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Lommi S, Leinonen J, Pussinen P, Furuholm J, Kolho KL, Viljakainen H. Burden of oral diseases predicts development of excess weight in early adolescence: a 2-year longitudinal study. Eur J Pediatr 2024; 183:4093-4101. [PMID: 38960905 PMCID: PMC11322208 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-024-05663-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Dental caries, gingivitis, and excess weight are highly prevalent, interconnected chronic conditions. The association of oral health with the development of adiposity among children is sparsely addressed. We examined the association of oral health to the development of excess weight and central obesity in early adolescence during a 2-year follow-up period. This prospective study was conducted with 2702 children aged 9-12 years at baseline from the Finnish Health in Teens study. Their weight development was followed up for 2 years. Body mass index with age- and sex-specific cut-offs and the waist-height ratio indicated weight status and central obesity. Oral health data (caries experience and gingivitis/calculus) were collected from outpatient records of public dental services. Having both caries experience and gingivitis/calculus was considered burden of oral diseases. Of the sample, 74% were caries-free but 70% exhibited gingivitis and/or calculus, and 20% had both caries experience and gingivitis/calculus. During the follow-up period, 5.3% (n = 124) and 4.7% (n = 118) of the children became overweight/obese or centrally obese, respectively. Having both caries experience and gingivitis/calculus associated with the development of excess weight in a fully adjusted model (HR 1.75, 95% CI 1.03-2.97) but not of central obesity. Caries experience or gingivitis/calculus alone did not associate with adiposity development. CONCLUSION Having burden of oral diseases without excess weight at early adolescence could imply future weight gain; thus, normal-weight individuals with both caries experience and gingivitis/calculus could be targeted with preventive measures. Our findings warrant further research to explore whether oral diseases and the development of obesity merely share risk factors or if their relationship is of causal nature. WHAT IS KNOWN • Association of excess weight with caries experience and gingivitis is known to exist both cross-sectionally and longitudinally in children and adolescents. WHAT IS NEW • Burden of oral diseases, that is, having both caries experience and gingivitis/calculus, was associated with becoming overweight or obese 2 years later during early adolescence. • Normal-weight individuals with burden of oral diseases at early adolescence could be targeted with preventive measures against excess weight gain.
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- Sohvi Lommi
- Folkhälsan Research Center, Helsinki, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute of Dentistry, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Dentistry, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Children's Hospital, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital (HUS), Helsinki, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Folkhälsan Research Center, Helsinki, Finland.
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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Rajput HAS, Ahmed A, Bilgrami A, Haider B, Nasir Khan J, Afnan M. The Diagnosis and Initial Management of Children Presenting With Premature Loss of Primary Teeth Associated With a Systemic Condition. Cureus 2024; 16:e62402. [PMID: 39006675 PMCID: PMC11246757 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Background and objective Pediatric dentists face a serious challenge when encountering cases of primary teeth lost too soon due to systemic disorders such as diabetes mellitus, congenital heart disease, and chronic kidney disease. Prompt identification and treatment are necessary to minimize problems in these patients. This study aimed to better understand and enhance clinical outcomes in pediatric dentistry treatment by investigating diagnostic modalities and early therapy methods for kids who lose their primary teeth too soon because of systemic disorders. Methodology We conducted a retrospective observational study to examine the early loss of primary teeth in children aged 6-10 years with a history of systemic diseases at Naseer Teaching & MMC-General Hospital, Peshawar; Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar; DHQ Teaching Hospital, Kohat; and Fauji Foundation Hospital, Multan from January to December 2022. After carefully gathering data from medical records, a sample of 360 patients meeting the inclusion criteria was examined. SPSS Statistics version 27 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY) was used for the statistical analysis. Demographic characteristics, clinical manifestations, and management approaches were compiled using descriptive statistics. For categorical data, frequency distributions and percentages were determined, and for continuous variables, means and standard deviations (SD) were calculated. Regression analysis was conducted to analyze relationships between related variables and treatment outcomes. A p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The majority of patients were aged between six and eight years, and the cohort had an equal gender distribution. Dental problems including malocclusion (n=175, 48.61%) and early tooth loss (n=245, 68.06%) were common, as were systemic illnesses like genetic disorders (n=45, 12.50%) and endocrine abnormalities (n=67, 18.61%). Diagnostic procedures were often carried out, such as radiographic exams (n=256, 71.11%) and blood tests (n=123, 34.17%). Dietary supplements (n=60, 16.67%) and dental procedures (n=75, 20.83%) constituted the bulk of the treatment. Significant treatment outcomes that demonstrated the efficacy of the therapies were as follows: high patient satisfaction (n=213, 59.17%), improved oral health (n=255, 70.83%), and symptom relief (n=187, 51.94%). Conclusion Our findings highlight the significant impact of certain practical methods for identifying and treating early tooth loss in pediatric patients with systemic illnesses, leading to patient satisfaction in terms of symptom relief and enhanced dental health.
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Ziauddin Medical University, Karachi, PAK
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- Department of Dental Materials, Fatima Jinnah Dental College, Karachi, PAK
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- Department of Dental Materials, Akhter Saeed Medical and Dental College, Lahore, PAK
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- Cardiovascular Medicine, Khyber Medical Institute of Medical Sciences, Kohat, PAK
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Simonit R, Maudet S, Giuffra V, Riccomi G. Infantile scurvy as a consequence of agricultural intensification in the 1st millennium BCE Etruria Campana. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21396. [PMID: 38049537 PMCID: PMC10696072 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48455-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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The 1st millennium BCE in Italy was a time of agricultural intensification of staple cereal production which shaped sociocultural, political, and economic spheres of pre-Roman groups. The lifeways and foodways of the Etruscans, the greatest civilization in western Europe before Roman hegemony, are traditionally inferred from secondary written sources, funerary archaeology, archaeobotany, and zooarchaeology. However, no direct data extrapolated from the study of human skeletal remains are available to evaluate the extent to which agricultural intensification and decreased dietary diversity impacted health and the expression of skeletal indicators of metabolic disease. Macroscopic and radiological analyses were conducted on an archaeological skeletal sample of non-adults (n = 29) recovered from Pontecagnano (southern Italy) dating to the Orientalizing period (730-580 BCE). This allowed us to identify five cases of scorbutic non-adults and to assign diagnostic values to skeletal lesions of scurvy that have not been previously described in the literature. The onset of scurvy in the examined sample is related to the increased reliance of Etruscans on crops lacking vitamin C in this period of agricultural intensification. The skeletal expression of scurvy varied among the non-adults, with differences in location and disease severity; these were interpreted considering the age-at-death of the individuals coupled with feeding behaviors and interindividual variability.
