The ligature and injection of heat-killed Pg models were the most representative of periodontal disease in humans, whereas the oral gavage models were not effective at inducing the disease under the experimental conditions.
Bacterial biofilm infections remain prevalent reasons for implant
failure. Dental implant placement occurs in the oral environment, which harbors
a plethora of biofilm-forming bacteria. Due to its trans-mucosal placement, part
of the implant structure is exposed to oral cavity and there is no effective
measure to prevent bacterial attachment to implant materials. Here, we
demonstrated that UV treatment of titanium immediately prior to use
(photofunctionalization) affects the ability of human polymicrobial oral biofilm
communities to colonize in the presence of salivary and blood components.
UV-treatment of machined titanium transformed the surface from hydrophobic to
superhydrophilic. UV-treated surfaces exhibited a significant reduction in
bacterial attachment as well as subsequent biofilm formation compared to
untreated ones, even though overall bacterial viability was not affected. The
function of reducing bacterial colonization was maintained on UV-treated
titanium that had been stored in a liquid environment before use. Denaturing
gradient gel-electrophoresis (DGGE) and DNA sequencing analyses revealed that
while bacterial community profiles appeared different between UV-treated and
untreated titanium in the initial attachment phase, this difference vanished as
biofilm formation progressed. Our findings confirm that
UV-photofunctionalization of titanium has a strong potential to improve outcome
of implant placement by creating and maintaining antimicrobial surfaces.
The ligature model was an effective approach to induce inflammation and bone loss similar to human periodontitis, but the oral gavage models were not efficient in inducing periodontal inflammation and tissue destruction in the conditions studied. Ligature models can provide a basis for future interventional studies that contribute to the understanding of the disease pathogenesis and the complex host response to microbial challenge.
Biofilm-associated
diseases are one of the main causes of implant failure. Currently,
the development of implant surface treatment goes beyond the osseointegration
process and focuses on the creation of surfaces with antimicrobial
action and with the possibility to be re-activated (i.e., light source
activation). Titanium dioxide (TiO2), an excellent photocatalyst
used for photocatalytic antibacterial applications, could be a great
alternative, but its efficiency is limited to the ultraviolet (UV)
range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Since UV radiation has carcinogenic
potential, we created a functional TiO2 coating codoped
with nitrogen and bismuth via the plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO)
of titanium to achieve an antibacterial effect under visible light
with re-activation potential. A complex surface topography was demonstrated
by scanning electron microscopy and three-dimensional confocal laser
scanning microscopy. Additionally, PEO-treated surfaces showed greater
hydrophilicity and albumin adsorption compared to control, untreated
titanium. Bismuth incorporation shifted the band gap of TiO2 to the visible region and facilitated higher degradation of methyl
orange (MO) in the dark, with a greater reduction in the concentration
of MO after visible-light irradiation even after 72 h of aging. These
results were consistent with the in vitro antibacterial effect, where
samples with nitrogen and bismuth in their composition showed the
greatest bacterial reduction after 24 h of dual-species biofilm formation
(Streptococcus sanguinis and Actinomyces naeslundii) in darkness with a superior
effect at 30 min of visible-light irradiation. In addition, such a
coating presents reusable photocatalytic potential and good biocompatibility
by presenting a noncytotoxicity effect on human gingival fibroblast
cells. Therefore, nitrogen and bismuth incorporation into TiO2 via PEO can be considered a promising alternative for dental
implant application with antibacterial properties in darkness, with
a stronger effect after visible-light application.
Periodontitis is an infectious disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the periodontium, and it is mediated and modulated by the host immune system. In the presence of microorganisms or other antigens, immune cells (macrophages/monocytes, dendritic cells, lymphocytes, neutrophils), endothelial cells and fibroblasts secrete cytokines and trigger immune and inflammatory reactions. However, when synthesized at high levels, cytokines modify the pattern of cellular response, participating substantially in the development of chronic inflammatory pathologies, such as periodontal disease. Understanding the origin and progression of bone resorption is one of the primary goals of the field of periodontics, aiming to arrest the disease progression and to optimize future treatments. For this purpose, the development of experimental models is an important and necessary step before entering into clinical trials with new therapies. The purpose of this study is to characterize/evaluate the tissue changes induced by various models of experimental periodontitis through a literature review.
Hemangiomas are benign tumors of infancy and childhood, characterized by a phase of fast growth with endothelial cell proliferation, occurring in 10-12% of children at 1 year of age. It is known that hemangiomas of infancy are most commonly located on the head and neck region (around 60% of cases) and occur more frequently in the lips, tongue, and palate. Approximately 50% of hemangiomas have complete resolution, and 90% of them are resolved up to the age of 9. Complications occur in only 20% of the cases, the most common problem being ulceration with or without infection. The treatment depends on lesion location, size and evolution stage, and the patient's age. Surgery is usually indicated when there is no response to systemic treatments, or even for esthetic reasons, being performed as a simple excision in combination or not with plastic surgery. This paper reports a case of lip cavernous hemangioma in a 4-year-old child, who was submitted to 3 sessions of vascular sclerosis due to the size of the lesion, before undergoing simple excision of the hemangioma. Two years of postoperative clinical follow-up shows treatment success with no recurrence of the lesion.
Peri‐implantitis is an inflammatory disease of hard and soft tissues around osseointegrated implants, followed by a progressive damage of alveolar bone. Oral microorganisms can adhere to all types of surfaces by the production of multiple adhesive factors. Inherent properties of materials will influence not only the number of microorganisms, but also their profile and adhesion force onto the material surface. In this perspective, strategies to reduce the adhesion of pathogenic microorganisms on dental implants and their components should be investigated in modern rehabilitation concepts in implant dentistry. To date, several metallic nanoparticle films have been developed to reduce the growth of pathogenic bacteria. However, the main drawback in these approaches is the potential toxicity and accumulative effect of the metals over time. In view of biological issues and in attempt to prevent and/or treat peri‐implantitis, biomaterials as carriers of antimicrobial substances have attracted special attention for application as coatings on dental implant devices. This review will focus on biomaterial‐based possibilities to prevent and/or treat peri‐implantitis by describing concepts and dental implant components suitable for engagement in preventing and treating this disease. Additionally, we raise important criteria referring to the geometric parameters of dental implants and their components, which can directly affect peri‐implant tissue conditions. Finally, we overview currently available biomaterial systems that can be used in the field of oral implantology.
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