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Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of radiation therapy on root canal sealer push-out bond strength (BS) to dentin and the sealer/dentin interface after different final irrigation solutions (NaOCl, EDTA, and chitosan). Sixty-four maxillary canines were distributed into two groups (n=30): non-irradiated and irradiated with 60 Gy. Canals were prepared with Reciproc-R50 and subdivided (n=10) for final irrigation (NaOCl, EDTA, chitosan) and filled. Three dentin slices were obtained from each root third. The first slice of each third was selected for BS evaluation, and the failure mode was determined by stereomicroscopy. SEM analysis of the sealer-dentin interface was performed in the remaining slices. Two-way ANOVA and Tukey's tests (α=0.05) were used. Lower BS (P<0.0001) was obtained after irradiation (2.07±0.79 MPa), regardless of the final irrigation solution used. The NaOCl group (P<0.001) had the lowest BS in the irradiated (1.68±0.72) and non-irradiated (2.39±0.89) groups, whereas the EDTA (irradiated: 2.14±0.77 and non-irradiated: 3.92±1.54) and chitosan (irradiated: 2.37±0.73 and non-irradiated: 3.51±1.47) groups demonstrated a higher BS (P<0.05). The highest values were observed in the coronal third (3.17±1.38) when compared to the middle (2.74±1.36) and apical ones (2.09±0.97)(P<0.0001). There were more cohesive failures and more gaps in irradiated specimens, regardless of the final solution. The present study showed that radiation was associated with a decrease in BS, regardless of the final solution used, whereas chitosan increased BS in teeth subjected to radiation therapy.
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Humans , Root Canal Filling Materials/radiation effects , Root Canal Irrigants/radiation effects , Dental Bonding/methods , Dentin/drug effects , Dentin/radiation effects , Epoxy Resins/radiation effects , Root Canal Filling Materials/chemistry , Root Canal Irrigants/chemistry , Sodium Hypochlorite/chemistry , Surface Properties/drug effects , Surface Properties/radiation effects , Tooth Root/drug effects , Tooth Root/radiation effects , Materials Testing , Microscopy, Electron, Scanning , Reproducibility of Results , Analysis of Variance , Edetic Acid/chemistry , Statistics, Nonparametric , Dental Restoration Failure , Chitosan/chemistry , Epoxy Resins/chemistry , Head and Neck Neoplasms/radiotherapyABSTRACT
Abstract This study evaluates the influence of root dentin treatment with NaOCl alone and combined with EDTA, with and without ultrasound activation, on the push-out bond strength (BS) of fiber-reinforced posts in weakened roots, cemented with RelyX or Panavia. The root canals of 42 maxillary canines were instrumented with Reciproc and 2.5% NaOCl. In the coronal 12mm of all canals, experimental weakening of the roots was produced by reducing dentin thickness with 2.44mm diameter diamond burs. The roots were assigned to 3 groups (n = 14) according to root dentin treatment: 2.5% NaOCl; 2.5% NaOCl + 17% EDTA; and 2.5% NaOCl + 17% EDTA, with solutions agitated using passive ultrasonic irrigation. After cementation of the fiber-reinforced posts the roots were divided in thirds. The first slice of each third was used for the push-out BS test, the second slice for confocal laser scanning microscopy and dentin microhardness (Knoop) analysis. Data were analysed by a two-way ANOVA and Tukey test (a = 0.05). NaOCl + EDTA provided highest BS values than NaOCl (p < 0.0001). Specimens cemented with Panavia presented significantly higher BS than those with RelyX in the three root thirds (p < 0.0001). The highest BS values occurred in the cervical third (p < 0.001). Ultrasound-activated NaOCl + EDTA promoted the greatest reduction in dentin microhardness, followed by NaOCl/EDTA and NaOCl. Ultrasonic activation of NaOCl and EDTA reduced root dentin microhardness, but did not improve the push-out BS of resin-based cements. Panavia presented higher BS than RelyX. RelyX was not influenced by the root dentin treatment protocols.
