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Papers by Keila Lucena

Research paper thumbnail of Lúpus eritematoso: uma revisão literária

Research paper thumbnail of Influência da terapia cirúrgica periodontal no controle glicêmico de pacientes diabéticos tipo 2

Às10:30hs(dez horas e trinta minutos) do dia 10 (dez) do mês de fevereiro do ano de 2015(dois mil... more Às10:30hs(dez horas e trinta minutos) do dia 10 (dez) do mês de fevereiro do ano de 2015(dois mil e quinze), reuniram-se em caráter de Solenidade Pública, a Comissão Examinadora para avaliar o trabalho da Doutoranda KEILA CRISTINA RAPOSO LUCENA, candidata ao grau de Doutor em Odontologia com área de concentração em Clínica Integrada, os membros da banca Examinadora, composta pelos professores:

Research paper thumbnail of As citocinas e o periodonto: o papel dos fatores de crescimento na saúde periodontal

As citocinas e o periodonto: o papel dos fatores de crescimento na saúde periodontal The cytokine... more As citocinas e o periodonto: o papel dos fatores de crescimento na saúde periodontal The cytokines and the periodontium: the role of growth factors in periodontal health

Research paper thumbnail of Efeitos bioestimulantes do laser de baixa potência no processo de reparo

Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia, Dec 1, 2010

Efeitos bioestimulantes do laser de baixa potência no processo de reparo *

Research paper thumbnail of Levantamento epidemiológico das lesões bucais apresentadas por pacientes atendidos no serviço de Estomatologia da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco durante o período de janeiro de 2006 à julho de 2008

International Journal of Dentistry, Nov 19, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Avaliação do nível de conhecimento de acadêmicos e professores do curso de odontologia de uma instituição privada sobre recessão gengival

Revista Família, Ciclos de Vida e Saúde no Contexto Social, Apr 5, 2018

Avaliação do nível de conhecimento de acadêmicos e professores do curso de odontologia de uma ins... more Avaliação do nível de conhecimento de acadêmicos e professores do curso de odontologia de uma instituição privada sobre recessão gengival Evaluation of the knowledge of odontology undergrads and professors of a private university with regards to gingival recession Evaluación del nivel de conocimiento de académicos y profesores de la carrera de odontología de una institución privada sobre recesión gingival

Research paper thumbnail of Clinical and Metabolic Effects of two Periodontal Therapeutic Modalities in Diabetic Patients with Residual Pockets

Brazilian Research in Pediatric Dentistry and Integrated Clinic, 2017

Objective: To evaluate the metabolic control and compare the clinical effects between non-surgica... more Objective: To evaluate the metabolic control and compare the clinical effects between non-surgical and surgical therapies on periodontal treatment of residual pockets of type 2 diabetic patients. Material and Methods: 352 periodontal sites in 16 type 2 diabetic subjects with residual pockets of similar depths were randomly selected, whose contralateral quadrants were divided into G1 and G2 undergoing surgical and nonsurgical therapy, respectively, and evaluated 3 and 6 months after the first intervention. The data were analyzed by Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0, using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Fisher's exact test was used to verify differences between means obtained in the clinical parameters between G1 and G2. The significance level adopted was 5%. Results: The mean Hb1Ac values of patients were significantly reduced and the mean PD and CIL values were reduced in G1 with no significant difference when compared to G2. Conclusion: Periodontal treatment was effective in metabolic control of type 2 diabetic patients and that both therapies, surgical and non-surgical, behaved similarly when compared.

Research paper thumbnail of O relevante papel do fumo como fator modificador da resposta imune na doença periodontal

Rev. bras. odontol, 2005

Base de dados : BBO. Pesquisa : 22561 [Identificador único]. Referências encontradas : 1 [refinar... more Base de dados : BBO. Pesquisa : 22561 [Identificador único]. Referências encontradas : 1 [refinar]. Mostrando: 1 .. 1 no formato [Detalhado]. página 1 de 1, 1 / 1, BBO, seleciona. para imprimir. Fotocópia. Alves, Rubiane Diogenes. Id: 22561. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Análise do Polimorfismo da Osteoprotegerina (OPG) em Pacientes Diabéticos Associados à Periodontite

Análise do polimorfismo da osteoprotegerina (OPG) em pacientes diabéticos associados à periodonti... more Análise do polimorfismo da osteoprotegerina (OPG) em pacientes diabéticos associados à periodontite / Keila Crisina Raposo Lucena.-Recife: O autor, 2011. 54 folhas : il. ; 30 cm.

