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    Root Canal Therapy or Pulpotomy?
    CHEN Zhi, ZHOU Linfang
    2023, 39(1): 1-10.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.001
    Abstract ( 380 )   PDF (1705KB) ( 635 )  
    After hundreds of years of development, root canal therapy (RCT) has been considered as a standard technique in Endodontics. At the meantime, the importance of preserving vital pulp has been realized and the concept of vital pulp therapy (VPT) gradually formed. The continuous emergence of new technologies and bioactive materials has enabled many immature permanent teeth to maintain their pulp vitality. So, could mature permanent teeth also preserve pulp vitality via pulpotomy? More and more clinical trials and evidence-based medicine have demonstrated that pulpotomy have had the same success rate for irreversible pulpitis of mature permanent teeth as RCT. Is it actually possible to utilize pulpotomy as an alternative to root canal treatment for irreversible pulpitis treatment?
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    Research Advances in Relationship between Mitochondria and Osteogenic Differentiation of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells
    LI Chen, GAN Xueqi
    2023, 39(1): 11-14.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.002
    Abstract ( 411 )   PDF (1306KB) ( 739 )  
    Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are widely used in bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine due to their high potential for differentiation and availability. However, difficult to control the differentiation direction of transplanted BMSCs is a major problem in stem cell therapy. Mitochondria are essential organelles of most eukaryotic cells. The differentiation of BMSCs is accompanied by dynamic changes of mitochondria, including morphology, distribution, number, dynamics, and metabolic transformation. Meanwhile, studies show that mitochondria are indispensable in determining BMSCs differentiation fate. Therefore, exploring the relationship between mitochondria and osteogenic differentiation fate of BMSCs is significant for the treatment of bone related diseases. In this review, we report recent advances on the function of mitochondria in BMSCs osteogenic differentiation and the potential strategies for mitochondrial targeted therapy in regenerative medicine and bone repair, promising to broaden therapeutic options of bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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    Research Progress on Central Regulation Mechanism of Dental Pulp Inflammatory Pain
    WANG Yanqi, SUN Shukai
    2023, 39(1): 15-19.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.003
    Abstract ( 277 )   PDF (873KB) ( 565 )  
    Pain is the main reason why children refuse to cooperate with treatment when seeing a doctor. How to reduce pain, avoid dental anxiety, and improve the rate of cooperation in diagnosis and treatment is a great challenge for pediatric dentists. Pulpitis is one of the most common oral diseases that cause toothache. The conduction pathway of toothache is that C fiber and Aδ fiber in pulp nerve transmit stimulation to trigeminal ganglion (TG), and further to the central nervous system. Anatomical studies have confirmed that trigeminal spinal subnucleus caudalis (Ⅴc), also known as the medullary dorsal horn (MDH), receives projections from primary afferent fibers of dental pulp and plays an important role in pain transmission. This paper reviews the relevant literature on dental pulp inflammatory pain in recent years, and summarizes the role of neurons and microglia in pain regulation in Ⅴc, which aims to look for more therapeutic targets for dental pulp inflammatory pain.
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    Research Progress of Hippo-YAP Signaling Pathway on Inflammation and Regeneration of Periodontal Tissue
    ZHAO Huiwei, LIU Shutai
    2023, 39(1): 20-23.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.004
    Abstract ( 212 )   PDF (1070KB) ( 263 )  
    Periodontitis is a common chronic inflammatory disease, which leads to the progressive destruction of periodontal supporting tissues. On basis of controlling inflammation, striving for a certain degree of periodontal tissue regeneration is the treatment goal of periodontitis. Hippo signaling pathway is a highly conserved signaling pathway, which plays a vital role in mechanical conduction, inflammation, function regulation of stem cells, cell proliferation and differentiation, and tumor occurrence and development. This paper reviews the role of Hippo signaling pathway in periodontal inflammation and periodontal tissue regeneration, in order to provide new inspiration for the treatment of periodontitis.
