{"title":"Faraway, So Close! Patient Desire Is to Keep Teeth!","authors":"Francesco Cairo","doi":"10.1111/jre.13415","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jre.13415","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16715,"journal":{"name":"Journal of periodontal research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144023704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anna Krajewski, Jeniffer Perussolo, Pinar Ercal, Nikolaos Gkranias, Nikos Donos
{"title":"The Effect of Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy on Subgingival Microbiota: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Anna Krajewski, Jeniffer Perussolo, Pinar Ercal, Nikolaos Gkranias, Nikos Donos","doi":"10.1111/jre.13409","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jre.13409","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the influence of non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) on subgingival microbiota in systemically healthy patients with periodontitis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic literature search was conducted in Medline, Embase, LILACS, and the Cochrane Library, supplemented by a manual search for studies investigating the effect of NSPT on subgingival microbiota in systemically healthy patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this review, 115 studies were included, of which 41 used checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridisation technology, 30 real-time quantitative PCR, 36 bacterial culture, and 8 16S ribosomal ribonucleic acid (rRNA) gene sequencing technology. Meta-analyses showed a significant decrease in mean counts of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (A. actinomycetemcomitans), Treponema denticola (T. denticola), Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis), Tannerella forsythia (T. forsythia), Eubacterium nodatum (E. nodatum), Prevotella intermedia (P. intermedia), and Campylobacter rectus (C. rectus) after NSPT. Supportive periodontal care provided a further decrease in mean counts of P. gingivalis and T. denticola at 6 months after NSPT. Qualitative analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequencing studies indicated significant effects of NSPT on the relative abundance of selected disease-and health-associated species and genera, whereas findings on changes in alpha and beta diversity in the subgingival microbiome were heterogeneous.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This systematic review showed that NSPT leads to significant reduction of mean abundance of disease-associated microbial species. However, 16S rRNA gene sequencing studies reported heterogeneous findings, which may be associated with methodological aspects. To deepen the understanding of the effect of NSPT on subgingival microbiota, further studies, powered for microbiome changes and with clustered analysis of site-specific samples, are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":16715,"journal":{"name":"Journal of periodontal research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144008057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shengming Xu, Cheng Zheng, Jianmin Huang, Bin Lu, Hanxin Que, Leyan Xu, Yubo Hou, Linlin He, Xia Fan, Ke Deng, Rongdang Hu, Hui Deng, Yi Wang
{"title":"Porphyromonas gingivalis Induces Endothelial Dysfunction Through Sirt3-Dependent CypD Acetylation.","authors":"Shengming Xu, Cheng Zheng, Jianmin Huang, Bin Lu, Hanxin Que, Leyan Xu, Yubo Hou, Linlin He, Xia Fan, Ke Deng, Rongdang Hu, Hui Deng, Yi Wang","doi":"10.1111/jre.13416","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jre.13416","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>To investigate how Porphyromonas gingivalis induces endothelial dysfunction, focusing on the regulatory role of Sirtuin 3 (Sirt3) in mitochondrial function.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Differentially expressed Sirtuin family genes in P. gingivalis-infected human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs) were identified through RNA sequencing and validated by quantitative real-time PCR and Western blot. Mitochondrial and endothelial functions were assessed in P. gingivalis-infected HAECs with or without Sirt3-specific agonist Honokiol. Cyclophilin D (CypD) K167 point mutation plasmids were constructed, and Co-immunoprecipitation was performed to investigate the Sirt3-CypD interaction. The vasorelaxation of aortas from mice orally administrated with P. gingivalis was also evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Porphyromonas gingivalis infection in HAECs resulted in mitochondrial and endothelial dysfunction. Mechanistic studies revealed that Sirt3-mediated deacetylation of CypD at K167 was pivotal in alleviating P. gingivalis-induced mitochondrial and endothelial dysfunction. Oral inoculation of P. gingivalis in mice significantly impaired endothelial-dependent vasodilation, disrupted aortic endothelial integrity, increased endothelial cell apoptosis, and elevated mitochondrial reactive oxygen species production. Notably, Sirt3 activation reversed mitochondrial and endothelial dysfunction induced by P. gingivalis both in vivo and in vitro.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The present study demonstrated that P. gingivalis induced mitochondrial and endothelial dysfunction, which was mediated through Sirt3-dependent CypD deacetylation.</p>","PeriodicalId":16715,"journal":{"name":"Journal of periodontal research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143972662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ausra Ramanauskaite, Anton Sculean, Emilio A Cafferata, Frank Schwarz
