Brote dentario precoz. Un acercamiento a la realidad

Introducción: Las tendencias seglares influyen en el crecimiento y desarrollo general del individuo. El brote dentario no escapa a esta realidad. Existen variables que pueden retardarlo o acelerarlo, dentro de las que se encuentran el sexo y el color de la piel. Objetivos: Determinar la cronología y el orden de brote de los dientes permanentes en niños y adolescentes. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal descriptivo desde mayo de 2017 a noviembre de 2020. El universo constituido por 21383 niños y adolescentes entre 5 y 13 años de edad, de la provincia Holguín, Cuba, que no presentaban pérdida prematura de dientes temporales o extracciones de dientes permanentes, ni enfermedades sistémicas que influyen en el crecimiento y desarrollo. En el procesamiento estadístico se utilizaron las medidas de resúmenes para las variables cuantitativas y el test de comparación de las medias. Resultados: La edad de brote de todos los dientes permanentes resultó adelantada en comparación con las tablas para su valoración clínica. El primer diente en brotar fue el primer molar superior, entre los 5,66 años, y el último el segundo molar maxilar, entre los 10,38 años. Al comparar las medias de brote de los dientes permanentes según el sexo, hubo diferencias altamente significativas en la arcada superior: primer premolar (p = 0,000), arcada inferior: canino (p = 0,009), primer premolar (p = 0,000) y segundo molar (p = 0,012). Se encontraron diferencias altamente significativas entre las medias de brote para el color de la piel en el maxilar: incisivo central (p = 0,004), incisivo lateral (p = 0,000), canino (p = 0,002), mandíbula: incisivo central (p = 0,000), incisivo lateral (p = 0,000) y segundo premolar (p = 0,000). Conclusiones: La cronología de brote de todos los dientes permanentes resultó adelantada. Los dientes permanentes siguieron la secuencia de brote, tal como describe Mayoral. Se encontraron diferencias al comparar las medias de brote según el sexo y color de la piel.

Introduction: Secular tendencies influence the overall growth and development of the individual. Tooth eruption does not escape this reality. There are variables that can delay or accelerate it, among which are sex and skin color. Objectives: To determine the chronology and order of eruption of permanent teeth in children and adolescents. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2017 to November 2020. The universe constituted by 21383 children and adolescents between 5 and 13 years of age, from Holguín province, Cuba, who did not present premature loss of primary teeth or extractions of permanent teeth, nor systemic diseases that influence growth and development. Statistical processing used summary measures for quantitative variables and the comparison test of the average values. Results: The age of teething of all permanent teeth was advanced in comparison with the tables for clinical assessment. The first tooth was the upper first molar at 5.66 years of age and the last tooth was the maxillary second molar at 10.38 years of age. When comparing the teething averages of the permanent teeth according to gender, there were highly significant differences in the upper arch: first premolar (p = 0.000), lower arch: canine (p = 0.009), first premolar (p = 0.000) and second molar (p = 0.012). Highly significant differences were found between bud means for skin color in maxilla: central incisor (p = 0.004), lateral incisor (p = 0.000), canine (p = 0.002), mandible: central incisor (p = 0.000), lateral incisor (p = 0.000) and second premolar (p = 0.000). Conclusions: The teething chronology of all permanent teeth resulted advanced. The permanent teeth followed the teething sequence as described by Mayoral. Differences were found when comparing the teething averages according to gender and skin color.

Comparison of the effect of iRoot BP Plus and MTA on direct pulp capping of carious pulp exposed mature permanent teeth / 口腔疾病防治

Objective@#To study the clinical efficacy of biological ceramics (iRoot BP Plus ) and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in direct pulp capping of mature permanent teeth, to provide referrence for clinical application.@* Methods @# Seventy-four patients with pulp exposure due to deep caries or reversible pulpitis in 75 mature permanent teeth were selected and were randomly divided into two groups. iRoot BP Plus were used as pulp capping agents in the treatment group and MTA were used as pulp capping agents in the control group respectively. The clinical efficacy and imaging analysis were performed at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after operation. Treatment success rate of the two groups were calculated, and the influence of various factors including gender, age, tooth position, cavity, number and size of pulp exposure on the efficacy of direct pulp capping were analyzed. @* Results @#Sixty patients with 61 mature permanent teeth were selected. Twelve mouths after treatment, 61 teeth of 60 patents were completely investigated (iRoot group: 31 teeth 30 patients; MTA group: 30 teeth 30 patients). The success rates of the 2 groups were 90.3% (iRoot BP Plus) and 90.0% (MTA), respectively. There was no statistical difference between 2 groups (P>0.05). Statistical analysis also showed that gender, age, tooth position, cavity, number and size of pulp exposure had no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). @*Conclusion@# Both iRoot BP Plus and MTA are effective in direct pulp capping of mature permanent teeth with carious pulp exposure, while the operation of iRoot is simple and convenient.

