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BACKGROUND: The treatment of leprosy reactions (LRs) involves thalidomide, corticosteroids, and other immunomodulatory medications. This study evaluated the effect of these treatments on the association between periodontitis and LRs, as well as factors associated with LRs. METHODS: This case-control study was conducted on 283 individuals followed at a leprosy outpatient clinic in Brazil. The case group was comprised of 158 individuals presenting type 1 or type 2 LRs, and the control group of 125 leprosy individuals without reactions. A complete oral examination was performed to diagnose periodontitis, the independent variable. Antireaction medication used was collected from medical records, and participants were classified according to the use of prednisone and/or thalidomide, time of use, or non-use of medication. Socioeconomic-demographic, clinical, and lifestyle covariables were collected by interview. Unconditional logistic regression analysis by subgroups evaluated the effect of antireaction medication on the association between periodontitis and LRs, estimating the odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval (OR; 95% CI). RESULTS: A relationship between periodontitis and LRs was observed only in the subgroup using the association prednisone and thalidomide: ORadjusted = 0.32; 95% CI = 0.11-0.95. Conversely, more severe periodontal clinical parameters were observed in cases versus controls. Several socioeconomic, health conditions, and lifestyle factors were associated with the presence of LRs. CONCLUSIONS: Although periodontal disease indicators were worse among the cases, the findings showed a negative relationship between periodontitis and LRs in individuals receiving associated prednisone and thalidomide. These medications appear to influence the inflammatory cascade between diseases, modifying and masking the manifestations of periodontitis.

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Background: Throughout recent years, periodontal disease (PD) has been linked to innumerable medical systemic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD). This association could negatively impact oral health, so the knowledge of dentists who have graduated must follow modern dentistry in order to promote oral health, mainly in systemically compromised patients. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine and evaluate the knowledge level of dentistry undergraduate students (DUS) regarding the correct periodontal treatment and management of cardiac patients with PD. Methods: This cross-sectional and populational-based study was conducted between March and June 2022 in northern Brazil. A total of 153 DUS received an anonymous digital form (Google Forms Platform) using a non-probabilistic "snowball" sampling technique. The digital form was composed of four blocks of dichotomous and multiple-choice questions. After signing the informed consent term, DUS were divided into three groups according to their period/semester in dentistry graduation during the study time (G1: 1st period/semester; G2: 5th period/semester and G3: 10th period/semester). A total of 25 questions referring to demographic, educational and knowledge data about the dental and periodontal care of cardiac patients with PD were asked, and all data were presented as descriptive percentages and then analyzed using the Kappa test. Results: From a total of 153 (100%) DUS, the sample was mostly composed of 104 (68%) female participants, with an average age of 21.1 years. Regarding basic knowledge, the majority of answers were no, with G1 being higher than G2 and G3. Regarding clinical questions, 1247 (58.3%) answers were no. Additionally, regarding fundamental clinical questions 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 14, the majority of G1, G2 and G3 answered no, demonstrating a major lack of knowledge. Conclusions: In our study, DUS demonstrated a low knowledge level of the dental and periodontal care of cardiac patients with PD and its bi-directional link. Thus, according to our results, an improvement in dentistry educational programs regarding periodontal medicine must be implemented.

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OBJECTIVE: This cross-sectional study was performed to investigate the association between excess body weight and periodontitis in adults, stratified by sex and age, and using different criteria for obesity. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Enrolled in the study were 345 individuals with a minimum age of 18 years who had attended the Public Health Service in the city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. All individuals underwent a complete periodontal examination and anthropometric measurements and answered a questionnaire regarding their socioeconomic, demographic, health, and lifestyle conditions. Excess body weight (exposure factor) was defined using body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC). Prevalence ratios (PRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were obtained by Poisson regression analysis with robust variance. RESULTS: Periodontitis was found in 74.2% of study participants, with the disease being more prevalent among those individuals with increased WC. The occurrence of overweight was 44.4% and that of obesity ranged from 29.9 to 70.8%, dependent upon the specific definition of obesity that was used. There was a positive association between obesity (WC > 88 cm) and periodontitis only among women, after adjustment for age, smoking habit, education level, diabetes, and family income (PRadjusted: 1.20; 95%CI: [1.01-1.44]). The magnitude of this positive association was higher among women aged 18 to 49 years when the outcome was severe periodontitis, and the exposure was obesity defined by WC. CONCLUSIONS: The findings draw attention to the high frequency of the diseases investigated: overweight, obesity and periodontitis. Moreover, obesity was positively associated with periodontitis in women and younger individuals, demonstrating that among those with obesity, there is a higher probability of having periodontitis. The smaller number study of men in the may have influenced the non-statistically significant association found in that group. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Obese females and younger people are more likely to also have periodontitis. Periodontal evaluation and clinical management of individuals with obesity is recommended.