Research paper thumbnail of Eagle's Syndrome: A Case Report

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Radiology, Aug 1, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Análise de polimorfismos da região promotora T/C950 da osteoprotegerina através da reação em cadeia de polimerase em pacientes diabéticos tipo 2 e com periodontite

The aim of this paper was to analyze the presence of polymorphism in the promoter region T/C950 o... more The aim of this paper was to analyze the presence of polymorphism in the promoter region T/C950 of the osteoprotegerin gene and its distribution in diabetic patients with periodontitis, when compared to the control group. Methods 67 patients took part in the research. The test group (n = 32) was composed of diabetic patients with periodontitis and the control group (n = 35) included patients without diabetes and without periodontitis. For the diagnosis of periodontitis, the following clinical parameters were evaluated: probing depth, bleeding on probing and clinical attachment level. The DNA to investigate the polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin, obtained through the technique of polymerase chain reaction, was obtained from the blood serum of the participants. Results Polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin were found in promoter region-950T/C but there was no significance (p=1.000). Only the control group showed significant results for the probing depth according to the polymorphic region. Conclusion No influence was found between genetic polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin in patients with diabetes and periodontitis.

Research paper thumbnail of Gingivectomy with high-power laser for correction of the gummy smile resulting from altered passive eruption—a case series

Lasers in Medical Science, Jun 4, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Eagle's Syndrome- A case report

International Journal of Life Sciences, 2014

Eagle’s syndrome represents a group of symptoms that includes recurrent throat pain, globus hyste... more Eagle’s syndrome represents a group of symptoms that includes recurrent throat pain, globus hystericus, dysphagia, reffered otalgia, and neck pain possibly caused by elongation of the styloid process or ossification of stylohyoid or stylomandibular ligament. We present a case of 21 yrs old female having chief complaint of bilateral preauricular tenderness since one year. Her clinical signs resembled the presentation of Eagle’s Syndrome, which were radiologically confirmed by Orthopantomogram and Computed Tomography. Patient underwent surgical excision of caudal part of the elongated styloid process (styloidectomy). Postoperatively 10 months later, the patient had significant reduction of pain. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijls.v8i3.10228 International Journal of Life Sciences Vol.8(3): 2014: 1-4

Research paper thumbnail of Gingivectomy with high-power laser for correction of the gummy smile resulting from altered passive eruption—a case series

Lasers in Medical Science

Research paper thumbnail of Analysis of the polymorphism of osteoprotegerin by polymerase chain reaction in patients with type 2 diabetes and the association with periodontal condition / Análise de polimorfismos da região promotora T/C950 da osteoprotegerina através da reação em cadeia de polimerase em pacientes diabéticos ...

RGO - Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia, Vol. 61, N° 1, 2013, Jul 12, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Influência da terapia cirúrgica periodontal no controle glicêmico de pacientes diabéticos tipo 2

Às10:30hs(dez horas e trinta minutos) do dia 10 (dez) do mês de fevereiro do ano de 2015(dois mil... more Às10:30hs(dez horas e trinta minutos) do dia 10 (dez) do mês de fevereiro do ano de 2015(dois mil e quinze), reuniram-se em caráter de Solenidade Pública, a Comissão Examinadora para avaliar o trabalho da Doutoranda KEILA CRISTINA RAPOSO LUCENA, candidata ao grau de Doutor em Odontologia com área de concentração em Clínica Integrada, os membros da banca Examinadora, composta pelos professores:

Research paper thumbnail of Análise do Polimorfismo da Osteoprotegerina (OPG) em Pacientes Diabéticos Associados à Periodontite

Análise do polimorfismo da osteoprotegerina (OPG) em pacientes diabéticos associados à periodonti... more Análise do polimorfismo da osteoprotegerina (OPG) em pacientes diabéticos associados à periodontite / Keila Crisina Raposo Lucena.-Recife: O autor, 2011. 54 folhas : il. ; 30 cm.

