Calcium hydroxide associated with a new vehicle: Psidium cattleianum leaf extracts. Tissue response evaluation

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate edemogenic activity and subcutaneous inflammatory reaction induced by Psidium cattleianum leaf extracts associated with Ca(OH)2. Thirty male Wistar rats, split equally into three groups [aqueous extract + Ca(OH)2; ethanolic extract + Ca(OH)2; and propylene glycol + Ca(OH)2], were assessed every 3 h or 6 h (five animals in each period). Under general anesthesia, 0.2 mL of 1% Evans blue per 100 g of body weight was injected into the penile vein and each combination to be evaluated was subcutaneously injected into the dorsal region 30 min thereafter. Edemogenic activity was analyzed by spectrophotometry (λ=630 nm). For inflammatory reaction analysis, 50 rats received four polyethylene tubes (three experimental groups) and an empty tube (control group). The assessments were made at 7, 15, 30, 60, and 90 days, followed by hematoxylin-eosin staining and by the assignment of scores for evaluation of tissue response intensity. Ethanolic extract + Ca(OH)2 yielded the largest edemogenic activity at 3 h. Intergroup differences at 6 h were not significant. The histological analysis showed progressive repair over time (p<0.05) and aqueous and ethanolic extracts produced similar responses to those of the control and Ca(OH)2 + propylene glycol groups. Psidium cattleianum leaf extracts used as Ca(OH)2 vehicles evoked similar tissue response when compared to Ca(OH)2 associated with propylene glycol.

Analysis of the reaction of subcutaneous tissues in rats and the antimicrobial activity of calcium hydroxide paste used in association with different substances

The aim of this study was to evaluate the subcutaneous tissue response in rats and the antimicrobial activity of intracanal calcium hydroxide dressings mixed with different substances against E. faecalis. Fifty four rats were divided into three experimental groups according to the vehicle in the calcium hydroxide treatment: 0.4% chlorohexidine in propylene glycol (PG),Casearia sylvestris Sw in PG and calcium hydroxide+PG (control group). The pastes were placed into polyethylene tubes and implanted into the subcutaneous tissue. After 7, 14 and 30 days, the samples were processed and histologically evaluated (hematoxylin and eosin). The tissue surface in contact with the material was analyzed, and the quantitative analysis determined the volume density occupied by the inflammatory infiltrate (giant cells, polymorphonuclear cells and mononuclear cells), fibroblasts, collagen fibers and blood vessels. For the antimicrobial analysis, 20 dentin blocks infected with E. faecalis were treated with calcium hydroxide pastes in different vehicles; 0.4% chlorhexidine in PG, PG, extract fromCasearia sylvestris Sw in PG and a positive control (infection and without medication) for 7 days. The efficiency of the pastes was evaluated by the live/dead technique and confocal microscopy. The results showed that 0.4% chlorhexidine induced a higher inflammatory response than the other groups. The Casearia sylvestris Sw extract showed satisfactory results in relation to the intensity of the inflammatory response. In the microbiological test, there were no statistical differences between the evaluated intracanal dressings and the percentage of bacterial viability was between 33 and 42%. The control group showed an 86% viability. Antimicrobial components such as chlorhexidine or Casearia sylvestris Sw did not improve the antimicrobial activity against E. faecalis in comparison to the calcium hydroxide+PG treatment. In addition, the incorporation of chlorhexidine in the calcium hydroxide paste promoted the highest inflammatory response.

Antimicrobial and fluoride release capacity of orthodontic bonding materials

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial and fluoride releasing capacity of 3 bonding materials. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty nine specimens with standardized surface smoothness and dimensions were prepared. The antimicrobial capacity of the materials against S. mutans, L. casei and C. albicans was evaluated by determining the percentage of growth inhibition of these microorganisms in an inoculated medium, obtained by optical density readouts on a spectrophotometer. The potential to interfere in microbial growth on the surface of the studied materials was observed by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The fluoride release capacity in ultrapure water for 14 days was analyzed by means of ion chromatography. RESULTS: The PLUS group presented the highest percentage of microbial inhibition and the most contamination-free surface. The FUJI group presented the best fluoride release capacity. CONCLUSIONS: The TransbondTM Plus Color Change was the one that presented the best general behavior considering the evaluated aspects. .

Estudo do pH de três diferentes pastas de hidróxido de cálcio / Study of pH of three different pastes calcium hydroxide

OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o pH e difusão de íons cálcio da pasta de hidróxidode cálcio e propilenoglicol, a partir de três marcas comerciais. Foram utilizados quatro grupos, cada umcom dez dentes humanos (G1=Inodon®, G2=Biodinâmica®, G3=Farmadoctor, G4=controle).MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Os dentes foram preparados e os grupos 1, 2 e 3 preenchidos com asrespectivas pastas; o grupo controle sem pasta. A análise do pH foi feita por medidor de pH e amedição da difusão dos íons cálcio pelo método colorimétrico, com tempos de 0 e 48 horas, 7, 14, 21e 28 dias. A análise estatística foi realizada utilizando os testes ANOVA a dois critérios com medidasrepetidas, modelo fatorial completo, comparações múltiplas de Tukey HSD, teste de normalidade deKolmogorov-Smirnov, coeficiente de correlação de Pearson. O nível de significância foi de 5% com ouso do software SPSS 15.0. RESULTADOS: Os resultados mostraram que, independentemente dostempos analisados, para a média dos valores do pH houve diferença estatística entre os grupos (P<0,05),sendo que o grupo controle apresentou a menor média de pH diferindo dos outros três. Na difusão deíons cálcio observou-se diferenças significativas na média do G4 e demais grupos (p<0.05). Em 48horas a maior média ocorreu no grupo G1, em 7, 14 e 21 dias no G2 e em 28 dias no G1.CONCLUSÕES: Não houve diferença no pH dos grupos experimentais; a difusão de íons de cálciofoi maior no G1 e G2, com tendência crescente somente no G1.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the pH and dissemination of calciumions in the folder of calcium hydroxide and propylene from three trademarks (Inodon, Biodinâmicaand Farmadoctor). Four groups of specimens were used, each containing ten human teeth (GI –Inodon; G2 – Biodinâmica; G3 –Farmadoctor; G4 - control). The teeth were prepared and groups1, 2 and 3 satisfied with their portfolios and the control group without portfolio. pH was measuredby a pH meter and the diffusion of calcium ions was measured by the colorimetric method (0 and48 hours, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days). The statistical analysis was performed using the tests on twocriteria ANOVA with repeated measures, full factorial design, multiple comparisons of Tukey’sHSD, test of normality of Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The level ofsignificance was 5% with the use of the software SPSS 15.0. RESULTS: The results showedthat, regardless of time tested, for the average values of pH was no statistical difference betweenthe groups (P <0.05), while the control group had the lowest average Ph. In the disseminationof calcium ions there was significant differences in average for the G4 and other groups (P<0.05). In 48 hours at higher average occurred in the group G1, 7, 14 and 21 days in G2 and28 days in G1. CONCLUSION: There was no difference in the pH of experimental groups, thediffusion of ions of calcium was higher in G1 and G2, with only growing trend in G1.