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    Role of Purinergic Receptor P2X3 in Pain of Acute Dental Pulp Inflammation of Rat
    CHEN Yangxi, HU Jun, HUANG Lili, KANG Yiqun, WANG Li
    2023, 39(1): 24-31.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.005
    Abstract ( 158 )   PDF (5254KB) ( 207 )  
    Objective: To verify the expression of purinergic receptor P2X3 at important sites in the peripheral and central nervous systems and its involvement in the regulation and integration of pain information during experimentally induced pulpitis. Methods: Acute pulpitis was induced by the pulp exposure and lipopolysaccharide application in Wistar rats. Animals in the SHAM group received the same anesthetic procedure without any other interventions. On the first and third postoperative days, face-grooming activity and the measurement of head retraction reflex thresholds were recorded to assess the pulpitis-induced pain in each group of rats. The rats were then euthanized to conduct the observational analysis of the trigeminal ganglion (TG), trigeminal spinal subnucleus caudalis (Ⅴc) of the brain stem, and ventral posteromedial nucleus (VPM) of the thalamus. Results: Histological evidence of severe pulp inflammation was observed on day 1 and 3 after tooth injury, and the pain-like behavior of animals showed a significant increase (P<0.05). For acute pulpitis, the upregulation of P2X3 in the ipsilateral TG was induced on the first and third postoperative days. P2X3 immunoreactivity in the left TG was significantly higher than that in the control and right side (P<0.05). In the bilateral trigeminal spinal nucleus, the expression of P2X3 was not changed on the first and third postoperative days compared with that in the SHAM group (P>0.05). In the right thalamus, the expression of P2X3 increased on the third postoperative day but showed no change on the first postoperative day compared with that in the SHAM group. In the left thalamus, the expression of P2X3 exhibited no change on the first and third postoperative days. Conclusion: P2X3 channels were significantly involved in injurious signal processing in the peripheral nervous system following acute pulp inflammation, but probably not involved at the brain stem level. The upregulation of P2X3 expression in the Ⅴc of the brain stem was not induced by pulpitis. However, the expression of P2X3 increased in the VPM of the right thalamus. Further studies are needed to identify additional transducers mediating signaling from the pulp afferent nerve to the center.
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    Effect of Irrigating Needles on Irrigating Effect of S-shaped Curved Root Canal
    TANG Yumu, LU Le, XU Ke, CHEN Yumao
    2023, 39(1): 32-36.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.006
    Abstract ( 192 )   PDF (2148KB) ( 197 )  
    Objective: To compare the irrigating effect using two commonly used irrigating needles inside a S-shaped curved root canals. Methods: Eighty resin simulated curved S-shaped root canals were randomly divided into two groups: IrriFlex group (group A) and NaviTip FX group (group B), with 40 prepared to 25#0.06 taper and 30#0.04 taper, respectively. Group A1 (IrriFlex, maximum irrigation length, 25#0.06 taper), group B1(NaviTip FX, maximum irrigation length, 25#0.06 taper), group A2 (IrriFlex, maximum irrigation length, 30#0.04 taper), group B2 (NaviTip FX, maximum irrigation length, 30#0.04 taper), groupA3 (IrriFlex, 4 mm from apical foramen, 25#0.06 taper) and group B3 (NaviTip FX, 4 mm from apical foramen, 25#0.06 taper), group A4 (IrriFlex, 4 mm from apical foramen, 30#0.04 taper), and group B4 (NaviTip FX, 4 mm from apical foramen, 30#0.04 taper), with 10 samples in each group (n=10). The 3 mL 3 %NaClO was used as irrigation solution to rinse root canals which filled with 1 mL methylene blue stain.After taking pictures with a dental microscope,the images were measured to obtain the distance from the tip to the apical foramen and the length of the methylene blue remaining in the apical region. SPSS 25.0 software package was used for statistical analysis. Results: When IrriFlex group was irrigated at the maximum irrigation length, the depth of IrriFlex group was closer to the apical foramen than NaviTip FX group (P<0.001), and the length of residual methylene blue in the apical region was significantly shorter (P<0.001). In the IrriFlex group, the two terminal preparation numbers had no significant effect on the irrigating effect (P>0.05), while in the NaviTip FX group, the length of residual methylene blue in the 25#0.06 taper was slightly shorter than that in the 30#0.04 taper (P<0.05). When irrigating at 4 mm from apical foramen, there was no significant difference in the length of residual methylene blue between the IrriFlex group and the NaviTip FX group (P>0.05), and the length of residual methylene blue in the 25#0.06 taper subgroup was slightly shorter than that in the 30#0.04 taper subgroup (P<0.05). Conclusion: In S-shaped curved root canals, IrriFlex is more convenient for further irrigating than NaviTip FX. Increased final preparation taper were suggested when using NaviTip FX to abtain better irrigation effect.
