedicine at the Medical Science Department, University of Beira Interior, 6201-506 Covilhã, Portugal;
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- Departamento de Cirurgía (Área de Estomatología), Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; (L.T.R.T.); (J.F.L.-M.)
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), Facultade de Medicina Dentária, Universidade Católica, 3504-505 Viseu, Portugal;
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Freire DBDL, Celeste RK, Arús NA, Vizzotto MB, Silveira HLDD. [Dental imaging procedures in the Unified Health System and the expansion of secondary care: series between 2000-2016]. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2021; 26:4727-4736. [PMID: 34730658 DOI: 10.1590/1413-812320212610.15172020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The scope of this paper was to analyze the time series of dental procedures performed between 2000 and 2016 in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS). The data were obtained from the Outpatient Information System of the SUS (SIA-SUS). The influence of the 2004 National Oral Health Policy of Ordinance No. 600/2006 (which instituted the financing of Dental Specialty Centers - CEOs), and Ordinance No. 1,234/2013 (Financial incentive for the Program for Enhancement of Quality and Access - PMAQ-CEO) were analyzed. Descriptive analyses of the initial and final years of the time series were presented, assessing trends and seasonality in seven types of imaging procedures. The time series of rates of periapical/bitewing radiographic exams revealed a trend of moderate increase and was the only area in which the impact of the financial implementation policy of the CEOs was observed, though not of the PMAQ-CEO. Extraoral imaging exams, such as panoramic radiography, facial CT/TMJ and TMJ MRI revealed a strong upward trend, despite the very low rates. The conclusion reached is that between 2000 and 2016, the policy of expansion of secondary care increased the use of periapical/bitewing imaging exams.
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- Danielle Bianca de Lima Freire
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. R. Ramiro Barcelos 2492, Santa Cecília. 90035-004 Porto Alegre RS Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. R. Ramiro Barcelos 2492, Santa Cecília. 90035-004 Porto Alegre RS Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. R. Ramiro Barcelos 2492, Santa Cecília. 90035-004 Porto Alegre RS Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. R. Ramiro Barcelos 2492, Santa Cecília. 90035-004 Porto Alegre RS Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. R. Ramiro Barcelos 2492, Santa Cecília. 90035-004 Porto Alegre RS Brasil.
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Marinho GB, Tenório JR, Munhoz L, Andrade NS, Arita ES, Ortega KL. Detection of calcified atheromas on panoramic radiographs of cirrhotic patients. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2020; 41:164-169. [PMID: 33258155 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of calcified atheromas in carotid arteries (CACA) on panoramic radiographs of patients with liver cirrhosis (LC). METHODS AND RESULTS A case-control study of 67 individuals with LC (case group) and 67 healthy individuals (control group), matched by gender and age, was performed. In addition to demographic information, data on LC were also collected for the case group. Panoramic radiographs were evaluated by two previously calibrated examiners. The sample consisted predominantly of male individuals (n = 50; 74.62%), with mean age of 55 years old. In the case group, the mean value for the model of end-stage liver disease was 16, and the major aetiology of LC was alcoholism (n = 26; 38.8%). Thirteen (19.4%) LC patients had CACA, whereas only four (5.9%) healthy patients had this condition. LC patients are 3.72 times more likely to have CACA compared to healthy individuals (P = .02). The presence of nephropathies increases the risk of development of atheromas by 18.58 times in cirrhotic individuals (P = .04). CONCLUSIONS Cirrhotic patients are more likely to have CACA compared to healthy patients, and this risk increases significantly when kidney disease is involved.
