Influence of F-18 Bioactive Glass Incorporation into Whitening Gel on Properties of Bovine Dental Enamel

ABSTRACT: Bioactive materials have shown positive results in reducing the deleterious effects of tooth whitening. However, their effects on whitening efficacy is still uncertain. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of F- 18 bioactive glass incorporation into a bleaching gel on color and microhardness of enamel after tooth whitening. Thirty bovine enamel-stained specimens were randomly divided into three groups (n=10) according to the whitening protocol: control group (unbleached), HP35 % (35 % hydrogen peroxide) and F-18 (F-18 bioactive glass incorporated into HP35 %). pH, color change and microhardness analyzes were performed at baseline, 24 hours and 7 days after tooth whitening. Color evaluation showed that experimental groups were different than control group for all coordinates (p 0.05). No differences in enamel microhardness were found among the groups within the same evaluation time (p > 0.118). Regarding the intragroup comparisons, no differences were observed for control and F-18 groups (p > 0.129). It was concluded that F-18 bioactive glass incorporation did not affect the whitening efficacy and the enamel microhardness.

RESUMEN: Los materiales bioactivos han mostrado resultados positivos en la reducción de efectos nocivos del aclaramiento dental. Sin embargo, sus efectos sobre la eficacia del aclaramiento aún son inciertos. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar los efectos de la incorporación de vidrio bioactivo F-18 en un gel aclarador sobre el color y la microdureza del esmalte después del aclariamiento dental. Treinta especímenes bovinos teñidos con esmalte se dividieron aleatoriamente en tres grupos (n=10) de acuerdo con el protocolo de aclaramiento: grupo control (sin aclaramiento), HP35 % (peróxido de hidrógeno al 35 %) y F-18 (vidrio bioactivo F-18 incorporado en HP35 %). Se realizaron análisis de pH, cambio de color y microdureza al inicio del estudio, 24 horas y 7 días después del aclaramiento dental. La evaluación del color mostró que los grupos experimentales eran diferentes al grupo de control en todas las coordenadas (p 0,05). No se encontraron diferencias en la microdureza del esmalte entre los grupos dentro del mismo periodo de evaluación (p > 0,118). En cuanto a las comparaciones intragrupos, no se observaron diferencias para los grupos control y F-18 (p > 0,129). Se concluyó que la incorporación de vidrio bioactivo F-18 no afectó la eficacia de aclaramiento ni la microdureza del esmalte.

Biocompatibility, biomineralization, and maturation of collagen by rtr®, bioglass and dm bone® materials

Abstract This study evaluated the biocompatibility, biomineralization, and collagen fiber maturation induced by Resorbable Tissue Replacement (RTR®; β-tricalcium phosphate [TCP]), Bioglass (BIOG; bioactive glass), and DM Bone® (DMB; hydroxyapatite and β-TCP) in vivo. Sixty-four polyethylene tubes with or without (control group; CG) materials (n=8/group/period) were randomly implanted in the subcutaneous tissue of 16 male Wistar rats (four per rat), weighting 250 to 280 g. The rats were killed after 7 and 30 days (n=8), and the specimens were removed for analysis of inflammation using hematoxylin-eosin; biomineralization assay using von Kossa (VK) staining and polarized light (PL); and collagen fiber maturation using picrosirius red (PSR). Nonparametric data were statistically analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests, and parametric data by one-way ANOVA test (p<0.05). At 7 days, all groups induced moderate inflammation (p>0.05). At 30 days, there was mild inflammation in the BIOG and CG, and moderate inflammation in the RTR and DMB groups, with a significant difference between the CG and RTR (p<0.05). The fibrous capsule was thick at 7 days and predominantly thin at 30 days in all groups. All materials exhibited structures that stained positively for VK and PL. Immature collagen fibers were predominant at 7 and 30 days in all groups (p>0.05), although DMB exhibited more mature fibers than BIOG at 30 days (p<0.05). RTR, BIOG, and DMB were biocompatible, inducing inflammation that reduced over time and biomineralization in the subcutaneous tissue of rats. DMB exhibited more mature collagen fibers than BIOG over a longer period.

Resumo Este estudo avaliou a biocompatibilidade, biomineralização e maturação das fibras de colágeno induzidas por Resorbable Tissue Replacement (RTR®; fosfato β-tricálcico [TCP]), Bioglass (BIOG; vidro bioativo) e DM Bone® (DMB; hidroxiapatita e β-TCP) in vivo. Sessenta e quatro tubos de polietileno com ou sem (grupo controle; GC) os materiais (n=8/grupo/período) foram implantados aleatoriamente em tecido subcutâneo de 16 ratos machos Wistar (quatro por rato), pesando entre 250 a 280g. Os ratos foram mortos após 7 e 30 dias (n=8), e as amostras foram removidas para análise da inflamação utilizando hematoxilina-eosina; avaliação da biomineralização utilizando coloração de von Kossa (VK) e luz polarizada (LP); e maturação das fibras colágenas, utilizando picrosirius red (PSR). Os dados não-paramétricos foram analisados pelos testes de Kruskal-Wallis e Dunn, e os paramétricos pelo teste de one-way ANOVA (p<0.05). Aos 7 dias, todos os grupos induziram inflamação moderada (p>0,05). Aos 30 dias, houve inflamação leve nos grupos BIOG e GC, e inflamação moderada nos grupos RTR e DMB, com diferença significativa entre os GC e RTR (p<0,05). A cápsula fibrosa foi espessa aos 7 dias, e predominantemente fina aos 30 dias em todos os grupos. Todos os materiais exibiram estruturas positivas para VK e LP. Fibras colágenas imaturas foram predominantes aos 7 e 30 dias em todos os grupos (p>0,05), embora o DMB exibiu fibras mais maduras do que o BIOG aos 30 dias (p<0,05). RTR, BIOG e DMB foram biocompatíveis, induzindo inflamação que reduziu com o tempo, e biomineralização no tecido subcutâneo de ratos. O DMB exibiu mais fibras colágenas maduras do que o BIOG em período mais longo.

