Developing Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for shampoos: The basis for comparable life cycle assessment.

In 2013, the European Commission launched the Environmental Footprint Rules pilot phase. This initiative aims at setting specific rules for life cycle assessment (LCA: raw material sourcing, production, logistics, use, and disposal phase) studies within 1 product category, called product environmental footprint category rules (PEFCR), and for organizations, called organizational environmental footprint sector rules (OEFSR). Such specific rules for measuring environmental performance throughout the life cycle should facilitate the comparability between LCA studies and provide principles for communicating environmental performance, such as transparency, reliability, completeness, and clarity. Cosmetics Europe, the association representing the cosmetics industry in the European Union, completed a voluntary study into the development of PEFCR for shampoo, generally following the guidelines and methodology developed by the European Commission for its own pilot projects. The study assessed the feasibility and relevance of establishing PEFCR for shampoo. Specifically, the study defines a large number of modeling assumptions and default values relevant for shampoo (e.g., for the functional unit, the system boundaries, default transport distances, rinsing water volumes, temperature differences, life cycle inventory data sources) that can be modified as appropriate, according to the specificities of individual products, manufacturing companies, and countries. The results of the study may be used to support internal decision making (e.g., to identify "hotspots" with high environmental impact and opportunities for improvement) or to meet information requests from commercial partners, consumers, media, or authorities on product environmental characteristics. In addition, the shampoo study also highlighted many of the challenges and limitations of the current product environmental footprint (PEF) methodology, namely its complexity and resource intensiveness. It highlighted 2 areas where improvements are much needed: (1) data quality and availability, and (2) impact assessment methodologies and robustness. Many of the findings are applicable to other rinse-off cosmetic products, such as shower gels, liquid soaps, bath products, and hair conditioners. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2018;14:649-659. © 2018 The Authors. Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry (SETAC).

Influence of cervical preflaring on determination of apical file size in mandibular molars: SEM analysis.

This study investigated the influence of cervical preflaring with different rotary instruments on determination of the initial apical file (IAF) in mesiobuccal roots of mandibular molars. Fifty human mandibular molars whose mesial roots presented two clearly separated apical foramens (mesiobuccal and mesiolingual) were used. After standard access opening and removal of pulp tissue, the working length (WL) was determined at 1 mm short of the root apex. Five groups (n=10) were formed at random, according to the type of instrument used for cervical preflaring. In group 1, the size of the IAF was determined without preflaring of the cervical and middle root canal thirds. In groups 2 to 5, preflaring was performed with Gates-Glidden drills, ProTaper instruments, EndoFlare instruments and LA Axxes burs, respectively. Canals were sized manually with K-files, starting with size 08 K-files, inserted passively up to the WL. File sizes were increased until a binding sensation was felt at the WL and the size of the file was recorded. The instrument corresponding to the IAF was fixed into the canal at the WL with methylcyanoacrylate. The teeth were then sectioned transversally 1 mm short of the apex, with the IAF in position. Cross-sections of the WL region were examined under scanning electron microscopy and the discrepancies between canal diameter and the diameter of IAF were calculated using the tool "rule" (FEG) of the microscope's proprietary software. The measurements (microm) were analyzed statistically by Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's tests at 5% significance level. There were statistically significant differences among the groups (p<0.05). The non-flared group had the greatest discrepancy (125.30 +/- 51.54) and differed significantly from all flared groups (p<0.05). Cervical preflaring with LA Axxess burs produced the least discrepancies (55.10 +/- 48.31), followed by EndoFlare instruments (68.20 +/- 42.44), Gattes Glidden drills (68.90 +/- 42.46) and ProTaper files (77.40 +/- 73.19). However, no significant differences (p>0.05) were found among the rotary instruments. In conclusion, cervical preflaring improved IAF fitting to the canals at the WL in mesiobuccal roots of maxillary first molars. The rotary instruments evaluated in this study did not differ from each other regarding the discrepancies produced between the IAF size and canal diameter at the WL.

