Occlusal adjustment in the treatment of primary traumatic injury

A major concern in dentistry is the correct distribution of occlusal forces to promote balance among the elements of the stomatognathic system. Occlusal trauma may develop in situations where the magnitude of the load exerted by occlusion exceeds the ability of the periodontium surrounding the involved teeth to resist and distribute the resulting forces without moving. A 41-year-old female patient was referred to the Occlusion and Orofacial Pain Research Center at the School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil, with headache, temporomandibular joint pain, toothache, and bone resorption on the distal aspect of tooth #33. During clinical examination, a 2-mm difference between centric relation and habitual occlusion was detected, with interference between teeth #28 and #38, causing anterior projection of the mandible to the right. Probing depth of the lower canine was within normal limits, with a positive pulp vitality test. We concluded that pain and (grade II) mobility in tooth #33 were caused by interference of third molars, which exerted a distal pressure on the lower canine, characterizing primary occlusal trauma. Occlusal adjustment by selective grinding was then indicated to eliminate premature contact. Ten sessions were required to obtain optimal occlusion. Three months after treatment, follow-up radiograph showed newly formed bone tissue between teeth #33 and #34, with absence of mobility and symptoms. The case reported here indicates that occlusal adjustment is recommended for the treatment of periodontal injuries caused by traumatic occlusion. The treatment allows the achievement of an optimal occlusion by directing occlusal forces to the long axis of the teeth

A retrospective study of Traumatic Dental Injuries in a Brazilian dental urgency service

Epidemiologic aspects of traumatic dental injuries (TDI) were evaluated in the permanent dentition in a sample of 847 patients treated at the Dental Urgency Service of the Dental School of the Federal University of Goiás, Brazil, between May 2000 and May 2008. The statistical treatment analyzed data from frequency distribution and chi-square test. The level of significance was set at 5% for all analyses. The results showed a higher incident among males (610; 72.01%) with mean age of 6-10 year-old. Uncomplicated crown fracture (without pulp exposure) (502; 26.95%), avulsion (341; 18.30%) and complicated crown fracture (with pulp exposure) (330; 17.71%) were the most prevalent TDI. The prevalence of trauma throughout the years showed proportionality, being observed a larger number of cases between July and September (249; 29.39%). The most affected teeth were the maxillary central incisors (65.65%), followed by the maxillary left lateral incisors (19.67%). In 311 participants (18.25%), only one tooth was involved, while in most patients (536; 81.75%), TDI occurred in more than one tooth. Significant proportion (82.27%) of traumatized teeth presented completely formed root apex. The main etiologic factors involved in TDI were falls (51.71%), traffic accidents (22.90%) and violence (5.67%). Based on the obtained data, it may be concluded that accurate policies of TDI prevention must be established, capable of stimulating the exposure of appropriate protocols for management of these lesions. The prevalence of TDI in Goiânia subpopulation is compared to the prevalence reported in epidemiological studies in others populations.Nexte estudo, avaliou-se os aspectos epidemiológicos das injúrias traumáticas na dentição permanente em uma amostra de 847 pacientes atendidos pelo Serviço de Urgência da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Goiás, entre os anos de 2000 e 2008. O tratamento estatístico analisou os dados frente à distribuição de freqüência e qui-quadrado. O nível de significância foi de p<0,05. Os resultados mostraram uma maior ocorrência entre os indivíduos do gênero masculino (72,01%), na faixa etária 6-10 anos. A fratura coronária sem exposição do tecido pulpar (502; 26,95%), avulsão (341; 18,30%) e fratura coronária com exposição pulpar (330; 17,71%) constituíram nas injúrias traumáticas mais prevalentes. A prevalência das injúrias traumáticas ao longo dos meses do ano mostrou-se proporcional, sendo observado um maior número de casos entre os meses de julho a setembro (249; 29,39%). afetado foi o incisivo central superior (65,65%), seguido pelo incisivo lateral superior esquerdo (19,67%). Em 311 participantes (18,25%) apenas um dente estava envolvido, enquanto que a maioria dos pacientes (536; 81,75%), injúrias dentárias ocorreram em mais de um dente. Significativa proporção (82,27%) dos dentes traumatizados apresentava os ápices radiculares completamente formados. Os principais fatores etiológicos envolvidos nos traumatismos dentários foram as quedas (51,71%), acidentes automobilísticos (22,90%), e violência (5,67%). Adequadas políticas de prevenção de traumatismos dentários devem ser institucionalizadas, capaz de divulgar protocolos apropriados para o manejo destas lesões. A prevalência de traumatismos dentários em uma subpopulação de Goiânia é comparável a prevalência reportada em estudos epidemiológicos de outras populações.(CNPq) Nacional Council for Scientific and Technological Developmen

