Comparação do alargamento apical do canal radicular através dos sistemas de instrumentação SAF e Reciproc / Comparison of apical enlargement of the root canal through SAF and Reciproc instrumentation systems

Objetivo: Comparar o aumento percentual da área da secção reta transversal de canais radiculares, no nível de 3 mm aquém do ápice radicular, após instrumentação com dois sistemas de instrumento único. Métodos: Dezenove primeiros molares inferiores extraídos tiveram as raízes mesiais seccionadas no nível de 3 mm aquém do ápice radicular, sendo os 2 milímetros finais de cada raiz removidos e descartados, para proceder a mensuração da área pré-operatória, através de estereomicroscopia. As raízes foram instrumentadas com os sistemas SAF e Reciproc R25.08 e procedeu-se nova mensuração para comparação do aumento percentual da área. O aumento percentual da área da secção reta transversal foi comparado e analisado estatisticamente pelo teste t de Student. O nível de significância foi estabelecido em 5% (p < 0,05). Resultados: O aumento percentual da área dos canais foi significativamente maior para o grupo Reciproc (p = 0,001) em comparação com o grupo SAF. Os canais instrumentados com o sistema SAF tiveram sua área aumentada em média 53,5%, enquanto que nos instrumentados com o sistema Reciproc a média foi 154,5%. Conclusão: O sistema Reciproc proporcionou um aumento percentual da área da secção reta transversal dos canais radiculares, no nível dos 3 mm apicais, 3 vezes maior que o sistema SAF.

Aim: To compare the percentage increase in the cross-sectional area of root canals, at the level of 3 mm from the root apex after instrumentation with two single instrument systems. Methods: The roots of 19 extracted mandibular first molars were sectioned 3 mm short of the apex level, with the final 2 millimeters of each root removed and discarded in order to enable the preoperative area to be measured by stereomicroscopy. Subsequently, the roots were instrumented with the SAF and Reciproc 25/.08 systems, alternating the technique used per canal from root to root, and a new measurement was performed. After, the percentage increase in area was calculated considering the values of the original and the final area. The Student'st-test was applied to the results, with a level of significance set at 5%. Results: The percentage increase in area of the root canals was significantly higher for the Reciproc (p = 0.001) when compared to the SAF group. In the canals instrumented with the SAF system, the mean increase in area was 53.5%, while in those using the Reciproc system, it was 154.5%. Conclusion:The Reciproc system produced a 3-fold higher percentage increase in the cross-sectional area of the root canals at the level of 3 mm from the root apex than did the SAF system.

Association between radiographic classification and surgical technique in extractions of third lower molars / Associação entre classificação radiográfica e técnica cirúrgica nas exodontias de terceiros molares inferiores

Introduction: establish an association between the radiographic classification and the surgical technique related to the lower third molars. Materials and method: a retrospective study was carried out, with the descriptive analysis of the data. The sample consisted of 100 patients (n = 100) from the spontaneous demand who sought out the Dental Clinic of UFC (Ceará's Federal University) ­ Campus Sobral, between december 2017 to july 2018, and who followed the inclusion criteria: patient with panoramic radiography, free of active periodontal disease and tooth with at least two thirds of root formation; and as exclusion criteria: patients with associated bone pathologies, teeth with less than two thirds of root formation and patients who did not wish to participate in the study. Results: patients included in the study were from 18 to 25 years of age, most of them male, with complaints of pain. Using the radiographic classification of Pell & Gregory, the most found positions were 1A (35%), 2B (28%) and 2A (17%). The most prevalent surgical techniques were the open ones. Could be done the extraction by closed surgical technique (forceps or lever) (n = 27), with flap preparation plus osteotomy (OST) (n = 25) and flap plus osteotomy plus odontostomy (ODS) (n = 48). Conclusion: teeth with radiographic classification, grade of inclusion and different preoperative plans had the same protocol (flap + OST + ODS) in the surgical act. It is evident that radiographic classification stills an effective method to aid in operative planning, but it can be complemented by other diagnostic standards, such as a specific classification of the root anatomy. (AU)

Objetivo: realizar uma associação entre a classificação radiográfica e a técnica cirúrgica relacionada aos terceiros molares inferiores. Materiais e método: foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo, com a análise descritiva dos dados. A amostra foi constituída de 100 pacientes (n = 100), provenientes de demanda espontânea, que procuraram o ambulatório de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) ­ Campus Sobral, no período de dezembro de 2017 a julho de 2018, e que seguiram os seguintes critérios de inclusão: presença de radiografia panorâmica, ausência de doença periodontal ativa e dentes com no mínimo dois terços de formação radicular. Já os critérios de exclusão foram: pacientes com patologias ósseas associadas aos terceiros molares inferiores, dentes com menos de dois terços de formação radicular e pacientes que não desejassem participar do estudo. Resultados: os pacientes incluídos no estudo tinham idades entre 18 e 25 anos, a maioria do sexo masculino, com queixas álgicas. Em relação à classificação de Pell & Gregory, as posições mais encontradas foram 1A (35%), 2B (28%) e 2A (17%). As técnicas cirúrgicas mais prevalentes foram as abertas (73%). Em relação às técnicas cirúrgicas, foram encontradas: técnica cirúrgica fechada (fórceps ou alavanca) (n = 27), com confecção de retalho mais osteotomia (OST) (n = 25) e por retalho mais osteotomia e odontossecção (ODS) (n = 48). Conclusão: é evidente que a classificação radiográfica ainda é um método eficaz para auxiliar no planejamento operatório, mas pode ser complementada por outros padrões de diagnóstico, como uma classificação específica da anatomia radicular. (AU)

