Surgical-related Morphological Characteristics of Sphenoid Sinuses: A Comprehensive CT-Based Analysis.

Background: This study aims to assess the relationships between sphenoid sinus (SS) types, septation, lobulation, symmetry, septal deviation, and the variations in SS pneumatization regarding the surrounding neurovascular structures using Computed tomography (CT) images. Sexes and age groups were investigated.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively evaluated head CT-scans of 320 patients (age range 18-49 years); mean of 43.

Epidemiological and Radiomorphometric Aspects of the Accessory Mental Foramen in Brazilian Individuals: An Analysis by Cone Beam Computed Tomography.

Background: The accessory mental foramen is characterized by small foramina in the surrounding area of the mental foramen with communication with the mandibular canal. The aim of this research was to evaluate epidemiological and radiomorphometric aspects of the accessory mental foramen (AMF) using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in Brazilian individuals.

Material And Methods: This was a cross-sectional, quantitative, retrospective descriptive study with 250 CBCT scans of dentate individuals in the anterior mandibular region, aged between 18 and 69 years.

Preemptive vs preventive coadministration of ibuprofen L-arginine and dexamethasone in lower third molar surgeries: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To compare the effect of different preemptive and preventive analgesia strategies involving oral coadministration of ibuprofen-arginine (770 mg)-Ib-Ar and dexamethasone (8 mg)-DX, and their respective placebos (P-Ib-Ar and P-DX), four evaluation groups on inflammatory and laboratory parameters, impact on quality of life, pain catastrophizing perception and sleep quality related after lower third molar surgery.

Study Design: A randomized split-mouth, triple-blind, controlled clinical trial was conducted with 48 volunteers. They were allocated depending on the use of Ib-Ar or DX, 1 hour before surgery or immediately postoperatively, discriminating the groups: G1 (Ib-Ar + DX), G2 (Ib-Ar + P-DX), G3 (P-Ib-Ar + DX), and G4 (P-Ib-Ar + P-DX).

Clinical and radiographic success of pulpotomy and pulpectomy in primary and permanent teeth: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: This systematic review evaluated the long-term clinical effectiveness of Biodentine in vital pulp therapy procedures.

Material And Methods: Two independent reviewers searched the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, LILACS, and DOSS databases for articles published until August 2023. Review Manager and GRADEpro software were used for the analysis, and the Revman5.

Pterygopalatine disjunction-associated SARME and the nasal cavity - A systematic literature review.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) with pterygopalatine disjunction (PD) on the nasomaxillary complex structures.

Material And Methods: A systematic two-phase review, recorded in the PROSPERO database, was conducted. Search strategies were performed using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, COCHRANE, LILACS and DOSS databases, including gray literature (Open Grey, Google Scholar, and ProQuest).

Effectiveness of trans-sinus dental implants in the complete arch rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Statement Of Problem: Systematic reviews to determine the effectiveness of oral rehabilitation with trans-sinus dental implants in patients with an atrophic maxilla are lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the effectiveness of trans-sinus dental implants installed in patients with an atrophic maxilla.

Material And Methods: Searches were conducted in 5 databases including the nonpeer-reviewed literature up to March 2024 by 2 independent reviewers according to established inclusion and exclusion criteria and according to the question: Can trans-sinus implants be a suitable option for the rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla? The meta-analysis was carried out using the Revman software program for the variables implant loss and marginal bone loss using a 95% confidence interval.

Impact of L-PRF on pain and healing outcomes in lower third molar surgery: a randomized split-mouth trial.

This study explored the effects of L-PRF on pain, soft tissue healing, periodontal condition, and post-extraction bone repair of mandibular third molars (3Ms). A randomized, prospective, triple-blind, split-mouth clinical trial was conducted with 34 volunteers. Eligible patients were randomly allocated into two treatments: G1 (without L-PRF), G2 (alveoli filled with L-PRF), in which the removal of bilateral 3Ms was performed at the same surgical time.

Risk Factors associated with noncarious cervical lesions.

Background: Noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs) is the dental structure loss unrelated to caries. The aim was to investigate the possible relationship between bruxism, age, gender, daily routine and dietary habits and NCCL, and correlate with sensitivity and position in the dental arch.

Material And Methods: 245 patients aged between 18 and 40 participated in the survey, in which a questionnaire focused on parafunctional habits, erosion, abrasion, dental abfraction and acidic diet was conducted.

Temporal trends in female firearm homicides across states in the Northeast of Brazil during the period 2000-2019.

This article aims to analyze temporal trends in female firearm homicides in the Northeast of Brazil during the period 2000-2019. We conducted an ecological study using data on firearm homicides of women aged 10 years and over obtained from the Mortality Information System. The population data were taken from the 2010 Census.

Naltrexone accelerated oral traumatic ulcer healing and downregulated TLR-4/NF-kB pathway in Wistar rats.

Objective: To assess the effect of naltrexone on oral mucosal healing using a traumatic ulcer model DESIGN: Wistar rats (n = 112) received distilled water (control) or naltrexone (0.5, 10, or 50 mg/kg/day). Ulcers were induced on the buccal mucosa using a round skin biopsy punch (diameter 6 mm).

