Probing the Enamel Topography After Acid Erosion by Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy

In this work, we present an investigation on the thickness of the eroded enamel layer in tooth samples after exposure to citric and hydrochloric acid by using Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SECM). Approaching curves with typical negative feedback behavior were obtained in enamel samples for evaluation of topographic changes. In a control experiment, SECM images showed no significant difference in the current monitored during the scan, implying that enamel demineralization did not occur in mineral water medium. Topographic SECM images obtained after contact with citric and hydrochloric acid for different periods of time showed a significant increase in the current relative to a previously protected surface, indicating the structural loss of enamel. The thickness of the enamel layer eroded after contact with hydrochloric acid was significantly higher when compared to the one obtained with citric acid. Hence, our results showed that the enamel acid erosion is a relatively fast process, which is strongly dependent on parameters such as pH, time, acid strength and acid concentration.FAPESP (Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Sao Paulo)Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Sao Paulo (FAPESP)CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico (CNPq

Prefabricated resin veneer: A case report of a simplified restorative technique

Background. The aim of this study was to describe the step-by-step procedures of clinical cases using prefabricated composite resin veneers (PCRVs), manufactured with the Brilliant New Generation composite resin (Coltene, Altstätten, Switzerland). Direct composite veneers presented some drawbacks such as the difficulty of execution and color instability of the composite resin over time. The simplified application of the PCRVs has been introduced as an interesting alternative in cases of smile asymmetry, large deficient restorations and discolored teeth. In the present investigation, the PCRV technique is described completely to help the dentist during the planning and execution of treatments with the Componeer system. Conclusion The treatment with Componeer Brilliant NG yielded excellent aesthetic results. PCRV technique is simpler than direct composite veneer technique. The specific characteristics of the system can promote the results with greater aesthetic longevity. It is important to highlight that this procedure does not replace the already established veneer technique with dental ceramics. Clinical implication. PCRVs yielded excellent surface gloss. Their dimensions, based on the golden ratio, facilitates the technique and is an excellent alternative in the aesthetic restorative treatment in the anterior region

Analysis of enameldentin permeation of H2O2 by electrochemical methods

Existem muitas metodologias utilizadas para tentar analisar a permeação de peróxido de hidrogênio através das estruturas dentárias, porém não conseguem determinar o momento exato em que o peróxido começa a alcançar concentrações detectáveis dentro da câmara pulpar. OBJETIVO: Investigar a viabilidade de um modelo experimental de análise eletroquímica para detecção e mensuração da concentração de peróxido de hidrogênio proveniente de produtos utilizados em tratamento clareador e avaliar a cinética da difusão destes peróxidos através dos tecidos duros dentários. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Foram utilizados 45 dentes incisivos bovinos permanentes mandibulares, cujo preparo envolveu a remoção da face lingual coronária, mantendo-se o esmalte e a dentina vestibulares intactos. Todos os dentes foram fixados em resina acrílica com auxílio de matriz elastomérica quadrangular e organizados segundo os testes: 1: análise eletroquímica e 2: análise espectrofotométrica. Para os testes foram utilizados clareadores à base de peróxido de hidrogênio (HP) e de peróxido de carbamida (CP) e seus respectivos placebos (PHP e PCP). Foram realizados três cronoamperogramas e três voltamogramas para cada uma das amostras. Utilizou-se a mesma cela no experimento eletroquímico e no teste espectrofotométrico, permitindo assim a comparação das metodologias. RESULTADOS: A análise eletroquímica mostrou na 1ª permeação de HP média de 