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Finite element analysis (FEA) has been used to analyze the behavior of dental materials, mainly in implantology. However, FEA is a mechanical analysis and few studies have tried to simulate the biological characteristics of the healing process of loaded implants. This study used the rule of mixtures to simulate the biological healing process of immediate implants in an alveolus socket and bone-implant junction interface through FEA. Three-dimensional geometric models of the structures were obtained, and material properties were derived from the literature. The rule of mixtures was used to simulate the healing periods-immediate and early loading, in which the concentration of each cell type, based on in vivo studies, influenced the final elastic moduli. A 100 N occlusal load was simulated in axial and oblique directions. The models were evaluated for maximum and minimum principal strains, and the bone overload was assessed through Frost's mechanostat. There was a higher strain concentration in the healing regions and cortical bone tissue near the cervical portion. The bone overload was higher in the immediate load condition. The method used in this study may help to simulate the biological healing process and could be useful to relate FEA results to clinical practice.
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Implantes Dentários , Módulo de Elasticidade , Análise de Elementos Finitos , Carga Imediata em Implante Dentário , Alvéolo Dental , Cicatrização , Humanos , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Cicatrização/fisiologia , Fenômenos Biomecânicos , Simulação por Computador , Interface Osso-Implante/fisiologia , Estresse Mecânico , Processo Alveolar/fisiologia , Modelos Biológicos , Osseointegração/fisiologia , Força de Mordida , Análise do Estresse Dentário/métodos , Osteoblastos/fisiologia , Osso Cortical/fisiologia , Imageamento Tridimensional/métodosRESUMO
AIM: This study determined the optimum gamma irradiation dosage to sterilize sodium hyaluronate (HY), single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT), multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and CNT functionalized with HY (HY-SWCNT and HY-MWCNT), evaluated the structural integrity of the materials and assessed whether sterilized materials kept biological properties without affecting renal function. MAIN METHODS: Materials were submitted to dosages of 100 gγ to 30 Kgγ and plated onto agar mediums for colony forming units (CFUs) counting. Sterilized samples were inoculated with 107Bacillus clausii, submitted again to gamma irradiation, and plated in agar mediums for CFUs counting. Scanning electron microscope was used for structural evaluation of sterilized materials. Tooth sockets of rats were treated with sterilized materials for bone formation assessment and renal function of the animals was analyzed. KEY FINDINGS: The optimum gamma dosage for sterilization was 250 gγ for HY and 2.5 Kgγ for the other materials without meaningful structural changes. Sterilized materials significantly increased bone formation (p < 0.05) and they did not compromise renal function and structure. SIGNIFICANCE: Gamma irradiation efficiently sterilized HY, SWCNT, MWCNT, HY-SWCNT and HY-MWCNT without affecting structural aspects while maintaining their desirable biological properties.
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Materiais Dentários/efeitos da radiação , Raios gama , Ácido Hialurônico/efeitos da radiação , Nanotubos de Carbono/efeitos da radiação , Osteogênese/efeitos dos fármacos , Alvéolo Dental/efeitos dos fármacos , Animais , Bacillus clausii/efeitos da radiação , Contagem de Colônia Microbiana , Materiais Dentários/química , Materiais Dentários/farmacologia , Humanos , Ácido Hialurônico/química , Ácido Hialurônico/farmacologia , Testes de Função Renal , Masculino , Dente Molar/cirurgia , Nanotubos de Carbono/química , Nanotubos de Carbono/ultraestrutura , Ratos , Ratos Wistar , Esterilização/métodos , Extração Dentária/métodos , Alvéolo Dental/microbiologia , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Alvéolo Dental/cirurgia , Cicatrização/efeitos dos fármacosRESUMO
This study evaluated the effects of hyaluronic acid (HA) on bone repair of human dental sockets. Thirty-two lower first premolars were extracted from 16 patients (2 per patient) for orthodontic reasons. Following the extractions, one socket was randomly filled with 1% HA gel, while the other was allowed to naturally fill with blood clot. After 30 and 90 days of surgery, patients underwent cone beam computed tomography. Five central orthoradial slices were captured from each socket. The gray intensity was measured in each image and results were reported as mean percentage of bone formation. The buccolingual alveolar ridge width was measured and dimensional changes were compared between the postoperative intervals. The pattern of alveolar trabecular bone was evaluated through the fractal dimension. Treated sockets showed a higher percentage of bone formation and fractal dimension values (58.17% and 1.098, respectively) compared with controls (48.97% and 1.074, respectively) in the 30-day postoperative period (p < 0.05). After 90 days, there was no significant difference between groups. Additionally, no significant difference was found between groups regarding the alveolar dimensions (p > 0.05). Use of 1% HA gel after tooth extraction accelerates bone repair in human dental sockets.
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Regeneração Óssea/efeitos dos fármacos , Ácido Hialurônico/farmacologia , Extração Dentária/métodos , Alvéolo Dental/efeitos dos fármacos , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Dente Pré-Molar , Criança , Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Osteogênese/efeitos dos fármacos , Osteogênese/fisiologia , Período Pós-Operatório , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Estatísticas não Paramétricas , Fatores de Tempo , Alvéolo Dental/diagnóstico por imagem , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto JovemRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Alveolar bone healing after upper incisor extraction in rats is a classical model of preclinical studies. The underlying morphometric, cellular and molecular mechanism, however, remains imprecise in a unique study. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was therefore to characterize the alveolar bone healing after upper incisor extraction in rats by micro computed tomographic (Micro-CT), immunohistochemical and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty animals (Rattus norvegicus, Albinus Wistar) were divided into three groups after upper incisors extraction at 7, 14, and 28 days. Micro-CT was evaluated based on the morphometric parameters. Subsequently, the histological analyses and immunostaining of osteoprotegerin (OPG), receptor activator of nuclear kappa B ligand (RANKL) and tartrate resistant acid phosphate (TRAP) was performed. In addition, RT-PCR analyses of OPG, RANKL, the runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), osteocalcin (OC), osteopontin (OPN), osterix (OST) and receptor activator of nuclear kappa B (RANK) were performed to determine the expression of these proteins in the alveolar bone healing. RESULTS: Micro-CT: The morphometric parameters of bone volume and trabecular thickness progressively increased over time. Consequently, a gradual decrease in trabecular separation, trabecular space and total bone porosity was observed. Immunohistochemical: There were no differences statistically significant between the positive labeling for OPG, RANKL and TRAP in the different periods. RT-PCR: At 28 days, there was a significant increase in OPG expression, while RANKL expression and the RANKL/OPG ratio both decreased over time. CONCLUSION: Micro-CT showed the newly formed bone had favorable morphometric characteristics of quality and quantity. Beyond the RUNX2, OC, OPN, OST, and RANK proteins expressed in the alveolar bone healing, OPG and RANKL activity showed to be essential for activation of basic multicellular units during the alveolar bone healing.
