A microscopia eletrônica de varredura pode ser usada para medir quantitativamente a rugosidade da dentina? / Can Scanning Electron Microscopy be used to quantitatively measure dentine roughness?

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine if SEM used with imaging software could be used to quantitatively determine the extent of dentine roughness due to tooth-brushing. Material and methods: Flat, polished dentine surfaces were subjected to 25,000 cycles of simulated tooth-brushing at 2 strokes per second with a load of 200 g. At the end of the brushing cycle, dentine surfaces were first assessed using profilometry and then subjected to SEM analysis. Ra (average roughness) readings were obtained for profilometric assessment. Using imaging software, the horizontal distance between adjacent characteristic grooves noted on micrographs was measured, ensuring that the middle of each crest of the associated groove was used as the reference point, the Crest-to-Crest distance (C-C distance). These two parameters were examined statistically for correlation. Results: When Spearman Rank tests were utilized the correlation between average Ra and crest to crest measurements was 0.709 (p <0.01). The Bland Altman plot, however, showed poor agreement between the two test parameters. Conclusion: Further work is needed to validate the use of this methodology in the quantitative assessment of tooth surface loss due to abrasion (AU)

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar se o MEV usado com software de imagem poderia ser usado para determinar quantitativamente a extensão da rugosidade da dentina devido à escovação dentária. Material e Métodos: Superfícies dentinárias planas e polidas foram submetidas a 25.000 ciclos de escovação dentária simulada a 2 movimentos por segundo com uma carga de 200g. No final do ciclo de escovação, as superfícies dentinárias foram primeiro avaliadas por perfilometria e depois submetidas à análise MEV. Leituras de Ra (rugosidade média) foram obtidas para avaliação perfilométrica. Utilizando um software de imagem, foi medida a distância horizontal entre sulcos característicos adjacentes observados nas micrografias, garantindo que o meio de cada crista do sulco associado fosse usado como ponto de referência, a distância crista a crista (distância CC). Esses dois parâmetros foram examinados estatisticamente para correlação. Resultados: Quando foram utilizados os testes de Spearman Rank, a correlação entre a média de Ra e as medidas de crista a crista foi de 0,709 (p<0,01). O gráfico de Bland Altman, no entanto, mostrou fraca concordância entre os dois parâmetros de teste. Conclusão: Mais trabalhos são necessários para validar o uso desta metodologia na avaliação quantitativa da perda da superfície dentária devido à abrasão(AU)

Qualitative Characterization of the Abrasive Component of Charcoal-Containing Toothpastes and the Effect on Dentin Roughness / Caracterización Cualitativa del Componente Abrasivo de las Pastas Dentales que Contienen Carbón Vegetal y la Rugosidad de la Dentina

This study investigated the effect of commercially available whitening toothpastes containing charcoal on dentin. Nine charcoal-containing toothpastes were compared with 3 whitening toothpastes (positive control) and distilled water (negative control). Periodontally hopeless molars were cleaned and washed and the occlusal table removed to expose dentin. The teeth were mounted in auto-polymerizing resin and exposed dentine surfaces polished with water-cooled decreasing grits of silica carbide paper up to 1500 grit. Baseline average roughness (Ra) measurements were taken. Specimens were then mounted in an automatic tooth-brushing machine and brushed for 5000 cycles. Repeat Ra measurements were taken. Specimens were brushed in 5000-cycle increments up to 25,000 cycles with Ra measurements being taken at each time point. Between abrasive challenges specimens were stored in distilled water. All toothpaste samples were sputter coated and examined under a scanning electron microscope to qualify the shape and size of the abrasive components of the formulations. Data were analyzed using a two-way analysis of variance with post hoc Bonferroni. The results demonstrated that the abrasive effect, in terms of increasing Ra, on dentin was noted as early as 5000 cycles for all the tested toothpastes (p<0.05). The effect of continued brushing showed an overall cumulative effect on dentine roughness up to 25000 cycles. When toothpastes were compared between groups at each time-point, dentin specimens brushed with Pursito were statistically similar to the control group. At 25,000 cycles all dentin samples were significantly rougher compared to Pursito and the control groups. It may be concluded that all the tested toothpastes have an abrasive effect on dentin surfaces.

Este estudio investigó el efecto sobre la dentina de las pastas dentales blanqueadoras disponibles en el mercado que contienen carbón vegetal. Se compararon nueve dentífricos que contenían carbón vegetal con 3 dentífricos blanqueadores (control positivo) y agua destilada (control negativo). Los molares sin material periodontal se limpiaron y lavaron y se retiró la tabla oclusal para exponer la dentina. Los dientes se montaron en resina autopolimerizable y las superficies expuestas de la dentina se pulieron con papel de carburo de sílice de grano decreciente enfriado con agua hasta grano 1500. Se tomaron medidas de rugosidad promedio (Ra) de referencia. Luego, las muestras se montaron en una máquina automática de cepillado de dientes y se cepillaron durante 5000 ciclos. Se tomaron medidas repetidas de Ra. Las muestras se cepillaron en incrementos de 5000 ciclos hasta 25 000 ciclos y se tomaron medidas de Ra en cada punto de tiempo. Entre periodos abrasivos, las muestras se almacenaron en agua destilada. Todas las muestras de pasta de dientes se recubrieron por pulverización catódica y se examinaron bajo un microscopio electrónico de barrido para calificar la forma y el tamaño de los componentes abrasivos de las formulaciones. Los datos se analizaron utilizando un análisis de varianza de dos vías de Bonferroni post hoc. Los resultados demostraron que el efecto abrasivo, en términos de aumento de Ra, sobre la dentina se notó ya en 5000 ciclos para todas las pastas dentales probadas (p<0,05). El efecto del cepillado continuo mostró un efecto acumulativo general sobre la rugosidad de la dentina hasta 25.000 ciclos. Cuando se compararon las pastas dentales entre los grupos en cada momento, las muestras de dentina cepilladas con Pursito fueron estadísticamente similares al grupo de control. A los 25.000 ciclos, todas las muestras de dentina eran significativamente más ásperas en comparación con Pursito y los grupos controles. Se puede concluir que todas las pastas dentales probadas tienen un efecto abrasivo sobre las superficies dentinarias.