A comparison of the sealing abilities between Biodentine and MTA as root-end filling materials and their effects on bone healing in dogs after periradicular surgery

ABSTRACT Objectives: To compare the sealing ability and biocompatibility of Biodentine with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) when used as root-end filling materials. Methodology: The Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was used to compare the cytotoxicity of MTA and Biodentine. Twenty-one extracted teeth with a single canal were immersed in an acidic silver nitrate solution after root-end filling. Then, the volume and depth of silver nitrate that infiltrated the apical portion of the teeth were analyzed using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Seventy-two roots from 3 female beagle dogs were randomly distributed into 3 groups and apical surgery was performed. After six months, the volume of the bone defect surrounding these roots was analyzed using micro-CT. Results: Based on the results of the CCK-8 assay, MTA and Biodentine did not show statistically significant differences in cytotoxicity (P>0.05). The volume and the depth of the infiltrated nitrate solution were greater in the MTA group than in the Biodentine group (P<0.05). The volume of the bone defect was larger in the MTA group than in the Biodentine group. However, the difference was not significant (P>0.05). The volumes of the bone defects in the MTA and Biodentine groups were smaller than the group without any filling materials (P<0.05). Conclusions: MTA and Biodentine exhibited comparable cellular biocompatibility. Biodentine showed a superior sealing ability to MTA in root-end filling. Both Biodentine and MTA promoted periradicular bone healing in beagle dog periradicular surgery models.

The use of a biocompatible cement in endodontic surgery. A randomized clinical trial 1

ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical applicability of Pozzolana Biologic Silva cement (PBS(r)) in endodontic surgery. METHODS: Persistent apical periodontitis was diagnosed in 30 teeth of 12 patients by cone-beam computed tomography (CT). All patients had 2 or 4 affected teeth and underwent endodontic surgery with root-end filling. Patients with 2 affected teeth had one tooth (control) treated with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA-Angelus(r)) as a root-end filling material, and the other tooth treated with PBS (experiment). When the patient had four affected teeth, two of them were treated with MTA and two with PBS. Six months after surgery, all patients were assessed by CT scan. Between-group comparisons of measurements were performed using the Wilcoxon test. RESULTS: Periradicular tissue regeneration was observed in all cases. Significant within-group differences in long axes of the lesion were found in the bucco-palatal direction (PBS group, p=0.0012; MTA group, p=0.024) and coronal-apical direction (PBS group, p=0.0007; MTA group, p=0.0015) between pre- and postoperative measurements. CONCLUSIONS: Pozzolana Biologic Silva cement can be used in the treatment of persistent periradicular lesions. The clinical use of PBS as a root-end filling material may be an alternative to MTA. PBS has additives, which provide enhanced strength.

A Randomized Comparative Study of Two Techniques to Optimize the Root Coverage Using a Porcine Collagen Matrix

Abstract: The aim of this randomized controlled clinical study was to compare the extended flap technique (EFT) with the coronally advanced flap technique (CAF) using a porcine collagen matrix (PCM) for root coverage. Twenty patients with two bilateral gingival recessions, Miller class I or II on non-molar teeth were treated with CAF+PCM (control group) or EFT+PCM (test group). Clinical measurements of probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL), recession height (RH), keratinized tissue height (KTH), keratinized mucosa thickness (KMT) were determined at baseline, 3 and 6 months post-surgery. At 6 months, the mean root coverage for test group was 81.89%, and for control group it was 62.80% (p<0.01). The change of recession depth from baseline was statistically significant between test and control groups, with an mean of 2.21 mm gained at the control sites and 2.84 mm gained at the test sites (p=0.02). There were no statistically significant differences for KTH, PPD or CAL comparing the two therapies. The extended flap technique presented better root coverage than the coronally advanced flap technique when PCM was used.

