Avaliação dos efeitos do laser Er,Cr:YSGG em defeitos ósseos críticos e no tratamento de doença periodontal induzida em ratos submetidos a inalção de fumaça de cigarro

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the Er, Cr: YSGG laser in critical-size defects and in the treatment of periodontal disease in rats subjected to cigarette smoke inhalation. It was used 180 rats divided into 6 groups: Cigarette Smoke scaling (CSRP) - cigarette smoke inhalation (CSI), induction of periodontal disease (IPD) and scaling and root planing (SRP); Cigarette Smoke Laser (CL) - CSI, IPD and Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation; Cigarette Smoke SRP+Laser (CSRP+L) - CSI, IPD and RAR + Laser; Scaling and root planning (SRP) IPD, SRP; Laser (L) - IPD and Laser; Scaling and root planning + Laser (SRP+L) - IPD and SRP followed by Laser. The histometric results showed that in all groups analyzed it was observed a tendency to bone formation over the periods, however this difference was only significant in the CSRP comparing 15 and 30 days (p<0,05). The intergroup comparison showed that the 15-day period, the percentage of bone area was greater in the FL group compared to FRAR group. No difference was observed in the groups not exposed to cigarette smoke inhalation. In reaction by real-time PCR, L and SRP + L groups showed higher expression of VEGF at 30 days (p <0.05) compared to 15 days (p <0.01). The FRAR group showed lower expression of VEGF at 30 days (p <0.05) compared to 15 days. For creation of the defects, 100 rats were divided into 4 groups: GT: creation of the defect with trephine; GL: defect created with the laser; GFT: IFC and creation of defect with trephine; GFL: IFC and creating defect with the laser. The results showed that histometrically, the defect was lower in the trephine group at 30 21 and 60 days compared to the initial period (p <0.05). In the laser group this decrease occurred at 15, 30 and 60 days compared to the initial period (p <0.05, p <0.01, p <0.001) and at 30 and 60 days compared to 7 days (p <0, 05 and p <0.01). In animals exposed to cigarette...(Com'plete abstract click electronic acess)Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP

Effect of toothbrushing with different manual toothbrushes on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of brushing with a Colgate 360° or Oral B Indicator 35 toothbrush on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded to extracted human teeth. The bristle wear and bristle tip morphology were also examined after simulated tooth-brushing. Orthodontic brackets (Roth-P/1 st and 2 nd pre-molar S/D- Slot 0.18) were bonded (Transbond XT ®) to the smoothest surface of each of 45 extracted human molar and premolar teeth. Test specimens were randomly divided into three groups: Group 1, control group with no brushing; Group 2, brushing with the Oral B Indicator 35; Group 3, brushing with the Colgate 360°. Samples were adapted to a machine that simulated tooth-brushing. The bond strength of each bracket to each tooth was assessed with a mechanical testing machine. The bristle wear and bristle tip morphology indices were also assessed. Statistically significant differences were defined for p ≤ 0.05. The average bond strengths (range: 90.18-90.89 kgf/cm 2) did not differ among the three groups. The Colgate 360° showed less bristle wear and a better bristle tip morphology than the Oral B Indicator 35 toothbrush. However, use of either toothbrush did not decrease the bond strength of the orthodontic brackets. Therefore, patients undergoing orthodontic therapy can safely use either toothbrush

Effects of the Er,Cr:YSGG laser on bone and soft tissue in a rat model

The purpose of this study was to investigate the histological changes that occur in rat soft and hard tissues after Er,Cr:YSGG laser surgery. Each of 20 rats was submitted to four procedures which were randomly distributed to the right and left sides of the animal: procedure 1 dorsal incision with a scalpel; procedure 2 dorsal incision with a 2.0-W Er,Cr:YSGG laser; procedure 3 skull defect created with a diamond bur; procedure 4 skull defect created with a 3.0-W Er,Cr:YSGG laser. The animals were killed 3, 7, 15 and 30 days after surgery, and histological examinations were performed. The histometric analysis of the bone defects was evaluated using an unpaired t-test. Initially, the dorsum showed more histological signs of repair following procedure 1, although similar healing responses following procedures 1 and 2 were seen on day 30 after surgery. By day 30 the bone formation observed following procedure 4 was much more evident than following procedure 3. The unpaired t-test identified significant differences in bone formation on day 30 (p = 0.01), whereas a greater bone percentage was seen following procedure 4 than following procedure 3 (79.96 +/- 10.30% and 58.23 +/- 9.99%, respectively). Thus, histological repair of the Er,Cr:YSGG laser wounds was similar to that of the scalpel wounds. However, skull defects created with the Er,Cr:YSGG laser showed greater bone formation than defects created with the bur. Within the limitations of this study, we can conclude that the Er,Cr:YSGG laser is a promising surgical instrument in vivo, particularly for bone surgery

Aplicação do laser Er,Cr:YSGG em periodontia e implantodontia: revisão de literatura