Biocerámicos: aspectos farmaco-tecnológicos y clínicos de uso odontológico / Bioceramics: pharmatechnological and clinical aspects of dental use

Se analizan aspectos fármaco-tecnológicos y clínicos de biocerámicos bioabsorbibles compuestos por biovidrios con capacidad osteogénica y microbicida, para ser utilizados como relleno bioactivo en el conducto radicular y como tratamiento terapéutico en el sitio de a lesión apicoperirradicular de origen endodóntico. Mediante un diagrama ternario se consideraron las diversas variables cuyos valores determinan las diferentes fases de los vidrios bioactivos, hasta alcanzar la formación de hidroxiapatita, cuando se someten a un medio biológico. Se analizaron composición y mecanismo de acción en la reparación posendodóntica, que parte de la integración del biomaterial al tejido duro sano, sin formación de fibrosis o proceso inflamatorio inmune (AU)

Pharmacotechnological and clinical aspects of bioabsorbable bioceramics composed of bioglasses with osteogenic and microbicidal capacity are analyzed, to be used as a bioactive filler in the root canal and as a therapeutic treatment at the site of an apicoperiradicular lesion of endodontic origin. By means of a ternary diagram, the various variables whose values determine the different phases of the bioactive glasses were considered, until reaching the formation of hydroxyapatite, when subjected to a biological medium. Composition and mechanism of action were analyzed in post-endodontic repair, which starts from the integration of the biomaterial into healthy hard tissue, without the formation of fibrosis or an immune inflammatory process (AU)

Avaliação da citotoxicidade e resposta tecidual de soluções irrigadoras experimentais a partir de biovidro e biovidro modificado com cobalto / Evaluation of cytotoxicity and tissue response of experimental irrigating solutions from bioglass and bioglass modified with cobalt

Introdução: Novas formulações de materiais vítreos apresentaram atividade antimicrobiana e osteoindutora. Objetivos: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a citotoxicidade e a biocompatibilidade de soluções produzidas a partir de novas formulações de biovidros, o F18 (biovidro experimental) e o F18 com Cobalto (F18-Co; biovidro experimental dopado com cobalto), comparadas à água de cal, obtida a partir de solução com hidróxido de cálcio (Ca(OH)2). Material e métodos: O F18 foi preparado e moído, e parte deste foi dopada com cobalto. As soluções foram preparadas com cada material (1:10 de pó para água), formando os grupos F18, F18-Co e Ca(OH)2. Células L929 foram cultivadas, e a viabilidade celular avaliada a partir das soluções e de suas diluições (½, », 1/8 e 1/16 diluição) pelo teste MTT, após 24 e 48 horas. Para avaliar a biocompatibilidade, tubos de polietileno foram preenchidos com esponjas de fibrina embebidas nas soluções não diluídas, e tubos embebidos em soro fisiológico serviram de controle. Os tubos foram implantados no dorso de 16 ratos. Após 7 e 30 dias (n = 8), os ratos foram eutanasiados, e os tubos com o tecido circundante foram processados para coloração de hematoxilina-eosina (H.E.) e análise da inflamação através de escores. Os dados paramétricos (citotoxicidade) foram submetidos aos testes de normalidade para definir o teste estatístico a ser empregado, e os dados não-paramétricos (H.E.), foram avaliados pelos testes de Kruskal Wallis e Dunn (p < 0,05). Resultados: As soluções não diluídas dos materiais, e as diluições de ½ e », reduziram a viabilidade celular em 24 h (p < 0,05). As diluições de 1/8 e 1/16 do F18 e F18Co apresentaram viabilidade celular semelhante ao controle (p > 0,05), o que não ocorreu com Ca(OH)2 (p < 0,05), que foi citotóxico. Em 48 h, apenas as soluções não diluídas e diluições de ½ e » do F18 foram similares ao controle (p > 0,05), e as demais foram citotóxicas. Mas as diluições de 1/8 e 1/16 do F18Co teve um aumento na viabilidade celular comparadas às soluções do Ca(OH)2 (p < 0,05), e foram semelhantes ao controle (p > 0,05). Aos 7 dias, controle, F18 e F18-Co apresentaram inflamação moderada, e Ca(OH)2, severa (p > 0,05); a cápsula fibrosa foi espessa. Aos 30 dias, controle e F18-Co apresentaram inflamação leve comparados ao F18, com inflamação moderada (p < 0,05); Ca(OH)2 teve inflamação leve ( p > 0,05); a cápsula fibrosa foi fina na maior parte dos espécimes . Conclusões: Soluções experimentais de F18 e F18 dopado com cobalto são citocompatíveis, diferentemente da solução de Ca(OH)2; todas as soluções apresentaram biocompatibilidade(AU)

Introduction: New formulations of vitreous materials showed antimicrobial and osteoinductive activity. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of solutions produced from new formulations of bioglass, F18 (experimental bioglass) and F18 with Cobalt (F18-Co; experimental bioglass doped with cobalt), compared to lime water, obtained from a solution with calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2). Material and methods: The F18 was prepared and ground, and part of it was doped with cobalt. The solutions were prepared with each material (1:10 powder to water), forming groups F18, F18-Co and Ca(OH)2. L929 cells were cultured, and cell viability assessed from solutions and from its dilutions (½, », 1/8 and 1/16 dilution) by the MTT test, after 24 and 48 hours. For biocompatibility analysis, polyethylene tubes were filled with fibrin sponges embedded in the non-diluted solutions, and tubes embedded in saline solution served as controls. The tubes were implanted on the dorsum of 16 rats. After 7 and 30 days (n = 8), the rats were euthanized, and the tubes with the surrounding tissue were processed for staining of hematoxylin-eosin (H.E.) and analysis of inflammation through scores. The parametric data (cytotoxicity) were subjected to normality tests to define the statistical test to be used, and the nonparametric data (H.E.), were evaluated by the Kruskal Wallis and Dunn tests (p < 0.05). Results: Undiluted solutions of the materials, and dilutions of ½ and », reduced cell viability in 24 h (p < 0.05). The 1/8 and 1/16 dilutions of F18 and F18-Co showed cell viability similar to the control (p > 0.05), which did not occur with Ca(OH)2 (p <0.05), which was cytotoxic. At 48 h, only undiluted solutions and dilutions of ½ and » of F18 were similar to the control (p > 0.05), and the others were cytotoxic. However, the 1/8 and 1/16 dilutions of F18-Co had an increase in cell viability compared to Ca(OH)2 solutions (p <0.05), and were similar to the control (p > 0.05). At 7 days, control, F18 and F18-Co showed moderate inflammation, and Ca(OH)2, severe (p > 0.05); the fibrous capsule was thick. At 30 days, control and F18-Co showed mild inflammation compared to F18, with moderate inflammation (p < 0.05); Ca(OH)2 had mild inflammation (p > 0.05); the fibrous capsule was thin in most specimens. Conclusions: Experimental solutions of F18 and F18 doped with cobalt are cytocompatible, unlike the Ca(OH) 2 Keywords: solution; all solutions showed biocompatibility(AU)