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Remodelação Óssea/fisiologia , Alvéolo Dental/diagnóstico por imagem , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Cicatrização/fisiologia , Animais , Subunidade alfa 1 de Fator de Ligação ao Core/análise , Expressão Gênica , Imuno-Histoquímica , Masculino , Osteocalcina/análise , Osteopontina/análise , Osteoprotegerina/análise , Ligante RANK/análise , Ratos Wistar , Valores de Referência , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase Via Transcriptase Reversa , Fosfatase Ácida Resistente a Tartarato/análise , Fatores de Tempo , Extração Dentária , Fatores de Transcrição/análise , Microtomografia por Raio-XRESUMO
This study aimed to evaluate bone repair in rat dental sockets after implanting nanostructured carbonated hydroxyapatite/sodium alginate (CHA) and nanostructured carbonated hydroxyapatite/sodium alginate containing 5% strontium microspheres (SrCHA) as bone substitute materials. Twenty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into two experimental groups: CHA and SrCHA (n=5/period/group). After one and 6 weeks of extraction of the right maxillary central incisor and biomaterial implantation, 5 µm bone blocks were obtained for histomorphometric evaluation. The parameters evaluated were remaining biomaterial, loose connective tissue and newly formed bone in a standard area. Statistical analysis was performed by Mann-Withney and and Wilcoxon tests at 95% level of significance. The histomorphometric results showed that the microspheres showed similar fragmentation and bio-absorbation (p>0.05). We observed the formation of new bones in both groups during the same experimental periods; however, the new bone formation differed significantly between the weeks 1 and 6 (p=0.0039) in both groups. The CHA and SrCHA biomaterials were biocompatible, osteoconductive and bioabsorbable, indicating their great potential for clinical use as bone substitutes.
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Alginatos/farmacologia , Regeneração Óssea/efeitos dos fármacos , Substitutos Ósseos/farmacologia , Carbonatos/farmacologia , Durapatita/farmacologia , Nanoestruturas/uso terapêutico , Estrôncio/farmacologia , Alvéolo Dental/efeitos dos fármacos , Alginatos/química , Animais , Regeneração Óssea/fisiologia , Substitutos Ósseos/química , Transplante Ósseo/métodos , Carbonatos/química , Durapatita/química , Ácido Glucurônico/química , Ácido Glucurônico/farmacologia , Ácidos Hexurônicos/química , Ácidos Hexurônicos/farmacologia , Masculino , Nanoestruturas/química , Osteogênese/efeitos dos fármacos , Osteogênese/fisiologia , Distribuição Aleatória , Ratos Wistar , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Espectroscopia de Infravermelho com Transformada de Fourier , Estrôncio/química , Fatores de Tempo , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
The process of alveolar bone healing can be influenced by several local and systemic factors, which include the immune system and healing related genes. However, the exact role of host inflammatory responsiveness and genetic background in bone healing process remains unclear. In this context, we evaluated the influence inflammation in alveolar bone healing taking advantage of mice strains genetically selected for maximum (AIRmax) or minimum (AIRmin) acute inflammatory response, as well AIR strains homozygous for RR/SS Slc11a1 genotypes. Experimental groups (N=5/time/group) comprised 8-week-old male or female AIRmax and AIRmin; and substrains AIRminRR, AIRminSS and AIRmaxRR and AIRmaxSS; submitted to extraction of upper right incisor and evaluated at 0, 3, 7, 14 and 21 days after upper incision extraction by micro-computed tomography (CT), histomorphometry, birefringence, immunohistochemistry and molecular (PCRArray) analysis. Initially, our results demonstrated that AIRmin mice presented an early increase (p<0.05) in bone volume, hyperdense regions, density of bone matrix and osteoblasts, increased (p<0.05) expressed of BMP4, BMP7 and RUNX2 when compared to AIRmax strain. AIRmin mice also presented lower counts of GR1+ and CD80+ cells, and higher counts of F4/80+ and CD206+ cells, in parallel with higher mRNA expression of CX3CL1, CCL5, CCR5 and ARG when compared to AIRmax animals. In late repair stages, the AIRmin strain presented a decreased (p<0.05) density of osteoclast and blood vessels than AIRmax, along lower RANKL and Catepk and higher PHEX and SOST mRNA expression, but the healing outcome at the endpoint was similar in AIRmin and AIRmax strains. When analyzed the effect of RR/SS Slc11a1 genotypes was evaluated in parallel with the influence AIRmin/AIRmax background, we initially observed that the AIRmax strain, associated with both RR and SS Slc11a1 genotypes, presented a more effective bone healing, characterized by increased (p<0.05) of bone volume and predominance of red fiber in analysis in contrast to AIRmin strains. AIRmaxRR presented increased (p<0.05) F4/80+ and decreased CD80+ e CD206+ cells count, while AIRmaxSS presented increased (p<0.05) GR1+, F4/80+ and CD80+ and decreased CD206+ cells. When the analysis was performed in order to address the influence Slc11a1 variants, AIRmaxSS strain presented a bone healing delay when compared to AIRmaxRR; characterized by decreased (p<0.05) of bone volume, trabecular number and red collagen fibers, increased (p<0.05) GR1+ and CD80+ and decreased F4/80+ and CD206+. Conversely, AIRminSS presented a more effective healing when compared with AIRminRR mice; characterized by increased (p<0.05) of bone volume, trabecular number/separation and red birefringence, increased GR1+ and decreased CD206+ cells count. In conclusion, while AIRmin and AIRmax strains presents a similar healing outcome at the endpoint, the early repair in AIRmin strain was associated with decreased presence of neutrophils and M1 macrophages, and increased M2 macrophages. Additionally, our while results showed that AIRmax inflammatory background was associated to a more effective bone healing process irrespective of the presence of RR/SS Slc11a1 genotypes, RR genotype favors the healing in AIRmax background and SS genotype was found to favor the healing in the AIRmin background.(AU)
