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Dioguardi M, Spirito F, Lo Muzio E, Sovereto D, Ballini A, Alovisi M, Toto GA, Lo Muzio L, Di Cosola M. Investigation of the presence of Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) in ancient adult skulls: analyzing data from prehistoric and historical samples through a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:370. [PMID: 38519922 PMCID: PMC10958943 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04154-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Historically, the prevalence of caries has undergone significant changes, particularly increasing with the industrialization of sugar consumption. When examining ancient populations, lower caries rates are discovered, attributed in part to dietary factors. These populations consumed abrasive foods, leading to occlusal wear and reduced non-axial occlusal forces, potentially influencing Non-Carious Cervical Lesions (NCCLs). Although some attribute NCCLs to abfraction, the mechanism remains debated. This systematic review aims to evaluate the presence of NCCLs in ancient populations, shedding light on the factors contributing to their occurrence. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present systematic review was registered on PROSPERO, and the manuscript was prepared following PRISMA guidelines. RESULTS After the literature search and article screening, data from 6 studies were included in the meta-analysis, with only 2 reporting NCCLs in ancient skulls, encopassing 17 subjects in 805 examined skulls, suggesting their presence even before the widespread use of toothbrushes. This finding indicates a potential etiopathogenic mechanism linked to abfraction, but the cause is complex and involves abrasive and erosive factors closely tied to dietary habits. CONCLUSIONS In summary, NCCLs were present in ancient populations, albeit with a much lower prevalence. Their occurrence cannot be solely attributed to wear mechanisms but must be connected to abrasive factors related to diet or practices with religious and cultural significance, such as the use of labrets. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Th the knowledge of NCCLs presence in acient sculls is crucial today for better understand the associated risk factors. In this context, the analysis of ancient skulls allows us to discern the role that tooth brushing and diet played in the formation of NCCLs, over the past century.
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- Mario Dioguardi
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Via Rovelli 50, Foggia, 71122, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Via Rovelli 50, Foggia, 71122, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Via Rovelli 50, Foggia, 71122, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Via Rovelli 50, Foggia, 71122, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Via Rovelli 50, Foggia, 71122, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, 10127, Italy
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- Department of Humanities, Letters, Cultural Heritage, Educational Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, 71122, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Via Rovelli 50, Foggia, 71122, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Via Rovelli 50, Foggia, 71122, Italy
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Ciavarella D, Lorusso M, Campobasso A, Cazzolla AP, Montaruli G, Burlon G, Lo Muzio E, Laurenziello M, Tepedino M. Craniofacial morphology in Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients. J Clin Exp Dent 2023; 15:e999-e1006. [PMID: 38186919 PMCID: PMC10767735 DOI: 10.4317/jced.61104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Background To evaluate the correlation between cephalometric skeletal parameters and Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome (OSAs) severity, in adult patients with OSAs. Material and Methods One hundred patients (94 males,6 females mean age 59,3) with diagnosis of OSAs were retrospectively enrolled. Each patient received Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) and latero-lateral radiograph. Eight cephalometric parameters (cranial deflection angle, saddle angle, articular angle, divergence angle, cranial base angle, skull base length, mandibular length, maxilla length) were analyzed and then related to Apnea/Hypopnea Index (AHI) and to the Oxygen Desaturation Index (ODI), recorded by HSAT. A Spearman's rho correlation test between cephalometric measurements and HSAT indices was performed. Statistical significance was set at p< 0.05. Results A negative statistically significant correlation was found between mandibular length (Condilion-Gnathion distance) and AHI (rho= -0,2022; p<0,05) and between maxilla length (Ans-Pns) and AHI (rho= -0,2984; p<0,01) and ODI (rho= -0,2443; p<0,05). A statistically significant correlation was also observed between the divergence angle (S-N^Go-Me) and AHI (rho=0,2263; p<0,05) and between cranial deflection angle (Fh^NBa) and AHI (rho=0,2212; p<0,05) and ODI (rho=0,1970; p<0,05). Conclusions The OSAs severity may be related to certain predisposing features in craniofacial morphology, such as maxillary and mandibular length, divergence and cranial deflection. Key words:OSAs, Home Sleep Apnea Testing, AHI, ODI, Cephalometry, Airway.