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Humans , Dental Bonding/methods , Dentin/drug effects , Edetic Acid/chemistry , Resin Cements/chemistry , Sodium Hypochlorite/chemistry , Tooth Root/drug effects , Acid Etching, Dental/methods , Analysis of Variance , Dental Restoration Failure , Dentin/radiation effects , Hardness Tests , Materials Testing , Microscopy, Confocal , Post and Core Technique , Random Allocation , Reference Values , Reproducibility of Results , Root Canal Irrigants/chemistry , Root Canal Preparation/methods , Statistics, Nonparametric , Surface Properties/drug effects , Tooth Root/radiation effects , Ultrasonic TherapyABSTRACT
Abstract This study evaluated the effect of gamma radiation and endodontic treatment on the microhardness and flexural strength of human and bovine root dentin. Forty single-rooted human teeth and forty bovine incisor teeth were collected, cleaned and stored in distilled water at 4 °C. The human and bovine teeth were divided into 4 groups (n=10) resulting from the combination of two study factors: first, regarding the endodontic treatment in 2 levels: with or without endodontic treatment; and second, radiotherapy in two levels: with or without radiotherapy by 60 Gy of Co-60 gamma radiation fractioned into 2 Gy daily doses five days per week. Each tooth was longitudinally sectioned in two parts; one-half was used for the three-point bending test and the other for the Knoop hardness test (KHN). Data were analyzed by 3-way ANOVA and Tukey HSD test (α=0.05). No significant difference was found for flexural strength values. The human dentin had significantly higher KHN than the bovine. The endodontic treatment and radiotherapy resulted in significantly lower KHN irrespective of tooth origin. The results indicated that the radiotherapy had deleterious effects on the microhardness of human and bovine dentin and this effect is increased by the interaction with endodontic therapy. The endodontic treatment adds additional negative effect on the mechanical properties of radiated tooth dentin; the restorative protocols should be designed taking into account this effect.
Resumo Este estudo avaliou o efeito da irradiação gama e tratamento endodôntico na microdureza e resistência à flexão de dentina radicular humana e bovina. Quarenta dentes humanos unirradiculares e quarenta dentes incisivos bovinos foram coletados, limpos e armazenados em água destilada a 4 °C. Os dentes humanos e bovinos foram divididos em 4 grupos (n=10) gerados pela combinação de dois fatores de estudo: tratamento endodôntico em 2 níveis: com ou sem tratamento endodôntico; e radioterapia em dois níveis: com ou sem radioterapia utilizando 60 Gy de radiação gama de Co-60 fracionado em 2 Gy por dia, cinco dias por semana. Cada dente recebeu um corte longitudinal, resultando em duas metades por raiz, sendo uma metade utilizada para o ensaio de flexão de três pontos e a outra para o teste de dureza Knoop (KHN). Os dados foram analisados por ANOVA e teste de Tukey (α=0,05). Nenhuma diferença estatística foi encontrada para todos os fatores de resistência à flexão. A dentina humana teve KHN significativamente maior do que a dentina bovina. O tratamento endodôntico e radioterapia resultaram em significativa menor KHN, independentemente do tipo de dente. Os resultados indicaram que a radioterapia produziu efeitos deletérios sobre a microdureza da dentina humana e bovina e este efeito é exacerbado pela interação com a terapia endodôntica. O tratamento endodôntico causou efeito negativo adicional à radioterapia nas propriedades mecânicas da dentina. Este aspecto deve ser considerado no momento de se restaurar dentes tratados endodonticamente que receberam terapia endodôntica
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Humans , Animals , Cattle , Dentin/radiation effects , Gamma Rays , Tooth Root/radiation effects , Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation , Hardness Tests , In Vitro TechniquesABSTRACT
Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of diode laser and a desensitizing dentifrice on dentin permeability. Fifty-two root dentin fragments were obtained (5 × 5mm) and treated with 24% EDTA gel. The samples were divided into 4 groups (n = 13): G1, control (no treatment); G2, diode laser (λ = 908 nm, 1.5 W, continuous mode, 20s); G3, application of abrasive dentifrice for 1 minute (Elmex Sensitive Professional (International Gaba); and G4, application of abrasive dentifrice for 1 minute followed by irradiation with diode laser. Ten samples per group were immersed in 2% methylene blue solution for 4h. The specimens were washed, longitudinally sectioned, observed under optical microscopy, photographed and assessed based on the degree of dye leakage. The remaining samples were observed under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The leakage data were subjected to ANOVA test, followed by Tukey's t-test (α = 5%). Groups 2, 3 and 4 showed less dye penetration than the control group (p < 0.05), but were similar among each other. SEM images showed that dentinal tubules were open in G1, and fused and occluded in G2. Group 3 showed dentinal tubules that were occluded by the metal ions from the toothpaste. G4 presented similar characteristics to G3, and the presence of fused dentin. The diode laser and the dentifrice were effective in reducing dentinal permeability, and the combination of the two treatments did not show better results than either one used alone.