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BACKGROUND: Maternal hyperglycemia, periodontitis, and adverse gestational outcomes are important health problems. The present study investigated the hypothesis that periodontitis and the glycemic level of mothers may have opposing influences on birth weight (BW). This study evaluated the effect of high glycemic levels, albeit within the normal range, on the association between periodontitis and low birth weight (LBW). METHODS: A total of 732 women took part in this case-control study; 172 were mothers of children with LBW <2,500 g, and 560 were mothers of children with BW ≥2,500 g. The BW of newborns was obtained from medical records, and information on socioeconomic-demographic, lifestyle behavior were obtained through interviews. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels were evaluated, and full-mouth periodontal examination was carried out within 7 days postpartum. Hierarchical and logistic regression analysis evaluated the effect of glycemic levels on the association between periodontitis and LBW by subgroups, estimating odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). RESULTS: In the group with HbA1c levels <5.6%, a statistically significant relationship existed between periodontitis and LBW. Using the Centre for Disease Control/American Academy of Periodontics criteria, the ORadjusted was 1.55; 95% CI: 1.04 to 2.31; using the Gomes-Filho et al. criteria the ORadjusted was 1.91; 95% CI, 1.06 to 3.45. In the group with higher HbA1c levels but still within the normal range (≥5.6% and <6.5%), the findings showed no association between periodontitis and LBW. CONCLUSION: Higher maternal glycemic levels within the normal range, inferior to those indicative of gestational diabetes, diabetes mellitus, or hyperglycemia, and periodontitis have opposing effects on BW, altering the association magnitude.

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between the severity of periodontitis (exposure) and dyslipidemia (outcome). METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study of users of public health services. Periodontitis was defined using the Center for Disease Prevention and Control and the American Academy of Periodontology criteria. Lipid evaluation used data on systemic biomarkers. Dyslipidemia diagnosis was based on the Guidelines of total cardiovascular risk of the World Health Organization. Weight, height, waist circumference, and blood pressure were measured, and socioeconomic-demographic, lifestyle behavior factors, general and oral health conditions of the participants were collected. Hierarchical and logistic regression analyzes were used to determine the association between the exposures and the outcome. Odds Ratios, unadjusted and adjusted, and 95% confidence intervals were estimated. RESULTS: Of 1,011 individuals examined, 75.17% had dyslipidemia, and 84.17% had periodontitis, 0.2% with mild, 48.56% moderate, and 35.41% severe disease. The association between periodontitis and dyslipidemia was maintained through hierarchical analysis and in the multiple regression modeling, showing that the occurrences of dyslipidemia in the group with periodontitis, and its moderate and severe levels, were, respectively, 14%, 30%, and 16% higher compared with those without periodontitis. CONCLUSIONS: The results showed a positive association between moderate and severe periodontitis and dyslipidemia.

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BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown that latex proteins from Plumeria pudica (LPPp) have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects in rats of LPPp on ligature-induced periodontitis, an inflammatory disease. METHODS: The animals were divided into groups: saline (animals without induction of periodontitis), periodontitis (induced periodontitis and untreated) and LPPp (induced periodontitis and treated with 40 mg/kg). The following parameters were evaluated after 20 consecutive days of treatment: gingival bleeding index (GBI), probing pocket depth (PPD), alveolar bone height (ABH) and gingival myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity. In the hepatic tissue, malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH) and histopathological alterations were evaluated. Blood levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were measured. RESULTS: Significant reduction in GBI, PPD and gingival MPO activity and ABH was seen in animals treated with LPPp compared with periodontitis. Values of GSH, MDA, ALT and histopathological evaluation were preserved in animals treated with LPPp. CONCLUSIONS: Treatment with LPPp improved clinical aspects of periodontitis, reduced the blood and hepatic alterations and prevented alveolar bone loss. Data suggest that LPPp have potential for treatment of periodontitis.