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    Efficacy of Er:YAG Laser PIPS/SWEEPS in Removal of Calcium Hydroxide Paste from Anatomically Complex Root Canals
    YANG Lan, LI Ying, BAO Pingping
    2023, 39(1): 37-41.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.007
    Abstract ( 158 )   PDF (1312KB) ( 257 )  
    Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of two Er:YAG laser-activated irrigation techniques, i.e. photon-initiated photoacoustic streaming (PIPS) and shock wave enhanced emission photoacoustic streaming (SWEEPS), in removing calcium hydroxide from anatomically complex root canal systems. Methods: Seventy-five human freshly extracted single-canal premolars were selected and the root canals were instrumented with WaveOne Gold Primary. Each tooth was split longitudinally into 2 halves, with a groove made in the apical segment of one half and a semicircular cavity on the other half. The root canals were then filled with calcium hydroxide paste. The teeth were randomly assigned to 5 groups to remove calcium hydroxide from root canals using PIPS, SWEEPS, EDDY, passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), and conventional needle irrigation (CNI), respectively. Before and after irrigation, photographs were taken under microscope to calculate the percentages of residual calcium hydroxide, and the amount of remaining medicament in the irregular areas (grooves and semicircular cavities) were evaluated using a scoring system. Results: The ranking of the effectiveness of calcium hydroxide removal from the most to the least was: SWEEPS, PIPS, EDDY/PUI, and CNI, with no statistical difference between PUI and EDDY (P>0.05). SWEEPS showed the best removal efficacy in irregular areas, PIPS and EDDY less, and PUI and CNI the least, with no significant difference between PIPS and EDDY, and between PUI and CNI (P>0.05). Conclusion: Both Er:YAG laser-activated irrigation techniques were effective in removing calcium hydroxide from anatomically complex root canal systems. The best efficacy is obtained by SWEEPS.
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    Application of Longitudinal Incision beside Upper Lip Frenulum in Extraction of Deeply Embedded Mesiodens
    FU Shuai, LI Ming, CUI Qingying, WANG Lidong, MA Wen, PENG Canbang, ZHANG Changbin, WU Yong
    2023, 39(1): 42-45.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.008
    Abstract ( 195 )   PDF (2358KB) ( 437 )  
    Objective: To explore the key points of the longitudinal incision beside upper lip frenulum in extraction of deeply embedded mesiodens, and to analyze its complications and clinical application value. Methods: A total of 35 patients with deeply embedded mesiodens were treated with longitudinal incision beside upper lip frenulum. The effects and complications of the treatment were analyzed. Results: The mesiodens of the 35 patients were successfully extracted. No permanent complications were observed in all of the cases. However, temporary complications were noted: superficial mucosa was torn in 3 cases, central incisor discomfort in 3 case, slight numbness of lips in 2 cases, and incision infection in 2 case. There was no change in the height of the upper lip, the height of the nose tip, and the shape of the nostrils. Conclusion: The application of longitudinal incision beside upper lip frenulum can help to extract the deeply embedded mesiodens without changing the nasolabial shape.
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    Application of Low Dose Esketamine in Short Time Operation of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery under General Anesthesia
    XIN Zhijun, WANG Ning, QU Weidong, WANG Huajing, WANG Cuixia, WANG Tianfeng, LI Jianping, WANG Huaizhou
    2023, 39(1): 46-51.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.009
    Abstract ( 174 )   PDF (886KB) ( 171 )  
    Objective: To investigate the application effect of low-dose esketamine in oral and maxillofacial surgery under general anesthesia for short time operation. Methods: Seventy-six inpatients (38 males and 38 females) with oral and maxillofacial surgery in Yantai Hospital of Stomatology were randomly divided into two groups by random number table method. Group A was the study group (Esketamine group, n=46), and group B was the control group (n=30). The patients in Group A were administrated with Midazolam 1 mg, Esketamine 0.25 mg/kg, Fentanyl 2 μg/kg, Propofol 2 mg/kg, Cisatracurium 0.2 mg/kg, and Ondansetron 4 mg. Patients in group B were given the conventional anesthesia induction regimen, and the medications were the same as those in group A except that the dosage of Fentanyl was 4 μg/kg and Esketamine was not used. After induction of anesthesia, patients in the two groups were intubated through the nasal cavity and trachea, and mechanical ventilation was performed by the anesthesia machine. Anesthesia maintenance drugs in the two groups were the same. At the beginning of the operation, all patients were given local infiltration anesthesia by the same surgeon with Attevacaine and epinephrine injection. After the patient were recovered consciousness and spontaneous breathing, the tracheal tube was removed and the patients were transferred to PACU for observation. The HR, MAP, and SPO2 of the two groups at the time of entry (T1), before intubation (T2), after intubation (T3), at the beginning of operation (T4), at the end of operation (T5), and after extubation (T61) were recorded. The operation time (T1) and recovery time (T2) were recorded. The