Is it necessary to pre-treat Dentine before GIC Restorations? Evidence from an in Vitro Study / É necessário pré tratar a dentina antes das restaurações de CIV? Evidência de um estudo in vitro

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to assess the influence of differentpretreatmentapproaches on glass ionomer cement (GIC)bond strength (BS) to dentine. Sixty bovine incisors wereallocated into six groups according to substrate - sound orcariesaffecteddentine; and substrate pretreatmentapproach -no conditioning (control), polyacrylic acid for 10 s andphosphoric acid for 7 s. Teeth in the cariesaffecteddentinegroup were previously submitted to cariogenic pHcyclingchallenge. After dentine pretreatment,according to experi mentalgroups, polyethylene tubes were placed on flat dentinesurfaces and filled with GIC. Teeth were stored in distilledwater for 24 h at 37 °C and then submitted to microshear test(0.5 mm/min). Failure pattern analysis was performed understereomicroscope (400x). Data were analysed using twowayANOVA and Tukey's test (α=5%). Statistically significantdifferences were found for the pretreatmentapproach,regardless of substrate (p<0.001). The polyacrylic acid groupand control group had similar BS values, and were both betterthan the phosphoric acid group. In general, GIC had betterbonding performance in sound dentine than in cariesaffecteddentine. In conclusion, dentine pretreatmentwith polyacrylicacid did not improve the performance of GIC restoration onclinically relevant substrates.

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a influência de diferentesprétratamentosna resistência de união (RU) de cimentos deionômero de vidro (CIV) a dentina. Sessenta incisivos bovinosforam alocados em 6 grupos de acordo com o substrato -hígido ou cariado; e com a abordagem de prétratamento-sem condicionamento (controle), ácido poliacrílico por 10 s, eácido fosfórico por 7 s. Os dentes pertencentes aos grupos dedentina cariada foram previamente submetidos ao desafiocariogênico por meio da ciclagem de pH. Após o prétratamentoda dentina, de acordo com os grupos experimentais,tubos de polietileno foram colocados sobre superfícies planas dedentina e preenchidos com CIV. Os dentes foram armazenadosem água destilada por 24 h a 37°C e então submetidos ao testede microcisalhamento (0,5 mm/min). A análise do padrão defratura foi realizada em estereomicroscópio (400x). Os dadosobtidos foram analisados usando ANOVA de dois fatores e testede Tukey (α=5%). Diferença estatisticamente significante foiencontrada para as diferentes abordagens de prétratamento,independente do substrato (pp<0,001). Aplicação de ácidopoliacrílico resultou em valores de RU similares aos do grupocontrole. Entretanto, ambos os grupos mostraram um melhordesempenho quando comparado a aplicação de ácidofosfórico. De forma geral, CIV apresentou melho5 desempenhoadesivo em dentina sadia quando comparada a dentinacariada. Em conclusão, o prétratamentoem dentina comácido poliacrílico não melhora o desempenho das restauraçõesde CIV em substratos clinicamente relevantes.

Influence of Surface Sealants on Microleakage in Composite Restorations / Estudio de la Influencia de los Sellantes de Superficie sobre la Microfiltración en Restauraciones de Composite

ABSTRACT: Polymerization shrinkage of composites can generate stress that results in the formation of microgaps at the resin-enamel interface and marginal leakage. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the influence of surface sealants on microleakage in composite restorations. Enamel-dentin occlusal cavities were prepared in 30 non-carious upper and lower premolars. The cavities were restored with One Coat Bond SL and Brilliant New Generation (Coletene), following the manufacturers' instructions, and polished appropriately. The samples were randomly assigned to one of the following six treatment groups: Group I (Control-no sealant); Group II: Single Bond (3M/ESPE); Group III: Perma Seal (Ultradent); Group IV: Heliobond (Vivadent); Group V: Biscover LV (Bisco); Group VI: Bioforty (Biodinâmica). The samples were then immersed in 2 % aqueous methylene blue solution for 48 hours, and thermocycled 100 times from 5 ºC to 55 ºC. The obtained specimens were ground in a bucco-palatal orientation to reach the medial plane, and observed under a stereoscopic loupe at 40X. The degree of microleakage was evaluated by assessing the penetration of the dye to the tooth-restoration interface, using a 0 to 3 grading scale. The obtained data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric test. Significant differences were observed between all rebonded groups and the control group; no differences were observed among Single Bond, Perma Seal and bioforty, or between Heliobond and Biscover LV. It would seem convenient to apply a surface sealant over composite restorations to improve marginal integrity and reduce microleakage.

