Estudo in vitro dos efeitos da interação de substâncias irrigantes, medicação intracanal e laser Er:YAG na permeabilidade dentinária do sistema endodôntico

The purpose of this study was to evaluate in vitro the effects of different associations between irrigating solutions (EDTA-T and citric acid), intracanal medicament (NDP), and Er:YAG laser irradiation on dentin permeability. Fifty-one extracted single-rooted teeth were instrumented and divided into seven groups. Groups GI and GII had final irrigation with a demineralizing solution only (EDTA-T and citric acid, respectively). Groups GIII and GIV had final irrigation with EDTA-T and citric acid, respectively, plus an association of irrigating solution and Er:YAG laser. Groups GV and GVI had final irrigation with EDTA-T and citric acid, respectively, plus an association of intracanal medication and Er:YAG laser. Group GVII (control group) had final irrigation with distilled water. All root canals were filled with NDP associated with rhodamine B dye. After the experimental period, the samples were transversely cut into six 2.0 mm thick slices for subsequent reading using the ImageLab software. Analysis of the results allowed us to conclude that there were statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) between the groups as to the penetration of the dye-intracanal medication solution. Groups III and IV presented smaller values of dentinal permeability when compared to the other groups. The best results were obtained with the interaction between a demineralizing irrigating solution and the association of intracanal medicament and laser Er:YAG (groups V and VI). In these groups the observed penetration of the intracanal medicament plus dye solution in the apical third was, on average, 29% greater than in the other groups.Este experimento teve como objetivo avaliar in vitro os efeitos da interação entre soluções irrigantes desmineralizadoras (EDTA-T e ácido cítrico), medicação intracanal (NDP) e laser Er:YAG na permeabilidade dentinária. Foram utilizados 51 dentes unirradiculares extraídos que, após o preparo químico-cirúrgico, foram divididos em sete grupos experimentais: grupos I e II - irrigação final com solução de EDTA-T e ácido cítrico, respectivamente; grupos III e IV - irrigação final com EDTA-T e ácido cítrico, respectivamente, mais a associação entre solução irrigante e laser Er:YAG; grupos V e VI - irrigação final com EDTA-T e ácido cítrico, respectivamente, mais a associação entre medicação intracanal e laser Er:YAG, e grupo VII (controle) - irrigação final com água destilada. Os canais radiculares foram preenchidos com o corante rodamina B solubilizado na medicação de uso intracanal NDP. Após o período experimental, as amostras foram cortadas transversalmente para posterior leitura com o software ImageLab. A análise dos resultados permitiu concluir que existiram diferenças estatisticamente significantes (p < 0,05) quanto à penetração da solução corante-medicação intracanal nos diferentes grupos. Os grupos III e IV apresentaram menores valores de permeabilidade dentinária quando comparados aos outros e, finalmente, os melhores resultados foram obtidos quando da interação entre a solução irrigante desmineralizadora e a associação medicação intracanal/laser Er:YAG (grupos V e VI). Nesses, constatou-se que a diferença de penetração da solução corante-medicação intracanal no terço apical foi, em média, 29% maior do que nos demais grupos

Study of the effects of high power laser irradiation and materials for endodontic purpose on simulated external root resorptions

