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PURPOSE: The study aimed to investigate through histology, histometry, and immunohistochemistry the vital bone formation after grafting of biphasic calcium phosphate bioceramic (BC) in combination with calvarial autogenous bone into the dental sockets of rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-five male rats were submitted to upper right incisor extraction and divided according to the grafted material in: control, bioceramic (BC), and bioceramic + autogenous bone (BC + AB). The animals were killed 7, 21, and 42 days after surgery for histological, histometric, and immunohistochemistry analysis. RESULTS: Histomorphometric results demonstrated, for BC + AB group, formation of trabecular bone between the particles of BCs and autogenous bone, connecting them, as well as higher percentage of vital bone in comparison with BC. Immunohistochemical reactions showed intense labeling for Runx2-positive cells in the group BC + AB. CONCLUSIONS: Autogenous bone was able to stimulate bone turnover enabling a larger amount of vital bone synthesis and can be recommended as a viable grafting material in combination with synthetic biphasic BC.

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Objetivo: Avaliar a efetividade das Campanhas de Prevenção do Câncer Bucal na cidade de Ribeirão Preto nos anos de 2010-2014, inseridas durante as Campanhas de Vacinação contra a Gripe em idosos. Métodos: A partir do banco de dados da Secretaria Municipal de Ribeirão Preto, do Centro de Atendimento Especializado em Diagnóstico Oral (Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, USP) e da Universidade de Ribeirão Preto, foram reunidas as informações para avaliação da resolutividade desta ação. Resultados: De 57.682 pacientes examinados, 1.121 foram encaminhados aos centros de referência para elucidação diagnóstica. Houve consistência na proporção de pacientes examinados e encaminhados. Foram diagnosticados 2,89% de pacientes com lesões malignas, 9,15% com lesões pré-malignas e 62,92% com lesões benignas. Análises específicas indicaram 74,96% de resolutividade. Conclusão: As estratégias usadas durante as campanhas de prevenção do câncer bucal apresentam resolutividade e recomendamos que passem a ser incluídas em Campanhas como a de vacinação contra gripe em idosos.(AU)

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of Oral Cancer Prevention Campaigns in the city of Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil, from 2010 to 2014, set during the campaigns of vaccination against influenza in the elderly. Material and Methods: Information was gathered from the City of Ribeirão Preto's database from the Center for Specialized Care in Oral Diagnoses (Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, USP) and the University of Ribeirão Preto. Results: Of the 57,682 patients examined, 1,121 were referred to reference centers for a laboratory diagnosis of oral cancer. A consistent proportion of patients were screened and forwarded; 2.89% were patients diagnosed with malignant lesions; 9.15% with pre-malignant lesions and 62.92% with benign lesions. Specific analysis indicated that 74.96% were successful in their resolutions. Conclusion: The strategies used during the oral cancer prevention campaigns are effective and should be included in campaigns such as influenza vaccination in the elderly.(AU)

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INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to assess the bone repair process of crystallized Biosilicate in surgically created defects on rats' calvaria. This biomaterial was recently developed for odontological use. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used fifteen rats (rattus norvegicus albinus, Wistar), and two 5 mm surgical defects were performed on each of them; the defects were made with trephine drill on the calvarium region prior to the biomaterial placement. Groups were divided as follows: Group 1-defect filled with clot; Group 2-defect filled with crystallized Biosilicate. After 7, 14 and 28 days the animals were killed, the parts were retrieved and slides were prepared for histological studies. RESULTS: Bone formation was satisfactory in all groups, with direct contact between biomaterial surface and bone and absence of infection signs. The 28 days periods showed better results, and statistically significant difference between Clot Group (90.2 %) and Biosilicate (58 %; p = 0.002) was seen, regarding presence of bone tissue on the surgical defects. CONCLUSION: Our study revealed that defects filled with clot present better results on bone formation compared to crystallized Biosilicate, which is considered a biocompatible material with favorable osteoconductive properties.

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Studies have suggested that caffeine acts on bone promoting an increase of calcium excretion, inhibition of osteoblast proliferation and delay in tissue repair process, raising the risk of fractures, osteoporosis, periodontal disease and affecting the success of bone reconstructive procedures. The aim of this study was to analyze histomorphometrically the process of alveolar bone healing after tooth extraction in rats subjected to daily intake of boiled coffee or intraperitoneal administration of caffeine. Forty-five male rats were divided according to the treatment in Control group (C); Coffee group (CO) - treated with coffee since birth; and Caffeine (CAF) - intraperitoneal injection of aqueous solution of caffeine 1.5% (0.2 mL/100g body weight) for 30 days. When weighing between 250-300 g they were anesthetized, subjected to extraction of the maxillary right incisor, and euthanized 7, 21 and 42 days after surgery for histological assessments of bone volume and the quality of formed bone in the dental socket. The qualitative results demonstrated larger amounts of blood clot and immature bone in animals under treatment of pure caffeine compared to coffee and control. Histometric analysis revealed that coffee treatment led to a 40% drop in bone formation, and caffeine a 60% drop in comparison to control animals (ANOVA p≤0.01). It was concluded that both the daily ingestion of coffee and the intraperitoneal administration of caffeine in rats delayed the alveolar bone reparative process after tooth extraction, and this effect was more aggressive when pure caffeine was used.

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Studies have suggested that caffeine acts on bone promoting an increase of calcium excretion, inhibition of osteoblast proliferation and delay in tissue repair process, raising the risk of fractures, osteoporosis, periodontal disease and affecting the success of bone reconstructive procedures. The aim of this study was to analyze histomorphometrically the process of alveolar bone healing after tooth extraction in rats subjected to daily intake of boiled coffee or intraperitoneal administration of caffeine. Forty-five male rats were divided according to the treatment in Control group (C); Coffee group (CO) - treated with coffee since birth; and Caffeine (CAF) - intraperitoneal injection of aqueous solution of caffeine 1.5% (0.2 mL/100g body weight) for 30 days. When weighing between 250-300 g they were anesthetized, subjected to extraction of the maxillary right incisor, and euthanized 7, 21 and 42 days after surgery for histological assessments of bone volume and the quality of formed bone in the dental socket. The qualitative results demonstrated larger amounts of blood clot and immature bone in animals under treatment of pure caffeine compared to coffee and control. Histometric analysis revealed that coffee treatment led to a 40% drop in bone formation, and caffeine a 60% drop in comparison to control animals (ANOVA p≤0.01). It was concluded that both the daily ingestion of coffee and the intraperitoneal administration of caffeine in rats delayed the alveolar bone reparative process after tooth extraction, and this effect was more aggressive when pure caffeine was used.

Estudos têm sugerido que a cafeína age sobre o osso promovendo um aumento da excreção de cálcio, inibição da proliferação dos osteoblastos e retardo no processo de reparação tecidual, aumentando o risco de fraturas, osteoporose, doença periodontal, bem como afetando o sucesso de procedimentos de reconstrução óssea. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar histomorfometricamente o processo de reparação óssea alveolar após extração dentária em ratos submetidos à ingestão diária de café fervido ou a administração intraperitoneal de cafeína. 45 ratos machos foram divididos de acordo com o tratamento, em controle (C); café (CO), tratados com café desde o nascimento; e cafeína (CAF), injeção intraperitoneal de solução aquosa de cafeína de 1,5 % (0,2 mL/100 g de peso corporal) durante 30 dias. Quando pesavam entre 250-300 g os animais foram anestesiados, submetidos à extração do incisivo superior direito, e sacrificados em 7, 21 e 42 dias após a cirurgia para análises histológicas quanto ao volume e à qualidade do osso formado no alvéolo dental. Os resultados qualitativos demonstraram grandes quantidades de coágulo sanguíneo e osso imaturo nos animais tratados com cafeína pura, em relação aos grupos café e controle. A avaliação histométrica mostrou que o tratamento com o café levou a uma queda na formação óssea de 40%, e com a cafeína de 60% em comparação ao grupo controle (ANOVA p≤0,01). Concluiu-se que tanto a ingestão diária de café quanto a administração intraperitoneal de cafeína em ratos retardou o processo de reparação do osso alveolar após extração dentária, e este efeito é mais agressivo quando do uso da cafeína pura.

