Gerson Aparecido Foratori Junior

• Phd
• PostDoc Position at University of São Paulo

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to generate pooled evidence for the association between excessive weight and pregnancy induced periodontitis. EMBASE, SCOPUS, PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, BVS/LILACS, Cochrane Library and SCIELO databases were accessed. Eligibility criteria were: human clinical studies published between year 2000 an...

Obesity and pregnancy may have synergistic effects on periodontal condition, and proteomics could be an ideal approach to highlight the pathophysiological mechanisms associated with these outcomes. This study analyzed the salivary proteomics related to obesity and periodontitis in women during pregnancy (T1) and after delivery (T2). Initially, 126...

This study aimed to elucidate the metabolomic signature associated with obesity and periodontitis during pregnancy in plasma and saliva biofluids. Ninety-eight pregnant women were divided into: with obesity and periodontitis (OP = 20), with obesity but without periodontitis (OWP = 27), with normal BMI but with periodontitis (NP = 21), with normal B...

This study aimed to compare the proteomic profile of stimulated and unstimulated saliva samples from pregnant women with/without obesity and periodontitis. Pregnant women were allocated into four groups: with obesity and periodontitis (OP); with obesity but without periodontitis (OWP); with normal BMI but with periodontitis (NP); with normal BMI an...

Objective This observational, cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the association between pre-pregnancy overweight/obesity, periodontitis during the third trimester of pregnancy, and the infants' birth weight. Methodology The sample set was divided into 2 groups according to the preconception body mass index: obesity/overweight (G1=50) and nor...

Aim: This cross-sectional study investigated the salivary proteomic profile associated with generalized gingivitis in pregnant women with obesity. Methodology: Pregnant women in the third trimester (≥27 weeks of gestation) were divided into two groups based on bleeding on probing (BOP): G1 (BOP>50%; n=9) and G2 (BOP 0-30%; n=9). Collected unstim...

The aim of this study was to assess some variables of women in the 27th week of pregnancy and after childbirth, in addition to determining which of these variables were associated with low birth weight during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The patients were divided into two groups: mothers with normal-weight babies (G1 = 60) and mothe...

A queilite actínica é uma desordem oral potencialmente maligna, que afeta principalmente o lábio inferior, devido a exposição crônica e excessiva à radiação ultravioleta. Um paciente do sexo masculino, 61 anos, se apresentou à clínica universitária com úlceras no lábio inferior que não cicatrizavam. Ao exame físico extra-bucal, observou-se a presen...

The oral health-related quality of life of pregnant women and its effects on health conditions are important topics to be investigated in scientific research. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of pre-pregnancy obesity on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in pregnant women. A prospective cohort study was carried out w...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic on behavioral eating habits, screen time, physical activity practices and quality of life in overweight and obese children. The sample consisted of 68 children, between 6 and 13 years old, who were divided into overweight and obese (OOC = 26) and norma...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic on behavioral eating habits, screen time, physical activity practices and quality of life in overweight and obese children. The sample consisted of 68 children, between 6 and 13 years old, who were divided into overweight and obese (OOC = 26) and norma...

This study aimed to compare the metabolic profile of unstimulated (US) and stimulated (SS) saliva samples from pregnant women with/without obesity and periodontitis. Ninety-six pregnant women were divided into: obesity + periodontitis (OP = 20); obesity/no periodontitis (OWP = 27); normal BMI + periodontitis (NP = 20); and normal BMI/no periodontit...

Objectives Most dental schools have included dentin hypersensitivity (DH) as part of their taught curriculum to educate undergraduates; however, it is possible that the public still does not recognize its symptoms and the factors that predispose to the onset of this condition. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of a Brazilian p...

Objectives This systematic review evaluated the efficacy of monovalent and polyvalent fluoride group compared to the non-fluoride group on the prevention of enamel erosion associated or not with abrasion in in situ studies. Design This review was registered in the PROSPERO (CRD42017071118) and followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines. A systematic and comp...

Objectives To characterize the behavior of three different polymeric agents before and after an erosive challenge on dentin permeability, to analyze their degradation in both conditions, and to analyze their degree of conversion (DC). Methods The permeability of human dentin disks (1.0 ± 0.2 mm) was measured with smear layer, after its removal, af...

Objectives: To analyze the effect of 5 toothpastes containing different percentages of S-PRG fillers compared to NaF toothpaste and NaF varnish on the dentin hydraulic conductance (Lp). Methodology: Dentin disks (1.0±0.2 mm thickness) were cut from third molars, and their Lp values were evaluated using Flodec. The specimens were allocated into 7...

Obesity during pregnancy and its oral repercussions: what is the current evidence?

Objective: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) causes maternal and infant morbidity. Periodontitis is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate periodontal status, prematurity and associated factors in pregnant women with and without GDM. Methods: This observational cross-sectional study included 80 pregna...