Este estudo avaliou, por meio de cultivo celular e MEV, a capacidade de adesão de fibroblastos e as alterações estruturais ocorridas na superfície dentinária de reabsorções radiculares externas simuladas, após tratamento com hidróxido de cálcio, MTA e/ou radiação com laser de diodo de alta potência e laser Er:YAG. Após a hemisecção das raízes de 31 dentes unirradiculares, foram realizadas cavidades padronizadas no terço cervical de cada secção, obtendo-se 62 amostras que foram divididas em 9 grupos: grupo1 - irradiação com laser Er:YAG (42 mJ/pulso, 10 s, 10 Hz e 38 J/cm2 ); grupo 2 - irradiação com laser de diodo de alta potência (1 W, 10 s, 796 W/cm2); grupo 3 - preenchimento da cavidade com hidróxido de cálcio e irradiação com laser Er:YAG; grupo 4 - preenchimento da cavidade com hidróxido de cálcio e irradiação com laser de diodo; grupo 5 - preenchimento da cavidade com MTA e irradiação com laser de Er:YAG; grupo 6 - preenchimento da cavidade com MTA e irradiação com laser de diodo; grupo 7 - preenchimento da cavidade com hidróxido de cálcio; grupo 8 - preenchimento da cavidade com MTA e grupo 9 (controle) - nenhum tratamento. Após a esterilização dos espécimes foi realizado o subcultivo celular com fibroblastos gengivais da linhagem FMM1, o plaqueamento dos fragmentos (5 x 104 células por fragmento) e o preparo para análise em MEV. A contagem das células aderidas evidenciou que a adesão celular foi em ordem decrescente: G1 (Er:YAG) > G2 (diodo) > G9 (controle) > G8 (MTA) > G5 (MTA+Er:YAG) > G6 (MTA+diodo) > G4 (CaOH2+diodo) > G3 (CaOH2+Er:YAG) > G7(CaOH2). Observou-se diferença estatisticamente significante entre a maioria dos grupos experimentais, exceto entre os grupos: G9 x G8; G8 x G5; G8 x G4; G5 x G6; G4 x G3; G3x G7. Na análise em MEV, observou-se nas amostras irradiadas com laser Er:YAG microrugosidades na superfície dentinária, ausência de smear layer e túbulos dentinários abertos. As irradiadas com laser de diodo apresentaram superfície dentinária mais lisa, maior quantidade de smear layer e os túbulos dentinários fechados. Não foram observadas zonas de carbonização nos grupos irradiados com laser. Nos grupos nos quais se associou a radiação laser com os materiais de uso endodôntico, foram observadas zonas de derretimento e fusão nas superfícies do hidróxido de cálcio e do MTA. Diante dos resultados obtidos foi possível concluir que: a irradiação com os lasers Er:YAG e de diodo, nos arâmetros utilizados neste experimento, provocaram alterações morfológicas nas superfícies dentinárias das reabsorções simuladas que favoreceram a adesão celular; o uso do MTA nas reabsorções radiculares simuladas permitiu a adesão celular, enquanto que o hidróxido de cálcio a inibiu e a associação dos materiais de uso endodôntico com os lasers Er:YAG e de diodo resultou em alterações morfológicas na superfície do MTA, assim como, na do hidróxido de cálcio, que interferiram, de forma discreta, na adesão celular.The present study, utilizing cell culture and SEM, evaluated the adhesion of fibroblasts, and the structural changes on the dentinal surface of simulated external root resorptions, after treatment with calcium hydroxide, MTA and/or high power diode laser radiation and Er:YAG laser radiation. After splitting the roots of 31 single rooted teeth, standardized cavities were done on the coronal third of each section, resulting in 62 samples which were divided into 9 experimental groups: group 1 ? Er:YAG laser irradiation (42 mJ/pulse, 10 Hz, 10 s, 38 J/cm2); group 2 ? high power diode laser irradiation (1 W, 10 s, 796 W/cm2); group 3 ? cavity filling with calcium hydroxide and Er:YAG laser irradiation; group 4 ? cavity filling with calcium hydroxide and irradiation with diode laser; group 5 ? cavity filling with MTA and Er:YAG laser irradiation; group 6 - cavity filling with MTA and irradiation with diode laser; group 7 - cavity filling with calcium hydroxide; group 8 - cavity filling with MTA and group 9 (control) ? not treated. After the specimens were sterilized, a subculture was done with gingival fibroblasts from cell line FMM1. The fragments were plated (5 x 104 per fragment) and then prepared for SEM analyzis. The counting of adhered cells showed that the cells? adhesion was in decreasing order: G1 (Er:YAG) > G2 (diode) > G9 (control) > G8 (MTA) > G5 (MTA+Er:YAG) > G6 (MTA+diode) > G4 (CaOH2+diode) > G3 (CaOH2+Er:YAG) > G7(CaOH2). Significant statistical differences were observed among most of the experimental groups, except among the following groups: G9 x G8; G8 x G5; G8 x G4; G5 x G6; G4 x G3; G3 x G7. At the SEM analyzis of the samples irradiated with Er:YAG laser, roughness on the dentinal surface, no smear layer and open dentinal tubules were observed. The samples irradiated with diode laser exhibited a smooth surface, more smear layer and closed dentinal tubules. No carbonization zones were observed at the groups irradiated with both lasers. In the groups where laser irradiation was associated with endodontic materials, melting zones and fusion on the calcium hydroxide and MTA surfaces were observed. Based on the results it may be concluded that: irradiation with Er:YAG and diode lasers, in the parameters utilized in this experiment, caused morphologic changes on the dentinal surfaces of the simulated resorptions that favored cell adhesion; the MTA used on the simulated root resorptions allowed cell adhesion while calcium hydroxide inhibited it; and, the association of the endodontic materials to Er:YAG and diode lasers resulted in morphologic changes on the MTA and on the calcium hydroxide surface, which interfered subtly with the cell adhesion

