Healing of root perforations treated with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and Portland cement

Avaliou-se o reparo de perfurações em dentes de cães, tratadas com ProRoot MTA, MTA Angelus e cimento Portland branco. As perfurações foram feitas na região de furca de premolares, superiores e inferiores, com broca STP 58 sob refrigeração com soro fisiólogico. Os animais foram mortos após 90 dias e os dentes foram preparados para análise microscópica pela coloração da hematoxilina e eosina. Os três materiais propiciaram o selamento da perfuração com tecido mineralizado e o teste de Kruskal-Wallis demostrou não haver diferença estatística entre eles.Fourteen root perforations were performed for microscopic evaluation of the repair of interradicular tissue in dogs' teeth. These perforations were accomplished at low-speed with a STP 58 bur at the cervical third of the mesial root toward the furcation under irrigation with saline solution, followed by immediate sealing with ProRoot MTA, MTA-Angelus and white Portland cement. The dogs were killed after 90 days, revealing good results. The Kruskal-Wallis test did not demonstrate any statistically significant difference. It was concluded that the three materials showed good sealing in mineralized tissue, with complete closure, and they were free of inflammation in most teeth

Blanqueamiento dental intrínseco utilizando técnica termo-catalítica. Presentación de un caso clínico

ResumenPaciente femenino de 20 años de edad, quien acudió al Servicio de Odontología del Hospital Militar Regional de Guadalajara, Jalisco, por cambio de color en sus dientes. A la exploración, se observó discromía en el incisivo central superior derecho, las pruebas de sensibilidad negativas, radiográficamente ausencia de zona radio-lúcida, diagnosticándose necrosis pulpar, lo cual condujo al tratamiento de conductos en sesión única, para posteriormente realizar blanqueamiento intracoronario con técnica termocatalítica. Se llevó a cabo control clínico-radiográfico a uno, tres, seis y 12 meses, observándose en estos periodos, una adecuada evolución clínica, ausencia de sintomatología, zona radiolúcida y coloración adecuada de los tejidos dentales.AbstractA 20 year old female patient attended the dental hospital of the Regional Military Hospital, Guadalajara, Jalisco. The patient’s complaint was tooth discoloration. Exploration revealed dyschromia in the upper central right incisor. Sensitivity tests elicited negative results, radiographic examination revealed lack of radio-lucid areas. Emitted diagnosis was pulp necrosis. Root canal treatment was conducted in one single visit. Intra-coronary whitening with thermo-catalytic technique was achieved at a later date. Clinical and radiographic follow-up were conducted 3, 6 and 12 months after procedure. At these sessions the following traits were observed: suitable clinical evolution, absence of symptomatology, radio-lucid area and suitable coloring of dental tissues

Deformación del área de corte de las limas endodónticas sometidas a diferentes métodos de precurvatura

Objetive: Evaluate the deformations caused in the cutting edges in the K-file #25 (LK), subjected to pre-beinding of the apcial third using the following methods: finder-bending, cotton-pliers bendin and Flexobend, observed under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Material and methods: Forty-eight LK#25 were divides into 4 groups (n=12); G1, control; G2, finger-bending; G3, cotton-plier bending, G4, Flexobend. The curvature was standardized in the apical segment of the file at 2 mm of D!. Was constructed a model of acrylic resin that correspond to a canal of 20º of curvature. The files were examined under SEM (260X). Data were analyzed using Fisher´s statistical test with a significance level of 5%. Results: The images showed no alterations in the LK, similar to G3, with no statistical difference. G3 and G4 were statistically different form the other groups (p<0.05). Conclusions: the finger-bending method to curve apical third of LK #25 did not alter the cutting edges, the cotton-pliers bending and Flexobend did alter the cutting edges of the files (AU)Objetivo: Evaluar las deformaciones ocasionadas en las artistas de corte en las limas tipo K (LK) # 25, sometidas a la precurvatura del tercio apical utilizando los métodos digital, pinza clínica y Flexobend a través de la microscopía electrónica de barrido (MEB). Material y métodos: Cuarenta y ocho LK #25 fueron divididas en cuatro grupos (n=12); G1, digital; G3, pinza clínica y G4, Flexobend. La curvatura fue estandarizada en el segmento apical de los instrumentos a 2 mm do D1 de las limas. Fue confeccionado un modelo de resina acrílica correspondiente a un conducto con 20º de curvatura. Las limas fueron examinadas en MEB (260x). Los datos fueron analizados mediante la prueba estadística de Fisher con un nivel de significancia del 5%. Resultados: Las imágenes del G1 no presentaron alteraciones en las Lk, similar al G3, sin diferencia estadística. Los G3 y G4 fueron diferentes estadísticamente a los demás grupos (p<0,05). Conclusiones: el método digital para curvado en el tercio apical de LK#25 no produjo alteraciones en las aristas de corte y los métodos que utilizan pinza clínica o Flexobend alteraron las aristas de corte de las limas (AU