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PURPOSE: This study investigated the bone integration ability of a biphasic calcium phosphate bioceramic implanted in dental alveolus of rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 21 male rats were submitted to upper right incisor extraction and implanted with a synthetic bioceramic (Straumann Bone Ceramic). The animals were killed on 7th, 21st, and 42nd day after surgery for light and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis of bone, bioceramic, and soft tissue volume as well as the quality of graft in its interface. RESULTS: Light histology results showed no persistent inflammatory and foreign body reactions, a newly formed bone adhered on the ceramic surface without interposition of soft tissue, which was confirmed by SEM analysis. Histometrically, reduction/resorption, between 7 and 42 days, in the percentage of bioceramic implanted (α = 1%) left gaps for a gradual increase in vital bone formation (α = 1%) around the particles. CONCLUSIONS: The bioceramic in question is biocompatible, has good bone integration, being gradually resorbed and replaced by it, featuring a viable bone substitute for grafting procedures.

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A sialolitíase é caracterizada pela formação de cálculos (sialolitos) no sistema de ductos das glândulas salivares, provocando estase salivar e podendo acarretar a subseqüente dilatação da glândula salivar envolvida. Os sialolitos são formados por substâncias orgânicas e inorgânicas e sua patogênese permanece desconhecida, sendo duas hipóteses propostas. A primeira baseia-se na existência de microcálculos intracelulares que se acumulam com o passar do tempo e obstruem o ducto salivar. A segunda sugere que restos alimentares e bactérias presentes na cavidade oral migrariam para dentro dos ductos salivares causando a obliteração dos mesmos. Atualmente, existem várias formas de diagnóstico e tratamento dos episódios de sialolitíase, incluindo a excisão cirúrgica e a sialoendoscopia intervencional. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar a excisão cirúrgica de um cálculo de grandes proporções localizado no ducto da glândula submandibular em um paciente com queixa de dores constantes na região mandibular direita, elevação do assoalho bucal, diminuição da secreção de saliva e discreto desvio da língua. O procedimento cirúrgico foi o tratamento de escolha com total excisão do cálculo e posterior reconstrução do ducto. O pós-operatório de 18 meses mostrou fluxo salivar normal e ausência de recidiva.

Sialolithiasis is characterized by the formation of calculi (sialoliths) inside salivary glands duct system resulting in salivary ectasia and subsequent salivary gland dilation. Calculi are composed of organic and inorganic substances with its pathogenesis remaining unknown. Two main hypotheses are proposed: one consists of accumulation of pre existence intracellular micro calculi that accumulates in the course of time. The second theory suggests that aliments and bacteria presents inside the oral cavity migrate into the salivary ducts cause its obstruction. After clinical and/or radiographic sialolithiasis diagnosis different treatment modalities may be performed to treat this condition including surgical excision followed by ductal reconstruction or interventional sialendoscopy. The aim of this presentation is to demonstrate surgical excision of a large submandibular duct calculus in a patient complaining of constant pain at right mandible region, mouth floor elevation, diminish of salivary secretion, and slight tongue deviation. Surgical excision was conduct with totally calculi extirpation and submandibular duct reconstruction. Normal submandibular salivary flow was observed after 18 months of follow-up with no recurrence episodies.