Resumo: O objetivo deste estudo randomizado, controlado e clínico foi comparar para recobrimento radicular a técnica de retalho estendido (EFT) com a técnica de retalho avançado coronalmente (CAF) utilizando uma matriz suína colágena (PCM). Vinte pacientes com duas retrações gengivais bilaterais, classe I ou II de Miller em dentes não molares foram tratados com PCM+CAF (grupo controle) ou PCM+EFT (grupo teste). Medidas clínicas de profundidade de sondagem, (PPD), nível clínico de inserção (CAL), altura da retração gengival (RH), altura do tecido queratinizado (KTH), espessura da mucosa queratinizada (KMT) foram determinadas no exame inicial, aos 3 e 6 meses após a realização das cirurgias. Após 6 meses a média de recobrimento radicular para o grupo teste foi de 81,89% e para o grupo controle foi de 62,80% (p<0,01). A mudança na altura das retrações gengivais em relação ao exame inicial foi estatisticamente significante entre os grupos teste e controle, com média de 2,21 mm ganhos nos sítios controle e 2,84 mm ganhos nos sítios teste (p=0,02). Não houve diferenças estatísticas significantes para os parâmetros KTH, PPD ou CAL comparando as duas terapias. A técnica de retalho estendido apresentou melhor recobrimento radicular do que a técnica de retalho avançado coronalmente quando a PCM foi usada.

Fracture Resistance of Simulated Immature Teeth after Different Intra-radicular Treatments

The aim of this study was to evaluate the fracture resistance of simulated immature teeth after different intra-radicular treatments. Crowns and roots of bovine incisors were cut transversally and removed to simulate immature teeth. Root canal preparation and flaring were performed using a bur in crown-apex and apex-crown direction. The samples were distributed into 5 groups (n=10): Positive control (PoC) - no root canal flaring or filling; Negative control (NeC) - teeth were sectioned and their root canals were flared; Direct anatomical glass fiber post (RaP) - #2 Reforpost main glass fiber post relined with composite resin; Double tapered conical glass fiber posts (ExP) - #3 Exacto glass fiber post; and #2 Reforpost main glass fiber + Reforpin accessory glass fiber posts (RrP). In RaP, ExP and RrP, 4.0-mm apical plugs were done with MTA Angelus. The specimens were embedded in polystyrene resin inside cylinders and the periodontal ligament was simulated with a polyether-based impression material. The specimens were submitted to compressive fracture strength test (0.5 mm/min at 135° relative to the long axis of the tooth) in a servo-hydraulic mechanical testing machine MTS 810. Data were subjected to one-way ANOVA and Dunnett's C or Tukey's tests (α=0.05). The control groups (PoC and NeC) showed lower fracture strength than the experimental groups. NeC presented the lowest resistance and ExP presented the highest resistance among the experimental groups. The flaring procedures produced a detrimental effect on the fracture resistance of the bovine teeth. Glass fiber intra-radicular posts increased significantly the fracture resistance of simulated immature teeth.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a resistência à fratura de dentes com rizogênese incompleta simulada após diferentes tratamentos intra-radiculares. A rizogênese incompleta foi simulada pelo seccionamento das coroas e raízes de incisivos bovinos. O preparo e alargamento do canal radicular foram realizados utilizando uma broca no sentido coroa-ápice e ápice-coroa. As amostras foram distribuídas (n=10) em cinco grupos: controle positivo (PoC) - sem preparo do canal radicular e sem obturação; controle negativo (NeC) - os dentes foram seccionados e os canais radiculares foram preparados; pino anatômico direto Reforpost #2 (RaP) - pino de fibra de vidro principal + resina composta; pino de fibra de vidro com dupla conicidade (ExP) - pino de fibra de vidro Exacto #3; e pino de fibra de vidro Reforpost #2 + pinos de fibra de vidro acessórios Reforpin (RrP). Nos grupos RaP, ExP e RrP foram realizados plugs apicais de MTA Angelus com 4,0 mm. As amostras foram incluídas em cilindros com resina de poliestireno e o ligamento periodontal foi simulado com material de moldagem à base de poliéter. As amostras foram submetidas ao teste de resistência à fratura, por meio de força compressiva (0,5 mm/min a 135º em relação ao longo eixo do dente) em uma máquina de ensaios mecânicos MTS 810. Os dados foram submetidos à ANOVA a um critério e aos testes para comparações múltiplas Dunnett C ou Tukey HSD (α=0,05). Os grupos controle (PoC e NeC) apresentaram resistência à fratura inferior aos grupos experimentais, sendo o menor valor médio produzido por NeC. ExP produziu os maiores valores de resistência à fratura entre os grupos experimentais. Os procedimentos de preparo e alargamento produziram efeitos prejudiciais na resistência à fratura de dentes bovinos. A utilização de pinos de fibra de vidro intra-radiculares aumentou significativamente a resistência à fratura de dentes com rizogênese incompleta simulada.

Mandibular First Molar with Three Roots and Five Canals: A Case Report.

Clinicians may encounter morphological variations in the form of extra roots and extra root canals. Favorable endodontic treatment requires extensive study of the internal anatomy of teeth. The literature reiterates the incidence of more than three canals in mandibular molar. Radix entomolaris (RE) may complicate the root canal treatment of the tooth if left undiagnosed. The middle mesial canal is more common when compared to the middle distal canal. The combination of RE and three distal canals is a rare occurrence. This case report presents a discussion of root canal therapy in a left mandibular first molar with RE and five root canals.