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BACKGROUND: Periodontitis and the Triglyceride/High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio have both been associated with cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and obesity. Additionally, the ratio is a possible substitute for predicting insulin resistance. This study investigated the association between periodontitis, its severity levels (exposures), and the TG/HDL-C ratio (outcome). METHODS: A cross-sectional study of public health service users in Brazil considered socioeconomic-demographic characteristics, lifestyle behavior, and general and oral health conditions. Anthropometric measurements and blood pressure were also measured. Systemic biomarker data were obtained, as well as assessment of periodontal diagnosis and its severity. The TG/HDL-C ratio was calculated using the serum triglyceride level over HDL cholesterol and the cut-off point, TG/HDL-C ≥2.3 serving as the cutoff indicting dyslipidemia. Logistic and linear regressions were used to statistically analyze the data. RESULTS: A total of 1011 participants were included, with 84.17% having periodontitis and 49.85% having a TG/HDL-C ratio ≥2.3. For individuals with periodontitis, the odds of TG/HDL-C ratio ≥2.3 were 1.47 times greater than in those without periodontitis (ORAdjusted  = 1.47, 95% CI: 1.02-2.14). Similar results were found for those with moderate and severe periodontitis, with a slight increase in the measurement magnitude with disease severity. CONCLUSION: A positive relationship between periodontitis and the TG/HDL-C ratio ≥2.3 was found, suggesting a possible association with periodontal disease severity.

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AIM: This cross-sectional study sought to investigate the factors possibly related to the impact caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in the practice of periodontists, in two countries. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 254 periodontists with active periodontics licensing in Brazil and the United States participated in the survey. Data were collected through an online questionnaire and the dependent variable was the perceived impact of the pandemic on periodontists' practice routines. Odds ratios were assessed by logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Periodontists in private practice were 83% less likely to report a significant impact of the pandemic on their clinical routine as compared with professionals who work in the public sector or in academic institutions (CI 95%: 0.05-0.47). The financial impact of the pandemic was significantly associated with a perceived severe impact of the pandemic on their routines (OR: 1.36; CI 95%: 1.16-1.61). Professionals who have enhanced their hand-washing routine were more likely to report a significant impact of the pandemic by 3.41 times (CI 95%: 1.28-9.04) relative to those who have not altered their hand-washing protocols. CONCLUSION: The pandemic is associated with a negative impact on the practice of periodontists, especially those working in public sectors and academic institutions.

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INTRODUCTION: Necrotizing periodontitis (NP) is an atypical and painful form of periodontal disease, it is described by a promptly progress of ulceration and destruction of periodontal tissues; the NP is commonly linked to HIV-positive patients. The aim of this report is to present a rare case of severe necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis treated non-surgically. CASE PRESENTATION: A 28-year-old dark skin female patient was referred to a dentistry college with the main complaint of spontaneous gingival bleeding and enlargement, oral pain during deglutition and dental hypersensitivity. Clinical and radiographic examination revealed generalized severe periodontal destruction, extensive bleeding, increased biofilm presence and spontaneous suppuration. Medical exams were requested, red and white blood cells were evaluated and among those exams an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for HIV-1 antibodies, the result reveled reagent to HIV-1. The diagnosis of NP was assigned based on periodontal parameters such as necrosis and ulceration of the coronal portion of interdental papillae and gingival margin. Treatment established was scaling and root planning plus antibiotics. At 3 months of treatment the clinical and periodontal condition were stable. CONCLUSION: This case report highlights a severe and generalized form of NP, where periodontal non-surgical associated with antimicrobials resulted in elimination of the gingival enlargement, necrosis and ulceration of the coronal portion of interdental papillae and significant improvement of periodontal parameters.