{"title":"Biomaterials for Reconstructive Treatment of Peri-Implantitis.","authors":"Ausra Ramanauskaite, Anton Sculean, Emilio A Cafferata, Frank Schwarz","doi":"10.1111/jre.13414","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jre.13414","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peri-implantitis is a pathological condition affecting the tissues surrounding dental implants, marked by inflammation of the peri-implant connective tissue and progressive loss of supporting bone. With strong evidence indicating a bacterial origin, effective treatment approaches should employ anti-infective strategies. Due to the limited success of non-surgical approaches, surgical therapy-offering direct access to contaminated implant surfaces-is often necessary. This narrative review aims to summarize the available biomaterials and their effectiveness in the reconstructive management of peri-implantitis. Reconstructive techniques should be employed in cases with contained defect morphology. While the ideal biomaterial for bone regeneration in these cases remains uncertain, bone substitutes with low resorption rates tend to yield more favorable outcomes compared to autogenous bone. Comparative studies have not demonstrated clear clinical advantages from the adjunctive use of barrier membranes. Current evidence also does not support definitive conclusions regarding the benefits of adding biologics to reconstructive treatments.</p>","PeriodicalId":16715,"journal":{"name":"Journal of periodontal research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144005935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nasir Z Bashir, Mario Romandini, Moritz Kebschull, Konstantinos K Tsilidis, Dominique S Michaud, Stephen Burgess
{"title":"A Principled Framework for Mendelian Randomization in Oral Health Research.","authors":"Nasir Z Bashir, Mario Romandini, Moritz Kebschull, Konstantinos K Tsilidis, Dominique S Michaud, Stephen Burgess","doi":"10.1111/jre.13411","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jre.13411","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In recent years, the popularity of Mendelian randomization (MR) as a technique to investigate causal relationships has grown exponentially. This approach leverages randomness inherent in the allocation of genetic variants to circumvent issues of unobserved confounding and reverse causation that compromise many causal claims based on observational data. In this manuscript, the key assumptions required for MR analyses to yield credible causal inferences are reviewed. It is emphasized that even technically rigorous MR analyses may yield implausible conclusions if these assumptions are violated. The goal is to provide readers from nonstatistical backgrounds with a clear understanding of the foundational assumptions underpinning MR, complemented by a detailed discussion of specific considerations in oral health research, particularly when periodontitis is used as the exposure or outcome. As with any study design, MR is appropriate and can provide compelling evidence for causality in certain contexts, while its application may be unwarranted in others. This methodological article aims to equip readers with the tools to critically assess MR findings, distinguish scenarios where its use is justified, and understand the key steps for correct execution and reporting. A checklist for assessing the credibility of MR investigations is also provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":16715,"journal":{"name":"Journal of periodontal research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7618009/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144023700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yan Zhao, Lu Song, Hao-Yu Li, Shu-Xin Liu, Fei-Fei Mao, Xiao-Jun Li, Pei-Hui Ding
