Pulpectomies with Iodoform Versus Calcium Hydroxide-Based Paste: A Preliminary Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare clinical and radiographical pulpectomy outcomes in primary teeth filled with different pastes. Material and Methods: The sample included thirty-eight teeth indicated for pulpectomy due to irreversible pulp inflammation or necrosis from thirty patients (2 to 9 years old). The first appointment comprised chemomechanical preparation (2.5% sodium hypochlorite), smear layer removal (6% citric acid), intracanal dressing and temporary restoration. Seven days later, teeth were randomly assigned to filling with iodoform (IP) or calcium hydroxide with zinc oxide (CHZO) based pastes and temporarily restored. Final restoration (composite resin) occurred at the 3rd appointment. Data from baseline, 6 and 12 months were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics (p≤0.05). Results: The overall frequency of success was 63.6% (n=21), with no significant difference between groups (IP=62.5% n=10; CHZO=64.7% n=11, p=0.59). Multiradicular teeth, overfilled canals and teeth whose coronal restoration have been lost were significantly associated with failure (p=0.01, p=0.04 and p<0.001, respectively). Conclusion: After 12 months, both pastes showed similar outcomes and can be used as good options for pulpectomies in primary teeth. Moreover, tooth location, extent of the root canal filling, and integrity of final restoration during the follow-up influenced the outcome of pulpectomies.

Knowledge of health professionals about breastfeeding and factors that lead the weaning: a scoping review / Conhecimento de profissionais de saúde sobre amamentação e fatores que levam ao desmame: uma revisão de escopo

Abstract This review evaluated the knowledge of health professionals (HP) about breastfeeding and factors that leading the weaning. A search was performed in four electronics databases and the grey literature. The search strategy included Mesh terms and synonyms. No language or date restrictions were adopted. Studies that evaluated the knowledge of HP about breastfeeding and weaning were considered eligible. The studies retrieved by the searches were evaluated by two independently examiners. From 1,417 studies retrieved, 35 were included. Many countries and professionals from different health areas were analyzed. No studies evaluated the dentists' knowledge. Although the included HP know the benefits of breastfeeding for health, the length of breastfeeding recommended by the World Health Organization, exclusive or not, was not aligned with all professionals' endorsement. Information about weaning is scarce; however, HP are mindful of the main potential causes of early weaning. The knowledge of HP is conflicting about breastfeeding and unusual about weaning. Furthermore, no studies were found that presented data on the knowledge of dentists on the subject. Thus, assessments of dentists' knowledge and education measures for HP are necessary since they are frequently questioned about these issues.

Resumo Esta revisão avaliou o conhecimento dos profissionais de saúde (PS) sobre amamentação e fatores que levam ao desmame. Realizou-se buscas em quatro bancos de dados eletrônicos e literatura cinzenta. A estratégia de busca incluiu termos Mesh e sinônimos. Não se adotou restrição de idioma ou data. Estudos avaliando o conhecimento dos PS sobre amamentação e desmame foram elegíveis. Estudos recuperados pelas buscas foram avaliados por dois examinadores independentes. Dos 1.417 estudos recuperados, 35 foram incluídos. Muitos países e PS de diferentes áreas foram analisados. Nenhum estudo avaliou o conhecimento dos dentistas. Embora os PS conheçam os benefícios da amamentação, a duração recomendada pela Organização Mundial da Saúde, exclusiva ou não, não está alinhada com o endosso de todos os PS. Considerando o desmame, a informação é escassa. No entanto, os PS estão atentos às principais causas potenciais do desmame precoce. O conhecimento dos PS é conflitante sobre amamentação e incomum sobre o desmame. Não foram encontrados estudos que apresentassem dados sobre o conhecimento de dentistas sobre a temática. Investigações quanto ao conhecimento dos mesmos e medidas de educação para todos os PS são necessárias, considerando que são frequentemente questionados sobre o tema.

