Endodontic treatment of odontogenic infection in a patient at risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: a case report and review of treatment criteria.

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is an uncommon and severe condition in patients who are receiving treatment with antiresorptive and/or antiangiogenic drugs, which are frequently used to treat or prevent cancer metastases. The treatment of MRONJ is challenging because the choice of a specific dental treatment depends on several factors, including the systemic condition of the patient, type and dosage of medications, and clinical and radiographic characteristics of the dental lesions. This case report describes the conservative endodontic treatment of an odontogenic infection in a patient at risk of developing MRONJ owing to bisphosphonate treatment.

Severe oral mucositis relating to pain and worse oral condition among patients with solid tumors undergoing treatment with FOLFIRI and 5-FU: a retrospective study.

Background: There is a need for studies that correlate the severity of oral mucositis (OM) with chemotherapy protocols, transient myelosuppression and oral health.

Objective: To analyze the severity of OM among individuals with solid tumors during hospitalization and its correlation with the type of chemotherapy, myelosuppression and oral health condition.

Design And Setting: Retrospective study at a public hospital in Bauru, state of São Paulo, Brazil, that is a regional referral center.

Volatile sulphur compounds in people with chronic kidney disease and the impact on quality of life.

The objectives are to identify volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs) in individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and to relate quality of life and oral health. A case-control study with 32 individuals with CKD in haemodialysis in the study group (SG) and 32 healthy individuals in the control group (CG) was performed. The VSCs were identified by gas chromatograph before (BC) and after cysteine (AC) mouthwash and an organoleptic test.

Halitosis, reduced salivary flow and the quality of life in pre-kidney transplantation patients.

Background: Halitosis is a condition that affects 50% of adults and one third of patients with chronic kidney disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate oral manifestations and volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) associated with halitosis and quality of life in pre-kidney transplantation candidates.

Material And Methods: The organoleptic test (OT) and halimetry (HA) (before and after cysteine mouthwash) were performed in patients with the Oralchroma® device, stimulated (SE) and non-stimulated sialometry (SN), Tongue Coating Index (TCI).

Clinical profile of individuals with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: an integrative review.

Background: Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is still the most prevalent type of osteonecrosis with clinical relevance. In Brazil, bisphosphonate use is high but there is a lack of epidemiological studies on BRONJ.

Objective: To determine the clinical profile of BRONJ in a Brazilian population through an integrative review.

Severity of oral lichen planus and oral lichenoid lesions is associated with anxiety.

Objectives: Oral lichen planus (OLP) and oral lichenoid lesions (OLL) are chronic inflammatory diseases whose symptoms can impair patient's quality of life (QoL). Psychological factors seem to play an important role in these diseases. This study aimed to determine the impact of oral health and anxiety levels on the QoL of patients with OLP and OLL.