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- Domenico Ciavarella
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine and for Romagna, School of Orthodontics, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, Dental School of L'Aquila, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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Fiorillo G, Campobasso A, Caldara G, Battista G, Lo Muzio E, Mandelli G, Ambrosi A, Gastaldi G. Accuracy of 3-dimensional-printed customized transfer tray using a flash-free adhesive system in digital indirect bonding: An in vivo study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2023; 164:505-515. [PMID: 37074245 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This paper evaluated the accuracy of a computer-aided design and manufacturing indirect bonding technique using a new customized 3D-printed transfer tray and a flash-free adhesive system for orthodontic bonding. METHODS This in vivo study analyzed 106 teeth selected from 9 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Quantitative deviation analysis was performed to evaluate the bonding positioning errors, assessing the differences between the virtually planned and the clinically transferred bracket position after indirect bonding procedures by superimposing 3-dimensional dental scans. Estimated marginal means were evaluated for individual brackets and tubes, arch sectors, and overall collected measurements. RESULTS A total of 86 brackets and 20 buccal tubes were analyzed. Among individual teeth, mandibular second molars showed the highest positioning errors, whereas maxillary incisors reported the lowest values. Considering arch sectors, the posterior areas showed greater displacements than the anterior areas, as the right side compared to the left side, with a higher error rate reported for the mandibular arch than the maxillary arch. The overall bonding inaccuracy measurement was 0.35 mm, below the clinical acceptability limit of 0.50 mm. CONCLUSIONS The accuracy of a 3-dimensional-printed customized transfer tray using a flash-free adhesive system in computer-aided design and manufacturing indirect bonding was generally high, with greater positioning errors for posterior teeth.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine and for Romagna, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Spirito F, Caponio VCA, Lo Muzio E, Campisi G, Santarelli A, Lo Russo L, Rubini C, Favia G, Limongelli L, Coppola N, Lo Muzio L, Leuci S. Reply to "A look beyond oral lichen planus". Pediatr Dermatol 2023; 40:966-967. [PMID: 37767647 DOI: 10.1111/pde.15356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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- Francesca Spirito
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Clinic Specialistic and Stomatological Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Polytechnic, University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Odontostomatology Unit, "Aldo Moro" University, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Odontostomatology Unit, "Aldo Moro" University, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Ciavarella D, Campobasso A, Cazzolla AP, Suriano C, Lo Muzio E, Guida L, Salcuni F, Laurenziello M, Illuzzi G, Burlon G, Tepedino M. The efficacy of a modified mandibular advancement device for OSA treatment in a group of adult patients. Cranio 2023:1-8. [PMID: 37545185 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2023.2242061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) is actually recommended for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) with mild or moderate severity. The present study evaluated the effects of a fully customizable MAD-type device (It Makes You Sleep, IMYS), in patients with moderate-to-severe OSA. METHODS Twenty-nine patients (15 men and 14 women; mean age 62, SD ±10 years) were retrospectively enrolled. Home Sleep Apnea Testing ;(HSAT) was performed for all patients at baseline (T0) and after three months (T1) of IMYS therapy. The analyzed respiratory parameters were: Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), Oxygen Desaturation Index (ODI), Minimum Oxygen Saturation (minSO2) and Medium Oxygen Saturation (medSO2). RESULTS From T0 to T1, a significant reduction of AHI and ODI was reported, as well as a significant increase of minSO2 and medSO2. CONCLUSION The IMYS device could be an effective MAD appliance for treating moderate-to-severe OSA.
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- Domenico Ciavarella
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Biotecnologica and Applied Clinical Sciences, Dental School of L' Aquila, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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Charitos IA, Ballini A, Cantore S, Lo Muzio E, Spirito F, Santacroce L, Bottalico L. The ancient roots of dentistry in the Mediterranean civilizations: between Etruscan and Greek traditions up to the time of imperial Rome. Minerva Dent Oral Sci 2023:S2724-6329.23.04758-7. [PMID: 37162329 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6329.23.04758-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Etruscans, people living in Etruria (Umbria and Tuscany, Italy), were the first to make dentures and false teeth, from 700 BCE onwards. The aim of this study was to investigate, through archaeological and anthropological records, the Etruscans ability in dental practice to understand better Greek's influence on their medical knowledge and, subsequently, the transmission of their medical expertise to Romans. We extensively searched literature to find out references in previous studies on Etruscan medical and dental practice by using keywords such as "Etruscan medicine" and "Etruscan dentistry." We selected various historical papers, from the ancient age texts of 5th century to 2020, which best focused on the review's purpose. Etruscan civilization was influenced by Greek's culture throughout Italian colonies and later "merge" into Greek-Roman culture. Their medical practice based on a mixture of mythology, religion, and technical abilities, especially regarding metalworking. Archaeological remains show a great competence in creating dental prosthesis and in treatment of oral diseases. The results of this paper provide an evident contribution to the knowledge of Etruscan culture, still largely unknown by an anthropological point of view, and their strong relationship with the Greeks colonies, in a profitable cultural exchange.