1688,50 segundos quando comparada a 857,70s e a 457,70s da 2ª e da 3ª permeações, respectivamente. Desta forma observa-se que a 1ª permeação representa aproximadamente o dobro e o quadruplo dos valores sequenciais da 2ª e da 3ª permeações. Não foi detectado início de permeação para CP, PHP e PCP. Para o grupo HP há uma relação crescente nas concentrações de moléculas de peróxido de hidrogênio detectadas nas três permeações respectivamente. Entretanto, o crescimento entre a 1ª e 2ª permeação é discreto, quando comparado à 3ª permeação, onde foi detectada maior concentração de moléculas do peróxido de hidrogênio. No grupo CP observam-se médias de 2,96E-02 A na 1ª permeação, 3,11E-05 A na 2ª permeação e 1,37E-04 A na 3ª permeação, havendo diferença entre a 1ª e 3ª permeação (p = 0,00472). Todavia, não ocorreram diferenças entre os demais grupos (p > 0,05). Quando comparado o método eletroquímico e o método espectrofotométrico, o peróxido de hidrogênio (HP) não demonstrou diferença significativa entre as análises (p =0,0826); todavia o peróxido de carbamida mostrou diferenças entre as duas análises (p=0,0093). CONCLUSÕES: A metodologia eletroquímica é tão eficaz quanto à metodologia consolidada na literatura para a detecção da presença de peróxido de hidrogênio na câmara pulpar, nos testes com peróxido de hidrogênio 35%. O tempo necessário para que o peróxido de hidrogênio chegasse à câmara pulpar diminuiu a cada aplicação e a penetração do peróxido de hidrogênio aumentou a permeabilidade dos tecidos duros dentais.There are many methods used to analyze the permeation of hydrogen peroxide through the tooth structure, but they cannot determine the exact moment when the peroxide begins to reach detectable concentrations within the pulp chamber. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility of an experimental model of electrochemical analysis for detection and measurement of the concentration of hydrogen peroxide from products used in bleaching and evaluate the kinetics of diffusion of these peroxides through dental hard tissues. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used 45 bovine permanent mandibular incisors, whose preparation involved removing the lingual coronary hard tissues keeping intact the vestibular enamel and dentin. All teeth were fixed in acrylic resin with the aid of elastomeric matrix square and organized according to the tests: 1: electrochemical analysis and 2: spectrophotometric analysis. For tests were used based bleaching hydrogen peroxide (HP) and carbamide peroxide (CP) and their respective placebos (PHP and PCP). Three cronoamperograms and three voltammograms were performed for each sample. We used the same cell to the spectrophotometric test, thus allowing comparison of methodologies. RESULTS: The analysis showed the 1st electrochemical permeation HP average of 1688.50 seconds when compared to 857.70s and 457.70s of the 2nd and 3rd permeations respectively. Thus we observe that the 1st permeation is approximately double and quadruple sequential values of the 2nd and the 3rd permeations. Not detected early permeation for CP, PHP and PCP. For Group HP there is a ratio of molecules increasing concentrations of hydrogen peroxide detected in three permeations respectively. However, the growth between the 1st and 2nd permeation is understated when compared to 3rd permeation, where there has been a greater concentration of molecules of hydrogen peroxide. In the CP group were observed averages of 2.96 E-02A in the 1st permeation, 3.11 E-05 A in the 2nd permeation and 1.37 E-04 A in 3rd permeation, no difference between 1st and 3rd permeation (p = 0.00472) . However, there were no differences between the other groups (p> 0.05). When compared the electrochemical and spectrophotometric methods, hydrogen peroxide (HP) showed no significant difference between the analysis (p = 0.0826), yet the carbamide peroxide showed differences between the two analyzes (p = 0.0093). CONCLUSIONS: The electrochemical method is as effective as the consolidated methodology in the literature to detect the presence of hydrogen peroxide in the pulp chamber, in the tests with hydrogen peroxide 35%. The time required for the hydrogen peroxide to reach the pulp chamber decreased to each application and the penetration of hydrogen peroxide increased the permeability of dental hard tissues