Research paper thumbnail of Avaliação do nível de conhecimento de acadêmicos e professores do curso de odontologia de uma instituição privada sobre recessão gengival

Revista Família, Ciclos de Vida e Saúde no Contexto Social, 2018

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o nível de conhecimento sobre recessão gengival por parte de ... more O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o nível de conhecimento sobre recessão gengival por parte de alunos e professores de uma clínica escola do curso de Odontologia de uma instituição privada de ensino. Esta é uma pesquisa quantitativa, transversal e exploratória. Foi aplicado um questionário semiestruturado com perguntas objetivas. Dentre os entrevistados, 100% afirmaram conhecer o que era retração gengival; Apenas 48,54% dos alunos e 15,38% dos professores relatam conhecer a classificação de Miller. A conduta clínica adotada pelos entrevistados se mostrou coerente e o resultado satisfatório, uma vez que a maioria das respostas obtidas foi condizente ao esperado quanto à recessão gengival.

Research paper thumbnail of Clinical and Metabolic Effects of two Periodontal Therapeutic Modalities in Diabetic Patients with Residual Pockets

Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada, 2017

Objective: To evaluate the metabolic control and compare the clinical effects between non-surgica... more Objective: To evaluate the metabolic control and compare the clinical effects between non-surgical and surgical therapies on periodontal treatment of residual pockets of type 2 diabetic patients. Material and Methods: 352 periodontal sites in 16 type 2 diabetic subjects with residual pockets of similar depths were randomly selected, whose contralateral quadrants were divided into G1 and G2 undergoing surgical and nonsurgical therapy, respectively, and evaluated 3 and 6 months after the first intervention. The data were analyzed by Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0, using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Fisher's exact test was used to verify differences between means obtained in the clinical parameters between G1 and G2. The significance level adopted was 5%. Results: The mean Hb1Ac values of patients were significantly reduced and the mean PD and CIL values were reduced in G1 with no significant difference when compared to G2. Conclusion: Periodontal treatment was effective in metabolic control of type 2 diabetic patients and that both therapies, surgical and non-surgical, behaved similarly when compared.

Research paper thumbnail of Análise de polimorfismos da região promotora T/C950 da osteoprotegerina através da reação em cadeia de polimerase em pacientes diabéticos tipo 2 e com periodontite

Objective: The aim of this paper was to analyze the presence of polymorphism in the promoter regi... more Objective: The aim of this paper was to analyze the presence of polymorphism in the promoter region T/C950 of the osteoprotegerin gene and its distribution in diabetic patients with periodontitis, when compared to the control group. Methods: 67 patients took part in the research. The test group (n = 32) was composed of diabetic patients with periodontitis and the control group (n = 35) included patients without diabetes and without periodontitis. For the diagnosis of periodontitis, the following clinical parameters were evaluated: probing depth, bleeding on probing and clinical attachment level. The DNA to investigate the polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin, obtained through the technique of polymerase chain reaction, was obtained from the blood serum of the participants.Results: Polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin were found in promoter region -950T/C but there was no significance (p=1.000). Only the control group showed significant results for the probing depth according to the polymorphic region. Conclusion: No influence was found between genetic polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin in patients with diabetes and periodontitis.(AU) Objetivo: Analisar a presenca de polimorfismos na regiao promotora T/C950 do gene da osteoprotegerina, e a sua distribuicao em pacientes diabeticos e com periodontite, quando comparados ao grupo controle saudavel. Metodos: A pesquisa contou com a participacao de 67 individuos distribuidos em um grupo teste (n=32), constituido por pacientes diabeticos e com periodontite, e um grupo controle (n=35) que incluia pacientes nao diabeticos e sem periodontite. Para o diagnostico da periodontite, foram avaliados os parâmetros clinicos: profundidade de sondagem, sangramento a sondagem e nivel de insercao clinica. O DNA para a investigacao dos polimorfismos da osteoprotegerina, atraves da tecnica da reacao em cadeia de polimerase convencional, foi obtido a partir de amostras sanguineas dos participantes. Resultados: Polimorfismos no gene da osteoprotegerina foram encontrados na posicao -950T/C da regiao promotora, porem sem significância estatistica (p=1,000). Apenas o grupo controle apresentou resultados significativos para a profundidade de sondagem segundo a regiao polimorfica (p=0,017).Conclusao: Nao foi observada influencia entre o polimorfismo da regiao T/C950 do gene da osteoprotegerina em pacientes com periodontite e a diabetes mellitus.(AU)