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Periodontitis may crosstalk with renal diseases, yet that remains unclear. We investigated whether the renal alterations caused by induced periodontitis are reversible after removal of the ligatures in experimental ligature-induced periodontitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty-four female rats were divided into three groups: control (without periodontitis), periodontitis (20 days of ligature-induced periodontitis), and P20-20 (20 days of ligature-induced periodontitis and 20 days after ligature removal). The following periodontal parameters were assessed: gingival bleeding index, probing pocket depth, myeloperoxidase activity, and alveolar bone height. For renal tissues, histopathology, malonaldehyde (MDA) levels, glutathione (GSH) content, and renal weight were evaluated. In the blood, creatinine, uric acid, albumin, total cholesterol, total protein, and glucose levels were assessed. Total protein and creatinine levels in urine were also investigated. RESULTS: Rat renal tissues did not demonstrate reversal of periodontitis-related changes in the P20-20 group in terms of MDA, GSH, and histopathological evaluations when compared to the periodontitis group. Accordingly, only total cholesterol levels were reversible in the P20-20. CONCLUSION: Renal alterations caused by ligature-induced periodontitis persisted even after removal of ligatures in rats.

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Resumen Objetivo: Conocer la relación entre la enfermedad periodontal y la diabetes mellitus tipo 2, en el control de la glucemia. Diseño y métodos de investigación: Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica utilizando una base de datos (PubMed) con restricción del idioma inglés, buscando las investigaciones más recientes y con el mayor número de sujetos de investigación. Resultados: Los artículos revisados coinciden en que el tratamiento de la enfermedad periodontal mejora el control glucémico en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2, con una disminución promedio de 0,69% en el nivel de hemoglobina glucosilada (HbA1c). Conclusiones: El tratamiento periodontal mejora el control de la glucemia en pacientes con Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2, debido a que disminuye el estado de inflamación sistémica y por lo tanto, también la cantidad de células inflamatorias (como IL6 y TNF- α) que provocan alteraciones en la actividad de la insulina.

Abstract Objective: To know the relationship between periodontal disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus in the control of blood glucose. Design and research methods: A bibliographic search was conducted using a database (PubMed) with english language restriction, looking for the most recent research and with the largest number of research subjects. Results: The articles reviewed coincide in the treatment of periodontal disease improves glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2, with an average of 0.69% in the level of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Conclusions: Periodontal treatment improves glycemic control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, as well as the number of inflammatory cells (such as IL6 and TNF-α) that cause alterations in insulin activity.

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OBJECTIVES: This cross-sectional study tested the presence of collider bias in the relationship between periodontitis and the carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT). METHODS: Data from 480 members of the 1982 Pelotas Birth Cohort, Brazil, were used. Periodontitis at the age of 24 years was determined as the main exposure. cIMT at the age of 30 years was set as the outcome. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) was considered the mediator (collider). Confounding variables included sex, income, BMI and smoking. The association between cIMT and periodontitis was tested in conventional logistic regression stratified on hsCRP levels, marginal structural modelling and sensitivity analysis for collider stratification bias. RESULTS: Conventional adjusted logistic regression analysis showed a positive association between periodontitis and cIMT (OR 1.5; 95% CI 1.1; 2.3). Stratified analysis according to the hsCRP levels revealed that the magnitude of the association was even higher among participants with hsCRP ≥ 3 mg/L (OR 2.2, 95% CI 1.1; 4.2) with 36% collider bias probability. No association between periodontitis and cIMT was found among participants with hsCRP < 3 mg/L (OR 1.3; 95% CI 0.8; 2.1). The association was not detected using marginal structural modelling (OR 1.3, 95% CI 0.8; 2.0). CONCLUSIONS: The association between periodontitis and surrogate markers of cardiovascular disease might be induced by collider bias stratification using conventional regression analysis.