O processo de reparo ósseo alveolar pode ser influenciado por vários fatores locais e sistêmicos, que incluem o sistema imunológico e os genes relacionados ao reparo. No entanto, o exato papel da resposta inflamatória do hospedeiro e genético background no processo de reparo ósseo ainda não está claro. Neste contexto, avaliamos a influência da inflamação no reparo óssea alveolar, em camundongos selecionadas geneticamente para uma resposta inflamatória aguda máxima (AIRmax) ou mínima (AIRmin), como também em camundongos AIR homozigoto para os alelos RR/SS do gene Slc11a1.Neste estudo foram utilizados camundongos machos e fêmeas (N=5/tempo/grupo), das linhagens selecionados para máxima e mínima (AIRmax e AIRmin) reação inflamatória, e também as sublinhagens AIRminRR, AIRminSS, AIRmaxRR e AIRmaxSS com idade aproximada de 8 semanas. Todos foram submetidos à extração do incisivo superior direito e avaliados nos períodos de 0, 3, 7, 14 e 21 dias pós extração, seguido pela análise tomografia computadorizada (CT), análise histomorfometria, análise de birrefringência, análise imuno-histoquímica e análise molecular (PCRArray). Inicialmente, nossos resultados demonstraram que a linhagem AIRmin, no período inicial, apresentou um aumento (p<0.05) no volume ósseo, nas regiões hiperdensas, na densidade de matriz óssea e osteoblastos, seguido pelo aumento (p<0.05) na expressão de BMP4, BMP7 e RUNX2 quando comparado a linhagem AIRmax. Camundongos AIRmin também apresentou uma menor contagem de células GR1+ e CD80+ e aumento da contagem de células F4/80+ e CD206+, em paralelo com aumento da expressão de mRNA de CX3CL1, CCL5, CCR5 e ARG quando comparado aos camundongos AIRmax. Nos períodos tardios, a linhagem AIRmin apresentou uma diminuição (p<0.05) na densidade de osteoclastos e vasos sanguíneos em comparação AIRmax, seguido por uma diminuição na expressão de mRNA de RANKL e Catepk e aumento de PHEX e SOST, mas o processo de reparo ósseo alveolar, no período final foi semelhante entres as linhagens AIRmin e AIRmax. Quando analisamos o efeito dos alelos RR/SS do gene Slc11a1 em paralelo com a influência do background AIRmin/AIRmax, nós inicialmente observamos que a linhagem AIRmax associada com ambos os alelos RR/SS do gene Slc11a1 apresentaram um processo de reparo mais efetivo, caracterizado pelo aumento (p<0.05) volume ósseo e predominância de fibras vermelhas em comparação com a linhagem AIRmin. Camundongos AIRmaxRR apresentaram aumento (p<0.05) na contagem de células F4/80+ e diminuição na contagem de células CD80+ e CD206+, enquanto, camundongos AIRmaxSS apresentou um aumento (p<0.05) na contagem de células GR1+, F4/80+, CD80+ e diminuição na contagem de células CD206+. Quando analisamos a influência dos alelos do gene Slc11a1, a linhagem AIRmaxSS apresentaram um atraso no reparo óssea quando comparado ao AIRmaxRR; caracterizado pela diminuição (p<0.05) do volume ósseo, número trabecular e fibras colágenas vermelhas, seguido pelo aumento (p<0.05) da contagem de células GR1+ e CD80+ e diminuição de células F4/80+ e CD206+. Por outro lado, camundongos AIRminSS apresentaram um reparo ósseo mais efetivo quando comparada com AIRminRR; caracterizada pelo aumento (p<0.05) do volume ósseo, número / separação trabecular e birrefringência das fibras colágenas no espectro vermelho, seguido pelo aumento da contagem de células GR1+ e diminuição das células CD206+. Diante disso, os nossos resultados demonstraram que as linhagens AIRmin e AIRmax apresentaram um processo de reparo ósseo alveolar semelhantes no período final do reparo, enquanto no reparo inicial a linhagem AIRmin estava associada com a diminuição de neutrófilos e macrófagos M1 e aumento dos macrófagos M2. Além disso, nossos resultados demonstraram que background AIRmax estava associado a um processo de reparo mais efetivo, independentemente da presença de genótipos RR/SS Slc11a1, o genótipo RR favorece o reparo no background AIRmax e o genótipo SS favoreceu a reparo no background AIRmin.(AU)
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Animais , Masculino , Feminino , Camundongos , Regeneração Óssea/genética , Proteínas de Transporte de Cátions/fisiologia , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Imuno-Histoquímica , Osteíte/patologia , Osteíte/fisiopatologia , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase em Tempo Real , Fatores de Tempo , Microtomografia por Raio-XRESUMO
Abstract This study evaluated the effects of hyaluronic acid (HA) on bone repair of human dental sockets. Thirty-two lower first premolars were extracted from 16 patients (2 per patient) for orthodontic reasons. Following the extractions, one socket was randomly filled with 1% HA gel, while the other was allowed to naturally fill with blood clot. After 30 and 90 days of surgery, patients underwent cone beam computed tomography. Five central orthoradial slices were captured from each socket. The gray intensity was measured in each image and results were reported as mean percentage of bone formation. The buccolingual alveolar ridge width was measured and dimensional changes were compared between the postoperative intervals. The pattern of alveolar trabecular bone was evaluated through the fractal dimension. Treated sockets showed a higher percentage of bone formation and fractal dimension values (58.17% and 1.098, respectively) compared with controls (48.97% and 1.074, respectively) in the 30-day postoperative period (p < 0.05). After 90 days, there was no significant difference between groups. Additionally, no significant difference was found between groups regarding the alveolar dimensions (p > 0.05). Use of 1% HA gel after tooth extraction accelerates bone repair in human dental sockets.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Criança , Adolescente , Adulto , Adulto Jovem , Extração Dentária/métodos , Regeneração Óssea/efeitos dos fármacos , Alvéolo Dental/efeitos dos fármacos , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Ácido Hialurônico/farmacologia , Osteogênese/efeitos dos fármacos , Osteogênese/fisiologia , Período Pós-Operatório , Fatores de Tempo , Dente Pré-Molar , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Resultado do Tratamento , Estatísticas não Paramétricas , Alvéolo Dental/diagnóstico por imagem , Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe CônicoRESUMO