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A maioria das infecções de origem odontogênica se originam a partir de necrose pulpar com invasão bacteriana no tecido periapical e periodontal, que pode levar à formação de abscesso, quando a infecção prevalece sobre as resistências do hospedeiro. Em situações nas quais a coleção purulenta não é capaz de drenar através de superfície cutânea ou mucosa bucal, o abscesso pode se estender através dos planos fasciais dos tecidos moles, patologia que se denomina celulite. Complicações graves, decorrentes dos quadros de celulite facial podem ocorrer, se o tratamento instituído não for adequado, podendo evoluir para trombose do seio cavernoso, abscesso cerebral, mediastinite, ou ainda, morte do paciente. Portanto, o tratamento de escolha dessa condição deve ser a drenagem rápida e agressiva da coleção purulenta em associação com antimicrobianos de amplo espectro e com características bactericidas. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar uma série de casos de celulite facial de origem odontogênica, acometendo pacientes de diferentes idades, sendo o tratamento proposto a associação da terapia medicamentosa, drenagem imediata da coleção purulenta e extração dos elementos dentários responsáveis pela infecção.

Most odontogenic infections arise from pulpar necrosis with bacterial invasion in the periapical and periodontal tissue, which may lead to abscess formation when the infection prevails over the resistance of the host. In situations where the pus cannot drain through the oral mucosa or the skin surface, the abscess may extend through the fascial planes of the soft tissues, a condition known as cellulitis. Severe complications from fascial cellulitis can occur if the treatment instituted is not appropriate, with possible progression to cavernous sinus thrombosis, brain abscess, mediastinitis or even death. The treatment of choice should therefore be rapid and aggressive pus drainage in association with broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antibacterial drugs. The aim of this paper is to present a series of cases of facial cellulitis of odontogenic origin affecting patients of different ages, the proposed treatment being a combination of drug therapy, immediate drainage of pus and extraction of the infected teeth.

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O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar o levantamento dos problemas de saúde bucal do isodo não institucionalizado em atendimento no Centro de Convivência do Idoso da cidade de Franca, São Paulo. Os resultados mostraram que, de um total de 210 habitantes a cima de 65 anos, 82,4 por cento eram do sexo feminino, e a raça branca foi predominante. A hipertensão foi a doença sistêmica mais comum (21,5 por cento). Os desdentados totais eram 75,7 por cento e 11 por cento eram parcialmente dentados em ambos os arcos. A média de dentes por pessoa foi 12, dos quais 5,8 eram cariados. Dos 174 usuários de próteses, 84,5 por cento disseram não ter recebido informação quanto à troca e 77 por cento não receberam instrução quanto ao método para higiene. A maioria das próteses encontrava-se em más condições de higiene (47,5 por cento). As patologias orais mais frequentes foram candidíase (28,4 por cento), hiperplasia fibrosa (21,1 por cento) e hiperplasia por câmara de sucção (16,5 por cento)

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South American blastomycosis, paracoccidioidomycosis (Pb mycosis) or Lutz disease is an endemically fungal infection in Latin America. It is caused by the dimorphic fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and may cause oral mucosal lesions. The incidence of Pb mycosis oral lesions was evaluated in patients assisted at a Brazilian Dental School's Specialized Oral Diagnosis Service with special focus on the different clinical forms of these lesions, its location, patients' occupation, deleterious habits, and diagnosis methodology. Students' and professionals' initial diagnoses were compared with the definitive diagnosis. Lesions were detected 31 cases (18 patients). The results show that 88.8% of the patients were male with a mean age of 50 years and 39% work(ed) with activities related to agriculture. As much as 88.9% were smokers and 72.2% were alcohol users. Exfoliative cytology was performed in 66.6% of the patients. Oral mucosa (30%), gingiva (16.6%) and lips 16.6% were the most common sites of Pb mycosis oral lesions. Comparing the initial with the definitive diagnosis made by the professionals their accuracy was 33% (6 out of 18 patients). Students' diagnosis was more accurate demonstrating 72.5% of initial correct diagnosis (13 out of 18). Statistical analysis by ANOVA (α=0.05, SPSS WIN) demonstrated a significant difference between the diagnosis of Pb mycosis made by students and professionals when considering initial diagnosis and final diagnosis (after histopathological analysis) (p=0.25). Incisional biopsy and exfoliate cytology are efficient for an early diagnosis of this disease in mouth. Students' training in diagnosis of oral pathologies to recognize lesions is urgent to improve public health.

