Radiographic evaluation of the effect of obesity on alveolar bone in rats with ligature-induced periodontal disease.

There is evidence that the lack of metabolic control of obese patients may accelerate periodontitis. The aim of this study was to evaluate radiographically the effect of cafeteria-diet-induced obesity on alveolar bone loss in rats subjected to periodontal disease. Twenty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: 1) control group, 2) control and ligature group; 3) cafeteria group; and 4) cafeteria and ligature group.

Use of high-voltage cathodic current for pain in experimental nerve compression.

Objective: To assess the effect of high-voltage cathodic current on pain from a sciatica experimental model.

Methods: A total of 16 male Wistar rats were submitted to the sciatica experimental model in the right hind paw. They were divided into sham group (GS) and group treated with cathodic current (GP-) for 20 min/daily, for 10 days).

Swimming training and functional assessment of sciatic nociception in rats.

Introduction: The protective effect of exercise on individuals with peripheral neuropathy is controversial.

Objective: To assess the influence of physical training of moderate and progressive intensity on nociception of rats in an experimental sciatica model.

Materials And Methods: The study assessed 18 rats divided into the following three groups: control group (CG); low-intensity swimming group (LISG); progressive-time swimming group (PTSG).