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Animals , Cattle , Tooth Root/drug effects , Dentifrices/chemistry , Dentin/drug effects , Dentin Permeability/drug effects , Dentin Sensitivity/drug therapy , Dentin Desensitizing Agents/chemistry , Surface Properties/drug effects , Surface Properties/radiation effects , Time Factors , Tooth Root/radiation effects , Microscopy, Electron, Scanning , Random Allocation , Reproducibility of Results , Dentin/radiation effects , Dentin Permeability/radiation effects , Laser Therapy/methods , Lasers, Semiconductor/therapeutic useABSTRACT
The use of erbium lasers to prevent caries in enamel has shown positive results. However, it is not known if Er,Cr:YSGG laser can also be used to increase acid resistance of root dentine, which is another dental tissue susceptible to the action of cariogenic bacteria. Objective: To analyze the effects of the Er,Cr:YSGG laser (λ=2.78 μm, 20 Hz) irradiation associated with 2% neutral sodium fluoride (NaF) to prevent root dentin demineralization. Material and Methods: One hundred human root dentin samples were divided into 10 groups (G) and treated as follows: G1: no treatment; G2: NaF; G3: laser (4.64 J/cm2) with water cooling (WC=5.4 mL/min); G4: laser (4.64 J/cm2) without WC; G5: laser (8.92 J/cm2) with WC; G6: laser (8.92 J/cm2) without WC; G7: laser (4.64 J/cm2) with WC and NaF; G8: laser (4.64 J/cm2) without WC and NaF; G9: laser (8.92 J/cm2) with WC and NaF; G10: laser (8.92 J/cm2) without WC and NaF. The NaF gel was applied alone or after 4 min of irradiation. After 14 days of acid challenge, the samples were sectioned and the Knoop microhardness (KHN) test was done at different depths (30, 60, 90 and 120 μm) from the outer dentin surface. Data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Fisher’s test (α=5%). Results: The results showed that G8 and G10 presented higher KHN than the G1 for the depths of 30 and 60 μm, indicating an increase of the acid resistance of the dentin in up to 35% (p<0.05). Conclusions: The use of Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation at 4.64 J/ cm2 and 8.92 J/cm2 without water cooling and associated with 2% NaF can increase the acid resistance of human root dentin. .
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Humans , Dentin/drug effects , Dentin/radiation effects , Lasers, Solid-State/therapeutic use , Sodium Fluoride/therapeutic use , Tooth Demineralization/prevention & control , Tooth Root/drug effects , Tooth Root/radiation effects , Analysis of Variance , Cold Temperature , Dental Caries/prevention & control , Dental Enamel/drug effects , Dental Enamel/radiation effects , Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation , Hardness Tests , Reference Values , Reproducibility of Results , Statistics, Nonparametric , Surface Properties , Time Factors , Water/chemistryABSTRACT
A reabsorção radicular inflamatória induzida pela movimentação dentária é uma consequência da lesão dos cementoblastos devido à aplicação da força sobre o dente deixando a raiz exposta à ação dos osteoclastos. Estudos vêm sendo feitos a fim de se desenvolver um meio de evitar, controlar ou reduzir este tipo de reabsorção. A fototerapia com laser tem demonstrado efetividade como agente antiinflamatório e, considerando a origem inflamatória desta patologia este estudo se propôs a avaliar a ação do laser sobre as reabsorções radiculares. Para isto realizou-se uma análise histomorfométrica da raiz disto-vestibular dos primeiros molares superiores de ratos após a indução da sua movimentação mecânica, sendo irradiados ou não com laser de baixa potência. Para a fototerapia foi utilizado um laser diodo, calibrado com comprimento de onda de 808 nm, potência de saída de 100mW, energia total de 2,1J ou 96J e área de 0,0028cm2. A aplicação foi contínua, pontual e com contato. Foram utilizados 54 ratos Wistar, machos, com aproximadamente 80 dias, pesando entre 280±40g. Para a movimentação utilizou- se uma mola fechada super-elástica, com força constante, pré-calibrada em 25g. Os espécimes foram irradiados a cada 48 horas conforme o grupo a que pertenciam. O sacrifício se procedeu no sétimo ou décimo dia após o início da movimentação. O exame histológico foi realizado com cortes de 6 μm corados em HE. Os resultados revelaram que, com as dosimetrias estudadas, o laser de baixa potência, não teve efeito estatisticamente significante sobre as reabsorções radiculares. Concluindo-se que não há diferença na área reabsorvida, espessura ou extensão da reabsorçãoradicular entre os grupos controle e experimental.