Lasers are widely used tools in many therapeutic modalities in medical lasers and can be divided into low and high intensity. For the treatment of periodontal disease, lowintensity lasers are related to reduce the number of bacteria and to induce inflammatory and analgesic properties. The high intensity lasers can be used in surgical procedures, improving hemostasis, promoting more accurate cuts, removal of dental calculus as well as thermomechanical and photochemical interactions with tissue. The high-intensity laser Erbium impregnated with chromium: YSGG laser has shown satisfactory results when applied in endodontic, restorative denstistry, surgical procedures and non-surgical periodontal treatment. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the studies that investigated the effects of Er, Cr: YSGG laser on the morphology and biocompatibility of titanium and root surfaces irradiated with these lasers, even beyond the effect on the treatment of periodontitis and periimplantitis.Os lasers são ferramentas amplamente utilizadas em diversas modalidades terapêuticas em áreas médicas podendo ser divididos em lasers de baixa e alta intensidade. Para o tratamento da doença periodontal, os lasers de baixa intensidade estão relacionados com redução no número de bactérias, propriedades analgésicas e antiinflamatórias e os de alta intensidade podem ser aplicados em procedimentos cirúrgicos, melhorando a hemostasia, promovendo cortes mais precisos, remoção de cálculos dentários, além de interações termomecânicas e fotoquímicas com os tecidos. O laser de alta intensidade Érbio impregnado por Cromo:YSGG tem demonstrado resultados satisfatórios quando aplicado em tratamentos endodônticos, restauradores, cirúrgicos e como terapia coadjuvante ao tratamento básico periodontal. O objetivo dessa revisão de literatura foi avaliar os estudos que pesquisaram sobre os efeitos do laser de Er,Cr:YSGG sobre a morfologia e biocompatibilidade de superfícies radiculares e de titânio irradiadas com esse lasers, além do efeito do mesmo no tratamento da doença periodontal e periimplantar

Histological evaluation of chitosan-based biomaterials used for the correction of critical size defects in rat`s calvaria

Chitosan, a biopolymer obtained from chitin, and its derivates, such as chitosan hydrochloride, has been reported as wound healing accelerators and as possible bone substitutes for tissue engineering, and therefore these Substances could be relevant in dentistry and periodontology. The purpose of this investigation was to make a histological evaluation of chitosan and chitosan hydrochloride biomaterials (gels) used in the correction of critical size bone defects made in rat`s calvaria. Bone defects of 8 mm in diameter were surgically created in the calviria of 50 Holtzman (Rattus norvegicus) rats and filled with blood clot (control), low molecular weight chitosan, high molecular weight chitosan, low molecular weight chitosan hydrochloride, and high molecular weight chitosan hydrochloride, numbering 10 animals, divided into two experimental periods (15 and 60 days), for each biomaterial. The histological evaluation was made based on the morphology of the new-formed tissues in defect`s region, and the results indicated that there was no statistical difference between the groups when the new bone formation in the entire defect`s area were compared (p > 0.05) and, except in the control groups, assorted degrees of inflammation Could be Seen. In Conclusion, chitosan and chitosan hydrochloride biomaterials used in this study were not able to promote new bone formation in critical size defects made in rat`s calvaria. (C) 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res 93A: 107-114, 201

Treatment of periodontal disease with an Er,Cr:YSGG laser in rats exposed to cigarette smoke inhalation

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandiumgallium-garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser irradiation in the treatment of periodontitis in rats exposed to cigarette smoke inhalation (CSI). Ligatures were placed in the maxillary second molars. After a 15-day period, the ligatures were removed and 180 animals were randomly divided into six groups: (1) CSRP group—CSI and manual scaling and root planing (SRP) treatment; (2) CL group—CSI and Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation; (3) CSRP + L group—CSI, SRP, and Er,Cr:YSGG irradiation; (4) SRP group—manual SRP; (5) L group—Er,Cr:YSGG irradiation; (6) SRP + L group—SRP and Er,Cr:YSGG irradiation. At 7, 15, and 30 days after treatments, animals were euthanized and histologic, histometric, immunohistochemistry, and real-time PCR analyses were performed. Histometrically, no differences were observed in the SRP, L, and SRP + L groups exposed to CSI. The CSRP group showed more bone formation at 30 days than at 15 days (p < 0.01) but less bone at 30 days than the CL group at 30 days (p < 0.05). Immunohistochemical staining was positive for osteoblasts, fibroblasts, and osteoclasts. Real-time PCR showed more (vascular endothelial growth factor) VEGF expression in the L (p < 0.05) and SRP + L (p < 0.01) groups at 30 days than at 15 days and less VEGF expression in the CSRP group at 30 days than at 15 days (p < 0.05). There was no difference in fibroblast growth factor (FGF) expression. The Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation promotes favorable conditions for tissue repair even in animals exposed to CSI, with similar results as those achieved from manual scaling and root planing.Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES

Effect of Er,Cr:YSGG laser application in the treatment of experimental periodontitis

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of an erbium, chromium:yttrium–scandium–gallium–garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser in the absence or presence of manual scaling and root planning (SRP) for the treatment of induced periodontitis in rats. Ligatures were placed in the subgingival region of the maxillary first molar. After a 7-day period, the ligatures were removed, and 40 rats were randomly divided into four groups (G), as follows: (GI) no treatment, (GII) scaling and root planning (SRP) with curettes, (GIII) Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation and (GIV) SRP with curettes followed by Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation. Seven and 30 days after the treatment, the animals were sacrificed and histologic, histometric and immunohistochemistry analyses were performed. All groups showed similar histopathological characteristics during the evaluation period. The histometric analysis was confirmed using Bonferroni and paired t tests. At 7 and 30 days, groups II, III and IV exhibited greater bone formation in the furcation area when compared to group I (p < 0.0001; p < 0.05). During the 7-day period, the groups irradiated with the laser (III and IV) showed a statistically larger new bone area than the group treated with SRP (II) (p < 0.01). Immunohistochemistry analysis revealed that the control group exhibited a higher expression of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) and the receptor activator of nuclear factor κΒ ligand (RANKL) when compared to groups II, III and IV (p < 0.05). All treatments were able to reduce the inflammatory processes, consequently enabling the repair of periodontal tissues. The results achieved with the application of the Er,Cr:YSGG laser suggest that this laser can stimulate greater bone formation, especially over a shorter period of time.Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq