The effectiveness of EDTA 17% as a cleaning solution for the fiber post space after filling with cements

Aim: To evaluate the resistance of the union between a glass fiber post and radicular dentine after cleaning the root with 17% EDTA and filling with different endodontic cements. Methods: Forty uniradicular bovine incisors were removed to obtain root lengths of 18 mm. Endodontic treatment was performed on all roots using different filling cements (zinc oxide and eugenol-based, OZE; cement based on epoxy resin, AH) and cleaning solutions (saline, SA or EDTA), which made it possible to obtain four groups: OZESA, OZEEDTA, AHSA and AHEDTA. Subsequently, 12 mm of filling material was removed from the roots, and they were prepared to receive fiber posts luted with resin cement. To execute the mechanical cycles (2x106 cycles, 90 N, 4 Hz), coronal reconstruction was performed with a silicon matrix. The roots were then sliced (2-mm thick) to perform the push-out test. The results were analyzed using analysis of variance (one factor and two factors) and Tukey's test (α=0,05). Results: Bond strength (Mpa) was significantly higher for OZEEDTA (9,18) and AHEDTA (8,70) than for OZESA (6,06) AHSA (8,7). OZEEDTA also presented the highest values in the cervical region (15,18) but was significantly lower in the apical region (2,99). However, AHEDTA had a homogeneous bond strength in all thirds. Conclusion: Regardless of the endodontic cement used, EDTA was used as an irrigating solution, culminating in a higher bond strength between the glass fiber post and dentin

Pinos estéticos de fibra de vidro: técnicas e protocolos clínicos / Aesthetic fiberglass pins: techniques and clinical protocols

Introdução: Os pinos de fibra de vidro (PFVs) apresentam-se como uma alternativa prática e econômica capaz de reabilitar dentes endodonticamente tratados com perdas estruturais superiores a 50%. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre o protocolo clínico acerca da utilização dos PFVs, bem como explanar as diferentes técnicas que po-dem ser utilizadas para implementá-los. Materiais e métodos: Realizou-se uma revisão bibliográfica de estudos publicados entre 2000 e 2021 por meio da busca nas bases de dados: PubMED/Medline, Scielo (Scientific Eletronic Library) e Google Acadêmico. Para a pesquisa, foram utilizados os seguintes descritores: Dente não Vital (Non-vital Tooth), Pinos Dentários (Dental Pins) e Técnica para Retentor Intrarradicular (Post and Core Technique). Após criteriosa filtragem, foram selecionados 24 trabalhos para inclusão no estudo, além de 10 livros considerados relevantes para esta revisão. Resultados: Durante o diagnóstico e planejamento, é necessário avaliar determinados fatores para que se obtenha sucesso clínico, como: quantidade de estrutura dentária remanescente, posição dentária e forças oclusais recebidas e necessidades restauradoras e estéticas exigidas pelo caso e pelo paciente. Diante das particularidades de cada caso, o clínico deve selecionar entre as técnicas a mais ideal: Técnica do PFV direto/ técnica convencional; Técnica do pino de fibra de vidro anatômico; ouTécnica direta com PFV associado a pinos acessórios. Conclusão: A técnica do PFV apresenta passos clínicos simplificados e sua correta realização garante sucesso no tratamento. Diante de situações em que o PFV não apresenta correta adaptação, o clínico deve abrir mão da utilização da técnica convencional e utilizar as técnicas de personalização do PFV.

Introduction: Fiberglass posts (FPs) are presented as a practical and economical alternative capable of rehabilitating endodontically treated teeth with 50% structural losses greater than 50%. Objective: To review the literature on the clinical protocol for the use of FPs, as well as explain the different techniques that can be used. Materials and methods: A literature review of studies published between 2000 and 2021 was carried out through a search on the Scielo (Scientific Electronic Library) and Google Scholar databases. The following descriptors were used for the research: Non-Vital Tooth, Dental Pins, and Technique for Intraradicular Retainer (Post and Core Technique). After careful screening, we selected 24 papers and 10 books, considered relevant for this review. Results: During planning, it is necessary to determine specific factors for clinical success, such as the amount of remaining tooth structure, the tooth position and the occlusal forces received, and restorative and esthetic needs required by the case and the patient. Given each case's particularities, the clinician must select among the most ideal techniques: the direct FP technique/convention-al technique; the Anatomical fiberglass post technique, and the direct technique with FP associated with accessory posts. Conclusion: The FP technique has simplified clinical steps and its correct performance is successful in the treatment. Faced with situations in which the FP does not present adequate adaptation, the clinician must not use the conventional technique, using techniques for personalizing the FP.