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South American blastomycosis, paracoccidioidomycosis (Pb mycosis) or Lutz disease is an endemically fungal infection in Latin America. It is caused by the dimorphic fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and may cause oral mucosal lesions. The incidence of Pb mycosis oral lesions was evaluated in patients assisted at a Brazilian Dental School's Specialized Oral Diagnosis Service with special focus on the different clinical forms of these lesions, its location, patients' occupation, deleterious habits, and diagnosis methodology. Students' and professionals' initial diagnoses were compared with the definitive diagnosis. Lesions were detected 31 cases (18 patients). The results show that 88.8% of the patients were male with a mean age of 50 years and 39% work(ed) with activities related to agriculture. As much as 88.9% were smokers and 72.2% were alcohol users. Exfoliative cytology was performed in 66.6% of the patients. Oral mucosa (30%), gingiva (16.6%) and lips 16.6% were the most common sites of Pb mycosis oral lesions. Comparing the initial with the definitive diagnosis made by the professionals their accuracy was 33% (6 out of 18 patients). Students' diagnosis was more accurate demonstrating 72.5% of initial correct diagnosis (13 out of 18). Statistical analysis by ANOVA (α=0.05, SPSS WIN) demonstrated a significant difference between the diagnosis of Pb mycosis made by students and professionals when considering initial diagnosis and final diagnosis (after histopathological analysis) (p=0.25). Incisional biopsy and exfoliate cytology are efficient for an early diagnosis of this disease in mouth. Students' training in diagnosis of oral pathologies to recognize lesions is urgent to improve public health.

A blastomicose sul americana, paracoccidiodomicose (Pb micose) ou doença de Lutz é uma infecção fúngica endêmica na América Latina. É causada pelo fungo dimórfico Paracoccidiodes brasiliensis, e pode causar lesões na mucosa oral. Nós avaliamos a incidência de lesões orais de Pb micose nos pacientes atendidos em um Centro Especializado em Diagnóstico Oral com foco principal nas diferentes formas clinicas das lesões, suas localidades, ocupação dos pacientes, hábitos deletérios e diagnóstico e metodologia, e foram detectados 31 casos (18 pacientes). Os resultados mostraram que 88,8% dos pacientes eram do sexo masculino com idade média de 50 anos de idade, e 39% trabalham, ou trabalhavam, com atividades relacionadas à agricultura. Observou-se que 88,9% eram fumantes e 72,2% ingeriam álcool. Citologia esfoliativa foi feita em 66,6%. Mucosa jugal foi acometida em 30%, gengiva, e lábios 16% (cada um) foram os locais mais comuns de lesões orais da Pb micose. Comparando o diagnóstico inicial com o definitivo feito pelos profissionais, a acurácia foi de 33%; o diagnóstico dos estudantes foi mais preciso demonstrando 72,5% do diagnóstico inicial correto com diferença estatística significante (p=0,25) através do teste ANOVA do SPSS WIN com nível de significância de 5%. Biópsia incisonal e citologia esfoliativa são eficientes para um diagnóstico precoce desta doença na boca; o treinamento dos estudantes em diagnóstico para reconhecer as patologias orais é urgente para melhorar a saúde pública.