Introduction: Prenatal care is a fundamental moment for health promotion to be carried out, since at that moment women are more receptive to new knowledge, with the aim of providing better healthcare for the baby. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of undergraduate students and professionals, both from the public a...

Purpose/Aim The exposure of dentin to the oral environment often leads to the development of dentin hypersensitivity (DH) partially due to the permeability of this mineralized tissue. Among the strategies to relief its symptoms, ions that minimize demineralization and reinforce mineralized tissues are often employed. Recently, one light-curing varn...

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the periodontal condition and quality of life of pregnant women affected with both overweight/obesity and arterial hypertension. Material and Methods: Pregnant women were dived into three groups: with overweight/obesity and hypertension (G1 = 23), with overweight/obesity without hypertension (G2 = 31)...

Ainda existem muitos tabus na sociedade sobre o acompanhamento odontológico durante a gestação e que, somado ao desconhecimento por parte dos profissionais, dificultam a difusão do conceito de pré-natal odontológico. O objetivo deste estudo foi sintetizar as principais evidências acerca do manejo da mulher durante a gestação, apontando as principai...

Diversas alterações fisiológicas, imunológicas e hormonais ocorrem durante a gestação e quando associadas aos comprometimentos sistêmicos materno podem ter efeito sinérgico na saúde bucal das gestantes. O objetivo deste trabalho foi sintetizar as evidências científicas atuais de maior qualidade acerca da associação entre alterações sistêmicas e saú...

Studies demonstrate that there is a lack of effective ergonomic principles for adopting a neutral posture during the execution of dental procedures. ISO 11.226:2000 Standard, Corr. 1:2006 has been thoroughly evaluated and adapted to the way that dentists work by the European Society of Dental Ergonomics (ESDE). However, after 15 years, no studies t...

Objectives: this study systematically reviewed the literature in order to better understand the association among COVID-19, pregnancy and neonates. Methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, BVS and SCOPUS were assessed, considering the terms: (covid 19 OR covid-19 OR novel coronavirus OR 2019 novel coronavirus OR 2019-nCoV OR sarscov 2 OR sars-cov-...

Introduction Obesity and pregnancy may have synergistic effects on maternal periodontal tissues. In contrast, maternal obesity and periodontitis are antagonistic factors for the babies’ weight at birth. This study evaluated, during pregnancy (T1) and after delivery (T2), periodontal parameters and salivary levels of cytokines in women with obesity,...

Periodontitis in pregnancy may be associated with several determinants of health and knowing these determinants makes possible an integral approach of the patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the determinants of health and periodontitis-related quality of life in pregnant women. Sample was composed by 128 patients divided into two groups...

A Constituição de 1988 representou um marco na gestão da saúde no Brasil, fato este que também refletiu nas práticas de saúde bucal. Os profissionais do setor odontológico sempre ficaram às margens do sistema de saúde no Brasil. No início da década de 2000, com base na nova Política Nacional de Saúde Bucal, o "Brasil Sorridente" foi criado, o qual...

A Constituição em 1988 representou um marco na gestão da saúde no Brasil. O SUS foi regulamentado pela Lei n. 8.080 e n. 8.142 e, desde então, tem conquistado grandes avanços, mas também enfrentado diversas dificuldades. O envelhecimento populacional desafia os sistemas de saúde e de previdência social, uma vez que se faz necessário inserir o tema...

A Epidemiologia é o estudo da frequên- cia, da distribuição e dos determinantes de estados ou eventos relacionados à saúde em populações específicas e a aplicação desses estudos no controle dos problemas de saúde. Enquanto a clínica dedica-se ao estudo da doença no indivíduo, analisando caso a caso e buscando a solução para um indivíduo, o principa...

O SUS foi instituído pela Constituição Federal de 1988, em seu artigo 196, como forma de efetivar a saúde como um “direito de todos” e “dever do Estado” e está regulado pela Lei n. 8.080/1990, a qual operacionaliza o atendimento público da saúde. Dessa forma, com o advento do SUS, toda a população brasileira passou a ter direito à saúde universal e...

This study aimed to evaluate, both during pregnancy and after delivery, the periodontal status and quality of life of women with gestational hypertension (GH). Secondarily, understanding the relationship between these outcomes and newborns’ health. The sample was divided into GH (G1 = 26) and without GH (G2 = 26) and evaluated regarding: a) context...

Objective: This study aimed to compare the systemic and periodontal conditions between morbidly obese patients with and without hypertension who were candidates for bariatric surgery. Methods: The study cohort had 111 morbidly obese patients stratified into two groups: patients with (G1 = 54) and without (G2 = 57) arterial hypertension. The foll...

The concept of minimally invasive dentistry certainly promoted significant changes towards more conservative dental caries management, which allows for quality information regarding the diagnosis, prognosis, and clinical management of dental caries even regarding the maintenance of restorative procedures. This case report aimed to highlight the rel...