X-ray evaluation of pulp calcification in adult permanent teeth after pulpotomy / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To compare the clinical effects of pulpotomy with two kinds of calcium silicate materials, and to evaluate the formation of dentin bridge and pulp calcification after pulpotomy of adult permanent teeth.@*METHODS@#Patients who visited the General Department of Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology from November 2017 to September 2019 and planned for pulpotomy on permanent premolars and molars with carious exposed pulp were selected. They were randomly divided into two groups. Bioceramic putty material iRoot BP (iRoot group, n=22) and mineral trioxide aggregate MTA (MTA group, n=21) were used as pulp capping agents, respectively. The patients were recalled after one year and two years. The clinical efficacy, dentin bridge index (DBI) and pulp calcification index (PCI) were recorded. Blinding method was used for the patients and evaluators.@*RESULTS@#There was no significant difference in gender, mean age, dentition and tooth position between the two groups (P>0.05). Seven cases were lost during the first year (4 cases in iRoot group and 3 cases in MTA group). In the iRoot group, 1 case had transient sensitivity at the time of 1-year follow-up. The cure rate of the two groups was 100% at the time of 2-year follow-up. The proportion of dentin bridge formation was 38.9% one year after operation, 55.6% two years after operation. The proportion of partial or even complete disappearance of root canal image was 5.6% before operation, 38.9% and 55.6% one and two years after operation, respectively. The difference was statistically significant by rank sum test (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in dentin bridge formation and pulp calcification between the two groups (P < 0.05). DBI and PCI after operation was as the same as those before operation (44.4% cases of DBI and 25% cases of PCI) or gradually increased (55.6% cases of DBI and 75% cases of PCI). Spearman's nonparametric correlation analysis showed that age was positively correlated with preoperative pulp calcification index (PCI0, P < 0.05), but not with the dentin bridge index (DBI1, DBI2), pulp calcification index (PCI1, PCI2) and the degree of change (DBI2 vs. DBI1, PCI1 vs. PCI0, PCI2 vs. PCI0) 1-year and 2-year after operation (P>0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#According to this study, good clinical effects were obtained within 2-year after pulpotomy of adult permanent teeth with MTA and iRoot. In some cases, the root canal system had a tendency of calcification aggravation, and there was no statistical difference in the development of this trend between the two groups.

Efecto del pretratamiento con clorhexidina en la resistencia de unión a dentina desmineralizada

Objetivo: Analizar la resistencia de unión a dentina sana y desmineralizada, en forma inmediata y a los 6 meses, utilizando un pretratamiento de clorhexidina (CHX) 2%. Método: 40 terceros molares sanos con desarrollo radicular incompleto se desgastaron exponiendo dentina. Las piezas fueron sometidas a ciclado de pH. Se dividieron aleatoriamente en 2 grupos: con y sin CHX. En dentina se crearon 4 botones de resina utilizando adhesivo universal mediante autoacondicionamiento. Las muestras se almacenaron en agua destilada a 37ºC hasta su análisis. El microcizallamiento se ejecutó a las 24 horas y a los 6 meses de envejecimiento. Resultados: El grupo de dentina sana, sin CHX inmediato presentó mayor resistencia adhesiva (23,37±1,84). El grupo de dentina desmineralizada, sin CHX, envejecido presentó la menor resistencia adhesiva (8,87±1,51). Conclusiones: La CHX al 2% previo a la aplicación del adhesivo no mejora los valores de resistencia de unión a dentina sana ni desmineralizada a corto o largo plazo.

Objetivo: Analisar a resistência de união à dentina hígida e desmineralizada, imediatamente e após 6 meses, utilizando um pré-tratamento com (CHX) a 2%. Método: 40 terceiros molares hígidos com desenvolvimento radicular incompleto foram desgastados expondo a dentina. As peças foram submetidas a ciclagem de pH. Eles foram divididos aleatoriamente em 2 grupos: com e sem CHX. Em dentina, foram criados 4 botões de resina utilizando adesivo universal em modo autocondicionante. As amostras foram armazenadas em água destilada a 37ºC até a análise. O microcisalhamento foi realizado às 24 horas e aos 6 meses de envelhecimento. Resultados: O grupo de dentina saudável, sem CHX imediata apresentou maior resistência adesiva (23,37±1,84). O grupo de dentina desmineralizada, sem CHX , envelhecida apresentou a menor resistência adesiva (8,87±1,51). Conclusões : A CHX antes da aplicação do adesivo não melhoraria os valores de resistência de união em dentina saudável ou desmineralizada a curto ou longo prazo.

Objective: To analyze the bond strength to healthy and demineralized dentin, immediately and after 6 months, using a 2% chlorhexidine (CHX) pretreatment. Method : 40 healthy third molars with incomplete root development were abraded exposing dentin. The pieces were subjected to pH cycling. They were randomly divided into 2 groups: with and without CHX. In dentin, 4 resin buttons were created using universal adhesive in self-etching mode. The samples were stored in distilled water at 37ºC until analysis. Micro shearing was carried out at 24 hours and at 6 months of aging. Results: Healthy dentin group, without immediate CHX presented higher bond strength (23.37±1.84). (Demineralized dentin group, without CHX, aged) presented the lowest bond strength (8.87±1.51). Conclusions : CHX prior to adhesive application doesn't improve bond strength values to healthy or demineralized dentin in short nor long term.