Abstract Alveolar bone healing after upper incisor extraction in rats is a classical model of preclinical studies. The underlying morphometric, cellular and molecular mechanism, however, remains imprecise in a unique study. Objectives The aim of this study was therefore to characterize the alveolar bone healing after upper incisor extraction in rats by micro computed tomographic (Micro-CT), immunohistochemical and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis. Material and Methods Thirty animals (Rattus norvegicus, Albinus Wistar) were divided into three groups after upper incisors extraction at 7, 14, and 28 days. Micro-CT was evaluated based on the morphometric parameters. Subsequently, the histological analyses and immunostaining of osteoprotegerin (OPG), receptor activator of nuclear kappa B ligand (RANKL) and tartrate resistant acid phosphate (TRAP) was performed. In addition, RT-PCR analyses of OPG, RANKL, the runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), osteocalcin (OC), osteopontin (OPN), osterix (OST) and receptor activator of nuclear kappa B (RANK) were performed to determine the expression of these proteins in the alveolar bone healing. Results Micro-CT: The morphometric parameters of bone volume and trabecular thickness progressively increased over time. Consequently, a gradual decrease in trabecular separation, trabecular space and total bone porosity was observed. Immunohistochemical: There were no differences statistically significant between the positive labeling for OPG, RANKL and TRAP in the different periods. RT-PCR: At 28 days, there was a significant increase in OPG expression, while RANKL expression and the RANKL/OPG ratio both decreased over time. Conclusion Micro-CT showed the newly formed bone had favorable morphometric characteristics of quality and quantity. Beyond the RUNX2, OC, OPN, OST, and RANK proteins expressed in the alveolar bone healing, OPG and RANKL activity showed to be essential for activation of basic multicellular units during the alveolar bone healing.
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Humanos , Masculino , Cicatrização/fisiologia , Remodelação Óssea/fisiologia , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Alvéolo Dental/diagnóstico por imagem , Valores de Referência , Fatores de Tempo , Extração Dentária , Fatores de Transcrição/análise , Imuno-Histoquímica , Expressão Gênica , Osteocalcina/análise , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Ratos Wistar , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase Via Transcriptase Reversa , Subunidade alfa 1 de Fator de Ligação ao Core/análise , Osteopontina/análise , Ligante RANK/análise , Osteoprotegerina/análise , Microtomografia por Raio-X , Fosfatase Ácida Resistente a Tartarato/análiseRESUMO
ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to evaluate bone repair in rat dental sockets after implanting nanostructured carbonated hydroxyapatite/sodium alginate (CHA) and nanostructured carbonated hydroxyapatite/sodium alginate containing 5% strontium microspheres (SrCHA) as bone substitute materials. Methods: Twenty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into two experimental groups: CHA and SrCHA (n=5/period/group). After one and 6 weeks of extraction of the right maxillary central incisor and biomaterial implantation, 5 μm bone blocks were obtained for histomorphometric evaluation. The parameters evaluated were remaining biomaterial, loose connective tissue and newly formed bone in a standard area. Statistical analysis was performed by Mann-Withney and and Wilcoxon tests at 95% level of significance. Results: The histomorphometric results showed that the microspheres showed similar fragmentation and bio-absorbation (p>0.05). We observed the formation of new bones in both groups during the same experimental periods; however, the new bone formation differed significantly between the weeks 1 and 6 (p=0.0039) in both groups. Conclusion: The CHA and SrCHA biomaterials were biocompatible, osteoconductive and bioabsorbable, indicating their great potential for clinical use as bone substitutes.
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Animais , Masculino , Estrôncio/farmacologia , Regeneração Óssea/efeitos dos fármacos , Carbonatos/farmacologia , Durapatita/farmacologia , Substitutos Ósseos/farmacologia , Alvéolo Dental/efeitos dos fármacos , Nanoestruturas/uso terapêutico , Alginatos/farmacologia , Osteogênese/efeitos dos fármacos , Osteogênese/fisiologia , Estrôncio/química , Fatores de Tempo , Regeneração Óssea/fisiologia , Carbonatos/química , Distribuição Aleatória , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Transplante Ósseo/métodos , Resultado do Tratamento , Ratos Wistar , Espectroscopia de Infravermelho com Transformada de Fourier , Durapatita/química , Substitutos Ósseos/química , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Ácido Glucurônico/farmacologia , Ácido Glucurônico/química , Nanoestruturas/química , Alginatos/química , Ácidos Hexurônicos/farmacologia , Ácidos Hexurônicos/químicaRESUMO
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate bone regeneration at surgically created dehiscence buccal defects at implants placed immediately into extraction sockets (IPIES) of small dimensions filled with autogenous bone or deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) associated with a collagen membrane. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eight Labrador dogs were used and implants were placed immediately into the extraction sockets of the second premolar. The buccal wall was subsequently removed to create a standardized defect, 4 mm wide coronally, 2 mm wide apically, and 6 mm high. Autogenous bone particles (AB) or DBBM granules were used to fill the defects. All surgical sites were subsequently covered by a resorbable collagen membrane and a non-submerged healing was allowed. After 4 months, the animals were euthanized and bone blocks harvested and processed for histomorphometric analysis. RESULTS: The bony crest at the buccal aspect (C) was located 2.3 ± 0.8 mm and 1.7 ± 0.7 mm apically to the implant shoulder (IS) at the AB and DBBM sites, respectively. The coronal levels of osseointegration at the buccal aspect (B) were located 2.7 ± 0.7 mm and 2.2 ± 1.0 mm apically to IS at the AB and DBBM sites, respectively. At the AB sites, the peri-implant mucosa was located 4.3 ± 0.9 mm, 4.7 ± 0.9 mm, and 2.0 ± 1.6 mm coronally to C, B, and IS, respectively. The corresponding values at the DBBM sites were 4.3 ± 0.6 mm, 4.8 ± 0.6 mm, and 2.5 ± 0.8 mm, respectively. No statistically significant differences were found. CONCLUSIONS: The treatment of surgically created buccal defects at IPIES sites using Bio-Oss® (Geistlich Biomaterials, Wolhusen, LU, Switzerland) or autogenous bone, concomitantly with a collagen membrane, engenders bone regeneration to a similar extent after 4 months of healing.
