(1) Background: Hypersensitivity reactions to metals may arise in predisposed patients chronically exposed to metallic materials, including dental implants made of titanium alloys. The purpose of this article was to systematically review titanium allergy manifestations in patients treated with dental implants and report a clinical case; (2) Methods: A systematic electronic search was performed for articles published in the English language until July 2021. The following eligibility criteria were adopted: (1) Population: individuals undergoing titanium and/or titanium alloy implant-supported rehabilitations; (2) Exposure: peri-implant soft tissue reactions attributable to implant insertion; (3) Outcome: evidence of titanium allergy, diagnostic methods, and forms of resolution; (3) Results: The included studies, in summary, presented evidence that titanium should not be considered an inert material, being able to trigger allergic reactions, and may be responsible for implant failure. A 55-year-old male patient received 3 implants in the posterior region of the left mandible and presented an epulis-like lesion developed from the peri-implant mucosa. The immunohistochemical analysis of the biopsy specimen confirmed the initial diagnosis of allergic reaction to titanium; (4) Conclusions: Although the evidence is weak, and titanium allergy has a low incidence, hypersensitivity reactions should not be underestimated. A rapid and conclusive diagnosis is mandatory to prevent further complications.

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of atorvastatin, administered both locally and systemically, on critical defects in the calvaria of rats. Thirty-six adult rats were randomly assigned to three groups, with all bone defects covered by a collagen membrane. The groups received different treatments: distilled water (GAD), where membranes were soaked in distilled water; systemic application of atorvastatin (GAS) at a dosage of 3.6mg/kg/day through gavage; and local application of atorvastatin (GAL). After 14 and 28 days, all animals were euthanized, and various assessments were conducted, including histometric analysis, measurement of linear residual defect, evaluation of newly formed bone area, determination of membrane and soft tissue area, cell count, and immunohistochemical analysis. Group GAS exhibited a significant reduction in residual defect compared to the other groups (p<0.05) and a lower number of osteocytes (p<0.05) in comparison with other groups. On day 28, both GAL and GAS groups showed a higher number of inflammatory cells compared to GAD (p<0.05). Immunolabeling of CD31 was similar for both groups, but in the case of osteocalcin, there was a significant increase in labeling for groups GAS and GAL between days 14 and 28 postoperative (p<0.05). In conclusion, systemic atorvastatin demonstrated enhanced osteogenesis in critical calvaria defects in rats, suggesting its efficacy in promoting bone regeneration without exerting a notable anti-inflammatory effect.

O cementoblastoma é uma neoplasia odontogênica benigna, rara, responsável por 1% dos tumores odontogênicos. A localização mais comum é a região do primeiro molar inferior. Ela afeta principalmente a segunda e terceira décadas de vida, com crescimento lento, pode causar abaulamento cortical. Radiograficamente apresenta-se como uma lesão radiopaca, circunscrita por uma fina área radiolúcida, envolvendo a raiz dentária. Histologicamente, pode-se observar uma massa mineralizada, com aspecto cementóide, aderida às raízes do dente. Casos que apresentam expansão da cortical óssea aos exames clínico e imaginológico requerem tratamento cirúrgico por meio da curetagem da lesão e remoção do elemento dentário associado. Paciente do sexo feminino, leucoderma, 30 anos, procurou atendimento sem queixa de dor, apresentando abaulamento do osso cortical na região inferior esquerda do primeiro molar. Exames de imagem mostraram lesão radiopaca associada à raiz do elemento dentário 36, circunscrita com halo radiolúcido. A tomografia computadorizada mostra uma massa radiopaca na região apical do elemento. Biópsia excisional e exodontia do dente 46 foram realizadas. Material foi enviado para análise histopatológica e o diagnóstico foi cementoblastoma. A paciente está em proservação.Descritores: Diagnóstico; Neoplasias; Tumores Odontogênicos.

Objective: Lymphangiomas are rare benign lymphatic malformations that most commonly affect the head and neck region. Their vascular nature may complicate surgical management because of the risks of bleeding, functional impairment, aesthetic deformity, and recurrence. Methods: This case report describes the surgical excision of a lingual lymphangioma in a 15-year-old male using a high-power diode laser under local anaesthesia. A brief review of the literature on oral lymphangiomas treated with laser devices is also presented. Results: Surgical excision was successfully performed under local anaesthesia using a high-power AlGaAs diode laser. At the 18-month follow-up, complete healing was observed, with no evidence of recurrence. Conclusion: High-power diode laser-assisted surgery proved to be a safe and effective treatment for oral lymphangioma, representing a valuable alternative for lesions located in anatomically sensitive sites such as the tongue.