Pinos de fibra de vidro ­ aspectos gerais, propriedades e considerações biomecânicas ­ uma revisão de literatura / Fiberglass posts ­ general aspects, properties, and biomechanical considerations ­ a literature review

Introdução: A dentística a cada dia demonstra grandes avanços nas técnicas e materiais, sendo eles aplicados de forma a preservar a estrutura dentária. Neste sentido, os pinos de fibra de vidro (PFVs) se destacam como uma alternativa de pinos intrarradiculares para a reabilitação de dentes endodonticamente tratados com perdas estruturais superiores a 50%. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre os pinos de fibra de vidro enfatizando seus aspectos gerais, propriedades e considerações biomecânicas. Materiais e métodos: Realizou-se uma revisão bibliográfica de estudos publicados nos últimos 21 anos (2000-2021), por meio de busca nas bases de dados: PubMED/MEDLINE, SciELO (Scientific Eletronic Library) e Google Acadêmico. Para a pesquisa, foram utilizados os seguintes descritores: Dente não Vital (Tooth, Nonvital), Pinos Dentários (Dental Pins) e Técnica para Retentor Intrarradicular (Post and Core Technique). Após criteriosa filtragem, foram selecionados 30 trabalhos para inclusão no estudo, além de 10 livros considerados relevan-tes para esta revisão. Resultado:Os PFVs demonstram excelentes propriedades estéticas, facilidade de execução da técnica e baixo custo, biocompatibilidade com tecidos dentais e perirradiculares, além de características biomecânicas vantajosas, o que resulta na trans-missão de menos tensão para a estrutura dentária, diminuindo a probabilidade de fratu-ras. Conclusão: As inúmeras vantagens e o excelente comportamento biomecânico desses pinos explicam seu destaque frente aos demais retentores intrarradiculares, sendo esses, quando bem indicados, a primeira opção para a reabilitação de dentes tratados endodonti-camente com extensas perdas coronárias.

Introduction: Every day, dentistry demonstrates great advances in techniques and materials applied to preserve the tooth structure. In this sense, fiberglass posts (FGPs) attract attention as an alternative to intraradicular posts for the rehabilitation of endodontically treated teeth with structural losses greater than 50%. Objective: Review the literature on aesthetic fiberglass posts, emphasizing their general aspects, properties, and biomechanical considerations. Material and Methods: A literature review of studies published in the last 21 years (2000-2021) through a search on the databases: PubMED / Medline, Scielo (Scientific Electronic Library), and Google Academic. The following descriptors were used: Tooth, Nonvital, Dental Pins, and Post and Core Technique. After careful filtering, 30 articles were selected for inclusion in the study, in addition to 10 books considered relevant to this review. Results: The FGPs demonstrate excellent aesthetic properties, eas-iness of execution and low cost, biocompatibility with dental and periradicular tissues, in addition to advantageous biomechanical characteristics, which result in the transmission of less stress to the tooth structure, reducing the probability of fractures. Conclusion: The numerous advantages and excellent biomechanical behavior of these pins explain their prominence concerning other intraradicular retainers, which, when properly indicated, are the first option for the rehabilitation of endodontically treated teeth with extensive coronary loss. Keywords: Tooth, Nonvital. Dental Pins. Post and Core Technique.

Success Rate of Contemporary Regenerative Endodontic Therapy and the Expected Outcomes of the Endodontic Microsurgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

ABSTRACT Objective: To examine the level of the accumulating success of the modern Resin-Based Endodontic Surgery (RES) and comparison with Endodontic Microsurgery (EMS) and finally offer a replacement at the predicted final results of EMS. Material and Methods: MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, ISI, Google Scholar have been utilized as electronic databases for systematic literature until 2019. Therefore, Endnote X9, which can be provided in the market, has been applied to manage the electronic titles. Searches have been made with keywords "Endodontic Microsurgery OR EMS", "Resin-Based Endodontic Surgery OR RES", "Regenerative Endodontic Therapy", "Root-End Filling", "Root-End Surgery", "Periapical Surgery" and "Endodontics". Thus, this systematic review has been conducted concerningthe basic investigation of the PRISMA Statement-Preferred Reporting Items designed for the Meta-analyses and Systematic Reviews. Results: A total of RES =19 and EMS =31 with potential pertinent abstracts and topics were discovered in manual and electronic searches. Then, three articles for RES and four studies for EMS publications satisfied our inclusion criteria necessary for systematically reviewing the studies. The analysis showed the success rate for EMS as equal to 1.16 times the probability of the success rate for RES. Conclusion: Micro-surgical procedures superiorly achieved the predictable high success rate for the Root-end surgery compared to conventional methods.