Diagnostic and clinical factors associated with pulpal and periapical pain

A retrospective survey was designed to identify diagnostic subgroups and clinical factors associated with odontogenic pain and discomfort in dental urgency patients. A consecutive sample of 1,765 patients seeking treatment for dental pain at the Urgency Service of the Dental School of the Federal University of Goiás, Brazil, was selected. Inclusion criteria were pulpal or periapical pain that occurred before dental treatment (minimum 6 months after the last dental appointment), and the exclusion criteria were teeth with odontogenic developmental anomalies and missing information or incomplete records. Clinical and radiographic examinations were performed to assess clinical presentation of pain complaints including origin, duration, frequency and location of pain, palpation, percussion and vitality tests, radiographic features, endodontic diagnosis and characteristics of teeth. Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression were used to analyze association between pulpal and periapical pain and independent variables. The most frequent endodontic diagnosis of pulpal pain were symptomatic pulpitis (28.3%) and hyperreactive pulpalgia (14.4%), and the most frequent periapical pain was symptomatic apical periodontitis of infectious origin (26.4%). Regression analysis revealed that closed pulp chamber and caries were highly associated with pulpal pain and, conversely, open pulp chamber was associated with periapical pain (p<0.001). Endodontic diagnosis and local factors associated with pulpal and periapical pain suggest that the important clinical factor of pulpal pain was closed pulp chamber and caries, and of periapical pain was open pulp chamber.Um estudo retrospectivo foi realizado para identificar fatores clínicos e de diagnóstico associado com a dor de origem odontogênica. Foram selecionados 1765 pacientes que buscaram tratamento para dor odontogênica no Serviço de Urgência da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Goiás. Os critérios de inclusão foram dor de origem pulpar ou periapical antes do tratamento dentário (mínimo de 6 meses depois da última consulta odontológica), e os critérios de exclusão foram dentes com anomalias de desenvolvimento e falta de informações ou registros incompletos. Avaliações clínicas e radiográficas foram realizadas para se obter as características clínicas de dor, incluindo origem, duração, frequência e localização da dor, testes de palpação, percussão e vitalidade pulpar, aspectos radiográficos, diagnóstico endodôntico e características dos dentes. Os testes qui-quadrado e regressão logística múltipla foram utilizados para verificar a associação entre a dor de origem pulpar e periapical e variáveis independentes. O diagnóstico endodôntico de dor de origem pulpar mais frequente foi pulpite sintomática (28,3%) seguido por pulpalgia hiper-reativa (14,4%), e o mais frequente de dor de origem periapical foi periodontite apical sintomática infecciosa (26,4%). Análise de regressão revelou que câmaras pulpares fechadas e cáries estavam altamente associadas à dor pulpar e, inversamente, câmara pulpar aberta estava associada à dor periapical (p<0,001). O diagnóstico endodôntico e fatores locais associados com dor de origem pulpar e periapical sugerem que os fatores clínicos importantes das dores pulpares foram câmaras pulpares fechadas e cáries, e de dor periapical foi câmara pulpar aberta

9-year follow-up of uncommon cleft palate in Aarskog-Scott syndrome

Aarskog-Scott syndrome (AAS) is characterized by different facial, skeletal and genital anomalies and may have oral manifestations. A 7-year-old boy was referred to the University General Hospital for treatment of speech difficulties and frequent regurgitation. Characteristics such as a triangle-shaped face, hypertelorism, low-set ears, flattened nose, shawl scrotum and partial syndactylia on hands and feet were observed. Based on these clinical features, the child was diagnosed with AAS. Upon intraoral examination, maxillary atresia and an incomplete cleft palate were observed. The mixed dentition was characterized by extensive coronary destruction of primary teeth and caries lesions on permanent teeth. Here, the case of a 9-year follow-up of this child with uncommon AAS associated with cleft palate is reported. The child was referred to a multidisciplinary team for planning and carrying out the treatment. In the follow-up visit after 9 years from the beginning of the treatment, the child showed greater sociability, with significant improvement in spontaneous speech and pronunciation of phonemes. However, the patient continues until now with articulation and spontaneous speech training. The correction of class II malocclusion, better dental alignment and canine extrusion were achieved. At the moment, the patient uses a nighttime extraoral device, and the treatment continues for dental alignment and prevention of tooth decay. The presence of cleft palate could be coincidental with AAS and may aggravate the prognosis, requiring careful patient monitoring by a multiprofessional team