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BACKGROUND: An association between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease is now well documented; however, the effect of periodontitis severity levels on this outcome, specifically on acute myocardial infarction (AMI), remains unexplored. This study investigated the association between levels of periodontitis severity (exposure) and AMI (outcome). METHODS: This case-control study, matched by sex and age, was conducted with 621 participants, with 207 individuals treated in the emergency department of Santa Izabel and Ana Nery Hospitals in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, diagnosed with a first AMI event, and compared to 414 individuals without a diagnosis of AMI. Levels of periodontitis severity followed two criteria: (1) Center for Disease Prevention and Control and American Academy of Periodontology; (2) Gomes-Filho et al. (2018) using criteria that also evaluated bleeding upon probing. Conditional logistic regression analysis was performed and odds ratios (ORs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were obtained. RESULTS: The adjusted association measurements showed a positive association between both severe (ORadjusted ranged from 2.21 to 3.92; 95% CI ranged from 1.03 to 10.05) and moderate periodontitis (ORadjusted ranged from 1.96 to 2.51; 95% CI ranged from 1.02 to 6.19), and AMI, for both periodontitis diagnostic criteria. It demonstrated that among those with moderate and severe periodontitis, the chance of having AMI was approximately two to four times greater than among those without periodontitis. CONCLUSION: The findings demonstrate that there is an association between the severity of the periodontal condition and AMI, suggesting a possible relationship among the levels of periodontitis severity and the cardiovascular condition.

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Introdução: A medicina periodontal é a área da periodontia que investiga a interação fisiológica e patológica entre a saúde do periodonto e/ou a Doença Periodontal na saúde sistêmica do individuo. Atualmente estudos evidenciaram possíveis correlações entre a Doença Periodontal e o Alzheimer, nestes trabalhos os autores consideram que estas patologias dividem fatores de risco e/ou modificadores em comum podendo haver uma relação bidirecional entres estas. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão da literatura para descrever uma correlação entre o Alzheimer e a doença periodontal através dos fatores pro-inflamatórios, imunológicos e periodontopatogênicos. Materiais e Métodos: Foi realizada uma busca na literatura nas bases de dados: Google Acadêmico, PubMed, EBSCO e Scielo, contendo artigos científicos de 2000 até 2019, nos idiomas inglês e português usando os termos de pesquisa e descritores: "Periodontite Crônica" E/OU "Doença de Alzheimer" E/OU "Microbiologia periodontal" E/OU "Citocinas", como critérios de inclusão tivemos estudos de caso-controle, case series e estudos clínicos com criteriosa metodologia, aspectos metodológicos bem organizados estruturalmente e protocolos de pesquisa bem delineados. Conclusão: Consideramos que periodontistas e cirurgiões-dentistas devem estar atentos as possíveis associações entre o Alzheimer e a doença periodontal e durante os atendimentos estar atento aos sinais e sintomas do Alzheimer e orientar a pacientes, familiares e cuidadores quanto a correta higienização bucal, prevenção e tratamento da doença periodontal. (AU)

Introduction: Periodontal medicine is the area of periodontics that investigates the physiological and pathological interaction between periodontal health and / or periodontal disease in the individual's systemic health. Currently, studies have shown possible correlations between Periodontal Disease and Alzheimer's, in these studies, the authors consider that these pathologies divide risk factors and / or modifiers in common, and there may be a bidirectional relationship between them. Objective: To perform a literature review to describe a correlation between Alzheimer's disease and periodontal disease through pro-inflammatory, immunological and periodontopathogenic factors. Materials and Methods: A literature search was performed in the databases: Google Scholar, PubMed, EBSCO and Scielo, containing scientific articles from 2000 to 2019, in the English and Portuguese languages using the search terms and descriptors: "Chronic Periodontitis" E / OR "Alzheimer's Disease" AND / or "Periodontal Microbiology" AND / or "Cytokines", as inclusion criteria we had case-control studies, case series and clinical studies with methodological criteria, well structured methodological aspects and research protocols well outlined. Conclusion: We believe that periodontists and dental surgeons should be aware of the possible associations between Alzheimer's disease and periodontal disease, and during the visits to be alert to the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and to guide patients, family members and caregivers about correct oral hygiene, prevention and treatment of periodontal disease (AU)