RESUMEN: La contracción de polimerización de los composites puede generar fuerzas que determinan la formación de microbrechas en la interfase resina-esmalte y filtración marginal. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar la influencia de los sellantes de superficie, en restauraciones de composite, sobre la microfiltración. Se utilizaron 30 premolares superiores e inferiores, libres de caries, donde se realizaron preparaciones oclusales amelodentinarias que fueron obturadas con One Coat Bond SL y Brilliant New Generation (Coletene), siguiendo las indicaciones del fabricante y pulidas adecuadamente. Luego las muestras se distribuyeron aleatoriamente en seis grupos, según los materiales experimentales: Grupo I (Control), Grupo II: Single Bond (3M/ESPE), Grupo III: Perma Seal (Ultradent), Grupo IV: Heliobond (Vivadent), Grupo V: Biscover LV (Bisco), Grupo VI: bioforty (biodinámica). Posteriormente las piezas fueron sometidas a ciclaje térmico por 100 ciclos entre 5 ºC y 55 ºC, sumergidas en una solución acuosa de azul de metileno al 2 % durante 48 horas y desgastadas en sentido V-P, hasta el plano medial, para ser observadas con lupa estereoscópica a 40 X. El grado de filtración se evaluó por la penetración del colorante en la interfase diente-restauración en una escala de O a 3. Los datos obtenidos fueron analizados mediante la muestra no paramétrica de Kruskal-Wallis. Se encontraron diferencias significativas de todos los grupos con respecto al grupo control (p= 0,0167), no existiendo significación entre Single Bond, Perma Seal y bioforty ni entre Heliobond y Biscover LV. En restauraciones de composite, sería conveniente la aplicación de sellantes de superficie para mejorar la integridad marginal y disminuir la microfiltración.

Characterisation and microleakage of a new hydrophilic fissure sealant - UltraSeal XT® hydro

ABSTRACT Objectives The aim of this study was to characterise the new hydrophilic fissure sealant, UltraSeal XT® hydro™ (Ultradent Products, USA), and to investigate its in vitro resistance to microleakage after placement on conventionally acid etched and sequentially lased and acid etched molars. Material and Methods The sealant was characterised by Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), and Vickers indentation test. Occlusal surfaces of extracted human molars were either conventionally acid etched (n=10), or sequentially acid etched and laser irradiated (n=10). UltraSeal XT® hydro™ was applied to both groups of teeth which were then subjected to 2,500 thermocycles between 5 and 55°C prior to microleakage assessment by fuchsin dye penetration. Results UltraSeal XT® hydro™ is an acrylate-based sealant that achieved a degree of conversion of 50.6±2.2% and a Vickers microhardness of 24.2±1.5 under standard light curing (1,000 mWcm-2 for 20 s). Fluoride ion release is negligible within a 14-day period. SEM and EDX analyses indicated that the sealant comprises irregular submicron and nano-sized silicon-, barium-, and aluminium-bearing filler phases embedded in a ductile matrix. Laser preconditioning was found to significantly reduce microleakage (Mann-Whitney U test, p<0.001). The lased teeth presented enhanced surface roughness on a 50 to 100 μm scale that caused the segregation and concentration of the filler particles at the enamel-sealant interface. Conclusion Laser preconditioning significantly decreased microleakage and increased enamel surface roughness, which caused zoning of the filler particles at the enamel-sealant interface.