Analysis of congenital deciduous teeth absence and its permanent teeth phenotype / 华西口腔医学杂志

OBJECTIVES@#This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics of congenital deciduous teeth absence and its permanent teeth performance type by using panoramic radiographs.@*METHODS@#A total of 15 749 panora-mic radiographs of 3-6-year-old children with deciduous dentition were collected from January 2020 to December 2021. The incidence of congenital deciduous teeth absence was observed, and the abnormality of permanent teeth was recor-ded. SPSS 24.0 software was used for statistical analysis.@*RESULTS@#The incidence of congenital deciduous teeth absence was 2.54% (400/15 749), which was found in 217 girls and 183 boys, and the difference between the genders was statistically significant (P=0.003). The absence of one and two deciduous teeth accounted for 99.75% (399/400) of the subjects. In addition, 92.63% (490/529) of mandibular deciduous lateral incisor was congenitally absent, 44.80% (237/529) of deciduous teeth was absent in the left jaw, and less than 55.20% (292/529) was absent in the right; the difference between them was statistically significant (P=0.017). The absence of 96.41% (510/529) deciduous teeth in the mandibular was significantly more than that of 3.59% (19/529) in the maxillary, and the difference between was statistically significant (P=0.000). Furthermore, 68.00% (272/400) and 32.00% (128/400) of deciduous teeth were absent in unilateral and bilateral, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.000). Four types of congenital deciduous teeth absence with permanent teeth were observed as follows: 1) 73.91% (391/529) of permanent teeth was absent; 2) 20.60% (109/529) of permanent teeth was not absent; 3) the number of fused permanent teeth accounted for 4.91% (26/529); 4) the number of supernumerary teeth was 0.57% (3/529).@*CONCLUSIONS@#Although the absence of congenital deciduous teeth is less common than that of permanent teeth, it affects deciduous and permanent teeth to some extent. Dentists should pay attention to trace and observe whether abnormalities are present in the permanent teeth and take timely measures to maintain children's oral health.

Evaluation of bioceramic putty repairmen iRoot and mineral trioxide aggregate in mature permanent teeth pulpotomy / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the clinical characteristics and effectiveness of pulpotomy in mature permanent teeth with bioceramic putty repairmen iRoot and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA).@*METHODS@#Pulpotomy was performed on mature permanent premolars and molars with carious exposures at the Department of General Dentistry of Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, from November 2017 to September 2019. The patients were randomly divided into 2 groups, Group iRoot (n=22) and Group MTA (n=21). In Group iRoot, bioceramic putty repairmen iRoot was used as pulp capping agent, while in Group MTA, mineral trioxide aggregate was used as pulp capping agent. All the patients had signed informed consent forms. The clinical efficacy was evaluated by clinical examinations (temperature and electrical activity test) and imaging examinations 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Blinding was used for the patients and evaluators, but due to the obvious differences in the properties of the two pulp capping agents, the blinding method was not used for the treatment provider (the attending physician).@*RESULTS@#There was no significant difference in gender, average age, dentition and tooth position distribution between the two groups (P>0.05). In the study, 7 cases were lost to follow-up 12 months after operation (4 cases in Group iRoot, and 3 cases in Group MTA). One case in each of the two groups had transient sensitivity at the end of the 3-month follow-up, and the pulp vitality was normal at the end of the 6-month follow-up. One case in Group iRoot showed sensitivity at the end of the 12-month follow-up. The success rates of the two groups at the end of 12-month follow-up were 100%, and the cure rates were 94.4% (Group iRoot) and 100% (Group MTA), respectively, and the difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05). No cases in Group iRoot had obvious crown discoloration, while 3 cases in Group MTA had.@*CONCLUSION@#The clinical characteristics and effectiveness of pulpotomy in mature permanent teeth with bioceramic putty repairmen iRoot were similar with MTA. Bioceramic putty repairmen iRoot is an acceptable material when used in pulpotomy of mature permanent teeth. Because it is not easy to cause tooth discoloration after treatment and is convenient to operate, bioceramic putty repairmen iRoot has a better clinical application prospect.

