Biological tissue response to a new formulation of a silicone based endodontic sealer

Satisfactory biological behavior is a necessary requirement for clinical application of endodontic materials. In this study, the connective tissue responses to silicone (GuttaFlow 2), epoxy resin (AH Plus) and zinc oxide and eugenol (Endofill) based sealers were compared. Twelve Wistar rats had polyethylene tubes (four per animal) containing one of the tested sealers and empty tubes (negative control) implanted in their subcutaneous tissue. The tubes were randomly placed 2 cm from the spine and at least 2 cm apart from one another. Tissue samples with implants were processed for histological analysis after 7 or 60 days (n=6 animals per period). Inflammatory cells, fibrous condensation and abscess were scored according to their intensity. Friedman, followed by Dunn’s post hoc, was used to compare sealers. Differences between the two experimental periods were verified using Mann-Witney U test (p<0.05). At 7 days, most of the histological parameters showed no significant differences amongst groups. Endofill group scored higher than the others for giant cells (o<0.05) and promoted a greater number of samples presenting abscess formation. GuttaFlow 2 tended to show a less intense inflammatory infiltrate compared to the other materials. At 60 days, there were no significant differences between groups in most of the histological parameters evaluated. However, it was observed that Endofill scored higher for macrophages (p<0.05) compared to the control group, and GuttaFlow 2 tended to present lower scores than the others for neutrophils and abscess. GuttaFlow 2 showed proper biological behavior and should be considered adequate for clinical practice

Effect of sodium hypochlorite 2.5%, EDTA 17% 10% citric acid, 1% peracetic acid and QMiX on dentin microhardness and on dentinal structure of the root canal

Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos das soluções QMiX, EDTA 17%, ácido cítrico 10% (AC), ácido peracético 1% (AP), associados à irrigação final com NaOCl 2,5%, na microdureza dentinária, e seus efeitos nos componentes orgânicos, inorgânicos e na erosão da dentina das paredes do canal radicular. Métodos: Sessenta raízes de incisivos inferiores humanos foram usadas neste estudo. Os canais foram preparados sob irrigação com água destilada e as amostras foram divididas aleatoriamente em 6 grupos (n=10): QMiX, EDTA, AC, AP, NaOCl (solução controle) e água destilada (controle negativo). Após a irrigação com as soluções quelantes, uma irrigação final com NaOCl 2,5% foi realizada. Antes e depois dos protocolos de irrigação, as amostras foram submetidas ao Teste de Microdureza de Knoop. Três endentações foram feitas na distância de 100μm e 500μm do lúmen do canal radicular. Os dados da microdureza de cada grupo, em cada distância, antes e após os protolocos de irrigação foram comparados pelo teste de Wilcoxon (α = 0,05). Para a comparação da diferença da microdureza entre os grupos foi utilizado o teste de Kruskall-Wallis, seguido pelo teste de Dunn (α = 0,05). Concluída a análise da microdureza, as amostras foram seccionadas longitudinalmente em duas metades: uma foi desingada para análise de seu componente orgânico (colágeno) em microscopia óptica de luz polarizada (MO) e a outra para análise de seu componente inorgânico e erosão em microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). Os dados obtidos pela análise em MO e em MEV foram submetidos ao teste de Kruskall- Wallis, seguido pelo teste de Dunn (α = 0,05). Resultados: Na profundidade de 100μm, todos os protocolos reduziram significativamente a microdureza (P<0,05), enquanto em 500μm, isso ocorreu apenas nos grupos EDTA e QMiX (P<0,05). AC foi o grupo que mais causou erosão nos túbulos dentinários, seguido do AP e do EDTA. QMiX abriu os túbulos, mas não causou erosão dentinária. Em relação à análise do componente orgânico e inorgânico da dentina, os grupos NaOCl e água destilada mostraram uniformidade na rede de colágeno e presença de smear layer obliterando os túbulos dentináros, enquanto o grupo AC apresentou alteração nos componentes orgânicos e inorgânicos. O grupo EDTA não mostrou diferença significativa em relação à alteração no componente orgânico, mas alterou a estrutura inorgânica. Os grupos QMiX e AP não causaram alteração significativa no colágeno e removeram a smear layer sem causar alteração no conteúdo inorgânico, quando os túbulos foram avaliados no sentido longitudinal. Conclusões: Os protocolos de irrigação dos grupos do QMiX e do EDTA 17% apresentaram maior redução da microdureza dentinária em 500μm, sendo que o do QMiX não causou erosão dentinária. As soluções QMiX e AP, seguidas por NaOCl 2,5%, mostraram melhor comportamento em relação às outras soluções testadas, preservando os componentes orgânicos e inorgânicos da dentina radicular humana.Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of QMiX, 17% EDTA, 10% citric acid (CA), 1% peracetic acid (PA), associated with a final irrigation with 2.5% NaOCl, on dentin microhardness, and their effects on organic components, inorganic components and erosion of the root canal dentin. Methods: Sixty human mandibular incisors roots were used in this study. The root canals were instrumented under irrigation with destilled water and the samples were randomly divided into 6 groups (n = 10): QMiX, EDTA, CA, PA, NaOCl (control solution) and distilled water (negative control). After the use of chelating solutions, a final irrigation with 2.5% NaOCl was used. Before and after irrigation protocols, dentin microhardness was measured with a Knoop indenter. Three indentations were made at 100μm and 500μm from the root canal lumen. Microhardness data of each group, at each distance, before and after irrigation protocols were compared by Wilcoxon’s test (α = 0.05). Kruskall-Wallis’s test, followed by Dunn’s test, was applied for comparison among groups considering the microhardness difference at each distance. The specimens were longitudinally split and one half of it was designated for organic structure analysis by polarized light microscopy (PLM) and the other for inorganic structure analysis by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. The data obtained by the analyses in PLM and SEM were submitted to the Kruskal-Wallis test, followed by Dunn's test (α = 0.05). Results: At the depth of 100μm, all protocols significantly reduced microhardness (P <0.05); while in 500μm, it occurred only in EDTA and QMiX groups (P <0.05). CA was the group that caused more erosion in the dentinal tubules, followed by PA and EDTA. QMiX opened the tubules, but did not cause dentin erosion. Regarding the analysis of organic and inorganic dentin components, NaOCl and distilled water groups showed uniformity in the collagen network and presence of smear layer obliterating the dentinal tubules, while CA group showed changes in organic and inorganic components. EDTA group did not show significant difference in the organic component alteration, but changed the inorganic structure. QMiX and PA groups did not cause significant modification in collagen and removed the smear layer without causing change in the inorganic component, when the tubules were evaluated in longitudinal direction. Conclusion: QMiX and 17% EDTA protocols presented the greatest microhardness reduction at 500μm and QMiX did not cause dentin erosion. QMiX and PA solutions, followed by 2.5% NaOCl, showed better behavior from the others chelating agents tested, when used as final irrigation, preserving organic and inorganic components (tubules analyzed longitudinally) of human root dentin

Effect of sodium hypochlorite 2.5%, EDTA 17% 10% citric acid, 1% peracetic acid and QMiX on dentin microhardness and on dentinal structure of the root canal

Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos das soluções QMiX, EDTA 17%, ácido cítrico 10% (AC), ácido peracético 1% (AP), associados à irrigação final com NaOCl 2,5%, na microdureza dentinária, e seus efeitos nos componentes orgânicos, inorgânicos e na erosão da dentina das paredes do canal radicular. Métodos: Sessenta raízes de incisivos inferiores humanos foram usadas neste estudo. Os canais foram preparados sob irrigação com água destilada e as amostras foram divididas aleatoriamente em 6 grupos (n=10): QMiX, EDTA, AC, AP, NaOCl (solução controle) e água destilada (controle negativo). Após a irrigação com as soluções quelantes, uma irrigação final com NaOCl 2,5% foi realizada. Antes e depois dos protocolos de irrigação, as amostras foram submetidas ao Teste de Microdureza de Knoop. Três endentações foram feitas na distância de 100μm e 500μm do lúmen do canal radicular. Os dados da microdureza de cada grupo, em cada distância, antes e após os protolocos de irrigação foram comparados pelo teste de Wilcoxon (α = 0,05). Para a comparação da diferença da microdureza entre os grupos foi utilizado o teste de Kruskall-Wallis, seguido pelo teste de Dunn (α = 0,05). Concluída a análise da microdureza, as amostras foram seccionadas longitudinalmente em duas metades: uma foi desingada para análise de seu componente orgânico (colágeno) em microscopia óptica de luz polarizada (MO) e a outra para análise de seu componente inorgânico e erosão em microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). Os dados obtidos pela análise em MO e em MEV foram submetidos ao teste de Kruskall- Wallis, seguido pelo teste de Dunn (α = 0,05). Resultados: Na profundidade de 100μm, todos os protocolos reduziram significativamente a microdureza (P<0,05), enquanto em 500μm, isso ocorreu apenas nos grupos EDTA e QMiX (P<0,05). AC foi o grupo que mais causou erosão nos túbulos dentinários, seguido do AP e do EDTA. QMiX abriu os túbulos, mas não causou erosão dentinária. Em relação à análise do componente orgânico e inorgânico da dentina, os grupos NaOCl e água destilada mostraram uniformidade na rede de colágeno e presença de smear layer obliterando os túbulos dentináros, enquanto o grupo AC apresentou alteração nos componentes orgânicos e inorgânicos. O grupo EDTA não mostrou diferença significativa em relação à alteração no componente orgânico, mas alterou a estrutura inorgânica. Os grupos QMiX e AP não causaram alteração significativa no colágeno e removeram a smear layer sem causar alteração no conteúdo inorgânico, quando os túbulos foram avaliados no sentido longitudinal. Conclusões: Os protocolos de irrigação dos grupos do QMiX e do EDTA 17% apresentaram maior redução da microdureza dentinária em 500μm, sendo que o do QMiX não causou erosão dentinária. As soluções QMiX e AP, seguidas por NaOCl 2,5%, mostraram melhor comportamento em relação às outras soluções testadas, preservando os componentes orgânicos e inorgânicos da dentina radicular humana.Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of QMiX, 17% EDTA, 10% citric acid (CA), 1% peracetic acid (PA), associated with a final irrigation with 2.5% NaOCl, on dentin microhardness, and their effects on organic components, inorganic components and erosion of the root canal dentin. Methods: Sixty human mandibular incisors roots were used in this study. The root canals were instrumented under irrigation with destilled water and the samples were randomly divided into 6 groups (n = 10): QMiX, EDTA, CA, PA, NaOCl (control solution) and distilled water (negative control). After the use of chelating solutions, a final irrigation with 2.5% NaOCl was used. Before and after irrigation protocols, dentin microhardness was measured with a Knoop indenter. Three indentations were made at 100μm and 500μm from the root canal lumen. Microhardness data of each group, at each distance, before and after irrigation protocols were compared by Wilcoxon’s test (α = 0.05). Kruskall-Wallis’s test, followed by Dunn’s test, was applied for comparison among groups considering the microhardness difference at each distance. The specimens were longitudinally split and one half of it was designated for organic structure analysis by polarized light microscopy (PLM) and the other for inorganic structure analysis by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. The data obtained by the analyses in PLM and SEM were submitted to the Kruskal-Wallis test, followed by Dunn's test (α = 0.05). Results: At the depth of 100μm, all protocols significantly reduced microhardness (P <0.05); while in 500μm, it occurred only in EDTA and QMiX groups (P <0.05). CA was the group that caused more erosion in the dentinal tubules, followed by PA and EDTA. QMiX opened the tubules, but did not cause dentin erosion. Regarding the analysis of organic and inorganic dentin components, NaOCl and distilled water groups showed uniformity in the collagen network and presence of smear layer obliterating the dentinal tubules, while CA group showed changes in organic and inorganic components. EDTA group did not show significant difference in the organic component alteration, but changed the inorganic structure. QMiX and PA groups did not cause significant modification in collagen and removed the smear layer without causing change in the inorganic component, when the tubules were evaluated in longitudinal direction. Conclusion: QMiX and 17% EDTA protocols presented the greatest microhardness reduction at 500μm and QMiX did not cause dentin erosion. QMiX and PA solutions, followed by 2.5% NaOCl, showed better behavior from the others chelating agents tested, when used as final irrigation, preserving organic and inorganic components (tubules analyzed longitudinally) of human root dentin