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- Rachele Simonit
- Division of Paleopathology, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Paleopathology, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Paleopathology, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
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Ruffle A, Beattie G, Prasai A, Jeanes A, Paddock M. Fifteen-minute consultation: A structured approach to the child with palpable cervical lymph nodes. Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed 2023; 108:326-329. [PMID: 35177487 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2020-321378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Palpable cervical lymph nodes are common in children and are a frequent reason for presentation to both primary and secondary care. Enlarged lymph nodes are most commonly the result of self-limiting infection, and in children, are rarely the first indicator of a malignant process. This article presents an evidenced-based approach to evaluating these patients.
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- Amy Ruffle
- Department of Oncology, Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds, UK
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- Emergency Department, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Barnsley, UK
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- Ear, Nose & Throat Department, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds, UK
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- Medical Imaging Department, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Barnsley, UK
- Department of Oncology and Metabolism, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Guinee ME, Bhagtani H. Evaluation of a 13-Month-Old Anemic Child With Gushing Gums. Cureus 2023; 15:e42665. [PMID: 37644949 PMCID: PMC10462415 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.42665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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While it is common practice for adults to brush their teeth twice a day and instill in their children the importance of setting hygiene routines centered around brushing their teeth, infants and toddlers are often overlooked. Infants begin teething around four to seven months of age; during this period of tooth eruption, their gums are highly susceptible to bacterial build-up, causing problems long before oral hygiene comes to mind. We describe a case of a 13-month-old child presenting with bleeding gums and worsening anemia. After blood tests, iron supplementation, and a referral to a pediatric hematologist-oncologist out of concern for a potential bleeding disorder, this patient was diagnosed with normochromic, normocytic anemia caused by bleeding due to infectious gingivitis. After the completion of antibiotic therapy and changes to the patient's routine to incorporate appropriate oral hygiene, the anemia resolved. Generally benign, gingivitis induced by plaque biofilm can advance to more severe forms of periodontal disease, leading to receding gums and abscesses, thus reinforcing the importance of promoting adequate oral hygiene in all ages regardless of dentition. Additionally, educating primary-care providers on pediatric gingivitis allows for the inclusion of this diagnosis on differentials, limiting extensive blood tests and specialist appointments.
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- Meghan E Guinee
- Pediatrics, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, USA
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- Pediatrics, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, USA
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Kachwinya SM, Kemoli AM, Owino R, Okullo I, Bermudez J, Seminario AL. Oral health status and barriers to oral healthcare among children with cerebral palsy attending a health care center in Kampala, Uganda. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:656. [PMID: 36585679 PMCID: PMC9801524 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02677-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive neuromuscular condition diagnosed in childhood. CP as a form of disability, does not cause any specific oral disease. However, some oral conditions are more commonly associated with people with CP compared to the general population. The overarching aim of the current study was to determine the oral hygiene status, gingival status, and the prevalence of dental caries in children with CP attending a leading hospital institution for children with disabilities in Kampala, Uganda. Additionally, we determined the barriers faced by children with CP in accessing oral healthcare. METHODS This cross-sectional study was carried out at the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services Uganda hospital in Kampala, Uganda. Our study population consisted of a convenient sample of 90 children diagnosed with CP aged 3-17 years and their caregivers. A validated and interviewer administered structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic data of the participants. A modified World Health Organization oral health assessment form for those aged 3-17 years was used to gather data on oral health status (plaque score, gingival bleeding and dental caries.) The data was subjected to statistical tests with critical value set up at 5%. RESULTS Only 32.2% of the children evaluated had adequate oral hygiene, while 44.4% of the children experienced gingival bleeding. The prevalence of dental caries for both deciduous and permanent dentition was 63.3%, with DMFT values of 3.8 ± 4.5. The most common barrier reported by the caregivers was the challenge in modality of transportation availability from the children's homes to the health facilities (34.4%). CONCLUSIONS Children with CP in the study population have a significant prevalence of oral diseases and face several barriers to oral healthcare. Results from this study aim to provide relevant support to advocate for a nationwide change in policy to improve access to dental care to decrease the burden of oral diseases in children with special healthcare needs.
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- S. M. Kachwinya
- grid.11194.3c0000 0004 0620 0548School of Dentistry, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- grid.10604.330000 0001 2019 0495School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- grid.10604.330000 0001 2019 0495School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- grid.11194.3c0000 0004 0620 0548School of Dentistry, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Northwest Dental Residency, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program, Yakima, WA USA
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- grid.34477.330000000122986657School of Dentistry, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, USA ,grid.11100.310000 0001 0673 9488School of Dentistry, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
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Sharma M, Batra K, Chen CC, Dai CL, Batra R, Cappelli DP. Predicting Flossing through the Application of the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change among Minority Adolescents in the United States. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15106. [PMID: 36429824 PMCID: PMC9690246 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192215106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Adolescents from minority groups are particularly susceptible to poor oral hygiene behaviors, including lack of daily flossing. This cross-sectional study aimed to conduct an exploratory behavioral research to identify evidence-based (theory-based) approaches to promote flossing behavior among African American/Black and Latinx/Hispanic (minority) adolescents. A 39-item psychometrically valid web-based questionnaire was used to collect responses from a nationwide sample of minority adolescents aged 10-17 years residing in the United States. The data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate statistical methods. Of 520 minority adolescents (260 African American/Black and 260 Latinx/Hispanic adolescents), the proportion of flossing was nearly equally split in the sample. A significantly higher proportion of minority adolescents who were flossing had access to floss as opposed to those who were not flossing (86.8% vs. 69.8%, p < 0.001). A significantly higher proportion of minority adolescents who were not flossing did not visit the dentist over the past year as opposed to those who floss (25.2% vs. 14.7%, p < 0.001). Among the participants who were not flossing, gender, grade level, instruction in school regarding flossing, and multi-theory model (MTM) of health behavior change constructs were the significant predictors (p < 0.001) of initiating and sustaining flossing. The findings of this study will serve as baseline data for developing and evaluating effective evidence-based interventions using the MTM.