incidence of choking reaction caused by Fentanyl during anesthesia induction, the incidence of Propofol injection pain, and the amount of Propofol used during operation were recorded, and the intraoperative and postoperative adverse reactions were recorded. Results: The incidence of choking reaction after Fentanyl application, the incidence of Propofol injection pain, the consumption of Propofol during operation, and the recovery time after operation in group A were significantly lower than those in group B (P<0.05). The HR changes of the two groups at each time point were statistically significant (P<0.05), compared with T1. The HR at T2, T3, T4, and T5 time points was lower, and the HR at T2 time point in group A was higher than that in group B (P<0.05). Compared with T1, T2, T4, T5, and T6 had lower MAP; compared with T2, T3 had higher MAP; compared with T3, T4 and T5 had lower MAP; compared with T5, T6 had higher MAP. The difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). SPO2 at T6 was slightly lower than that in group A (P<0.05). Compared with T6, SPO2 at the other five time points was higher than that in T6, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative somnolence, respiratory depression and postoperative pain between two groups (P>0.05), but the incidence of postoperative somnolence in group A was higher than that in group B, and the incidence of respiratory depression and postoperative pain in group B was higher than those in group A. Conclusion: In a short time operation of oral and maxillofacial surgery, escitalopram small doses of Esketamine anesthesia induction can significantly reduce Fentanyl choking cough response and the incidence of Propofol injection pain, reduce the dosage of Fentanyl and intraoperative Propofol dosage, smooth the intraoperative hemodynamics, maintain the time of postoperative revival, and reduce the incidence rate of intraoperative postoperative adverse reactions.
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    Clinical Application of Compound Chamomile Lidocaine Gel in the Treatment of Dry Socket
    MA Zhaofeng, HOU Kegui, LI Shi
    2023, 39(1): 52-55.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.010
    Abstract ( 266 )   PDF (1246KB) ( 222 )  
    Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of a combination of conventional treatment and compound chamomile lidocaine gel (Kamistad gel) on relieving early pain and promoting healing of extracted teeth in patients with dry socket. Methods: Eighty cases who visited the Department of Stomatology, Shunyi District Hospital of Beijing from December 2018 to December 2020 due to the occurrence of dry socket were included and randomly divided into observation and control groups, with 40 cases each. In the observation group, after wiped with hydrogen peroxide and normal saline, the alveolar fossa was evenly coated with kamistad gel and then filled with iodoform yarn strips. The control group was filled with only iodoform yarn strips after wiping. The degree of pain reduction (VAS score) on day 1, 3, and 7 after treatment, the amount of granulation tissue production within extraction sockets on day 1, 3, 7, and 14 after treatment, and the length of the disease course of dry socket were evaluated in both groups. Results: There was no significant difference in baseline between two groups (P>0.05). The VAS score of pain in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group in the early stage (day 1 and 3 after treatment) (P<0.05). The score of granulation tissue regeneration in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group at 3 and 7 days (P<0.05). The duration of dry socket in the observation group was significantly shorter than that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Kamistad gel combined with iodoform yarn strips can significantly relieve the early pain and discomfort of patients with dry socket, accelerate wound healing, and shorten the duration of the disease.
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    Nomograms to Predict the Prognosis in Locally Advanced Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma after Curative Resection
    JIANG Zhimin, MA Guowu, SUN Bo
    2023, 39(1): 56-61.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.011
    Abstract ( 196 )   PDF (1447KB) ( 144 )  
    Objective: To develop and validate nomograms in predicting prognosis in patients with locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) after curative resection. Methods: Two hundred and sixty-nine patients with OSCC after curative resection were assigned to the training and validation cohort. Cox regression analyses were conducted to determine the prognostic factors for overall survival (OS) and cancer specific survival (CSS), which were used to develop nomograms. Nomograms were evaluated by the concordance indicex (C-index), calibration curves, and decision curve analyses (DCA), and validated in the validation cohort. Results: Age, Kaplan-Feinstein (KFI) index, pT, the number of positive nodes, and systemic inflammatory index (SII) were significantly correlated with OS and CSS. Based on these factors, the C-index of the nomograms predicted OS and CSS in the training cohort were 0.712 and 0.709, respectively. Calibration curves exhibited good agreement between observed and predicted survival. DCA indicated the nomograms have clinical utility. These results were validated in the validation cohort. Conclusion: The nomograms can predict 3- and 5-year OS and CSS for patients with OSCC after curative resection.