Portland cement versus MTA as a root-end filling material. A pilot study

PURPOSE: To assess periradicular lesions clinically and by computed tomography (CT) after endodontic surgery using either Portland cement or mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as a root-end filling material. METHODS: Three patients diagnosed with periradicular lesions by cone-beam CT underwent endodontic surgery with root-end filling. Patient A was treated with MTA as the root-end filling material, patient B was treated with Portland cement and patient C had two teeth treated, one with MTA and the other with Portland cement. Six months after surgery, the patients were assessed clinically and by CT scan and the obtained results were compared. RESULTS: Periradicular tissue regeneration was observed in all cases, with no significant differences in bone formation when comparing the use of MTA and Portland cement as root-end filling materials. CONCLUSION: Both mineral trioxide aggregate and Portland cement were successful in the treatment of periradicular lesions. .

Avaliação da radiografia panorâmica e da tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico no planejamento cirurgico de terceiros molares mandibulares: estudo clínico / Evaluation of panoramic radiography and cone beam computed tomography in surgical planning of mandibular third molars: clinical study

A cirurgia de terceiros molares inferiores exige treinamento, pois acidentes e complicações podem ocorrer. Uma dessas complicações é o dano ao nervo alveolar inferior. Sendo assim torna-se importante avaliar a posição do terceiro molar e estabelecer o relacionamento deste com o canal mandibular, para minimizar o risco de injúria ao nervo, bem como auxiliar no planejamento da exodontia deste dente. A radiografia panorâmica é o instrumento padrão de diagnóstico para este propósito. Porém, se esta indica que existe um íntimo relacionamento entre o terceiro molar e o canal mandibular, uma investigação adicional usando tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico pode ser recomendada para verificar a relação tridimensional entre ambos. Este estudo se propôs a avaliar comparativamente, radiografia panorâmica e tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico, na determinação do número de raízes do correto planejamento cirúrgico e da relação entre o terceiro molar inferior com o canal mandibular após a exodontia de 20 terceiros molares inferiores. Após as análises da radiografia panorâmica e da tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico, feitas por examinadores independentes e cegos aos achados pós-cirúrgicos, observou-se que a tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico foi superior a radiografia panorâmica em determinar o correto número de raízes. A tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico não foi superior a radiografia panorâmica em determinar o correto planejamento cirúrgico. Estes dados não foram estatisticamente significantes (p>0,05). O achado radiográfico tipo 2 (escurecimento das raízes) foi o tipo mais relacionado com a ausência de osso cortical entre o terceiro molar inferior e o canal mandibular (achado tomográfico) sendo estatisticamente significante (p<0,05).Com base nas constatações obtidas neste estudo, pode-se concluir que a TCFC seria mais bem indicada no planejamento cirúrgico, quando a radiografia panorâmica sugerisse claramente uma situação de...

The third molars surgery requires training, because accidents and complications can occur. One of these complications is the damage to the inferior alveolar nerve. It is important to evaluate the position and establish the third molar relationship with the mandibular canal to minimize the nerve injury risk and assist in planning the extraction of this tooth. Panoramic radiography is the standard diagnostic tool for this purpose. However, if it indicates that there is an intimate relationship between the third molar and mandibular canal, further investigation using Cone beam computed tomography may be recommended to check the three-dimensional relationship between tooth and mandibular canal. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of panoramic radiography and Cone beam computed tomography to determine the correct number of roots, the surgical planning and the relation between mandibular third molar and mandibular canal after extraction of 20 mandibular third molars. After analysis of panoramic radiography and cone beam computed tomography, performed by independent examiners blind to the surgical aspects, it was observed that cone beam computed tomography was superior to the panoramic radiography in determining the correct number of roots. Cone beam computed tomography was no more effective than the panoramic radiography in determining the correct surgical planning. These data were not statistically significant(p>0,05). The radiographic finding type 2(darkening of roots) was more related with absence of cortical bone between the mandibular canal and third molar(CBCT finding) being statistically significant(p<0,05). Based on the findings obtained in this study, it can be concluded that CBCT would be best used in surgical planning, when the panoramic radiograph clearly suggest a risk, ie the overlap of the mandibular canal in relation to the third molar roots (darkening of the roots).

Avaliação da radiografia panorâmica e da tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico no planejamento cirurgico de terceiros molares mandibulares: estudo clínico / Evaluation of panoramic radiography and cone beam computed tomography in surgical planning of mandibular third molars: clinical study