Resultados de las técnicas blanqueadoras mixta e inmediata para el blanqueamiento de dientes tratados endodónticamente - reportes de casos / O resultado das técnicas clareadoras mista e imediata para o clareamento de dentes tratados endodonticamente - relatos de casos / Results of mixed and immediate bleaching techniques for bleaching endodontically treated teeth - case reports

Resumen Introducción: El oscurecimiento de un diente anterior interfiere negativamente en el aspecto de la sonrisa, y varias son las causas que pueden ser responsables por este oscurecimiento. Objetivo: Describir las técnicas de blanqueamiento mixto e inmediato a través del reporte de dos casos clínicos. Caso 1: Individuo de sexo masculino, con Síndrome de Treacher Collins, se quejó sobre alteración cromática del diente 33, verificada mediante examen clínico, radiográficamente presencia de tratamiento endodóntico satisfactorio. Por lo que fue planeado el blanqueamiento interno mediante técnica mixta. Caso 2: Individuo de sexo masculino, con Síndrome de Apert reportó cambio cromático en el diente 22, observado en el examen clínico, radiográficamente presentando tratamiento endodóntico insatisfactorio. Se realizó retratamiento endodóntico y a los 6 meses se realizó blanqueamiento interno mediante técnica inmediata. Conclusión: El blanqueamiento dental ejecutado con las técnicas mixtas e inmediatas, devuelve la armonía de la sonrisa, recuperando el color ideal y elevando la autoestima a los pacientes.

Resumo Introdução: O escurecimento de um dente anterior interfere negativamente na aparência do sorriso, e várias são as causas que podem ser responsáveis por esse escurecimento. Objetivo: Descrever as técnicas clareadoras mista e imediata através do relato de dois casos clínicos. Caso 1: Indivíduo do gênero masculino com Síndrome de Treacher Collins, queixou-se de alteração cromática no dente 33, constatado no exame clínico, radiograficamente apresentando tratamento endodôntico satisfatório. O clareamento interno foi planejado e realizado pela técnica mista. Caso 2: Indivíduo do gênero masculino, com Síndrome de Apert, relatou alteração cromática no dente 22, constatado ao exame clínico, apresentando tratamento endodôntico insatisfatório. Foi realizada a reintervenção endodôntica e após 6 meses, foi realizado clareamento interno pela técnica imediata. Conclusão: O uso das técnicas clareadoras mista e imediata, resulta na devolução da harmonia do sorriso, recuperando a coloração ideal e devolvendo a autoestima aos pacientes.

Abstract Introduction: The darkening of a single anterior tooth negatively affects the smile's appearance, and several factors may cause this darkening. Objective: To describe the mixed and immediate bleaching techniques by reporting two clinical cases. Case 1: A male individual with Treacher Collins Syndrome. He complained of chromatic alteration in tooth 33, which was verified on clinical examination. X-ray imaging showed satisfactory endodontic treatment. Internal bleaching was performed with the mixed technique. Case 2: A male individual with Apert Syndrome reported chromatic alteration in tooth 22, observed on clinical examination. X-ray imaging showed unsatisfactory endodontic treatment. Endodontic retreatment was performed. Six months later, internal whitening was performed immediately. Conclusion: The use of mixed and immediate whitening techniques restores the smile's harmony, the tooth's ideal color, and patients' self-esteem.

Spectrophotometric analysis of the effectiveness of bleaching agents used for non-vital teeth bleaching / Análise espectrofotométrica da eficácia dos agentes clareadores utilizados no clareamento de dentes não vitais

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the efficiency of three different substances used for the bleaching of non-vital teeth. Methods: Forty bovine teeth were divided into five groups: three test groups (sodium perborate + 20% hydrogen peroxide ­ SPG; 37% carbamide peroxide ­ CPG; 35% hydrogen peroxide ­ HPG) and two control groups (CG1 and CG2). Teeth of the test groups were stained artificially with blood and bleached using the in-office and walking bleach techniques. The efficiency of the bleaching agents was evaluated objectively by comparing the color variables L*, a*, and b* measured spectrophotometrically according to the CIELab system. The data were analyzed by ANOVA and the Tukey test, adopting a 5% level of significance. Results: The results showed a reduction in lightness (L*) after staining and an increase after the bleaching sessions. The values of a* and b* increased after staining and decreased after the application of the bleaching substances. Conclusions: All substances used for non-vital tooth bleaching exhibited the same bleaching efficiency. No significant differences in this efficiency were observed between the bleaching techniques at the end of the experiment. However, in-office bleaching provided the same bleaching result as the walking bleach technique within a shorter period. Clinical significance: Given the increasing demand for esthetics, the use of different bleaching techniques and the variety of whitening agents, oral health professionals should offer evidence-based treatment, more efficient and in less time.