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- Ioannis A Charitos
- Interdepartmental Research Center for Pre-Latin, Latin and Oriental Rights and Culture Studies (CEDICLO), University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, Luigi Vanvitelli University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- Regional Dental Community Service "Sorriso & Benessere - Ricerca e Clinica", Bari, Italy -
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Unit of Microbiology and Virology, Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Aldo Moro University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdepartmental Research Center for Pre-Latin, Latin and Oriental Rights and Culture Studies (CEDICLO), University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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Spirito F, Caponio VCA, Lo Muzio E, Campisi G, Santarelli A, Lo Russo L, Rubini C, Favia G, Limongelli L, Coppola N, Lo Muzio L, Leuci S. Oral lichen planus in children: An Italian case series. Pediatr Dermatol 2023; 40:489-493. [PMID: 37019629 DOI: 10.1111/pde.15318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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Oral lichen planus usually occurs in adults; there are no clear data regarding the incidence and the clinical features of oral lichen planus in children. This paper reports clinical findings, treatments, and outcomes of 13 Italian patients with oral lichen planus in childhood diagnosed between 2001 and 2021. The most common finding was keratotic lesions with reticular or papular/plaque-like patterns, confined to the tongue in seven patients. Although oral lichen planus in childhood is rare and the malignant transformation index is unknown, specialists must be aware of its characteristics and oral mucosal lesions must be correctly diagnosed and managed.
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- Francesca Spirito
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Specialistic and Stomatological Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Odontostomatology Unit, "Aldo Moro" University, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Odontostomatology Unit, "Aldo Moro" University, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Cazzolla AP, Lovero R, Spirito F, Di Cosola M, Santacroce L, Lo Muzio E, Ciavarella D, Dioguardi M, Crincoli V, Pepe M, Varraso L, Contino R, Di Serio F, Lo Muzio L. Evaluation of qualitative and quantitative taste alterations in COVID-19. Bosn J Basic Med Sci 2023; 23:344-350. [PMID: 35801415 PMCID: PMC10113942 DOI: 10.17305/bjbms.2022.6973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A large percentage of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients have taste dysfunction. Interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels in mild and moderate COVID-19 patients with the type (quantitative or qualitative) of taste disorders were compared in this observational study. The 208 COVID-19 patients (118 men and 90 women) revealing only taste dysfunctions as prodromic symptoms were classified as mild and moderate patients. Survey results were used to evaluate the taste disorder. The IL-6 levels were measured using a chemiluminescence assay. Statistical analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon rank, Welch's, and Mann-Whitney tests. The findings revealed that neither the presence of dysgeusia or phantogeusia nor the perception of sour and salty, differed statistically significantly between moderate and mild patients (P > 0.05). But between moderate and mild patients, there were statistically significant differences in how umami, bitter, sweet, and parageusia were perceived (P < 0.05). There was an impairment of multiple tastes up to ageusia in patients with high IL-6 levels. The findings demonstrated that parageusia and dysfunctions in umami, bitter, and sweet taste perception can be indicators of more severe forms of COVID-19.
