Desmineralización de la Dentina Humana Producida por Irrigantes Endodónticos Combinados

El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar el efecto de soluciones de irrigación endodónticas solas y combinadas sobre iones calcio y fosfato de la dentina radicular ex vivo. Se emplearon 56 discos de dentina obtenidos del tercio medio radicular de premolares inferiores unirradiculares extraídos por razones ortodóncicas. Los discos se dividieron al azar en 8 grupos (n=7). Grupo I: agua destilada (AD), Grupo II: hipoclorito de sodio (NaClO) 1 %, Grupo III: EDTA 17 %, Grupo IV: ácido maleico (AM) 5 %, Grupo V: ácido acético (AA) 5 %, Grupo VI: EDTA 17 % + NaClO 1 %, Grupo VII: AM 5 % + NaClO 1 %, Grupo VIII: AA 5 % + NaClO 1 %. Los segmentos de dentina permanecieron en contacto a 37° C durante 5 min y 2,5 minutos en cada solución cuando se usaron en forma sucesiva. Se determinó la concentración de iones calcio de las soluciones mediante espectrometría de absorción atómica y la concentración de iones fosfatos mediante colorimetría (Wienner Lab.). Los resultados se expresaron en mg/ml/gr de tejido. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó ANOVA y Test de Tukey. AA 5 % y EDTA 17 % se comportaron de manera similar utilizados solos durante 5 minutos, NaClO 1 % no mostró diferencias con el AD. AM 5 % eliminó significativamente más calcio y fosfato que todos los grupos. Todas las soluciones desmineralizaron la dentina, pero AM 5 % durante 5 min fue la solución que más afectó el componente inorgánico de la dentina.

The aim of the present study was to evaluate ex vivo irrigating solutions effect under calcium and phosphates dentin ions, using them alone and combined. In this study 56 dentin discs where used. They were obtained from middle third of mandibular single-root premolars extracted for orthodontics reasons. Discs were randomly divided into 8 groups (n:7). Group I: Distilled water (DW), Group II: 1 % sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), Group III: 17 % EDTA, Group IV: 5 % maleic acid (MA), Group V: 5 % acetic acid (AA), Group VI: 17 % EDTA + 1 % NaOCl, Group VII: 5 % MA + 1 % NaOCl, Group VIII: 5 % AA + 1 % NaOCl. Dentin segments were kept in contact with irrigating solutions at 37°C for 5 minutes, when used alone, or for 2.5 minutes when used combined. After that, calcium ions (using absorption atomic spectrometry) and phosphorus ions (by colorimetry Wienner Lab.) were determined. Results were expressed in mg/ml/g tissue. Statistical analysis was performed by ANOVA and Tukey test. 5 % AA and 17 % EDTA eliminated similar concentrations of calcium and phosphates ions from dentin at 5 minutes exposure time, while 1 % NaOCl did not present statistical differences with control. 5 % MA eliminated significantly more calcium and phosphates ions than the rest of analyzed groups. Every tested solutions demineralized human dentin, but 5 % MA used for 5 minutes did it the most.

Research progress on root canal irrigation disinfection drugs / 口腔疾病防治

@#Endodontic infection control is crucial to successful root canal treatment. Irrigation is the key step in endodontic procedures, and the application of root canal irrigation and disinfection medications play an important role. How to enhance antibacterial effects and functions in removing tissues while maintaining biocompatibility is a hot topic in endodontics. Currently, insights to address this issue can be split into two categories: one, the modification or combination of conventional endodontic irrigation solutions, and two, the development of novel endodontic irrigation solutions with new technologies and materials, for instance, nanomaterials and natural exacts. However, conventional endodontic irrigation solutions, such as sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine, are still the first choice in clinical practice. Most novel endodontic irrigation solutions remain at the pre-clinical laboratory stage. Clinical research and relevant data are required to determine whether various methods can improve endodontic irrigation. From basic research to clinical application is the direction for advancing to the next stage. The present article focuses on research progress on endodontic irrigation, especially concerning its antibacterial mechanism, characteristics and efficacy, to provide a reference for future clinical translation.

APPLICATIONS OF COLD IN ENDODONTICS

Historically cryotherapy, the application of cold for treatment has been used to manage pain and in?ammation. Its role in medicine and dentistry is well established while its applications in endodontics is promising. This review is aimed to cover the aspects of cold applications in endodontics such as in manufacture of endodontic ?les, diagnosis and therapeutics especially during root canal treatment.