Preparation and properties of porous nitrogen oxygen bioglass scaffold for bone repair / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Bioglass has high brittleness and poor mechanical strength, which limits its application in bone defect of bearing part. Nitrogen oxide glass has higher strength and hardness. Therefore, nitriding treatment is expected to improve the mechanical strength of bioglass. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of nitridation on the porosity, compressive strength, bending strength, degradation performance and mineralization activity of porous bioglass scaffolds. METHODS: This experiment was based on silicate glass (SiO2-CaO-P2O5-Na2O-ZnO), and nitriding it (SiO2 was replaced by 0%, 2%, 4%, 6% Si3N4, respectively). The basic glass (SiO2-CaO-P2O5-Na2O-ZnO-Si3N4) was prepared by melting method. The polyurethane foam was used as template and organic foam impregnation method was used to prepare porous bioglass scaffolds. The porosity, compressive strength, bending strength, and degradation performance in vitro of the porous bioglass scaffolds were measured in four groups. Four groups of scaffolds were immersed in simulated body fluid for 7 days. The surface morphology of the scaffold was observed with the scanning electron microscope. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The porosity of the four groups had no statistical difference (P > 0.05). (2) With increased Si3N4 content, compressive strength and bending strength of porus bioglass scaffold increased, and there was statistical difference between each group (P < 0.05). (3) With increased Si3N4 content, the degradation performance of porous bioglass scaffolds decreased gradually in vitro. (4) Scanning electron microscope revealed that typical hydroxyapatite membrane was formed on the surface of porous bioglass scaffold without nitriding treatment and porous bioglass scaffold containing 2% Si3N4, but no hydroxyapatite membrane was formed in the other two groups. (5) Nitriding treatment can significantly enhance the mechanical strength of bioglass, but can reduce its degradation performance and mineralization activity in vitro.

Influence of zirconia-coated bioactive glass on gingival fibroblast behavior

Abstract The objective of this study was the development of a bioactive glass coating on zirconia (Zr) to modulate the gingival fibroblast phenotype. For this purpose, Biosilicate® (BS) particles in a water/isopropyl alcohol (1:1) vehicle (6 mg/mL) were applied to zirconia discs followed by thermal treatment at 1100 °C for 20 min. The surface topography (SEM), chemical composition (EDX), surface roughness (Ra; confocal microscopy), surface free energy (goniometry), and color alteration (UV-vis spectrophotometry) were assessed (n=6). Thereafter, L929 fibroblasts were seeded onto Zr and Zr+BS discs, and cell proliferation (Alamar Blue; n=6), morphology (SEM; n=2), migration (wound healing; n=4), and collagen synthesis (Sirius Red; n=6) were evaluated up to 7 days. Data were analyzed by ANOVA/Tukey tests (a=5%). A homogeneous coating consisting of Si, Na, O, and Ca was detected on the Zr surface after thermal treatment with BS, which led to a significant increase in surface roughness and free energy (p<0.05). No change in color parameters was observed (p>0.05). Cells seeded on the Zr+BS surface featured increased proliferation, collagen expression, and migration capability in comparison with those cultured on plain Zr (p<0.05). SEM images revealed that cell spreading occurred faster in the presence of BS. Therefore, it was concluded that thermal treatment of the Zr surface with BS led to the deposition of a bioactive coating, which induced gingival fibroblast spread, proliferation, migration, and collagen expression in vitro.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi o desenvolvimento de um recobrimento de vidro bioativo sobre a zircônia (Zr) para modular o fenótipo de fibroblastos gengivais. Para este propósito, partículas de Biosilicato® (6 mg/mL) em um veículo a base de água/álcool isopropílico (1:1) foram aplicadas sobre discos de zircônia seguido por tratamento térmico a 1100 °C por 20 min. A topografia de superfície (MEV), composição química (EDX), rugosidade de supefície (Ra; microscopia confocal), energia livre de superfície (goniômetro) e alteração de cor (Espectrofotometria UV-vis) foram avaliadas (n=6). A seguir, fibroblastos L929 foram semeados sobre discos de Zr e BS+Zr e a proliferação (Alamar Blue; n=6), morfologia (MEV; n=2), migração celular (wound healing; n=4) e a síntese de colágeno (Sirius Red; n=6) foram avaliados até 7 dias. Os dados foram analisados pelos testes ANOVA/Tukey (a=5%). Um recobrimento homogêneo consistindo de Si, Na, O e Ca foi detectado na superfície da Zr após o tratamento térmico com BS, o qual promoveu um aumento significante na rugosidade e energia livre de superfície (p<0,05). Nenhuma mudança nos parâmetros de cor foi observada (p>0,05). Células semeadas na superfície de Zr+BS apresentaram maior proliferação, expressão de colágeno e capacidade de migração em comparação com aquelas cultivadas sobre a superfície de Zr (p<0,05). Imagens de MEV revelaram que o espalhamento celular ocorreu mais rápido na presença de BS. Assim, conclui-se que o tratamento térmico da superfície da Zr com BS levou a deposição de um recobrimento bioativo, o qual induziu in vitro o espalhamento, proliferação e migração de fibroblastos gengivais e expressão de colágeno.

