Publications by authors named "R M Mesquita"
Oral and Maxillofacial Manifestations of Kallmann Syndrome: A Systematic Analysis of the Literature.
Spec Care Dentist
January 2025
Aims: Kallmann syndrome (KS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and varied clinical features. Despite its recognition, the oral and maxillofacial manifestations remain poorly understood. This study synthesized clinical aspects and management of KS-related oral and maxillofacial alterations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFractal analysis and assessment of lacunarity in mandibular osteoradionecrosis: a cross-sectional study with control group.
Braz Oral Res
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to compare the fractal dimension (FD) and lacunarity of mandibular bone in patients with osteoradionecrosis (ORN) versus those without, using digital panoramic radiographs and ImageJ software for analysis.
- - A total of 25 patients were divided into two groups (14 with ORN and 11 without), and while FD and lacunarity values were similar across groups, certain thresholds were identified that helped differentiate between the two populations.
- - Although the differences in FD and lacunarity were not statistically significant, the effect sizes suggest potential clinical relevance, indicating that these measurements could be useful in evaluating bone health post-radiotherapy.
There is an interaction between dendrocytes and mast cells in the skin. However, in elastosis-related diseases such as actinic cheilitis (AC) and lower lip squamous cell carcinoma (LLSCC), this interaction remains unknown. We investigated the presence of intact and degranulated mast cells in AC and LLSCC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to evaluate the pulp response to F18 and cobalt-doped F18 bioglass (F18Co) in comparison with calcium hydroxide (CH) after pulp capping. The maxillary first molars of 48 rats were divided into F18, F18Co, CH, and control (no intervention) groups. The pulp was exposed, the materials were placed, and the teeth were capped.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffect of Glutaraldehyde-Based Desensitizer on Control of Tooth Sensitivity and Tooth Color Post-bleaching: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Eur J Dent
December 2024
Objectives: This randomized, controlled, single-blind, split-mouth clinical study evaluated the effect of the application of a glutaraldehyde-based desensitizer on the prevention of tooth sensitivity (TS) and the changes in the color of the teeth after bleaching.
Materials And Methods: Twenty-five patients were selected for participation in the study according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The patients' right and left hemiarches were randomized into two groups: the placebo group, which received distilled water application and whitening treatment, and the Gluma group, which received Gluma application, followed by whitening treatment.