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Regeneração Óssea , Substitutos Ósseos , Implantes Dentários , Carga Imediata em Implante Dentário , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Animais , Bovinos , Colágeno , Cães , Modelos Animais , Mucosa Bucal/fisiologia , Mucosa Bucal/cirurgia , Alvéolo Dental/cirurgia , Transplante AutólogoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: It is expected that 40% to 60% of initial alveolar bone volume will be lost up to 6 months after tooth extraction. OsteoScaf(TM) (TRT, Toronto, ON, Canada) (poly (DL-lactide-co-glycololide/calcium phosphate [PLGA/CaP] scaffold) is a novel bone substitute material and represents a promising alternative for maintaining alveolar bone integrity in this clinical scenario. PURPOSE: Here it was hypothesized that OsteoScaf would reduce alveolar bone lost after tooth extraction in patient, acting as a clot-retention device. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 10 patients (32 sockets) were included in the study, of which 16 sockets were grafted with OsteoScaf and 16 were used as control (coagulum alone). Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was performed both immediately following extraction and also at 120 days postoperatively, at which time biopsy samples were also harvested for histological analyses. RESULTS: Quantitative analysis of CBCT showed less bone resorption in the OsteoScaf groups, being 10.5% to 14.4% less bone lost in the center of the socket, 15.4% in the buccal region, and 12.6% in the palatal. Qualitative histological analysis showed new bone tissue in direct apposition to the scaffold - demonstrating its osteoconductive nature. CONCLUSION: OsteoScaf diminished the expected bone lost during the postextraction remodeling of the alveolar bone ridge at 120 days postextraction.
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Remodelação Óssea/efeitos dos fármacos , Substitutos Ósseos , Ácido Láctico/farmacologia , Ácido Poliglicólico/farmacologia , Extração Dentária , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Perda do Osso Alveolar/prevenção & controle , Processo Alveolar/anatomia & histologia , Processo Alveolar/fisiologia , Análise de Variância , Materiais Biocompatíveis , Humanos , Copolímero de Ácido Poliláctico e Ácido Poliglicólico , CicatrizaçãoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: It is not yet well understood to what extent different implant-abutment mismatch sizes and implant-abutment connection types may influence the peri-implant biomechanical environment of implants in different clinical situations. METHODS: Computed tomography-based finite element models comprising a maxillary central incisor socket and 4.5 × 13 mm outer-diameter implants with external and internal hex connection types were constructed. The abutments were designed with diameters of 3.5 mm (platform switching [PS] with 1 mm of diametral mismatch [PS - 1]), 4.0 mm (PS with 0.5 mm of diametral mismatch [PS - 0.5]), and 4.5 mm (conventional matching implant-abutment design [CD]). Analysis of variance at the 95% confidence interval was used to evaluate peak equivalent strain (EQV strain) in the bone, bone volume affected by a strain >4,000 µÎµ (EQV strain >4,000 µÎµ), the peak von Mises stress (EQV stress) in abutment screw, and the bone-implant relative displacement. RESULTS: Similar bone strain levels (EQV strain and EQV strain >4,000 µÎµ) were encountered in PS - 1, PS - 0.5, and CD models for immediately placed implants, independent of the connection type. For immediately loaded implants, slightly smaller peak EQV strain and EQV strain >4,000 µÎµ were found for PS - 1. However, for both connection types in osseointegrated models, the higher the mismatch size, the lesser the amount of strain found. CONCLUSIONS: The increase in mismatch size of PS configuration results in a significant decrease of strain levels in bone for osseointegrated implants, principally for external hex connections. No significant effect of PS could be noted in immediately placed implants.
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Projeto do Implante Dentário-Pivô , Implantação Dentária Endóssea/métodos , Análise de Elementos Finitos , Processo Alveolar/fisiologia , Fenômenos Biomecânicos , Desenho Assistido por Computador , Fricção , Humanos , Processamento de Imagem Assistida por Computador/métodos , Imageamento Tridimensional/métodos , Carga Imediata em Implante Dentário/métodos , Incisivo/fisiologia , Maxila/fisiologia , Osseointegração/fisiologia , Estresse Mecânico , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X/métodos , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologiaRESUMO
The aim of the present research was to analyze ultrastructural and immunohistochemical aspects of the alveolar repair after the extraction of molars of alendronate (ALN)-treated rats. Wistar rats received 2.5mg/kg body wt/day of ALN during 14 days previously and 7, 14 and 21 days after the extraction of the second mandibular molar. Specimens were fixed in 2% glutaraldehyde + 2.5% formaldehyde under microwave irradiation, decalcified in 4.13% EDTA and paraffin embedded for TRAP histochemistry and immunohistochemistry for OPN, BSP and endoglin, or embedded in Spurr epoxy resin for TEM analysis. Additional specimens had their soft tissues removed and were processed for scanning electron microscopy. The ALN group presented latent TRAP-positive osteoclasts and nonresorbed alveolar crests with bacterial infection. Mild bone necrosis signs were observed at all time points studied. Ultrastructurally, empty osteocyte lacunae were observed and bone trabeculae surface presented hyalinized aspect. A significant delay in alveolar repair occurred, as well as decreased angiogenesis. ALN treatment provoked mild signs of bone necrosis, despite the high dose employed. The present findings add new information about the ultrastructural aspect of the early repair of rats under ALN treatment and highlight for giving attention when oral surgeries are performed in patients using this drug.