Evaluation of wettability characteristics and adhesion of resin composite to photo-polymerized pulp-capping materials with and without bioactive glass / Avaliação das características de molhabilidade e adesão da resina composta aos materiais fotopolimerizáveis com e sem vidro bioativo

Objective: This study evaluated the wettability and adhesive properties of three different photopolymerized resin-based pulp-capping materials with or without bioactive glass (BAG). Material and Methods: Cylindrical specimens (5 per group) were prepared from photo-polymerized pulp-capping materials (TER-TheraCal LC, BIN-Biner LC, and CAL-CalciPlus LC containing BAG). After surface finishing, contact angle measurements were made (θ)using the sessile drop method and surface free energy was calculated. For shear test, cylindrical acrylic blocks (N = 30) (diameter: 6 mm; height: 1 m) in the center were filled with the pulp-capping materials (N = 10 per group) flattened using a metal spatula and photo-polymerized. The specimens were stored at 37 °C in 100% humidity for 24 h prior to the bonding procedures. An adhesive system (CLEARFIL SE BOND, Kuraray) was applied on the material surfaces and photo-polymerized for 20 s. Then, resin composite material (Filtek Z250, 3M ESPE) was bonded on the substrate materials using translucent plastic molds (internal diameter: 2 mm; height: 2 mm). The specimens were photopolymerized with an LED photo-polymerization unit for 20 s. After polymerization, the specimens were stored at 37 °C, at 100% humidity for 24 h. Shear force was applied at the pulp-capping material and the resin composite interface In a universal testing machine (1 mm/min).Data were analyzed using 1-way ANOVA and Tukey`s tests at the significance level of 0.05. Results: Contact angle values showed significant difference between the 3 materials with group CAL presenting the lowest (35.35 ± 12.89) and group BIN the highest values (74.77 ± 13.56) (p < 0.05). Significantly lower surface energy was observed with BIN (36.22) (p 0.05). Group BIN (9.12 ± 3.45) showed significantly lower (p < 0.05) mean bond strength than those of TER (11.56 ± 5.67) and CAL (12.66 ± 4.34) (p > 0.05). Most of the observed modes of failures in all groups were of mixed type of failures. Conclusion: The bioglass used in Calciplus LC did not adversely affect the wettability, surface energy and adhesive properties. (AU)

Objetivo: Este estudo avaliou as propriedades de molhabilidade e adesivas de três diferentes materiais capeadores pulpares fotopolimerizaveis à base de resina, com ou sem vidro bioativo (BAG). Material e Métodos: Amostras cilíndricas (5 por grupo) foram preparadas a partir de materiais capeadores pulpares fotopolimerizáveis (TER-TheraCal LC, BIN-Biner LC e CAL-CalciPlus LC contendo BAG). Após o acabamento da superfície, as medidas do ângulo de contato foram feitas (θ) usando o método de gota séssil e a energia livre da superfície foi calculada. Para o ensaio de cisalhamento, blocos de acrílico cilíndricos (N = 30) (diâmetro: 6 mm; altura: 1 m) foram preenchidos no centro com os materiais de capeamento pulpar (N = 10 por grupo) achatados usando uma espátula metálica e fotopolimerizados. Os espécimes foram armazenados a 37 ° C em 100% de umidade por 24 h antes dos procedimentos de colagem. Um sistema adesivo (CLEARFIL SE BOND, Kuraray) foi aplicado nas superfícies do material e fotopolimerizado por 20 segundos. Em seguida, o material de resina composta (Filtek Z250, 3M ESPE) foi colado nos materiais do substrato utilizando moldes de plástico translúcido (diâmetro interno: 2 mm; altura: 2 mm). Os espécimes foram fotopolimerizados com um dispositivo de fotopolimerização de LED por 20 s. Após a polimerização, os espécimes foram armazenados a 37 °C, a 100% de umidade por 24 h. A força de cisalhamento foi aplicada no material capeador e na interface da resina composta em uma máquina universal de ensaios (1 mm / min). Os dados foram analisados por meio do teste de ANOVA e teste de Tukey ao nível de significância de 0,05. Resultados: Os valores do ângulo de contato mostraram diferença significativa entre os 3 materiais com o grupo CAL apresentando os menores valores (35,35 ± 12,89) e o grupo BIN os maiores valores (74,77 ± 13,56) (p < 0,05). Uma energia de superfície significativamente menor foi observada com o BIN (36,22) (p 0,05). O grupo BIN (9,12 ± 3,45) apresentou resistência de união média significativamente menor (p 0,05). A maioria dos modos de falhas observados em todos os grupos eram de tipo misto de falhas. Conclusão: O biovidro utilizado no Calciplus LC não afetou negativamente a molhabilidade, energia superficial e propriedades adesivas. (AU)

Avaliação histométrica e histoquímica de vidro bioativo no processo de reparação óssea / Histométrica assessment and histochemistry of bioactive glass in the process of bone repair