Failure behavior of zirconia crowns subjected to air abrasion with different particle sizes

Abstract This study aimed to investigate the failure behavior of 3 mol.% yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (3Y-TZP) prosthetic crowns air-abraded with aluminum oxide (AO) particles of different sizes. Ninety ceramic premolar crowns were produced with 3Y-TZP frameworks veneered with porcelain. Crowns were randomly divided into three groups, according to the size of the air abrasion AO particles (n = 30): (GC) untreated (control); (G53) 53 µm; (G125) 125 µm. Air abrasion was performed with 0.25 mpa pressure, 10-mm distance, for 10 s. Crowns were adhesively cemented to dentin analog abutments. Specimens were loaded in compression to failure, in 37oC distilled water, using a universal testing machine (n = 30). Fractographic analysis was performed using a stereomicroscope and SEM. The roughness of the crown's inner surface was evaluated using an optical profilometer (n = 10). Fracture load data were statistically analyzed with Weibull analysis and roughness data with Kruskal-Wallis (α = 0.05). GC had the lowest characteristic fracture load (L0), while G53 and G125 had higher and statistically similar L0 values. The Weibull modulus (m) was similar among groups. The failure modes observed were catastrophic failure and porcelain chipping. There were no differences between the roughness parameters for the experimental groups (p > 0.05). The size of the AO particles did not affect the fracture load and failure mode of 3Y-TZP crowns. Air abrasion with 53 µm and 125 µm particles resulted in a higher fracture load of ceramic crowns than the untreated group while maintaining their reliability and surface characteristics.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar o efeito do jateamento com óxido de alumínio (AO) com diferentes tamanhos de partículas no comportamento de fratura de coroas protéticas de zircônia tetragonal estabilizada com 3 mol% de ítria (3Y-TZP). Noventa coroas cerâmicas de pré-molares foram produzidas com infraestruturas de 3Y-TZP recobertas com porcelana. As coroas foram divididas aleatoriamente em três grupos, de acordo com o tamanho das partículas de AO do jateamento (n = 30): (GC) não tratada (controle); (G53) 53 µm; (G125) 125 µm. O jateamento foi realizado com pressão de 0,25 MPa, distância de 10 mm, por 10 s. As coroas foram cimentadas adesivamente em pilares análogos à dentina. As coroas foram testadas em compressão até a falha, em água destilada a 37ºC, usando uma máquina universal de ensaios (n = 30). A análise fractográfica foi realizada usando estereomicroscópio e MEV. A rugosidade da superfície interna das coroas foi avaliada usando um perfilômetro óptico (n = 10). Os dados de carga de fratura foram analisados ​​estatisticamente com análise de Weibull e os dados de rugosidade com Kruskal-Wallis (( = 0,05). GC apresentou a menor carga característica de fratura (L0), enquanto G53 e G125 apresentaram valores de L0 maiores e estatisticamente semelhantes. O módulo de Weibull (m) foi semelhante entre os grupos. Os modos de falha observados foram falha catastrófica e lascamento da porcelana. Não houve diferenças entre os parâmetros de rugosidade para os grupos experimentais (p > 0,05). O tamanho das partículas de AO não afetou a carga de fratura e o modo de falha das coroas 3Y-TZP. O jateamento com partículas de 53 µm e 125 µm resultou em maior carga de fratura das coroas cerâmicas do que o grupo não tratado, mantendo sua confiabilidade e características de superfície.

Effect of novel pre-sintered zirconia surface treatment on shear bond strength between zirconia and veneering porcelain compared to conventional surface treatments: an in-vitro study / Efeito de um novo tratamento de superfície de zircônia pré-sinterizada na resistência ao cisalhamento entre zircônia e porcelana em comparação com os tratamentos de superfície convencionais: estudo in vitro

Objective: to evaluate the effect of novel zirconia surface treatment method on shear bond strength between zirconia and veneering porcelain compared to air abrasion and CoJet surface treatment methods. Material and Methods: twenty-one zirconia ceramic discs were fabricated with diameter of 7mm and 3mm thickness and divided according to surface treatment into three subgroups, control group I: Air Abrasion (n=7), group II: CoJet (n=7) and group III: Z-etch (n=7). Porcelain was built over the zirconia specimens with a customized mold and fired in a ceramic furnace. All specimens were thermocycled (20000 cycles) between 5°C ­ 55 °C with a dwell time of 30 seconds in distilled water and shear bond strength of veneering porcelain to each zirconia specimen was tested using a universal testing machine. Results: numerical data were explored for normality by checking the distribution of data and using tests of normality (Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk tests). One-way ANOVA test was used to compare between the groups. There was a statistically significant difference between the three groups (P-value = 0.002, Effect size = 0.503). Pair-wise comparisons between groups revealed that Z-etch showed the statistically significantly highest mean shear bond strength. Conclusion: zirconia coating using z-etch is showing promising results in promoting higher bond strength than conventional surface treatment methods as air abrasion and silica coating (AU)

Objetivo: avaliar o efeito do novo método de tratamento de superfície de zircônia na resistência ao cisalhamento entre a zircônia e a porcelana de cobertura em comparação com os métodos de abrasão a ar e jateamento com CoJet. Material e Métodos: vinte e um discos de zircônia foram confeccionados com diâmetro de 7mm e espessura de 3mm e divididos de acordo com o tratamento de superfície em três subgrupos, grupo controle I: Abrasão a ar (n=7), grupo II: CoJet (n=7) e grupo III: Z-etch (n=7). A porcelana foi aplicada sobre os espécimes de zircônia com um molde personalizado e sinterizada em forno de cerâmica. Todos os espécimes foram termociclados (20.000 ciclos) entre 5°C - 55°C com um tempo de permanência de 30 segundos em água destilada e a resistência ao cisalhamento da porcelana de cobertura foi testada através de uma máquina de ensaio universal. Resultados: os dados numéricos foram avaliados quanto à normalidade, verificando a distribuição dos dados e utilizando testes de normalidade (testes de Kolmogorov-Smirnov e Shapiro-Wilk). O teste ANOVA de um fator foi utilizado para comparar os grupos. Houve uma diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os três grupos (P-valor = 0,002, tamanho do efeito = 0,503). As comparações pareadas entre os grupos revelaram que o Z-etch apresentou a resistência de união ao cisalhamento estatisticamente significativamente mais alta. Conclusão: o revestimento de zircônia utilizando Z-etch mostrou resultados promissores para o aumento da resistência de união em comparação aos métodos convencionais de tratamento de superfície, como abrasão a ar e revestimento de sílica (AU)