Capacidad de sellado coronario de dos cementos endodónticos a base de óxido de cinc y eugenol: un estudio ex vivo / Coronal sealing ability of two zinc-oxide and eugenol-based endodontic sealers: an ex vivo study

Objetivo: comparar, mediante un modelo de filtración bacteriana, la capacidad de sellado coronario de obturaciones realizadas con conos de gutapercha complementados con Kleppmetthasona (KMS; Klepp/Raysan, Buenos Aires, Argentina); y Pulp Canal Sealer EWT (PCS; Sybron-Endo, Glendora, Estados Unidos). Materiales y métodos: se utilizaron 24 (n=24) premolares humanos sanos extraídos. En todos los casos, los conductos radiculares fueron preparados por medio de instrumentos rotatorios ProTaper Universal (Dentsply/Tulsa Dental, Tulsa, OK, Estados Unidos) hasta un instrumento #F3. Se distribuyeron 20 de los dientes en dos grupos experimentales (Grupo I y Grupo II) de 10 (n=10) especímenes cada uno. En cada grupo se agregaron un especimen de control positivo (n=1) y un especimen de control negativo (n=1). En el grupo 1, los conductos se obturaron con un cono de gutapercha ProTaper de conicidad correspondiente al instrumento #F3 y se complementó mediante la condensación lateral de conos accesorios. El sellador utilizado fue KMS, a base de óxido de cinc y eugenol que incluye un corticoide en su composición. En el Grupo 2 se realizó el mismo procedimiento, pero se utilizó PCS, un sellador a base de óxido de cinc y eugenol convencional. Para cada especimen, el proceso de filtración bacteriana se realizó por medio de un sistema individual de doble cámara, cada uno de las cuales contenía el medio de cultivo. En todos los casos, el medio de la cámara superior se inoculó con un cultivo de Enterococcus faecalis y el sistema se incubó durante 60 días. En la cámara inferior, la filtración bacteriana se controló diariamente hasta la finalización del experimento. Los datos registrados se analizaron con la prueba de supervivencia de Kaplan-Meyer yla prueba de Fischer, con un nivel de significación de P<0.05. Resultados: todos los controles positivos demostraron filtración bacteriana dentro de las primeras 48 horas. No hubo filtración en ninguno de los controles negativos.

Applying liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry to assess endodontic sealer microleakage

The objective of this study was to describe a new method for the quantitative analysis of a microleakage of endodontic filling materials. Forty extracted single-rooted teeth were randomly divided into three experimental groups. After root canal shaping, the experimental groups were filled using the lateral condensation technique with the Epiphany system (G1), with gutta-percha + Sealapex (G2), and with gutta-percha + AH Plus (G3). Each root was mounted on a modified leakage testing device, and caffeine solution was used as a tracer (2000 ng mL-1, pH 6.0), applied in the coronal direction towards the tooth apex, creating a hydrostatic pressure of 2.55 kPa. Presence of caffeine in the receiving solution was measured after 10, 30, and 60 days, using high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS). None of the groups presented microleakage at 10 days. At 30 days, G2 and G3 showed similar infiltration patterns (means: 16.0 and 13.9 ng mL-1, respectively), whereas G1 showed significantly higher values (mean: 105.2 ng mL-1). At 60 days, leakage values were 182.6 ng mL-1for G1, 139.0 ng mL-1 for G2, and 53.5 ng mL-1 for G3. AH Plus showed the best sealing ability and HPLC-MS/MS showed high sensitivity and specificity for tracer quantification.

A laboratory assessment of bacterial leakage in MTA apical plugs exposed to phosphate-buffered saline / Avaliação laboratorial da infiltração bacteriana em plugs apicais de mta expostos ao tampão fosfato-salino