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BACKGROUND: Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that causes periodontium and hepatic alterations. Liver disease is related to the intake of foods rich in fat and sugars (high-fat). The objective of this study was to evaluate whether a high-fat diet can aggravate the liver disease caused by ligature-induced periodontitis in rats. METHODS: Twenty-one female rats were divided into three groups (n = 7 in each group): control; periodontitis (periodontitis induced with ligature) and high-fat + periodontitis (received hypercaloric diet and induction of periodontitis). The rats were submitted to the analyses of the following periodontal parameters: gingival bleeding index (GBI), probing pocket depth (PPD), tooth mobility (TM), and alveolar bone height. In the hepatic tissue, the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), total cholesterol, and myeloperoxidase activity (MPO) were measured. Liver samples were also histopathologically evaluated. Finally, blood levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), glucose, total cholesterol, cholesterol high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and uric acid were measured. RESULTS: The high-fat + periodontitis group presented an increase in the steatosis score (P < 0.05) for the histopathologic evaluation, when compared with the periodontitis group. MDA, uric acid and ALT levels also increased, whereas GSH and HDL levels showed lower values. CONCLUSION: A high-fat diet aggravates the liver disease caused by ligature-induced periodontitis in rats.

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Se denomina Medicina Periodontal a la rama de la Odontología que busca las posibles asociaciones entre las enfermedades periodontales y enfermedades sistémicas, y su plausibilidad biológica. Esta relación se puede explicar por el paso directo de bacterias y/o mediadores inflamatorios a la sangre desde el tejido periodontal, pudiendo acceder y colonizar sitios específicos lejanos en el cuerpo, o por la propagación transtraqueal de patógenos periodontales. Si bien en la actualidad se han estudiado hasta 57 condiciones sistémicas relacionadas con las enfermedades orales y periodontales, se ha podido identificar asociaciones con Osteoporosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica, Neumonía, Parto Prematuro y Bajo Peso al Nacer, Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Artritis Reumatoide, Obesidad, Alteraciones Cognitivas, Cáncer, Síndrome Metabólico, Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas, Enfermedad Renal Crónica, entre otras. La presente revisión busca dar a conocer evidencia respecto a la relación entre Periodontitis Crónica y condiciones sistémicas prevalentes en los Adultos y Adultas Mayores

The branch of dentistry enquiring into possible associations between periodontal disease and systemic illness and their plausibility is Periodontal Medicine. This relationship may be explained by the direct passage of bacteria and/or inflammatory mediators from periodontal tissue to the blood, thus reaching and colonising distant sites in the body, or the transtracheal propagation of periodontal pathogens. 57 systemic conditions related to oral and periodontal disease have been studied and associations with osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, COPD, pneumonia, prematurity and low birth weight, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, cognitive alterations, cancer, metabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative diseases and chronic kidney disease, amongst others have been identified. This review aims to bring to light evidence relating to the relationship between chronic periodontitis and systemic conditions prevalent in adults and the elderly.

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Introducción: se reporta a la periodontitis como factor de riesgo de las siguientes enfermedades: diabetes mellitus, partos pretérminos, neonatos bajo peso, infecciones respiratorias, entre otras. Se atribuye destacada importancia al vínculo con enfermedades derivadas de la ateroesclerosis como infartos cardíacos y cerebrales. Objetivo: determinar posible asociación entre enfermedad periodontal e infarto cerebral isquémico aterotrobótico. Materiales y métodos: entre octubre 2015 y marzo del 2016, se realizó un estudio transversal observacional, de casos y controles, en los Hospitales "Freyre de Andrade" y "Dr. Luis Díaz Soto". Se registraron factores de riesgo para el infarto cerebral isquémico aterotrobótico y el estado periodontal, según el indice periodontal de Russell. El grupo control se homologó respecto a los casos en una proporción de 1X1, según edad, sexo, color de la piel y al menos 1 factor de riesgo reconocido del infarto cerebral. Se respetaron principios y normativas bioéticas para investigaciones biomédicas. Se emplearon medidas de resumen para datos cualitativos (frecuencias absolutas y porcentajes). Resultados: fueron estudiados 44 pacientes, 22 casos y 22 controles, mayoritariamente de 71 o más años, masculinos y blancos. Predominaron los pacientes con enfermedad periodontal sobre los sanos periodontalmente, 88,6 % y 11,4 %; respectivamente. La periodontitis fue el estado que prevaleció. La hipertensión arterial fue el factor asociado al infarto cerebral isquémico aterotrobótico que se presentó con mayor frecuencia, 61,4 %. Conclusiones: en todos los grupos la enfermedad periodontal predominó respecto al resto de factores de riesgo explorados del infarto cerebral isquémico, lo que pudiera sugerir asociación entre ambas enfermedades (AU).