Inflammatory root resorption induced by tooth movement is a consequence of the cementoblasts injury due to application of force on the tooth leaving the root exposed to the action of osteoclasts. Studies have been made to develop a means of preventing, controlling or reducing this kind of resorption. Phototherapy by laser has demonstrated effectiveness as an antiinflammatory and considering the inflammatory origin of this pathology this study evaluated the effects of laser on root resorption. For this we carried out a histomorphometric analysis of maxillary first molars distobuccal root of rats after being moved, irradiated or not with low-level laser. Order to phototherapy it was used a diode laser, calibrated with a wavelength of 808 nm, output power of 100mW, 2.1J or 96J of energy and area of 0.0028 cm2. The application was continuous, punctual and with contact. It was used 54 male Wistar rats, approximately 80 days, weighing 280 ± 40g. For tooth movement, it was used a super elastic closed spring, with pre-calibrated and constant force of 25g. The specimens were irradiated every 48 hours depending on the group they belonged to. The sacrifice was made in the seventh or tenth day after the onset of movement. Histological examination was performed with sections of 6 μm stained with HE. The results revealed that, considering the dosimetry studied, low-level laser, has no effect statistically significant on the root resorption. Concluding it does not have difference in the root reabsorption area, thickness or extension, between the control and the experimental groups.
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Animals , Male , Rats , Phototherapy/methods , Tooth Root/radiation effects , Root Resorption/therapy , Low-Level Light Therapy/methods , Tooth Movement Techniques , Rats, Wistar , Reference Values , Reproducibility of Results , Time Factors , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
A reabsorção radicular inflamatória induzida pela movimentação dentária é uma consequência da lesão dos cementoblastos devido à aplicação da força sobre o dente deixando a raiz exposta à ação dos osteoclastos. Estudos vêm sendo feitos a fim de se desenvolver um meio de evitar, controlar ou reduzir este tipo de reabsorção. A fototerapia com laser tem demonstrado efetividade como agente antiinflamatório e, considerando a origem inflamatória desta patologia este estudo se propôs a avaliar a ação do laser sobre as reabsorções radiculares. Para isto realizou-se uma análise histomorfométrica da raiz disto-vestibular dos primeiros molares superiores de ratos após a indução da sua movimentação mecânica, sendo irradiados ou não com laser de baixa potência. Para a fototerapia foi utilizado um laser diodo, calibrado com comprimento de onda de 808 nm, potência de saída de 100mW, energia total de 2,1J ou 96J e área de 0,0028cm2. A aplicação foi contínua, pontual e com contato. Foram utilizados 54 ratos Wistar, machos, com aproximadamente 80 dias, pesando entre 280±40g. Para a movimentação utilizou- se uma mola fechada super-elástica, com força constante, pré-calibrada em 25g. Os espécimes foram irradiados a cada 48 horas conforme o grupo a que pertenciam. O sacrifício se procedeu no sétimo ou décimo dia após o início da movimentação. O exame histológico foi realizado com cortes de 6 μm corados em HE. Os resultados revelaram que, com as dosimetrias estudadas, o laser de baixa potência, não teve efeito estatisticamente significante sobre as reabsorções radiculares. Concluindo-se que não há diferença na área reabsorvida, espessura ou extensão da reabsorçãoradicular entre os grupos controle e experimental.