O presente estudo avaliou a influência da exposição do agregado de trióxido mineral (MTA) – com e sem cloreto decálcio (CaCl2) – ao tampão fosfato-salino (PBS) sobre a microinfiltração apical. Sessenta segmentos radiculares foram divididos em 4 grupos experimentais (n=15). As cavidades apicais foram preenchidas com MTA, com ou sem CaCl2, e os canais radiculares receberam uma bolinha de algodão umedecida ou PBS, como medicação intracanal: 1) MTA/bolinha de algodão umedecida; 2) MTA/PBS; 3) MTA+10%CaCl2/ bolinha de algodão umedecida; 4) MTA+10% CaCl2/PBS. Após 2 meses, a penetração de E. faecalis ao longo dos plugs apicais foi avaliada. As amostras foram observadas semanal -mente durante 70 dias e a infiltração detectada através da turbidez do meio em contato com os segmentos radiculares. Dentes pertencentes aos grupos controle (n=2) foram mantidos completamente impermeáveis ou sem plug apical. A análise de sobrevivência e a comparação das curvas foram realizadas por meio dos testes Kaplan-Meier e Log-rank (p<0.05), respectiva -mente. Todas as amostras do grupo controle positivo apresentaram evidência de infiltração dentro de 24h, enquanto nenhuma amostra do grupo controle negativo apresentou infiltração aolongo dos 70 dias. Não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos experimentais (p=0.102). O uso do PBS como medicação intracanal pode melhorar a capacidade de selamento do MTA,mas não é capaz de impedir a infiltração bacteriana. A adição de CaCl2 ao MTA não melhora sua capacidade de selamento.

This study evaluated the influence of the exposure of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) - with and without calcium chloride(CaCl2) -to phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) on apical microleakage. Sixty root segments were divided into 4 experimental groups (n=15). Apical cavities were filled with MTA with or without CaCl2, and the root canals dressed with a moistened cotton pellet or PBS: 1) MTA/cotton pellet; 2) MTA/PBS; 3) MTA+10%CaCl2/cotton pellet; 4) MTA+10%CaCl2/PBS. After 2months, E. faecalis penetration was analyzed a long the apical plugs. Samples were observed weekly for 70 days, and leakage was detected by turbidity of the medium in contact with the root segment. Teeth in the control groups (n=2) were either made completely impermeable or kept without an apical plug. The Kaplan–Meier method was used to analyze survival and the Log-rank test was used to compare the survival curves (p<0.05). All specimens in the positive control group showed evidence of leakage within 24h, while none in the negative control group showed leakage up to 70 days. There was no statisticall y significant difference among the experimental groups (p=0.102).The use of PBS as intracanal dressing may improve MTA sealing ability, but cannot prevent bacterial leakage. The addition of CaCl2 to the MTA did not improve MTA sealing ability.

Capacidad de sellado de tres agentes cementantes para restauraciones coronarias indirectas / Sealing ability of three luting agents used for cementation of indirect coronal restorations

Objetivo: comparar ex vivo, por medio de un modelo de filtración bacteriana, la capacidad de sellado de un ionómero vítreo modificado con resinas, de un ionómero vítreo convencional y de un cemento de fosfato de cinc, utilizados para la cementación de coronas coladas (AU). Materiales y métodos: un total de 30 premolares humanos sanos, extraídos, fueron preparados de forma estandarizada para recibir una corona metálica con terminación en chamfer sobre dentina. Se realizaron impresiones, se vaciaron en densita tipo IV, se enceraron y se colaron en aleación de oro tipo III. Luego fueron separadas al azar en tres grupos de 10 (n=10) especímenes cada uno. Las coronas del grupo 1 fueron cementadas con Rely-X Luting Plus (3M/ESPE); y las del grupo 2, con Ketac-Cem (3m/ESPE); y las del grupo 3 (control), con el cemento de fosfato de cinc Harvard Cement (Harvard Debtal International GmbH, Hoppengarten, Alemania). Todos los especímenes fueron termociclados. Posteriormente, la superficie metálica oclusal fue reducida 1 mm hasta exponer la dentina, y las muestras se esterilizaron en autoclave. El proceso de filtración se realizó por medio de un sistema de doble cámara con medio de cultivo. El medio de la cámara superior se inoculó con E. faecalis y el sistema fue incubado durante 60 días. En la cámara inferior, la filtración bacteriana se controló diariamente. Los datos registrados fueron analizados por medio de las pruebas de Kaplan-Meyer y de Fischer, con un nivel de significación de P<0,05. Resultados: el tiempo de supervivencia para Rely-X Luting Plus no pudo ser estimado, ya que fue superior a los 60 días, tiempo máximo de duración de la experiencia. Para Ketac-Cem fue de 60 días, con un intervalo de confianza (95 por ciento) de 29,6-90,4. Y para Harvard Cement fue de 40 días, con un intervalo de confianza de 32,6-47,4. Las diferencias entre los grupos fueron estadísticamente significativas. Conclusión: Rely-X Plus demostró una capacidad de sellado superior.