Application of cold flowable gutta-percha in root canal obturation after apexification / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the clinical effect of root canal obturation therapy using cold flowable gutta-percha on young permanent teeth after apexification.@*METHODS@#Ninety cases of young permanent teeth with pulp necrosis or periapical periodontitis treated by apexification were randomly divided into two groups. The cases in each group were divided into single root canal and multiple root canal according to the number of the root canal, and divided into classifications Ⅰ, and Ⅱ/Ⅲ/Ⅳ according to Frank's classification of root development after apexification. Cold flowable gutta-percha and warm gutta-percha obturation techniques were used for root canal obturation of the two groups. The operation time was recorded, and the patients' therapy pain degree was evaluated by visual analog scale (VAS) immediately after operation. Periapical X-ray was performed after operation to evaluate the effect of the root canal filling. The total length of the root was divided into equal three parts on the X-ray film, and three-dimensional tightness of the apical, middle, and coronal region of the root canals were statistically analyzed respectively. Clinical examinations and X-ray examination were performed 6 and 12 months after the operation to evaluate the treatment success rate.@*RESULTS@#The operation time of cold flowable gutta-percha group was significantly lower than that of the control group, which were 51 s and 74 s (P < 0.05); The percentages of pain and discomfort in the two groups were 26.67% and 40.00%, respectively. There were two cases of underfilling and no overfilling in both groups. The percentages of proper filling and tight three-dimensional obturation in the experimental and control groups were 71.11% and 60.00% respectively; and the percentages of tight three-dimensional obturation in the apical third areas were 86.67% and 66.67%, the difference was significant (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the three-dimensional tightness between the two groups in the middle and coronal third areas. The percentages of tight three-dimensional obturation in classification Ⅰ groups were 86.67%, 83.33%, 93.33% and 76.67%, 90.00%, 96.67% in experimental and control group, respectively; The percentages of classification Ⅱ/Ⅲ/Ⅳ groups were 86.67%, 86.67%, 100.00% and 46.67%, 86.67%, 100.00%, respectively, and the difference was significant (P < 0.05). There were no apical lesions that occurred in either group during the one-year review period.@*CONCLUSION@#The application of cold flowable gutta-percha on young permanent teeth root canal obturation after apexification can achieve good obturation effect. The root obturation effect in the apical third area is significantly better than that of warm gutta-percha obturation techniques. Cold flowable gutta-percha can shorten the clinical treatment time and ameliorate the patients' therapy comfort.

Age and sequence of emergence of permanent teeth in a population of Costa Rican school children / Edad y secuencia de erupción de la dentición permanente en una población de niños escolares en Costa Rica

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to determine the average age and sequence of eruption of permanent dentition in the school population of the province of Cartago, Costa Rica. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study included children between the ages of 5 and 12 from public and private schools. Clinical examination was performed, and the presence or absence of permanent teeth recorded. Statistical analysis: An estimation of means of eruption was used through binary variables, building the probabilities of the presence of a dental piece through a logistic regression. Results: 833 children were examined: 433 (51.90%) girls and 400 (48.10%) boys. The permanent teeth erupt first in the female sex; however, this difference is not statistically significant. The maxilla eruption sequence for girls was 6-1-2-4-3-5-7 on both sides; for boys, the sequence of eruption was 6-1-2-4-5-3-7 for the right side and 6-1-2-4-3-5-7 for the left side. In the jaw, the sequence in boys was 6-1- 2-3-4-5-7, and in girls, 1-6-2-3-4-5-7. Conclusions: For the first time, at the Central American Level, the pattern of permanent dentition eruption could be established. The age of permanent dental eruption does not vary according to sex in this population.

RESUMEN: El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la edad promedio y la secuencia de erupción de la dentición permanente en la población escolar de la provincia de Cartago, Costa Rica. Metodología: se realizó un estudio transversal que incluyó niños con edades comprendidas entre los 5 y 12 años provenientes de escuelas públicas y privadas. Se realizó un examen clínico y se registró la presencia o ausencia de dientes permanentes. Análisis estadístico: se utilizó una estimación de las medias de erupción a través de variables binarias, construyendo las probabilidades de la presencia de una pieza dental por medio de una regresión logística. Resultados: se examinaron 833 sujetos: 433 (51,90%) niñas y 400 (48,10%) niños. Los dientes permanentes erupcionaron primero en el sexo femenino, sin embargo, esa diferencia no fue estadísticamente significativa. La secuencia de erupción maxilar para las niñas fue 6-1-2-4-3-5-7 en ambos lados; para los niños la secuencia fue 6-1-2-4-5-3-7 para el lado derecho y 6-1-2-4-3-5-7 para el lado izquierdo. En la mandíbula, la secuencia en los niños fue de 6-1-2-3-4-5-7-, y en las niñas fue de 1-6-2-3-4-5-7. Conclusiones: por primera vez a nivel de Centroamérica se pudo establecer el patrón de erupción de la dentición permanente. La edad de erupción dental permanente no varía según el sexo en esta población.

Algunos fundamentos de la endodoncia regenerativa con células madre en el diente permanente inmaduro no vital / Some basics of the regenerative endodontics with stem cells in the non-vital immature permanent tooth

La endodoncia regenerativa comprende un conjunto de procedimientos biológicos que se efectúan en los dientes permanentes con ápice no formado y necrosis pulpar, cuyo fin es sustituir los tejidos dañados, incluidas la dentina y la estructura radicular, así como las células del complejo pulpodentinario. En este artículo se describen las bases celulares y moleculares de esta terapia, sustentada en una compleja interacción entre las células madre dentales de la papila apical, los factores de crecimiento y los biomateriales con el microambiente donde se va a restablecer. Asimismo, se argumenta cómo las condiciones ambientales en las que se lleva a cabo el proceso terapéutico influyen en la regeneración, con una función esencial en la regulación de la diferenciación de los tejidos.

The regenerative endodontics comprises a group of biological procedures that are made in the permanent teeth with non-formed apex and pulpar necrosis whose end is to substitute the damaged tissues, including the dentine and radicular structure, as well as the cells of the dentin pulp complex. The cellular and molecular basis of this therapy are described in this work, sustained in a complex interaction between the dental stem cells of the apical papilla, the growth factors and biomaterials with the microenvironment where it will be recover. Likewise, it was argued how the environmental conditions in which the therapeutic process is carried out influence in the regeneration, with an essential function in the regulation of the differentiation of tissues.

Sensitivity and Specificity of Different Diagnostic Methods in Occlusal Caries Detection of Permanent Teeth Among Paediatric Patients

ABSTRACT@#Dental caries is a commonly progressive disease that proceeds through various degrees of severity that a dentist can detect. The aims of the in vivo study were to assess the accuracy of the individual model (near-infrared light transillumination [NILT] device, visual and radiographic examinations) in detecting occlusal caries, and to evaluate the performance of visual and NILT device combination for occlusal caries detection in deciding the treatment options. Fifty-two non-cavitated occlusal surfaces from 16 patients were assessed with three different diagnostic devices in random order. Identified lesions were prepared and validated. Logistic regression analysis was performed for each method. The sensitivity and specificity values for each method and the combined models were statistically measured using RStudio version 0.97.551. At the enamel level, visual detection was the most sensitive method (0.88), while NILT was the most specific (0.93). NILT scored the highest for sensitivity (0.93) at the dentine level and visual detection scored the highest for specificity (0.88). Visual detection + NILT model was significantly better (p = 0.04) compared to visual detection or NILT alone (df = 1). The visual-NILT combination is a superior model in detecting occlusal caries on permanent teeth. The model provided surplus value in caries detection hence improving the treatment decision-making in occlusal surfaces.

Comparison of different bioactive scaffolds in the treatment of regenerative pulp of young permanent teeth / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Regenerative endodontic therapy has the advantages of good biocompatibility, complete root development and high pulp vitality preservation rate. During vascular regeneration, scaffold is needed to maintain the survival of stem cells and vascular regeneration. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of different bioactive scaffolds on regenerative pulp of young permanent teeth. METHODS: Totally 160 patients (168 teeth) with acute pulpitis at the age of 8 to 16 years, who were treated in the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University from June 2016 to June 2018, were enrolled in this study. The patients were divided into traumatic group (n=92) and dental caries group (n=76) according to a cause of a disease. Each group was subdivided into mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), iRoot BP Plus, autologous platelet-rich fibrin (PRF)+MTA and acellular dermal matrix (ADM)+MTA subgroups. The corresponding stents were used to treat regenerative pulp. At 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months, the tooth color, pulp vitality, and eruption height were recorded. Root canal length, root canal wall thickness, periapical shadow and apical foramen closure were compared using X-ray photography; and the success rate was calculated. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) At the final follow-up in the traumatic group, tooth color, pulp vitality and eruption height were not significantly different among the four scaffold subgroups (P > 0.05). Root canal length, root canal wall thickness, periapical shadow and apical foramen occlusion were significantly different among the four scaffold subgroups (P 0.05). Root canal length, root canal wall thickness, periapical shadow and apical foramen occlusion were significantly different among the four scaffold subgroups (P < 0.05). Among them, the effect was best in the PRF+MTA subgroup. (3) No matter traumatic group or dental caries group, the success rate was significantly different among the four scaffold subgroups (P < 0.05); and the success rate was highest in the PRF+MTA subgroup. (4) Results verified that PRF combined with MTA has excellent biological induction in the treatment of young permanent teeth with regenerative pulp. Compared with other scaffolds, it can better preserve pulp vitality, induce the formation of young permanent teeth roots and improve the success rate of treatment.

Vital pulp therapy of pulp inflammation of permanent teeth / 口腔疾病防治

@#Vital pulp therapy aims to maintain healthy pulp tissue as much as possible to improve the long-term survival of teeth. It has limited indications and uncertain curative effects. The pathological changes in inflamed pulp are the histological basis for the determination of treatment strategies and the treatment outcome; however, pulp sensitivity testing cannot reflect the actual histological status of the pulp. With the development of basic and clinical research on vital pulp therapy, the innovation of modern diagnostic and therapeutic technology and capping material, vital pulp therapy can be used as a treatment of teeth on which it was previously thought pulpectomy was necessary. Based on the evidence-based literature, this paper analyzes and summarizes the pathological changes of pulpitis and clinical research on the treatment of pulpitis. Vital pulp therapy can be a treatment for mature teeth with carious exposure and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis if comprehensive applications, including laser Doppler flowmetry, tissue oxygen monitoring, magnetic resonance imaging and microscopy, are used to determine the degree of pulp retention and if infection control and the use of biocompatible capping material are emphasized. In the future, it will be necessary to improve the success rate of vital pulp therapy for the treatment of pulpitis through research on the mechanism of pulp repair and regeneration, the precise diagnosis of pulpitis, and the development of pulp capping materials.