Inflammatory root resorption induced by tooth movement is a consequence of the cementoblasts injury due to application of force on the tooth leaving the root exposed to the action of osteoclasts. Studies have been made to develop a means of preventing, controlling or reducing this kind of resorption. Phototherapy by laser has demonstrated effectiveness as an antiinflammatory and considering the inflammatory origin of this pathology this study evaluated the effects of laser on root resorption. For this we carried out a histomorphometric analysis of maxillary first molars distobuccal root of rats after being moved, irradiated or not with low-level laser. Order to phototherapy it was used a diode laser, calibrated with a wavelength of 808 nm, output power of 100mW, 2.1J or 96J of energy and area of 0.0028 cm2. The application was continuous, punctual and with contact. It was used 54 male Wistar rats, approximately 80 days, weighing 280 ± 40g. For tooth movement, it was used a super elastic closed spring, with pre-calibrated and constant force of 25g. The specimens were irradiated every 48 hours depending on the group they belonged to. The sacrifice was made in the seventh or tenth day after the onset of movement. Histological examination was performed with sections of 6 μm stained with HE. The results revealed that, considering the dosimetry studied, low-level laser, has no effect statistically significant on the root resorption. Concluding it does not have difference in the root reabsorption area, thickness or extension, between the control and the experimental groups.
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Animals , Male , Rats , Phototherapy/methods , Tooth Root/radiation effects , Root Resorption/therapy , Low-Level Light Therapy/methods , Tooth Movement Techniques , Rats, Wistar , Reference Values , Reproducibility of Results , Time Factors , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to conduct an in vitro evaluation, by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), of the adhesion of blood components on root surfaces irradiated with Er,Cr:YSGG (2.78 µm) or Er:YAG (2.94 µm) laser, and of the irradiation effects on root surface morphology. Sixty samples of human teeth were previously scaled with manual instruments and divided into three groups of 20 samples each: G1 (control group) - no treatment; G2 - Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation; G3 - Er:YAG laser irradiation. After performing these treatments, blood tissue was applied to 10 samples of each group, whereas 10 samples received no blood tissue application. After performing the laboratory treatments, the samples were observed under SEM, and the resulting photomicrographs were classified according to a blood component adhesion scoring system and root morphology. The results were analyzed statistically (Kruskall-Wallis and Mann Whitney tests, α= 5%). The root surfaces irradiated with Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG lasers presented greater roughness than those in the control group. Regarding blood component adhesion, the results showed a lower degree of adhesion in G2 than in G1 and G3 (G1 × G2: p = 0.002; G3 × G2: p = 0.017). The Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG laser treatments caused more extensive root surface changes. The Er:YAG laser treatment promoted a greater degree of blood component adhesion to root surfaces, compared to the Er,Cr:YSGG treatment.
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Humans , Blood Cells/radiation effects , Lasers, Solid-State , Root Canal Preparation/instrumentation , Tooth Root/radiation effects , Cell Adhesion/radiation effects , Dentin/radiation effects , Microscopy, Electron, Scanning , Root Canal Preparation/methods , Smear Layer , Surface Properties/radiation effects , Tooth Root/anatomy & histologyABSTRACT
This study used scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to evaluate the morphology and adhesion of blood components on root surfaces instrumented by curettes, piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler and Er,Cr:YSGG laser. One hundred samples from 25 teeth were divided into 5 groups: 1) Curettes; 2) Piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler; 3) Curettes plus piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler; 4) Er,Cr:YSGG laser; 5) Curettes plus Er,Cr:YSGG laser. Ten samples from each group were used for analysis of root morphology and the other 10 were used for analysis of adhesion of blood components on root surface. The results were analyzed statistically by the Kruskall-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests with a significance level of 5 percent. The group treated with curettes showed smoother surfaces when compared to the groups were instrumented with piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler and the Er,Cr:YSGG laser. The surfaces instrumented with piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler and Er,Cr:YSGG laser, alone or in combination with hand scaling and root planing, did not differ significantly (p>0.05) among themselves. No statistically significant differences (p>0.05) among groups were found as to the adhesion of blood components on root surface. Ultrasonic instrumentation and Er,Cr:YSGG irradiation produced rougher root surfaces than the use of curettes, but there were no differences among treatments with respect to the adhesion of blood components.
