Spatiotemporal cellular dynamics and molecular regulation of tooth root ontogeny / 国际口腔科学杂志·英文版

Tooth root development involves intricate spatiotemporal cellular dynamics and molecular regulation. The initiation of Hertwig's epithelial root sheath (HERS) induces odontoblast differentiation and the subsequent radicular dentin deposition. Precisely controlled signaling pathways modulate the behaviors of HERS and the fates of dental mesenchymal stem cells (DMSCs). Disruptions in these pathways lead to defects in root development, such as shortened roots and furcation abnormalities. Advances in dental stem cells, biomaterials, and bioprinting show immense promise for bioengineered tooth root regeneration. However, replicating the developmental intricacies of odontogenesis has not been resolved in clinical treatment and remains a major challenge in this field. Ongoing research focusing on the mechanisms of root development, advanced biomaterials, and manufacturing techniques will enable next-generation biological root regeneration that restores the physiological structure and function of the tooth root. This review summarizes recent discoveries in the underlying mechanisms governing root ontogeny and discusses some recent key findings in developing of new biologically based dental therapies.

Effect of an acid diet allied to sonic toothbrushing on root dentin permeability / an in vitro study

This study quantified alterations in root dentin permeability after exposure to different acid beverages. Twenty-five third molars were sectioned below the cementoenamel junction, the root segment was collected, and the pulp tissue was removed. The root segments were connected to a hydraulic pressure apparatus to measure the permeability of root dentin after the following sequential steps, with 5 specimens in each: 1) phosphoric acid etching for 30 s (maximum permeability), 2) root planning to create new smear layer, 3) exposure to different acid substances for 5 min (orange, cola drink, vinegar, white wine, lemon juice), 4) toothbrushing with sonic toothbrush for 3 min, 5) toothbrushing with sonic toothbrush plus dentifrice for 3 min. Considering step I as 100 percent, the data were converted into percentage and each specimen was its own control. Data were analyzed statistically by Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's post test at 5 percent significance level. All acidic substances increased dentin permeability significantly after scraping (p< 0.05). Toothbrushing after exposure to acid substances decreased dentin permeability and the association with dentifrice accentuated the decrease (p< 0.05), except for the specimens treated with cola drink. Thus, it may be concluded that all tested acid fruit juices increased dentin permeability, and toothbrushing with or without dentifrice can decrease root dentin permeability after dentin exposure to acid diet.

Este estudo quantificou a alteração na permeabilidade da dentina radicular submetida a diferentes dietas ácidas. Vinte e cinco terceiros molares foram seccionados abaixo da junção cemento-esmalte, a raiz seccionada foi selecionada, e a polpa removida. A seguir, as amostras foram conectadas a um aparato de pressão hidráulica para medir a permeabilidade da dentina radicular de acordo com os seguintes passos: I) tratamento com ácido fosfórico por 30 s (permeabilidade máxima), II) aplainamento radicular para criar nova smear layer, III) exposição a diferentes substâncias ácidas por 5 min (suco de laranja, coca-cola, vinagre, vinho branco e suco de limão), IV) escovação com escova sônica por 3 min, V) escovação com escova sonica mais dentifrício, por 3 min. Os dados foram convertidos em porcentagem em relação ao passo I (100 por cento) e cada amostra foi seu próprio controle. Os resultados mostraram que todas as substâncias ácidas aumentaram significantemente a permeabilidade dentinária após raspagem. Escovação após a exposição a substâncias ácidas diminuiu a permeabilidade e a associação com dentifrício aumentou a redução na permeabilidade dentinária; essa redução adicional não foi observada somente nas amostras tratadas com coca-cola. Com isso, pode-se concluir que todas as substâncias ácidas testadas aumentaram a permeabilidade dentinária, e a escovação com ou sem dentifrício pode diminuir a permeabilidade dentinária radicular após a exposição da dentina a dieta ácida.