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    Therapeutic Effect of Streptococcus Salivarius on Chronic Inflammation of Oral Mucosa in Mice
    ZHANG Shi, XU Pan, GUO Yiting, SHAO Ruru, ZHAO Ruowen, HE Yuan
    2023, 39(1): 62-67.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.012
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    Objective: To preliminarily study the anti-inflammatory effect of Streptococcus salivarius (Ss) by using a chronic inflammation model of oral cavity. Methods: Seventy-five C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 5 groups with 15 mice in each group. The first group was the blank control (CON) group; the second group was the chronic inflammation (CI) group; the third group was the Streptococcus salivarius treatment (CI+SS) group; the fourth group was the glucocorticoid treatment (CI+GC) group; and the fifth group was the Streptococcus salivarius alone (CON+SS) group. The mice were sacrificed after 4 weeks, and the buccal mucosa of the lesion was stained with HE to observe its pathological changes and inflammatory cell infiltration. The mRNA expressions of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-10, IL-17 and Foxp3 were detected by qRT-PCR, and the protein expression of IL-6 in the lesions was detected by immunofluorescence staining. Then, 45 C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 3 groups with 15 mice in each group. The first group was the CON group; the second group was the CI group; and the third group was the CI+SS group. After 4 weeks of treatment, the blood was collected. The expression levels of IL-17A in serum were detected by ELISA, and the ratio of Th17/Treg cells in peripheral blood was detected by flow cytometry. Results: Compared with the CI group, the CI+SS group had less local inflammatory cell infiltration, less expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α, and decreased IL-6 positive cells (P<0.001). The expressions of IL-10, IL-17, and Foxp3 in the lesions of the CI+SS group were decreased (P<0.01), the expression of serum IL-17A was decreased (P<0.001), and the ratio of Th17/Treg cells in peripheral blood was decreased (P<0.001). Conclusion: Ss has a therapeutic effect on local inflammation of the oral mucosa, possibly by improving the imbalance of Th17/Treg differentiation to maintain local immune balance.
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    Regulation of Yukouling on Inflammatory Cytokines in Rats with RAU Based on Toll Receptor and PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signal Pathway
    LIU Jiawen, WANG Hanming, YANG Xianghui, FAN Zhilong, HE Xiaoming, GAN Yujuan, LIU Hejing
    2023, 39(1): 68-73.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.013
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    Objective: To investigate the healing-promoting effect of yukouning on mucosal wounds and its effect on TLR4/PI3K/Akt/mTOR and related pathways in rats with RAU. Methods: Forty SPF-grade SD rats were divided into four groups randomly: blank control group, model control group, levamisole group, and yukouning group, with 10 rats in each group. Excluding the blank control group, the remaining three groups of rats were established by chemical cautery method for RAU modeling and the drugs were administered continuously for 7 days. The size and healing of oral ulcer surface of the rats were compared at day 0, 1, 3, and 7 after modeling administration. The rats were executed after 7 days of administration. The histopathological changes of oral mucosa of rats were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. Western blot was used to detect the expression of TOLL-like receptor4 (TLR4), phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K), phosphorylated phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (p-PI3K), protein kinase B (Akt), nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) protein in the ulcerated tissues. The levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) inflammatory factors were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: Except the blank control group, the other three groups all developed oral ulcers. After treatment, the ulcer surface of yukouning group and levamisole group healed well, while the ulcer scar was seen in the model group. In serum of model group, IL-6 and TNF-α were significant increased in concentration. Among them, TLR4, Akt, NF-κB, and mTOR were upregulated, and p-PI3K/PI3K was remarkable down-regulated (P<0.01). The contents of IL-6 and TNF-α in the yukouning and levamisole groups were significantly decreased compared with that of model control group (P<0.01), in which the expressions of TLR4, Akt, NF-κB, and mTOR were significantly downregulated (P<0.01) and p-PI3K/PI3K were significantly upregulated (P<0.01). Conclusion: Yukouning can help heal of oral ulcers in rats and reduce the level of inflammatory factors and improve oral mucosal damage and inflammation by inhibiting the activity of TLR4/PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway.