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- Manoj Sharma
- Department of Social and Behavioral Health, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
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- Department of Medical Education, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89102, USA
- Office of Research, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89102, USA
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- Department of Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Human Services, College of Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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- Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Health, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
- Department of Information Technology, Coforge Ltd., Atlanta, GA 30338, USA
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- School of Dental Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89102, USA
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Compliance with education on evidence-based oral hygiene principles among dental students and staff: a best practice implementation project. INT J EVID-BASED HEA 2022; 20:364-373. [DOI: 10.1097/xeb.0000000000000345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nayak S, Pai U, Birla A. Role of Faropenem in Treatment of Pediatric Infections: The Current State of Knowledge. Cureus 2022; 14:e24453. [PMID: 35497081 PMCID: PMC9045788 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.24453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Carbapenems play an important role in the management of bacterial infections. Meropenem, imipenem, ertapenem, and faropenem are carbapenems with the broadest antibacterial spectrum and strong antibacterial activity. Faropenem is a novel oral carbapenem with an advantage over other parenteral carbapenems in the series. Like other β-lactam antibiotics, faropenem inhibits cell wall synthesis by inhibiting penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). Faropenem is stable against β-lactamase and has a low propensity for bacterial resistance. Faropenem has demonstrated excellent in-vitro and clinical activity in adult infections with a broad spectrum of activity. Faropenem also has a favorable safety profile. These activities of the faropenem created the interest of researchers in exploring its use in the treatment of pediatric infections. After promising outcomes in-vitro and clinical evaluation in children, faropenem is now approved in some parts of the world for the treatment of pediatric infections. Faropenem oral dry syrup is available for the treatment of a wide range of pediatric infections, including upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, dermatological infections, and bacterial periodontal infections in children. The current recommended clinical dose in pediatric patients is 15 mg/kg/ day, divided into three doses. The availability of faropenem dry syrup has expanded the current therapeutic options for treating pediatric infections. In this review, we have put light on the in-vitro and clinical studies of faropenem dry syrup in pediatric patients, along with its molecular and pharmacological basics.
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The Role of Epigenetic and Biological Biomarkers in the Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease: A Systematic Review Approach. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12040919. [PMID: 35453967 PMCID: PMC9029524 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12040919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The aim of this systemic review was to collate and analyze existing data from published literature sources to identify the current understanding of the role of epigenetic and biological biomarkers in periodontal disease and diagnostics. A comprehensive searching strategy was undertaken in Embase, Medline, The Dentistry and Oral Sciences and CINAHL databases. Grey literature searching strategies were also employed. Articles published in the English language between 2017−2020 were included. A total of 1014 studies were returned of which 15 studies were included. All included articles were cross-sectional, case−control studies. Relevant data were extracted according to various demographic and methodological factors including cohort size, oral biofluid sampled, number of examiners, smoking status and reported outcomes. A measure of the biomarker levels and corresponding significance were documented where possible. This review identified that exRNA has the greatest diagnostic potential, with four biomarkers (SPRR1A, lnc-TET3-2:1, FAM25A, CRCT1) displaying sensitivity of >71% and specificity of 100% in the assessed samples (p < 0.001) for gingivitis. This work also identifies the need for a unified approach to future research to draw meaningful comparison. Further investigations are warranted to definitively validate exRNA data and for the development of an exRNA-specific point-of-care diagnostic test.
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Sugiharto S, Ramadany S, Handayani H, Achmad H, Mutmainnah N, Inayah NH, Sesioria A, Thamrin AZ. Assessment of the Anti-inflammatory Activities of the Moringa Leaf Extract in Periodontitis Cases through IL-6 Cytokine Analysis in Wistar (Rattus novergicus). Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.8381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes damage to the supporting structures of the teeth, and if left untreated, it can lead to impaired function, appearance, pain, and tooth loss. Periodontitis is caused by bacteria that adhere to and grow on the tooth surface. The “red complex” bacteria consisted of Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola, and Tannerella forsythia. These bacteria will trigger an inflammatory response in the body. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an IL that acts both as a pro-inflammatory cytokine, IL-6 is a stimulator for MMP production. To treat the periodontal disease can be through non-surgical therapy as well as surgical therapy, to maximize therapy, it is accompanied by antimicrobial therapy. However, because of the frequent use of antimicrobials, causing antimicrobial resistance in patients, the use of natural ingredients as additional therapy is very necessary for this study using Moringa leaves as a substitute for antimicrobials.
AIM: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Moringa leaf in influencing the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-6. The first benefit of this research is to provide scientific information in the field of dentistry regarding the effectiveness of Moringa leaves against red-complex bacteria P. gingivalis as a cause of chronic periodontitis through anti-inflammatory cytokine analysis.
METHODS: The type of research that will be used is quasi-experimental with a post-test research design with a control group design. This study used a sample consisted of 30 Wistars (Rattus novergicus) and was divided into two groups based on periodontal tissue sampling as follows treatment group which was treated with extracts Moringa and control group with aquadest irrigation after bacterial induction in the gingival sulcus. Blood samples were taken on days 0, 1, 3, 5, and 7 and centrifuged obtain blood serum and serum cytokine levels (pg/mL) were quantified using a commercial ELISA IL-6 kit.
RESULTS: This study obtained the results that there was a decrease in IL-6 in both groups on the 3rd day of observation (D3) where the treatment group given Moringa extract showed a greater decrease in IL-6 levels compared to the control group. There is a significant value in the comparison of IL-6 levels between the two groups with p-value: 0.000 (p < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: Moringa oleifera leaf extract showed the anti-inflammatory effect on inflammation induced by the bacterium P. gingivalis. M. oleifera extract can reduce the production of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6 induced by P. gingivalis bacteria in periodontitis.