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PURPOSE: The present study investigated osteointegration of autogenous bone (AB) from calvaria graft associated with osteoblastic cells (OC) in bone defects in rats subjected to daily administration of caffeine. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Male rats received daily intraperitoneal injection of 1.5% caffeine (0.2 mL/100 g body weight) or saline solution for 30 days. Then they were anesthetized, submitted to the extraction of the upper right incisor, and implanted with AB only and AB + OC. The animals were killed on 7th, 21st, and 42nd days after surgery, and their maxilla were processed for obtaining semiserial sections (5 µm) stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Through image analysis system, the bone volume and the quality of graft in adjacent areas were estimated. RESULTS: The results showed that in caffeine treatment, the AB + OC graft showed no foreign body and acute inflammatory reactions inside the defect when compared to AB. The histometric results revealed that the association AB + OC produced significant increase (10%-15%) in bone volume in later experimental period (42 days) when compared with saline solution group (P ≤ 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: It was concluded that the association of AB from calvaria + OC demonstrated progressive osteointegration and accelerated the repair of bone defects in animals treated with daily caffeine.

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Caffeine induces loss of calcium and influences the normal development of bone. This study investigated the effects of coffee on bone metabolism in rats by biochemical measurement of calcium, bone densitometry and histometry. Male rats, born of female treated daily with coffee and with coffee intake since born, were anesthetized, subjected to extraction of the upper right incisor, and sacrificed 7, 21 and 42 days after surgery. Blood and urine samples were taken, and their maxilla radiographed and processed to obtain 5-µm-thick semi-serial sections stained with hematoxylin and eosin. The volume and bone quality were estimated using an image-analysis software. The results showed significantly greater amount of calcium in the plasma (9.40 ± 1.73 versus 9.80 ± 2.05 mg%) and urine (1.00 ± 0.50 versus 1.25 ± 0.70 mg/24 h) and significantly less amount in bone (90.0 ± 1.94 versus 86.0 ± 2.12 mg/mg bone), reduced bone mineral density (1.05 ± 0.11 versus 0.65 ± 0.15 mmAL), and lower amount of bone (76.19 ± 1.6 versus 53.41 ± 2.1 %) (ANOVA; p≤0.01) in animals treated with coffee sacrificed after 42 days. It may be concluded that coffee/caffeine intake caused serious adverse effects on calcium metabolism in rats, including increased levels of calcium in the urine and plasma, decreased bone mineral density and lower volume of bone, thus delaying the bone repair process.

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Caffeine induces loss of calcium and influences the normal development of bone. This study investigated the effects of coffee on bone metabolism in rats by biochemical measurement of calcium, bone densitometry and histometry. Male rats, born of female treated daily with coffee and with coffee intake since born, were anesthetized, subjected to extraction of the upper right incisor, and sacrificed 7, 21 and 42 days after surgery. Blood and urine samples were taken, and their maxilla radiographed and processed to obtain 5-µm-thick semi-serial sections stained with hematoxylin and eosin. The volume and bone quality were estimated using an image-analysis software. The results showed significantly greater amount of calcium in the plasma (9.40 ± 1.73 versus 9.80 ± 2.05 mg percent) and urine (1.00 ± 0.50 versus 1.25 ± 0.70 mg/24 h) and significantly less amount in bone (90.0 ± 1.94 versus 86.0 ± 2.12 mg/mg bone), reduced bone mineral density (1.05 ± 0.11 versus 0.65 ± 0.15 mmAL), and lower amount of bone (76.19 ± 1.6 versus 53.41 ± 2.1 percent) (ANOVA; p≤0.01) in animals treated with coffee sacrificed after 42 days. It may be concluded that coffee/caffeine intake caused serious adverse effects on calcium metabolism in rats, including increased levels of calcium in the urine and plasma, decreased bone mineral density and lower volume of bone, thus delaying the bone repair process.