A cirurgia de terceiros molares inferiores exige treinamento, pois acidentes e complicações podem ocorrer. Uma dessas complicações é o dano ao nervo alveolar inferior. Sendo assim torna-se importante avaliar a posição do terceiro molar e estabelecer o relacionamento deste com o canal mandibular, para minimizar o risco de injúria ao nervo, bem como auxiliar no planejamento da exodontia deste dente. A radiografia panorâmica é o instrumento padrão de diagnóstico para este propósito. Porém, se esta indica que existe um íntimo relacionamento entre o terceiro molar e o canal mandibular, uma investigação adicional usando tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico pode ser recomendada para verificar a relação tridimensional entre ambos. Este estudo se propôs a avaliar comparativamente, radiografia panorâmica e tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico, na determinação do número de raízes do correto planejamento cirúrgico e da relação entre o terceiro molar inferior com o canal mandibular após a exodontia de 20 terceiros molares inferiores. Após as análises da radiografia panorâmica e da tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico, feitas por examinadores independentes e cegos aos achados pós-cirúrgicos, observou-se que a tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico foi superior a radiografia panorâmica em determinar o correto número de raízes. A tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico não foi superior a radiografia panorâmica em determinar o correto planejamento cirúrgico. Estes dados não foram estatisticamente significantes (p>0,05). O achado radiográfico tipo 2 (escurecimento das raízes) foi o tipo mais relacionado com a ausência de osso cortical entre o terceiro molar inferior e o canal mandibular (achado tomográfico) sendo estatisticamente significante (p<0,05).Com base nas constatações obtidas neste estudo, pode-se concluir que a TCFC seria mais bem indicada no planejamento cirúrgico, quando a radiografia panorâmica sugerisse claramente uma situação de...

The third molars surgery requires training, because accidents and complications can occur. One of these complications is the damage to the inferior alveolar nerve. It is important to evaluate the position and establish the third molar relationship with the mandibular canal to minimize the nerve injury risk and assist in planning the extraction of this tooth. Panoramic radiography is the standard diagnostic tool for this purpose. However, if it indicates that there is an intimate relationship between the third molar and mandibular canal, further investigation using Cone beam computed tomography may be recommended to check the three-dimensional relationship between tooth and mandibular canal. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of panoramic radiography and Cone beam computed tomography to determine the correct number of roots, the surgical planning and the relation between mandibular third molar and mandibular canal after extraction of 20 mandibular third molars. After analysis of panoramic radiography and cone beam computed tomography, performed by independent examiners blind to the surgical aspects, it was observed that cone beam computed tomography was superior to the panoramic radiography in determining the correct number of roots. Cone beam computed tomography was no more effective than the panoramic radiography in determining the correct surgical planning. These data were not statistically significant(p>0,05). The radiographic finding type 2(darkening of roots) was more related with absence of cortical bone between the mandibular canal and third molar(CBCT finding) being statistically significant(p<0,05). Based on the findings obtained in this study, it can be concluded that CBCT would be best used in surgical planning, when the panoramic radiograph clearly suggest a risk, ie the overlap of the mandibular canal in relation to the third molar roots (darkening of the roots)...

Coronectomia em terceirosmolares inferiores: relato de dois casos / Coronectomy in inferior third molars: two cases case reports

A parestesia do nervo alveolar inferior, uma complicação decorrente de cirurgias de terceiros molares inferiores, é passível de acontecer principalmente quando sinais radiográficos indicam um íntimo contato das raízes com o canal da mandíbula. A tomografia computadorizada cone beam é o exame que confirma esse contato. Para estes casos, a coronectomia é uma opção cirúrgica, na qual é realizada a remoção apenas da porção coronária, com a manutenção das raízes localmente, minimizando, desta forma, o risco de parestesia. Objetivo: Apresentar o relato de dois casos clínicos de coronectomia no manejo de terceiros molares inferiores cuja radiografia panorâmica evidenciava íntima relação das raízes com o canal da mandíbula. Relato do caso: A técnica cirúrgica utilizada foi a mesma em ambos os casos. Sob anestesia local, realizou-se uma incisão tipo envelope, e o descolamento do retalho mucoperiostal. A osteotomia vestibular e distal foi realizada, expondo o dente ao nível da junção cemento-esmalte. Em seguida, iniciou-se a odontosecção, sendo realizada com uma extensão de 2/3 no sentido vestíbulo-lingual e 2 mm abaixo da junção cemento-esmalte; uma alavanca foi utilizada para separar a coroa das raízes. Realizou-se, por fim, o acabamento da superfície, deixando a superfície radicular 3 mm abaixo da crista óssea. Não houveram intercorrências trans ou pós-operatórias. Os pacientes permanecem sob acompanhamento radiográfico anual. Conclusão: A coronectomia é uma técnica eficaz, que reduz o risco de parestesia alveolar inferior, após a cirurgia de terceiros molares inferiores, cujas raízes estão próximas ao canal da mandíbula...

Oroantral communication is a pathological communication that occurs between the oral cavity and the maxillary sinus. When this communication suffers epithelialization it is called oroantral fistula. It can occur mainly after extraction of posterior maxillary teeth, due to the close relationship between their roots and the maxillary sinus floor. Aim: To present the surgical options for the treatment of oroantral communication and report a case of a large oroantral fistula, explaining the technique step. Case Report: Female patient female, 37-year-old, presented bucossinusal fistula in the left upper molars area and was surgically treated for its closure. Under local anesthesia an incision was made around the fistula, cutting epithelial tissue to allow the union of the wound edges, and it was sutured by layers: initially sinus mucosa with 4-0 catgut and then the gums, with nylon. The suture was removed 10 days later and by this time the complete closure of the fistula was observed. Conclusion: The decision of which treatment modality to use for oroantral communication is influenced by many factors, such as its size, the tissue conditions and the surgeon’s skills. The surgical technique presented in this case proved effective and easy to perform, with a confortable postoperative period for the patient and with no recurrence of the communication...