Efecto de la humedad sobre el fraguado del MTA: estudio "in vitro" / The effect of moisture on the setting of MTA: an in vitro study

Objetivo: evaluar el efecto de la humedad sobre el fraguado del ProRoot MTA, en sus superficies intraconducto y apical. Materiales y métodos: se emplearon 20 probetas cilíndricas huecas, de silicona transparente, instaladas sobre un block de gomaespuma humedecido con suero fisiológico. Las probetas fueron obturadas con 4 mm de espesor de ProRoot MTA (Dentsply Tulsa Dental, OK, Estados Unidos) y divididas al azar en dos grupos de 10 probetas cada uno. En el grupo 1 se colocó sobre el material una torunda de algodón seco, mientras que en el grupo 2 el algodón estaba humedecido con agua destilada. Los orificios superiores de las probetas se obturaron con cemento de óxido de zinc reforzado Zoer´s (Laboratorio SL SA, Buenos Aires, Argentina). Los especímenes se mantuvieron a 37ºC de temperatura y 100% de humedad. A las 4 y 6 horas fueron removidos de la gomaespuma, se retiraron el Zoer´s y el algodón y se registró el fraguado en las superficies del MTA intraconducto -subgrupos 1A y 2A- y apical -subgrupos 1B y 2B-, empleando una aguja Gillmore. El procedimiento estadístico fue realizado mediante la prueba de Chi cuadrado. Resultados: a las 4 horas, se encontraba fraguado el 50 por ciento de las muestras del subgrupo 1A, el 80 por ciento de las del subgrupo 1B, el 90 por ciento de las del subgrupo 2A y el 100 por ciento de las del subgrupo 2B. A las 6 horas de control, todas las muestras se encontraban fraguadas (100 por ciento). Se registraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas -a las 4 horas- entre los subgrupos 1A y 2A (P<0,05); entre los subgrupos 1ºB y 2B no las hubo (P>0,05). Tampoco hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los subgrupos 1A y 1B ni entre los subgrupos 2A y 2B (P>0,05). Conclusión: la presencia de un algodón húmedo en contacto con el MTA acelera el fraguado de la superficie intraconducto del material, en tanto no influye en el fraguado de su superficie apical

A microleakage study of gutta-percha/AH Plus and Resilon/Real self-etch systems after different irrigation protocols

The development and maintenance of the sealing of the root canal system is the key to the success of root canal treatment. The resin-based adhesive material has the potential to reduce the microleakage of the root canal because of its adhesive properties and penetration into dentinal walls. Moreover, the irrigation protocols may have an influence on the adhesiveness of resin-based sealers to root dentin. Objective: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of different irrigant protocols on coronal bacterial microleakage of gutta-percha/AH Plus and Resilon/Real Seal Self-etch systems. Material and Methods: One hundred ninety pre-molars were used. The teeth were divided into 18 experimental groups according to the irrigation protocols and filling materials used. The protocols used were: distilled water; sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)+eDTA; NaOCl+H3PO4; NaOCl+eDTA+chlorhexidine (CHX); NaOCl+H3PO4+CHX; CHX+eDTA; CHX+ H3PO4; CHX+eDTA+CHX and CHX+H3PO4+CHX. Gutta-percha/AH Plus or Resilon/Real Seal Se were used as root-filling materials. The coronal microleakage was evaluated for 90 days against Enterococcus faecalis. Data were statistically analyzed using Kaplan-Meier survival test, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. Results: No significant difference was verified in the groups using chlorhexidine or sodium hypochlorite during the chemo-mechanical preparation followed by eDTA or phosphoric acid for smear layer removal. The same results were found for filling materials. However, the statistical analyses revealed that a final flush with 2% chlorhexidine reduced significantly the coronal microleakage. Conclusion: A final flush with 2% chlorhexidine after smear layer removal reduces coronal microleakage of teeth filled with gutta-percha/AH Plus or Resilon/Real Seal SE. .