Assessment of smear layer removal protocols in curved root canals

Made available in DSpace on 2019-09-12T16:53:52Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2014This study sought to assess if the final rinse protocol interferes with the smear layer removal in the apical area of curved canals. Sixty-four extracted human mandibular molars with curved mesial roots were instrumented with rotary files and divided into six experimental groups for final rinse: 1EDTA (syringe irrigation with 1mL of 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)), 5EDTA (syringe irrigation with 5mL of 17% EDTA), 1EDTA-P (syringe irrigation with 1mL of 17% EDTA+pumping with gutta-percha point), 5EDTA-P (syringe irrigation with 5mL of 17% EDTA+pumping with gutta-percha point), 1EDTA-EA (syringe irrigation with 1mL of 17% EDTA+EndoActivator) and 5EDTA-EA (syringe irrigation with 5mL of 17% EDTA+EndoActivator). Final rinsing was carried out over 3min. The specimens were split lengthwise and observed under a scanning electron microscope using a score criterion. Comparison among the groups showed statistically significant difference only between the 5EDTA-EA group and the other groups (Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's post-hoc tests, P<0.05). The combination of 5mL of 17% EDTA and 3mL of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) with the EndoActivator removed smear layer from the apical area of curved root canals more effectively than the other protocols used.[Raldi, Denise Pontes] Universidade de Taubaté (Unitau), Dept Dent, Sao Paulo, Brazil[Cunha, Rodrigo Sanches; Mello, Isabel] Univ Manitoba, Fac Dent, Dept Restorat Dent, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2, Canad

Treatment Options for Teeth with Open Apices and Apical Periodontitis

Made available in DSpace on 2019-09-12T16:57:14Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2009Three clinical cases involving teeth with open apices and apical periodontitis were treated using different protocols. The first case was managed with intracanal calcium hydroxide paste for 12 months before obturation with gutta-percha and sealer. In the second case, an apical plug of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) was used before obturation with gutta-percha and sealer and treatment was completed during 2 appointments. In the third case, the tooth, which had a divergent root canal system, was completely obturated with MTA and treatment was also completed over 2 appointments. In all 3 cases, signs of bone healing were observed after treatment.[Raldi, Denise Pontes; Habitante, Sandra Marcia; Lage-Marques, Jose Luiz] Universidade de Taubaté (Unitau), Div Endodont[Mello, Isabel] Univ Manitoba, Div Endodontol, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2, Canada[Coil, Jeffrey] Univ British Columbia, Fac Dent, Dept Oral Biol & Med Sci, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canad

Effects of high power diode laser and photobiomodulation therapy prior delayed replantation in rats