A cafeína induz perda de cálcio e influencia no desenvolvimento ósseo normal. Este estudo investiga os efeitos do café sobre o metabolismo ósseo em ratos através de avaliações bioquímicas do cálcio, densitometria e histometria óssea. Ratos machos, nascidos de fêmeas tratadas diariamente com café, e com ingestão de café desde o nascimento, foram anestesiados, submetidos à extração do incisivo superior direito e sacrificados 7, 21 e 42 dias após a cirurgia. Amostras de sangue e urina foram colhidas, suas maxilas radiografadas e processadas para se obter cortes semi seriados (5 µm) e corados pela hematoxilina-eosina. Através de um programa de análise de imagens, o volume e a qualidade do osso foram avaliados. Os resultados demonstraram maior quantidade de cálcio no sangue (9,40 ± 1,73 versus 9,80 ± 2,05 mg por cento) e urina (1,00 ± 0,50 versus 1,25 ± 0,70 mg/24 h) e menor no osso (90,0 ± 1,94 versus 86,0 ± 2,12 mg/mg osso), densidade mineral óssea menor (1,05 ± 0,11 versus 0,65 ± 0,15 mmAL), e menor quantidade de osso (76,19 ± 1,6 versus 53,41 ± 2,1 por cento) estatisticamente significante (ANOVA p≤0,01) nos animais tratados com café sacrificados após 42 dias. Conclui-se que a ingestão de café/cafeína causou sérios efeitos adversos no metabolismo de cálcio em ratos, incluindo aumento dos níveis de cálcio na urina e no plasma, diminuição da densidade mineral óssea e menor volume de osso atrasando o processo de reparo ósseo.

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PURPOSE: Because of limitations of autogenous grafts, allografts, xenografts, alloplasts, and hydroxyapatite as graft materials, researchers have been using bone tissue engineering as a strategy for bone regeneration. The aim of this work was to study the effect of bone tissue engineering, associating bone marrow osteoblastic cells, and autogenous bone in defects created by dental extraction in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighty male rats from 250 to 300 g were anesthetized, submitted to the extraction of the superior incisor, and divided in control group (C), implanted with osteoblastic cells (OC), autogenous bone (AB), and osteoblastic cells + autogenous bone (OC + AB). The animals were killed on 10th and 20th days after surgery and their maxilla were processed for obtaining fine semiserial sections (5 mum), and then stained with hematoxylin-eosin. Through image analysis system, bone volume in areas adjacent to the implants was estimated. RESULTS: The histometric results revealed that the association OC + AB produced significant increase (10%-15%) of bone in both experimental periods when compared with the control group (P < or = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Osteoblastic cells associated with autogenous bone accelerated the repair of bone defect, and the action of the osteoblastic cells was more effective until the 10th day and of the autogenous bone after this period.

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McCune-Albright syndrome is characterized by the triad café-au-lait cutaneous spots, polyostotic fibrous dysplasia and endocrinopathies. This article presents two cases of McCune-Albright syndrome in a middle-aged woman and a young girl. Both patients presented café-au-lait spots on the face and other parts of the body and expansion of the mandible with radiopaque-radiolucent areas with ground-glass radiographic appearance, and were diagnosed as having fibrous dysplasia and endocrine disorders. The patient of Case 1 had fibrous dysplasia on the upper and lower limbs, thorax, face and cranium, early puberty, hyperglycemia, hyperthyroidism and high serum alkaline phosphatase levels. The patient of Case 2 presented lesions on the upper limbs and evident endocrine disorders. In both cases presented in this article, the initial exam was made because of the mandibular lesion. However, a diagnosis of fibrous dysplasia must lead to investigation of the involvement of other bones, characterizing polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, which is manifested in a number of diseases. An accurate differential diagnosis is mandatory to determine the best treatment approach for each case.

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McCune-Albright syndrome is characterized by the triad café-au-lait cutaneous spots, polyostotic fibrous dysplasia and endocrinopathies. This article presents two cases of McCune-Albright syndrome in a middle-aged woman and a young girl. Both patients presented café-au-lait spots on the face and other parts of the body and expansion of the mandible with radiopaque-radiolucent areas with ground-glass radiographic appearance, and were diagnosed as having fibrous dysplasia and endocrine disorders. The patient of Case 1 had fibrous dysplasia on the upper and lower limbs, thorax, face and cranium, early puberty, hyperglycemia, hyperthyroidism and high serum alkaline phosphatase levels. The patient of Case 2 presented lesions on the upper limbs and evident endocrine disorders. In both cases presented in this article, the initial exam was made because of the mandibular lesion. However, a diagnosis of fibrous dysplasia must lead to investigation of the involvement of other bones, characterizing polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, which is manifested in a number of diseases. An accurate differential diagnosis is mandatory to determine the best treatment approach for each case.