Objetivos: este estudo teve como objetivo comparar a eficiência de três substâncias diferentes utilizadas no clareamento de dentes não vitais. Métodos: quarenta dentes bovinos foram divididos em cinco grupos: três grupos-teste (perborato de sódio + 20% de peróxido de hidrogênio - PS; 37% de peróxido de carbamida - PC; 35% de peróxido de hidrogênio - PH) e dois grupos-controle (CG1 e CG2). Os dentes dos grupos-teste foram pigmentados artificialmente com sangue e clareados usando as técnicas de branqueamento em consultório e walking-bleach. A eficiência dos agentes clareadores foi avaliada objetivamente, comparando-se as variáveis de cor L*, a* e b* medidas espectrofotometricamente de acordo com o sistema CIELab. Os dados foram analisados por ANOVA e teste de Tukey, adotando nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: os resultados mostraram uma redução da luminosidade (L*) após a pigmentação e um aumento após as sessões de clareamento. Os valores de a* e b* aumentaram após a pigmentação e diminuíram após a aplicação das substâncias clareadoras. Conclusões: todas as substâncias utilizadas no clareamento de dente não-vital apresentaram a mesma eficiência. Não foram observadas diferenças significativas nesta eficiência entre as técnicas de branqueamento no final do experimento. No entanto, o branqueamento em consultório forneceu o mesmo resultado de clareamento que a técnica walking-bleach em um período mais curto. Significado clínico: Dada a crescente demanda por estética, o uso de diferentes técnicas de clareamento e a variedade de agentes clareadores, os profissionais de saúde bucal devem oferecer tratamento baseado em evidências, mais eficiente e em menos tempo.

Effect of glass-fiber post on the biomechanical behavior of teeth with direct veneers / Efeito do pino de fibra de vidro no comportamento biomecânico de dentes com facetas diretas

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the biomechanical behaviour of endodontically treated teeth with direct veneer that received or not intra-radicular glass fiber post by finite elements analysis. Material and methods: Six models were designed, varying the presence or absence of glass fiber post and the thickness of direct veneer (0.5, 0.7 and 1 mm). Tridimensional models of maxillary central incisors were obtained with CAD software, Rhinoceros 4.0, and transferred to CAE software, ANSYS 17.2, which a 100N load was applied in a 45° on the lingual surface to simulate functional movements. Geometry contacts were bonded, and the structures were isotropic, linear, elastics, and homogeneous. After coherence and convergence analysis of mashes, the chosen fail criterion was the maximum principal stresses. Results: For cement, glass fiber post, the stress distribution was similar independently of glass fiber post presence or veneer thickness. Models with glass fiber post had better stress distribution and lower values of maximum stress for inner dentin and veneers. Veneers with 0.5 and 1 mm had higher stress concentration areas. Conclusions: It can be concluded that glass fiber post is favorable for restored teeth with direct veneers, and very thin or very thick preparations can damage the biomechanical behavior of restorations.(AU)

Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o comportamento biomecânico de dentes tratados endodonticamente com faceta direta que receberam ou não pinos de fibra de vidro intrarradicular através de análise de elementos finitos. Material e métodos: Foram desenhados seis modelos, variando a presença ou ausência do pino de fibra de vidro e a espessura da faceta direta (0,5, 0,7 e 1 mm). Modelos tridimensionais de incisivos centrais superiores foram obtidos com o software CAD, Rhinoceros 4.0, e transferidos para o software CAE, ANSYS 17.2, cuja carga de 100N foi aplicada a 45° na superfície lingual para simular movimentos funcionais. Os contatos geométricos foram colados e as estruturas eram isotrópicas, lineares, elásticas e homogêneas. Após análise de coerência e convergência de malhas, o critério de falha escolhido foi a tensão principal máxima. Resultados: Para cimento e pino de fibra de vidro, a distribuição de tensões foi semelhante independentemente da presença do pino de fibra de vidro ou da espessura da faceta. Os modelos com pinos de fibra de vidro apresentaram melhor distribuição de tensão e menores valores de tensão máxima para dentina interna e facetas. Facetas com 0,5 e 1mm apresentaram maiores áreas de concentração de estresse. Conclusões: Pode-se concluir que o pino de fibra de vidro é favorável para dentes restaurados com facetas diretas, e preparações muito finas ou muito espessas podem prejudicar o comportamento biomecânico das restaurações.(AU)

Effect of Glass Fiber Post Diameter on Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Teeth

Abstract Objective: To determine the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with three different diameters of glass fiber posts and metal-ceramic crowns. Material and Methods: Thirty human maxillary canines were selected and subjected to root canal therapy. The teeth were randomly divided into three groups of glass fiber posts with 1.4 mm diameter (Group I), 1.6 mm diameter (Group II), and 2.0 mm diameter (Group III). The teeth were restored with metal-ceramic crowns and subjected to the compressive load applied at 45º angle to the longitudinal axis until fracture. The mode of failure was determined. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, followed by Tukey's post hoc multiple comparisons test (p<0.05). Results: The mean fracture resistance of groups I, II and III was 574 ± 91.2 N, 617 ± 85.21 N and 467 ± 99.43 N, respectively. No significant difference was noted between groups I and II, while the fracture resistance was significantly different between groups I and III (p<0.05) and groups II and III (p<0.05). No case of post fracture alone occurred in any group. Conclusion: The diameter of glass fiber posts can affect the fracture resistance of teeth. Based on the results, increasing the diameter of the post up to 1.6 mm may increase the fracture resistance of root, although excessive diameters are not recommended.

Clinical performance of whitening on devitalized teeth: a retrospective observational study / Desempenho clínico do clareamento em dentes desvitalizados: estudo observacional retrospectivo

Objective: This retrospective observational study evaluated the clinical performance of intracoronal whitening and correlated the main factors that interfere with its stability and patient satisfaction. Material and Methods: The paper was designed following the STROBE statement. Patients from the Institute of Science and Technology - ICT/UNESP database who underwent nonvital tooth whitening from August 2010 to July 2015 were selected. Data collection was performed by researching the institution records, patients interview, clinical and radiographic examination. Data were analyzed using MannWhitney test and Spearman's correlation (p < 0.05). Results: The initial search on 1275 records resulted in 43 patients, of whom 18 were selected according to eligibility criteria. There was positive correlation only between the degree of patient's satisfaction and the perception of color difference after whitening treatment (p < 0.05). Color relapse was observed in all conditions, independently of the period of followup (p > 0.05). There was no case of external cervical root resorption. Conclusion: Color changes after whitening influenced patient's satisfaction. There was no correlation among the color relapse and height of gutta-percha, return interval or cause of darkening (AU)

Objetivo: Este estudo observacional retrospectivo avaliou o desempenho clínico do clareamento interno e correlacionou os principais fatores que interferem em sua estabilidade e satisfação do paciente. Material e Métodos: O artigo foi elaborado seguindo o STROBE. Pacientes do banco de dados do Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia ­ ICT/UNESP que foram submetidos ao clareamento dental em dentes desvitalizados entre agosto de 2010 e julho de 2015 foram selecionados. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de pesquisa em prontuários da instituição, entrevista com os pacientes, exames clínico e radiográfico. Os dados foram analisados usando o teste de Mann-Whitney e correlação de Spearman (p < 0,05). Resultados: A pesquisa inicial em 1275 registros resultou em 43 pacientes, dos quais 18 foram selecionados de acordo com os critérios de elegibilidade. Houve correlação positiva apenas entre o grau de satisfação do paciente e a percepção da diferença de cor após o tratamento clareador (p < 0,05). A recidiva da cor foi observada em todas as condições, independentemente do tempo de acompanhamento (p > 0,05). Não houve nenhum caso de reabsorção cervical externa. Conclusão: As mudanças de cor após o clareamento influenciaram a satisfação do paciente. Não houve correlação entre a recidiva da cor e a altura do guta-percha, o intervalo de retorno ou a causa do escurecimento. (AU)

Effect of Different Fiber Reinforcement Strategies on the Fracture Strength of Composite Resin Restored Endodontically Treated Premolars

Objective: To compare the effect of three different fiber reinforcement strategies on the fracture strength of composite resin restored endodontically treated premolars. Material and Methods: Seventy-two sound human premolars extracted for orthodontic reasons were divided into 6 groups (n=12) after endodontic treatment. Group 1: intact teeth (positive control); Group 2: endodontically treated teeth without restoration (negative control); Group 3: composite resin restoration; Group 4: placement of fibers at occlusal position; Group 5: splinting the buccal and palatal walls with horizontal fiber posts; Group 6: placement of fibers at the occlusal position after splinting the buccal and palatal walls with horizontal fiber posts. Then fracture strength was measured at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min in a universal testing machine. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey tests at α=0.05. Results: There were significant differences between the negative and positive control groups (p<0.001) and between the negative control group and all the other study groups (p<0.001). However, there were no statistically significant differences between the positive control group and all the experimental groups and between the experimental groups (p>0.05). Conclusion: Fiber insertion had no additional reinforcing effect on the fracture strength following composite resin restoration.

Effects of various root canal sealers on tooth discoloration and internal bleaching / 대한치과재료학회지

There are several causes of tooth discoloration following root canal treatment. In this study, we evaluated the effects of sealers on tooth discoloration and internal bleaching. Twenty-four teeth were divided into 4 groups: control group, AH plus, Endosequece BC, and MTA fillapex group. Root canal filling was performed using each sealer conventionally and non-vital bleaching was performed with sodium perborate. The L, a, and b values were measured using Vita easyshade. Tooth discoloration after root canal treatment occurs irrespective of the type of sealers and may cause discoloration with only gutta-percha cone. The effect of non-vital bleaching following the use of calcium silicate-based sealers such as Endosequece BC and MTA fillapex was higher than that of AH plus. Therefore, it needs careful use of sealers in endodontics and calcium silicate-based sealers have advantages of bleaching in case of discolored tooth.

Restauração de dentes tratados endodonticamente com resinas bulk-fill: revisão integrativa / Endodontically treated teeth restored with bulk-fill resins: integrative review

Objetivo: realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre o uso de resinas bulk-fill para restaurar dentes tratados endodonticamente. Materiais e método: a busca dos estudos, clínicos ou laboratoriais, foi realizada no portal PubMed, utilizando os descritores "bulk fill" e "endodontically treated". Os dados extraídos da literatura foram agrupados em um quadro, que apresenta as características metodológicas e os principais resultados de cada estudo. Resultados: Sete estudos foram incluídos na revisão. Dentre eles, cinco avaliaram a resistência à fratura dos dentes após a restauração, um avaliou a adaptação da resina ao assoalho da câmara pulpar, e um realizou um ensaio clínico com acompanhamento de três anos, comparando o uso de resina bulk-fill com resina convencional. Considerações finais: o desempenho das resinas bulk-fill mostrou-se semelhante ao das resinas convencionais nas características de resistência à fratura dos dentes (in vitro) e longevidade (in vivo). A economia de tempo clínico proporcionada pelas resinas bulk-fill pode justificar o seu emprego para a restauração de dentes tratados endodonticamente. (AU)

Objective: the aim of this study was to review the literature regarding the use of bulk-fill resin to restore endodontically treated teeth. Materials and method: the search was performed at PubMed, using the descriptors "bulk fill" AND "endodontically treated". Clinical and laboratorial studies were included. The extracted data was presented on a table showing the methodological features and results of each study. Results: seven studies evaluated the bulk-fill resin on direct restoration. Five of these seven evaluated the resistance to fracture, one assessed the resin adaptation to the floor chamber, and one was a randomized clinical trial comparing the bulkfill resin to conventional resin. Final considerations: the performance of bulk-fill resins was similar to the conventional resins when compared to the in vitro studies on tooth fracture resistance and in vivo study on longevity of restorations. The economy of clinical time may justify its use to restore endodontically treated teeth. (AU)

Revascularización pulpar: presentación de un caso clínico / Pulp revascularization: report of a clinical case

La pulpa dental es un tejido conectivo laxo de características especiales que mantiene íntima relación con la dentina, la que la rodea y con la que constituye una unidad funcional denominada complejo pulpodentinario. La misma se ubica en el interior de las piezas dentarias y cumple funciones tales como: inducción, sobre todo durante la formación del diente induce a las células vecinas para que se generen los tejidos que rodean al mismo; formación, la pulpa forma dentina y la sigue formando durante toda la vida del diente; reparación, ya que reacciona ante agentes externos; función metabólica porque la dentina es un tejido vivo en permanente formación; y función sensitiva ya que está inervada con receptores de dolor. La capacidad para elaborar dentina es permanente y ello habilita a la pulpa para reaccionar y protegerse de los agentes agresores asi como para compensar en parte las pérdidas de esmalte o de dentina. La revascularización pulpar es el procedimiento basado en recuperar la vitalidad de un diente inmaduro con pulpa necrótica, permitiendo la reparación de tejidos dentarios, el desarrollo radicular, la deposición de tejido duro en las paredes del conducto, y la formación de un tejido funcional con características histológicas distintas a la pulpa dental. En el presente trabajo se describe un caso clínico de un paciente de 8 años de edad, con pieza dentaria permanente joven sin vitalidad que fue tratada con esta técnica. Durante el seguimiento, se observó la pieza dentaria asintomática, sin respuesta normal a la percusión, desarrollo radicular, aumento de espesor de las paredes dentinarias y de la longitud de la raíz, alcanzando el cierre apical. Por lo tanto, este caso se suma a la creciente evidencia de contar con la revascularización como una opción para el tratamiento de dientes permanentes jóvenes no vitales (AU)

The dental pulp is a connective tissue of special features that keeps intimate relationship with dentin, which surrounds and which constitutes a functional unit called complex pulpodentinario. It is located inside the teeth and performs functions such as induction, especially during tooth formation induces neighboring cells to the tissues surrounding the same are generated; formation, pulp and dentin form continues to form throughout the life of the tooth; repair, as it reacts to external agents; metabolic function because dentin is living tissue in lifelong learning; and sensory function as it is innervated with pain receptors. The ability to produce dentin is permanent and it enables the pulp to react and protect themselves from aggressive agents as well as to partially offset losses enamel or dentin. The pulp revascularization is based on restoring the vitality of an immature tooth with necrotic pulp process , allowing repair of dental tissues , root development , deposition of hard tissue in the canal walls , and the formation of a functional tissue features various histologic the dental pulp . In this work a clinical case of a 8-year- old with young permanent tooth without vitality that was treated with this technique is described. During follow-up, tooth asymptomatic without normal response to percussion, root development , increased thickness of the dentin walls and root length, reaching the apical closure was observed. Therefore, this case adds to the growing evidence of having revascularization as an option for the treatment of non-vital young adult teeth (AU)

Diferencia entre las medidas radiográficas y anatómicas de conductos, posterior a la preparación para la colocación de postes / Difference between radiographic and anatomical measurements of canals, after preparation for the placement of a post

