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Use of wide-field optical fluorescence for visualization of oral biofilm in a patient with peri-implant mucositis: a new approach

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Author(s):
Andrade, Sergio Araujo [1] ; Pratavieira, Sebastiao [2] ; Bagnato, Vanderlei Salvador [2] ; Varotti, Fernando de Pilla [1]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Joao del Rei, Divinepolis, MG - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Einstein (São Paulo); v. 19, 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Ped-implant diseases, caused by bacteria from biofilm related to dental implants, are one of the main causes of late loss of implants. In this sense, ped-implant diseases are divided into pen-implant mucositis, when it affects only the soft tissues, and peri-implantitis, when there is a bone involvement, which can lead to the failure of dental implant therapy. Thus, biofilm removal is essential for peri-implant health, allowing long-term success in implant therapy. To improve the visualization of oral biofilm, which is usually transparent or colorless, disclosing agents have been routinely used. However, disclosing agents have allergenic potential and can cause staining extrinsically in restorative and prosthetic materials, leading to aesthetic impairment. Thus, the use of fluorescence has been studied as an alternative for visualization of oral biofilm. Therefore, this report describes the use of wide-field optical fluorescence for visualization of oral biofilm associated with implants and teeth, in a routine appointment and follow-up of a partially edentulous patient with pen-implant mucositis. In addition, this report showed wide-field optical fluorescence can be used in a clinical routine of care of patients with dental implants. In this sense, wide-field optical fluorescence allowed easy and immediate visualization of the mature oral biofilm for its adequate removal, evaluation of the quality of restoration to sealing of screw access-hole of implant and identification of cariogenic lesions, without risk of allergic reactions or staining of prostheses and restorations. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 09/54035-4 - Facility for advanced studies of biosystems and nanostructured materials
Grantee:Igor Polikarpov
Support Opportunities: Multi-user Equipment Program
FAPESP's process: 13/07276-1 - CEPOF - Optics and Photonic Research Center
Grantee:Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC
FAPESP's process: 14/50857-8 - National Institute in Basic Optics and Applied to Life Sciences
Grantee:Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants