Treatment for dental erosion: a systematic review of studies.

Background: Dental erosion is a chemical loss of the mineralized dental tissue caused by exposure to nonbacterial acids. Different treatment protocols have been adopted with the use of fluoride compounds to promote the formation of a layer of mineral precipitation in eroded lesions.

Aim: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the main treatments for dental erosion.

COVID-19 outbreak: Should dental and medical practices consider uv-c technology to enhance disinfection on surfaces? - A systematic review.

Aims: During the COVID-19 pandemic the search for complementary methods to enhance manual disinfection in dental and medical practices raised relevance. We sought evidence for the addition of ultraviolet-C (UV-C) disinfection to manual cleaning protocols -and whether it improves the logarithmic (log) reduction of surface pathogen colonies.

Methods: This review was registered at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) under the number CRD420200193961.

Is There Any Association Between Neurodegenerative Diseases and Periodontitis? A Systematic Review.

Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of progressive disorders that affect the central nervous system (CNS) such as Alzheimer, Parkinson, and multiple sclerosis. Inflammation plays a critical role in the onset and progression of these injuries. Periodontitis is considered an inflammatory disease caused by oral biofilms around the tooth-supporting tissues, leading to a systemic and chronic inflammatory condition.

Association Between Diabetic Retinopathy and Periodontitis-A Systematic Review.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common microvascular complication in diabetic patients and is considered the main cause of visual loss worldwide. Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition, which compromises dental supporting tissues. The chronic bacterial challenge in periodontitis is a persistent source of inflammatory mediators that may be associated with insulin resistance, increasing the risk of complications of diabetes mellitus.

Safety and Effectiveness of Copaiba Oleoresin ( Ducke) on Inflammation and Tissue Repair of Oral Wounds in Rats.

In traditional communities of the Brazilian Amazon, the copaiba oleoresin ( Ducke) is widely known for its therapeutic activity, especially its wound healing and anti-inflammatory actions. Our study aimed to evaluate these effects in oral lesions and the safety of the dosage proposed. A punch biopsy wound was induced on the ventral surface of the tongue of forty-five male rats under anesthesia.

Is nutritional intervention an improvement factor in the management of periodontitis? A systematic review.

Aims: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effect of nutritional intervention in the management of periodontitis.

Methods: This study was registered on the Prospective International Registry of Systematic Reviews-PROSPERO, under the registration number CRD42017076674. The database searching was performed on: Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, Clinical Trials and Lilacs.

Masticatory Dysfunction by Extensive Tooth Loss as a Risk Factor for Cognitive Deficit: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

An amount of cognition decline is normal with aging; however, intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors may exacerbate it, affecting social and occupational tasks. Masticatory dysfunction (MD), as a general term, refers to an impairment in the masticatory function triggered by a structural factor, such as tooth loss; functional factors, such as weaker bite force or a poorer masticatory performance; or both factors. MD acting as a source of chronic stress, promotes functional and morphological changes on the hippocampus, a brain area crucial for learning and memory abilities.