Antecedentes: Las radiografías periapicales presentan distorsiones que podrían conducir a un mayor desgaste de la estructura dental aumentando el riesgo de debilitamiento y de perforación o fractura vertical cuando se realiza la preparación del conducto radicular para la colocación de postes. Objetivo: El objetivo de la presente investigación es determinar la diferencia entre las medidas del espesor radiográfi co y el espesor anatómico mediante un calibrador de la dentina residual, luego de la preparación para poste en conductos ovales de premolares. Material y métodos: 50 premolares fueron tratados endodóncicamente y posteriormente fueron desobturados con fresas Pesso #1 y 2 dejando 4 mm de sellado apical, se realizó la toma radiográfi ca y se comparó con medidas realizadas con un calibrador digital. Las medidas fueron comparadas con una t de Student. Resultados: Las medidas radiográfi cas fueron 24.63% más grandes en comparación con las medidas del calibrador. Las medidas radiográfi cas no fueron signifi cativamente mayores en comparación con las del calibrador digital. Conclusiones: La radiografía periapical presenta una sobrestimación de la medida de la dentina residual, por lo tanto se debe escoger el protocolo más conservador para obtener resultados predecibles y exitosos (AU)

Background: Periapical radiographs have distortions that lead to greater wear of the dental structure, increasing the risk of weakening, perforation or vertical fracture when the root canal is preparation for post placement. Objective: The investigation is to determine the diff erence between the measurements of the radiographic thickness and the anatomical thickness by means of a calibrator of the residual dentine after the preparation for post placement. Material and methods: Root canal treatment was performed in 50 premolars and was unsealed with Pesso #1 and 2 leaving 4 mm of the apical seal, the radiographic was made and compared with measurements made with a digital calibrator. The measurements were compared with a Student t. Results: The radiographic measurements were 24.63% larger than the caliper measurements. The radiographic measurements were signifi cantly higher in comparison with the digital calibrators. Conclusions: The periapical radiography presents an overestimation residual dentin measurement, therefore the most conservative protocol should be chosen to obtain predictable and successful results (AU)

Color comparison between non-vital and vital teeth

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to define a color space of non-vital teeth and to compare it with the color space of matched vital teeth, recorded in the same patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In a group of 218 patients, with the age range from 17 to 70, the middle third of the buccal surface of 359 devitalized teeth was measured using a clinical spectrophotometer (Vita Easyshade Advance). Lightness (L*), chromatic parameters (a*, b*), chroma (C*), hue angle (h) and the closest Vita shade in Classical and 3D Master codifications were recorded. For each patient, the same data were recorded in a vital reference tooth. The measurements were performed by the same operator with the same spectrophotometer, using a standardized protocol for color evaluation. RESULTS: The color coordinates of non-vital teeth varied as follows: lightness L*: 52.83–92.93, C*: 8.23–58.90, h: 51.20–101.53, a*: −2.53–24.80, b*: 8.10–53.43. For the reference vital teeth, the ranges of color parameters were: L*: 60.90–97.16, C*: 8.43–39.23, h: 75.30–101.13, a*: −2.36–9.60, b*: 8.36–39.23. The color differences between vital and non-vital teeth depended on tooth group, but not on patient age. CONCLUSION: Non-vital teeth had a wider color space than vital ones. Non-vital teeth were darker (decreased lightness), more saturated (increased chroma), and with an increased range of the hue interval. An increased tendency towards positive values on the a* and b* axes suggested redder and yellower non-vital teeth compared to vital ones.

Advantages and disadvantages of endocrown restorations of endodontically treated teeth with large coronal destruction / 中华口腔医学杂志

The strength of endodontically treated teeth were reduced apparently because of structural damage, therefore further reduction of healthy tissue should be avoided as much as possible in restoration. Endocrown made by chair-side CAD/CAM is some kind of minimal invasive restoration, and the retention of restoration is achieved by reliable bonding and macromechanial retention forces. Without post preparation, the root structure could be resevered. Following the indications and use of biomechanical dentin-like CAD/CAM materials could reduce the adverse effect of tensile stress on cervical part.

Recuperação da coloração de dentes tratados endodonticamente através das técnicas clareadoras imediata e mista / Normal coloration recovery of endodontically treated teeth through immediate and mixed bleaching techniques