Os enxertos de origem autógena são osteogênicos e possuem como vantagens a produção de tecido ósseo originário do próprio organismo. A sua limitação é a grande morbidade cirúrgica. O biovidro é uma cerâmica bioativa com disponibilidade ilimitada que leva a uma cirurgia com menor morbidade. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o biovidro teste durante o reparo ósseo e compará-lo com outros substitutos ósseos, em defeitos cirúrgicos experimentais em tíbia de ratos. O biovidro teste (CEELBIO, Belo Horizonte, Brasil), previamente caracterizado foi comparado com o Biogran® (Biomet 3i Inovattions Inc., Palm Beach Gardens, USA), através de espectroscopia na região do infravermelho, microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), espectroscopia de dispersão em energia (EDS) e fluorescência de Rx. Após as análises estruturais, deu-se início ao estudo in vivo. Foram utilizados 120 ratos (rattus norvegicus albinus, Wistar) machos, com aproximadamente 7 a 8 semanas. Os defeitos ósseos foram realizados na tíbia direita dos animais e preenchidos de acordo com a seguinte divisão: Grupo I- controle negativo, sem preenchimento; Grupo II- foi preenchido por Biogran®; Grupo III- preenchido por biovidro teste; Grupo IVcontrole positivo, com preenchimento com osso autógeno. Nos períodos de 7, 14, 21, 28, 49 e 70 dias pós-operatório, os animais foram eutanasiados e os processos de mineralização óssea e reparo foram analisados através de histomorfometria (% de osso neoformado no sítio do defeito). Níveis de BMP-2 foram mensurados através de ensaio de ELISA. Análise estatística foi realizada utilizando programa SPSS (versão 20.0, SPSS Inc., Chicago, USA). Os resultados da análise histológica demonstraram que, no controle negativo, houve neoformação óssea até os 14 dias (20,40%, p<0,001) e depois houve reabsorção em até 21 dias (6,60%, p<0,001). No grupo de Biogran®, houve uma neoformação óssea junto aos grãos em 7 dias (34,20%, p= 0,019) e que se manteve enquanto o material estava presente nos defeitos em 70 dias (15,67%, p= 0,048). O biovidro teste foi reabsorvido totalmente até 21 dias e os picos de osso neoformado foram observados em 7 (21,00%, p= 0,019) e 49 dias (15,60%, p= 0,036). Nesse grupo, células semelhantes a macrófagos, dispostas em lençol, foram visualizadas junto a tecido ósseo neoformado. Quanto ao controle positivo, o osso autógeno foi totalmente reabsorvido em até 14 dias e o pico de formação óssea se deu nesse 9 mesmo momento, em 14 dias, (40,80%, p<0,001), mostrando-se, nos tempos subsequentes, similar ao controle negativo. Células gigantes multinucleadas foram encontradas em áreas de remodelação óssea, junto ao Biogran® e ao biovidro teste. Os níveis de BMP-2 no grupo controle negativo se mostraram maiores nos tempos de 7 (418,80pg/mL, p= 0,871) e 28 dias (346,36 pg/mL, p= 0,035). No grupo Biogran® o pico de BMP-2 se deu em 7 dias (471,95 pg/mL, p= 0,871). O biovidro teste teve seu pico de liberação de BMP-2 em 7 dias também (471,39 pg/mL, p= 0,871). Já o controle positivo apresentou nível de BMP-2 em maior quantidade nos tempos de 7 (346,55 pg/mL, p= 0,871) e 21 dias (407,57 pg/mL, p= 0,300). O biovidro é um material degradável, e com características biológicas de osteoindução e osteocondução

The autogenous origin grafts are osteogenic and have the advantage of producing bone tissue originated from the body itself. Its limitation is the great surgical morbidity. The bioglass is a bioactive ceramic with unlimited availability that leads to a surgery with less morbidity. This study aimed to evaluate the bioglass test during bone repair and to compare it with other bone substitutes in experimental surgical defects in the tibia of rats. The bioglass test (CEELBIO, Belo Horizonte, Brazil), has been characterized and compared to the Biogran® (Biomet 3i Inovattions Inc., Palm Beach Gardens, USA) by spectroscopy in the infrared, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), EDS spectroscopy and Rx fluorescence. The study in vivo has been started after the structural analysis. 120 rats (Rattus norvegicus albinus, Wistar rats), with approximately 7 to 8 weeks, were used. The bone defects were performed in the right tibia of animals and filled according to the following breakdown: Group I- negative control without filling; Group II- filled by Biogran®; Group III- filled with bioglass test; IV- positive control group, with filling of autogenous bone. At 7, 14, 21, 28, 49 and 70 postoperative days, the animals were euthanized and bone mineralization processes and repair were analyzed by histomorphometry (% of newly formed bone in the defect site). BMP-2 levels were measured by ELISA assay. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS (version 20.0, SPSS Inc., Chicago, USA). The results of the histological analysis showed that in the negative control there was no bone growth up to 14 days (20.40%, p <0.001) and after reabsorption, within 21 days (6.60%, p <0.001). In Biogran® group, there was new bone formation along the grain in 7 days (34.20%, p = 0.019) and that was maintained as the material was present in shortcomings in 70 days (15.67%, p = 0.048) . The test bioglass was completely reabsorbed within 21 days; new bone formation and peaks were observed in 7 (21.00%, p = 0.019) and 49 days (15.60%, p = 0.036). In this group, macrophage-like cells arranged in sheets, were viewed with the newly formed bone. On the positive control, autologous bone was completely reabsorbed within 14 days, and the peak bone formation occurred at the same moment, within 14 days (40.80%, p <0.001), showing, in subsequent occasions, similar to control negative. Multinucleated giant cells were found in areas of bone remodeling, with the Biogran® and test bioglass. BMP-2 levels in the negative control group were higher in 7 (418,80pg / ml, p = 11 0.871) and 28 days (346.36 pg / ml, p = 0.035). In Biogran® group peak BMP-2 occurred within 7 days (471.95 pg / ml, p = 0.871). The test bioglass had its peak BMP-2 release in 7 days as well (471.39 pg / ml, p = 0.871). The positive control showed BMP-2 level in greater quantities in 7 (346.55 pg / ml, p = 0.871) and 21 days (407.57 pg / ml, p = 0.300). The test bioglass is a biodegradable material, with biological characteristics of osteoinduction and osteoconduction

The osteointergration and osteoinduction of titanium implant with nHA/BG gradient coating in rabbits / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective: To investigate the osteointegration and osteoinduction of nano hydroxyapatite/bioglass ( nHA/BG ) gradient nanofilm on the surface of titanium ( Ti) prepared by hypotherm sintering and plastic deformation. Methods:Hypotherm sintering was used to produce nHA/BG gradient coating followed by soaking in the simulated body fluid. Ti implants with gradient coatings were planted in femoral condyles at one side of 12 New Zealand rabbits and the untreated Ti implants were planted at the other side as the controls. 1, 3 and 6 months after implantation, the animals were sacrificed after X-ray examination and the tissues around the implants from the 3 month group were used for the preparation of hard tissue section and ground section. New bone formation was observed by tetracycline fluorescence staining. Von Gieson staining was used to observe the osteointegration at the interface between bone and im-plant. Results:The gradient coatings were porous and composed of irregular rod-like nano-HA crystals. Animal study showed well es-tablished osteointegration between the gradient coating and more novel bone was found around the implants with gradient coatings. Conclusion:Osteointegration and ostioinduction of Ti implant can be enhanced by nanostructured surface with gradient coatings of nHA/BG.