Tissue response to endodontic sealer GuttaFlow : evaluation in connective tissue of rats

A completa obturação do sistema de canais radiculares constitui um fator chave para o sucesso da terapia endodôntica. A obtenção do selamento ideal é extremamente difícil e, sendo assim, tem-se buscado um cimento que, além de se adaptar à guta-percha e às paredes dentinárias, não sofra alterações dimensionais, apresente propriedades antimicrobianas, escoamento adequado e seja biocompatível. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar, em tecido conjuntivo subcutâneo de ratos, a resposta tecidual frente aos cimentos GuttaFlow (à base de silicone), AH Plus (à base de resina epóxica) e Endofill (à base de óxido de zinco e eugenol). Tubos de polietileno contendo o material testado foram implantados em 12 ratos. Após 7 e 60 dias, os tecidos foram coletados para biópsia, fixados e processados para avaliação histológica. Análise do componente celular inflamatório, da condensação fibrosa e abscesso foram feitas. Comparações entre grupos e tempos foram feitas com análise descritiva. Os cimentos endodônticos AH Plus e GuttaFlow apresentaram melhor comportamento biológico em comparação com o Endofill, sendo bem tolerados pelos tecidos após 60 dias.The complete filling of the root canal system is an importante fator for the success of endodontic treatment. Obtaining the ideal sealing is difficult and, therefore, we have tried to find a sealer that in addition to adapt to gutta-percha and the dentinal walls, does not undergo dimensional changes, provide antimicrobial properties, good flow and is biocompatible. The purpose of this study was to investigate the reaction of the subcutaneous conective tissue of rats to silicone-based sealar (GuttaFlow), epoxy resin-based sealer (AH Plus) and zinc oxide-eugenol sealer (Endofill). Polyethylene tubes containing the test materials were implanted in 12 rats. After 7 and 60 days, tissues were collected for biopsy and fixed and processed for histologic evaluation. Observation were made of the cellular inflammatory component, the fibrous condensation, and the abscess formation. Comparisons between groups and times were made with simples descriptive analysis. The sealers AH Plus and GuttaFlow Showed better biological behavior Compared with Endofill, being well tolerated by the tissues after 60 days

Tissue response to endodontic sealer GuttaFlow : evaluation in connective tissue of rats