Double-blind, randomized, clinical trial of color perception and satisfaction in patients undergoing dental bleaching

O clareamento dentário é a maneira mais conservadora e barata de melhorar a satisfação dos pacientes com o seu sorriso. Entretanto existem poucos estudos que correlacionam a eficácia clareadora com a satisfação dos pacientes e a maneira como eles percebem a mudança das cores. OBJETIVO: Investigar a relação entre mudança de cor e satisfação e a percepção da mudança de cor pelos pacientes e operador treinado comparado a um método instrumental. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Uma pesquisa clínica randomizada duplo-cega foi conduzida com 100 pacientes que atendiam os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Eles foram divididos em 5 grupos randomizados: Peróxido de hidrogênio 4%, peróxido de carbamida 15%, peróxido de carbamida 16%, Peróxido de carbamida 16% experimental e placebo. Foi tomada a cor base dos dentes através de tomadas objetivas com Vita Easyshade e subjetivas com a escala Vita BleachGuide 3D. Eles foram submetidos à terapia clareadora recebendo uma seringa de gel clareador por semana durante 3 semanas e preencheram avaliação sobre sua sensibilidade e avaliações sobre satisfação e percepção de mudança de cor. Foi um total de 11 visitas por paciente: entrevista inicial e triagem, moldagem e profilaxia, tomada de cor e entrega de clareador, controles de 7, 14, 21, 30, 60, 90, 120 e 180 dias. Nos retornos todas as etapas de tomada e controle de cor pelo paciente e pelo mesmo operador treinado, objetiva e subjetiva foram repetidas. RESULTADOS maiores valores de ?E* na sem 1, ANOVA mostrou que eles foram diferentes entre si (P=0.001), valor que não se repete a partir da segunda semana na análise entre os grupo (P=0.275). Maiores ?E* foram os géis à base de peróxido de carbamida (PC15, PC16 e PC16EX). ?E* Final foi maior no grupo PC15, PC16 e PC16EX e esses 3 grupos foram estatísticamente semelhantes. Os menores valores foram para o grupo placebo que não foi semelhante a nenhum outro grupo e nem entre os tempos. A análise de variância entre os 5 grupos mostrou diferenças para percepção cega (p=0.001), percepção orientada (p=0.001), e expectativa (p=0.603. Fica claro que a satisfação do paciente é crescente em todos os grupos da primeira a terceira semana de terapia. A ordem de satisfação dos pacientes foi PC15, PC16EX, PC16, PH4 e PLAC. No último período representado, terceira semana ao fim do acompanhamento de 6 meses, verificamos que a satisfação diminui no período pós-terapia, principalmente para o grupo PLAC e para o grupo PC16EX. Mesmo o grupo PLAC (que representa o placebo) também teve satisfação crescente. No arco inferior os maiores resultados para sensibilidade ficaram também com PH4, PC15 e PC16..CONCLUSÕES: Os clareadores baseados em peróxido de carbamida tiverem as maiores variações de cor, sendo os mais efetivos. Em comparação ao paciente, o operador treinado tem uma capacidade de avaliação de cor mais próxima dos valores aferidos instrumentalmente. A satisfação do paciente aumenta com todos os grupos, inclusive o placebo, porém declina no período pós terapia. Os pacientes tendem a enxergar os dentes mais escuros do que realmente são e criam expectativas por cores mais claras. Todos os grupos causaram sensibilidade, inclusive o placebo, semelhantes para maxila e mandíbula.Tooth whitening is the most conservative and inexpensive way to improve patient satisfaction with your smile. However there are few studies that correlate the whitening efficacy with patient satisfaction and how they perceive the change of colors. To investigate the relationship between color change and satisfaction and perception of color change by patients and trained operator compared to an instrumental method. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A double-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted with 100 patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were divided into five randomized groups: Hydrogen peroxide 4%, 15% carbamide peroxide, 16% carbamide peroxide, 16% carbamide experimental and placebo. It was made the base color of the teeth through objective taken with Vita Easyshade and subjective with the Vita BleachGuide 3D scale. They underwent therapy Clarifying getting a whitening gel syringe per week for 3 weeks and completed evaluation of its sensitivity and reviews of satisfaction and perception of color change. There were a total of 11 visits per patient: initial interview and sorting, forming and prophylaxis, making color and delivery bleaching 7 controls 14, 21, 30, 60, 90, 120 and 180 days. In returns all steps taken and color control by the patient and by the same trained operator, objective and subjective were repeated. RESULTS larger ?E * values in no 1, ANOVA showed that they were different (P = 0.001), a figure that is not repeated from the second week on the analysis of the group (P = 0.275). Larger ?E * the gels were carbamide peroxide-based (PC15, PC16 and PC16EX). ?E * Final was higher in the group PC15, PC16 and PC16EX and these 3 groups were statistically similar. The lowest values were for the placebo group was not similar to any other group or between the times. Analysis of variance among the five groups showed differences to blind perception (p = 0.001), oriented perception (p = 0.001) and expectation (p = 0.603. It is clear that patient satisfaction is increasing in all of the first groups third week of therapy. the order of patient satisfaction was PC15, PC16EX, PC16, PH4 and PLAC. in the latter represented period, the third week after the 6-month follow-up, we found that satisfaction decreases in the post therapy period, mainly for PLAC group and the group PC16EX Even the PLAC group (representing placebo) also had increasing satisfaction in the lower arch greater results for sensitivity were also PH4, PC15 and PC16..CONCLUSÕES: carbamide peroxide have the greater color variations, the most effective being. compared to the patient, the trained operator has a capacity assessment of the closest color of the measured values instrumentally. patient satisfaction increases with all the groups, including the placebo, but declines in the period post therapy. Patients tend to see the darker teeth than they really are and create expectations for lighter colors. All groups sensitivity caused, including placebo, similar to maxilla and mandible

In vitro analysis of a local polymeric device as an alternative for systemic antibiotics in Dentistry

<div><p>Abstract The development of a biodegradable material with antimicrobial properties for local applications is required in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. The objective of this study was to produce blends of poly-L-lactide acid (PLLA) synthetic polymer associated with several antimicrobials, as an alternative in the prevention and treatment of infections, as well as to evaluate its cytotoxicity, release of antimicrobials and inhibit bacteria growth. Blends of PLLA added with 20% Amoxicillin, Metronidazole, Clindamycin or Azithromicyn were used to produce Films (F) or Meshs (M) by casting and electrospinning methods, respectively. Standardized discs of the films and meshs were stored in buffer solutions (pH 5 or 7.4) and aliquots were analyzed by high performance chromatography (HPLC) during 168 hours. Cytotoxicity on human gingival fibroblasts was tested after 24, 48 and 72h by MTT reaction. The antimicrobial capacity was determined against P. gingivalis and S. pyogenes. The specimens were weighed after 3 and 6 months of storage for degradation analysis. SEM was performed to control interfaces and degradation. Antimicrobials presented a continuous and exponential drug release. Analysis showed that both M and F were able to inhibit S. pyogenes and P. gingivalis growth, indicating the release of active antimicrobial agents. The products were not toxic to the fibroblasts. Amoxicillin-film showed more degradation than PLLA at both pHs (p < 0.05), whereas Azithromycin-meshes were more degraded than PLLA at pH 7.4 (p < 0.05). PLLA association with antimicrobials is biocompatible and may represent a potential tool for the local delivery of antimicrobials.</p></div