Comparative evaluation of hydroxyapatite and nano‑bioglass in two forms of conventional micro‑ and nano‑particles in repairing bone defects (an animal study).

Context: Many synthetic bone materials have been introduced for repairing bone defects. Aim: The aim of this study is to comparatively evaluate the efficacy of nano‑hydroxyapatite (HA) and nano‑bioglass bone materials with their traditional micro counterparts in repairing bone defects. Materials and Methods: In this prospective animal study, four healthy dogs were included. First to fourth premolars were extracted in each quadrant and five cavities in each quadrant were created using trephine. Sixteen cavities in each dog were filled by HA, nano‑HA, bioglass, and nano‑bioglass and four defects were left as the control group. All defects were covered by a nonrestorable membrane. Dogs were sacrificed after 15, 30, 45, and 60 days sequentially. All 20 samples were extracted by trephine #8 with a sufficient amount of surrounding bone. All specimens were investigated under an optical microscope and the percentage of total regenerated bone, lamellar, and woven bone were evaluated. Statistical Analysis Used: Data analysis was carried out by SPSS Software ver. 15 and Mann–Whitney U‑test (α =0.05). Results: After 15 days, the bone formation percentage showed a significant difference between HA and nano‑HA and between HA and bioglass (P < 0.001). The nano‑HA group showed the highest rate of bone formation after 15 days. Nano‑bioglass and bioglass and nano‑HA and nano‑bioglass groups represented a significant difference and nano‑bioglass showed the highest rate of bone formation after 30 days (P = 0.01). After 45 days, the bone formation percentage showed a significant difference between nano‑bioglass and bioglass and between nano‑HA and nano‑bioglass groups (P = 0.01). Conclusions: Nano‑HA and nano‑bioglass biomaterials showed promising results when compared to conventional micro‑particles in the repair of bone defects.

Bioceramic Technology in Endodontics.

Bioceramics include ceramic materials specifically designed for use in medicine and dentistry. These materials are mainly alumina, zirconia, bioactive glass, glass ceramics, coatings, composites, hydroxyapatite and resorbable calcium phosphates. Dental applications include dental implants, in periodontal treatment, alveolar ridge augmentation, maxillofacial surgery, pulp capping and apexification. The use of alumina and zirconia can be seen for prosthetic devices although calcium phosphate based materials are used for filling bone defects. Bioceramics are biocompatible, non–toxic, do not shrink and are chemically stable within the biological environment. Bioceramic sealers allow the enhanced use of bioceramics. The future of bioceramics is very promising. Recently, bioceramic putty has been introduced for primary teeth along with other fast repair materials.

Experimental study of effects of new bioactive materials containing type I collagen in repairing bone defect / 解放军医学杂志

Objective To evaluate the osteogenic potential and biodegradability of three kinds of new bioactive bone graft materials. Methods Eighteen healthy adult female New Zealand white rabbits were selected. A bone defect with a hole of 6 mm in diameter and 12 mm in depth in cancellous bone of bilateral femoral condyles was established by operative method, and 1.5-2.0ml bone marrow was harvested from the proximal tibia. Then the animals were randomly divided into three groups (n=6), and the bone defects were filled with autologous bone marrow mixed NovaBone Collagen Bioactive Glass Strips (group A), NovaBone Collagen Bioactive Glass Morsels (group B), or Orthovita Vitoss Foam Pack(group C),respectively. Specimens were collected at 6 and 12 weeks respectively after operation to evaluate the osteogenic potential and biodegradability through gross observation, X-ray radiograph and histological examination. Results Gross observation showed bony fusion of the defects with adjacent bone tissues 12 weeks after operation and the boundaries were difficult to be distinguished. Lane-Sandhu X-ray scores and histological observation showed that in terms of the osteogenic potential and biodegradability, group A was better than groups B and C(P<0.05), and group B was better than group C (P;0.05) 6 and 12 weeks after operation. Compared with the results as observed at 6 weeks after operation, the amounts of bone formation and material degradation were all increased 12 weeks after operation in all the 3 groups (P<0.01). Conclusions NovaBone Collagen Bioactive Glass Strips have favorable biocompatibility, stable osteogenic potential and biodegradability, and may be used for repairing bone defects.

Bone regeneration of the fluoridated hydroxyapatite and the bio-glass in the rabbit cranium defect model

INTRODUCTION: Hydroxyapatite (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, HA) is the main inorganic phase of human hard tissue that is used widely as the repair material for bones. When HA is applied to a bony defect, however, it can be encapsulated with fibrous tissue and float in the implanted area due to a lack of consolidation. Bioceramics as allogenic graft materials are added to HA to improve the rate and bone healing capacity. Fluoridated hydroxyapatite (Ca10(PO4)6(OH,F)2, FHA), where F- partially replaces the OH- in hydroxyapatite, is considered a good alternative material for bone repair owing to its solubility and biocompatibility. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was designed to determine the bone healing capacity of FHA newly produced as a nanoscale fiber in the laboratory. HA and FHA with bioglass was implanted in a rabbit cranium defect and the specimen was analysed histologically. RESULTS: 1. At 4 weeks, fibrous connective tissue and little bone formation was observed around the materials of the experimental group I implanted HA and bioglass. Newly formed bone was observed around the materials in the experimental group II implanted FHA and bioglass. 2. At 8 weeks, the amount of newly formed and matured bone was higher in experimental group II than in experimental group I and the control group. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that FHA and bioglass is a relatively favorable bone substitute with biocompatibility and better bone healing capacity than pure HA and bioglass.