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Special Care Dentistry Center, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Sergipe, Lagarto, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Special Care Dentistry Center, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Maia PRL, Medeiros AMC, Pereira HS, Lima KC, Oliveira PT. Presence and associated factors of carotid artery calcification detected by digital panoramic radiography in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2018; 126:198-204. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2018.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Revised: 04/01/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Markman RL, Conceição-Vasconcelos KG, Brandão TB, Prado-Ribeiro AC, Santos-Silva AR, Lopes MA. Calcified carotid artery atheromas on panoramic radiographs of head and neck cancer patients before and after radiotherapy. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2017; 22:e153-e158. [PMID: 28160583 PMCID: PMC5359713 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.21436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2016] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The aims of this study were to verify if head and neck radiotherapy (RT) is able to induce calcified carotid artery atheroma (CCAA) in a large head and neck cancer (HNC) population and also to compare the socio-demographic and clinical findings of patients with and without CCAA detected on panoramic radiographs. Material and Methods Panoramic radiographs taken before and after head and neck radiotherapy (RT) of 180 HNC patients were selected and analyzed in order to identify the presence of CCAA. In addition, CCAA presence or absence on panoramic radiographs were compared and correlated with clinicopathological findings. Results A high overall prevalence of CCAA was found on panoramic radiographs (63 out of 180 = 35%) of HNC patients. No significant difference of CCAA before and after RT was observed. There were also no differences between groups (with and without CCAA) regarding age, gender, tobacco and alcohol use, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, acute myocardial infarction, hypercholesterolemia, tumor location, clinical stage of disease and RT dose. However, there was a greater prevalence of strokes in patients with CCAA (p<0.05). Conclusions Although CCAA were frequently found in panoramic radiographs of patients with HNC, RT seems not to alter the prevalence of these calcifications. Key words:Head and neck cancer, radiotherapy, carotid artery diseases, panoramic radiography.
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- R-L Markman
- Av Limeira, 901, Bairro Areão, Piracicaba, CEP 13414-903, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Semiology Area, Piracicaba Dental School University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil,
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Dioguardi M, Caloro GA, Troiano G, Giannatempo G, Laino L, Petruzzi M, Lo Muzio L. Oral manifestations in chronic uremia patients. Ren Fail 2015; 38:1-6. [DOI: 10.3109/0886022x.2015.1103639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Pallos D, Leão MVP, Togeiro FCFB, Alegre L, Ricardo LH, Perozini C, Ruivo GF. Salivary markers in patients with chronic renal failure. Arch Oral Biol 2015; 60:1784-8. [PMID: 26451646 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2015.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2015] [Revised: 08/15/2015] [Accepted: 09/10/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a progressive loss of renal function over a period of months or years. The major function of the kidneys is the removal of metabolic waste products, electrolytes and water. When this function is impaired, systemic changes, oral complications and alterations in salivary composition may occur. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare the levels of immunological and inflammatory components in the saliva samples from patients that undergo to hemodialysis treatment (HD), without HD and control. DESIGN This study evaluated IgA, IgG, C reactive protein (CRP) and nitric oxide (NO) in saliva samples from 119 patients, who were divided into the control group (C), chronic renal failure (CRF) patient group and CRF patients on hemodialysis treatment (HD) group. IgA and IgG levels were analyzed by ELISA. Nitric oxide levels were determined indirectly by the nitrite concentration using Griess reagent; CRP by agglutination tests; and total proteins, by Bradford assay. RESULTS The HD group showed significantly higher levels of IgG, IgA and CRP compared with the control and CRF groups. The CRF group presented the same amounts of IgG, IgA and CRP as the C group but significantly higher levels of NO similar to the HD group. CONCLUSION Renal disease, particularly hemodialysis treatment during renal disease, seems to alter salivary immunological and inflammatory components. Thus, analyzing the levels of IgA, IgG, NO and CRP in saliva may be beneficial for monitoring renal disease.
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- Debora Pallos
- Implantology Department, Universidade de Santo Amaro, São Paulo, Brazil; Dept. of Periodontics, Universidade de Taubaté, Taubaté, Brazil.
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- Basic Bioscience Institute and Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis, University of Taubate, Brazil.
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- Dept. of Periodontics, Universidade de Taubaté, Taubaté, Brazil.
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