Finite element analysis of rapid canine retraction through reducing resistance and distraction

Objective: The aims of this study were to compare different surgical approaches to rapid canine retraction by designing and selecting the most effective method of reducing resistance by a three-dimensional finite element analysis. Material and Methods: Three-dimensional finite element models of different approaches to rapid canine retraction by reducing resistance and distraction were established, including maxillary teeth, periodontal ligament, and alveolar. The models were designed to dissect the periodontal ligament, root, and alveolar separately. A 1.5 N force vector was loaded bilaterally to the center of the crown between first molar and canine, to retract the canine distally. The value of total deformation was used to assess the initial displacement of the canine and molar at the beginning of force loading. Stress intensity and force distribution were analyzed and evaluated by Ansys 13.0 through comparison of equivalent (von Mises) stress and maximum shear stress. Results: The maximum value of total deformation with the three kinds of models occurred in the distal part of the canine crown and gradually reduced from the crown to the apex of the canine; compared with the canines in model 3 and model 1, the canine in model 2 had the maximum value of displacement, up to 1.9812 mm. The lowest equivalent (von Mises) stress and the lowest maximum shear stress were concentrated mainly on the distal side of the canine root in model 2. The distribution of equivalent (von Mises) stress and maximum shear stress on the PDL of the canine in the three models was highly concentrated on the distal edge of the canine cervix. . Conclusions: Removal of the bone in the pathway of canine retraction results in low stress intensity for canine movement. Periodontal distraction aided by surgical undermining of the interseptal bone would reduce resistance and effectively accelerate the speed of canine retraction. .

Perforación radicular asociada al uso de microtornillos en el anclaje ortodóncico: reporte de un caso / Root perforation associated with the use of micro-screws in orthodontic anchorage: a case report

Este reporte de caso describe el tratamiento quirúrgico de un primer molar maxilar como solución a la perforación iatrogénica de su raíz mesiovestibular tras la colocación de un microtornillo para el refuerzo del anclaje ortodoncico en un paciente adulto. El objetivo de este caso clínico es dar a conocer una de las posibles complicaciones asociadas a la colocación de microtornillos interradiculares asociados al refuerzo del anclaje en ortodoncia, su diagnóstico y tratamiento.

The aim of this publication is to present one of the possible complications associated with the placement of interradicular miniscrews for the reinforcement of anchorage in orthodontics. This case report describes the surgical treatment of a maxillary first molar as a solution for the iatrogenic perforation of its mesiobuccal root after the placement of a microscrew for the reinforcement of the orthodontic anchorage in an adult patient.

Autotransplantation of a Mandibular Third Molar: A Case Report with 5 Years of Follow-up

This paper describes the autologous transplantation of a mandibular right third molar to replace the residual roots of the second molar in the same quadrant, preserving function and aesthetics. A 5-year clinical and radiographic follow-up was undertaken. After transplantation, the donor tooth received endodontic treatment and placement of calcium hydroxide, which was periodically replaced every 3 months until the filling of the root canals, totalizing a period of 1-year, when apical closure was confirmed. The tooth was in perfect functional and aesthetic conditions 5 years after beginning of treatment. Autotransplantation is a feasible option for replacing missing teeth when a donor tooth is available. The autotransplantation of a right mandibular third molar with compromised function and aesthetics to replace the residual roots resulting from coronal destruction due to extensive carious lesion of the second molar in the same quadrant was a viable treatment alternative.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi descrever o transplante autógeno de um terceiro molar inferior direito para substituir as raízes residuais do segundo molar no mesmo quadrante, preservando a função e a estética. Foi realizado acompanhamento clínico e radiográfico por 5 anos. Após o transplante, o dente doador recebeu tratamento endodôntico e colocação de hidróxido de cálcio, o qual foi substituído periodicamente a cada 3 meses, até a obturação dos canais radiculares, totalizando período de 1 ano quando então, o fechamento apical foi confirmado. O dente encontra-se em perfeitas condições funcionais e estéticas após 5 anos do início do tratamento. O autotransplante é uma opção viável para a substituição de dentes perdidos quando um dente doador está disponível. O autotransplante de um terceiro molar inferior direito com comprometimento estético e funcional afim de substituir raízes residuais (resultado de um processo cariogênio extenso) de um segundo molar do mesmo quadrante foi um tratamento alternativo viável.

Lingual radicular rift valley in a mandibular right first premolar root: report of a rare case and review of the literature / Surco radicular lingual en la raíces del primer premolar mandibular derecho: reporte de un raro caso y revisión de la literatura

Irregular root configurations which often challenge the requirements of successful root canal treatments are always misleading doctors to incorrect clinical judgments and treatment planning. In this article we describe a rare case of CBCT C-shaped mandibular premolar with a huge area of invagination measuring 6 mm ´ 3 mm, which we termed a "radicular rift valley" from a 76-year-old man. Considering the complex process of differential diagnosis, the overall status of disease condition and the will of the patient we proposed five treatment plans and finally conservatively chose plan B composed of both RCT and periapical scaling. A related literature review is also added into this article to describe the whole situation of root invagination, to stress the importance of the vigilance of diagnosis and to provide reference views for future similar diseases.

Las configuraciones radiculares irregulares que a menudo desafían las exigencias de un tratamiento de canal radicular exitoso, son siempre engañosas llevando al especialista a juicios clínicos y planificación de tratamientos erróneos. En este artículo se describe, en un hombre de 76 años de edad, un raro caso de un premolar mandibular que mediante CBCT se observa la forma de C con un área enorme de invaginación midiendo 6 mm x 3 mm, lo que hemos denominado un "Rift valley radicular ". Teniendo en cuenta el complejo proceso de diagnóstico diferencial, el estado general de enfermedad y la voluntad del paciente, se propusieron cinco planes de tratamiento y, finalmente, se eligió el plan B conservador compuesto por el tratamiento del canal radicular y tratamiento periapical. Una revisión de la literatura relacionada se añade en este artículo para describir las situación de invaginación radicular, haciendo hincapié en la importancia del diagnóstico y para proporcionar referencias para enfermedades similares futuras.

An evaluation of the effectiveness and predictability of transpositional flap vs connective tissue graft for coverage of Miller's class-I and class-II facial marginal tissue recession lesions: A clinical study.

Background: There has been no study to date comparing the effectiveness and predictability of transpositional flap (TF) with that of the gold standard connective tissue graft (CTG) for root coverage. This study was performed during 2001-2002 at Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai India. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness and predictability of TF vs CTG for coverage of Miller's class I and class II facial marginal tissue recession defects. Materials and Methods: Twenty cases fulfilling the selection criteria were identified and randomly allotted to two groups: group I (TF, 10 cases) and group II (CTG, 10 cases). Registered parameters included plaque index (PI), defect-specific plaque index (DPI), gingival index (GI), defect-specific gingival index (DGI), recession depth (RD), recession width (RW), probing depth (PD), attachment level (AL), width of keratinized tissue (KT), percentage defect coverage (DC), and percentage root coverage (RC). Results: For group I: preoperative PI, DPI, GI, DGI, RD, PD, KT, and RC were 0.38±0.14, 1.1±0.57, 0.02±0.02, 0.36±0.29, 4.45±2.0, 1.5±0.71, 1.45±1.30, and 68.57±14.36, respectively; the corresponding postoperative values were 0.38±0.11, 0.36±0.29, 0.01±0.01, 0.10±0.16, 3.2±2.44, 1.1±0.32, 2.65±1.03, and 77.40±17.23. For group II the preoperative PI, DPI, GI, DGI, RD, PD, KT, and RC were 0.77±0.5, 1.53±0.63, 0.12±0.18, 0.59±0.62, 4.95±1.59, 1.9±0.74, 0.50±1.08, and 65.05±11.22, respectively, and the corresponding postoperative values were 0.49±0.32, 0.8±0.50, 0.03±0.53, 0.03±0.10, 0.90±0.88, 1.2±0.42, 4.4±1.07, and 93.65±6.18, respectively. Conclusion: The TF technique for coverage of single tooth buccal recession defects of Miller's class I and class II types in mandibular anterior teeth was neither effective nor predictable in defect coverage and defect elimination.

Treatment of gingival recessions in heavy smokers using two surgical techniques: a controlled clinical trial

Smokers have small root coverage which is associated with bad vascularity of periodontal tissues. This study evaluated a technique that can increase the blood supply to the periodontal tissues compared with a traditional technique. Twenty heavy smokers (10 males and 10 females) with two bilateral Miller class I gingival recessions received coronally positioned flaps in one side (Control group)and extended flap technique in the other side (Test group). Clinical measurements (probing pocket depth, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing, gingival recession height, gingival recession width, amount of keratinized tissue, and width and height of the papillae adjacent to the recession) were determined at baseline, 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Salivary cotinina samples were taken as an indicator of the nicotine exposure level. No statistically significant differences (p>0.05) were detected for the clinical measurements or smoke exposure. Both techniques promoted low root coverage (Control group: 43.18 percent and Test group: 44.52 percent). In conclusion, no difference was found in root coverage between the techniques. Root coverage is possible and uneventful even, if rather low, in heavy smoker patients with low plaque and bleeding indices.