Pulpotomía parcial con agregado de trióxido mineral (MTA) comparado con hidróxido de calcio en caries dentinaria profunda en pacientes con dientes permanentes inmaduros / Partial pulpotomy with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) versus calcium hydroxide in immature permanent teeth with deep caries

RESUMEN: Introducción: La pulpotomía parcial se utiliza para el tratamiento de caries con exposición pulpar en dientes permanentes inmaduros. El agregado de trióxido mineral (MTA) ha sido propuesto como uno de los biomateriales de elección para el tratamiento, pero existe incertidumbre en relación a su efectividad comparado con la del hidróxido de calcio. Métodos: Realizamos una búsqueda en Epistemonikos, la mayor base de datos de revisiones sistemáticas en salud, la cual es mantenida mediante el cribado de múltiples fuentes de información, incluyendo MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, entre otras. Extrajimos los datos desde las revisiones identificadas, analizamos los datos de los estudios primarios, realizamos un metanálisis y preparamos una tabla de resumen de los resultados utilizando el método GRADE. Resultados y conclusiones: Encontramos cinco revisiones sistemáticas, que incluyeron tres estudios primarios, de los cuales todos corresponden a ensayos aleatorizados. Concluimos que la pulpotomía parcial con agregado de trióxido mineral (MTA) podría resultar en poca o nula diferencia en la tasa de éxito comparado a la pulpotomía parcial con hidróxido de calcio, pero la certeza de la evidencia es baja.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Partial pulpotomy is the treatment of choice following carious pulp exposure in immature permanent teeth. Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) has been suggested as the biomaterial first option for treatment, but there is still uncertainty regarding its effectiveness compared to calcium hydroxide. Methods: We searched in Epistemonikos, the largest database of systematic reviews in health, which is maintained by screening multiple information sources, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, among others. We extracted data from the systematic reviews, reanalyzed data of primary studies, conducted a meta-analysis and generated a summary of findings table using the GRADE approach. Results and conclusions: We identified five systematic reviews including three studies overall, of which all were randomized trials. We conclude that partial pulpotomy with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) may make little or no difference to success rate compared to partial pulpotomy with calcium hydroxide, however, the certainty of the evidence has been assessed as low.

Terapia regenerativa en un incisivo central superior permanente inmaduro: caso clínico / Regenerative therapy in an immature permanent upper central incisor: a clinical case

Objetivo: Presentar la terapia regenerativa como una al- ternativa para la resolución de un caso de traumatismo denta- rio en un diente permanente incompletamente desarrollado. Caso clínico: Se realizó el tratamiento de un incisivo central superior con mortificación pulpar y periodontitis api- cal aguda subsecuente a trauma dental en un paciente de 8 años de edad. Se aplicó el protocolo de regeneración pulpar recomendado por la Asociación Americana de Endodoncia. Se estimuló la formación de un coágulo en el interior del con- ducto a partir de los tejidos periapicales, previa desinfección con la pasta triple antibiótica, y finalmente se colocó mineral trióxido agregado coronal a este. Se obtuvo así una matriz es- teril que permitió el crecimiento de nuevo tejido y se realiza- ron controles periódicos durante 4 años. Se constató silencio clínico. Radiográficamente, se observó la formación de tejido sobre las paredes del conducto y el cierre apical. Conclusión: La terapia regenerativa como alternativa de tratamiento, en este caso, permitió la disminución de la luz del conducto por el depósito de tejidos calcificados y el cierre del foramen apical, mejorando el pronóstico de la pieza dentaria (AU)

Aim: To present pulp regeneration therapy as an alter- native to resolve dental trauma in immature permanent teeth. Clinical case: We report a clinical case of an immature central superior incisor with pulp mortification and acute api- cal periodontitis subsequent to dental trauma, in an 8 year old patient. The pulp Regeneration protocol recommended by the American Endodontics Association was applied. We stimulated a clot formation inside the duct from periapical tissues and after disinfection with a mixture of three antibi- otics mineral trioxide aggregated was finally place coronal to the clot. Thus a sterile matrix was obtained that allowed new tissue's growth. Periodic check-up visits were carried out over a 4 years period. Clinical silence was observed. Tissue formation on duct walls and apical closure were radiograph- ically detected (AU) Conclusion: Regenerative therapy is an alternative for the treatment of immature permanent teeth, in ths clinical case it allowed the reduction of the width of the duct by the opposition of hard tissues and the closure of the apical fora- men improving the forecast of these teeth.