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Inquimbert C, Clement C, Couatarmanach A, Tramini P, Bourgeois D, Carrouel F. Oral Hygiene Practices and Knowledge among Adolescents Aged between 15 and 17 Years Old during Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: Multicentre Study Conducted in France. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19042316. [PMID: 35206505 PMCID: PMC8872276 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The aims of this study were to assess oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among orthodontic patients between the ages of 15 and 17 years old compared to adolescents without orthodontic treatment. This cross-sectional study included 392 adolescents drawn from various French teaching hospitals. A closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect data. Adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment had a higher knowledge of oral health than adolescents without orthodontic treatment. The majority of adolescents for both groups (69%) claimed to brush their teeth twice a day. Regarding complimentary dental material, 81.9% of adolescents without orthodontic treatment never used an interdental brush and 78.8% never used dental floss. For those undergoing orthodontic treatment, 48.5% never used an interdental brush. Only 4% of adolescents without and 3% of adolescents with orthodontic treatment never consumed fizzy drinks, 4.9% and 3% never consumed sweets, and 4% and 8.4% never ate fast-food. Adolescents without treatment consumed more sodas (p = 0.048) and more fast food (p = 0.029). Adolescents had insufficient knowledge of oral health. Health education programmes should be implemented to improve adolescents’ knowledge and individual oral prophylaxis with interdental brushes.
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- Camille Inquimbert
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Montpellier, 34000 Montpellier, France;
- Laboratory “Health Systemic Process”, UR4129, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, University of Lyon, 69008 Lyon, France; (C.C.); (D.B.); (F.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-666957674
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- Laboratory “Health Systemic Process”, UR4129, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, University of Lyon, 69008 Lyon, France; (C.C.); (D.B.); (F.C.)
- “Interpsy” Laboratory, University of Lorraine, EA 4432, 54015 Nancy, France
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Nancy, 54000 Nancy, France
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Rennes, UMR 6051, CHU Rennes, 35000 Rennes, France;
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Montpellier, 34000 Montpellier, France;
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- Laboratory “Health Systemic Process”, UR4129, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, University of Lyon, 69008 Lyon, France; (C.C.); (D.B.); (F.C.)
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- Laboratory “Health Systemic Process”, UR4129, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, University of Lyon, 69008 Lyon, France; (C.C.); (D.B.); (F.C.)
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Jadhav AN, Rathod SR, Kolte AP, Bawankar PV. Effect of Aloe vera as a local drug delivery agent in the management of periodontal diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2021; 25:372-378. [PMID: 34667378 PMCID: PMC8452174 DOI: 10.4103/jisp.jisp_40_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background: Aim of the present meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of Aloe vera in various forms such as gel, mouthwash, and dentifrice on gingival and plaque index (PI) in comparison to various allopathic products such as chlorhexidine, metformin, chlorine dioxide, fluoridated toothpaste, and alendronate. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive electronic search was conducted on PubMed/MEDLINE, GOOGLE SCHOLAR, and HAND SEARCH of reference list of archived articles published till January 2020. Randomized controlled trials were searched comparing the Aloe vera product with other products which used PI and gingival index (GI) to evaluate the outcomes. Finally, nine studies assessing PI and four studies evaluating GI were considered for the meta-analysis. After extracting the information, a risk of bias was estimated. The standardized mean differences (SMDs) and fixed and random effect models were obtained from the mean treatment differences. Results: The estimates of SMD of PI from fixed effects (SMD = 0.271, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.00134–0.407, P < 0.001) and random effects (SMD = 0.288, 95% CI = 0.048–0.529, P = 0.019) were found slightly different, the models showed consistent results yielding positive and significant treatment effects. For GI fixed effects (SMD = 0.27, 95% CI = −0.035–0.575, P = 0.0803, not significant) and random effects (SMD = 0.259, 95% CI = 0.049–0.469, P = 0.016, significant) were found slightly different and positive. However, one model showed significant and another model showed nonsignificant treatment effects. Conclusion: Results from our meta-analyses confirmed the beneficial effects of A. vera in improving the periodontal parameters and hence may be considered as a safe alternative drug delivery agent for the management of periodontal diseases in future.
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- Ashwini Narendra Jadhav
- Department of Periodontics and Implantology, VSPM Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Periodontics and Implantology, VSPM Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Periodontics and Implantology, VSPM Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Periodontics and Implantology, VSPM Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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Polysaccharide-Based Micro- and Nanosized Drug Delivery Systems for Potential Application in the Pediatric Dentistry. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13193342. [PMID: 34641160 PMCID: PMC8512615 DOI: 10.3390/polym13193342] [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: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The intensive development of micro- and nanotechnologies in recent years has offered a wide horizon of new possibilities for drug delivery in dentistry. The use of polymeric drug carriers turned out to be a very successful technique for formulating micro- and nanoparticles with controlled or targeted drug release in the oral cavity. Such innovative strategies have the potential to provide an improved therapeutic approach to prevention and treatment of various oral diseases not only for adults, but also in the pediatric dental practice. Due to their biocompatibility, biotolerance and biodegradability, naturally occurring polysaccharides like chitosan, alginate, pectin, dextran, starch, etc., are among the most preferred materials for preparation of micro- and nano-devices for drug delivery, offering simple particle-forming characteristics and easily tunable properties of the formulated structures. Their low immunogenicity and low toxicity provide an advantage over most synthetic polymers for the development of pediatric formulations. This review is focused on micro- and nanoscale polysaccharide biomaterials as dental drug carriers, with an emphasis on their potential application in pediatric dentistry.
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Eidenhardt Z, Ritsert A, Shankar-Subramanian S, Ebel S, Margraf-Stiksrud J, Deinzer R. Tooth brushing performance in adolescents as compared to the best-practice demonstrated in group prophylaxis programs: an observational study. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:359. [PMID: 34284767 PMCID: PMC8290393 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01692-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Research indicates that adolescents may have difficulties to adopt the tooth brushing recommendations delivered in prophylaxis programs. However, it is not clear whether these difficulties are seen amongst the entire age range of adolescence (10-19 years) or only occur at certain developmental stages of the adolescence. The present study analyzes the tooth brushing performance of adolescents and compares it to the best-practice of tooth brushing demonstrated during prophylaxis programs. METHODS A random sample of N = 66 adolescents, comprising 10-year-olds (n = 42) and 15-year-olds (n = 24), were asked to perform oral hygiene to the best of their abilities in front of a tablet camera. Videos were analyzed for tooth brushing duration, location, and brushing movements, and the difference between the actual and expected behaviour was tested for consistency using repeated measures ANOVAs and Student's t-tests. For the direct comparison across different age groups, already available data from 12- and 18-year-olds were reanalysed. RESULTS The average brushing time (mean ± SD) of the 10-year-olds and 15-year-olds was 195.8 s (74.6 s) and 196.1 s (75.8 s), respectively. Regardless of age, the adolescents distributed their brushing time unevenly across the inner, outer and occlusal surfaces. The inner surfaces in particular were neglected to a considerable extent, as no age group spent more than 15.8% of the total brushing time on them. Furthermore, all age groups showed a high proportion of horizontal movements on the inner and outer surfaces, regardless of the movements instructed for the respective surfaces. CONCLUSION Even if adolescents brush to the best of their abilities, they neglect or skip one or many of the tooth surfaces. The reasons for the lack of compliance to tooth brushing instructions are discussed in light of the methods used in prophylaxis programs and the influence of parents.