{"title":"Metagenomic Insights Into the Subgingival Microbiome in Periodontal Health and Different Grades of Periodontitis","authors":"Yan Zhao, Lu Song, Hao-Yu Li, Shu-Xin Liu, Fei-Fei Mao, Xiao-Jun Li, Pei-Hui Ding","doi":"10.1111/jre.13408","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jre.13408","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This cross-sectional study compared the subgingival microbiome in periodontal health (PH) and periodontitis, focusing on distinguishing Stage III Grade B periodontitis (PD-S3gB) and Stage III Grade C periodontitis (PD-S3gC) as defined by the 2018 Classification of Periodontitis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Subgingival samples from subjects with PH, PD-S3gB, and PD-S3gC were analyzed using metagenomic sequencing. Taxonomic and functional annotations were performed, followed by analyses of microbial diversity, differential abundance, interspecies networks, predictive modeling, and functional pathway enrichment.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Significant differences in both alpha and beta diversity were observed between PH and periodontitis. Several periodontal pathogens were more abundant in disease states, with <i>Capnocytophaga granulosa</i> and <i>Capnocytophaga</i> sp. <i>CM59</i> enriched in PD-S3gC compared to PD-S3gB. The PD-S3gC group also exhibited a more complex microbial network with increased interspecies connectivity. An 11-species diagnostic model effectively distinguished PH, PD-S3gB, and PD-S3gC. Furthermore, pathways related to motility, chemotaxis, and methane metabolism were significantly enriched in periodontitis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Distinct structural and functional differences in the subgingival microbiome characterize periodontal health and periodontitis. Periodontitis with a rapid rate of progression is marked by specific pathogen overgrowth and enhanced microbial interactions, supporting the development of microbiome-based diagnostics and personalized therapies.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p><b>Trial Registration:</b> Chinese Clinical Trial Registration: ChiCTR2000039426</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16715,"journal":{"name":"Journal of periodontal research","volume":"60 8","pages":"788-798"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144026473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lu Song, Wentao He, Hongye Lu, Jimin Jiang, Pei-hui Ding, Fuming He
{"title":"Submucosal Microbiome in Peri-Implantitis: A Comparative Metagenomic Analysis","authors":"Lu Song, Wentao He, Hongye Lu, Jimin Jiang, Pei-hui Ding, Fuming He","doi":"10.1111/jre.13407","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jre.13407","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Through metagenomic sequencing, this study reveals significant microbial and functional differences between peri-implant health and peri-implantitis, identifying pathogenic species, virulence genes, and antibiotic resistance markers that may contribute to disease progression.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":16715,"journal":{"name":"Journal of periodontal research","volume":"60 7","pages":"737-739"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143972665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paras Ahmad, Nathan Estrin, Nima Farshidfar, Yufeng Zhang, Richard J. Miron
{"title":"Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1RAs) Improve Periodontal and Peri-Implant Health in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus","authors":"Paras Ahmad, Nathan Estrin, Nima Farshidfar, Yufeng Zhang, Richard J. Miron","doi":"10.1111/jre.13410","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jre.13410","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects millions globally and is strongly associated with oral health issues, particularly periodontitis. The bidirectional relationship between T2DM and periodontitis is well established, with poorly managed T2DM increasing the risk of inflammation, tissue damage, and dental implant failure. Advances in treatment, such as glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), have led to better glycemic control and may reduce T2DM-related complications, highlighting their potential in addressing interconnected oral-systemic health challenges. This narrative review critically evaluates the literature on the impact of GLP-1RAs on periodontal and peri-implant health. 10 in vitro studies, nine preclinical animal studies, and one clinical study were explored to investigate their effects on periodontal regeneration, implant therapy, and related mechanisms. In vitro research revealed that GLP-1RAs, including exenatide and liraglutide, promoted osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) through pathways such as the mitogen Wnt/β-catenin and mitogen-activated protein kinase pathways, even in high glucose or inflammatory conditions. Synergistic effects with stromal cell-derived factor-1 further promoted PDLSC proliferation and bone regeneration. Animal studies demonstrated that GLP-1RAs mitigated periodontal inflammation, oxidative stress, and alveolar bone resorption while promoting bone remodeling and implant osseointegration, independently of glycemic control. Importantly, advanced delivery systems, such as exenatide-loaded chitosan–poly(lactic–coglycolic acid) microspheres, further increased peri-implant osseointegration in diabetic models. The sole clinical study, a retrospective cohort study, assessed peri-implant marginal bone loss in peri-implantitis patients treated with different hypoglycemic drugs. Results showed significantly less clinical and radiographic bone loss in the GLP-1RA group compared to insulin and metformin groups (<i>p</i> < 0.01). Overall, while GLP-1RAs have promising anti-inflammatory, osteoprotective, and pleiotropic properties, their role appears more aligned with preserving periodontal and peri-implant health in T2DM individuals than directly treating periodontitis or peri-implantitis. By delineating current evidence and research directions, this review calls for medical and dental professionals to collaborate in leveraging these novel treatment options in future studies to improve patient care and address the intricate challenges that diabetes presents to oral health.