Pulpotomy of Immature Permanent Teeth using Two Different Sealing Materials: A Comparative Study

Objective: To compare the outcome of pulpotomy of immature permanent teeth using calcium hydroxide (CH) and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as sealing materials. Methods: This randomized controlled trial was carried out in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore. Duration of the study was 9 months: 6 months data collection (February 01, 2016 to May 31, 2016, and August 01, 2016 to September 09, 2016) and 3 months follow up period (October 01, 2016 to December 31, 2016). Total of 110 patients was included in this study. They were divided into 2 groups; A and B, each comprising of 55 patients. All cases were treated by the same operative team. Conventional access cavity was formed and coronal pulp was removed to the cervical level using a sharp spoon excavator and a sterile round diamond bur. Results: There were 25 males (45.4%) and 30 females (54.6%) in calcium hydroxide group, while in the mineral trioxide aggregate group, there were 26 males (47.2%) and 29 females (52.8%) with a male to female ratios 1:1.2 and 1:1.1 respectively. The mean ± SD ages were 8.93 ± 1.82 and 8.89 ± 1.97 years. Total 44 patients (80%) have success and 11 patients (20%) have a failure in calcium hydroxide group, while in mineral trioxide aggregate group, 48 patients (87.2%) have success and 7 patients (12.8%) have a failure. Statistically, there was no significant difference (p>0.05) between the two groups. Conclusion: Mineral trioxide aggregate showed good clinical and radiographic success as a pulpotomy agent in immature permanent teeth and seems to be a suitable alternative to calcium hydroxide.

Revascularização pulpar em dentes permanentes imaturos sem vitalidade pulpar: uma revisão integrativa / Pulp revascularization in immature permanent teeth without pulp vitality: an integrative review

Introdução: Dentes permanentes imaturos que evoluem para necrose pulpar representam um desafio para tratamento endodôntico. A endodontia regenerativa e técnicas de revascularização pulpar surgem como um campo dinâmico e potencialmente ideal para terapia clínica em dentes com desenvolvimento radicular incompleto. Objetivo: Revisar a literatura sobre as técnicas de revascularização pulpar no tratamento de dentes com ausência de vitalidade pulpar com ápice radicular imaturo. Métodos: Os descritores "pulp revascularization", "pulp necrosis", "immature permanent tooth", "revascularization", "revitalization", "dental pulp", "regeneration" foram utilizados para obtenção de artigos em língua inglesa, que apresentassem conteúdo disponibilizado na íntegra e publicados nos últimos 15 anos. Foram excluídos os trabalhos de relatos de caso e/ou séries de casos. Conclusão: Artigos revisados apresentaram uma heterogeneidade de resultados quanto à efetividade da técnica de revascularização pulpar, visto que os critérios estabelecidos para determinação do sucesso variavam entre os autores. O material mais comumente utilizado na técnica empregada consiste no Agregado Trióxido Mineral (MTA) em consistência pastosa aplicada sobre coágulo sanguíneo com formação induzida no interior do canal. Foi observada escassez de estudos laboratoriais e clínicos sobre as técnicas e materiais em revascularização pulpar, que suportem sua indicação, o que representa uma lacuna em potencial na literatura e requer cautela na indicação desta técnica.

Introduction: Immature permanent teeth that evolve to pulp necrosis represent a challenge for endodontic treatment. Regenerative endodontics and pulp revascularization techniques appear as a dynamic and potentially ideal field for clinical therapy in teeth with incomplete root development. Objective: To review the literature on pulpal revascularization techniques in the treatment of teeth with absence of pulp vitality with immature root apex. Methods: The descriptors "pulp revascularization", "pulp necrosis", "immature permanent tooth", "revascularization", "revitalization", "dental pulp" and "regeneration" were used to obtain articles in English that presented content available in full and published in the last 15 years. Works of case reports and/or series of cases were excluded. Conclusion: Reviewed articles presented a heterogeneity of results regarding the effectiveness of the pulp revascularization technique, since the established criteria for determining success varied among the authors. The material most commonly used in the technique used consists of the Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) in paste consistency applied on blood clot with induced formation inside the canal. A shortage of laboratory and clinical studies on pulp revascularization techniques and materials that support its indication has been observed, which represents a potential gap in the literature and requires caution in the indication of this technique.

Promotion effect of nerve growth factor on regeneration of young permanent dental pulp tissue in Beagle dogs / 吉林大学学报(医学版)

