Exploring Microbial Dynamics in Oral Health and Disease: Periodontics, Implant Dentistry and Endodontics

A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Microbiology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 517

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Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84084 Baronissi, Italy
Interests: implant dentistry; periodontology; oral surgery; oral medicine
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Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84084 Baronissi, Italy
Interests: Implant dentistry; periodontology; oral surgery; bone reconstructive surgery; dental materials

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Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
Interests: implant dentistry; periodontology; oral surgery; bone reconstructive surgery; dental materials

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Dear Colleagues,

We invite contributions of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that delve into the complex relationships between microbial communities and oral health. This Special Issue aims to explore topics such as periodontal microbiota, peri-implant microorganisms, microbial contamination in dentistry, the role of oral microbiota in distant site infections and endocarditis, antibiotic prophylaxis in implant surgery, antimicrobial use in periodontics, microorganisms in endodontics, and the connection between periodontal microbiota and systemic inflammation and cancer.

In detail, the following types of papers are welcome to be submitted to this Special Issue: Original research articles investigating the composition, diversity, and dynamics of microbial communities in periodontal diseases, peri-implantitis, and endodontic infections. Reviews summarizing the latest advancements in understanding microbial contamination in dental settings and strategies for infection control and prevention. Studies exploring the role of oral microbiota in systemic infections, including endocarditis, and the mechanisms underlying microbial dissemination from the oral cavity to distant sites. Perspectives on the appropriate use of antibiotics and antimicrobial agents in implant surgery, periodontics, and endodontic therapy, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes while minimizing antimicrobial resistance. Investigations into the potential link between periodontal microbiota, chronic inflammation, and the development of systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. Finally, clinical studies evaluating the efficacy of antimicrobial therapies and adjunctive treatments in managing periodontal and peri-implant diseases.

Dr. Maria Pia Di Palo
Dr. Carlo Rengo
Dr. Antonino Fiorino
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Keywords

  • periodontal microbiota
  • peri-implant microorganisms
  • microbial contamination in dentistry
  • oral microbiota in distant site infections and endocarditis
  • antibiotic prophylaxis in implant surgery
  • antimicrobial use in periodontics and implant dentistry
  • microorganisms in endodontics
  • periodontal microbiota and systemic inflammation

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Correlation between Periodontitis and Gastritis Induced by Helicobacter pylori: A Comprehensive Review
by Martina Maurotto, Liliana Gavinha Costa, Maria Conceição Manso, Grace Anne Mosley, Juliana Campos Hasse Fernandes, Gustavo Vicentis Oliveira Fernandes and Filipe Castro
Microorganisms 2024, 12(8), 1579; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12081579 - 2 Aug 2024
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The goal of this comprehensive review was to verify if the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) bacteria in patients with dyspepsia is higher in the oral cavity of periodontal or non-periodontal patients. The bibliographic search was conducted on scientific studies published [...] Read more.
The goal of this comprehensive review was to verify if the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) bacteria in patients with dyspepsia is higher in the oral cavity of periodontal or non-periodontal patients. The bibliographic search was conducted on scientific studies published in PubMed, Cochrane Library, SciELO, and BVS. The focus question was: “In patients with dyspepsia and periodontitis, is the prevalence of Hp bacteria in the oral cavity higher than in patients with only dyspepsia or without any disease?” The inclusion criteria were human studies in English, Portuguese, or Spanish languages, published between 2000 and 2022, that included patients over the age of 18 and aimed to evaluate the presence of Hp bacteria in the oral cavity and in the protective mucosal layer of the gastric lining of patients with the diseases (periodontitis and dyspepsia) or without disease; clinical trials, randomized controlled clinical trials, comparative studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional studies, and cohort studies. The methodological quality evaluation of the included articles was performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute tools. The final scores could be of “Low” quality (at least two “no” [red] or ≥ five “unclear” found), “Moderate” quality (one “no” [red] was found or up to four “unclear” criteria were met), or “High” quality (all green [yes] or at maximum two “unclear”). Of 155 potentially eligible articles, 10 were included in this comprehensive review after the application of the eligibility criteria. The selected studies were scrutinized regarding the relationship between Hp colonization in the oral cavity and stomach, its impact on severity and complications of gastric infection, as well as the effect of the presence of oral and gastric Hp on dental and systemic parameters. Hp can colonize periodontal pockets regardless of its presence in the stomach. There was a higher prevalence of oral biofilm in dyspeptic patients with periodontal disease, and worse control of bleeding and low oral hygiene was observed in periodontal compared to non-periodontal patients. For que quality assessment, the scientific studies included presented low to moderate methodological quality. Conclusions: It is possible to conclude that Hp is a bacterium that can colonize dental plaque independently of the stomach and vice versa; however, when both diseases are found, its presence may be more significant. Supra and subgingival dental plaque may be a reservoir of Hp, suggesting that patients with gastric infections are more likely to have Hp in the oral cavity. The results must be carefully analyzed due to the limitations present in this review. Full article
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