Influence of cervical preflaring on determinationof apical file size in mandibular molars: SEM analysis

This study investigated the influence of cervical preflaring with different rotary instruments on determination of the initial apical file (IAF) in mesiobuccal roots of mandibular molars. Fifty human mandibular molars whose mesial roots presented two clearly separated apical foramens (mesiobuccal and mesiolingual) were used. After standard access opening and removal of pulp tissue, the working length (WL) was determined at 1 mm short of the root apex. Five groups (n=10) were formed at random, according to the type of instrument used for cervical preflaring. In group 1, the size of the IAF was determined without preflaring of the cervical and middle root canal thirds. In groups 2 to 5, preflaring was performed with Gates-Glidden drills, ProTaper instruments, EndoFlare instruments and LA Axxes burs, respectively. Canals were sized manually with K-files, starting with size 08 K-files, inserted passively up to the WL. File sizes were increased until a binding sensation was felt at the WL and the size of the file was recorded. The instrument corresponding to the IAF was fixed into the canal at the WL with methylcyanoacrylate. The teeth were then sectioned transversally 1 mm short of the apex, with the IAF in position. Cross-sections of the WL region were examined under scanning electron microscopy and the discrepancies between canal diameter and the diameter of IAF were calculated using the tool "rule" (FEG) of the microscope's proprietary software. The measurements (µm) were analyzed statistically by Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's tests at 5 percent significance level. There were statistically significant differences among the groups (p<0.05). The non-flared group had the greatest discrepancy (125.30 ± 51.54) and differed significantly from all flared groups (p<0.05). Cervical preflaring with LA Axxess burs produced the least discrepancies (55.10 ± 48.31), followed by EndoFlare instruments (68.20 ± 42.44), Gattes Glidden drills (68.90 ± 42.46)...

Este estudo investigou a influência do alargamento cervical feito com diferentes instrumentos rotatórios na determinação do instrumento apical inicial (IAI) das raizes mésio-vestibulares de molares inferiores. Foram utilizados 50 molares inferiores cujas raízes mesiais apresentavam dois forames apicais nitidamente separados (mésio-vestibular e mésio-lingual). Após o acesso à câmara pulpar de forma convencional e remoção do tecido pulpar, o comprimento de trabalho foi definido a 1 mm do ápice radicular. Os dentes foram divididos aleatoriamente em cinco grupos (n= 10) de acordo com o tipo de instrumento utilizado no alargamento cervical. No grupo 1, o IAI foi definido sem o prévio alargamento dos terços médio e cervical das raízes. Nos grupos 2 a 5, o terço cervical e médio do canal radicular foi alargado com as brocas de Gates-Glidden, instrumentos Pro Taper, Endo Flare e brocas LA Axxes, respectivamente. A determinação do IAI foi realizada manualmente com limas tipo K em ordem crescente de diâmetro a partir da lima 08 até se chegar ao instrumento que permitisse ao operador ter a sensação tátil do mesmo estar firmemente ajustado ao CRT. O instrumento que correspondeu ao IAI foi fixado no interior do canal radicular com cianocrilato de metila. Com o IAI posicionado, os dentes foram seccionados transversalmente até 1 mm do ápice. As seções transversais do CRT foram observadas através da microscopia eletrônica de varredura e os desajustes entre o diâmetro do canal e o diâmetro do IAI foram calculados com a função "régua" (FEG) do software do próprio microscópio. Os resultados foram avaliados estatisticamente pelo testes de Kruskal-Wallis e Dunn ao nível de significância de 5 por cento. Houve diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos (p<0,05). O grupo sem alargamento apresentou o maior desajuste (125,30 ±51,54) e diferiu significativamente dos demais grupos (p<0,05). O alargamento cervical com as brocas LA Axxess apresentou...

Influence of cervical preflaring on apical file size determination in maxillary lateral incisors.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of cervical preflaring on determination of the initial apical file in maxillary lateral incisors. Forty human lateral incisors with complete root formation were used. After standard access cavities, a size 06 K-file was inserted into each canal until the apical foramen was reached. The WL (WL) was set 1 mm short of the apical foramen. Four groups (n=10) were formed at random, according to the type of cervical preflaring performed. Group 1 received the initial apical instrument without previous preflaring of the cervical and middle root canal thirds. Group 2 had the cervical and middle root canal thirds enlarged with nickel-titanium Orifice Opener instruments. Group 3 had the cervical and middle root canal thirds enlarged with Gates-Glidden drills. Titanium-nitrite treated, stainless steel LA Axxess burs were used for preflaring the cervical and middle root canal thirds of group 4. Each canal was sized using manual K-files, starting with size 08 files with passive movements until the WL was reached. File sizes were increased until a binding sensation was felt at the WL, and the instrument size was recorded for each tooth. The apical region was then observed under a stereoscopic magnifier, images were recorded digitally and the differences between root canal and maximum file diameters were recorded (in mm) for each sample. Significant differences were found between the groups regarding the anatomical diameter at the WL and the first file to bind the canal (p = 0.01). The major discrepancy was found when no preflaring was performed (0.1882 mm average). Canals preflared with Orifice Opener instruments (0.0485 mm average) and Gates-Glidden drills (0.1074 mm average) also showed great discrepancy. The LA Axxess burs produced the smallest differences between anatomical diameter and first file to bind (0.0119 mm average). Instrument binding technique for determining anatomical diameter at WL was not accurate. Preflaring of the cervical and middle thirds of the root canal improved anatomical diameter determination; the instrument used for preflaring played a major role on determination of the anatomical diameter at the WL. Canals preflared with LA Axxess burs created a more accurate relationship between file size and anatomical diameter.