Made available in DSpace on 2019-09-11T20:58:31Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2019Resumo Introdução A busca por protocolos efetivos para reduzir a incidência de reabsorções radiculares e favorecer a reparação do ligamento periodontal perdido ainda representa um grande desafio, tendo em vista o prognóstico desfavorável dos reimplantes dentais tardios. Objetivo Avaliar, por meio da análise histológica, os efeitos do laser de alta potência e da fotobiomodulação na ocorrência de reabsorção radicular e no reparo periodontal, em dentes reimplantados tardiamente. Material e método Foram utilizados 50 incisivos centrais direitos de ratos Wistar. Após a extração, os espécimes foram divididos em cinco grupos (n = 10): G1 (controle positivo): reimplante imediato; G2 (controle negativo): reimplante tardio (RT): espécimes mantidos em ambiente seco por 60 minutos, sem tratamento adicional; G3: RT associado ao tratamento da superfície radicular com laser diodo de alta potência (810 nm, 1.5 W); G4: RT + superfícies radiculares e feridas alveolares tratadas com fotobiomodulação (laser diodo 660 nm, 30 mW e 780 nm, 40 mW, respectivamente); G5: RT + superfícies radiculares irradiadas com laser de alta e alvéolos com fotobiomodulação, nos mesmos parâmetros que G3 e G4, respectivamente. Após 60 dias, os animais foram eutanasiados. Os espécimes foram processados para análise histológica. Resultado G3 e G5 apresentaram as menores médias de scores com relação à ocorrência de reabsorções radiculares e anquilose, quando comparados a G2 e G4 (Teste Kruskall-Wallis, p0,05). Conclusão O laser de alta potência, associado ou não à fotobiomodulação, diminuiu a ocorrência das reabsorções radiculares e da anquilose, e a fotobiomodulação não favoreceu o controle das reabsorções radiculares nem o reparo periodontal.Abstract Introduction The search for effective protocols for a lower incidence of root resorptions reduction and for a favor periodontal repair still represents a great challenge, considering the unfavorable prognostic of the delayed replanted tooth. Objective To evaluate by histologic analyses the effects of high power diode laser and photobiomodulation on the occurrence of root resorption and on the tissue repair of delayed replanted teeth. Material and method Fifty right central incisors of Wistar rats were used. After the extraction, the specimens were assigned to 5 groups (n=10): G1 and G2 were the control groups-with no treatment and they were respectively submitted to immediate and delayed replantation (DR- 60 minutes after the extraction). The other three groups received tissue repair treatment prior the DR: G3 - root surfaces were irradiated with high power laser (810 nm, 1.5 W); G4- root surfaces and the alveolar wounds were irradiated with low power laser (photobiomodulation), respectively with 660 nm, 90 mW and 780 nm, 40 mW; G5- root surfaces were irradiated with high power and the alveolar wound received photobiomodulation with the same parameters used in G3 and G4. After 60 days the animals were euthanized. The specimens were processed for histological analyses. Result The histologic analysis showed lower means values of scores of root reabsorptions and ankylosis in G3 and G5 when compared to G2 and G4 (Kruskall-Wallis test, p>0.05). Regarding the periodontal repair, all the experimental groups (G3, G4 and G5) presented lower means values of scores than G1 (Kruskall-Wallis test, p 0.0.5). Conclusion High power laser reduced the occurrence of root resorption and photobiomodulation did not enhance the tissue healing process in delayed tooth replantation in rats.[PEREIRA, Flávia de Moura; SOUZA, Adriana Aparecida de; RALDI, Denise Pontes] Universidade de Taubaté, BrazilMELLO, Isabel] Dalhousie University, CanadaCARVALHO, Erica dos Santos] Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazi

Photomedicine and Laser Surgery

Texto completo: acesso restrito. p. 559–563The disadvantage of photodynamic therapy (PDT) is in the photosensitizing agents that may stain the tooth structure. There is no register of PDT studies evaluating protocols to minimize that concern. The present study evaluated the efficiency of chemical adjuncts in methylene blue dye (MB) removal after PDT. Materials and methods: Forty single-rooted teeth, after root canal preparation, were filled with 0.01% MB for 5 min, and irradiated with diode laser 660 nm at 40 mW for 240 sec (total energy 9.6 J). The specimens were divided into four groups (n = 10), according to the chemical adjuncts used for dye removal: (a) 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl); (b) 2.5% NaOCl + Endo-PTC cream; (c) 70% ethyl alcohol and (d) saline (control). The crowns were sectioned and fixed in a device. Photographs were taken before the PDT (T0), immediately after (T1) and upon dye removal (T2). The chromatic alterations were evaluated using Adobe Photoshop and K values were determined in four fixed points of each crown. Results: K values (dental staining) increased in all groups when comparing T0 and T1. The effectiveness of the tested adjuncts was, in decreasing order: G1 (−3.11) > G2 (−2.97) > G3 (−1.28) > G4 (−1.19), not observing significant statistical differences (p < 0.05) between G1 and G2 and also between G3 and G4. Conclusions: Protocols to remove photosensitizing dyes should be applied after PDT in order to minimize dental stain. The protocols tested in this study by using 2.5% NaOCl, associated or not with Endo-PTC cream, were effective in avoiding tooth staining caused by MB during PDT

Tooth Discoloration Induced by Endodontic Phenothiazine Dyes in Photodynamic Therapy

Objective: This study sought to assess if discoloration of tooth structures occurs after photodynamic therapy (PDT) and to determine the efficacy of a protocol to remove the photosensitizers. Background data: PDT has been used in root canal treatment to enhance cleaning and disinfection of the root canal system. PDT uses a low power laser in association with a dye as a photosensitizer. Photosensitizers can induce staining of the dental structures, resulting in an unaesthetic appearance. Methods: Forty teeth were randomly divided into four groups according to the photosensitizer used and pre-irradiation time: 0.01% methylene blue for 5 min (MB5); 0.01% methylene blue for 10 min (MB 10); 0.01% toluidine blue for 5 min (TB5); and 0.01% toluidine blue for 10 min (TB 10). Specimens were irradiated with a 660 nm diode laser with a 300 mu m diameter optical fiber, at 40 mW power setting for 3 min. Immediately after, the photosensitizers were removed with Endo-PTC cream +2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). The shade was measured by a Vita Easyshade spectrophotometer based on the CIELAB color system (L*a*b* values) at three different experimental times: before PDT (T0), immediately after PDT (T1), and after removal of the photosensitizer (T2). Results: The results showed a decrease in the averages of the L*a*b* coordinate values after PDT (T1) in all the groups, when compared with the number at T0, with a significant statistical difference in group MB10. After photosensitizer removal (T2), all the values of the coordinates increased with significant statistical differences (p < 0.05) between T1 and T2 in L* and a*. Conclusions: It can be concluded that both methylene blue and toluidine blue dyes cause tooth discoloration, and that Endo-PTC cream associated with 2.5% NaOCl effectively remove these dyes, regardless of the pre-irradiation time used for PDT