Susceptibility of fluorotic enamel to dental erosion-abrasion

Abstract Dental hard tissue conditions can be of pre- or post-eruptive nature, such as enamel fluorosis and erosive tooth wear (ETW), respectively. Dental enamel fluorosis is caused by the chronic and excessive intake of fluoride during enamel development, leading to increased fluoride concentration and increased porosity. ETW has become a common clinical condition and often impairs dental function and aesthetics. This in vitro study tested the hypothesis that fluorotic enamel presents different susceptibility to dental erosion-abrasion. It consisted of a 3×3×2 factorial design, considering a) fluorosis severity: sound (TF0), mild (TF1-2), moderate (TF3-4); b) abrasive challenge: low, medium, and high; and c) erosive challenge: yes or no. A total of 144 human teeth were selected according to the three fluorosis severity levels (n=48), and subdivided into six groups (n = 8) generated by the association of the different erosive and abrasive challenges. Enamel blocks (4×4 mm) were prepared from each tooth and their natural enamel surfaces subjected to an erosion-abrasion cycling model. After cycling, the depth of the lesions in enamel was assessed by profilometry. ANOVA showed that the three-way and two-way interactions among the factors were not significant (p > 0.20). Enamel fluorosis level (p=0.638) and abrasion level (p = 0.390) had no significant effect on lesion depth. Acid exposure caused significantly more enamel surface loss than water (p < 0.001). Considering the limitations of this in vitro study, fluorosis did not affect the susceptibility of enamel to dental erosion-abrasion.

Prevalence and Development Factors of Increased Tooth Abrasion in Residents of Kaspiysk

Background: Loss of hard tissues is diverse in its localization and can manifest itself in the area of one, several or all of the patient's teeth, one of the most serious consequences of this pathology is a decrease in the height of the lower third of the face. Materials and Methods: The paper presents the results of a comprehensive dental examination and survey data of 98 patients. During the study, patients were divided by age groups, gender characteristics, pathological disorders and depending on the plane of erasure (horizontal, vertical, mixed) teeth. The prevalence and factors of the development of increased abrasion of hard tissues of teeth were determined. Conclusion: Local exogenous and general endogenous factors turned out to be a more frequent cause of increased tooth abrasion for residents of the city of Kaspiysk.

Effect of different toothpastes on permeability and roughness of eroded dentin / Efeito de diferentes cremes dentais na permeabilidade e rugosidade da dentina erodida

ABSTRACT Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is characterized by rapid, acute pain arising from exposed dental tubules. Aim: the aim of this study was to evaluate the roughness, tubule occlusion, and permeability of eroded dentin brushed with different toothpastes. Materials and Method: ninety bovine teeth were cut into blocks. Thirty hemifaces were protected with varnish and the other sixty were submitted to permeability tests. Specimens were divided into groups according to the dentifrices: without fluoride (WF), sodium fluoride (NaF), and stannous fluoride (SnF2). The blocks were subjected to a 5-day erosive-abrasive protocol. Surface roughness and dentinal tubule occlusion (n=10) were assessed for both control and test hemifaces of the same sample along with permeability analysis (n=20). Two-way RM ANOVA and Tukey's post-hoc test were performed (p≤0.05). Results: NaF and SnF2 presented higher roughness than WF. The number of open tubules was higher in WF. Permeability was higher in SnF2, but there was no significant difference between WF and NaF. Conclusions: both fluoride toothpastes occluded dentinal tubules and increased roughness. NaF toothpaste promoted greater decrease in dentin permeability.

RESUMO A hipersensibilidade dentinária (HD) é caracterizada por dor rápida e aguda decorrente de túbulos dentais expostos. Objetivo: este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a rugosidade, oclusão tubular e permeabilidade da dentina erodida escovada com diferentes dentifrícios. Materiais e Método: noventa dentes bovinos foram seccionados em blocos. Trinta hemifaces foram protegidas com verniz e outras sessenta foram submetidas à permeabilidade. Os espécimes foram divididos em grupos de acordo com os dentifrícios: sem flúor (SF), fluoreto de sódio (NaF) e fluoreto estanoso (SnF2). Em seguida, os blocos foram submetidos a um protocolo erosivo-abrasivo de 5 dias. A rugosidade da superfície e a oclusão do túbulo dentinário (n = 10) foram avaliadas para ambas as hemifaces de controle e teste da mesma amostra, também realizou-se a análise de permeabilidade (n = 20). Two-way RM ANOVA e pós-teste de Tukey foram realizados (p≤0,05). Resultados: NaF e SnF2 apresentaram rugosidade superior ao SF. O número de túbulos abertos foi maior em SF. Não encontramos diferenças significativas entre SF e NaF em relação à permeabilidade; entretanto, SnF2 apresentou maior permeabilidade. Conclusão: ambos os dentifrícios fluoretados foram capazes de ocluir os túbulos dentinários e aumentar a rugosidade. No entanto, o dentifrício NaF promoveu uma maior diminuição da permeabilidade dentinária.