Evaluation of Selective Physicochemical and Biological Properties of Different Root Canal Sealers

Introduction: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition, water solubility, radiopacity, pH, electrical conductivity and cytotoxicity of four different root canal sealers. Methods and Materials: Four materials were tested including an epoxy resin-based sealer (AH-Plus), a calcium silicate-based sealer (MTA Fillapex), a calcium hydroxide-based sealer (Sealapex) and a zinc-oxide-eugenol-based sealer (Endofill). The materials were submitted to energy-dispersive x-ray microanalysis for elemental chemical composition. Solubility and radiopacity were evaluated according to ANSI/ADA. The pH and electrical conductivity were measured at different periods of time. L929 immortalized mouse fibroblast line were used for cytotoxicity evaluation. Statistical analyses were carried out using the ANOVA and Tukey’s test. Results: The main elements were found to be silicon and calcium in MTA Fillapex, calcium and bismuth in Sealapex, zirconium and tungsten in AH-Plus and zinc and bismuth in Endofill. Sealapex had the highest value for solubility (P&lt;0.05), AH-Plus showed the highest radiopacity value (P&lt;0.05) while MTA Fillapex had the highest pH and electrical conductivity values (P&lt;0.05). AH-Plus showed the highest rate of cell viability (P&lt;0.05). Conclusion: Based on the results of this in vitro study, it was possible to conclude that Endofill and Sealpex did not meet the requirements for water solubility. The tested sealers were alkaline and showed radiopacity in accordance with ANSI/ADA standards. AH-Plus showed to be less cytotoxic than other tested root canal sealers. Keywords: Biological Assay; Endodontics; Root Canal Filling Materials; Root Canal Obturatio

Physicochemical Properties of MTA and Portland Cement after Addition of Aloe Vera

Introduction: The aim of this in vitro study was to determine the liquid-powder ratio, setting time, solubility, dimensional change, pH, and radiopacity of white structural and non-structural Portland cement, ProRoot MTA and MTA Bio, associated with a 2% glycolic solution containing Aloe Vera, as vehicle. Methods and Materials: Five samples of each material were used for each test, according to the American National Standards Institute/American Dental Association (ANSI/ADA) specification No. 57. Statistical analyses were performed using ANOVA and Tukey’s test at 5% significance. When sample distribution was not normal, non-parametric analysis of variance and the Kruskal-Wallis test were used (α=0.05). Results: No statistical differences were found in liquid-powder ratios among the tested materials. ProRoot MTA showed the longest setting time. Dimensional change values were acceptable in all groups. Also, no significant differences were found in pH values and pH was alkaline in all samples throughout the experiment. Mean radiopacity results obtained for white Portland cements did not meet ANSI/ADA requirements, and were significantly lower than those obtained for MTA-based cements. Finally, Portland cements showed significantly higher mean solubility values compared to the other samples. Conclusion: The physicochemical properties of the tested materials in association with Aloe Vera were compatible with ANSI/ADA requirements, except for the white Portland cements, which failed to meet the radiopacity specification.Keywords: Aloe Vera; MTA; Physicochemical Properties; Portland Cemen

Effects of Brown and Green Propolis on Bond Strength of Fiberglass Posts to Root Canal Dentin

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of brown and green propolis on bond strength of the fiberglass posts to root canal dentin, and to compare it with conventional endodontic irrigants. Methods and Materials: Sixty bovine teeth were selected, decoronated and randomly distributed into six groups (n=10), according to the irrigation solution: 0.9% saline solution (Control); 2% chlorhexidine (CHX); 5% malic acid (MA); 0.5% ethanolic extract of brown propolis (BP); 0.25% ethanolic extract of green propolis (GP); 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). After root canal treatment, fiber posts were cemented into prepared root canals with a self-adhesive resin cement. The roots were cross-sectioned to obtain two discs from each third and submitted to the micro push-out test. Failure patterns were evaluated under optical microscopy. The influence of irrigants agents was analyzed using one-way ANOVA followed by Games-Howell’s test (α=0.05). Failure modes were analyzed using Fischer’s exact test (α=0.05). Results: There were statistically significant differences among the groups (P&lt;0.05). The control, NaOCl and BP groups showed the highest bond strength with no statistically significant difference between them (P&gt;0.05). Adhesive failure type was the predominant in all groups. Conclusion: Based on this in vitro study, the use of 0.5% brown propolis did not influence the bond strength of fiberglass posts to root canal dentin, while the use of 0.25% green propolis did affect it negatively