Introduction: chromatic alterations in devitalized teeth are not rare, being a common cause of aesthetic dissatisfaction on the part of the patient. In endodontically treated teeth that present chromatic alterations, the endodontist should select the whitening agent and the most prudent technique for the resolution of each case. Objective: to emphasize, through the report of two clinical cases, that internal bleaching techniques, whether immediate or mixed, can achieve success when indicated and performed correctly. Case reports: Case 1 - Female subject with incomplete labiopalatine fissure reported a complaint of chromatic alteration in the crown of the tooth 22, found on clinical examination presenting unsatisfactory endodontic treatment. Endodontic reintervention was successfully performed through 2 years of proservation and internal bleaching was performed through the immediate bleaching technique. Case 2 - Male subject with complete unilateral left cleft lip and palate and a history of endodontic treatment in the dental element 21 which presented yellowish staining, internal bleaching was performed by the mixed technique. In both cases, results were successful. Final considerations: bleaching in devitalized teeth using the immediate and mixed whitening techniques recovered the ideal coloration of the dental elements.Introdução: alterações cromáticas em dentes desvitalizados não são raras, sendo motivo comum de insatisfação estética por parte do paciente. Diante do dente tratado endodonticamente que apresenta alteração cromática, o endodontista deve eleger o agente clareador e a técnica mais prudente para resolução de cada caso. Objetivo: enfatizar, através do relato de dois casos clínicos, que as técnicas de clareamento interno, independente se imediata ou mista, podem alcançar o sucesso quando indicadas e realizadas corretamente. Re lato de casos: Caso 1 - indivíduo do gênero feminino com fissura labiopalatina incompleta relatou queixa de alteração cromática na coroa do dente 22, constatado ao exame clínico apresentando tratamento endodôntico insatisfatório. A reintervenção endodôntica foi realizada com sucesso comprovada por meio de proservação durante 2 anos e o clareamento interno foi realizado através da técnica clareadora imediata. Caso 2 - Indivíduo do gênero masculino com fissura labiopalatina completa unilateral esquerda e histórico de tratamento endodôntico no elemento dentário 21 que apresentava coloração amarelada realizou-se o clareamento interno pela técnica mista. Em ambos os casos, o sucesso foi alcançado. Considerações finais: o clareamento em dentes desvitalizados valendo-se da utilização das técnicas clareadoras imediata e mista recuperou a coloração ideal dos elementos dentários.

Current options concerning the endodontically-treated teeth restoration with the adhesive approach

Abstract: Adhesive procedures have changed the way to restore endodontically treated teeth (ETT). It started with the shift from cast post-and-core to fiber post. The original focus on strength also shifted towards failure modes, revealing that catastrophic failures are still a concern when restoring endodontically-treated teeth even with fiber posts. As an alternative, postless approaches have been proposed in order to improve the chances of repair. The goal of this critical review is to present a survey of the current knowledge on adhesive approaches to restore endodontically treated teeth with and without extensive coronal tissue loss. The preservation of tooth structure of endodontically treated teeth is paramount. Partial versus full coverage of ETT, the role of the ferrule, the post type effect on catastrophic failures and postless alternatives as endocrowns and postless build-ups are reviewed. There is a consensus that the remaining tooth structure plays an important role in ETT survival, although the current literature still is contradictory on the influence of post type on root fractures as well as the benefits of avoiding a post or partially restoring a tooth. More clinical studies should be carried out with the modern postless adhesive alternatives to conventional approaches.

How biomechanics can affect the endodontic treated teeth and their restorative procedures?

Abstract: Endodontic treatment is a common dental procedure used for treating teeth which the pulp tissue has become irreversibly inflamed or necrotic as a result of the carious process or dental trauma. This procedure which involves mechanical and chemical preparation of root canal may affect several mechanical and physical properties of the tooth structure. The endodontic treatment can also influence the longevity of the rehabilitation of endodontically treated teeth and biomechanics during the oral function. For restoring endodontically treated teeth several factor and clinical decisions should be observed. The decision of the fiberglass post usage and the restorative materials are related to several factors such as the quantity and quality of remaining dental structure, presence of ferrule, post cementation length and final coronal restoration. In this review, the authors will address the effect of the endodontic treatment procedures on canal shape and mechanical properties of a tooth, and also discuss the parameters and the biomechanical principles of root canal treated teeth.

Influence of remaining coronal thickness and height on biomechanical behavior of endodontically treated teeth: survival rates, load to fracture and finite element analysis

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of restorative strategy (fiber post vs cast post and core), coronal height (0 mm vs 2 mm) and thickness (higher than 1 mm vs lower than 1 mm) on survival rate, fracture resistance and stress distribution. Material and Methods Seventy-two bovine teeth were cleaned and allocated in six groups (n = 12). Twenty-four teeth were sectioned at 13 mm length (no remaining coronal structure) and forty-eight were sectioned at 15 mm (2 mm remaining coronal structure). Half of the forty-eight had remaining coronal thickness lower than 1 mm and the other half had thickness higher than 1 mm. All root canals were prepared at 10 mm (luting length), fiber posts were cemented in thirty-six specimens and cast post and core in other thirty-six. All teeth were restored with metallic crowns. Specimens were submitted to 1.5 million cycles (100 N, 45°, 10 Hz at 2 mm below incisal edge) and evaluated at each 500,000 cycles to detect failures. Specimens that survived were submitted to load to fracture test. Bidimensional (Rhinoceros® 4.0) models were obteined survival data submitted to Kaplan-Meier (α=0.05) analysis and load to fracture values submitted to ANOVA and Tukey tests (α=0.05). Results Groups without remaining coronal structure showed survival rates lower than other groups (p=0.001). ANOVA showed higher values of load to fracture for groups with coronal thickness higher than 1 mm (p=0.0043). Finite element analysis showed better stress distribution in groups with remaining coronal structure and restored with fiber post. Conclusion Specimens without remaining coronal structure have lower survival rates. Specimens with remaining structure lower than 1 mm and without coronal structure support the same load to fracture value independently of the restorative strategy.