A Síndrome de McCune-Albright é caracterizada pela tríade manchas café-com-leite na pele, displasia fibrosa poliostótica e endocrinopatias. Este artigo apresenta dois casos de Síndrome de McCune-Albright em uma mulher de meia idade e em uma menina. Ambos apresentavam manchas café-com-leite na face e em outras partes do corpo, expansão da mandíbula com área radiopaca-radiolúcida com aspecto de vidro despolido na radiografia, com o diagnóstico de displasia fibrosa, e desordens endócrinas. O paciente do Caso 1 apresentava displasia fibrosa nos membros inferiores e superiores, tórax, face e crânio, puberdade precoce, hiperglicemia, hipertireoidismo e elevação da fosfatase alcalina no sangue. O paciente do Caso 2 apresentava lesões nos membros superiores e desordem endócrina evidente. Em ambos os casos apresentados neste artigo, o exame inicial foi realizado devido à lesão mandibular. Contudo, o diagnóstico de displasia fibrosa deve conduzir a pesquisa de envolvimento de outros ossos, caracterizando a displasia fibrosa poliostótica, que se manifesta em um grande número de doenças. O diagnóstico diferencial preciso é fundamental para determinar o tratamento adequado a cada caso.

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Schwannoma (neurilemmoma) is a benign neoplasm originated from the neural sheath and occurring most frequently in the head and neck. Intraosseous schwannomas are rare. The mandible is the most common site of occurrence for these lesions. This article reports the case of an intraosseous schwannoma located in the mandibular symphysis of an 11-year-old boy. The lesion was surgically removed and no radiographic evidence of recurrence was observed after 5 years.

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Schwannoma (neurilemmoma) is a benign neoplasm originated from the neural sheath and occurring most frequently in the head and neck. Intraosseous schwannomas are rare. The mandible is the most common site of occurrence for these lesions. This article reports the case of an intraosseous schwannoma located in the mandibular symphysis of an 11-year-old boy. The lesion was surgically removed and no radiographic evidence of recurrence was observed after 5 years.

O schwannoma (neurilemoma) é um neoplasma benigno que se origina da bainha neural e ocorre mais freqüentemente na cabeça e pescoço. Schwannomas intra-ósseos são raros. O local mais comumente afetado é a mandíbula. Este artigo documenta um caso de schwannoma intra-ósseo localizado na sínfise mandibular de um menino com 11 anos de idade. A lesão foi removida cirurgicamente e não houve evidências radiográficas de recorrência após 5 anos de acompanhamento.

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De acordo com a Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) o Granuloma de Células Gigantes Central (GCGC) é uma lesão intra-óssea que consiste de tecido fibroso com focos múltiplos de hemorragia, agregação de células gigantes multinucleadas e, ocasionalmente, trabéculas de tecido ósseo. É uma lesão benigna incomum que soma menos de 7 por cento de todas as lesões benignas dos maxilares em regiões dentadas. Há controvérsias sobre a postura de alguns autores em diferenciar o Granuloma de Células Gigantes Central do Tumor de Células Gigantes. A etiologia ainda é incerta e várias teorias são propostas na literatura. Apresentam uma grande variação na apresentação clínica e na evolução, dependendo do grau de agressividade que demonstram. Acomete principalmente adultos jovens, com predileção pelo sexo feminino (2:1) e cerca de 2/3 dos casos relatados ocorreram na mandíbula, freqüentemente na região anterior. A escolha do tratamento, bem como a taxa de recorrência está na dependência de fatores como a idade do paciente, localização, extensão e comportamento clínico da lesão

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