Protocolo de pulpectomia para dentes decíduos: um guia clínico e prático baseado em evidências científicas / Pulpectomy protocol for primary teeth: a clinical and practical guide based on scientific evidence

O procedimento de pulpectomia em dentes decíduos consiste na remoção total do tecido pulpar com inflamação irreversível ou com necrose, preparo químicomecânico e obturação com material reabsorvível, com o intuito de manter o dente o maior tempo possível na cavidade bucal, devolvendo função e saúde para o paciente infantil. Existem vários protocolos descritos na literatura, no entanto, não há consenso entre eles e poucos possuem acesso livre. Sendo assim, observa-se carência de um guia clínico e prático para nortear o cirurgião-dentista na realização desse procedimento durante o atendimento odontopediátrico. Portanto, o intuito deste trabalho é apresentar aos clínicos um protocolo de pulpectomia com altas frequências de sucesso clínico e radiográfico, baseado em evidências científicas, desenvolvido e aplicado pelo Grupo de Pesquisa de Endodontia em Odontopediatria da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (GEDOPED-UFRJ). O presente protocolo contempla indicações, contraindicações, tática operatória, materiais necessários e orientações para acompanhamento. Com esta publicação de maneira gratuita, de acesso livre e no idioma dominante do país, espera-se ampliar o alcance de odontopediatras e clínicos gerais que atendem crianças a um tratamento eficaz.

Pulpectomy in primary teeth consists of the complete removal of the irreversibly affected pulp or necrotic pulp tissue, chemical-mechanical preparation of the root dentin and filling root canals with a resorbable material, to keep the tooth as long as possible in the oral cavity, restoring function and health. There are several pulpectomy protocols described in the literature, however, there is no consensus among them and only few of them are open access. Therefore, there is a lack of clinical and practical guides to the practitioner in performing this procedure during pediatric dental care. The aim of this article is to present a clinically and radiographically successful pulpectomy protocol, based on scientific evidence, developed, and applied by the Research Group on Endodontics in Pediatric Dentistry at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. This protocol includes indications, contraindications, operative techniques, materials, and guidelines for follow-up appointments. With this open access publication in Portuguese, we hope to disseminate an effective treatment and expand the outreach of a pulpectomy technique protocol to pediatric dentists and clinicians who treat children.

Antimicrobial activity of antibiotic pastes used in pulp therapy through direct contact with a multispecies biofilm: a pilot study

Objective: To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of antibiotic pastes used in lesion sterilization and tissue repair (LSTR) technique, through a novel membrane direct contact methodology against a multispecies biofilm and to establish appropriate dilutions for this method. Methods: CTZ (chloramphenicol, tetracycline, zinc oxide) and two formulations of 3Mix pastes (ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and minocycline), 3Mix1 and 3Mix3, were evaluated with negative (0.9% saline) and positive (chlorhexidine 0.2%) control groups. Candida albicans and Enterococcus faecalis (24-hour) biofilms (n=10) grown on cellulose membranes were directly exposed to standardized amounts of fresh pastes and control solutions (n=2) for 24h. Membranes were immersed in 900 µl of saline solution, and seven serial dilutions were made for each sample. Plating for each dilution (n=2) was performed on culture media for microbial colony-forming unit (CFU) counting of total microorganisms, Candida spp. and Enterococcus spp. Aiming the comparison between groups, CFU quantification data were transformed into log10 CFU / mL and the Mann-Whitney test was applied (p<0.05). Results: Inhibition of CFU was observed for all pastes, with greatest effects for CTZ paste in medium selective for Candida spp. (p<0.001) and 3Mix1 in non-selective (p<0.000) and selective for Enterococcus spp. (p<0.004). Conclusion: The pastes showed antimicrobial activity against the tested multispecies biofilm, and the proposed direct contact methodology was efficient. Moreover, the dilutions used proved to be appropriate for this methodology.

Objetivo: Avaliar a atividade antimicrobiana de pastas antibióticas utilizadas na técnica Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair (LSTR), através de nova metodologia de contato direto com membrana contra um biofilme multiespécies e estabelecer diluições adequadas para avaliação. Métodos: CTZ (cloranfenicol, tetraciclina,óxido de zinco) e duas formulações de pastas 3Mix (Ciprofloxacina, Metronidazol e Minociclina), 3Mix1 e 3Mix3, foram avaliadas, além dos grupos controle, negativo (solução salina a 0,9%) e positivo (clorexidina 0,2%). Biofilmes de Candida albicans e Enterococcus faecalis cultivados sobre membranas de celulose (n=10) durante24 h foram expostos diretamente em contato com quantidades padronizadas de pastas frescas e controles (n = 2) por 24 h. As membranas foram imersas em 900µL de solução salina e sete diluições seriadas foram obtidas por amostra. O plaqueamento para cada diluição (n = 2) foi realizado em meios de cultura para microrganismos totais e seletivos para Candida spp. e Enterococcus spp. para contagem de unidades formadoras de colônias (UFC). Para comparação entre grupos, os dados da contagem de UFC foram convertidos em log10 UFC / mL e o teste Mann-Whitney foi aplicado (p<0,05). Resultados: Observou-se inibição de UFC para todas as pastas, maior para CTZ no meio seletivo para Candida (p<0,001)e 3Mix1 nos demais meios (p<0,004). Conclusão: Concluiu-se que as pastas apresentaram atividade antimicrobiana contra o biofilme multiespécies testado e que a nova metodologia de contato direto proposta foi eficiente. Além disso, as diluições utilizadas mostraram-se adequadas para essa metodologia.