A saúde é um bem-estar indispensável à vida humana e um recurso imprescindível para a reprodução social. É possível identificar dimensões diferentes sem as quais não há saúde. Uma delas é a saúde bucal enquanto um conjunto de condições objetivas (biológicas) e subjetivas (psicológicas), que permitem ao ser humano exercer várias funções, desenvolver...

Objective To evaluate the systemic condition, periodontal status, and quality of life in obese women during pregnancy and after delivery. Methods This prospective cohort consisted of 60 women examined in the third trimester of pregnancy (32nd-36th gestational week [T1]) and after delivery (T2) and were divided into elevated body mass index (BMI; G...

Background: Obesity and bariatric surgery may be related with mental and oral disorders. Aim: To evaluate the impact of bariatric surgery on anxiety, initial dental caries lesion and gingival bleeding in obese patients. Methods: Eighty-nine patients were divided in two groups: Control Group (CG) - obese patients and Experimental Group (EG) - p...

Este capítulo trata dos aspectos relacionados à abordagem de lesões de cárie, desde os estágios iniciais até o avanço em dentina. Além disso, discorre sobre a manutenção das restaurações como um dos cenários de maior interesse.

The aim was to discuss the indications, contraindications, advantages, and disadvantages of Nonmetal clasp dentures (NMCDs), as well as the most relevant properties of its constituent materials. A search was conducted using the keywords: “nonmetal clasp dentures,” “thermoplastic resin,” “flexible resin removable partial denture,” “polyamide,” and “...

Objective The aim of this study was to assess the association between high gestational weight gain and systemic and periodontal status of women between the 32nd and 36th gestational weeks of pregnancy (T1) and after delivery (T2), and the association of these factors with newborns’ health. Methods The sample was divided into excessive gestational...

Aim: To evaluate the systemic conditions, tooth loss, oral health, body image perceptions, and quality of life of women with obesity and women who underwent bypass surgery. Methods and results: Sixty women were classified into the gastric bypass (G1, n = 30) and obesity (G2, n = 30) groups, and their systemic condition, oral health perception, o...

Objective: This study evaluated systemic and periodontal conditions and their association with quality of life in women in the third trimester of pregnancy, assisted by the Brazilian public health-care system, with excessive and normal weight. Methods: Fifty pregnant women were allocated into two groups according to their pre-pregnancy body mass...

Objective To evaluate the systemic and periodontal conditions, as well as the determinants of health in pregnant women with and without obesity/overweight during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and after delivery. Materials and methods In the second trimester (T1), 93 pregnant women were divided into two groups with either excessive w...

Introduction: Several oral problems may be perceived in individuals who were submitted to bariatric surgery, due to metabolic and behavioral changes relative to diet and oral hygiene. Tooth wear appears to suffer impact after bariatric surgery, because there may be an increase in gastroesophageal reflux. Objective: To systematically review the lit...

EditorialCaro(a) Leitor(a)Nos dias 23, 24 e 25 de abril de 2019 realizou-se no campus do Centro Universitário das Faculdades Integradas de Ourinhos – UNIFIO o I Congresso da Saúde, que contou com a participação dos cursos de Biomedicina, Enfermagem, Farmácia, Fisioterapia, Nutrição e Odontologia e com foco direcionado aos alunos e profissionais.Est...

Introduction: irregular intake of caloric and low-nutrient foods has raised the prevalence of obesity and the demand for bariatric surgery. However, such conditions may have negative consequences on the oral cavity. Objective: the aim of this study was to review the literature on the relationship between obesity, bariatric surgery and oral disorder...

Objective: This observational cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate systemic and oral conditions in pregnant women with excessive pre-pregnancy weight (PEW) and normal pre-pregnancy weight (PNW) who underwent follow-up in the private healthcare system during the third trimester of pregnancy. Methods: Fifty pregnant women were evaluated from Au...

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate oral and systemic conditions in morbidly obese patients with and without metabolic syndrome (MS) prior to bariatric surgery. Methods: One hundred patients were included and equally divided into two groups: G1 - with MS (n = 50) and G2 - without MS (n = 50). MS was diagnosed in patients presenting at least three of...

Purpose: To evaluate the in vitro abrasive effect of commercial whitening toothpastes on eroded bovine enamel samples in respect to erosive tooth wear. Methods: 72 bovine crowns were embedded, polished and subjected to the baseline profile analysis. The samples were then protected in 2/3 of the enamel surface and were randomly assigned to six gr...

Society has changed its own lifestyle, specially its eating habits and physical activities, leading to excessive weight and a sedentary behavior, which has contributed to obesity increase. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment to obesity, allowing weight loss and its maintenance. However, it has been related high levels of iron deficien...