Introduction: periodontitis is reported as a risk factor for diseases such as diabetes mellitus, preterm births, low weight neonates, and respiratory infections among others. The relationship between periodontal disease and diseases caused by atherosclerosis such as ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction has been emphasized. Objective: to determine the possible association between periodontal disease and atherothrombotic ischemic cerebral infarction (AICI). Materials and Methods: in the period from October 2015 to March 2016, an observational, case-control, cross-sectional study was carried out at the Hospitals "Freyre de Andrade" and " Dr. Luis Díaz Soto". Risk factors were recorded for AICI and the periodontal state, according to the revised Periodontal Russell's Index. The control group was homologated for cases at a ratio of 1x1, based on age, sex, skin color and at least 1 recognized AICI risk factor. Bioethical principles and regulations for biomedical research were respected. Summary measures were used for qualitative data (absolute frequencies and percentages). Results: 44 patients were studied, 22 cases and 22 controls, most of them aged 71 or more years, male and white. Patients with periodontal disease predominated over the periodontally healthy ones (88, 6 % y 11, 4 % respectively). Periodontitis was the most prevalent condition. High blood pressure was the most frequent factor associated to AICI, 61.4 %. Conclusions: in all groups, periodontal disease prevailed over the rest of the explored AICI risk factors, what may suggest an association between both diseases (AU).

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Introducción: la periodontitis y la infección subgingival anaerobia asociada representan injuria metastásica que disemina mediadores inflamatorios favorecedores de la ateroesclerosis. La alta tasa de mortalidad por enfermedades cardíacas y cerebrovasculares en Cuba demanda estudios sobre factores de riesgo emergentes, para dirigir esfuerzos a su prevención y control. Objetivo: caracterizar la asociación entre enfermedad periodontal inmunoinflamatoria crónica (EPIC) y un grupo de enfermedades derivadas de la aterosclerosis. Materiales y Métodos: entre enero y marzo del 2017 se realizó un estudio transversal descriptivo, de casos y controles, en el consultorio No 13 del Policlínico "19 de Abril", municipio Plaza de la Revolución. Se conformó el grupo de casos con pacientes que padecieron enfermedades seleccionadas derivadas de la ateroesclerosis; el grupo de controles con sujetos que no las habían presentado. Se homologaron según edad, sexo y color de la piel. Se exploraron factores de riesgo ateroescleróticos y prevalencia y severidad de la EPIC según el Índice Periodontal Revisado. Se respetaron normativas bioéticas para investigaciones biomédicas. Se emplearon medidas de resumen para datos cualitativos y la prueba de independencia de chi-cuadrado (x2) para variables cualitativas. Resultados: existió igual cantidad de hombres que de mujeres, mayoritariamente blancos, entre 61 y 70 años. Las complicaciones ateroescleróticas más frecuentes fueron la angina de pecho y el infarto del miocardio. El factor de riesgo más común fue la hipertensión arterial. Solo hubo 3 pacientes sanos según la Periodoncia. Conclusiones: la asociación entre la EPIC y el grupo de enfermedades estudiadas derivadas de la aterosclerosis no fue estadísticamente significativa (AU).