Determination of residual parachloroaniline produced by endodontic treatment after the use of 5% sodium hypochlorite and 2% chlorhexidine combined: an ex-vivo study

ABSTRACT: Aim: The objective of this work was to determine the concentrations of irrigating solutions and the residual content of parachloroaniline (PCA) formed after endodontic irrigation, using 5% NaOCl, 0.9% NaCl, 10% EDTA and 2% CHX 2%. Methodology Twenty premolars were used and 13 samples were collected per tooth from each of the treatment phases. Samples of: NaOCl, EDTA, CHX and PCA were quantified by UV and visible spectrophotometry. Results: Sodium hypochlorite decreased its concentration from 3.8% to 3.4% in phases 1 to 4. In phases 5, 6 and 7, residual NaOCl was measured with concentrations of 0.007%, 0.003% and 0.001% %. The concentration of EDTA decreased to 8.85% in phase 8. In phases 9, 10 and 11, irrigated with serum, EDTA was quantified with concentrations of 0.013% to 0.002% and NaOCl values of 0.0011% to 0, 0006%. In phases 12 and 13, CHX concentrations were 1.850% and 1.812% and PCA values were 0.0005% and 0.0007%. PCA formation occurred in presence of 2% CHX and residual NaClO and was detected colorimetrically in phases 12 and 13. Conclusions. During endodontic irrigation the concentration of 5% NaOCl decreases significantly in the first four phases and the concentrations of EDTA and CHX also decrease. There is PCA training in the last stages of the procedure.

Antibiofilm and Antibacterial Activities of Farnesol and Xylitol as Potential Endodontic Irrigants

This study investigated the antibiofilm and antibacterial effects of farnesol and xylitol in a series of experiments in order to evaluate their potential use as root canal irrigants. The following substances were tested: 0.2% farnesol; 5% and 20% xylitol; 0.2% farnesol plus 20% xylitol; and saline (control). For comparison with an established endodontic irrigant, 2.5% NaOCl was included in each test. Three experiments were conducted: the crystal violet assay, to evaluate the effects on the biofilm biomass; the dentin disinfection test, to evaluate the effects on bacterial viability in biofilms; and the root canal disinfection test, to simulate the use in the root canal environment. Farnesol was the most effective substance in reducing the biofilm biomass, followed by 20% xylitol. All substances affected bacterial viability in biofilms; farnesol showed the best results followed by the farnesol/xylitol combination. Irrigation with all substances significantly reduced the bacterial load (p<0.001), but only the farnesol/xylitol combination was significantly more effective than saline (p=0.02). NaOCl was more effective than any other substance tested in the three experiments (p<0.001). The findings demonstrated that farnesol affected both the biofilm biomass and the viability of cells in the biofilm, while 20% xylitol affected only the biofilm biomass. Although not more effective than NaOCl, the combination of these two antibiofilm substances has potential to be used in endodontics in certain situations.

Este estudo investigou os efeitos antibiofilme e antibacteriano de farnesol e xilitol em uma série de experimentos para avaliar seu uso potencial como irrigante de canais radiculares. As seguintes substâncias foram testadas: farnesol a 0,2%; xilitol a 5% e 20%; farnesol a 0,2% combinado com xilitol a 20%; e solução salina (controle). NaOCl foi testado para comparação. Três experimentos foram conduzidos: o teste do cristal violeta para avaliar os efeitos sobre a biomassa de biofilme, o teste da desinfecção de fragmentos de dentina para avaliar os efeitos na viabilidade bacteriana nos biofilmes e o teste da desinfecção de canal radicular para simular o uso no ambiente do canal radicular. Farnesol foi o mais eficaz, seguido por xylitol a 20%. Todas as substâncias afetaram a viabilidade bacteriana nos biofilmes; farnesol mostrou os melhores resultados, seguido pela combinação farnesol/xilitol. A irrigação com todas as substâncias reduziu significativamente a carga bacteriana (p<0,001), mas somente a combinação farnesol/xilitol foi significativamente mais eficaz que a solução salina (p=0,02). NaOCl foi mais eficaz que qualquer outra substância testada nos três experimentos (p<0,001). Os achados demonstraram que farnesol afetou tanto a biomassa de biofilme quanto a viabilidade das células no biofilme, enquanto que xilitol a 20% afetou a biomassa de biofilme. Embora não mais eficazes que NaOCl, combinações dessas duas substâncias antibiofilmes têm o potencial de ser usadas na Endodontia, em determinadas situações.