Research paper thumbnail of Lúpus eritematoso: uma revisão literária

Research paper thumbnail of Influência da terapia cirúrgica periodontal no controle glicêmico de pacientes diabéticos tipo 2

Às10:30hs(dez horas e trinta minutos) do dia 10 (dez) do mês de fevereiro do ano de 2015(dois mil... more Às10:30hs(dez horas e trinta minutos) do dia 10 (dez) do mês de fevereiro do ano de 2015(dois mil e quinze), reuniram-se em caráter de Solenidade Pública, a Comissão Examinadora para avaliar o trabalho da Doutoranda KEILA CRISTINA RAPOSO LUCENA, candidata ao grau de Doutor em Odontologia com área de concentração em Clínica Integrada, os membros da banca Examinadora, composta pelos professores:

Research paper thumbnail of As citocinas e o periodonto: o papel dos fatores de crescimento na saúde periodontal

As citocinas e o periodonto: o papel dos fatores de crescimento na saúde periodontal The cytokine... more As citocinas e o periodonto: o papel dos fatores de crescimento na saúde periodontal The cytokines and the periodontium: the role of growth factors in periodontal health

Research paper thumbnail of Efeitos bioestimulantes do laser de baixa potência no processo de reparo

Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia, Dec 1, 2010

Efeitos bioestimulantes do laser de baixa potência no processo de reparo *

Research paper thumbnail of Levantamento epidemiológico das lesões bucais apresentadas por pacientes atendidos no serviço de Estomatologia da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco durante o período de janeiro de 2006 à julho de 2008

International Journal of Dentistry, Nov 19, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Avaliação do nível de conhecimento de acadêmicos e professores do curso de odontologia de uma instituição privada sobre recessão gengival

Revista Família, Ciclos de Vida e Saúde no Contexto Social, Apr 5, 2018

Avaliação do nível de conhecimento de acadêmicos e professores do curso de odontologia de uma ins... more Avaliação do nível de conhecimento de acadêmicos e professores do curso de odontologia de uma instituição privada sobre recessão gengival Evaluation of the knowledge of odontology undergrads and professors of a private university with regards to gingival recession Evaluación del nivel de conocimiento de académicos y profesores de la carrera de odontología de una institución privada sobre recesión gingival

Research paper thumbnail of Clinical and Metabolic Effects of two Periodontal Therapeutic Modalities in Diabetic Patients with Residual Pockets

Brazilian Research in Pediatric Dentistry and Integrated Clinic, 2017

Objective: To evaluate the metabolic control and compare the clinical effects between non-surgica... more Objective: To evaluate the metabolic control and compare the clinical effects between non-surgical and surgical therapies on periodontal treatment of residual pockets of type 2 diabetic patients. Material and Methods: 352 periodontal sites in 16 type 2 diabetic subjects with residual pockets of similar depths were randomly selected, whose contralateral quadrants were divided into G1 and G2 undergoing surgical and nonsurgical therapy, respectively, and evaluated 3 and 6 months after the first intervention. The data were analyzed by Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0, using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Fisher's exact test was used to verify differences between means obtained in the clinical parameters between G1 and G2. The significance level adopted was 5%. Results: The mean Hb1Ac values of patients were significantly reduced and the mean PD and CIL values were reduced in G1 with no significant difference when compared to G2. Conclusion: Periodontal treatment was effective in metabolic control of type 2 diabetic patients and that both therapies, surgical and non-surgical, behaved similarly when compared.

Research paper thumbnail of O relevante papel do fumo como fator modificador da resposta imune na doença periodontal

Rev. bras. odontol, 2005

Base de dados : BBO. Pesquisa : 22561 [Identificador único]. Referências encontradas : 1 [refinar... more Base de dados : BBO. Pesquisa : 22561 [Identificador único]. Referências encontradas : 1 [refinar]. Mostrando: 1 .. 1 no formato [Detalhado]. página 1 de 1, 1 / 1, BBO, seleciona. para imprimir. Fotocópia. Alves, Rubiane Diogenes. Id: 22561. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Análise do Polimorfismo da Osteoprotegerina (OPG) em Pacientes Diabéticos Associados à Periodontite

Análise do polimorfismo da osteoprotegerina (OPG) em pacientes diabéticos associados à periodonti... more Análise do polimorfismo da osteoprotegerina (OPG) em pacientes diabéticos associados à periodontite / Keila Crisina Raposo Lucena.-Recife: O autor, 2011. 54 folhas : il. ; 30 cm.