The effect of a chemomechanical protocol to eliminate microorganisms from pulpectomized primary teeth: three case reports

Introduction: Description of the bacterial community before and after chemomechanical preparation (CP) with the removal of a smear layer (SL) in pulpectomized primary teeth has been little reported. Objective: These case reports describe the presence of total microorganisms and Enterococcus faecalis in root canals of primary incisors before and after CP with SL removal. Case Reports: Microbiological samples were collected from the root canals of three children (3.66±0.58 years old) with necrosis (n=2) and irreversible pulpal inflammation (n=1) in maxillary primary incisors. After teeth isolation with a rubber dam and antisepsis of the operative field, the sample collections were performed with sterile absorbent paper cones before and after the CP, which included irrigation with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite followed by 6% citric acid to remove the SL. The collected samples were analysed immediately at the end of the clinical procedures. The plates were incubated anaerobically for 48 hours at 37°C. The results were expressed as colony forming units (CFU)/mL. Results: Two of the three teeth showed total microorganisms before the CP. One incisor had no microorganisms in the initial collection. No CFU was counted in the samples collected after CP. Moreover, E. faecalis was not observed any time, either before or after the CP. Conclusions: E. faecalis was not detected in any sample, yet two of the three root canals had microorganisms before CP. In cases where microorganisms were initially found, 100% elimination was observed after the applied protocol.

Introdução: A descrição da comunidade bacteriana antes e após o preparo químico-mecânico (PQM) com remoção da smear layer (SL) em dentes decíduos pulpectomizados tem sido pouco relatada. Objetivo: Esses relatos de casos descrevem a presença de microrganismos totais e Enterococcus faecalis em canais radiculares de incisivos decíduos antes e após PQM com remoção de SL. Relatos dos Casos: Amostras microbiológicas foram coletadas do canal radicular de três crianças (3,66 ± 0,58 anos) com necrose (n = 2) e inflamação pulpar irreversível (n= 1) em incisivos decíduos superiores. Após o isolamento dos dentes com dique de borracha e antissepsia do campo operatório, as coletas das amostras foram realizadas com cones de papel absorvente estéril antes e após o PQM, que incluiu irrigação com hipoclorito de sódio 2,5% seguido de ácido cítrico 6% para retirada do SL. As amostras coletadas foram analisadas imediatamente ao final dos procedimentos clínicos. As placas foram incubadas em anaerobiose durante 48 horas a 37°C. Os resultados foram expressos em unidades formadoras de colônias (UFC)/mL. Resultados: Dois dos três dentes apresentaram microrganismos totais antes do PQM. Um incisivo não apresentava microrganismos na coleta inicial. Nenhuma UFC foi contada nas amostras coletadas após o PQM. Além disso, o E. faecalis não foi observado nenhum momento, nem antes, nem depois do PQM. Conclusão: Não foi detectado E. faecalis em nenhuma amostra, porém dois dos três canais radiculares apresentavam microrganismos antes do PQM. Nos casos em que foram encontrados microrganismos inicialmente, observou-se 100% de eliminação após o protocolo aplicado.

Reliability of Two Methods of Evaluation of the Apical Limit of Obturation of Root Canals of Primary Teeth: A Pilot Study

Abstract Objective: To verify the concordance in the evaluation of the apical limit of obturation (ALO) in filled root canals of primary teeth between digital and visual methods. Material and Methods: Twenty periapical radiographs of endodontically treated primary teeth were digitalized and evaluated by an endodontics specialist (E1), a PhD pediatric dentist (E2), and a MSc general dentist (E3). Calibrated evaluators (Kappa = 1.00) analysed the images in a light-isolated environment two times (D1 and D2) with a one-week interval between evaluations. ALO scores were categorized as overfilled, flush-filled and underfilled. Results: The intra-rater reliability between methods was 0.82 (D1) and 0.75 (D2) for E1, 0.93 (D1 and D2) for E2, and 0.94 (D1 and D2) for E3. Inter-rater reliability ranged from 0.71 (E1 × E3) and 1.00 (E1 × E2) for the visual method to 0.76 (E1 × E3) and 0.88 (E1 × E2) for the digital method. Spearman correlation coefficients showed a similar ranking among the evaluators. There was greater disagreement among the underfilled and ideal scores. For all evaluators, the digital method favoured the identification of the ideal score. Conclusion: Both methods are suitable for the determination of the ALO of filled primary teeth and can be used in clinical practice.