Effect of different mechanical surface treatments on flexural strength of repaired denture base / Efecto de diferentes tratamientos superficiales mecánicos sobre la resistencia a la flexión de la base de la dentadura reparada

Aim: To assess the effect of different mechanical surface treatments on flexural strength of repaired denture base. Material and Methods: Sixty bar-shaped specimens of heat-polymerized acrylic resin were fabricated, and divided into six groups (n=10). All specimens, except the positive control group (group PC), were sectioned into halves to create a 1-mm clearance. A negative control group with no surface treatment (group NC) was also considered. Other groups underwent different surface treatments: group Laser; treated with erbium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser, group APA; airborne-particle abrasion (APA), group APA plus Laser; a combination of laser and APA, and group Bur; bur grinding. After measuring surface roughness (Ra) with a profilometer, all sectioned specimens were repaired by auto-polymerizing acrylic resin, and thermocycled afterward. Three-point bending test was performed by a universal testing machine. Data were statistically analyzed (α=0.05). Results: The mean surface roughness of all experimental groups were significantly higher than that of group NC (p<0.05). The mean flexural strength of all groups was significantly lower than that of group PC (p<0.05). Group B had significantly higher flexural strength than the other surface-treated groups (p<0.05). Group Laser had significantly higher flexural strength than groups APA (p=0.043) and APA plus Laser (p=0.023). No significant difference was found between groups APA and APA plus Laser (p=0.684). Conclusion: All surface treatments increased the surface roughness and flexural strength compared with the untreated group. The highest flexural strength was observed in specimens treated by bur grinding and then laser, however, it was still significantly lower than intact specimens.

Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto de diferentes tratamientos superficiales mecánicos sobre la resistencia a la flexión de la base de la prótesis reparada. Material y Métodos: Se fabricaron sesenta especímenes en forma de barra de resina acrílica termo-polimerizada y se dividieron en seis grupos (n=10). Todas las muestras, excepto el grupo de control positivo (grupo PC), se seccionaron en mitades para crear un espacio libre de 1 mm. También se consideró un grupo de control negativo sin tratamiento superficial (grupo NC). Otros grupos se sometieron a diferentes tratamientos superficiales: grupo Láser; tratados con láser de erbio: itrio-aluminio-granate (Er:YAG), grupo APA; abrasión por partículas en el aire (APA), grupo APA más láser; una combinación de láser y APA, y grupo Bur; molienda de fresas. Después de medir la rugosidad de la superficie (Ra) con un perfilómetro, todas las muestras seccionadas se repararon con resina acrílica de autopolimerización y se sometieron a termociclado. La prueba de flexión de tres puntos se realizó con una máquina de prueba universal. Los datos se analizaron estadísticamente (α=0,05). Resultados: La rugosidad superficial media de todos los grupos experimentales fue significativamente mayor que la del grupo NC (p<0,05). La resistencia media a la flexión de todos los grupos fue significativamente menor que la del grupo PC (p<0,05). El grupo B tenía una resistencia a la flexión significativamente mayor que los otros grupos tratados en la superficie (p<0,05). El grupo Láser tuvo una resistencia a la flexión significativamente mayor que los grupos APA (p=0,043) y APA más Láser (p=0,023). No se encontró diferencia significativa entre los grupos APA y APA más Láser (p=0,684). Conclusión: Todos los tratamientos superficiales aumentan la rugosidad de la superficie y la resistencia a la flexión en comparación con el grupo sin tratar. La resistencia a la flexión más alta se observó en las muestras tratadas con fresado y luego con láser; sin embargo, aún era significativamente más baja que las muestras intactas.

Automedicação para clareamento dental: quais são seus riscos / Self dental whitening: what are your risks?

O escurecimento dental pode ser interpretado como um ponto de tensão visual e a busca pelo clareamento dos elementos dentários são baseados na percepção individual e imersa sobre interferências culturais que o indivíduo sofre. A preocupação com a estética do sorriso é histórica, tendo diversos mecanismos que foram usados para branquear os dentes e limpá-los (CONSOLARO, 2013). Atualmente, têm-se um forte apelo pelas mídias levando os indivíduos a buscarem meios para alcançarem o referido padrão estético (RAMOS; MONNERAT; PEREZ, 2014). A classificação dos produtos branqueadores como cosméticos traz prejuízo quanto ao uso irracional e sem supervisão, pois decorre de uma ideia diferente que se tem popularmente que apenas medicamentos podem trazer prejuízos à saúde, assim, seria melhor classificá-los como medicamentos, até porque são capazes de acarretarem mudanças fisiológicas (CONSOLARO, 2013). Diante do exposto, a FDA (Food and Drug Administration) começou a classificá-los como medicamentos ou drogas em 1991 (CONSOLARO A; FRANCISCHONE; CONSOLARO R, 2011). Os agentes branqueadores são à base de peróxido de hidrogênio (H2O2) e são encontrados em dentifrícios, enxaguantes bucais, clareamento dental de consultório e caseiro, e a própria água oxigenada usada para bochecho. Outros meios podem ser vistos na busca pelo clareamento dos dentes: o uso do bicarbonato de sódio, dentifrícios mais abrasivos e produtos com carvão ativado

Excessive tooth wear on human dental enamel: a case report / Desgaste excessivo em esmalte dentário humano: relato de caso

Introduction: although reports on dental erosion have appeared in literature for a long time, there is currently a growing interest among researchers and clinicians about this matter. Potential risk factors for loss of dental hard tissue are changed lifestyle and eating patterns, with increased consumption of acid foods and beverages. Case report: an atypical tooth wear on the buccal surfaces of the mandibular teeth in a 45-year-old woman referred for orthodontic treatment, associated with the frequent consumption of whiskey and lemon, is reported. A comprehensive approach, such as the recognition of dental erosion joined with a careful investigation about eating habits was performed. Ultrastructural examination of replicas of the teeth showed practically structureless enamel and dentin surfaces. Conclusion: the screening for dental erosion in patients seeking orthodontic treatment is advisable to be a usual procedure. Recommendations for treatment and prophylactic measures are made emphasizing the need of multiprofessional attention.

