The changes on salivary flow rates, buffering capacity and chromogranin A levels in adults after bariatric surgery.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate changes in salivary flow rates, buffering capacity, and salivary chromogranin A (CHGA) levels in adults undergoing bariatric surgery (BS) compared with a non-obese control group.

Materials And Methods: Salivary analyses were performed on 62 participants aged over 50 years, stratified into two groups matched for age and gender-individuals who had undergone bariatric surgery (BS) (n = 31) and a corresponding healthy control group (n = 31). Before saliva collection, participants completed a comprehensive 11-point visual numerical rating scale (NRS 0-10) xerostomia questionnaire, assessing subjective perceptions of two key aspects: dryness of the oral mucosa and resultant impact on oral functional ability.

Association among gestational diabetes mellitus, periodontitis and prematurity: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) causes maternal and infant morbidity. Periodontitis is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate periodontal status, prematurity and associated factors in pregnant women with and without GDM.

Is overweight associated with periodontitis in pregnant women? Systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to generate pooled evidence for the association between excessive weight and pregnancy induced periodontitis. EMBASE, SCOPUS, PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, BVS/LILACS, Cochrane Library and SCIELO databases were accessed. Eligibility criteria were: human clinical studies published between year 2000 and 2021.

Effectiveness of Ergonomic Training to Decrease Awkward Postures during Dental Scaling Procedures: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Studies demonstrate that there is a lack of effective ergonomic principles for adopting a neutral posture during the execution of dental procedures. ISO 11.226:2000 Standard, Corr.

Tooth movement, orofacial pain, and leptin, interleukin-1β, and tumor necrosis factor-α levels in obese adolescents.

Objectives: To evaluate tooth movement, orofacial pain, and leptin, interleukin (IL)-1β, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α cytokine levels in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) during orthodontic treatment in obese adolescents.

Materials And Methods: Participants included adolescent patients aged 12-18 years: group 1, obese (n = 30), and group 2, nonobese controls (n = 30). They were evaluated before (T0) and after 1 hour (T1), 24 hours (T2), and 1 week (T3) of fixed appliance bonding.

Systemic Condition, Periodontal Status, and Quality of Life in Obese Women During Pregnancy and After Delivery.

Objective: To evaluate the systemic condition, periodontal status, and quality of life of obese women during pregnancy and after delivery.

Methods: This prospective cohort consisted of 60 women examined in the third trimester of pregnancy (32nd-36th gestational week [T1]) and after delivery (T2) and were divided into elevated body mass index (BMI; GO = 30) and normal BMI (GN = 30) according to the World Health Organization. The variables assessed were: (1) gestational weight gain, arterial hypertension (AH), and diabetes mellitus; (2) oral hygiene behaviour (frequency of dental floss using and toothbrushing); (3) probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment loss (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), and dental biofilm; and (4) quality of life (Oral Health Impact Project [OHIP]-14).

Systemic and periodontal conditions of overweight/obese patients during pregnancy and after delivery: a prospective cohort.

Objective: To evaluate the systemic and periodontal conditions, as well as the determinants of health in pregnant women with and without obesity/overweight during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and after delivery.

Materials And Methods: In the second trimester (T1), 93 pregnant women were divided into two groups with either excessive weight (G1, n = 53) or normal weight (G2, n = 40) and subsequently examined them in the third trimester of pregnancy (T2) and at least 2 months after delivery (T3). The following variables were analyzed: (a) systemic impairments during pregnancy-arterial hypertension (AH) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM); (b) oral hygiene behavior; (c) periodontal conditions; (d) anthropometric data and systemic health condition after pregnancy.

Impact of bariatric surgery on oral health conditions: 6-months cohort study.

Objectives: We evaluate oral health conditions before and after bariatric surgery.

Methods: The sample was composed of 59 patients who had undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Salivary flow, periodontal pocket depth and dental wear were evaluated before and after 6 months of surgery.

Dental fluorosis in the primary dentition and intake of manufactured soy-based foods with fluoride.

Background & Aims: To identify manufactured soy-based products more recommended by pediatricians and nutritionists; to determine fluoride concentrations in these products; to evaluate children concerning fluorosis in primary teeth and its association with the consumption of soy-based products.

Methods: Pediatricians and Nutritionists answered a questionnaire about soy-based products they most recommended to children. Fluoride concentrations of the 10 products more cited were analyzed with the ion-specific electrode.

Alveolar bone loss and periodontal status in a bariatric patient: a brief review and case report.

To review the effects of obesity surgery on oral health and to present a case report of the periodontal condition of an obese woman who underwent bariatric surgery. A search of studies related to bariatric surgery and oral health was made in PubMed. For case report, BMI, salivary flow, and periodontal condition were evaluated during three different periods.

Dental caries in adolescents from public schools in Maputo, Mozambique.

Aim: To assess dental caries prevalence in adolescents at urban and sub-urban areas of Maputo-City, Mozambique and to identify its relationship with dental fluorosis, dental plaque, nutritional status, frequency of sugar consumption and the concentration of fluoride in public water supply.

Methods: Subjects (n=601) were randomly selected from five urban schools and five sub-urban schools. Clinical examinations were performed under standardised conditions by a trained examiner using DMFT index, SiC index, fluorosis index, PHP, BMI, a sugar consumption questionnaire and water supply analysis.

Tooth-wear patterns in adolescents with normal occlusion and Class II Division 2 malocclusion.

Introduction: In this study, we investigated tooth-wear patterns in adolescents with either normal occlusion or Class II Division 2 malocclusion.

Methods: The sample consisted of dental casts from 165 subjects that were divided into 2 groups: 115 normal occlusion subjects (mean age, 14.3 years) and 50 complete Class II Division 2 subjects (mean age, 13.

Preventive effect of an iron varnish on bovine enamel erosion in vitro.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate, in vitro, the effect of an experimental varnish containing iron on the dissolution of bovine enamel by carbonated beverage.

Methods: Eighty specimens were randomly allocated to four groups (n=20 per group), according to the following treatments: Fe varnish (FeV, 10 mmol/L Fe), F varnish (FV, 2.71% F), placebo varnish (PV) and control (not treated, NT).

Evaluation of the erosive potential of soft drinks.

Objectives: This in vitro study evaluated the capability of different soft drinks (Coca-Cola(R)-C, Coca-Cola Light(R)-CL, Guaraná(R)-G, Pepsi Twist(R)-P and Sprite Light(R)-SL) to erode dental enamel, relating the percentage of superficial microhardness change (%SMHC) to concentrations of fluoride and phosphate, buffering capacity and pH of these drinks.

Methods: The soft drinks were evaluated in respect to concentration of phosphate and fluoride spectrophotometrically using Fiske, Subarrow method and by specific electrode (Orion 9609), respectively. The pH and the buffering capacity were determined by glass electrode and by estimating of the volume of NaOH necessary to change the pH of the drink in one unit, respectively.