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- Angela Pia Cazzolla
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology Unit, AOU Policlinico Consorziale di Bari - Ospedale Giovanni XXIII, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Ionian Department (DJSGEM), Microbiology and Virology Lab, Università Degli Studi di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine and for Romagna, School of Orthodontics, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sensory Organs, "Aldo Moro" University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sensory Organs, "Aldo Moro" University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Transfusional Medicine Unit, University-Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology Unit, AOU Policlinico Consorziale di Bari - Ospedale Giovanni XXIII, Bari, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology Unit, AOU Policlinico Consorziale di Bari - Ospedale Giovanni XXIII, Bari, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology Unit, AOU Policlinico Consorziale di Bari - Ospedale Giovanni XXIII, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Foggia, Foggia, Italy; Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Bio-Oncologia (C.I.N.B.O), Chieti, Italy
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Lo Russo L, Park JM, Troiano G, Salamini A, Lo Muzio E, Guida L. Assessment of tooth displacement during the cast-free digital processing of milled dentures. J Prosthet Dent 2023; 129:199-204. [PMID: 34116841 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2021.04.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Denture tooth displacement may have a significant impact on denture occlusion. This aspect has seldom been investigated, especially for digital denture processing techniques. PURPOSE The purpose of this clinical study was to evaluate the accuracy of tooth position with milled digital dentures processed without physical casts. MATERIAL AND METHODS Ten maxillary and 10 mandibular dentures designed from intraoral scans, milled, and processed without physical casts were investigated. The standard tessellation language (STL) files of the digitally designed dentures were compared with the scan of the dentures after processing (milling the denture base, milling teeth in a complete arch, and then bonding teeth into the base). The STL files were superimposed by using a surface-matching software program. After a preliminary alignment, the STL meshes were trimmed and reoriented; then, the final alignment was carried out by using the cameo surface. Six reference points (the mesiobuccal cusp on the most distal molar, the canine cusp, the middle of the incisal edge of the central incisor on both the left and the right side) were selected to measure tooth displacements along the X-, Y-, and Z-axes, corresponding (from the preliminary reorientation) to anteroposterior, mediolateral, and occlusal displacement, respectively. Tooth position accuracy was assessed by using median and interquartile range values. Univariate and multivariate statistical analyses were used to investigate the significance of the extent of displacements, as well as differences among displacement directions, reference teeth, side, and denture arch type (α=.05). RESULTS Only the median (0.2 mm; interquartile range: 0.27 mm) occlusal displacement was significantly different from zero. A generalized estimated equation model addressing occlusal displacement as a dependent variable showed no significant effect of tooth type, side, or denture arch type, either alone or in combination. CONCLUSIONS The tooth position of both maxillary and mandibular milled digital dentures processed without physical casts was accurate in the anteroposterior and mediolateral directions. Occlusal displacement seemed to be within the range of clinical acceptability; its consistency throughout the arch allowed optimization or compensation at the design or manufacturing step.
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- Lucio Lo Russo
- Associate Professor of Oral Diseases, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
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- Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Aggregate Professor of Oral Diseases, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Resident, School of Dentistry, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Santacroce L, Spirito F, Bottalico L, Muzio EL, Charitos IA, Potenza MA, Montagnani M, Jirillo E. Current issues and perspectives in antimicrobials use in dental practice. Curr Pharm Des 2022; 28:2879-2889. [PMID: 36125834 DOI: 10.2174/1381612828666220920114723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The complexity of the use of antimicrobials for dental use (such as antibiotics) is directly related not only to the mode of onset of an oral infection (linked to numerous factors of local causality and comorbidity) but also to the predisposing risk for the general health of the patient with putative serious consequences related to the neck district. Antibiotic Use: The abuse and misuse of antibiotics may lead to resistance to certain bacterial strains. In this regard, the evaluation of the risk/benefit of their use (especially in pregnant women) can be divided into two phases: risk analysis and subsequently risk management for the benefit of the patient for the oral pathology to be prevented or treated, respectively. SPECIFIC AIMS This study seeks to focus on the issues and management of patients with certain antimicrobials during dental practice, placing special emphasis on new classes of antibiotics.
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- Luigi Santacroce
- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Microbiology and Virology Unit, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine and for Romagna, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Disciplines, School of Technical Medical Sciences, "A. Xhuvani" University, 3001 Elbasan, Albania.,CEDICLO - Interdepartmental Research Center for Pre-Latin, Latin and Oriental Rights and Culture Studies, University of Bari, 70123 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Disciplines, School of Technical Medical Sciences, "A. Xhuvani" University, 3001 Elbasan, Albania.,Emergency/Urgent Department, National Poisoning Center, Riuniti University Hospital of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Section of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Section of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Microbiology and Virology Unit, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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Bizzoca ME, Leuci S, Mignogna MD, Muzio EL, Caponio VCA, Muzio LL. Natural compounds may contribute in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection: a narrative review. Food Sci Hum Wellness 2022; 11:1134-1142. [PMID: 38621001 PMCID: PMC9160299 DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2022.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Coronavirus pandemic infection is the most important health issue worldwide. Coronavirus disease 2019 is a contagious disease characterized by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. To date, excluding the possibility of vaccination, against SARS-CoV-2 infection it is possible to act only with supportive care and non-virus-specific treatments in order to improve the patient's symptoms. Pharmaceutical industry is investigating effects of medicinal plants, phytochemical extracts and aromatic herbs to find out natural substances which may act as antiviral drugs. Several studies have revealed how these substances may interfere with the viral life cycle, viral entry, replication, assembly or discharge, as well as virus-specific host targets or stimulating the host immune system, reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory response. A natural compound can be used as a prophylaxis by people professionally exposed to the risk of contagion and/or positive patients not in intensive care. The aim of this paper is to perform a narrative review of current literature in order to summarize the most studied natural compounds and their modes of action.