An ex vivo evaluation of the sealing ability of polydimethylsiloxane-based root canal sealers.

Aim: The aim was to study the sealing efficacy of polydimethylsiloxane‑based root canal sealers. Materials and Methods: Polydimethylsiloxane‑based root canal sealers were reviewed and subjected to an ex vivo study. A total of 60 extracted maxillary incisors were included in this study, which was conducted under two groups, Groups A and B, of 30 teeth each. In Group A, GuttaFlow and in Group B, RoekoSeal as sealers were used for obturation with Gutta‑percha cones after preparing canal with a step back technique. The criterion for evaluating sealing efficacy of the sealers was light absorption by spectrophotometer. The collected data were analyzed statistically using one‑way ANOVA test. Results: The findings of the study revealed that the mean leakage in Group B (0.1027) was significantly less than Group A (0.1649) (P < 0.001). RoekoSeal showed superior sealing ability. Conclusion: RoekoSeal had the better sealing ability than GuttaFlow and may be recommended for clinical use.

Ex vivo microbial leakage after using different final irrigation regimens with chlorhexidine

Objective: To assess the influence of final irrigation protocols with chlorhexidine in the coronal leakage of Enterococcus faecalis in filled root canals. Material and Methods: Seventy single-root canals from extracted teeth were prepared using ProTaper instruments. The irrigation protocol accomplished an alternating irrigation with 5 mL of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCI) and 17% EDTA between each file. The teeth were randomly divided into four experimental groups (n=15) according to the final irrigation regimen: group 1, without final irrigation; group 2, irrigation with 10 mL 2.0% chlorhexidine (CHX); group 3, with a final application of EC40™; and group 4, irrigation with the combination (1:1) of 0.2% CHX + 0.1% cetrimide (CTR). All the teeth were mounted in a two-chamber apparatus and the coronal access was exposed to E. faecalis. The presence of turbidity in the BHI broth over a period of 180 days was observed. The Friedman test was used for statistical analysis. Results: EC40™ varnish showed the least leakage at 180 days, and was statistically similar to 2% CHX. No significant differences were observed between the group without final irrigation and the 2% CHX group or 0.2% CHX + 0.1% CTR. Conclusions: In this ex vivo study, EC40™ showed the longest delayed coronal leakage of E. faecalis, although without significant differences from 2% CHX.

Sealability of MTA and calcium hydroxidecontaining sealers

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the apical sealability of Fillapex®, endo-CPM-Sealer® and Sealapex®. Material and Methods: Ninety-four freshly extracted single-rooted teeth were selected and decoronated. All teeth were radiographed to confirm the existence of a single and straight root canal, which was prepared using Protaper Universal and 2.5% sodium hypochlorite. The teeth were randomly divided in groups of 10 specimens each according to the sealer, and the canals were filled using the single cone technique and one of the sealers. Four additional teeth were used as controls. The teeth were submitted to dye leakage with Rhodamine B for 24 h but using vacuum on the initial 15 min. Thereafter, they were cut longitudinally and the leakage was measured in a linear fashion from apex to crown. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey's tests at 5% significance level. Results: Fillapex® and Sealapex® showed significantly less dye leakage than endo-CPM-Sealer® (p<0.05). Conclusions: It was concluded that Fillapex® and Sealapex® were able to prevent apical dye leakage differently from endo-CPM-Sealer®.

Apical sealing ability of MTA in different liquid to powder ratios and packing methods

In apical surgery, after apicoectomy and retro-preparation of canal, a retrofil material is applied to seal the apical region of the root canal. Mineral trioxide aggregate [MTA] is the gold standard material for this purpose. Changing water/powder ratios of MTA affects its properties. The purpose of this in vitro study was to determine the effect of liquid/powder ratio of retrofil MTA on apical dye leakage, and also compare two packing techniques for MTA. In this in vitro study, 126 intact single-root extracted teeth were instrumented using step-back technique, and obturated with lateral condensation method. The apical 3 mm of roots was resected, and retrograde preparation was performed by an ultrasonic device. Specimens were randomly assigned to 6 groups of 20 each and 6 teeth served as positive and negative controls. All teeth were retrofilled with White ProRoot MTA. Three groups were retrofilled with 0.28, 0.33, and 0.40 water/powder ratios of MTA and packed with plugger; the other three groups were retrofilled with 0.28, 0.33, and 0.40 water/powder ratios and packed with wet-cotton. Linear dye leakage was used to check apical sealing ability, and data were statistically analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis test. In 0.40 liquid/powder ratio the best applicator for packing MTA was plugger. In 0.28 liquid/powder ratio, moist cotton pellet was the best applicator; in 0.33 liquid/powder ratio, there was no significant difference between the two techniques. Under the condition of this in vitro study, packing with moist cotton pellet in lower liquid/powder ratios of MTA, as well as packing with a plugger in higher liquid/powder ration decreased apical dye leakage

Effect of calcium hydroxide and chlorhexidine medicaments on the apical seal

Leakage of the root canal system is an importent consideration when placing an intracanal medicament. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the effect of calcium hydroxide and 1% chlorhexidine gel as intracanal medicaments on tooth apical seal. Seventy extracted, single-rooted maxillary anterior teeth were divided into the three experimental groups [n=20]. All root canals were instrumented with step-back technique and divided into three groups. Group 1 had root canal dressing with calcium hydroxide; group 2 had root canal dressing with 1% chlorhexidine gel and group 3, did not receive a dressing. The roots were incubated in 100% humidity at 37°C for 7 days. After removing the dressings, all canals of the experimental groups were obturated using a cold lateral condensation technique. The root surfaces of all specimens were coated with two layers of nail varnish, except for the 2 mm surrounding the apical foramen. Apical sealing ability was assessed by dye leakage method and the specimens were examined under a stereo-microscope. Dye penetrations were measured and analyzed using ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey test. Calcium hydroxide group had the least frequency of apical leakage at 2 mm level [0.46 +/- 0.40 mm], whilst chlorhexidine group showed the greatest apical leakage [0.86 +/- 0.42 mm]. There was statistical difference between group 1 and 2 [P<0.05], but no statistical difference between group 1 and 3, or between groups 2 and 3 [P>0.05]. Intracanal calcium hydroxide medicament may decrease apical leakage of gutta-percha root fillings when AH26 sealer is used; chlorhexidine may increase the leakage

Coronal sealing ability of three temporary filling materials

Providing adequate coronal seal of temporary filling materials is critical for the success of root canal therapy. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare coronal seal ability of three restorative materials over different periods of time. Ninety-eight molar teeth were selected. Once access cavities were prepared, teeth were divided randomly into three time groups [1 day, 1 week, and 4 weeks]. Each group was then subdivided into three groups of 10 teeth. Each subgroup was restored using one of three restorative materials including Coltosol, Cavizol and Zonalin and then incubated in distilled water at 37[degree]C. The samples were then immersed in 2% methylene blue dye. After rinsing and drying, teeth were sectioned longitudinally and examined for dye penetration. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann Whitney U tests were used to analyze the data. All experimented materials showed increasing leakage from the 1[st] day to the 4[th] week. Zonalin showed more leakage than Coltosol and Cavizol at each time interval [P<0.05], but there was no significant difference between Coltosol and Cavizol. Coltosol and Cavizol are suitable temporary materials for up to 1 week

Evaluación de tres sistemas de endopostes: segunda parte: evaluación in vitro de microfiltración de tres sistemas de endopostes / Evaluation of three endoposts systems: second part: an in vitro microleakage evaluation of three endoposts systems

Objetivos: en este estudio in vitro, se comparó la microfiltración de tres sistemas de endopostes (colados, de titanio y de cerámica inyectada con estructura de circonia), utilizados para reconstruir incisivos centrales, caninos y premolares unirradiculares superiores. Materiales y métodos: se prepararon 90 muestras. Para las pruebas de microfiltración, los elementos se sometieron primero a un test de termociclado (5º y 55ºC), luego se los sumergió en una solución de azul de metileno al 0,5 por ciento. Finalmente fueron desgastados en sentido longitdinal en una de sus caras proximales, donde posteriormente se midió la penetración y concentración del colorante en un analizador de imágenes. Los datos obtenidos fueron analizados estadísticamente con el test de Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados: los resultados demostraron diferencias no significativas, lo que nos permitió concluir que la preparación adecuada del conducto radicular y del remanente dentario, el uso de un cemento adhesivo y la elección correcta del sistema de postes a utilizar en la reconstrucción del diente desvitalizado, nos garantiza una mejor resistencia y una disminución de la filtración de la interface diente-cemento-perno, al haber un correcto sellado de la restauración.