A completa obturação do sistema de canais radiculares constitui um fator chave para o sucesso da terapia endodôntica. A obtenção do selamento ideal é extremamente difícil e, sendo assim, tem-se buscado um cimento que, além de se adaptar à guta-percha e às paredes dentinárias, não sofra alterações dimensionais, apresente propriedades antimicrobianas, escoamento adequado e seja biocompatível. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar, em tecido conjuntivo subcutâneo de ratos, a resposta tecidual frente aos cimentos GuttaFlow (à base de silicone), AH Plus (à base de resina epóxica) e Endofill (à base de óxido de zinco e eugenol). Tubos de polietileno contendo o material testado foram implantados em 12 ratos. Após 7 e 60 dias, os tecidos foram coletados para biópsia, fixados e processados para avaliação histológica. Análise do componente celular inflamatório, da condensação fibrosa e abscesso foram feitas. Comparações entre grupos e tempos foram feitas com análise descritiva. Os cimentos endodônticos AH Plus e GuttaFlow apresentaram melhor comportamento biológico em comparação com o Endofill, sendo bem tolerados pelos tecidos após 60 dias.The complete filling of the root canal system is an importante fator for the success of endodontic treatment. Obtaining the ideal sealing is difficult and, therefore, we have tried to find a sealer that in addition to adapt to gutta-percha and the dentinal walls, does not undergo dimensional changes, provide antimicrobial properties, good flow and is biocompatible. The purpose of this study was to investigate the reaction of the subcutaneous conective tissue of rats to silicone-based sealar (GuttaFlow), epoxy resin-based sealer (AH Plus) and zinc oxide-eugenol sealer (Endofill). Polyethylene tubes containing the test materials were implanted in 12 rats. After 7 and 60 days, tissues were collected for biopsy and fixed and processed for histologic evaluation. Observation were made of the cellular inflammatory component, the fibrous condensation, and the abscess formation. Comparisons between groups and times were made with simples descriptive analysis. The sealers AH Plus and GuttaFlow Showed better biological behavior Compared with Endofill, being well tolerated by the tissues after 60 days

Effect of final irrigation protocols on microhardness reduction and erosion of root canal dentin

Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of final irrigation protocols on microhardness reduction and erosion of root canal dentin. Sixty root canals from mandibular incisors were instrumented and randomly divided into six groups (n = 10) according to the irrigant used: QMiX, 17% EDTA, 10% citric acid (CA), 1% peracetic acid (PA), 2.5% NaOCl (solution control), and distilled water (negative control). The chelating solutions were used to irrigate the canal followed by 2.5% NaOCl as a final flush. After the irrigation protocols, all specimens were rinsed with 10 mL of distilled water to remove any residue of the chemical solutions. Before and after the final irrigation protocols, dentin microhardness was measured with a Knoop indenter. Three indentations were made at 100 µm and 500 µm from the root canal lumen. Afterwards, the specimens were prepared for scanning electron microscopic analysis and the amount of dentin erosion was examined. Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to analyze the results with a significance level set at 5%. At 100 µm, all protocols significantly reduced dentin microhardness (p < .05), while at 500 µm, this effect was detected only in the EDTA and QMiX groups (p < .05). CA was the irrigant that caused more extensive erosion in dentinal tubules, followed by PA and EDTA. QMiX opened dentinal tubules, but did not cause dentin erosion. Results suggest that QMiX and 17% EDTA reduced dentin microhardness at a greater depth. Additionally, QMiX did not cause dentin erosion

Effect of final irrigation protocols on microhardness reduction and erosion of root canal dentin

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effect of final irrigation protocols on microhardness reduction and erosion of root canal dentin. Sixty root canals from mandibular incisors were instrumented and randomly divided into six groups (n = 10) according to the irrigant used: QMiX, 17% EDTA, 10% citric acid (CA), 1% peracetic acid (PA), 2.5% NaOCl (solution control), and distilled water (negative control). The chelating solutions were used to irrigate the canal followed by 2.5% NaOCl as a final flush. After the irrigation protocols, all specimens were rinsed with 10 mL of distilled water to remove any residue of the chemical solutions. Before and after the final irrigation protocols, dentin microhardness was measured with a Knoop indenter. Three indentations were made at 100 µm and 500 µm from the root canal lumen. Afterwards, the specimens were prepared for scanning electron microscopic analysis and the amount of dentin erosion was examined. Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to analyze the results with a significance level set at 5%. At 100 µm, all protocols significantly reduced dentin microhardness (p < .05), while at 500 µm, this effect was detected only in the EDTA and QMiX groups (p < .05). CA was the irrigant that caused more extensive erosion in dentinal tubules, followed by PA and EDTA. QMiX opened dentinal tubules, but did not cause dentin erosion. Results suggest that QMiX and 17% EDTA reduced dentin microhardness at a greater depth. Additionally, QMiX did not cause dentin erosion