Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Satishy Vishwanathaiah, Prabhadevi C. Maganur, Sanjeev B. Khanagar, Hitesh Chohan, Luca Testarelli, Alessandro Mazzoni, Archana A. Gupta, A. Thirumal Raj, Shilpa Bhandi, Deepak Mehta, Shankargouda Patil
Summary: The meta-analysis results showed no significant difference in the incidence or intensity of postendodontic flareup between single and multiple visit root canal treatment groups. This suggests that whether the root canal treatment is done in one visit or multiple visits does not independently determine the risk of postendodontic pain or flareup.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aliye Kocer, Hicran Donmez Ozkan, Tugba Turk
Summary: This study compared the effect of different obturation techniques on postoperative pain levels and incidence. The results showed that the GuttaFlow2 group had lower pain levels, while the GuttaCore group had higher pain levels. Significant differences were observed among the groups during the first 4 days following obturation.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
H. Fransson, L. Bjorndal, F. Frisk, V. S. Dawson, K. Landt, P-E Isberg, T. Kvist
Summary: The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with extractions within 5 years after root fillings in the adult Swedish population. Various individual- and tooth-specific variables were found to be associated with extractions, with restoration type and composite restorations showing high odds ratios for extractions. Further research is needed to understand the reasons for extractions.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Andres Torres, Kathleen Lerut, Paul Lambrechts, Reinhilde Jacobs
Summary: This case report presents a novel guided endodontics technique using a sleeveless 3-dimensional-printed guide, which allows for a minimally invasive access cavity up to the root canal. The technique shows promise as an alternative to conventional guided endodontics in cases where vertical space is limited, for negotiating pulp canal obliteration.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Shilpa Bhandi, Deepak Mehta, Mohammed Mashyakhy, Hitesh Chohan, Luca Testarelli, Jacob Thomas, Harnoor Dhillon, A. Thirumal Raj, Thodur Madapusi Balaji, Saranya Varadarajan, Shankargouda Patil
Summary: Studies indicate that silver nanoparticles have antimicrobial effects, but their efficacy depends on particle size and contact duration. Further investigation is needed due to the limitations in current studies.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mostafa M. A. Elkholy, William Nguyen Ha
Summary: The preparation of severely curved S-shaped double-curved root canals can be technically challenging. A novel root canal instrumentation technique is proposed, which modifies 2 techniques: the McSpadden crown-down technique and the tactile controlled activation technique. The proposed technique recommends 3 apical strokes after the initial engagement before withdrawal to minimize instrumentation time. This technique presents a new method of crown-down instrumentation that prevents overflaring and avoids instrument separation.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2021)
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Marcella Yasmin Reis Guerreiro, Laise Pena Braga Monteiro, Roberta Fonseca de Castro, Marcela Barauna Magno, Lucianne Cople Maia, Juliana Melo da Silva Brandao
Summary: Most studies included in the analysis showed that low-level laser therapy can significantly reduce postoperative pain after endodontic treatment. However, the lack of standardization in laser parameters, use of medications, and low certainty of evidence indicate the need for further research.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Poliana Amanda Oliveira Silva, Stella Maris de Freitas Lima, Mirna de Souza Freire, Andre Melro Murad, Octavio Luiz Franco, Taia Maria Berto Rezende
Summary: The study identified 123 different proteins from pulp tissue, with a higher abundance of proteins related to immune response, multi-organism process, platelet activation, and stress in inflamed pulp compared to healthy pulp. Necrotic pulp showed a higher abundance of proteins related to metabolism, transport, and response between organisms compared to inflamed pulp.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wojciech Eliasz, Beata Czarnecka, Anna Surdacka
Summary: The study aimed to assess the weight of apically extruded debris during root canal preparation using instruments with different movement kinematics. The results showed that engine-driven root canal preparation with various instruments led to similar levels of apical extrusion of debris.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Fateme Eskandari, Abbas Abbaszadegan, Ahmad Gholami, Yasamin Ghahramani
Summary: This study aimed to compare the antibacterial activity of double antibiotic paste (DAP) and graphene oxide (GO) as intracanal medicaments and their combination (GO-DAP) against Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis). The results showed that GO-DAP was the only medicament that completely eradicated E. faecalis in 1 day. The percentage reduction of CFU/ml in the GO-DAP and DAP groups was higher than that in the GO group at all allocated contact times.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Wojciech Eliasz, Beata Czarnecka, Anna Surdacka
Summary: The study aimed to compare the incidence of cracks within radicular dentin after instrumentation with different kinematics tools. Partial cracks were observed in all study groups, with no significant differences among experimental groups, indicating that instrumentation with PTN, WOG, and TF may result in dentinal cracks formation.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Young-Eun Jang, Yemi Kim, Bom Sahn Kim