Actividad antimicrobiana de la solución de nanopartícula de plata en cultivo de Enterococcus faecalis

Objective. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of the silver nanoparticles solution in enterococcus faecallis cultures (ATCC 29212), compared with various solutions of sodium hypoclorithe (NaOCl). Material and methods. Five Agar Petri plates were inoculated with E. faecallis and each of them was placed a cellulose dish embedded with silver nanoparticles solution, or a solution of sodium hypochlorite evaluated (Viarzon, Cloralex, Clorox). Chlorhexidine digluconate 2% was used as positive control and sterile saline solution was used as negative control. After 24 hours of incubation at 37ºc, under aerobic conditions, the zones of inhibition of bacterial growth were measured and the results subjected to the statistical t test among the experimental groups (= 5%). Results. The Cloralex showed to be the most effective reflected in the extent of inhibition in relation to other substances (p 0.05). The solution of silver nanoparticles provided a greater zone of inhibition than the sodium hypochlorite solution (Clorox) and Viarzon (p 0.05). Conclusions. The solution of silver nanoparticles presents antimicrobial activity in cultured E. faecallis, even higher than other commercial forms of sodium hypochlorite. Further studies should be carried out to determine its viability as irrigating solution in endodontics (AU)Objetivo. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la actividad antimicrobiana de la solución de nanopartículas de plata en cultivo de Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC 29212) comparándola con diversas soluciones de hipoclorito de sodio (NaOCl). Material y Métodos. Cinco placas de Petri en agar fueron inoculadas con E. faecalis y sobre cada una de ellas se colocó un disco de celulosa saturado de solución de nanopartículas de plata, así como en cada una de las soluciones de hipoclorito de sodio evaluadas (Viarzon, Cloralex, Clorox). El digluconato de clorhexidina al 2% y solución salina estéril fueron utilizados como control. Transcurridas 24 horas de incubación a 37°C, en condiciones de aerobiosis, las zonas de inhibición de crecimiento bacteriano fueron medidas y los resultados sometidos a la prueba ôtö entre los grupos experimentales (= 5%). Resultados. El Cloralex presentó la mayor media de inhibición en comparación con las demás substancias (p 0,05). La solución de nanopartículas de plata proporcionó mayor zona de inhibición que Clorox y Viarzon (p 0,05). Conclusiones. La solución de nanopartículas de plata presenta actividad antimicrobiana en cultivo de E. faecalis, incluso mayor que las formas comerciales de hipoclorito de sodio. Futuros estudios deben ser realizados para comprobar su viabilidad como solución de irrigación en endodoncia (AU

Healing of root perforations treated with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and Portland cement Reparo de perfurações radiculares tratadas com Agregado Trióxido Mineral (MTA) e cimento Portland

Fourteen root perforations were performed for microscopic evaluation of the repair of interradicular tissue in dogs' teeth. These perforations were accomplished at low-speed with a STP 58 bur at the cervical third of the mesial root toward the furcation under irrigation with saline solution, followed by immediate sealing with ProRoot MTA, MTA-Angelus and white Portland cement. The dogs were killed after 90 days, revealing good results. The Kruskal-Wallis test did not demonstrate any statistically significant difference. It was concluded that the three materials showed good sealing in mineralized tissue, with complete closure, and they were free of inflammation in most teeth.<br>Avaliou-se o reparo de perfurações em dentes de cães, tratadas com ProRoot MTA, MTA Angelus e cimento Portland branco. As perfurações foram feitas na região de furca de premolares, superiores e inferiores, com broca STP 58 sob refrigeração com soro fisiólogico. Os animais foram mortos após 90 dias e os dentes foram preparados para análise microscópica pela coloração da hematoxilina e eosina. Os três materiais propiciaram o selamento da perfuração com tecido mineralizado e o teste de Kruskal-Wallis demostrou não haver diferença estatística entre eles