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.

Bioactivity, physical and chemical properties of MTA mixed with propylene glycol

AbstractObjective To investigate the physical (setting time, hardness, flowability, microstructure) and chemical (pH change, calcium release, crystallinity) properties and the biological outcomes (cell survival and differentiation) of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) mixed using different proportions of propylene glycol (PG) and water.Material and Methods White MTA was mixed with different water/PG ratios (100/0, 80/20 and 50/50). Composition (XRD), microstructure (SEM), setting time (ASTM C266-13), flowability (ANSI/ADA 57-2000), Knoop hardness (100 g/10 s) and chemical characteristics (pH change and Ca2+ release for 7 days) were evaluated. Cell proliferation, osteo/odontoblastic gene expression and mineralization induced by MTA mixed with PG were evaluated. MTA discs (5 mm in diameter, 2 mm thick) were prepared and soaked in culture medium for 7 days. Next, the discs were removed and the medium used to culture dental pulp stem cells (DPSC) for 28 days. Cells survival was evaluated using MTS assay (24, 72 and 120 h) and differentiation with RT-PCR (ALP, OCN, Runx2, DSPP and MEPE) and alizarin red staining (7 and 14 days). Data were analysed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s post-hoc analysis (a=0.05).Results The addition of PG significantly increased setting time, flowability and Ca2+ release, but it compromised the hardness of the material. SEM showed that 50/50 group resulted porous material after setting due to the incomplete setting reaction, as shown by XRD analysis. The addition of PG (80/20 and 50/50) was not capable to improve cell proliferation or to enhance gene expression, and mineralized deposition of DPSC after 7 and 14 days as compared to the 100/0.Conclusion Except for flowability, the addition of PG did not promote further improvements on the chemical and physical properties evaluated, and it was not capable of enhancing the bioactivity of the MTA.

Ozonized oils: a qualitative and quantitative analysis

Most of the problems of endodontic origin have a bacterial etiological agent. Thus, there is a continued interest in seeking more effective chemical substances that can replace the camphorated paramonochiorophenol or antibiotics as intracanal medicaments. Among the possible substances, ozone has some interesting biological characteristics: bactericidal action, debriding effect, angiogenesis stimulation capacity and high oxidizing power. The purpose of this study was to chemically evaluate the presence of ozone in sunflower, castor, olive and almond oil, as well as in propylene glycol and byproducts of ozonation, such as formaldehyde. These compounds were ozonized, inserted into empty and sterile vials, and analyzed by testing the reaction between ozone and indigo, for determining the presence of ozone, and subjected to the chromotropic acid test for determining the presence of formaldehyde. It was observed complete absence of ozone in all samples tested and presence of formaldehyde. The bactericidal and healing action of ozonized oils could be attributed to products formed by the ozonation of mineral oils, such as formaldehyde, not to the ozone itself.

A maioria dos problemas de origem endodôntica tem um agente etiológico bacteriano. Assim, existe um interesse permanente em se buscar substâncias químicas mais efetivas e que possam substituir o PMCC ou os antibióticos como curativos de demora. Dentre as possíveis substâncias, o ozônio apresenta algumas características biológicas interessantes: ação bactericida, efeito debridante, estímulo a angiogênese, além do efeito oxidante. O propósito do presente estudo foi avaliar quimicamente a presença de ozônio nos óleos de girassol, rícino, oliva e amêndoas, além do propilenoglicol, bem como subproputos da ozonização, como formaldeído. Essas substâncias foram ozonizadas, inseridas em tubetes anestésicos vazios e esterilizados, e analisadas por meio do teste da reação entre ozônio e índigo, para determinação da presença de ozônio; e teste do ácido cromotrópico, para determinação da presença de formaldeído. Foi observado ausência total de ozônio em todas as amostras testadas, além da presença de formaldeído. A ação bactericida e curativa dos óleos ozonizados poderia ser atribuída aos produtos formados pela ozonização de óleos minerais, como o formaldeído, e não ao ozônio propriamente dito.

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.