Introdução: embora relatos sobre erosão dentária já apareçam há bastante tempo na literatura, existe atualmente interesse crescente entre pesquisadores e clínicos sobre esse assunto. Fatores que representam riscos potenciais para a perda de tecido duro do dente são as mudanças no estilo de vida e no padrão de alimentação, com o aumento no consumo de alimentos e bebidas ácidas. Relato de caso: lesões atípicas de desgaste dentário na superfície vestibular das unidades inferiores, em uma mulher com 45 de idade, encaminhada para tratamento ortodôntico, associadas ao consumo frequente de uísque e limão, foram relatadas. Uma abordagem abrangente, como o reconhecimento da erosão dentária, em conjunção com a investigação cuidadosa dos hábitos alimentares, foi realizada. O exame por meio da microscopia eletrônica de varredura, realizada em réplicas dos dentes, revelou superfícies de esmalte e dentina praticamente desprovidos de elementos estruturais. Conclusão: sugere-se que uma avaliação direcionada à busca por erosão dentária em pacientes que procuram por tratamento ortodôntico seja um procedimento rotineiro. A atenção multiprofissional, envolvendo o tratamento e o uso de medidas preventivas, é essencial para a adequada atuação junto ao paciente.

Clinical Effectiveness of Composite Resin Bonded with Universal Adhesive for the Restoration of Non-Carious Cervical Lesions Using Air Abrasion: A Randomised Controlled Trial

ABSTRACT @#Restorative treatment is very challenging for non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) due to functional and structural complexities. The purpose of this randomised controlled trial (RCT) was to evaluate the clinical performance of nanocomposite restorations bonded using universal adhesive in self-etch mode with and without air abrasive surface treatment for NCCLs. A total of 70 NCCLs, from a group of consenting patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria, were recruited for the study. The study was carried out following CONSORT guidelines. Block randomisation was done for equal allocation of lesions into; Group 1 (surface treatment with alumina air abrasion) and Group 2 (control group without mechanical surface treatment). The lesions were restored with nanocomposite using a universal bonding agent in self-etch mode. The clinical performance of the restorations was evaluated by two examiners using modified United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria at baseline, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. A Chi-square test was performed for inter-group comparison. Cochran’s Q test and Dunn’s post hoc analysis were used for intra-group comparison. The inter-group comparison revealed no statistically significant difference between the experimental and control group for all the parameters assessed. With the intra-group analysis, it was found that there was a significant decrease in the performance of the restorations concerning marginal staining, marginal adaptation and surface texture during the evaluation period (p < 0.05). However, all of them demonstrated clinically acceptable performance. According to the results of this RCT, it was concluded that airborne particle abrasion of NCCLs did not improve the clinical performance of nanocomposite resin bonded using universal adhesive.

Comportamiento de las lesiones cervicales no cariosas en pacientes de la clínica estomatológica de Jimaguayú / Behavior of non-carious cervical lesions in patients from the dental clinic of the Jimaguayú municipality

RESUMEN Fundamento: las lesiones cervicales no cariosas son aquellas que se producen por la pérdida de tejido dental debido a causas diferentes de la bacteriana. Las mismas han ganado la atención de investigadores debido a la alta prevalencia con la que se han presentado. Objetivo: describir el comportamiento de las lesiones cervicales no cariosas en pacientes de la clínica estomatológica del municipio Jimaguayú en la provincia Camagüey. Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo observacional analítico y transversal. Se tuvo como población de estudio a 54 pacientes de 20 años y más que presentaron lesiones cervicales no cariosas, se tomaron en consideración variables tales como: sexo, tipo de lesión, factores de riesgo y grupos dentarios afectados. Resultados: las personas mayores de 60 años fueron las más afectadas por este tipo de lesiones. Los hombres prevalecieron con relación a las mujeres, las que a su vez fueron más afectadas por las abfracciones. El factor de riesgo más asociado al origen de estas enfermedades fue la técnica de cepillado incorrecta y se tuvo en cuenta que en un mismo paciente pudieron incidir más de un factor de riesgo. Los premolares fueron los dientes más afectados y en menor medida los incisivos. Conclusiones: se deben considerar a las lesiones cervicales no cariosas como un problema de salud de origen multifactorial y con una clara repercusión sobre la integridad de los tejidos dentarios.

ABSTRACT Background: non-carious cervical lesions are those that are produced by the loss of dental tissue due to causes other than bacterial. They have gained the attention of researchers due to the high prevalence with which they have been presented. Objective: to describe the behavior of non-carious cervical lesions in patients from the dental clinic of the Jimaguayú municipality of Camagüey. Methods: descriptive, observational, analytical and cross-sectional study was carried out with 54 patients of 20 years old and older who presented non-carious cervical lesions as the study population, taking into consideration variables such as sex, type of lesion, risk factors and affected dental groups. Results: people over 60 years of age were the most affected by this type of injury. Men prevailed in relation to women, who in turn were more affected by abfractions. The risk factor most associated with the origin of these pathologies was the incorrect brushing technique and it was taken into account that more than one risk factor could have an impact on the same patient. The premolars were the teeth most affected and to a lesser extent the incisors. Conclusions: non-carious cervical lesions should be considered as a health problem of multifactorial origin and with a clear repercussion on the integrity of the dental tissues.

Avaliação qualitativa de dentes artificiais de resina acrílica após escovação simulada / Qualitative evaluation of artificial acrylic resin teeth after simulated brushing

Introdução: os dentes artificiais de resina acrílica são amplamente utilizados na confecção de próteses, por apresentarem propriedades físicas, mecânicas e biológicas, além de características de fácil manuseio. No entanto, devido sua característica de baixa resistência à abrasão, a escovação pode levar à perda de massa dos dentes artificiais e aumento da rugosidade. Objetivo: avaliar de forma qualitativa a rugosidade superficial e polimento de dentes artificiais das marcas Hereaus Premium; Trilux e Vita, após período de 1 ano de escovação, com fotografias em Lupa Estereoscópica. Metodologia: para a realização deste estudo, serão utilizados 10 dentes artificiais de cada marca comercial (Trilux, Vita e Hereaus Premium). Os dentes serão fixados com resina ortoftálica em tubo de PVC de 15 mm de espessura. Para o teste de abrasão, será usada uma máquina de escovação simulada com escovas de dentes de cerdas macias e solução de pasta de dente. As imagens serão obtidas com câmera digital acoplada a lupa estereoscópica. A rugosidade superficial e o polimento serão analisados antes da escovação simulada e após 12 meses de escovação através das imagens. Resultados: após o teste de abrasão foi observado a presença de um desgaste superficial e/ou ranhuras na superfície dos dentes artificiais em todos os grupos. Porém não houve um padrão similar entre os corpos de prova de um mesmo grupo. Conclusão: Pode-se concluir que a escovação provocou o aumento da rugosidade superficial e alteração no polimento em todos os dentes artificiais utilizados.

