OBJECTIVETo observe the effects of Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) ATCC 33277 infection on expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) in rat vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMC).

METHODSAn infection model of rat VSMC invaded by P. gingivalis was established in vitro. The mRNA of ICAM-1 was measured through reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).

RESULTSCompared with the control group, an apparent and statistically significant increase in expression of ICAM-1 mRNA was observed after 8, 16, and 24 h in P. gingivals-infected rat VSMC (P<0.05). The expression reached its peak at 16 h. Statistically significant differences were observed in the 8 h group and in the other two experimental groups (P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONInfection of P. gingivals in rat VSMC can cause increased expression of ICAM-1, which may have an important function in the progression of atherosclerosis.

Animals ; Cells, Cultured ; Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 ; Muscle, Smooth, Vascular ; Myocytes, Smooth Muscle ; Porphyromonas gingivalis ; RNA, Messenger ; Rats

Objective To evaluate the effect of basic aloe mastic on the healing process after tooth extraction in rats. Methods The models of tooth extraction wound were established by extracting the left and right maxillary first molares in 60 Wistar rats,and randomly divided into two groups. Right sides of teeth extraction socket were used as experimental groups,experimental group 1 was filled with 30% aloe mastic ,experimental group 2 was filled with 50% aloe mastic. Left sides of teeth extraction socket were used as control group. The histological observation was performed after tooth extraction at 2,4,6,8,11,and 15 days. Results There was a significant difference of the wound areas between experimental groups and control group at early stage (15 d) after tooth extraction (P

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the disinfecting effect of electrolyzed-oxiding water(EOW) on dental(instruments) contaminated after clinical operation.METHODS Use K-reamer and high-speed handpiece as objects of test.(K-reamers) were disinfected by EOW and 2% glutaraldehyde for 5min and 10min,respectively.And(handpieces) were disinfected by EOW and autoclave sterilization,respectively.The samples were collected from each(K-reamer) and each handpiece′surface and its water-canal before and after disinfection.The samples were done germiculture.RESULTS Disinfecting K-reamer for 10min,the disinfection rate of two disinfectants(EOW and 2%(glutaraldehyde)) were both 100%.Disinfecting handpiece with EOW(by surface-wiping,immersing and rinsing the water-canal)or autoclaving sterilization,the disinfection rate of EOW and 2%glutaraldehyde were both 100%.(Disinfecting) handpiece with EOW(by surface-wiping,immersing and rinsing the water-canal) or autoclaving(sterilizaion),the bacteria contaminated on handpiece′s surface and in the water-canal could all be killed,while(disinfecting) handpieces with EOW only by surface-wiping,and immersing,in the water-canal there were still a lot of bacteria.CONCLUSIONS The disinfecting effect of EOW is reliable and safe compared with 2%(glutaraldehyde) and autoclave sterilization.

Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) is a cutting-edge method for the biological effects of ultrasound combined with sound-sensitive agents. In recent years, SDT has been a concern of experts and scholars in the oral field, and a series of experimental studies has been carried out. We will introduce the progress of SDT in the field of stomatology from three aspects: the therapeutic mechanism of SDT, the application of SDT in the oral field, and the current situation and future of SDT in the treatment of oral diseases. It is currently believed that singlet oxygen theory, cavitation effects, and induction of apoptosis are the main therapeutic mechanisms. The research of SDT on oral disease prevention mainly focuses on oral tumors (especially squamous cell carcinoma and osteosarcoma) and infectious diseases (such as periodontitis, maxillofacial infection, and oral mucosal disease). Although the current research is still in the experimental stage, with the continuous exploration of sonosensitizers and nanotechnology, SDT will provide great help for the clinical prevention and treatment of oral diseases in the future.