Summary: This study examined changes in mechanical allodynia and predictors of postoperative pain after root canal treatment. Results showed that moderate to severe preoperative pain was significantly correlated with postoperative pain in patients undergoing root canal treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Kavalipurapu Venkata Teja, Sindhu Ramesh, Krishnamachari Janani, Kumar Chandan Srivastava, Deepti Shrivastava, Valentino Natoli, Marco Di Blasio, Marco Cicciu, Giuseppe Minervini
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between salivary alpha-amylase (SAA) levels and pain intensity in patients undergoing emergency endodontic treatment. The results showed a significant decrease in pain scores and SAA levels after root canal treatment, with a strong positive correlation between SAA levels and pain scores both before and after the treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Keerthika Rajamanickam, Kavalipurapu Venkata Teja, Sindhu Ramesh, Sahil Choudhari, Mariangela Cernera, Niccolo Giuseppe Armogida, Mohammed Mustafa, Gianrico Spagnuolo
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the canal cleanliness using a novel irrigation device with ultrasonic and manual irrigation in extracted teeth. The results showed that passive ultrasonic irrigation significantly reduced the smear layer and debris scores in the root canal compared to the other two methods.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Yi Zhou, Denghui Zhang, Xiaoxu Guan, Qiaoya Pan, Shuli Deng, Mengfei Yu
Summary: This study evaluated the application of WeChat-based flipped classroom in preclinical endodontic teaching. The results showed that the WeChat-based flipped classroom had a better effect on students' performance in on-site tests and root canal filling compared to lecture-based teaching.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jessica Muniz Loureiro, Lucas Alves Jural, Thais Rodrigues Campos Soares, Patricia A. Risso, Andrea Fonseca-Goncalves, Marcela Barauna Magno, Lucianne Cople Maia
Summary: The study found that the available TDI applications mainly focus on permanent teeth in English language, containing information on classification, emergency management, prevention measures, and illustrative images, targeting mainly patients.
DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ana Paula N. Sampaio, Lucila Perrotta de Souza, Jessica Pronestino de Lima Moreira, Ronir R. Luiz, Homero S. Fogaca, Heitor S. de Souza
Summary: This study investigated the geographic distribution and time trends of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Brazil. The findings showed that the incidence of CRC is increasing, particularly in individuals above fifty years of age and in areas previously considered to have low incidence. However, the increase in incidence is not accompanied by higher lethality rates. This suggests improvements in CRC screening and treatment, as well as the spread of environmental risk factors throughout the country.
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ana Carolina Cardoso, Cristiane Valle Tovo, Nathalie Carvalho Leite, Ibrahim A. El Bacha, Fernanda Luiza Calcado, Gabriela Perdomo Coral, Glauco Navas Sammarco, Claudia Cravo, Roberto Jose Carvalho Filho, Renata de Mello Perez, Ronir Raggio Luiz, Edison Roberto Parise, Cristiane A. Villela-Nogueira
Summary: The FAST score performs well in a Brazilian NAFLD population, even in patients with higher BMI when the XL probe is used. Thus, FAST can be utilized as a noninvasive screening tool to exclude the diagnosis of progressive NASH, reducing the need for unnecessary liver biopsies.
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Andre da Luz Moreira, Luiz Felipe de Campos Lobato, Jessica Pronestino de Lima Moreira, Ronir Raggio Luiz, Celeste Elia, Claudio Fiocchi, Heitor Siffert Pereira de Souza
Summary: The research on IBD prevalence in Brazil reveals that the rising prevalence of IBD is not uniform and is linked to factors not traditionally associated with IBD, such as geosocial features and loss of biodiversity.
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Paula de Carmago Traldi, Maria Clara de Magalhaes-Barbosa, Carlos Eduardo Raymundo, Antonio Jose Ledo Alves da Cunha, Arnaldo Prata-Barbosa
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the validity of the computerized version of the pediatric triage system CLARIPED. The results showed that the computerized version of CLARIPED is a valid and safe pediatric triage system, with a significant correlation with clinical outcomes, good sensitivity, and low undertriage rate.
JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Patricia de Padua Andrade Campanha, Maria Clara de Magalhaes-Barbosa, Gustavo Rodrigues-Santos, Arnaldo Prata-Barbosa, Antonio Jose Ledo Alves da Cunha
Summary: Through a retrospective cohort study, maternal and neonatal characteristics were found to be associated with adherence status to the in-hospital stages of the Kangaroo-Mother Care Method (KMC). Higher participation rates were observed in two stages, while mothers who did not participate in any stage had lower education levels, a higher frequency of adverse conditions, and a higher proportion of single mothers. Mothers who only participated in the first stage had more premature and sick infants. The study identified several conditions associated with adherence to the two stages, such as higher education level, presence of a partner, absence of adverse conditions, and no neonatal resuscitation.
JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Maria Clara de Magalha-Barbosa, Paula de Camargo Traldi, Carlos Eduardo Raymundo, Antonio Jose Ledo Alves da Cunha, Ledo Alves da Cunha, Arnaldo Prata-Barbosa
Summary: The study aims to evaluate the validity of the triage system CLARIPED in a pediatric population in Sao Paulo, Brazil. A prospective observational study was conducted in a secondary-level pediatric emergency service from September 2018 to August 2019. The results showed significant correlations between urgency levels and patient outcomes, demonstrating the validity and safety of CLARIPED in identifying the most urgent patients.
JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Flavia Viegas, Zuleica Camargo, Danieli Viegas, Glaucio Serra Guimaraes, Ronir Raggio Luiz, Fabio Ritto, Marcia Simoes-Zenari, Katia Nemr
Summary: This study investigated the acoustic measurements of fundamental frequency and formant frequencies in the pronunciation of Brazilian Portuguese vowels by individuals with Angle Class II, Division 1 malocclusion compared to those with Angle Class I malocclusion. The results showed significant differences in fundamental frequency and formant frequencies, indicating the importance of voice and speech production data in the assessment of malocclusion patients.
INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Renata Moll-Bernardes, Juliana R. Ferreira, Eduardo B. Schaustz, Andrea S. Sousa, Joao D. Mattos, Mariana B. Tortelly, Adriana L. Pimentel, Ana Cristina B. S. Figueiredo, Marcia M. Noya-Rabelo, Sergio Fortier, Flavia A. Matos e Silva, Narendra Vera, Luciana Conde, Mauro Jorge Cabral-Castro, Denilson C. Albuquerque, Paulo Henrique Rosado-de-Castro, Gabriel C. Camargo, Martha V. T. Pinheiro, Daniele O. L. Freitas, Ana M. Pittella, Jose Afonso M. Araujo, Andre C. Marques, Elias P. Gouvea, Flavia V. O. Terzi, Cleverson N. Zukowski, Ronaldo A. O. C. Gismondi, Bruno S. S. Bandeira, Renee S. Oliveira, Barbara E. J. Abufaiad, Jacqueline S. Miranda, Luiz Guilherme Miranda, Olga F. Souza, Fernando A. Bozza, Ronir R. Luiz, Emiliano Medei
Summary: Myocardial injury is common in hypertensive patients with COVID-19, and immune dysregulation may be associated with it. This study identified lymphopenia, CD8(+)CD38(+)MFI, and CD8(+)HLA-DR+MFI as immune biomarkers of myocardial injury in these patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Monica Gentil Mattos, Ronir Raggio Luiz, Lucianne Cople Maia, Aline de Almeida Neves
Summary: The objective of this study is to examine the association between caregivers' sense of coherence (SOC) and untreated caries with oral health status in children. The study found that there is a correlation between caregivers' SOC and children's untreated caries. These findings suggest that caregivers' SOC and untreated caries can be used as indicators of dental treatment needs in children.
PESQUISA BRASILEIRA EM ODONTOPEDIATRIA E CLINICA INTEGRADA
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Antonio Luis Eiras-Araujo, Daniella Braz Parente, Alexandre Cerqueira da Silva, Ferreira da Motta Rezende Guilherme, Gustavo Braga Mendes, Ronir Raggio Luiz, Rebecca de Oliveira Souza, Stefanos da Costa Generalis, Rosana Souza Rodrigues, Renata Mello Perez
Summary: MRI with gadoxetic acid can be used to quantify liver function in cirrhotic patients using the relative enhancement index (REI), which shows good correlations with other liver function biomarkers. REI can be easily calculated and can be used to stratify cirrhotic patients into good and poor liver function groups.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Maria Cristina Schneider, Kyung-Duk Min, Phyllis Catharina Romijn, Nelio Batista De Morais, Lucia Montebello, Silene Manrique Rocha, Sofia Sciancalepore, Patricia Najera Hamrick, Wilson Uieda, Volney de Magalhaes Camara, Ronir Raggio Luiz, Albino Belotto
Summary: The National Rabies Program in Brazil has successfully controlled dog-mediated human rabies cases through various actions, but now faces challenges in human cases transmitted by wild animals. A correlation between higher temperatures and human cases in the Northeast region was found, and primary healthcare coverage was identified as a protective factor.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Elizabeth Balbi, Jessica Pronestino de Lima Moreira, Ronir Raggio Luiz, Renata de Mello Perez, Heitor Siffert Pereira de Souza
Summary: The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is increasing in Brazil, particularly among individuals above 50 years old and in rural areas. However, the lethality rate remains stable, suggesting changes in environmental and socioeconomic factors.
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Pedro Baldaque, Gabriela M. Coutinho, Jessica P. Moreira, Ronir R. Luiz, Homero S. Fogaca, Lucila M. Perrotta de Souza, Heitor S. De Souza
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Angelica dos Santos Vianna, Volney de Magalhaes Camara, Maria Clara de Magalhaes Barbosa, Aline de Souza Espindola Santos, Carmen Ildes Rodrigues Froes Asmus, Ronir Raggio Luiz, Iracina Maura de Jesus
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the association between exposure to mercury and anemia among children and adolescents in the Brazilian Amazon. The results showed that high mercury levels may be a risk factor for anemia, and this effect may be influenced by geographical areas.
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA
(2022)