Research paper thumbnail of Eagle's Syndrome: A Case Report

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Radiology, Aug 1, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Análise de polimorfismos da região promotora T/C950 da osteoprotegerina através da reação em cadeia de polimerase em pacientes diabéticos tipo 2 e com periodontite

The aim of this paper was to analyze the presence of polymorphism in the promoter region T/C950 o... more The aim of this paper was to analyze the presence of polymorphism in the promoter region T/C950 of the osteoprotegerin gene and its distribution in diabetic patients with periodontitis, when compared to the control group. Methods 67 patients took part in the research. The test group (n = 32) was composed of diabetic patients with periodontitis and the control group (n = 35) included patients without diabetes and without periodontitis. For the diagnosis of periodontitis, the following clinical parameters were evaluated: probing depth, bleeding on probing and clinical attachment level. The DNA to investigate the polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin, obtained through the technique of polymerase chain reaction, was obtained from the blood serum of the participants. Results Polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin were found in promoter region-950T/C but there was no significance (p=1.000). Only the control group showed significant results for the probing depth according to the polymorphic region. Conclusion No influence was found between genetic polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin in patients with diabetes and periodontitis.

Research paper thumbnail of Gingivectomy with high-power laser for correction of the gummy smile resulting from altered passive eruption—a case series

Lasers in Medical Science, Jun 4, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Eagle's Syndrome- A case report

International Journal of Life Sciences, 2014

Eagle’s syndrome represents a group of symptoms that includes recurrent throat pain, globus hyste... more Eagle’s syndrome represents a group of symptoms that includes recurrent throat pain, globus hystericus, dysphagia, reffered otalgia, and neck pain possibly caused by elongation of the styloid process or ossification of stylohyoid or stylomandibular ligament. We present a case of 21 yrs old female having chief complaint of bilateral preauricular tenderness since one year. Her clinical signs resembled the presentation of Eagle’s Syndrome, which were radiologically confirmed by Orthopantomogram and Computed Tomography. Patient underwent surgical excision of caudal part of the elongated styloid process (styloidectomy). Postoperatively 10 months later, the patient had significant reduction of pain. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijls.v8i3.10228 International Journal of Life Sciences Vol.8(3): 2014: 1-4

Research paper thumbnail of Gingivectomy with high-power laser for correction of the gummy smile resulting from altered passive eruption—a case series

Lasers in Medical Science

Research paper thumbnail of Analysis of the polymorphism of osteoprotegerin by polymerase chain reaction in patients with type 2 diabetes and the association with periodontal condition / Análise de polimorfismos da região promotora T/C950 da osteoprotegerina através da reação em cadeia de polimerase em pacientes diabéticos ...

RGO - Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia, Vol. 61, N° 1, 2013, Jul 12, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Influência da terapia cirúrgica periodontal no controle glicêmico de pacientes diabéticos tipo 2

Às10:30hs(dez horas e trinta minutos) do dia 10 (dez) do mês de fevereiro do ano de 2015(dois mil... more Às10:30hs(dez horas e trinta minutos) do dia 10 (dez) do mês de fevereiro do ano de 2015(dois mil e quinze), reuniram-se em caráter de Solenidade Pública, a Comissão Examinadora para avaliar o trabalho da Doutoranda KEILA CRISTINA RAPOSO LUCENA, candidata ao grau de Doutor em Odontologia com área de concentração em Clínica Integrada, os membros da banca Examinadora, composta pelos professores:

Research paper thumbnail of Análise do Polimorfismo da Osteoprotegerina (OPG) em Pacientes Diabéticos Associados à Periodontite

Análise do polimorfismo da osteoprotegerina (OPG) em pacientes diabéticos associados à periodonti... more Análise do polimorfismo da osteoprotegerina (OPG) em pacientes diabéticos associados à periodontite / Keila Crisina Raposo Lucena.-Recife: O autor, 2011. 54 folhas : il. ; 30 cm.