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16715,"journal":{"name":"Journal of periodontal research","volume":"60 5","pages":"450-465"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144031112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maria Clotilde Carra, Pierluigi Romandini, Mario Romandini
{"title":"Risk of Bias Evaluation of Cross-Sectional Studies: Adaptation of the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.","authors":"Maria Clotilde Carra, Pierluigi Romandini, Mario Romandini","doi":"10.1111/jre.13405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jre.13405","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cross-sectional studies are widely utilized in medical research to estimate prevalence and examine associations. As such, they can serve as a significant source of data for systematic reviews. However, specific considerations are necessary when evaluating the risk of bias (RoB) of cross-sectional studies, as several potential biases can undermine the validity, reliability, and robustness of their findings. This article introduces a novel, context-specific tool designed to assess the RoB of cross-sectional studies for use in systematic reviews. The proposed tool represents an adaptation of the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS), originally developed for cohort and case-control studies. Similar to the original NOS, the new tool (named \"NOS-xs\") features a nine-star rating system to assess six specific items across three main domains: (i) study sample selection, (ii) assessment of exposure(s) and outcome(s), and (iii) confounding factors. Based on the number of awarded stars, studies are categorized as having high (0-3 stars), moderate (4-6 stars), or low (7-9 stars) RoB. The NOS-xs tool maintains consistency with the original NOS tool, facilitating its integration into systematic reviews that also include cohort and/or case-control studies. While the NOS-xs is suited to analytical cross-sectional studies (i.e., association studies), a simplified version (\"NOS-xs2\") is also introduced for descriptive cross-sectional studies (i.e., prevalence studies). The NOS-xs2 features a four-star rating system to assess three of the six specific items included in the NOS-xs. To streamline their application, spreadsheets for both NOS-xs and NOS-x2 are provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":16715,"journal":{"name":"Journal of periodontal research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144012649","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wei He, Lei Xu, Wei Jiang, Song Yao, Yu Fu, Zishuo Cheng, Danlan Zhang, Lan Huang
{"title":"miR-223-3p Mitigates Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Cementoblast Apoptosis in Orthodontic Root Resorption via FoxO3.","authors":"Wei He, Lei Xu, Wei Jiang, Song Yao, Yu Fu, Zishuo Cheng, Danlan Zhang, Lan Huang","doi":"10.1111/jre.13384","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jre.13384","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this study was to elucidate the roles of miR-223-3p in orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We used high-throughput miRNA sequencing and transcriptome sequencing to analyze the differentially expressed miRNAs and mRNAs in OCCM-30 cells under hypoxia. Real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) and Western blotting were used to assess the expression of genes and proteins related to apoptosis, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Fluorescence staining was employed to detect changes in cellular ROS (reactive oxygen species), MMP (mitochondrial membrane potential), and mtROS (mitochondrial ROS) expression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We found that miR-223-3p targeted FoxO3 to regulate apoptosis in cementoblasts under hypoxic conditions. Moreover, hypoxia-induced FoxO3 increased oxidative stress and induced mitochondrial dysfunction in cementoblasts, resulting in cell apoptosis. Administration of the ROS inhibitor NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) effectively reversed FoxO3-induced oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction, thereby rescuing cell apoptosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>miR-223-3p targets FoxO3 and regulates the apoptosis of cementoblasts by improving oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. These findings may offer new insights into the mechanism of OIIRR.</p>","PeriodicalId":16715,"journal":{"name":"Journal of periodontal research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144005911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}