Fumantes apresentam resultados ruins no recobrimento radicular, o que pode estar relacionado à má vascularização dos tecidos periodontais. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar uma técnica que pode aumentar a nutrição do tecido periodontal, comparando com uma técnica tradicional.Vinte fumantes pesados (10 homens e 10 mulheres) apresentando duas retrações bilaterais classe I de Miller receberam recobrimento radicular pela técnica de retalho posicionado coronalmente de um lado e pela técnica do retalho estendido no outro lado. Medidas clínicas (profundidade de sondagem, nível clínico de inserção, sangramento a sondagem, altura e largura da retração gengival, quantidade de tecido queratinizado, altura e largura das papilas dos dentes adjacentes a retração gengival)foram realizadas no início do estudo, 3 e 6 meses de pós-operatório. Amostras salivares foram feitas para detectar cotinina, um indicador do nível de exposição ao fumo. Não foram detectadas diferenças estatisticamente significantes (p>0,05) para os parâmetros clínicos ou exposição ao fumo. Ambas as técnicas tiveram baixo recobrimento radicular (controle: 43,18 por cento e teste: 44,52 por cento). Nenhuma diferença estatisticamente significante foi encontrada para o recobrimento radicular entre as técnicas. Em pacientes fumantes pesados com baixo índice de placa e de sangramento gengival o recobrimento radicular é possível e comum, no entanto, o recobrimento é parcial.

Combination of orthodontic movement and periodontal therapy for full root coverage in a miller class iii recession: a case report with 12 years of follow-up

One of the main purposes of mucogingival therapy is to obtain full root coverage. Several treatment modalities have been developed, but few techniques can provide complete root coverage in a class III Miller recession. Thus, the aim of this case report is to present a successful clinical case of a Miller class III gingival recession in which complete root coverage was obtained by means of a multidisciplinary approach. A 17-year-old Caucasian female was referred for treatment of a gingival recession on the mandibular left central incisor. The following procedures were planned for root coverage in this case: free gingival graft, orthodontic movement by means of alignment and leveling and coronally advanced flap (CAF). The case has been followed up for 12 years and the patient presents no recession, no abnormal probing depth and no bleeding on probing, with a wide attached gingiva band. A compromised tooth with poor prognosis, which would be indicated for extraction, can be treated by orthodontic movement and periodontal therapy, with possibility of 100% root coverage in some class III recessions.

Um dos principais objetivos da terapia mucogengival é atingir a cobertura completa da raiz. Diversas modalidades de tratamento têm sido desenvolvidas, mas poucas técnicas podem obter a cobertura total da raiz em uma recessão gengival classe III de Miller. Assim, o objetivo deste relato é apresentar um caso de sucesso clínico de uma recessão gengival classe III de Miller na qual foi obtida a cobertura completa da raiz por meio de uma abordagem multidisciplinar. Uma jovem de 17 anos sexo feminino, leucoderma, foi encaminhada para tratamento de uma recessão gengival no incisivo central inferior esquerdo. Para a cobertura radicular foi planejado: enxerto gengival livre, movimento ortodôntico por meio de alinhamento e nivelamento e retalho reposicionado coronariamente (CAF). Este caso tem sido acompanhado por 12 anos e o paciente apresenta ausência de recessão, sem profundidade de sondagem anormal e sem sangramento à sondagem com ampla faixa de gengiva inserida. Dentes comprometidos e com mau prognóstico, que seriam extraídos em muitos casos, podem ser tratados por meio de movimento ortodôntico e terapia periodontal. 100% de cobertura da raiz é possível e pode ser conseguida em alguns casos de recessão gengival classe III.

Resistance to compression of weakened roots subjected to different root reconstruction protocols

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated, in vitro, the fracture resistance of human non-vital teeth restored with different reconstruction protocols. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty human anterior roots of similar shape and dimensions were assigned to four groups (n=10), according to the root reconstruction protocol: Group I (control): non-weakened roots with glass fiber post; Group II: roots with composite resin by incremental technique and glass fiber post; Group III: roots with accessory glass fiber posts and glass fiber post; and Group IV: roots with anatomic glass fiber post technique. Following post cementation and core reconstruction, the roots were embedded in chemically activated acrylic resin and submitted to fracture resistance testing, with a compressive load at an angle of 45º in relation to the long axis of the root at a speed of 0.5 mm/min until fracture. All data were statistically analyzed with bilateral Dunnett's test (α=0.05). RESULTS: Group I presented higher mean values of fracture resistance when compared with the three experimental groups, which, in turn, presented similar resistance to fracture among each other. None of the techniques of root reconstruction with intraradicular posts improved root strength, and the incremental technique was suggested as being the most recommendable, since the type of fracture that occurred allowed the remaining dental structure to be repaired. CONCLUSION: The results of this in vitro study suggest that the healthy remaining radicular dentin is more important to increase fracture resistance than the root reconstruction protocol.

Root coverage using epithelial embossed connective tissue graft.

In periodontal practice, root coverage after marginal soft tissue recession requires daily clinical decisions. Numerous longitudinal human studies have been presented to support the efficacy and predictability of different mucogingival surgical techniques for root coverage. Over the years, root coverage procedure using the subepithelial connective tissue graft with variations has emerged as the favorite surgical technique. In the case presented in this report, subepithelial connective tissue graft with embossed epithelium was used to cover Miller's class II gingival recession in the upper right canine. The design is such that embossed epithelium exactly fits the recession site and the connective tissue portion is tucked below the gingival margin of the recipient site. In this technique, coronal advancement of flap is not needed. Wider zone of attached gingiva at the recipient site was achieved by this technique.