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- Zdenka Eidenhardt
- Department of Medical Psychology, Department of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Klinikstr. 29, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Department of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Klinikstr. 29, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Department of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Klinikstr. 29, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Department of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Klinikstr. 29, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Philipps University of Marburg, Gutenbergstr. 18, 35032 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Department of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Klinikstr. 29, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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Wirth R, Maróti G, Lipták L, Mester M, Al Ayoubi A, Pap B, Madléna M, Minárovits J, Kovács KL. Microbiomes in supragingival biofilms and saliva of adolescents with gingivitis and gingival health. Oral Dis 2021; 28:2000-2014. [PMID: 33876475 DOI: 10.1111/odi.13883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Important alterations exist in the microbiomes of supragingival biofilm and saliva samples from adolescent patients developing induced or spontaneous gingivitis relative to healthy controls. These and the relationships to dental health are not fully understood yet. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Supragingival biofilm samples (n = 36) were collected from the teeth of 9 adolescents with gingivitis induced by orthodontic appliances, as well as dental plaques (n = 40) from 10 adolescents with spontaneous gingivitis, in addition to similar samples (n = 36) from 9 healthy controls. The bacterial metagenomes were analyzed by 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. Salivary microbiomes of the same persons were characterized by shotgun metagenome sequencing. The data sets were examined using advanced bioinformatics workflows and two reference databases. RESULTS The composition and diversity of bacterial communities did not differ extensively among the three study groups. Nevertheless, the relative abundances of the genera Fusobacterium, Akkermansia, Treponema, and Campylobacter were prominently higher in gingivitis patients versus controls. In contrast, the genera Lautropia, Kingella, Neisseria, Actinomyces, and Rothia were significantly more abundant in controls than in either of the two gingivitis groups. CONCLUSIONS The abundance pattern of certain taxa rather than individual strains shows characteristic features of potential diagnostic value. Stringent bioinformatics treatment of the sequencing data is mandatory to avoid unintentional misinterpretations.
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- Roland Wirth
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.,Institute of Plant Biology, Biological Research Centre, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Plant Biology, Biological Research Centre, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Plant Biology, Biological Research Centre, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Oral Biology and Experimental Dental Research, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.,Department of Oral Biology and Experimental Dental Research, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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Blankson PK, Amoah G, Thadani M, Newman-Nartey M, Amarquaye G, Hewlett S, Ampofo P, Sackeyfio J. Prevalence of oral conditions and associated factors among schoolchildren in Accra, Ghana: a cross-sectional study. Int Dent J 2021; 72:93-99. [PMID: 33781557 PMCID: PMC9275338 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2021.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The impact of oral diseases on children cannot be overemphasized because their effects may go beyond the individual to the household and the community at large. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of common oral conditions in children between the ages of 9 and 16 years in Accra. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out among participants from 16 selected junior high schools in Accra. Their caries experience was assessed using the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index. Other variables recorded were age, sex, previous history of a dental visit, and the presence of other common oral conditions (ie, periodontal disease, traumatised teeth, oral mucosal lesions, neoplasia, cysts, and malocclusion). Summaries and descriptive statistics were generated and reported. The DMFT was compared between subgroups, and the χ2 test was used to compare outcomes of categorical variables. RESULTS A total of 1118 students participated in the study. This consisted of 37.8% males and 62.2% females. The mean age was 12.8 (standard deviation = 1.7) years. Common oral conditions were found in 49.7% of the participants and the prevalence of caries, periodontal disease, and malocclusion were found to be 13.3%, 30.4%, and 11.3%, respectively. The population's mean DMFT was found to be 0.27 (standard deviation = 0.76). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of caries and periodontal disease calls for additionaleffort to reduce the burden of common oral conditions in Ghanaian children.
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- Paa-Kwesi Blankson
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pedodontics, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pedodontics, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pedodontics, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pedodontics, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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Yu B, Hu J, Li Q, Wang F. CircMAP3K11 Contributes to Proliferation, Apoptosis and Migration of Human Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells in Inflammatory Microenvironment by Regulating TLR4 via miR-511 Sponging. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:633353. [PMID: 33679417 PMCID: PMC7930627 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.633353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Growing number of studies regarding the role of circRNAs in the development of various diseases have emerged in recent years, but the role of circRNAs in periodontitis pathogenesis remains obscure. Human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) play a critical role in periodontal remodeling, regeneration and repair processes, and their regenerative capacity could be prohibited in local periodontal inflammatory microenvironment. Herein, we sought to uncover the molecular mechanisms of periodontitis pathogenesis by investigating the role of circMAP3K11 (hsa_circ_002284) for regenerative capacity of hPDLSCs under an inflammatory condition. The hPDLSCs isolated from periodontitis patients were used as a cell model of inflammatory microenvironment to study the effect of the circMAP3K11/miR-511-3p/TLR4 axis on the proliferation, apoptosis and migration of hPDLSCs under inflammatory conditions. Compared to the periodontal tissues from normal subjects, those from periodontitis patients exhibited higher expression levels of circMAP3K11 and TLR4, and lower expression level of miR-511-3p. Both the expressions of circMAP3K11 and TLR4 were negatively correlated with the expressions of miR-511-3p in periodontitis. In vitro studies demonstrated that circMAP3K11 is capable of enhancing hPDLSCs proliferation and migration, and reducing the apoptosis of hPDLSCs. We also found that circMAP3K11 could up-regulate the expression of transcription factors that are closely related to periodontal regeneration (Runx2, OSX, ATF4, and BSP). RT-PCR and western blot showed that the inhibitory role of miR-511-3p on TLR4 expression could be reversed by circMAP3K11, which was in line with the results of bioinformatics tools and luciferase reporter assay. Meanwhile, both in vitro and in vivo studies indicated that circMAP3K11 could reverse the effects of miR-511-3p in periodontitis, which further confirmed that circMAP3K11 functioned as a ‘sponge’ of miR-511-3p to positively regulate the expression of TLR4. Taken together, our study preliminarily uncovered a circMAP3K11/miR-511-3p/TLR4 axis that regulates the function of hPDLSCs in periodontitis, providing novel insight and scientific base in the treatment of periodontal tissue regeneration based on stem cells.