Esse estudo utilizou microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) para avaliar a morfologia e a adesão de elementos sanguíneos em superfícies radiculares instrumentadas com curetas, ultrassom piezoelétrico e laser de Er,Cr:YSGG. Foram utilizadas no presente estudo 100 amostras provenientes de 25 dentes que foram divididas em 5 grupos: 1) Raspagem manual com curetas; 2) Raspagem com ultrassom; 3) Associação instrumento manual e ultrassom; 4)Irradiação do laser de Er,Cr:YSGG;5)Associação raspagem manual com irradiação com laser de Er,Cr:YSGG. Dez amostras de cada grupo foram utilizadas para análise da morfologia e as outras 10 foram utilizadas para a análise de adesão de elementos sanguíneos. As eletromicrografias foram analisadas através dos escores de adesão de elementos sanguíneos e pelo índice de morfologia radicular e os resultados foram analisados estatisticamente através dos testes de Kruskall-Wallis e de Mann-Whitney com nível de significância de 5 por cento. O grupo que foi tratado com instrumentos manuais apresentou superfície mais lisa em relação aos grupos que foram instrumentados com ultrassom e com o laser de Er,Cr:YSGG. As superfícies instrumentadas com ultrassom e com o laser de Er,Cr:YSGG de forma isolada ou associada a raspagem manual não apresentaram diferenças estatísticas entre si (p>0,05). Não houve diferenças estatísticas entre os grupos em relação a adesão de elementos sanguíneos(p>0,05). A instrumentação ultrassônica e a irradiação com o laser de Er,Cr:YSGG produziram superfícies radiculares mais rugosas em relação a raspagem com curetas, porém não houve diferenças entre os tratamentos com relação à adesão de elementos sanguíneos.
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Humans , Blood Cells/cytology , Dental Scaling/instrumentation , Root Planing/instrumentation , Tooth Root/ultrastructure , Cell Adhesion/physiology , Dental Scaling/methods , Dentin/radiation effects , Dentin/ultrastructure , Fibrin/radiation effects , Fibrin/ultrastructure , Low-Level Light Therapy/instrumentation , Lasers, Solid-State/therapeutic use , Microscopy, Electron, Scanning , Piezosurgery/instrumentation , Root Planing/methods , Smear Layer , Subgingival Curettage/instrumentation , Tooth Root/radiation effectsABSTRACT
El láser ha sido usado para una variedad de aplicaciones intraorales, incluyendo la ablación de tejidos dentales y la esteriliazación de conductos en terapia endodóntica. La distribución del gradiente térmico en dentina radicular es poco conocida, se acepta en general que la dentina es un buen aislante térmico, pero existen temores asociados a que un aumento en la temperatura de la superficie radicular externa podría afectar los tejidos de soporte. Objetivo: el propósito del estudio fue evaluar los incrementos de temperatura en la superficie radicular externa por el método de elementos finitos con el uso intrarradicular de un làser diodo comercial de 810 nm desarrollado para terapia endodóntica. Materiales y métodos: se desarrollaron tres modelos tridimensionales de un corte transversal en una raíz de un incisivo inferior con paredes dentinales remanentes de 1,2, 2,4 y 3,6 mm. Como condiciones iniciales se utilizaron 37 grados como temperatura de la superficie externa radicular y las temperaturas de exciltación intrarradicular se obtuvieron experimentalmente. Resultados: con las limitaciones de una simulación en régimen de estado estable, se encontróq mayor temperatura en la superficie externa radicular para los menores espesores críticos de la pared, con las tres temperaturas de excitación evaluadas. Los resultados de la simulación asociados a 0,5 W de potencia de salida del láser presentaron los incrementos en la temperatura de ls superficie externa más compatibles biológicamente.
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Dentin , Lasers/therapeutic use , Root Canal Therapy , Thermal Gradient , Finite Element Analysis , Computer Simulation , Dental Pulp , Infrared Rays , Models, Theoretical , Software , Tooth Root/radiation effectsABSTRACT
Este trabajo tiene la finalidad de promover el conocimiento del uso del láser en periodoncia, sus propiedades físicas, tipos de rayos láser actualmente disponibles y sus efectos de accón sobre tejidos orales y posibilidades de aplicación clínica. Los rayos láser más usados en odontología son el de dióxido de carbono (CO2) y el de neodymium:yttrium-aluminium-garnet (Nd:YAG), para una amplia variedad de procedimientos quirúrgicos, control de la microflora subgingival sobre la superficie radicular, donde se demostró efectos significativos