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Alendronato/administração & dosagem , Conservadores da Densidade Óssea/administração & dosagem , Extração Dentária , Alvéolo Dental/citologia , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Cicatrização , Animais , Histocitoquímica , Imuno-Histoquímica , Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura , Ratos WistarRESUMO
O metabolismo ósseo é influenciado por fatores endócrinos, genéticos, de crescimento, sistema RANK/RANKL/OPG, além de uma variedade de moléculas regulatórias, como as citocinas. Citocinas têm sido implicadas na patogênese de doenças ósseas, no entanto, ainda pouco se sabe sobre os mecanismos envolvidos na interação entre o sistema ósseo e imunológico no processo de reparo ósseo. O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar o papel de TNF-α e IL-10 no reparo ósseo alveolar em condições homeostáticas (controle [C]) e infecciosas (alveolite experimental [A]) pós exodontia em camundongos C57Bl/6 (WT), TNFp55KO e IL-10KO. Após a cirurgia nos grupos infectados foi induzida a alveolite por meio de isquemia do alvéolo e uma suspensão de secreção purulenta. As maxilas foram coletadas em 0h, 7, 14 e 21 dias após a extração do incisivo superior para análises histológica, histomorfométrica e molecular (RealTimePCR). Na análise histomorfométrica foram quantificados os parâmetros coágulo, células inflamatórias, fibras, fibroblastos, vasos sanguíneos, matriz óssea, osteoblastos, osteoclastos, e outros espaço do líquido intersticial e medula óssea. Na análise molecular (RealTimePCR) foram quantificados a expressão de fatores de crescimento, marcadores ósseos e de matriz extracelular, citocinas e quimiocinas envolvidos no processo. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos ao teste OneWay ANOVA seguido do teste de comparação múltipla de Tukey. Os resultados demonstraram que nos camundongos WT-C houve a formação inicial de coágulo (0 hora) com início da expressão de BMP2, BMP4, BMP7, TGFb1 and VEGFa que tiveram aumento gradativo com pico em 7 dias. A expressão de TNF-α e IL10 também tiveram seus picos aos 7 dias em paralelo com contagem de leucócitos, associado com a expressão de CCL2, CCL5 e CXCL1. Nos períodos seguintes houve uma diminuição inflamatória e o aumento de marcadores osteoblásticos/osteogênicos. A indução da alveolite experimental em WT-A resultou no aumento marcante...
Bone metabolism is influenced by endocrine, genetic and growth factors, RANK/RANKL/OPG system, besides a variety of regulatory molecules, such as cytokines. Cytokines have been implicated in pathogenesis of bone diseases, however, little is known about the mechanisms involved in the interaction between skeletal and immune system in the bone repair process. The objective of this study was characterized the role of TNF-α and IL-10 in alveolar bone repair under homeostatic (control [C]) and infectious (experimental alveolitis [A]) conditions in C57Bl/6 (WT), TNFp55KO and IL-10KO mice. After surgery, in infectious groups was induced by ischemia alveolitis the well and a suspension of pus. The maxillas were collected at 0h, 7, 14 and 21 days after extraction of the maxillary incisor for histologic, histomorphometric and molecular (RealTimePCR). In histomorphometric analysis parameters were measured clot, inflammatory cells, fibers, fibroblasts, blood vessels, bone matrix, osteoblast, osteoclast, and other space - the interstitial fluid and bone mar row. Molecular analysis (RealTimePCR) were quantified the expression of growth factors, bone markers and extracellular matrix, cytokines and chemokines involved in the process. The data were submitted to the OneWay ANOVA test followed by Tukey's multiple comparison test. The results showed that in WT-C initial clot formation (0 hours) with early expression of BMP2, BMP4, BMP7, and TGFb1 VEGFa who had gradual increase peaking in 7 days. The expression of TNF-α and IL10 also peaked at 7 days in parallel with leukocyte count, associated with CCL2, CCL5 and CXCL1. In late periods there were decrease of inflammation and markers osteoblastic / osteogenic increased. Induction of experimental alveolitis in WT resulted in a marked increase in expression of TNF-α accompanied by increased expression of CXCL1 and CCL5, increased leukocyte count and decreased of IL10 expression that peaked at 14d, besides prominent...
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Animais , Masculino , Camundongos , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Alvéolo Dental/patologia , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/fisiologia , /fisiologia , Regeneração Óssea/fisiologia , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase , Perda do Osso Alveolar/patologia , Valores de Referência , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
O metabolismo ósseo é influenciado por fatores endócrinos, genéticos, de crescimento, sistema RANK/RANKL/OPG, além de uma variedade de moléculas regulatórias, como as citocinas. Citocinas têm sido implicadas na patogênese de doenças ósseas, no entanto, ainda pouco se sabe sobre os mecanismos envolvidos na interação entre o sistema ósseo e imunológico no processo de reparo ósseo. O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar o papel de TNF-α e IL-10 no reparo ósseo alveolar em condições homeostáticas (controle [C]) e infecciosas (alveolite experimental [A]) pós exodontia em camundongos C57Bl/6 (WT), TNFp55KO e IL-10KO. Após a cirurgia nos grupos infectados foi induzida a alveolite por meio de isquemia do alvéolo e uma suspensão de secreção purulenta. As maxilas foram coletadas em 0h, 7, 14 e 21 dias após a extração do incisivo superior para análises histológica, histomorfométrica e molecular (RealTimePCR). Na análise histomorfométrica foram quantificados os parâmetros coágulo, células inflamatórias, fibras, fibroblastos, vasos sanguíneos, matriz óssea, osteoblastos, osteoclastos, e outros espaço do líquido intersticial e medula óssea. Na análise molecular (RealTimePCR) foram quantificados a expressão de fatores de crescimento, marcadores ósseos e de matriz extracelular, citocinas e quimiocinas envolvidos no processo. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos ao teste OneWay ANOVA seguido do teste de comparação múltipla de Tukey. Os resultados demonstraram que nos camundongos WT-C houve a formação inicial de coágulo (0 hora) com início da expressão de BMP2, BMP4, BMP7, TGFb1 and VEGFa que tiveram aumento gradativo com pico em 7 dias. A expressão de TNF-α e IL10 também tiveram seus picos aos 7 dias em paralelo com contagem de leucócitos, associado com a expressão de CCL2, CCL5 e CXCL1. Nos períodos seguintes houve uma diminuição inflamatória e o aumento de marcadores osteoblásticos/osteogênicos. A indução da alveolite experimental em WT-A resultou no aumento marcante...