Association of parenting style with the behaviour and caries prevalence of preschool children

Objective: This study aimed to associate parenting styles (democratic,authoritarian, and permissive) with the behaviour, and prevalence of caries lesionsamong preschool children submitted to dental care. Methods: At the initialconsultation, preschool children (n = 67), from two to six years of age, wereevaluated for behaviour through the Frankl scale. The parenting styles wereinvestigated through the Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire - ReducedVersion (PSDQ) and the prevalence of caries lesions through the dmft index.Sociodemographic and economic data were collected. The chi-squared test wasused for association among parenting styles, dmft index, type of behaviour(dichotomised as positive and negative), and the following independent variables:socioeconomic level, single child, school attendance, and educational level of theperson in charge. ANOVA followed by the Tukey test were used to compare themean dmft and parenting styles. Results: The majority of preschoolers presentedpositive behaviour (83.6%), and the dmft mean was 4.76 (± 3.43). Of the total,49.3% were democratic, 44.8% were permissive, and 6% were authoritarian. Therewas no association between parenting styles and all variables investigated (p >0.05). Conclusion: Considering the results, it can be observed that there was noassociation among parenting styles, caries prevalence, and behaviour of thepreschool children in an initial dental consultation.

Objetivo: Objetivou-se associar os estilos parentais (democrático, autoritário epermissivo) com o comportamento e a prevalência de lesões de cárie de pré-escolaressubmetidos ao atendimento odontológico. Métodos: Em consulta inicial, pré-escolares(n = 67), de 2 a 6 anos de idade, foram avaliados quanto ao comportamento, atravésda escala de Frankl. Os estilos parentais de seus responsáveis foram averiguadosatravés do Questionário de Estilos e Dimensões Parentais ­ Versão Reduzida (PSDQ)e a prevalência de lesões de cárie através do índice ceod. Foram coletados dadossociodemográficos e econômicos. Utilizou-se o teste do Qui-quadrado para associaçãoentre os estilos parentais, o índice ceod, tipo de comportamento (dicotomizado empositivo e negativo) e as variáveis independentes: nível socioeconômico, ser filhoúnico, frequentar escola e nível educacional do responsável. ANOVA seguido de Tukeyfoi utilizado para comparar as médias ceod e os estilos parentais. Resultados: Amaioria dos pré-escolares apresentaram comportamento positivo (83,6%) e a médiado ceo-d da população estudada foi 4,76 (± 3,43). Do total dos responsáveis, 49,3%eram democráticos, 44,8% permissivos e 6% autoritários. Não houve associaçãoentre os estilos parentais e todas as variáveis investigadas (p > 0,05). Conclusão:Diante dos resultados, pode-se observar que não houve associação entre os estilosparentais avaliados, prevalência de cárie e comportamento dos pré-escolares emconsulta odontológica inicial.

Iodoform Vs Calcium Hydroxide/Zinc Oxide based pastes: 12-month findings of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract This study evaluated clinical and radiographic twelve-month outcomes of root canal treatments (CT) with smear layer removal, performed in primary teeth, using two different root canal filling materials. Pulpectomy was performed on 27 primary teeth with necrosis or irreversible pulpitis, caused by dental caries or trauma, in 23 children (2-7 years old). A single trained operator performed the CT in a single visit in cases without periapical or interradicular radiolucency (PIR) or in multiple visits in cases with PIR. Participants were selected based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, and randomly allocated into two groups: Group 1 (G1) - iodoform paste (iodoform + camphorated parachlorophenol + ointment comprising prednisolone acetate 5.0 mg and rifamycin 1.5 mg); Group 2 (G2) - Calen®/ZO paste. Treated teeth were restored with composite resin immediately after the root canal filling. The outcomes were evaluated clinically and radiographically according to specific criteria. Two blinded and standardized evaluators assessed the radiographic outcomes. We used descriptive analyses due to the small sample size. CTs were performed due to caries lesions in 70.4% of the cases and due to trauma in 29.6%. Only one tooth of G1 was unsuccessful; hence, pulpectomy performance in both groups was not influenced by the filling material, nor by any other analyzed variable. The level of the root canal filling was better in the Calen®/ZO group. The clinical and radiographic twelve-month outcomes indicated successful treatment, independently of the root filling material used.