Contenido químico de soluciones después de la irrigación del conducto radicular dentario / Chemical content of solutions after irrigation of the tooth root canal / Conteúdo químico das soluções após a irrigação do canal dentário radicular

Durante el tratamiento endodóntico, la irrigación del conducto radicular permite remover los residuos de los túbulos dentinarios. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el contenido de soluciones de irrigación extraídas del conducto radicular luego de la pulpectomía en dientes con pulpitis y con necrosis pulpar, con el fin de determinar aquéllas menos agresivas sobre la dentina radicular. Se trabajó en 80 dientes humanos superiores unirradiculares y con NaClO 1%, EDTA 17%, Ca(OH)2 1%, clorhexidina 0,2% y agua destilada. Se aspiró el contenido de tres irrigaciones y se determinó pH, proteínas totales, hidroxiprolina, calcio y fósforo. El pH de las soluciones no tuvo cambios significativos. La mayor concentración de proteínas se halló en los aspirados con NaClO de dientes con necrosis y con EDTA de pulpitis, revelando mayor número de bandas por electroforesis con esta última solución. El contenido de hidroxiprolina fue mayor con Ca(OH)2 y con clorhexidina, y el de fósforo con EDTA y con NaClO para ambos tipos de dientes. Se detectó calcio con NaClO y clorhexidina. No hubo resultados diferentes entre dientes con pulpitis y con necrosis pulpar en todas las determinaciones químicas. Las soluciones de NaClO y EDTA resultaron eficaces en la eliminación de restos orgánicos de los conductos radiculares. Sin embargo, NaClO eliminó también calcio y fósforo; y la solución de EDTA, fósforo, posiblemente provenientes de la hidroxiapatita y de complejos proteicos de la dentina.

During endodontic treatment, irrigation of the root canal makes it possible to remove remainders of the dentin tubules. The aim of this study was to evaluate the content of extracted irrigation solutions of root canals after pulpectomy in teeth with pulpitis and pulp necrosis, in order to determine those Enless aggressive on root dentine. Work was performed on 80 unirradicular upper human teeth, with 1% NaClO, 17% EDTA, 1% Ca(OH)2, 0.2% chlorhexidine and distilled water. The content of three irrigations was aspired and pH, total proteins, hydroxiproline, calcium and phosphor were determined. pH of the solutions showed no significant changes. A greater protein concentration was obtained with NaClO from teeth with necrosis and with EDTA from teeth with pulpitis; the greatest number of electrophoretic bands were revealed with EDTA. The hydroxiproline content was greater with Ca(OH)2 and with chlorhexidine, and that of phosphor was greater with EDTA and with NaClO for both types of teeth. Calcium was detected with NaClO and chlorhexidine. There were no different results between teeth with pulpitis and those with pulp necrosis in all chemical determinations. NaClO and EDTA solutions were effective in the elimination of organic rests from the root canal. Nevertheless, NaClO also eliminated calcium and phosphor, and the EDTA solution eliminated phosphor, possibly originated from hydroxiapatite and from protein complexes of dentin.

Durante o tratamento do endodóntico, a irrigação do canal radicular permite remover os resíduoss dos túbulos dentinários. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o conteúdo das soluções de irrigação extraídas do canal radicular após a pulpectomia em dentes com pulpite e com necrose pulpar, com a finalidade de determinar aquelas menos agresivas sobre a dentina radicular. O trabalho foi em 80 dentes humanos superiores unirradiculares e com NaClO 1%, EDTA 17%, Ca(OH)2 1%, clorexidina 0.2% e água destilada. Foi aspirado o conteúdo de três irrigações e se determinou pH, proteínas totais, hidroxiprolina, cálcio e fósforo. O pH das soluções não teve mudanças significativas. A maior concentração de proteínas foi encontrada nas aspirações com NaClO de dentes com necrose e o EDTA da pulpite, revelando maior número de faixas por eletroforese com esta última solução. O conteúdo de hidroxiprolina foi maior com Ca(OH)2 e com clorexidina, e o de fósforo com EDTA e com NaClO para ambos os tipos de dentes. Foi detectado cálcio com NaClO e clorexidina. Não houve resultados diferentes entre dentes com pulpite e com necrose pulpar em todas as determinações químicas. As soluções de NaClO e EDTA resultaram eficazes na eliminação de restos orgânicos dos condutos radiculares. Entretanto, NaClO eliminou também cálcio e fósforo; e a solução de EDTA, fósforo, possivelmente provenientes da hidroxiapatita e de complexos proteicos da dentina.

Ultrasonic irrigation in the removal of smear layer and Enterococcus faecalis from root canals

Aim: This study evaluated both smear layer removal and reduction of Enterococcus faecalis after instrumentation with ultrasonic irrigation. Methods: Root canals were experimentally inoculated with E. faecalis for 20 days and microbiological samples were collected before and after chemomechanical preparation by using sterilized absorbent paper points. The irrigation solutions used were NaOCl 2.5% and EDTA 17%. In Group 1 (G1), conventional irrigation was used, whereas in Group 2 (G2) ultrasonic irrigation was performed. In group 3 (control), root canals were irrigated with distilled water. The samples were inoculated in BHI broth and turbidity was observed after 48 h to evaluate the reduction in the number of bacteria. Residual smear layer was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results: The results showed no significant differences between ultrasonic and conventional irrigation. Conclusions: It was concluded that the level of disinfection and cleanliness of root canals achieved with ultrasonic irrigation is comparable to that obtained by conventional methods.