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- Maria Eleonora Bizzoca
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia 71122, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Ferrara 44121, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia 71122, Italy
- C.I.N.B.O. (Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Bio-Oncologia), Chieti 66100, Italy
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Santacroce L, Muzio EL, Bottalico L, Spirito F, Charitos IA, Passarelli PC, Jirillo E. Subversion of the Oral Microbiota and Induction of Immune-Mediated Systemic Inflammation with Special Reference to Periodontitis. Current Knowledge and Perspectives. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2022; 23:470-484. [PMID: 35770408 DOI: 10.2174/1871530322666220629101357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Under steady state circumstances, the oral microbiota is in equilibrium with host tissues, thus contributing to local and systemic health. Any interruption of such equilibrium leads to a condition of dysbiosis with proliferation of oral pathogens able to cause gingivitis and periodontal disease. Dysbiosis-related disease: The mechanisms of periodontitis will be described, mostly emphasizing the noxious effects exerted by oral pathogens on the periodontium either directly or indirectly via release of an array of mediators, even including pro-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, and enzymes. The persistence of local inflammation ultimately leads to a systemic inflammation and, therefore, the link between periodontitis and obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease will be elucidated. Treatment with natural products: Some natural compounds, such as polyphenols, prebiotics and probiotics will be discussed for their ability to exert anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activities in the context of the inflamed buccal cavity and systemically, as well as for their modulation of the altered gum-gut microbiota.
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- Luigi Santacroce
- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Microbiology and Virology Unit, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine and for Romagna, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Disciplines, School of Technical Medical Sciences, "A. Xhuvani" University, 3001 Elbasan, Albania
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Disciplines, School of Technical Medical Sciences, "A. Xhuvani" University, 3001 Elbasan, Albania
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- Department of Head and Neck, Division of Oral Surgery and Implantology, Institute of Clinical Dentistry, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Gemelli, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience and Sensory Organs, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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Scotto G, Fazio V, Lo Muzio E, Lo Muzio L, Spirito F. SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Taste Alteration: An Overview. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12050690. [PMID: 35629357 PMCID: PMC9147711 DOI: 10.3390/life12050690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Since the worldwide spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection, the management of COVID-19 has been a challenge for healthcare professionals. Although the respiratory system has primarily been affected with symptoms ranging from mild pneumonia to acute respiratory distress syndrome, other organs or systems have also been targets of the virus. The mouth represents an important route of entry for SARS-CoV-2. Cells in the oral epithelium, taste buds, and minor and major salivary glands express cellular entry factors for the virus, such as ACE2, TMPRSS2 and Furin. This leads to symptoms such as deterioration of taste, salivary dysfunction, mucosal ulcers, before systemic manifestation of the disease. In this review we report and discuss the prevalence and socio-demographics of taste disturbances in COVID-19 patients, analysing the current international data. Importantly, we also take stock of the various hypothesized pathogenetic mechanisms and their impact on the reported symptoms. The literature indicated that COVID-19 patients frequently present with gustatory dysfunction, whose prevalence varies by country, age and sex. Furthermore, this dysfunction also has a variable duration in relation to the severity of the disease. The pathogenetic action is intricately linked to viral action which can be expressed in several ways. However, in many cases these are only hypotheses that need further confirmation.