Objective: To establish models of young periapical periodontitis in the Beagle dogs and to explore the effects of nerve growth factor (NGF) on the regeneration of young permanent teeth pulp tissue of the Beagle dogs, and clarify the action mechanism. Methods: Twelve permanent teeth of 6 Beagle dogs were selected and divided into control group, hydrogel group, and hydrogel combined with NGF group, with 4 permanent dental of 2 Beagle dogs in each group. The teeth in control group were not treated. The teeth in hydrogel group were established the periapical periodontitis models and were treated with hydrogel alone. The teeth in hydrogel combined with NGF group were established the models of periapical periodontitis and treated with NGF combined with hydrogel. The histological changes of the experimental teeth in various groups were observed by HE staining. The depth of regenerated tissue and the area of regenerated tissue of the experimental teeth in various groups were measured. Results: The young permanent periapical periodontitis models of Beagle dogs were successfully established. In control group, the dental pulp tissue in the root canal was normal, and it was composed of fibroblasts, odontoblasts and blood vessels; in hydrogel group, there was no new hard tissue formed at the apex, and fiber repair occured at the apical period; in hydrogel combined with NGF group, there was newly formed hard tissue in the root canal, the cementoblast-like cells and the cementum matrix lacuna could be seen, the free cementum-like tissue was seen in the root canal, and the newly formed soft tissue in the root canal was mainly the blood vessels and the fibroblasts. The depth of regeneranted tissue and the area of regenerated tissue in hydrogel combined with NGF group were higher than those in hydrogel group (t= 66. 261, P<0. 01; (=60. 363, P<0. 01). Conclusion: NGF has the effect of promoting the regeneration of dental pulp tissue of young permanent periapical periodontitis of the Beagle dogs.

Caries reduction effect of permanent teeth from community water fluoridation program for 17 years in Jinju city / 대한구강보건학회지

OBJECTIVES: The community water fluoridation program was implemented in 1998 in Jinju city. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of this 17-year community water fluoridation program on caries reduction in permanent teeth. METHODS: Evaluation surveys were conducted in 2015 on subjects aged 8, 10, 12, and 15 years in Jinju city. The examined dental data were compared with that of subjects of the same age groups living in the medium-sized cities from the 6th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) (2013–2015). The total number of subjects was 1,026 in Jinju city and 453 in the control group. The odds ratio of caries experience rate and untreated tooth rate on permanent teeth in Jinju city compared to control group was estimated based on the differences in DMF and untreated teeth rates after adjusting for gender, age, and mean number of fissure-sealed teeth. The effect of community water fluoridation program on caries reduction in permanent teeth was estimated by the differences in adjusted DMFT scores between the program and control groups. RESULTS: The odds ratio of caries experience rate and untreated tooth rate on permanent teeth in Jinju city compared to control group was estimated as 0.501 and 0.178, respectively. The effect of community water fluoridation program on caries reduction in permanent teeth was estimated as 40.0%. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggested that the effect of community water fluoridation program on caries reduction in permanent teeth in Jinju city was so high that similar programs should be developed in other regions in Korea.

Endodontic Management of a Mature Mandibular First Permanent Molar That Survived for 20 Years after Complete Pulpotomy: A Case Report

@#Complete pulpotomy as a treatment option for caries exposure in mature permanent teeth with complete root formation still remains controversial due to lack of evidence on the long-term success. This article highlights a rare complete pulpotomy case done on a mature permanent tooth that survived for 20 years. A 34-year-old female presented with dull spontaneous pain on her right mandibular first molar and showed positive response to both cold test and electrical pulp test. The tooth was previously restored with tooth coloured restoration at the disto-occlusal surface and pre-operative periapical radiograph revealed large radiopacity covering the entire pulp chamber with calcified canals. The tooth was diagnosed as previously initiated therapy with symptomatic apical periodontitis. Endodontic treatment was initiated. All canals were located and corrected working length achieved followed by cleaning and shaping using HyFlex CM rotary files with copious irrigation of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite solution. Intracanal medication (non-setting calcium hydroxide) was placed and the tooth was restored with temporary restoration. After two weeks, obturation was done using single cone technique with EndoRez sealer. Universal composite resin was placed as permanent restoration and follow-up was done after one month and three months respectively without symptoms and evidence of periapical lesion. This minimally invasive pulpotomy procedure may be an alternative treatment option for mature permanent teeth whenever carious exposure to the pulp occurs.

Evaluation of SDF-1 complex with CGF applied to canine dental-pulp-like tissue regeneration / 上海交通大学学报（医学版）

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of immature permanent teeth pulp regeneration with a new method that utilizes the integration of concentrated growth factor (CGF) as a scaffold and stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1). Methods: Canine dental pulp cells (DPC) were isolated and cultured in vitro. Then the effects of SDF-1 and CGF were observed on DPC proliferation and differentiation. The pulpless model was established on the beagle’s immature incisors which were divided into four groups: natural pulp (A), empty cannel (B), CGF-filling (C) and SDF-1/CGF-filling (D). After 10 weeks, specimens were checked by imaging examination, RT-PCR and histological observation. Results: CGF extraction (CGFe) induced DPC proliferation while the combination of SDF-1 and CGFe enhanced this effect and also facilitated odontogenic and angiogenic differentiation of DPC. According to imaging examination, the apex growth of all four groups was in varying degrees. RT-PCR indicated the expressions of odontogenesis and angiogenesis related genes in group D were higher than those in group C. Besides, neonatal dentin and dental-pulp-like tissue were observed inside the canal of both group C and D, while only cementum-like tissue existed around root apex of group B. Conclusion:SDF-1 plays an important role in driving the process of pulp-like-tissue regeneration of immature permanent teeth by using CGF as an effective scaffold.