替牙期骨性Ⅲ类错牙合患者颞下颌关节特征的锥形束CT研究

目的:采用锥形束CT(CBCT)研究替牙期骨性Ⅲ类错牙合患者颞下颌关节的影像学特征,探讨Ⅲ类功能状态下,颞下颌关节的生长、改建机制。方法:从就诊于昆明医科大学附属口腔医院正畸科的患者中选取符合纳入标准的替牙期骨性Ⅲ类错牙合患者及骨性Ⅰ类错牙合患者各20名,使用NNT viewer 5.3图像处理软件进行三维重建及线距和角度的测量,并进行统计学分析。结果:替牙期骨性Ⅲ类错牙合患者组和替牙期骨性Ⅰ类错牙合患者组对比结果为:矢状面双侧关节前间隙偏小、双侧关节上间隙偏小、双侧关节结节斜度偏小;冠状面双侧关节内间隙偏小,双侧关节上间隙偏小,双侧关节外间隙偏小,右侧髁状突角度偏小;横截面右侧髁状突前后径偏小。结论:替牙期骨性Ⅲ类错牙合患者颞下颌关节发育不充分,呈现髁状突,关节窝深度,关节结节斜度;冠状面关节内、外间隙均较小的特征。骨性Ⅲ类错牙合患者髁状突在关节窝中处于前置近关节窝顶位置。骨性Ⅲ类错牙合患者颞下颌关节影像学特征与其功能状态相适应。     

柠檬精油对牙周致病菌抑制作用及其安全性初步研究

目的:探讨柠檬精油对牙周致病菌的体外抗菌活性及对细胞增殖的影响。方法:采用微量液体稀释法测定柠檬精油对Pg、Fn、Aa、Pi的最小抑菌浓度(minimal inhibitory concentration,MIC)及最小杀菌浓度(minimum bactericidal concentration,MBC);以较低浓度的MIC为标准稀释LEO作为实验组,采用MTT法测定柠檬精油对HUVECs的毒性作用,明确抑菌浓度下LEO的安全性。结果:柠檬精油对牙周主要致病菌均有抑菌作用,Pg、Fn、Aa、Pi的MIC分别是9.0 g/L、4.5 g/L、4.5 g/L、9.0 g/L,Aa、Fn的 MBC是9.0 g/L,Pg、Pi的MBC未测得。1/2MIC、1/20MIC浓度的LEO能够抑制人脐静脉内皮细胞的生长,而低于1/200MIC浓度的LEO则对人脐静脉内皮细胞的生长没有影响,其中1/200MIC浓度的LEO作用明显优于0.02%的CHX。结论:体外环境中,柠檬精油对牙周致病菌Pg、Fn、Aa、Pi具有抗菌活性,低浓度应用对机体相对安全。     

Computer-assisted planning for maxillofacial prosthodontic rehabilitation

Computerized tomography (CT) planning and the use of CT derived surgical templates for implant placement have shown promise for restoring function within months after surgical reconstruction of acquired post-oncologic defects.     

Ghlorhexidine as a root canal medicament for treating inflammatory lesions in the periodontal space

Abstract— The purpose of the present study was to investigate the therapeutic effect of intra-canal application of chlorhexidine on inflammatory root resorption. Dental pulps from monkey incisors were infected and resealed prior to extraction of the teeth. Root dentin was mechanically exposed and the teeth were replanted under aseptic conditions. After 4 weeks, the experimental teeth were dressed with chlorhexidine gel and resealed. Animals were sacrificed 4 weeks later, and their jaws prepared for histologic examination. Results showed that both marginal and apical periodontal inflammation and resorption were reduced in the chlorhexidine-treated teeth. It was concluded that the use of intra-canal chlorhexidine may be a useful adjunct in the treatment of inflammatory root resorption, but further human trials need to be undertaken before its clinical use can be recommended.     

Effect of Pingyangmycin on human venous malformation endothelial cells

Purpose: Venous malformations are common vascular anomalies with a propensity of the head and neck. Intralesional injection of Pingyangmycin (PYM, bleomycin A5 hydrochloride) is a widely used sclerotherapy method for the treatment of venous malformation.     