Pleomorphic ademona of minor salivary glands in uncommon sites: a case series

Pleomorphic adenoma (AP) is the most common tumor of the salivary glands, classified as a benign mixed tumor with the involvement of epithelial, myoepithelial and mesenchymal components. This type of tumor affects primarily affects the parotid glands, with a small percentage of cases involving minor salivary glands. In this study, two cases of PA with unusual location, palate and upper lip are presented. The clinical and histopathological characteristics of the tumors as well as the therapeutic management adopted are discussed.O adenoma pleomórfico (AP) é o tumor mais comum das glândulas salivares, sendo classificado como um tumor benigno de natureza mista, com participação de componentes epiteliais, mioepiteliais e mesenquimais. Este tipo de tumor afeta primariamente as glândulas parótidas, sendo que apenas uma pequena parcela dos casos apresenta envolvimento das glândulas salivares menores. Neste estudo, são apresentados dois casos de AP com localizações atípicas: palato e lábio superior. As características clínicas e histopatológicas dos tumores, bem como os manejos terapêuticos adotados são discutidas

OCORRÊNCIA DE DEFEITOS DENTINÁRIOS APÓS O USO DOS SISTEMAS BIORACE, K3, PROTAPER UNIVERSAL E HERO 642

The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of dentinal defects after root canal preparation with different instruments. One hundred extracted human mandibular molar were selected. The coronal portions and mesial roots were removed leaving distal roots of 14 mm in length. The roots were allocated into 1 control group and 4 experimental groups (n=20). Roots in the control group were left unprepared, whereas the others were prepared using BioRace®, K3®, ProTaper Universal® and Hero 642® nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary systems. All roots were horizontally sectioned at 1, 3, 6, and 9 mm from the apex, stained with 1% methylene blue, and viewed through a stereomicroscope at 40X magnification. The slices were inspected, and the absence/presence of root dentin defects recorded. Statistical analysis of the data included frequency distribution and association testing. The statistical significance for the association between the variables was determined using the chi-square test. The established level of significance was p &lt;0.05. A total of 300 slices were examined. BioRace® was associated with a significantly higher number of partial cracks, craze lines and root fractures than K3® and Hero 642® (p&lt;0.05) but was not significantly different from ProTaper Universal®(p&gt;0.05). Regarding the different sections, more defects were observed in middle (6 mm) and coronal (9 mm) sections when compared with apical (3 mm) sections. The use of NiTi instruments during the root canal preparation resulted in the root dentin defects.O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o surgimento de defeitos na dentina radicular após o uso de diferentes sistemas rotatórios de níquel-titânio (NiTi). Cem molares inferiores humanos tiveram as coroas e raízes mesiais removidas a fim de se obter um espécime de 14 mm da raiz distal. Vinte raízes serviram como controle e não foram preparadas. As demais foram alocadas em 4 grupos (n = 20) e preparadas com os seguintes sistemas: BioRace®, K3®, ProTaper Universal® e Hero 642®. Após o preparo as raízes foram seccionadas perpendicularmente ao seu longo eixo a 1, 3, 6 e 9 mm do ápice, coradas com azul de metileno a 1% e examinadas em um estereomicroscópio com aumento de 40X. Os discos de dentina foram inspecionados e a ausência/presença de defeitos da dentina radicular registrada. A análise estatística dos dados incluiu distribuição de frequência e teste de associação. A significância estatística para a associação entre as variáveis ​​foi determinada pelo teste do Qui-quadrado. O nível de significância estabelecido foi p &lt;0,05. Um total de 300 fatias foram examinadas. O sistema BioRace® promoveu mais fraturas e outros defeitos quando comparado aos sistemas K3® e Hero 642® (p&lt;0,05). Não foram observadas diferenças significativas entre os sistemas BioRace® e ProTaper Universal® (p&gt;0,05). Com relação aos níveis de profundidade do canal radicular, maior quantidade de defeitos foi observada nos cortes realizados a 6 e 9 mm do ápice radicular. O uso de instrumentos de NiTi durante o preparo do canal resultou em defeitos na dentina