Introduction: acrylic resin artificial teeth are widely used in the manufacture of dentures, as they have physical, mechanical and biological properties, in addition to easy handling characteristics. However, due to its characteristic of low abrasion resistance, brushing can lead to loss of mass of artificial teeth and increase in roughness. Objective: qualitatively evaluate the surface roughness and polishing of artificial teeth of Hereaus Premium brands; Trilux and Vita, after a 1-year brushing period, with photographs using a Stereoscopic Magnifying Glass. Methodology: for this study, 10 artificial teeth of each commercial brand will be used (Trilux, Vita and Hereaus Premium). Teeth will be fixed with orthophthalic resin in a 15 mm thick PVC tube. For the abrasion test, a simulated brushing machine with soft bristle toothbrushes and toothpaste solution will be used. Images will be obtained with a digital camera coupled to a stereoscopic magnifying glass. Surface roughness and polishing will be analyzed before simulated brushing and after 12 months of brushing through the images. Results: after the abrasion test, the presence of surface wear and/ or grooves on the surface of the artificial teeth was observed in all groups. However, there was no similar pattern between the specimens of the same group. Conclusion: it can be concluded that brushing caused an increase in surface roughness and change in polishing in all artificial teeth used.

Relationship between extrinsic factors and non-carious cervical lesions in patients of the National Hospital "Hipólito Unánue"

Non-carious cervical lesions cause destructive dental disorders that actively contribute to the progressive loss of dental structure and the immediate need for dental treatment, due to their multiple symptoms and factors that produce them. Aim: The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between extrinsic factors and non-carious cervical lesions in patients of the National Hospital Hipólito Unánue. Methods: The research was of a descriptive correlative type. The sample consisted of male and female patients between 18 and 65 years old, who attended the carielogy service of this hospital. For data collection, 2 questionnaires were used to estimate the values of the extrinsic factors that allowed us to obtain the necessary information on the variables to be studied. Spearman's Rho was applied to determine the relationship between the variable's study. Results: According to Spearman's Rho of 0.622, compared to p-0.000 <0.01. Between the variables studied; extrinsic factors and noncarious cervical lesions there is a moderate and significant positive correlation. Conclusion: Through this section it was possible to demonstrate the existing relationship between extrinsic variable factors and non-carious cervical lesions, therefore it was concluded that there is a moderate and significant positive correlation in the sample comprised by the patients of the Hospital in mention

Surface treatment and adhesion approaches on polymer-infiltrated ceramic network: influence on the bond strength to resin cement

Aim: To evaluate the effect of different surface treatments and adhesive approaches on the microshear bond strength of resin cement to a polymer-infiltrated ceramic network (PICN). Methods: PICN blocks were randomly assigned into 9 groups (n=10): CTRL: no treatment; HF: 5% hydrofluoric acid etching; HF-S: HF + silane; HF-S-A: HF-S + adhesive (Adper Single Bond 2); HF-UA: HF + universal adhesive (Single Bond Universal); SB: sandblasting with 50 µm Al2O3 particles; SB-S: SB + silane; SB-S-A: SB-S + adhesive; SB-UA: SB + universal adhesive. Resin cement microcylinders (Ø = 0.96 mm; height = 1 mm) (RelyX Ultimate) were built upon the PICN surface after roughness and contact angle measurements. Next, microshear bonding tests (µSBS) were performed (0.5 mm/min) after water storage (37ºC, 90 days) and thermocycling (12,000 cycles; 5ºC-55ºC). Failure modes were observed under stereomicroscope. Bond strength data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA/Tukey's test and t-tests. Kruskal-Wallis/Dunn's tests were conducted for roughness and contact angle data (α = 0.05). Results: A rougher surface and lower contact angles were observed for Sandblasting. HF-S (18.54 ± 2.03 MPa), SB-S (19.00 ± 1.66 MPa) and SB-UA (18.07 ± 2.36 MPa) provided the highest bond strength values, followed by the other treated groups. The CTRL group resulted in lower bond strength (7.18 ± 2.34 MPa). Conclusion: Hydrofluoric acid etching followed by silane application and sandblasting followed by silane or universal adhesive are useful clinical steps to enhance bonding to PICN. Adhesive applications after HF etching have no advantages in bonding to PICN

Avaliação laboratorial da rugosidade e perda de massa de resinas compostas após a escovação com dentifrício clareador / Laboratory evaluation of roughness and weight loss of composite resins after brushing with whitening dentifrice

Introdução: os dentifrícios clareadores têm sido desenvolvidos para oferecer um melhoramento estético, porém por apresentarem maior abrasividade podem desenvolver efeitos adversos na superfície de materiais restauradores, como um aumento da rugosidade superficial, comprometendo a sobrevida das restaurações. Objetivo: analisar a rugosidade e o comportamento da massa de duas resinas compostas submetidas em laboratório à escovação com água destilada (controle) e com dentifrício abrasivo (DA) ­ Colgate Luminous White®. Metodologia: foram confeccionadas 40 amostras, 20 a partir da Resina fotopolimerizável Opallis Lab® e 20 de blocos para sistema CAD/CAM Brava Block®, divididos em quatro grupos: Opallis Lab® + água destilada, Opallis Lab® + DA, Brava Block® + água destilada, Brava Block® + DA. As amostras foram pesadas e a rugosidade aferida antes e após a escovação. Foi utilizada uma máquina de escovação em 14.690 ciclos para simulação de um ano de escovação. Os dados foram tabulados e analisados quanto à variância (ANOVA) e posteriormente realizados o teste de Tukey, comparando as médias, duas a duas. Resultados: quanto ao DA, a resina fotopolimerizável apresentou comportamento limítrofe comparado ao grupo controle, já o bloco CAD/CAM foi estatisticamente significante. Em ambos, a rugosidade reduziu no grupo controle enquanto que no grupo teste aumentou. A perda de massa apenas, foi estatisticamente significante na resina fotopolimerizável. Quando comparados os tipos de resina, não houve significância estatística quanto à rugosidade e a perda de massa. Conclusão: as resinas apresentam comportamentos semelhantes, mas os dentifrícios abrasivos não são recomendados para escovação de materiais restauradores, pois interferem negativamente na rugosidade