Comparative evaluation of marginal adaptation between nanocomposites and microhybrid composites exposed to two light cure units.

Background: Recent advances in resin adhesives and restorative materials, as well as an increased demand for esthetics, have lead to the introduction of newer resin-based composites like nanocomposites and light-curing units like light emitting diodes (LEDs). Aim: The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of conventional quartz tungsten halogen (QTH) curing unit and blue LED on marginal adaptation of microhybrid composite (Filtek Z250) and nanocomposite (Filtek Z350) resins. Materials and Methods: Eighty Class V cavities were prepared on, extracted human premolars and were divided into four groups of 20 each. The four groups were designed according to the restorative resin and light cure unit used microhybrid/QTH, nanocomposites/QTH, microhybrid/LED and nanocomposites/LED. After thermocycling and immersion in 2% Basic Fuschin dye solution, the teeth were sectioned and dye penetration was observed under a stereomicroscope at 20X magnification. Statistical Analysis: All the samples were scored and results were analyzed using the "Kruskal Wallis and Mann Whitney tests" with "Wilcoxone correction." Results: The results revealed least microleakage in microhybrid composites exposed to QTH and maximum in nanocomposites exposed to LED. Conclusion: Microhybrid composites exhibited lesser microleakage than nanocomposite resins.

Effect of cavity varnish and intermediate restorative material on coronal microleakage in endodontically treated tooth.

Aim: Evaluation of microleakage in endodontically treated teeth that have been coronally sealed with eugenol and noneugenol containing zinc oxide cement, with and without the use of cavity varnish. Materials and Methods: The crowns of single rooted teeth were removed at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) and the root canals were prepared and obturated with gutta-percha points and zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) sealer using lateral condensation technique. The samples were randomly divided into four groups-group 1, coronal seal was obtained with ZOE cement; in group 2, three coats of cavity varnish followed with coronal seal of ZOE cement; in group 3, Litark a (noneugenol cement) was placed in the prepared cavity as in group 1; and in group 4, cavity varnish and Litark were placed instead of ZOE as in group 2. The specimens were immersed in 2% methylene blue dye and examined under traveling microscope for evidence of dye penetration of the material. Statistical Analysis: In this study, Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U, and Wilcoxon W tests were used. Results: Kruskal-Wallis test with P=0.000 indicated that a significant difference exists between the four groups. Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon W test showed a significant difference at 0.05 levels as follows: group 1 with group 3 and 4, group 2 with group 3 and 4, and group 3 with group 4. There was no significant difference at 0.05 levels between group 1 and group 2. Conclusion: Group 4 showed significant less amount of dye penetration as compared with other groups.

effect of calcium hydroxide on the sealing properties of MTA apical barrier

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of remnant root canal medicament, calcium hydroxide on the short and long term sealing ability of mineral trioxide aggregate [MTA] apical barrier. Fifty single-rooted teeth were prepared and apical resorptions were made using sulfuric acid. The teeth were allocated into two experimental groups and two control groups. In group 1, calcium hydroxide was placed into canals for one week. In group 2, no medication was placed. In both groups, a 4-mm MTA plug was placed in the root canals. The remaining portion of the canal was filled with gutta-percha/sealer. The microleakage was evaluated after 7 days and 3 months using fluid filtration technique. Repeated measurement ANOVA was used for statistical analysis. There was no significant difference in sealing ability between the two groups in either time periods. In both groups, microleakage decreased after three months but this decrease was not statistically significant. Medication with calcium hydroxide had no adverse effect on the short and long-term sealing properties of MTA plug