Influence of cervical preflaring on apical file size determination in maxillary lateral incisors

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of cervical preflaring on determination of the initial apical file in maxillary lateral incisors. Forty human lateral incisors with complete root formation were used. After standard access cavities, a size 06 K-file was inserted into each canal until the apical foramen was reached. The WL (WL) was set 1 mm short of the apical foramen. Four groups (n=10) were formed at random, according to the type of cervical preflaring performed. Group 1 received the initial apical instrument without previous preflaring of the cervical and middle root canal thirds. Group 2 had the cervical and middle root canal thirds enlarged with nickel-titanium Orifice Opener instruments. Group 3 had the cervical and middle root canal thirds enlarged with Gates-Glidden drills. Titanium-nitrite treated, stainless steel LA Axxess burs were used for preflaring the cervical and middle root canal thirds of group 4. Each canal was sized using manual K-files, starting with size 08 files with passive movements until the WL was reached. File sizes were increased until a binding sensation was felt at the WL, and the instrument size was recorded for each tooth. The apical region was then observed under a stereoscopic magnifier, images were recorded digitally and the differences between root canal and maximum file diameters were recorded (in mm) for each sample. Significant differences were found between the groups regarding the anatomical diameter at the WL and the first file to bind the canal (p = 0.01). The major discrepancy was found when no preflaring was performed (0.1882 mm average). Canals preflared with Orifice Opener instruments (0.0485 mm average) and Gates-Glidden drills (0.1074 mm average) also showed great discrepancy. The LA Axxess burs produced the smallest differences between anatomical diameter and first file to bind (0.0119 mm average). Instrument binding technique for determining anatomical diameter...

Avaliou-se a influência do pré-alargamento cervical na determinação do instrumento apical inicial em incisivos laterais superiores. Foram selecionados quarenta incisivos laterais superiores com completa formação radicular. Concluída cirurgia de acesso, uma lima tipo K #06 foi inserida em cada canal até atingir o forame apical. A partir desse comprimento foi reduzido 1 mm e determinou-se o comprimento de trabalho. Os dentes foram divididos em cinco grupos (n=10), de acordo com o tipo de alargamento cervical realizado: Grupo 1: sem alargamento; Grupo 2: instrumentos Orifice Opener; Grupo 3: brocas Gates-Glidden; Grupo 4: LA Axxess. Os canais foram explorados com lima do tipo K inserindo-se passivamente a lima 08 no comprimento de trabalho. A seguir, limas de maiores diâmetros foram sucessivamente introduzidas no canal radicular, até se obter a sensação de travamento no comprimento de trabalho. O diâmetro desse instrumento foi registrado, e este foi fixado em posição no canal com cianoacrilato de metila. Secções transversais realizadas no comprimento de trabalho foram observadas em lupa estereoscópica com auxílio de máquina fotográfica acoplada e as imagens foram digitalizadas. A diferença entre o menor diâmetro do canal e o diâmetro do instrumento apical inicial foi calculada para cada amostra (em mm). A análise estatística indicou diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos experimentais (p=0.01). A maior discrepância foi representada pelo grupo que não recebeu o pré-alargamento (média: 0,1882 mm). O grupo no qual o pré-alargamento foi realizado com instrumentos Orifice Opener também apresentou elevada discrepância entre o diâmetro anatômico e o instrumento apical inicial (média: 0,0485 mm), seguido pelo grupo que se utilizou Gates-Glidden (média: 0,1074 mm). As brocas LA Axxess promoveram a menor diferença entre o diâmetro anatômico no comprimento de trabalho e o instrumento apical inicial (média: 0,0119 mm). Pode-se concluir...