小鼠牙髓干细胞同种异体移植后体内免疫反应初探

目的:初步探究小鼠牙髓干细胞同种异体移植后的全身免疫反应。方法:牙髓干细胞分离获得自C57BL/6 小鼠牙髓组织,培养至第3 代,与纳米羟基磷灰石(n-HA)复合培养形成复合物,扫描电镜观察其生长黏附情况。40只4周龄的C57BL/6 小鼠随机分成两组。实验组将复合物移植入上背部皮下,对照组将纳米羟基磷灰石植入上背部皮下,术后均使用外科方法严密缝合创口。两组动物术后均观察4周、6周处死,分离脾脏,制成脾淋巴细胞悬液,流式细胞仪测定CD4⁺、CD8⁺的值。结果:牙髓干细胞在体外与纳米羟基磷灰石结合良好;免疫组化染色实验组4周、6周均可见牙本质涎蛋白(dentin sialoprotein,DSP)阳性表达;实验组与对照组相比,术后4周、6周CD4⁺/CD8⁺值均无明显差异。结论:牙髓干细胞同种异体移植后,尚不能够引起机体的免疫排斥反应,其在体内仍具有低免疫原性,有望成为组织工程同种异体种子细胞来源。     

Clinical and pathological aspects on some odontogenic tumors

Odontogenic tumors constitute a very diverse group of lesions that reflects the complex processes of odontogenesis. Controversies over their classification/subtyping, terminology and diagnosis have been persisted, which has direct bearings on therapeutic and/or prognostic implications.     

Cytokine-induced endogenous procollagenase stored in the extracellular matrix of soft connective tissue results in a burst of collagen breakdown following its activation

Numerous data strongly suggest the involvement of cytokines and the matrix metalloproteinase collagenase (MMP-1) in the pathogenesis of periodontitis. Recently, we have demonstrated that, upon culturing under the influence of IL- lα+EGF, a large amount of inactive procollagenase (MMP-1) is stored in the extracellular matrix of periosteal tissue. We now show that this endogenous reservoir of proenzyme can be operative after activation with plasmin and is able to induce a rapid and almost complete breakdown of the collagenous extracellular matrix. The level of collagen degradation following activation showed a strong correlation with the amount of proenzyme that was incorporated in the tissue. The highest levei of degradation (70% of the total amount of collagenous proteins) was found with the IL-lα+EGF-treated explants, followed by those treated with IL-1α alone (35%). Explants cultured with EGF or in the absence of cytokines, containing only small amounts of procollagenase, showed little collagen breakdown following plasmin activation (7%). Inhibition of metalloproteinases by EDTA, or blockage of plasmin by PMSF, prevented the degradation in all explants irrespective of the amount of proenzyme present in the tissue. Our findings demonstrate that endogenous proenzyme stored in a native connective tissue matrix can be activated at a later time interval which results in a massive breakdown of the tissue. This study shows a possible pathway of collagenase-induced breakdown without recent de novo synthesis of the enzyme. Such a sequence may be operative in chronic inflammatory diseases, such as periodontitis, where production of procollagenase under the influence of cytokines spans a longer time period, whereas breakdown is often characterized by a cyclic behaviour.     

Current management of oral cancer

This presentation will summarize some of the current areas of interest in the management of oral cancer. The presentation will be divided into a brief review of epidemiology and diagnosis, with a more extensive discussion regarding the controversial areas in surgery and a review of the adjuvant roles of radiation and chemotherapy.     

Antibacterial effects of blackberry extract target periodontopathogens

Background and Objective: Antimicrobial agents provide valuable adjunctive therapy for the prevention and the control of oral diseases. Limitations in their prolonged use have stimulated the search for new, naturally occurring agents with more specific activity and fewer adverse effects. Here we sought to determine the antibacterial properties of blackberry extract (BBE) in vitro against oral bacterial commensals and periodontopathogens. Material and Methods: The effects of whole and fractionated BBE on the metabolism of 10 different oral bacteria were evaluated using the colorimetric water‐soluble tetrazolium‐1 assay. The bactericidal effects of whole BBE against Fusobacterium nucleatum were determined by quantitating the numbers of colony‐forming units (CFUs). Cytotoxicity was determined in oral epithelial (OKF6) cells. Results: BBE at 350–1400 μg/mL reduced the metabolic activity of Porphyromonas gingivalis, F. nucleatum and Streptococcus mutans. The reduced metabolic activity observed for F. nucleatum corresponded to a reduction in the numbers of CFUs following exposure to BBE for as little as 1 h, indicative of its bactericidal properties. An anthocyanin‐enriched fraction of BBE reduced the metabolic activity of F. nucleatum, but not of P. gingivalis or S. mutans, suggesting the contribution of species‐specific agents in the whole BBE. Oral epithelial cell viability was not reduced following exposure to whole BBE (2.24–1400 μg/mL) for ≤ 6 h. Conclusion: BBE alters the metabolic activity of oral periodontopathogens while demonstrating a minimal effect on commensals. The specific antibacterial properties of BBE shown in this study, along with its previously demonstrated anti‐inflammatory and antiviral properties, make this natural extract a promising target as an adjunct for prevention and/or complementary therapy of periodontal infections.     