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- Bohan Yu
- Department of Periodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Periodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Periodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Periodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Shanghai, China
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Fukuya Y, Matsuyama Y, Isumi A, Doi S, Ochi M, Fujiwara T. Toothbrushing and School Refusal in Elementary School: A Longitudinal Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17207505. [PMID: 33076373 PMCID: PMC7602552 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17207505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The aim of this study was to examine the association between toothbrushing frequency and school refusal among elementary school children. We used data from the Adachi Child Health Impact of Living Difficulty (A-CHILD) longitudinal study conducted between 2015 and 2016 in Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan. A questionnaire was distributed to all first-grade children aged 6 to 7 years (N = 3697, follow-up rate: 86.2%). Propensity score (PS) matching was applied to collapse the known covariates on toothbrushing frequency in grade 1 on the association with school refusal in grade 2. Among the followed children, 2.4% showed school refusal in grade 2 (89 children) and 23.5% (870 children) brushed their teeth once or less than once daily in grade 1. After propensity score matching, children with toothbrushing once or less than once daily in grade 1 were 2.25 (95% CI: 1.25–4.05) times more likely to show school refusal in grade 2, compared with those with toothbrushing twice or more a day. Our findings suggest that toothbrushing once or less than once daily is an independent risk factor for school refusal among children. Oral health promotion to recommend toothbrushing more than once a day could prevent school refusal. Further intervention studies investigating the mechanism and causality are warranted.
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- Yoshifumi Fukuya
- Department of Global Health Promotion, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo 113-8519, Japan; (Y.F.); (Y.M.); (A.I.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Global Health Promotion, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo 113-8519, Japan; (Y.F.); (Y.M.); (A.I.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Global Health Promotion, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo 113-8519, Japan; (Y.F.); (Y.M.); (A.I.); (S.D.)
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Tokyo 102-0083, Japan
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- Department of Global Health Promotion, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo 113-8519, Japan; (Y.F.); (Y.M.); (A.I.); (S.D.)
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Tokyo 102-0083, Japan
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- National Institute of Public Health, Department of Health and Welfare Services, Saitama 351-0104, Japan;
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- Department of Global Health Promotion, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo 113-8519, Japan; (Y.F.); (Y.M.); (A.I.); (S.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-3-5803-5187
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Miceli M, Cosseddu G, Pasini M, Semeraro S, Lardani L, Giuca MR. Simplified basic periodontal examination in adolescents before and after a tailored treatment dental program. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 69:72-78. [PMID: 32489087 DOI: 10.23736/s0026-4970.20.04253-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a tailored treatment dental program in adolescents in combination with a professional oral hygiene. METHODS Ninety-three adolescents (43 males and 50 females; mean age: 14±1.1 years) were included in this study and Plaque Index (PI) and simplified basic periodontal examination (BPE) were measured for each patient at T0 (screening) and at T1 (after 30 days). At T0 a professional dental hygiene treatment was performed and a tailored oral hygiene instruction protocol was adopted. All data were statistically analyzed using Student's t-test and the level of significance was set at P<0.05. RESULTS A statistically significant decrease of PI was found from T0 (2.3±0.6) to T1 (0.9±0.3) (P<0.05). Moreover, also a significant decrease (P<0.05) of BPE was observed after 30 days. Girls exhibited a higher significant BPE index improvement (0.47±0.2) in comparison to boys (0.3±0.1) at the end of the follow-up (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS A tailored oral hygiene instruction protocol has resulted in a decreased plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation.
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- Marco Miceli
- Unit of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Area, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Area, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Area, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy -
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- Unit of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Area, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Area, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Area, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Mathew MG, Soni AJ, Khan MM, Kauser A. A novel approach to regenerate bone loss in an adolescent using concentrated growth factors: One-year follow-up. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:428-431. [PMID: 32110631 PMCID: PMC7014901 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_919_19] [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: 10/21/2019] [Revised: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Destructive periodontal diseases are rare occurrences in the paediatric population. Moreover, the regenerative potential of the periodontal tissues and supporting structures of teeth is even rare, once irreversible damage has occurred. The aim of this paper is to discuss the regeneration of alveolar bone defect in a 14-year-old using concentrated growth factors (CGF). Following crown removal, scaling, debridement and site preparation, CGF was placed and secured in one-walled defect in the mesial side of the lower right permanent molar. The crown was replaced on to the tooth and the patient was followed up at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months for clinical and radiographic evaluation. After 12 months, the radiographic evaluation revealed the defect to be filled with alveolar bone and probing pocket depth had reduced significantly. Thus, CGF can be an effective agent and can act as a potential scaffold for periodontal regeneration in adolescents with bone loss.
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- Mebin George Mathew
- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Ashu's Dental Clinic, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pedodontics, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India
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Goel D, Goel GK, Chaudhary S, Jain D. Antibiotic prescriptions in pediatric dentistry: A review. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:473-480. [PMID: 32318367 PMCID: PMC7114004 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1097_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Revised: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Most commonly prescribed drugs in pediatric dentistry are “Antibiotics.” Among Dentists, there is a trend toward overuse of antibiotics for nonindicated clinical conditions. This insufficient knowledge of the appropriate clinical indications for antibiotic prescriptions promotes the overuse of antibiotics and contributes to the emergence of antibiotic resistance among children. According to the various surveys done on the dental students, dentists and pediatric dentists on the antibiotic prescribing practices, overall, adherence to the professional clinical guidelines was low. There was a wide variation in dosages for all the antibiotics prescribed and for prolonged periods which were inconsistent with the recommendations. This paper reviews the current literature from the year 2000 to 2019. An electronic literature search was conducted in MEDLINE/PubMed, EBSCO host, and Google Scholar databases. The data was also collected manually from comprehensive textbooks. Some recommendations were also based on the opinion of experienced researchers and clinicians. Thus, this review aims at highlighting clinical indications, dosages, and duration of therapeutic antibiotic prescriptions for orofacial infections in the pediatric outpatients and at the same time creating an awareness, regarding the necessity of strictly adhering to the clinical guidelines for antibiotic prescriptions.