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- Gaetano Scotto
- Infectious Diseases Unit, University Hospital “OORR” Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy;
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- Department of Prevention, Hygiene and Public Health Unit, University Hospital “OORR” Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy;
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- Department of Dental Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0881-5880-90
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy;
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Ciavarella D, Campobasso A, Suriano C, Lo Muzio E, Guida L, Salcuni F, Laurenziello M, Illuzzi G, Tepedino M. A new design of mandibular advancement device (IMYS) in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Cranio 2022:1-8. [PMID: 35171757 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2022.2041271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The mandibular advancement device (MAD) is currently suggested in patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study investigated the effects of a new fully customizable MAD-type device called, "It Makes You Sleep" (IMYS), in patients with mild to moderate OSA. METHODS Sixteen patients (14 men and 2 women; mean age 62; SD ± 11 years) were retrospectively enrolled. Each patient received home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) at baseline (T0) and after three months (T1) of IMYS treatment. The Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), the Oxygen Desaturation Index (ODI), the Minimum Oxygen Saturation (minSO2) and the Medium Oxygen Saturation (medSO2) were analyzed. RESULTS From T0 to T1, the IMYS treatment showed a significant reduction of AHI and ODI and a significant increase of minSO2 and medSO2. CONCLUSION The IMYS appliance is an effective device for treating mild or moderate OSA.
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- Domenico Ciavarella
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dental School of Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Biotecnologica and Applied Clinical Sciences, Dental School of L'Aquila, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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Scotto G, Fazio V, Spirito F, Lo Muzio E, Lo Muzio L. COVID Tongue: suggestive hypothesis or clinical reality? Oral Dis 2022; 28 Suppl 2:2618-2619. [DOI: 10.1111/odi.14134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Gaetano Scotto
- Specialist in Infectious Diseases University Hospital "OORR" Foggia
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- Hygiene specialist, laboratory address University Hospital "OORR" Foggia
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Foggia Foggia Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Foggia Foggia Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Foggia Foggia Italy
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Lo Muzio L, Ambosino M, Lo Muzio E, Quadri MFA. SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection Is a New Challenge for the Effectiveness of Global Vaccination Campaign: A Systematic Review of Cases Reported in Literature. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:11001. [PMID: 34682746 PMCID: PMC8535385 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182011001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 seems to be a rare phenomenon. The objective of this study is to carry out a systematic search of literature on the SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in order to understand the success of the global vaccine campaigns. A systematic search was performed. Inclusion criteria included a positive RT-PCR test of more than 90 days after the initial test and the confirmed recovery or a positive RT-PCR test of more than 45 days after the initial test that is accompanied by compatible symptoms or epidemiological exposure, naturally after the confirmed recovery. Only 117 articles were included in the final review with 260 confirmed cases. The severity of the reinfection episode was more severe in 92/260 (35.3%) with death only in 14 cases. The observation that many reinfection cases were less severe than initial cases is interesting because it may suggest partial protection from disease. Another interesting line of data is the detection of different clades or lineages by genome sequencing between initial infection and reinfection in 52/260 cases (20%). The findings are useful and contribute towards the role of vaccination in response to the COVID-19 infections. Due to the reinfection cases with SARS-CoV-2, it is evident that the level of immunity is not 100% for all individuals. These data highlight how it is necessary to continue to observe all the prescriptions recently indicated in the literature in order to avoid new contagion for all people after healing from COVID-19 or becoming asymptomatic positive.
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- Lorenzo Lo Muzio
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 70122 Foggia, Italy;
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Bio-Oncologia (C.I.N.B.O.), 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 70122 Foggia, Italy;
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- Department of Translational Medicine and for Romagna, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 82511, Saudi Arabia;
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Cirillo N, Bizzoca ME, Lo Muzio E, Cazzolla AP, Lo Muzio L. Gustatory dysfunction in COVID-19 patients: a rapid systematic review on 27,687 cases. Acta Odontol Scand 2021; 79:418-425. [PMID: 33450165 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2020.1869828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Objective: This is a rapid systematic review concerning taste alterations in 27,687 individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2, published in the worldwide literature.Material and methods: Of the 485 articles recovered, 67 eligible studies (27,687 confirmed COVID-19 cases) were included in this analysis. We analysed the prevalence of the taste alterations in patients considering the country of origin of the studies.Results: The results show strong important differences in the overall reported prevalence of taste alterations among the different countries (from 11% of Korea to 88.8% of Belgium).Conclusions: These data highlight that there is a different geographical distribution of taste alterations in COVID-19 patients. Gustatory dysfunction seems to be an understudied symptom of COVID-19 and this may explain the inconsistencies of diagnostic criteria for COVID-19 case definition. Furthermore, this diagnostic underestimation can lead to an increased risk of contagion for the whole population and for the working classes most at risk, including the dental one.
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- Nicola Cirillo
- Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
- C.I.N.B.O. (Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Bio-Oncologia), Chieti, Italy
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