Bone metabolism is influenced by endocrine, genetic and growth factors, RANK/RANKL/OPG system, besides a variety of regulatory molecules, such as cytokines. Cytokines have been implicated in pathogenesis of bone diseases, however, little is known about the mechanisms involved in the interaction between skeletal and immune system in the bone repair process. The objective of this study was characterized the role of TNF-α and IL-10 in alveolar bone repair under homeostatic (control [C]) and infectious (experimental alveolitis [A]) conditions in C57Bl/6 (WT), TNFp55KO and IL-10KO mice. After surgery, in infectious groups was induced by ischemia alveolitis the well and a suspension of pus. The maxillas were collected at 0h, 7, 14 and 21 days after extraction of the maxillary incisor for histologic, histomorphometric and molecular (RealTimePCR). In histomorphometric analysis parameters were measured clot, inflammatory cells, fibers, fibroblasts, blood vessels, bone matrix, osteoblast, osteoclast, and other space - the interstitial fluid and bone mar row. Molecular analysis (RealTimePCR) were quantified the expression of growth factors, bone markers and extracellular matrix, cytokines and chemokines involved in the process. The data were submitted to the OneWay ANOVA test followed by Tukey's multiple comparison test. The results showed that in WT-C initial clot formation (0 hours) with early expression of BMP2, BMP4, BMP7, and TGFb1 VEGFa who had gradual increase peaking in 7 days. The expression of TNF-α and IL10 also peaked at 7 days in parallel with leukocyte count, associated with CCL2, CCL5 and CXCL1. In late periods there were decrease of inflammation and markers osteoblastic / osteogenic increased. Induction of experimental alveolitis in WT resulted in a marked increase in expression of TNF-α accompanied by increased expression of CXCL1 and CCL5, increased leukocyte count and decreased of IL10 expression that peaked at 14d, besides prominent...
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Animais , Masculino , Camundongos , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Alvéolo Dental/patologia , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/fisiologia , /fisiologia , Regeneração Óssea/fisiologia , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase , Perda do Osso Alveolar/patologia , Valores de Referência , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
The aim of this study was to evaluate, histometrically, the bone healing of the molar extraction socket just after cigarette smoke inhalation (CSI). Forty male Wistar rats were randomly assigned to a test group (animals exposed to CSI, starting 3 days before teeth extraction and maintained until sacrifice; n=20) and a control group (animals never exposed to CSI; n=20). Second mandibular molars were bilaterally extracted and the animals (n=5/group/period) were sacrificed at 3, 7, 10 and 14 days after surgery. Digital images were analyzed according to the following histometric parameters: osteoid tissue (OT), remaining area (RA), mineralized tissue (MT) and non-mineralized tissue (NMT) in the molar socket. Intergroup analysis showed no significant differences at day 3 (p>0.05) for all parameters. On the 7(th) day, CSI affected negatively (p<0.05) bone formation with respect to NMT and RA (MT: 36%, NMT: 53%, RA: 12%; and MT: 39%, NMT: 29%, RA: 32%, for the control and test groups, respectively). In contrast, no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) were found at days 10 and 14. It may be concluded that CSI may affect socket healing from the early events involved in the healing process, which may be critical for the amount and quality of new-bone formation in smokers.
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Osteogênese/efeitos dos fármacos , Poluição por Fumaça de Tabaco/efeitos adversos , Extração Dentária , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Cicatrização/efeitos dos fármacos , Análise de Variância , Animais , Inalação , Masculino , Modelos Animais , Osteogênese/fisiologia , Ratos , Ratos Wistar , Alvéolo Dental/efeitos dos fármacos , Cicatrização/fisiologiaRESUMO
The aim of this study was to evaluate, histometrically, the bone healing of the molar extraction socket just after cigarette smoke inhalation (CSI). Forty male Wistar rats were randomly assigned to a test group (animals exposed to CSI, starting 3 days before teeth extraction and maintained until sacrifice; n=20) and a control group (animals never exposed to CSI; n=20). Second mandibular molars were bilaterally extracted and the animals (n=5/group/period) were sacrificed at 3, 7, 10 and 14 days after surgery. Digital images were analyzed according to the following histometric parameters: osteoid tissue (OT), remaining area (RA), mineralized tissue (MT) and non-mineralized tissue (NMT) in the molar socket. Intergroup analysis showed no significant differences at day 3 (p>0.05) for all parameters. On the 7th day, CSI affected negatively (p<0.05) bone formation with respect to NMT and RA (MT: 36%, NMT: 53%, RA: 12%; and MT: 39%, NMT: 29%, RA: 32%, for the control and test groups, respectively). In contrast, no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) were found at days 10 and 14. It may be concluded that CSI may affect socket healing from the early events involved in the healing process, which may be critical for the amount and quality of new-bone formation in smokers.
O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a influência da inalação da fumaça de cigarros (IFC) sobre os períodos iniciais de reparo ósseo alveolar. Quarenta ratos Wistar foram aleatoriamente divididos em teste: animais expostos à IFC, que se iniciou 3 dias antes das extrações mantendo-se até o sacrifício (n=20)e controle (animais que não foram expostos à IFC; n=20). Os animais tiveram seus segundos molares inferiores extraídos bilateralmente (n=5/grupo/período) e foram sacrificados nos dias 3, 7, 10 e 14 dias após a cirurgia. Imagens digitalizadas foram analisadas de acordo com os seguintes parâmetros histométricos: tecido osteóide (OT), área remanescente (RA), tecido mineralizado (MT) e tecido não mineralizado (NMT) em cada alvéolo. Análise intergrupo mostrou que não houve diferença estatisticamente significante aos 3 dias (p>0,05) para todos os parâmetros. Aos 7 dias, a IFC influenciou negativamente (p?0,05) o preenchimento ósseo mostrando diferença estatisticamente significante para os parâmetros tecido não mineralizado e defeito remanescente (MT: 36%, NMT: 53%, RA: 12%; and MT: 39%, NMT: 29%, RA: 32%, para controle e teste, respectivamente). No entanto, não houve diferença estatisticamente significante (p>0,05) aos 10 e 14 dias. Conclui-se que a IFC pode afetar o reparo ósseo alveolar inicial, o que pode ser crítico para a quantidade e qualidade da nova formação óssea em fumantes.