Avaliação histológica do biovidro particulado na reparação de defeito experimental em mandíbula de cães / Histological evaluation of particulate bioglass in repair of mandible experimental defects in dogs

Avaliou-se histologicamente o biovidro particulado como substituto ósseo na regeneração de defeitos no osso alveolar da mandíbula, utilizando-se 28 cães adultos, divididos em dois grupos. Foram criados defeitos ósseos na superfície vestibular da mandíbula, entre as raízes mesial e distal do quarto pré-molar direito. No grupo tratado, o defeito foi preenchido com biovidro enquanto no outro, o grupo-controle, o defeito permaneceu sem preenchimento. Aos 8, 14, 21, 42, 60, 90 e 120 dias do pós-operatório, foram coletadas amostras da região da falha óssea de dois animais de cada grupo para a análise histológica sob microscopia de luz. No grupo-controle, observou-se início do processo de reparação óssea aos 14 dias que evoluiu até que, aos 120 dias, não havia mais limite entre as margens do defeito e o novo osso. No grupo tratado, aos oito dias, observou-se a presença de tecido conjuntivo frouxo altamente vascularizado ao redor das partículas de biovidro, até que aos 60 dias o biovidro havia sido totalmente reabsorvido, e o defeito apresentava-se completamente preenchido por osso trabecular. Conclui-se que o biovidro é biocompatível, é osteocondutor e diminui o tempo de reparação do osso alveolar.

By histological analyses, bioglass was evaluated as a bone substitute in the regeneration of alveolar bone defects in mandibles of 28 dogs, which were distributed in two groups. Defects were made in the vestibular surface of the mandible between the roots of the right fourth premolar tooth. In treated group, defects were filled with bioglass, while it did not receive any treatment in the other, being used as control. For histological analyses, samples including the bone defect area of two animals per group were collected after 8, 14, 21, 42, 60, 90, and 120 days after surgery. In the control group, bone repair began on the day 14th, developing until the day 120th, when no limit between the margins of the defect and the new bone existed. In the treated group, at the day eightieth, loose connective tissue highly vascularized around the bioglass particles was observed and on the day 60th, bioglass had been totally reabsorbed and the defect was completely filled by trabecular bone. It can be concluded that the bioglass is biocompatible and osteoconductive, and shortens the time needed for alveolar bone repair.

Bone response to biosilicates® with different crystal phases

The aim of this study was to investigate the histological and histomorphometrical bone response to three Biosilicates with different crystal phases comparing them to Bioglass®45S5 implants used as control. Ceramic glass Biosilicate and Bioglass®45S5 implants were bilaterally inserted in rabbit femurs and harvested after 8 and 12 weeks. Histological examination did not revealed persistent inflammation or foreign body reaction at implantation sites. Bone and a layer of soft tissue were observed in close contact with the implant surfaces in the medullary canal. The connective tissue presented few elongated cells and collagen fibers located parallel to implant surface. Cortical portion after 8 weeks was the only area that demonstrated significant difference between all tested materials, with Biosilicate 1F and Biosilicate 2F presenting higher bone formation than Bioglass®45S5 and Biosilicate® vitreo (p=0.02). All other areas and periods were statistically non-significant (p>0.05). In conclusion, all tested materials were considered biocompatible, demonstrating surface bone formation and a satisfactory behavior at biological environment.

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar histologicamente e histomorfometricamente a resposta óssea a três diferentes fases cristalinas do Biosilicato®, comparando-os aos implantes de Bioglass®45S5 utilizados como controles. Implantes de cerâmicas de Biosilicato® e implantes de Bioglass®45S5 foram inseridos bilateralmente em fêmures de coelho e avaliações histológicas realizadas após 8 e 12 semanas. As avaliações histológicas não revelaram inflamação persistente ou reação de corpo estranho nos sítios de implantação dos biovidros. A formação de tecido ósseo pôde ser observada em maior quantidade na porção cortical, com tecido conjuntivo sendo observado em íntimo contato com as superfícies dos implantes apenas na porção medular. O tecido conjuntivo apresentou células com forma alongada e fibras de colágeno localizado paralelamente à superfície do implante. A porção cortical (após 8 semanas) foi a única área que demonstrou diferença significante entre os materiais estudados, com o Biosilicato 1F e o Biosilicato 2F demonstrando maior formação de tecido ósseo em contato com a superfície quando compardos aos implantes de Bioglass®45S5 e Biosilicato®vítreo (p=0,02). As outras áreas estudadas nos diferentes períodos não foram consideradas estatisticamente significantes (p>0,05). Pode-se concluir que todos os materiais testados foram considerados biocompatíveis, com formação óssea na superfície e comportamento em ambiente biológico satisfatório.

Researches on the applications of bioglass in orthopaedics / 国际生物医学工程杂志

Bioglass is one of the most important inorganic biomedical materials and is widely used in clinic. Orthopedists and researchers pay more and more attentions to bioglass due to its excellent biocompatibility and bioactivity. This paper introduces the current research status and development of bioglass in bone repairing,bone tissue engineering, anti-infection drug delivery material and interventional therapy. Brief review is given to the potential application of bioglass in orthopaedics.

Experimental research of tissue-engineerring artificial bone in treating bone defect / 中国矫形外科杂志

[Objective]To investigate the efficacy of tissue-engineerring artificial bone in treating rabbit bone defect.[Method]Rabbit bone marrow stromal cell were separated for cell culture,and subculture was done to increase the number of bone marrow stromal cell.A combined grafting material was made of bone marrow stromal cell and bioglass.The mixture,ilium and bioglass were used respectively to repair segment defects created in the radius of rabbits.The repair capability was assessed by figuration,radiography,histochemistry stains,scanning electron microscopy and biomechanical analysis at 12 weeks after operation.[Result]The amount of new bone formation with tissue-engineering artificial bone was more than that of other 3 groups.At 12 weeks the defect was bridged with the appearance of marrow cavities,but the bony healing was not found in the blank controls,which were repaired by fibrous tissue.After 12 weeks,the new bone formation in the group of the combined bone marrow stromal cells and bioglass showed the best performance.There was significant difference between groups.[Conclusion]Bone marrow stromal cell is a kind of good bony stem cell.The mechanism of osteogenesis may attribute to both intramembranous and endochondral ossification.The tissue engineering structuring bone marrow stromal cell is a promising method to repair bone defects.