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- Dhirja Goel
- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, UP, India
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Kothiwal Dental College, Moradabad, UP, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Govt. College of Dentistry, Indore, MP, India
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Nelwan SC, Nugraha RA, Endaryanto A, Dewi F, Nuraini P, Tedjosasongko U, Utomo DH. Effect of scaling and root planing on level of immunoglobulin E and immunoglobulin G 4 in children with gingivitis and house-dust mite allergy: A pilot randomised controlled trial. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 39:21-31. [PMID: 32054426 DOI: 10.1142/s2214607519500020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background and Objective: There is a pressing need for developing innovative strategies to prevent allergic diseases among children. As house-dust mite (HDM) allergy is often seen in children with gingivitis, strategies should be derived from a conceptual framework of allergen elimination and pathogen eradication; one such strategy is dental scaling and root planing (SRP) to remove dental plaque and periodontal pathogens. The study aimed to evaluate the beneficial effects of comprehensive 6-months dental SRP to reduce the level of immunoglobulin E (IgE) and immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) in children with gingivitis and HDM allergy. IgE and IgG4, whose production is controlled mainly by Th-2 cells and B cells, are proven biomarkers for atopic inflammatory responses. Methods: The present study conducted a non-blinded randomised controlled trial with superiority design. A total of 10 subjects (age range 6-16 years) with gingivitis and positive skin-prick test to HDM from Pediatric Allergy Outpatient Clinic, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital were enrolled in the present study. Of the 10 subjects, only five received dental SRP. We further evaluated total serum IgE and IgG4 level before and 6 months after treatment. Results and Discussion: Subjects in the standard treatment group showed a slight decrease in the IgE level ([Formula: see text]) but no change in the IgG4 level ([Formula: see text]), while subjects in the intervention group showed a significant decrease in IgE ([Formula: see text]) and IgG4 levels ([Formula: see text]). Conclusion: The study results suggest that 6-month comprehensive dental scaling combined with root planing may help to reduce IgE and IgG4 levels in children with gingivitis and HDM allergy. Furthermore, untreated or undertreated gingivitis is often associated with worsening allergic manifestation and thus should be avoided. Trial Registration: ISRCTN31416107, retrospectively registered on 17 April 2018.
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- Sindy Cornelia Nelwan
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, 60135, Indonesia
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- Department of Child Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, 60135, Indonesia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, 60135, Indonesia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, 60135, Indonesia
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Wijetunge SS, Wen J, Yeh CK, Sun Y. Wheat germ agglutinin liposomes with surface grafted cyclodextrins as bioadhesive dual-drug delivery nanocarriers to treat oral cells. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 185:110572. [PMID: 31654890 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.110572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Revised: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Topical management of oral infection requires combined use of multiple classes of drugs and frequent dosing due to low drug retention rates. The sustained, co-delivery of drugs with different solubilities to cells using nanoparticle drug delivery systems remains a challenge. Here, we developed wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) conjugated liposomes with surface grafted cyclodextrin (WGA-liposome-CD) as bioadhesive dual-drug nanocarriers. We effectively encapsulated two physiochemically different drugs (ciprofloxacin and betamethasone) and demonstrated sustained co-drug release in saliva over a 24 h period in vitro. As proof of therapeutic utility in oral cells, we infected oral keratinocytes with Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, a bacterial pathogen responsible for chronic periodontal disease. Drug release, resulting from nanocarrier cell binding, produced a significant increase in oral cell survival and synergistically reduced inflammation. These results suggest that WGA-liposome-CD nanocarriers are novel cyto-adhesive candidates for delivering multiple drugs with sustained therapeutic activity for localized drug delivery to oral cells.
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- Sashini S Wijetunge
- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 1 University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 1 University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, United States
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- Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Audie L. Murphy Division, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78229, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 1 University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, United States.
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Yu B, Li Q, Zhou M. LPS‑induced upregulation of the TLR4 signaling pathway inhibits osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells under inflammatory conditions. Int J Mol Med 2019; 43:2341-2351. [PMID: 31017254 PMCID: PMC6488177 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2019.4165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Toll‑like receptor 4 (TLR4) is a transmembrane receptor responsible for the activation of a number of signal transduction pathways. Despite its involvement in inflammatory processes, the regulation of TLR4 signaling in human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) under inflammatory conditions remains to be fully elucidated. The present study aimed to clarify the regulatory mechanisms of the TLR4 signaling pathway and its role in the differentiation of hPDLSCs under inflammatory conditions. hPDLSCs from the periodontal tissues of healthy subjects and patients with periodontitis were identified by analyzing their cell surface marker molecules, and their osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation abilities. To determine the effect of TLR4 signaling on osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation under inflammatory conditions, cells were challenged with TLR4 agonist and antagonist under pluripotent differentiation conditions. Cell proliferation, apoptosis and migration were then determined using appropriate methods. The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, Alizarin Red staining, Oil red O staining and relative gene and protein levels expression were also determined. The results showed that lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‑induced inflammation inhibited cell proliferation and migration, promoted cell apoptosis and affected the cell cycle. Under inflammatory conditions, the activation of TLR4 decreased the activity of ALP and the expression of osteogenic markers, including osteocalcin, Runt‑related transcription factor 2 and collagen I, compared with the control group, but increased the expression of adipogenesis‑related genes poly (ADP‑ribose) polymerase γ and lipoprotein lipase. The activation of TLR4 also induced the expression of proinflammatory cytokines interleukin‑1β, tumor necrosis factor‑α, nuclear factor‑κBP65 and TLR4, compared with that in the control group and the TLR4 antagonist group. The findings showed that LPS‑induced upregulation of the TLR4 signaling pathway inhibited osteogenic differentiation and induced adipogenesis of the hPDLSCs under inflammatory conditions. The present study provided a novel understanding of the physiopathology of periodontitis, and a novel avenue for targeted treatments based on stem cell regeneration.
