Higher score of diabetes eating problem survey-revised (DEPS-R) is associated with poor glycemic control among Brazilian patients with type 1 diabetes (T1DM): A brief report.

Background And Aims: The diabetes eating problem survey-revised (DEPS-R) questionnaire is a specific and valuable tool for assessing disturbed eating behavior in type 1 diabetes mellitus. The literature suggests an association between a higher DEPS-R score and worse metabolic control; however, these figures have not been described in patients from Latin America.

Methods: We evaluated 58 patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus from a Brazilian outpatient clinic using the DEPS-R questionnaire.

Threshold-effect of income on periodontitis and interactions with race/ethnicity and education.

Objectives: The aims of this study were to explore the shape of the relationship of income and education with periodontal health, and to assess the interactions between them and race/ethnicity.

Method: Individual level data from the Brazilian National Oral Health Survey in 2010 (Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde Bucal-SB Brasil 2010) were obtained for 9,779 subjects. Relations between per capita income and education with periodontal health were smoothed using Locally Weighted Scatter-plot Smoother (Lowess) technique.

Silicone Disclosing Material used after Ceramic Surface Treatment Reduces Bond Strength.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of a silicone disclosing procedure performed at different timepoints on the shear bond strength (SBS) of cements (self-adhesive composite cement, self-etch composite cement, resin-reinforced glass-ionomer cement) to different substrates (zirconia, lithium disilicate, bovine dentin).

Materials And Methods: The substrate/cement combinations were assigned to two groups (n = 15) according to the timepoint, at which the vinyl polyether silicone disclosing agent was applied: after (experimental groups, EXP) or before (control groups, CTRL) specific micromechanical treatments of the substrate surface. To increase standardization, the cements were applied into rubber rings (2.

Correlations between two different methods to score bleeding and the relationship with plaque in systemically healthy young adults.

Aim: To evaluate the correlation between bleeding on marginal probing (BOMP) and bleeding on pocket probing (BOPP), and the correlation of both bleeding indices with plaque.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study screened 336 participants, from which 268 were eligible for examination and analysis. Bleeding and plaque indices were assessed by single examiners, at six sites per tooth.

Is it safe to use a toothbrush?

Aim: To systemically collect and summarize the literature on case reports concerning adverse events associated with the oral use of a toothbrush.

Materials And Methods: Two electronic databases were searched for articles published up to October 2013 to identify appropriate studies using focused search terms and 'case reports' as a filter. Results.

The incidence of gingival fissures associated with toothbrushing: crossover 28-day randomized trial.

Aim: To compare the incidence of gingival fissures after the use of soft and medium-hard toothbrushes.

Material & Methods: Overall, 35 participants (14-20 years old), with periodontal attachment loss (PAL) ≤1 mm, were assigned to soft or medium-hard toothbrushes in a crossover design with a wash-out of 10 days between two 28-days periods. Gingival fissures were assessed using a disclosing solution.

Low prevalence of gingival overgrowth associated to new imunossupressive protocols with cyclosporin.

Gingival overgrowth (GO) is a frequent finding in patients treated with cyclosporine (CsA). This study investigated the prevalence and severity of GO in patients who received kidney transplant and CsA therapy, as well as associations with pharmacological and clinical factors. This cross-sectional study included 63 kidney transplant recipients who were treated with CsA in a university hospital.