Effect of Chemical Substances in Removing Methylene Blue After Photodynamic Therapy in Root Canal Treatment

Made available in DSpace on 2019-09-12T16:53:48Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2011Background and objective: The disadvantage of photodynamic therapy (PDT) is in the photosensitizing agents that may stain the tooth structure. There is no register of PDT studies evaluating protocols to minimize that concern. The present study evaluated the efficiency of chemical adjuncts in methylene blue dye (MB) removal after PDT. Materials and methods: Forty single-rooted teeth, after root canal preparation, were filled with 0.01% MB for 5 min, and irradiated with diode laser 660 nm at 40 mW for 240 sec (total energy 9.6J). The specimens were divided into four groups (n = 10), according to the chemical adjuncts used for dye removal: (a) 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl); (b) 2.5% NaOCl + Endo-PTC cream; (c) 70% ethyl alcohol and (d) saline (control). The crowns were sectioned and fixed in a device. Photographs were taken before the PDT (T0), immediately after (T1) and upon dye removal (T2). The chromatic alterations were evaluated using Adobe Photoshop and K values were determined in four fixed points of each crown. Results: K values (dental staining) increased in all groups when comparing T0 and T1. The effectiveness of the tested adjuncts was, in decreasing order: G1 (-3.11) > G2 (-2.97) > G3 (-1.28) > G4 (-1.19), not observing significant statistical differences (p < 0.05) between G1 and G2 and also between G3 and G4. Conclusions: Protocols to remove photosensitizing dyes should be applied after PDT in order to minimize dental stain. The protocols tested in this study by using 2.5% NaOCl, associated or not with Endo-PTC cream, were effective in avoiding tooth staining caused by MB during PDT.[Carvalho, Erica dos Santos; Habitante, Sandra Marcia; Lage-Marques, Jose Luiz; Raldi, Denise Pontes] Universidade de Taubaté (Unitau), Dept Dent, Sao Paulo, Brazil[Mello, Isabel] Univ Manitoba, Dept Restorat Dent, Div Endodontol, Winnipeg, MB, Canada[Albergaria, Silvio Jose] Univ Fed Bahia, Dept Dent, Div Endodont, Salvador, BA, Brazi

Surface finishing of unused rotary endodontic instruments: a SEM study

During endodontic therapy, cleaning of root canals is performed using endodontic files and auxiliary chemical substances, and it is important that the endodontist be familiar with the instruments used in daily practice. This study evaluated, under scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the quality of the surface finishing of unused rotary endodontic instruments. Fifty sizes 20, 25 and 30 rotary files from different commercial brands (ProFile, Protaper, Race, Hero and K3 Endo) were removed directly from their packages and had their final 3 mm examined with a scanning electron microscope at x190 magnification with no previous preparation. The images were evaluated by 3 skillful, calibrated, blinded observers according to the following criteria: cutting edge, debris, grooves, microcavities, tip shape, tip position, scraping and transition angle. Data were recorded in worksheets designed for the study. Irregular edges were observed in 50-100% of the files. Except for ProFile, all commercial brands presented surface debris in 100% of samples. Only Race files showed no grooves or microcavities. K3 Endo files presented the best tip centralization. Excetp for ProTaper files, all commercial brands presented blunt-cutting edges in 100% of samples. All types of files presented surface scraping. K3 Endo files and Protaper had a high percentage of transition angle. Based on the evaluation criteria used in the present study, most samples presented a minimum of 2 alterations and a maximum of 7 alterations per instrument. Under the tested conditions, the quality of the surface finishing of the examined instruments was not as expected, given that no instrument was free of imperfections and most of them presented at least 2 and up to 7 types of surface defects. These results suggest that the manufacturing process and the packaging conditions of rotary endodontic instruments are far from ideal