Clinical, radiographic, biochemical and histological findings of florid cemento-osseous dysplasia and report of a case

Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia has been described as a condition that characteristically affects the jaws of middle-aged black women. It usually manifests as multiple radiopaque cementum-like masses distributed throughout the jaws. This condition has also been classified as gigantiform cementoma, chronic sclerosing osteomyelitis, sclerosing osteitis, multiple estenosis and sclerotic cemental masses. The authors present a case of an uncomplicated florid cemento-osseous dysplasia in a 48-year-old black woman. Multiple sclerotic masses with radiolucent border in the mandible were identified radiographically. Histopathologic findings revealed formation of calcified dense sclerotic masses similar to cementum. All clinical, radiographic, biochemical and histological features were suggestive of the diagnosis of florid cemento-osseous dysplasia.     

Effects of a nutritional supplement on periodontal status

Among the recommendations for the maintenance of gingival and periodontal health, few have focused on the value of nutritional supplements. The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of certain nutritional and plant-derived nutraceuticals and a placebo tablet in the reduction of gingivitis, bleeding, probing depths, and attachment levels in a 60-day two-cell, randomized, parallel clinical trial for patients with Type II periodontal disease. The vitamin therapy was introduced as an adjunct to patient homecare to determine if there was a quantifiable improvement to soft-tissue health and periodontal damage. Sixty-three patients were randomly divided into two groups of 32 and 31 subjects and given either a vitamin tablet containing seven active ingredients (experimental treatment) or a placebo tablet. The clinical parameters assessed were the gingival index (GI), bleeding index (BI), periodontal pocket depth (PD), and attachment levels (AL), and were recorded at baseline and 60 days. Patients took the assigned tablet at breakfast and at dinner after brushing their teeth twice daily. After 60 days, the data showed a clinical reduction in the GI, BI, and PD for the experimental group (P < .0001). There were no significant changes for AL with either the experimental or the placebo group. When the data were further analyzed for pocket depths of > or = 4 mm in patients receiving the experimental treatment, there were clinically significant improvements in the GI and PD from baseline to 60 days (P < .0001), but no significant differences in the BI and AL. There were no statistical differences in any of the indices when the data were compared between men and women. The results of the present study suggest that a multi-vitamin nutritional supplement might be a beneficial adjunct to the required established periodontal treatment.     

Revascularization of autogenous block grafts with or without an e-PTFE membrane

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to describe the revascularization process of autogenous bone block grafts placed with or without an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) membrane. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty Wistar male rats had their mandibles augmented by either an autogenous bone block graft (group A) or an autogenous bone block graft covered with an e-PTFE membrane (group B). The animals were sacrificed by perfusion at baseline, 3, 7, 14, and 21 days after surgery. RESULTS: After 3 days, the presence of vascular sprouts derived from the recipient bed was observed in group A; more discrete sprouts were also observed in group B. After 7 days, revascularization continued, with vessels derived from both the recipient bed and the surrounding connective tissue in group A but only from the recipient bed in group B. At 14 days, group A showed penetration of vessels at the periphery of the graft; the vessels reached varying distances inside it. In group B, revascularization of the graft occurred mainly near its perforation, its borders, and at the recipient bed-graft interface. After 21 days, graft vascular penetration could be observed throughout the extent of the graft in group A but only approximately halfway through the graft in group B. DISCUSSION: The results emphasized the importance of the vascular network and of the revascularization process of the autogenous bone graft in new bone formation. Early vascular penetration and nutrition of the graft are key factors in its integration with the recipient bed. CONCLUSIONS: Revascularization of the bone graft occurred in both A and B. However, vascular sprouts originated only from the recipient bed in group A, while in group B the graft was penetrated by vessels from both the recipient bed and the surrounding connective tissue. The revascularization took place more promptly and was more intense and extensive in group A than in group B for all periods.     

A review of the clinical management of mobile teeth

The clinical management of mobile teeth can be a perplexing problem, especially if the underlying causes for that mobility have not been properly diagnosed. In some cases, mobile teeth are retained because patients decline multidisciplinary treatment that might otherwise include strategic extractions. This article discusses the relationship between occlusion and tooth mobility with an emphasis on identifying differences between increased mobility and increasing mobility. The indications, contraindications, and basic principles of tooth splinting are also reviewed. Provisional and definitive splints are defined and described with their respective occlusal considerations. Some mobile teeth can be treated through occlusal equilibration alone (primary occlusal trauma). Whereas mobile teeth with a compromised periodontium can be stabilized with the aid of provisional and/or definitive splinting (secondary occlusal trauma). It is important to consider splint therapy, because it may not only improve the prognosis of teeth, but may actually enhance the stability of the final prosthodontic treatment. The ultimate goal of successful management of mobile teeth is to restore function and comfort by establishing a stable occlusion that promotes tooth retention and the maintenance of periodontal health.     

A histomorphometric study of alveolar bone modeling and remodeling under experimental anaemia and polycythaemia in rats

Alveolar bone is the least stable of the periodontal tissues, because it is subjected to continuous modeling and remodeling. OBJECTIVE: To perform a histological and histomorphometric evaluation of bone modeling and remodeling of periodontal alveolar bone under experimental anaemia and polycythaemia. METHODS: Thirty Wistar rats were divided into three groups: control (C), animals were i.p. injected with 0.5 mL of saline solution; anaemia (A), animals were injected with 6 mg/100 b.w. of phenylhydrazine every 48 h; polycythaemia (P), animals were transfused with 2.5 mL/100 b.w. of 80% suspension of homologous erythrocytes. All the animals were sacrificed 14 days after the onset of the experiment. The mandibles were resected, fixed in formalin, radiographed, processed and embedded in paraffin. Bucco-lingually oriented sections were obtained at the level of the mesial root of the first lower molar, and stained with hematoxylin-eosin. Histological and histomorphometric studies were performed on the buccal and lingual plates of periodontal alveolar bone. RESULTS: Histological and histomorphometric studies showed a statistically significant decrease in bone formation both in buccal and lingual plates in group A (anaemia) as compared to group C (control). An increase in active bone formation was found in the lingual plate in group P (polycythaemia) as compared to group C (control). CONCLUSION: The results obtained using this experimental model evidenced alterations in bone modeling and remodeling under conditions of anaemia and polycythaemia and/or associated factors.     

Intracanal reinforcement fiber in pediatric dentistry: a case report.

A technique for the restoration of carious primary maxillary incisors using indirect resin composite crowns and intracanal reinforcement fiber is described. Endodontic treatment was previously performed on each tooth. The advantages of using an intracanal reinforcement fiber include resin composite crown reinforcement, translucency, and relative manipulation facility. In addition, the use of indirect resin composite crowns provides good shape and esthetics, as well as reduced chair time for the child. The technique is illustrated in a case report in which indirect resin composite crowns and an intracanal reinforcement fiber are placed in a 3-year-old girl.     

Immunolocalization of a human cementoblastoma-conditioned medium-derived protein

Little is known about the molecular mechanisms that regulate the cementogenesis process, because specific cementum markers are not yet available. To investigate whether a cementoblastoma-conditioned medium-derived protein (CP) could be useful as a cementum biological marker, we studied its expression and distribution in human periodontal tissues, human periodontal ligament, alveolar bone, and cementoblastoma-derived cells. In human periodontal tissues, immunoreactivity to anti-CP was observed throughout the cementoid phase of acellular and cellular cementum, cementoblasts, cementocytes, cells located in the endosteal spaces of human alveolar bone, and in cells in the periodontal ligament located near the blood vessels. Immunopurified CP promoted cell attachment on human periodontal ligament, alveolar bone-derived cells, and gingival fibroblasts. A monoclonal antibody against bovine cementum attachment protein (CAP) cross-reacted with CP. These findings indicate that CP identifies potential cementoblast progenitor cells, is immunologically related to CAP species, and serves as a biological marker for cementum.     

Effects of phosphoric acid on bovine enamel bleached with carbamide peroxide

The aim of this study was to measure the demineralization capacity of 37% phosphoric acid on bovine enamel at different time-points after bleaching with 30% carbamide peroxide. Five, 4 × 4-mm sections were obtained from the enamel of 10 bovine incisors. After applying 30% carbamide peroxide (Vivastyle) for 90 min, specimens were stored in artificial saliva for 0, 24, 72 h, or 7 d and then immersed in 37% phosphoric solution. At 15, 30, 60, 90, and 120 s, 5-ml aliquots were extracted. A control group of specimens was not bleached. Ca²⁺ concentrations were measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. A larger amount of Ca²⁺ was extracted from enamel by phosphoric acid after the application of 30% carbamide peroxide. Twenty-four hours after bleaching, significantly more Ca²⁺ was extracted from bleached than from control specimens at all time-points, and this greater susceptibility to the action of the acid persisted for at least 1 wk after bleaching.     

Plaque inhibitory effect of a 0.05% cetyl-pyridinium chloride mouth-rinse in a 4-day non-brushing model

To cite this article:
Int J Dent Hygiene 9 , 2011; 266–273 DOI: 10.1111/j.1601‐5037.2010.00490.x
García V, Rioboo M, Serrano J, O′Connor A, Herrera D, Sanz M. Plaque inhibitory effect of a 0.05% cetyl‐pyridinium chloride mouth‐rinse in a 4‐day non‐brushing model. Abstract: Objectives: Results from clinical studies evaluating the efficacy of the adjunctive use of cetyl‐pyridinium chloride (CPC) containing oral hygiene products have shown wide variability, probably due to differences in formulations. The objective of this study was to determine the inhibitory plaque effect of a 0.05% CPC mouth rinse in de novo plaque formation in a 4‐day non‐brushing experimental model. Materials and methods: The study was designed as a short‐term double‐blind randomized cross‐over experimental model aimed to compare three products: a negative control (similar to the test product, without active ingredients), a positive control (with 0.12% chlorhexidine and CPC) and the test product (with 0.05% CPC) in terms of plaque index, gingival inflammation and microbiological variables. Results: Plaque levels after 4 days were 2.88 for the positive control, 3.86 for the negative control and 3.60 for the test. Differences among groups on day 4 were statistically significant (P < 0.001). Gingival index showed comparable values at baseline (P = 0.745), and significant increases were observed, with the exception of the positive control. Total colony forming units showed comparable values at baseline (P = 0.125) and significant increases were observed only in the negative control. Conclusions: The tested 0.05% CPC mouth‐rinse is capable of inhibiting plaque formation.     

A study of the septa in the maxillary sinuses and the subantral alveolar processes in 30 patients

The objective of this paper is to study the incidence of septa in the maxillary sinus and measure the height of the underlying alveolar process using panoramic radiography and computerized tomography (CT scans). Thirty patients who were going to be treated with dental implants were submitted to panoramic radiographs and CT scans. Sixty maxillary sinuses were analysed and divided into 2 groups: group 1 (totally edentulous) and group 2 (partially edentulous). The sinuses were divided into 3 regions (anterior, middle, and posterior), the septa were analysed, and the heights of the alveolar processes were calculated in these 3 areas. Of the 30 patients, 36.5% had maxillary sinuses, and 25% of these sinuses had septa, and 11.8% of the panoramic radiographs were false-negatives. In the panoramic radiographs of 10 patients, 3 had bilateral septa, 5 had a septum in only one sinus, and 2 patients had 2 unilateral septa. In the CT scans of 11 patients, 4 patients had a bilateral septa, 5 had a septum in only 1 sinus, and 2 patients had 2 unilateral septa. Therefore, 2 more septa were observed in the CT scans. In the study of the height of the subantral alveolar process, the least amount of difference between both techniques occurred in the middle region of the sinus. The CT scan is more reliable than the panoramic radiograph in diagnosing maxillary septa because of its greater accuracy. In the panoramic radiograph, the middle portion of the alveolar process in the posterior subantral segment was the least distorted of the three portions measured.