Introduction: whitening dentifrices have been developed to offer an aesthetic improvement, however because of their high abrasiveness, may develop adverse effects on the surface of restorative materials, may develop adverse effects on the surface of restorative materials, such as increased surface roughness, compromising the survival of restorations. Objective: analyze the roughness and mass loss of two laboratory composite resins subjected to brushing with distilled water (control) and with abrasive dentifrice (AD), Colgate Luminous White®. Methodology: were prepared 20 samples, 20 from light-curing resin Opallis Lab® and 20 from blocks for CAD/CAM system (Brava Block®), divided into four groups: Opallis Lab® + distilled water, Opallis Lab® + AD, Brava Block® + distilled water, Brava Block® + AD. The samples were weighed and the roughness measured before and after brushing. A brushing machine was used in 14,690 cycles simulating 1 year of brushing. Data were tabulated and analyzed for variance (ANOVA) and later performed the Tukey test, comparing the means, two to two. Results: as for the AD, the light-curing resin presented borderline behavior compared to the control group, when the CAD/CAM block was statistically significant. In both, the roughness decreased in the control group while in the test group it increased. The weight loss was only statistically significant in the light-cured resin. When comparing the types of resin, there wasn't statistical significance as for roughness and weight loss. Conclusion: the tested resins have similar behaviors, but abrasive dentifrices are not recommended for brushing restorative materials, because they interfere negatively in the roughness.

Factors related to the presence of dental erosion and abrasion in peruvian adults / Factores relacionados con la presencia de erosión y abrasión dental en adultos peruanos

Introduction: Non-carious lesions are an oral health problem in adults, consequently it is necessary to create mechanisms for their diagnosis and prevention. Objective: To determine the frequency of erosion, abrasion and related factors in patients treated at a university dental clinic. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 153 adults treated at a university clinic in Lima, Peru, in 2018. Personal aspects (age, sex, characteristics of saliva), dietary factors, health condition, oral habits, and tooth brushing were identified. The presence of abrasion was determined according to clinical criteria through direct observation. Erosion was identified using the Basic Erosive Wear index. Generalized linear models with Poisson distribution with robust variances were used. Results: The frequency of dental abrasion (70.6%) is higher than erosion (26.1%). The presence of erosion is associated with asthma (PR= 2.11), abrasion is related to age and poor dental hygiene habits (PR= 1.67 and 1.30, respectively). Conclusion: The presence of dental abrasion is greater than dental erosion. Age and poor dental habits are factors associated with tooth abrasion. The characteristics of saliva regarding pH and salivary flow were within normal p-values.

Introducción: Las lesiones no cariosas son un problema de salud bucal en adultos siendo necesario establecer mecanismos para su diagnóstico y prevención. Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia de erosión, abrasión y factores relacionados, en pacientes que acudieron a una clínica odontológica docente universitaria. Material y Métodos: Estudio transversal en una muestra de 153 adultos asistentes a una clínica docente asistencial de Lima en el 2018. Se identificaron factores personales (edad, sexo, características de la saliva), factores dietéticos, condición de salud, hábitos orales y cepillado dental. A través de la observación directa se identificó la presencia de abrasión de acuerdo a criterios clínicos, y de erosión utilizando el índice Basic Erosive Wear. Se utilizaron modelos lineales generalizados con distribución de Poisson con varianzas robustas. Resultados: La frecuencia de abrasión dentaria (70,6%) es mayor que la erosión (26,1%). La presencia de erosión está asociada al asma (RP= 2,11), la abrasión está relacionada con la edad y los malos hábitos de la higiene dental (RP= 1,67 y 1,30 respectivamente). Conclusion: La presencia de la abrasión dental es mayor que la erosión dental. La edad y los hábitos dentales inadecuados son factores asociados con la abrasión dentaria. Las características de la saliva en pH y flujo salival estuvieron dentro de los valores normales.

Análise da eficácia de dentifrícios clareadores e seus efeitos na superfície dental: um estudo in vitro / Analysis of the effectiveness of whitening dentifrices and their effects on the dental surface: an in vitro study

O clareamento dos dentes pode ser realizado de várias maneiras, em consultório, no âmbito caseiro ou com a utilização de produtos OTC (Over-the-Counter). Dentre esses produtos, existem os dentifrícios clareadores que prometem clarear e prevenir o manchamento dentário. Objetivos: (1) Investigar o potencial clareador e abrasivo de diferentes dentifrícios no esmalte; e (2) avaliar o efeito do dentifrício Oral-B 3D White Perfection® (Oral-B) na prevenção do escurecimento. Materiais e Métodos: Amostras de esmalte bovino foram pigmentadas e escovadas por 14 dias com água (controle negativo) ou com diferentes produtos: Colgate Total 12® (controle), Oral-B, Sensodyne Branqueador Extra Fresh® (Sensodyne) ou Colgate Luminous White Advanced® (Colgate). Oral-B foi testado antes e após pigmentação. As amostras foram avaliadas quanto à cor (espectrofotômetro) e rugosidade superficial (rugosímetro). Para cálculo de alteração de cor (ΔDE00) se utilizou o sistema CIEDE2000. Os dados foram analisados com os testes Kruskal-Wallis, SNK e Mann-Whitney (α=5%). Resultados: O controle negativo apresentou a menor ΔE00 (p<0,05) e o grupo tratado com Sensodyne resultou nos maiores valores (p<0,05). Quanto à rugosidade superficial, não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos avaliados. O dentifrício Oral-B demonstrou efeito protetivo ao manchamento, resultando em menor alteração de cor (p=0,002). Conclusão: Somente o dentifrício Sensodyne apresentou potencial clareador maior que o dentifrício convencional. A escovação prévia com Oral-B reduziu o manchamento dental, embora não tenha prevenido este totalmente de acontecer. Não foram observadas alterações significativas na rugosidade dos dentes após aplicação dos tratamentos, quando comparado ao controle.