Research paper thumbnail of Avaliação do nível de conhecimento de acadêmicos e professores do curso de odontologia de uma instituição privada sobre recessão gengival

Revista Família, Ciclos de Vida e Saúde no Contexto Social, 2018

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o nível de conhecimento sobre recessão gengival por parte de ... more O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o nível de conhecimento sobre recessão gengival por parte de alunos e professores de uma clínica escola do curso de Odontologia de uma instituição privada de ensino. Esta é uma pesquisa quantitativa, transversal e exploratória. Foi aplicado um questionário semiestruturado com perguntas objetivas. Dentre os entrevistados, 100% afirmaram conhecer o que era retração gengival; Apenas 48,54% dos alunos e 15,38% dos professores relatam conhecer a classificação de Miller. A conduta clínica adotada pelos entrevistados se mostrou coerente e o resultado satisfatório, uma vez que a maioria das respostas obtidas foi condizente ao esperado quanto à recessão gengival.

Research paper thumbnail of Clinical and Metabolic Effects of two Periodontal Therapeutic Modalities in Diabetic Patients with Residual Pockets

Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada, 2017

Objective: To evaluate the metabolic control and compare the clinical effects between non-surgica... more Objective: To evaluate the metabolic control and compare the clinical effects between non-surgical and surgical therapies on periodontal treatment of residual pockets of type 2 diabetic patients. Material and Methods: 352 periodontal sites in 16 type 2 diabetic subjects with residual pockets of similar depths were randomly selected, whose contralateral quadrants were divided into G1 and G2 undergoing surgical and nonsurgical therapy, respectively, and evaluated 3 and 6 months after the first intervention. The data were analyzed by Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0, using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Fisher's exact test was used to verify differences between means obtained in the clinical parameters between G1 and G2. The significance level adopted was 5%. Results: The mean Hb1Ac values of patients were significantly reduced and the mean PD and CIL values were reduced in G1 with no significant difference when compared to G2. Conclusion: Periodontal treatment was effective in metabolic control of type 2 diabetic patients and that both therapies, surgical and non-surgical, behaved similarly when compared.

Research paper thumbnail of Análise de polimorfismos da região promotora T/C950 da osteoprotegerina através da reação em cadeia de polimerase em pacientes diabéticos tipo 2 e com periodontite

Objective: The aim of this paper was to analyze the presence of polymorphism in the promoter regi... more Objective: The aim of this paper was to analyze the presence of polymorphism in the promoter region T/C950 of the osteoprotegerin gene and its distribution in diabetic patients with periodontitis, when compared to the control group. Methods: 67 patients took part in the research. The test group (n = 32) was composed of diabetic patients with periodontitis and the control group (n = 35) included patients without diabetes and without periodontitis. For the diagnosis of periodontitis, the following clinical parameters were evaluated: probing depth, bleeding on probing and clinical attachment level. The DNA to investigate the polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin, obtained through the technique of polymerase chain reaction, was obtained from the blood serum of the participants.Results: Polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin were found in promoter region -950T/C but there was no significance (p=1.000). Only the control group showed significant results for the probing depth according to the polymorphic region. Conclusion: No influence was found between genetic polymorphisms of osteoprotegerin in patients with diabetes and periodontitis.(AU) Objetivo: Analisar a presenca de polimorfismos na regiao promotora T/C950 do gene da osteoprotegerina, e a sua distribuicao em pacientes diabeticos e com periodontite, quando comparados ao grupo controle saudavel. Metodos: A pesquisa contou com a participacao de 67 individuos distribuidos em um grupo teste (n=32), constituido por pacientes diabeticos e com periodontite, e um grupo controle (n=35) que incluia pacientes nao diabeticos e sem periodontite. Para o diagnostico da periodontite, foram avaliados os parâmetros clinicos: profundidade de sondagem, sangramento a sondagem e nivel de insercao clinica. O DNA para a investigacao dos polimorfismos da osteoprotegerina, atraves da tecnica da reacao em cadeia de polimerase convencional, foi obtido a partir de amostras sanguineas dos participantes. Resultados: Polimorfismos no gene da osteoprotegerina foram encontrados na posicao -950T/C da regiao promotora, porem sem significância estatistica (p=1,000). Apenas o grupo controle apresentou resultados significativos para a profundidade de sondagem segundo a regiao polimorfica (p=0,017).Conclusao: Nao foi observada influencia entre o polimorfismo da regiao T/C950 do gene da osteoprotegerina em pacientes com periodontite e a diabetes mellitus.(AU)