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    Effects of Periodontitis on Plasma Trimethylamine N-Oxide in Mice Fed with High-fat Diet
    XIE Weige, DONG Jingwen, HUANG Lingyan, KANG Wen, WANG Lu, WU Juan, XIE Sijing
    2023, 39(1): 74-80.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.014
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    Objective: To evaluate the effects of periodontitis on plasma trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) production in mice fed a high-fat diet and to explore the role of gut microbiota. Methods: Ten wild-type male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into 2 groups: (1) high-fat diet group (HFD) and (2) high-fat diet + periodontitis group (HFD_PD). Eight weeks later, the mice were sacrificed to detect the alveolar bone loss, the concentration of plasma TMAO, the relative gene expression in liver and gut, and microbial communities in cecal contents. Results: Compared with HFD group, the concentration of plasma TMAO was significantly increased in HFD_PD group (P<0.01). At the phylum level, the abundance of Firmicutes and Desulfobacterota decreased and the abundance of Bacteroidota and Campilobacterota increased (P<0.05). Pearson correlation analysis showed that Eubacterium_coprostanoligenes and Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136 in HFD_PD group were positively correlated with plasma TMAO levels, while Muribaculaceae was negatively correlated with plasma TMAO levels (P<0.05). The expression of IL-6 in intestinal tissue was increased (P<0.01), while the expression of ZO-1 was decreased (P<0.01). The expression levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in liver were significantly increased (P<0.01, P<0.001). Conclusion: Periodontitis can increase the concentration of plasma TMAO in high-fat diet mice, which may be achieved by regulating gut microbiota related to TMAO metabolism.
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    Effect of A Novel Anti-splash Mask on Preventing Aerosol in Dental Practice
    LIANG Qingqing, XING Jiahao, WANG Wenmei, LV Haodong, ZHAO Jun, CHEN Jindong, DOU Zhaojing, YANG Xin, JI Jun
    2023, 39(1): 81-85.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.015
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    Objective: To evaluate the effect of a new anti-splash mask on preventing aerosol pollution in dental clinics. Methods: The aerosol distribution characteristics in different types of splash operations were analyzed in dental clinics at first. Different splash operations were composed of cavity preparation, tooth preparation, interproximal enamel reduction, and supragingival scaling. Then tooth preparation on isolated teeth was simulated in dental phantom head. According to whether to use the anti-splash mask, experiments were divided into the experimental group and the control group. The droplets of aerosol at multiple time points were sampled before, during, and after dental procedures. The effectiveness of preventing aerosol pollution by the novel anti-splash mask was analyzed. Results: The aerosol concentrations caused by diverse splash operations in the clinics increased respectively (P<0.05). The aerosol concentration resulting from tooth preparation was the highest (P<0.05). To simulate dental treatment, tooth preparation was performed on isolated teeth in dental phantom head. It was found that the aerosol concentration was significantly decreased when using anti-splash masks (P<0.05). Conclusion: Diverse dental splash procedures initiated a large amount of aerosol respectively. The use of novel anti-splash mask in the process of dental diagnosis and treatment can reduce the aerosol concentration in dental clinics, which have a positive effect on preventing the spread of COVID-19.
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    Implant Restoration of Lower Anterior Teeth with Modified Onlay Grafting Technique: A Case Report
    YU Lan, JIN Jiayang, TU Yeying, PAN Yulei, WANG Ting, LIN Haiyan
    2023, 39(1): 86-88.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.016
    Abstract ( 286 )   PDF (4113KB) ( 292 )  
    A severe periodontitis case with severe insufficiency of lower anterior bone was reported. The diagnosis, treatment and prognosis were discussed by using modified onlay grafting technique and implant restoration, combined with periodontal and orthodontic treatment at the same time in order to provide reference for multidisciplinary joint diagnosis and treatment of oral complex cases.
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    Removable Denture and Implant Restoration for A Child with Congenital Missing Teeth: A Case Report
    LI Jiao, ZHANG Jie, LI Mengxue, ZHOU Yi
    2023, 39(1): 89-91.  DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.01.017
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    Congenital tooth loss has an impact on the growth of children and maxillofacial development, and multidisciplinary sequence treatments including denture restoration are required at an early stage to ensure sufficient mechanical stimulation on soft and hard tissues. This paper reports the treatment of missing teeth restoration through removable dentures and implant dentures in the sequential treatment for a child with congenital missing teeth.
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