Histomorphological observation of PerioGlas implanted in muscle and osseous defects / 实用口腔医学杂志

0.05). In bone defects PeroGlas granales bond to bone and new bone formation were observed 4 weeks after operation. The bone defects were repa ired by new bone 12 weeks after PerioGlas implantation. Conclusion: PerioGlas may induce new bone formation in osseous defects.

Biological Effects of bioactive glass and natural coral on periodontal ligament fibroblast-like cell behavior / 대한치주과학회지

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of bioactive glass and natural coral on the human periodontal ligament fibroblast(HPLF) behaviors during the regeneration process of peridontium. To determine the cellular events occuring in the presence of the particles of bioactive glass and natural coral, HPLF were isolated from healthy premolar teeth extracted for orthodontic treatment. Cells were cultured in alphaMEM at 37degrees C, 5% CO2, 95% humidity incubator. Bioactive glass and natural coral were powdered, and each particled(<40micrometer) were placed on the cultured cells at the concentration of 0.3mg/ml, and l,0mg/ml for experimental group. In control group no particles were added. And each group was evaluated by examining the cell morphology under phase-contrast micrograph at 4 day and transmission electron micrograph(TEM) and scanning electron micrograph(SEM) at 14 day, alkaline phosphatase activity at 5 and 9 day, protain synthesis at 4 day, DNA synthesis at 1, 2, 3 and 4 day, cell proliferation at 1, 3, 5,7 and 9 day and the formation of bone nodule at 30 day after culturing all groups in mineralizing supplemented mediun. No significant changes in cell morphology by adding these two matirials were found under phase contrast microscopy and TEM, HPLF phagocytocized each particles suggesting that HPLF is involved in the process of resorbing each particles and that bioactive glass were more biocompatible than natural coral. The ALPase activity of bioactive glass 0.3 mg/ml was similar with control groups and all the rests of control groups were significantly low(P<0.01) indicating a transient dedifferentiation of HPLF in the presence of bioactive glass and natural coral particles. There were no significant differences of protein synthesis between all groups. The DNA synthesis in experimental groups were significantly lower than control groups at 1, 2 and 3 day (P<0.01) but became similar to control groups at 4 day. Between control groups, the DNA synthesis in bioactive glass 0.3mg/ml group was significantly higher than other groups(P (0.01). Cell proliferation in natural coral 1.0mg/ml and bioactive glass l.0mg/ml groups were significantly lower than control group at 3 day(P(0.05) and there were no differences at 5, 7, 9 day. There were more bone nodule formation in experimental groups than in control groups. In conclusion, these results indicated that bioactive glass and natural coral have some effects of a transient dedifferentiation on HPLF and regeneration of periodontal tissues, however any significant cytotoxic effect on HPLF by these two particles were not found.

Utilização de Biogran e Calcitite em defeitos ósseos. Estudo histológico em macacos Cebus apella / Utilization of Biogran and Calcitite in bone defects. Hystologic study in monkeys Cebus apella

A proposição deste trabalho foi avaliar e comparar histologicamente a efetividade do Biogran e Calcitite no preenchimento de cavidades ósseas cirurgicamente criadas, em mandíbulas de quatro macacos adultos jovens Cebus apella. Foram realizadas cirurgicamente três cavidades transfixantes de 5 mm de diâmetro na região de ângulo da mandíbula sendo duas cavidades no lado direito e uma no lado esquerdo. Os defeitos ósseos foram divididos em três grupos de acordo com o material utilizado, sendo: D1 preenchido com biovidro (Biogran); D2, sem preenchimento; e E, preenchido com hidroxiapatita (Calcitite). Após o período de 180 dias os animais foram sacrificados, as peças removidas e processadas para obtenção de cortes histológicos. Após análise histológica descritiva os resultados demonstraram que não ocorreu formação óssea no grupo D2, o material Biogran permitiu neoformação óssea com reparação total do defeito criado sendo este quase totalmente reabsorvido e substituído por tecido ósseo e os poucos cristais restantes do material encontravam-se em íntimo contato com tecido ósseo neoformado. O material Calcitite não permitiu neoformação óssea sendo que os grânulos do material presentes no interior da cavidade apresentaram-se envoltos por tecido conjuntivo fibroso. Baseados nos resultados obtidos podemos concluir que: apenas o biovidro propiciou a obliteração das cavidades por tecido ósseo e que a hidroxiapatita se apresentou, em grande quantidade, envolta por tecido fibroso e ausência de formação óssea

The present study compares the biological behavior of Biogran and Calcitite as fillers of surgical cavities in the mandible of four adult monkeys (Cebus apella). The surgical cavities were prepared through both mandibular cortices, with a diameter of 5 mm, in the angle region. Two cavities were prepared in the right side and one in the left, divided into groups, according to the material employed as follows: 1 - D1 filled with bio-glass (BioGran), 2 - D2 without bio-filling, 3 - E filled with hidroxyapatite (Calcitite). After 180 days the animals were sacrificed and the specimens removed for histological processing. Results showed no bone formation in group D2 (empty cavities). Biogran allowed bone formation and total repair of the bone defect. It was almost totally resorbed and substitued by bone. The few remaining crystals were in intimate contact with newly formed bone. Calcitit did not allow bone formation and granules inside the cavities were involved by connective tissue. Based upon those results, conclusions were: 1) Bio-glass resulted in total obliteration of the surgical cavity with bone; 2) Hydroxyapatite was present in large amount and involved by connective tissue, without newly formed bone