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Animais , Masculino , Ratos , Osteogênese/efeitos dos fármacos , Extração Dentária , Poluição por Fumaça de Tabaco/efeitos adversos , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Cicatrização/efeitos dos fármacos , Análise de Variância , Inalação , Modelos Animais , Osteogênese/fisiologia , Ratos Wistar , Alvéolo Dental/efeitos dos fármacos , Cicatrização/fisiologiaRESUMO
PURPOSE: To evaluate the influence of different implant designs on the biomechanical environment of immediately placed implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Computed tomography (CT)-based finite element models comprising a maxillary central incisor socket and four commercially available internal-connection implants (SIN SW, 3i Certain, Nobel Replace, and ITI Standard) of comparable diameters and lengths were constructed. Biomechanical scenarios of immediate placement, immediate loading, and delayed loading protocols were simulated. Analysis of variance at the 95% confidence level was used to evaluate peak equivalent strain (EQV strain) in bone and bone-to-implant relative displacement. RESULTS: Loading magnitude (77.6%) and the clinical situation (15.0%) (ie, presence or absence of an extraction socket defect, condition of the bone-to-implant interface) presented the highest relative contributions to the results. Implant design contributed significantly to strains and displacements in the immediate placement protocol. Whereas a greater contribution of implant design was observed for strain values and distributions for immediately placed and immediately loaded protocols, a smaller contribution was observed in the delayed loading scenario. CONCLUSION: Implant design contributes significantly to changing biomechanical scenarios for immediately placed implants. The results also suggest that avoiding implant overloading and ensuring high primary implant stability are critical in encouraging the load-bearing capability of immediately placed implants.
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Implantação Dentária Endóssea/métodos , Implantes Dentários , Planejamento de Prótese Dentária , Falha de Restauração Dentária , Análise de Elementos Finitos , Fenômenos Biomecânicos , Humanos , Carga Imediata em Implante Dentário , Osseointegração/fisiologia , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Alvéolo Dental/cirurgiaRESUMO
Tooth avulsion is a complex injury that affects the pulp tissue, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. It is more frequent in children aged 7 to 11 years. The prognosis is directly related to the period during which the tooth is outside the socket; there is consensus in the literature that the shorter this period, the higher will be the possibility of pulp revascularization and reattachment of periodontal ligament fibers. The need of maintenance of the avulsed tooth in an adequate medium is also known. This study reports a case of complex replantation after avulsion, in which the care was provided 48 hours after the trauma and the tooth was kept dry by the patient, thus suggesting a treatment option for these cases. The avulsed tooth was cleaned and submitted to endodontic treatment; a rigid retainer was used for 7 days and the calcium hydroxide dressing was constantly replaced for 12 months. After 28 months, the tooth exhibited clinical aspect of normality and the radiographic examination revealed a slight alteration at the apical portion of the root. It was concluded that this treatment planning may be a good option in cases of tooth avulsion with late replantation; even though the conditions of care were unfavorable and contraindicated by the scientific literature and the prognosis was impaired, a considerable benefit was achieved for the patient, since the treatment allowed its immediate reintegration to the social relationships, as well as maintenance of facial growth and development.
A avulsão dentária é uma injúria complexa que afeta o tecido pulpar, ligamento periodontal e osso alveolar. É mais frequente em crianças com idade entre 7 a 11 anos. O prognóstico está diretamente relacionado ao período de tempo em que o dente avulsionado permanece fora do alvéolo. É consenso na literatura que, quanto menor esse período, maior probabilidade de revascularização pulpar e restabelecimento das fibras do ligamento periodontal. É necessária a manutenção do dente avulsionado em um meio adequado. O objetivo deste estudo é relatar um caso de um procedimento complexo de reimplante dentário tardio, em que o dentista somente foi procurado após 48 horas da avulsão e o dente foi mantido seco durante este período, assim como sugerir uma opção de tratamento para esses casos. O dente avulsionado foi limpo e submetido a tratamento endodôntico; uma contenção rígida foi usada durante 7 dias e trocas periódicas do hidróxido de cálcio foram mantidas durante 12 meses. Após 28 meses, o dente exibiu aspecto clínico de normalidade e o exame microscópico revelou uma ligeira alteração no ápice radicular. Conclui-se que esse plano de tratamento pode ser uma boa opção para casos de avulsão com reimplante tardio. Ainda que sob condições de manutenção do dente desfavoráveis e contraindicadas pela literatura científica, um considerável benefício foi alcançado para o paciente, uma vez que o tratamento permitiu uma reintegração imediata de seu relacionamento social, assim como permitiu a manutenção do crescimento e desenvolvimento facial.
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Alvéolo Dental/fisiologia , Avulsão Dentária/diagnóstico , Reimplante Dentário/métodos , Terapêutica/métodosRESUMO
AIM: The objective of this experiment was to analyze processes involved in the incorporation of Bio-Oss Collagen in host tissue during healing following tooth extraction and grafting. METHODS: Five beagle dogs were used. Four premolars in the mandible ((3)P(3), (4)P(4)) were hemi-sected, the distal roots were removed and the fresh extraction socket filled with Bio-Oss Collagen. The mucosa was mobilized and the extraction site was closed with interrupted sutures. The tooth extraction and grafting procedures were scheduled in such a way that biopsies representing 1 and 3 days, as well as 1, 2 and 4 weeks of healing could be obtained. The dogs were euthanized and perfused with a fixative. Each experimental site, including the distal socket area, was dissected. The sites were decalcified in EDTA, and serial sections representing the central part of the socket were prepared in the mesio-distal plane and parallel with the long axis of the extraction socket. Sections were stained in hematoxylin and eosin and were used for the overall characteristics of the tissues in the extraction socket. In specimens representing 1, 2 and 4 weeks of healing the various tissue elements were assessed using a morphometric point counting procedure. Tissue elements such as cells, fibers, vessels, leukocytes and mineralized bone were determined. In deparaffinized sections structures and cells positive for tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase activity (TRAP), alkaline phosphatase and osteopontin were identified. RESULTS: The biomaterial was first trapped in the fibrin network of the coagulum. Neutrophilic leukocytes [polymorphonuclear (PMN) cells] migrated to the surface of the foreign particles. In a second phase the PMN cells were replaced by multinuclear TRAP-positive cells (osteoclasts). The osteoclasts apparently removed material from the surface of the xenogeneic graft. When after 1-2 weeks the osteoclasts disappeared from the Bio-Oss granules they were followed by osteoblasts that laid down bone mineral in the collagen bundles of the provisional matrix. In this third phase the Bio-Oss particles became osseointegrated. CONCLUSIONS: It was demonstrated that the incorporation of Bio-Oss in the tissue that formed in an extraction wound involved a series of different processes.