Salivary immunoglobulin levels and periodontal indices in Brazilian children with and without type 1 diabetes.

This cross-sectional study evaluated the association between salivary immunoglobulins, plaque index, and gingival index in Brazilian children with and without type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1). The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist for the reporting of observational studies was followed. The DM1 group had 38 children, and an equal number of volunteers matched by sex and age were recruited as controls.

Chemotherapy increases the prevalence of radiotherapy-related trismus in head and neck cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: To evaluate the influence of chemotherapy on the prevalence of trismus in irradiated head and neck cancer patients.

Material And Methods: This systematic review guided by PRISMA-2020 and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021255377) screened 963 articles in 7 scientific-databases (PubMed, Lilacs, Livivo, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, EBSCO) and 3 grey-literature databases (Open Grey, Google Scholar, ProQuest) and eight articles were included for qualitative synthesis, meta-analysis (combined odds ratio, inverse variance method plus random effects), heterogeneity analysis (I² and Tau²), one-of-out evaluation and publication bias analysis (Eggs' and Begg's tests) (RevMan®, <0.05).

Does the use of universal adhesive systems improve the durability of the bond strength of orthodontic brackets to enamel?

Background: Universal adhesive systems used for restorative clinical procedures are like orthodontics and may be a viable option. This study evaluated the effectiveness of universal adhesive systems in enhancing the durability of the shear bond strength (SBS) and adhesive remnant index (ARI) of orthodontic brackets to enamel.

Material And Methods: 100 bovine incisors were divided into five groups (n=20), according to the applied adhesive systems: Primer Transbond XT; Ambar; Ambar Universal; Single Bond Universal; Adper Single Bond 2.

Perceptions of individuals with Parkinson's disease about a telerehabilitation protocol performed during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.

Purpose: To understand the perceptions and meaning of the experience of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) when participating in a telerehabilitation protocol during COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: This is a qualitative descriptive analytical study with a phenomenological basis, regarding the individuals' perceptions of telerehabilitation. The interviews were conducted by a semi-structured interview guide and carried out recorded phone calls, which were later transcribed, categorized, and analyzed based on the principles of phenomenology according to the propositions of Martins and Bicudo.

Deficiency in infiltration of CD8/CD3 positive lymphocytes and macrophages plays a role in lip carcinogenesis: an immunohistochemical study.

Objective: To evaluate the immunoexpression profile for CD8, CD3, CD20 and CD68 in the process and carcinogenesis of Carcinoma of the vermilion lip.

Methods: Average cell count with positive expression for CD3, CD8, CD20 and CD68. The CD8/CD3 ratio calculated in the region was based on the percentage of positive cells in a total of malignant cells.

CD20 + cells blockage by rituximab delays wound healing in oral traumatic ulcers in rats.

Objective: Wound healing of oral traumatic ulcers (OTU) is strongly associated with cytokines and inflammatory cells, and the reduction of anti-inflammatory cells, such as lymphocyte B, may interfere with OTU repair. We aimed to evaluate the role of CD20 + cells in the healing process of OTU in rats.

Design: Wistar male rats were divided into four groups: a control group (treated with 0.

Interleukin-17 plays a role in dental pulp inflammation mediated by zoledronic acid: a mechanism unrelated to the Th17 immune response?

Objective: To evaluate the influence of RORγT inhibition by digoxin on inflammatory changes related to interleukin-17 (IL-17) in the pulp of rats treated with zoledronate (ZOL).

Methodology: Forty male Wistar rats were divided into a negative control group (NCG) treated with saline solution, a positive control group (PCG) treated with ZOL (0.20 mg/kg), and three groups treated with ZOL and co-treated with digoxin 1, 2, or 4 mg/kg (DG1, 2, and 4).

Factors associated with older adults' knowledge, attitude and practice on skin cancer prevention.

Objectives: to identify factors associated with older adults' knowledge, attitude and practice regarding skin cancer prevention.

Methods: this is a cross-sectional study, carried out with 120 older adults from a Basic Health Unit in Quixadá, Ceará, from September to November 2018.

Results: individuals aged 60 to 69 years and working were statistically associated with adequate knowledge (p=0.

Management of Cancer Therapy-Induced Oral Mucositis Using Photobiomodulation Therapy: An Overview of Systematic Reviews.

To systematically summarize the evidence for photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) in the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis (OM) in patients undergoing cancer treatment. An electronic search was conducted in 8 databases and grey literature. PBMT is recommended for the management of OM resulting from cancer treatment, with several systematic reviews (SRs) being published in recent years on this topic.

Through the fingers: Use of plastinated anatomical specimens for visually impaired students.

The plastination technique produces non-toxic human tissues, ensuring their safe handling in educational settings. This investigation aimed to understand if visually impaired students profit from the use of plastinated anatomical specimens in learning the anatomy of the nervous system. For this purpose, their learning performance was compared to sighted and blindfolded students recruited from three primary schools in Fortaleza city, in the state of Ceará.