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- Bohan Yu
- Department of Cosmetic Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Shanghai 200072, P.R. China
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- Department of Cosmetic Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Shanghai 200072, P.R. China
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- Department of Cosmetic Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Shanghai 200072, P.R. China
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Localized Bone Loss Resulted from an Unlikely Cause in an 11-Year-Old Child. Case Rep Dent 2018; 2018:3484513. [PMID: 30073098 PMCID: PMC6057407 DOI: 10.1155/2018/3484513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Periodontal diseases have several causes, amongst them, by foreign bodies. In this case report, an 11-year-old child who lived in a rural area and has never been treated by a dentist presented an extensive horizontal bone loss and edema on the region of tooth 44. The diagnosis of foreign body was obtained after biopsy, since an elastic band around the middle of the root tooth was found. The elastic band was not radiopaque, and the patient did not inform that she found the elastic band on the floor of the school and introduced the tooth by herself. Based on the case reported, it is concluded that anamnesis and clinical and radiographic examination are fundamental strategies to obtain the diagnosis, but sometimes, especially in children, there may be inconsistencies that can be elucidated by a biopsy.
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Elias-Boneta AR, Ramirez K, Rivas-Tumanyan S, Murillo M, Toro MJ. Prevalence of gingivitis and calculus in 12-year-old Puerto Ricans: a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health 2018; 18:13. [PMID: 29351752 PMCID: PMC5775617 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-017-0471-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Gingivitis is a common oral health problem. Untreated gingivitis may progress to periodontitis, a common cause of tooth loss. The prevalence of gingivitis and calculus among Puerto Rican children is unknown. Understanding this prevalence can support early public health preventative strategies. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of gingivitis and calculus among 12-year-old Puerto Ricans by health region and to explore differences in distribution by school type (proxy for socio-economic status) and gender. Methods A probability-based sample of 113 schools was selected proportional to enrollment size and stratified by health region, school type, and gender. Two trained examiners evaluated the presence of gingivitis and both supragingival and subgingival dental calculus. Gingivitis was defined as the presence of gingival bleeding upon gentle probing (BOP) in at least one site, and the extent of the problem was classified according to the percentage of teeth whose gingiva presented BOP (limited: 25–49% of the teeth tested; extensive: >50% of teeth tested). Logistic and linear regression models, adjusted for health regions, were used to compare gingivitis and calculus prevalence and extent between genders and school types. Results Gingivitis was found in 80.41% of the 1586 children evaluated. Urban-public schoolchildren had a slightly higher prevalence (83.24%) compared to private (79.15%, p = 0.16); those in rural-public (77.59%) and private schools had similar prevalence (p = 0.15). Extensive gingivitis was present in 60.81% of all children. The mean percentage of sites presenting BOP (BOP%) was 17.79%. Rural and urban public schoolchildren presented significantly higher BOP% compared to children from private schools (p = 0.0005, p = 0.002, respectively). Dental calculus was detected in 61.59% of the sample, boys presenting significantly higher (p = 0.005) total and supragingival calculus. Rural-public schoolchildren had a significantly higher prevalence of subgingival calculus compared to private schoolchildren (p = 0.02). Conclusions Gingivitis prevalence is higher among 12-year-old Puerto Ricans compared to data reported for U.S. adolescents. Public schoolchildren presented significantly higher BOP% sites compared to private schoolchildren. Boys presented a significantly higher total and supragingival calculus prevalence than girls. Oral health disparities related to gender and school type were identified by this study. Studies exploring the reasons for these disparities are recommended. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12903-017-0471-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Augusto R Elias-Boneta
- School of Dental Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Costa Rica, San Pedro Montes de Oca, San José, Costa Rica.,Neuroscience Research Center, University of Costa Rica, San Pedro Montes de Oca, San José, Costa Rica
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- School of Dental Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
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- School of Dental Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
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- School of Dental Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
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Kumar S, Tadakamadla J, Zimmer-Gembeck M, Kroon J, Lalloo R, Johnson NW. The Effect of Parenting Practices on the Severity of Gingival Bleeding in Children. J Periodontol 2017; 88:744-751. [DOI: 10.1902/jop.2017.160817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Santhosh Kumar
- School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Ren W, Baig A, White DJ, Li SK. Characterization of cornified oral mucosa for iontophoretically enhanced delivery of chlorhexidine. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2016; 99:35-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2015.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2015] [Revised: 11/03/2015] [Accepted: 11/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Periodontal disease and carotid atherosclerosis: A meta-analysis of 17,330 participants. Int J Cardiol 2016; 203:1044-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.11.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2015] [Revised: 11/11/2015] [Accepted: 11/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Son GY, Shin DM, Hong JH. Bacterial PAMPs and Allergens Trigger Increase in [Ca(2+)]i-induced Cytokine Expression in Human PDL Fibroblasts. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACOLOGY 2015; 19:291-7. [PMID: 25954136 PMCID: PMC4422971 DOI: 10.4196/kjpp.2015.19.3.291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2015] [Revised: 03/25/2015] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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An oral environment is constantly exposed to environmental factors and microorganisms. The periodontal ligament (PDL) fibroblasts within this environment are subject to bacterial infection and allergic reaction. However, how these condition affect PDL fibroblasts has yet to be elucidated. PDL fibroblasts were isolated from healthy donors. We examined using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and measuring the intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i). This study investigated the receptors activated by exogenous bacterial pathogens (Lipopolysaccharide and peptidoglycan) and allergens (German cockroach extract and house dust mite) as well as these pathogenic mediators-induced effects on the intracellular Ca2+ signaling in human PDL fibroblasts. Moreover, we evaluated the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and IL-8) and bone remodeling mediators (receptor activator of NF-κB ligand and osteoprotegerin) and intracellular Ca2+-involved effect. Bacterial pathogens and allergic mediators induced increased expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and these results are dependent on intracellular Ca2+. However, bacterial pathogens and allergic mediators did not lead to increased expression of bone remodeling mediators, except lipopolysaccharide-induced effect on receptor activator of NF-κB ligand expression. These experiments provide evidence that a pathogens and allergens-induced increase in [Ca2+]i affects the inflammatory response in human PDL fibroblasts.
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- Ga-Yeon Son
- Department of Oral Biology, BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 120-752, Korea
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- Department of Oral Biology, BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 120-752, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Gachon Graduate School of Medicine, Gachon University, Incheon 406-799, Korea
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