Tooth whitening can be performed at the dental office, at-home or upon the use of OTC (Over-the-Counter) pro-ducts. Among the latter, there are whitening toothpastes that promise to bleach and to prevent tooth staining. Objectives: (1) To investigate the bleaching and abrasive potential of different whitening dentifrices to enamel; and (2) to evaluate the effect of Oral-B 3D White Perfection®(Oral-B) toothpaste in preventing staining. Materials and Methods: Bovine enamel samples were stained and brushed for 14 days with water (negative control) or with different products: Colgate Total 12® (control), Oral-B, Sensodyne Branqueador Extra Fresh® (Sensodyne), and Colgate Luminous White Advanced® (Colgate). Oral-B was also tested before and after staining. The samples were tested by their color (spectrophotometer) and surface roughness (profilometer). Color change (ΔDE00) was cal-culated using the CIEDE2000 color system. The data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis, SNK, and Mann-Whitney tests (α=5%). Results: The negative control showed the lowest ΔE00 (p<0.05), whereas the group treated with Sensodyne resulted in the greatest color change (p<0.05). For surface roughness, there was not any significant difference among the groups. The Oral-B toothpaste showed a protective effect against staining, resulting in the lowest color change (p=0,002). Conclusion: Only Sensodyne toothpaste showed higher whitening potential than the conventional toothpaste. By using Oral-B prior staining reduced significantly the intensity of staining, although without the complete prevention of this event. Significant differences were not observed after treatment concerning roughness in comparison to the control.

A Comparative Evaluation Of Enamel Surface Abrasion Of Three Different Herbal Dentifrices Using A Customized Brushing Model: An In Vitro Profilometric Study

Background:Abrasives are the insoluble components added to dentifrices to aid the physical removal of stains, plaque and food debris. However, replete of abrasivity cause enamel abrasion, dentin hypersensitivity, damaging the smile as well as masticatory apparatus.The aim of this study is to evaluate the enamel surface abrasivity using three different herbal dentifrices and a customised brushing machine under profilometer.Materials And Method:A total of 30 enamel blocks are prepared from buccal surface of maxillary central incisor which are randomly divided into three groups. Group-1 Specimensbrushed with Colgate Vedshakti, Group-2 Specimens brushed withPatanjali Dant Kanti, Group-3 Specimens brushed with Dabur Red. All specimens were brushed using a customised brushing model with Oral-B powered brush for 30 minutes. Surface roughness of all three groups specimens were analysed using a surfaceroughness tester-profilometer. Statistical analysis used in this study was one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by post hoc turkey’s test.Results:Statistically significant difference was observed in value of enamel abrasion amongst Group1, 2 and 3. (p<0.05)Conclusion:Toothpaste with higher relative enamel abrasivity has the potential to abrade the enamel and cause hypersensitivity.The least enamel abrasion was observed in Colgate Vedshakti when compared with Patanjali Dant Kanti and Dabur Red toothpaste.

A Etiologia da Lesão Cervical não Cariosa: Um Novo Desafio para o Cirurgião-Dentista do Século XXI / The Etiology of Noncarius Cervical Lesions: a New Challenge for the 21ST Century Dentist

O termo Lesões Cervicais Não Cariosas (LCNCs) refere-se à perda de tecido dentário duro na Junção Cemento-Esmalte (JCE), cuja etiologia não está relacionada com o envolvimento bacteriano. A origem e a progressão desses defeitos cervicais são consideradas multifatoriais, sendo atribuídas a três fatores principais, sendo eles: abfração, biocorrosão e abrasão. Tais fatores podem estar combinados e associados a eventos de força excessiva aplicada durante a escovação, juntamente com a abrasividade de dentifrícios, hábitos alimentares e/ou parafuncionais. Essas lesões podem ter morfologias diferentes de acordo com seu fator etiológico principal, podendo se apresentar em forma de cunha, oval ou arredondada. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar uma revisão de literatura a fim de apresentar os desafios do Cirurgião-Dentista na descoberta dos diferentes fatores etiológicos das LCNCs. O desafio em questão se dá pelo estudo da combinação desses diversos fatores, bem como a realização de um diagnóstico preciso, fazendo-se necessário o conhecimento adequado da etiologia a fim de prevenir futuras novas lesões, estagnar as existentes e assim, capacitar o Cirurgião-Dentista a realizar um tratamento eficaz e longínquo das LCNCs. No entanto, ainda existem muitas controvérsias na literatura, tornando necessária a elaboração de mais estudos para elucidar a etiologia das LCNCs

The term noncarious cervical lesions (NCCL) refers to the loss of hard tooth tissue at the Cemento-Enamel Junction (CEJ), whose etiology is not related to bacterial involvement. The origin and progression of these cervical defects are considered multifactorial, being attributed to three main factors: abfraction, biocorrosion and abrasion. Such factors may be combined and associated with excessive force events applied during brushing, along with the abrasiveness of dentifrices, eating and/or parafunctional habits. These lesions may have different morphologies according to their main etiological factor, and may be wedge-shaped, oval or rounded. Our aim in this paper was to perform a literature review in order to present the challenges of the dental surgeon in identifying the different etiological factors of NCCL. Such challenge regards the study of the combination of these factors, as well as the achievement of an accurate diagnosis, requiring adequate knowledge of the etiology in order to prevent future lesions, stagnate existing ones, thus enabling the Dental Surgeon to treat NCCL effectively in the long term. However, there are still many controversies in the literature, making it necessary to develop more studies to elucidate the etiology of NCCL