Introduction: Periodontitis and its associated anaerobic subgingival infection represent metastatic injury that disseminates inflammatory mediators, which favor atherosclerosis. The high mortality rate for heart and cerebrovascular diseases in Cuba requires studies on emerging risk factors to direct efforts to their control and prevention. Objective: To characterize the association between chronic immune inflammatory periodontal disease (CIIPD) and some entities derived from atherothrombotic disease. Materials and Methods: Between January and March 2017, a cross - sectional descriptive study of cases and controls was carried out in the Medical Office # 13 of the Policlinic "19 de Abril", municipality of Plaza de la Revolución. The cases group was formed with patients who have suffered the chosen diseases derived from arteriosclerosis. The control group was formed by 1 X 1 mating, with subjects who had not presented diseases derived from atherosclerosis. They were validated according to age, sex and skin color. Atherosclerotic risk factors were explored, and also the prevalence and severity of CIIPD according to the Revised Periodontal Index. Bioethical principles and regulations for biomedical research were fulfilled. Summary measures were used for qualitative data and independent chi square test (X2) for qualitative variables. Results: The amount of men and women was the same, mostly white persons, aged 61-70 years. The most frequent atherosclerotic complications were angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. The most common risk factor was hypertension. From the point of view of Periodontics, there were only 3 healthy patients. Conclusions: The association among CIIPD and the chosen diseases derived from arteriosclerosis was not statiscally significant (AU).

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate whether experimental periodontitis cause changes to the renal tissues and imbalance in oxidative stress in kidneys. METHODS: Twenty-two female Wistar rats were separated into two groups: control and periodontitis. We assessed the following parameters: gingival bleeding index (GBI), tooth mobility, gum malondialdehyde (MDA), myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, probing pocket depth (PPD), alveolar bone loss (ABL) for periodontal tissues; histomorphometric measures associated with renal corpuscle and histopathological aspects (evaluation of brush border) for kidneys; as also blood and urine biomarkers. Finally, we evaluated renal oxidative stress through glutathione (GSH) and MDA respectively. RESULTS: With regard to renal histomorphometry, significant differences were observed in all parameters assessed. In relation periodic acid Schiff (PAS) staining, disruption was observed of brush border in the periodontitis group in the renal tubules in comparison with the control group. The periodontitis group presented significantly higher MDA and lower GSH concentrations in the kidneys compared with animals without periodontitis. CONCLUSION: The induced periodontitis caused histomorphometric changes in renal tissues as well as disruption of the brush border in renal tubules, alterations associated with increase in oxidative stress in kidneys. However, these alterations were not sufficient to cause differences in the renal function markers.

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Periodontal disease has been described as playing a role in the atherosclerosis process, and its relation with intimal thickness and vascular endothelial function (EF) has been investigated. The present study sought to determine whether there are differences in parameters of arterial stiffness and EF between patients with and without severe periodontal disease (SPD). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Patients referred to the School of Dentistry University of Buenos Aires, were assessed. Demographic characteristics, atherogenic risk factors and concomitant pathologies were recorded. Patients with known cardiovascular pathology were excluded. Using carotid Doppler ultrasound an operator assessed arterial stiffness parameters: compliance, elastic modulus (EM), ß stiffness index (ßSI) and vascular EF by brachial artery flow-mediated dilatation. The patients were divided into two groups: with and without SPD. RESULTS: Forty patients were included; 60% were women; 15 were in the SPD group and 25 in the group without SPD. Respective results of the studied variables were: age 56.53 ± 17.58 vs. 51.12 ± 12.97 years (NS); probing depth 2.53 ± 1.30 (95% CI 1.81-3.25) vs. 1.25 ± 0.51 (95% CI 1.31-1.73) p = 0.02; clinical attachment level 4.80 ± 2.00 (95% CI 3.69-5.91) vs. 1.72 ± 0.93 (95% CI 1.33-2.11) p = 0.001; intimal thickness 0.10 ± 0.17 (95% CI 0.095-0.11) vs. 0.82 ± 0.18 (95% CI 0.074-0.98) (NS); EM 48.33 ± 12.53 vs. 38.86 ± 7.69 (p = 0.005); ßSI 4.21 ± 1.03 vs. 3.64 ± 1.02 (p = 0.004); EF 16.13 ± 5.02 vs. 22.76 ± 4.50 (p = 0.0003). Correlation between: EM and clinical attachment level r = 0.58 (p < 0.001), ßSI and clinical attachment level r = 0.66 (p < 0.001), EF and clinical attachment level 0.59 (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Parameters of arterial stiffness and EF were worse in patients with SPD and correlated moderately with clinical attachment level. Correlation with compliance and EF was negative.

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