Can you be too old for oral implants? An update on ageing and plasticity in the oro‐facial sensorimotor system

This review focuses on the capacity of the brain for plasticity and the utility and efficacy of oral implants in helping to restore oro‐facial sensorimotor functions, especially in elderly patients. The review first outlines the components of the oro‐facial sensorimotor system which encompasses both oro‐facial tissues and a number of brain regions. One such region is the sensorimotor cortex that controls the activity of the numerous oro‐facial skeletal muscles. These muscles are involved in a number of functions including reflexes and the more complex sensorimotor functions of mastication, swallowing and speech. The review outlines the use by the brain of sensory inputs from oro‐facial receptors in order to provide for exquisite sensorimotor control of the activity of the oro‐facial muscles. It highlights the role in this sensorimotor control played by periodontal mechanoreceptors and their sensory inputs to the brain, and how oral implants in concert with the plastic capacity of the brain may, at least in part, compensate for reduced sensorimotor functioning when teeth are lost. It outlines findings of ageing‐related decrements in oro‐facial sensorimotor functions and control. The changes in oro‐facial tissues and the brain that underlie these ageing‐related functional alterations are also considered, along with adaptive and compensatory processes that utilise the brain's capacity for plasticity. The review also notes the evidence t hat rehabilitation that incorporates adjunctive approaches such as sensorimotor training paradigms in addition to oral prostheses such as implants may enhance these processes and help maintain or facilitate recovery of sensorimotor functioning in the elderly.     

Tumor microenvironment in oral cancer: novel approaches for immunotherapy

Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN), which arises from the squamous mucosal epithelium of the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx, is a major health problem in the US and other parts of the world, especially in developing countries.     

Return to normal diet following mandibular fractures – how long is long enough?

Mandibular fractures are a common injury managed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Current open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) treatment strategies are based on Champy's ideal line of osteosynthesis with the use of miniplate and load-sharing fixation techniques. Postoperative instructions for the duration of a soft diet have varied. This prospective, randomised study reviewed the outcomes of a patient led return to diet at 2 weeks and 4 weeks compared with 6 weeks (control group) following an ORIF of mandibular fractures. There was no significant difference in the incidence of complications between a graduated return to diet at 2, 4, or 6 weeks following an ORIF of the mandible, nor was there a difference in the quality of life during the postoperative period. Smoking has a notable risk factor for complications. The findings of this study suggest that strict adherence to a softened diet may not be necessary, and that patients identified at being of low risk of complications may be able to return to a normal diet from as early as two weeks.     

Molecular mechanism of bone formation and regeneration

Bone formation and regeneration are mediated by the coordinate action of various factors. Among these, bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) and runt-related gene 2 (Runx2) play crucial roles in bone formation.     

Oral bisphosphanates and osteonecrosis of the jaws

Bisphosphanate Related Osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) induced by the intravenous administration or oral intake of bisphosphanates represents a potential significant morbidity associated with the medical management of bone metastasis, mostly due to Breast Cancer, Multiple Myeloma and Prostate Cancer.     

Oropharyngeal dysphagia in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis alters quality of life

Dysphagia is one of the most important complications encountered in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Our aim was to determine whether oropharyngeal dysphagia impacted the quality of life (QoL) of patients with ALS. Thirty consecutive patients were recruited (31–82 years, 18 men). Swallowing function was evaluated using a standardised videofluoroscopic barium swallow. All the patients completed a specific questionnaire on quality of life in dysphagia (SWAL‐QoL) immediately after the videofluoroscopy. The results of dysphagia outcome severity scale separated 14 patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia and 16 with normal swallowing function. There was no difference in the average age, weight and body mass index of the two groups (dysphagic patients: 68 ± 11 kg versus non‐dysphagic patients: 69 ± 14 kg). Most of the dysphagic patients had a bulbar affection based on their Norris scores which determine the importance of cranial nerves illness (20 ± 8), significantly lower than those of the non‐dysphagic patients (35 ± 5) (P < 0·0001). There was no difference in the neurological peripheral symptoms evaluated by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale scores (dysphagic patients: 26 ± 7 versus non‐dysphagic patients: 27 ± 8) (ns). The swallowing quality of life questionnaire revealed that the dysphagic patients had significant burden (P < 0·001). They were affected by the necessity to applied a food selection (P < 0·01), by the increase in eating duration (P < 0·05) and described a decrease in eating desire (P < 0·05). They complained of fear regarding the risk of dysphagia (P < 0·05). They also described difficulties with oral communication (P < 0·001). All of those complained about dysphagia which impacted directly mental health (P < 0·05) and social life (P < 0·05). In conclusion, oropharyngeal dysphagia is a common symptom accompanying ALS, which alters the patient's QoL, especially social health.     

Interventional neuroradiologic procedures in the head and neck

Interventional radiology and interventional neuroradiology are evolving specialties which can aid the head and neck surgeons in the clinical management of patients with complex vascular lesions.