Evaluation of apical microleakage of teeth sealed with four different root canal sealers

OBJECTIVES: to compare the apical sealing ability of four root canal sealers. MATERIAL AND METHODS: forty extracted human maxillary canines were instrumented 1 mm short of the anatomical apex and randomly assigned to four groups (n=10), according to the root canal sealer used for obturation: Endofill, AH Plus, EndoREZ and Epiphany. Root canals were obturated with gutta-percha points, except for the Epiphany group, in which resin points (Resilon) were used. The teeth were immersed in India ink for seven days and clarified using methyl salicylate. The extent of apical dye penetration was measured with a measuroscope in all aspects of the canal. RESULTS: AH Plus (0.02 mm ± 0.07), Epiphany (0.00 mm ± 0.00) and EndoREZ (0.32 mm ± 0.62) did not differ statistically to each other (p>0.01). EndoFill presented the highest dye penetration mean (0.83 mm ± 0.73) and was statistically different from the other sealers (p<0.01). CONCLUSION: the resin-based root canal sealers presented lesser apical microleakage than the zinc oxide and eugenol based sealer. No statistical differences were observed among resin based sealers.

OBJETIVOS: comparar a capacidade de selamento apical de quatro cimentos endodônticos. MÉTODOS: quarenta caninos superiores humanos extraídos foram instrumentados 1 mm aquém do ápice anatômico e distribuídos aleatoriamente em quatro grupos (n=10), de acordo com o cimento endodôntico utilizado para a obturação: Endofill, AH Plus, EndoREZ e Epiphany. Os canais radiculares foram obturados pela técnica da condensação lateral com os cimentos e com cones de guta-percha, exceto o grupo do Epiphany, no qual os cones de resina (Resilon) foram utilizados. Os dentes foram imersos em nanquim por sete dias e submetidos ao processo de diafanização e, então, clarificados empregando-se o salicilato de metila. A extensão de penetração via apical do corante foi medida por meio de um microscópio de mensuração em todas as faces do terço apical. RESULTADOS: AH Plus (0,02 mm ± 0,07), Epiphany (0,00 mm ± 0,00) e EndoREZ (0,32 mm ± 0,62) não diferiram estatisticamente entre si (p>0,01). EndoFill apresentou a maior média de penetração do corante (0,83 mm ± 0,73) e diferiu estatisticamente dos demais (p<0,01). CONCLUSÕES: os três cimentos resinosos apresentaram menor microinfiltração que o cimento à base de óxido de zinco e eugenol, porém, promoveram selamento apical semelhante entre si.

Evaluation of apical microleakage of teeth sealed with four different root canal sealers%Avaliação da microinfiltração apical em dentes obturados com quatro diferentes cimentos endodônticos

OBJETIVOS: comparar a capacidade de selamento apical de quatro cimentos endodônticos. MÉTODOS: quarenta caninos superiores humanos extraídos foram instrumentados 1 mm aquém do ápice anatômico e distribuídos aleatoriamente em quatro grupos (n=10), de acordo com o cimento endodôntico utilizado para a obturação: Endofill, AH Plus, EndoREZ e Epiphany. Os canais radiculares foram obturados pela técnica da condensação lateral com os cimentos e com cones de guta-percha, exceto o grupo do Epiphany, no qual os cones de resina (Resilon) foram utilizados. Os dentes foram imersos em nanquim por sete dias e submetidos ao processo de diafanização e, então, clarificados empregando-se o salicilato de metila. A extensão de penetração via apical do corante foi medida por meio de um microscópio de mensuração em todas as faces do terço apical. RESULTADOS: AH Plus (0,02 mm ± 0,07), Epiphany (0,00 mm ± 0,00) e EndoREZ (0,32 mm ± 0,62) não diferiram estatisticamente entre si (p>0,01). EndoFill apresentou a maior média de penetração do corante (0,83 mm ± 0,73) e diferiu estatisticamente dos demais (p<0,01). CONCLUSÕES: os três cimentos resinosos apresentaram menor microinfiltração que o cimento à base de óxido de zinco e eugenol, porém, promoveram selamento apical semelhante entre si.

Shock of paradigms on the instrumentation of curved root canals.

This paper makes a practical analysis about the paradigm on the instrumentation of curved root canals. In Endodontics, a paradigm has been created. Theories and techniques for instrumentation of curved root canals state that the use of a #25 file in the apical portion fulfills all the requirements for cleaning and shaping of the root canal system. Every scientific theory or paradigm should be continuously opened to modifications or refutation. The existence of extremely flexible instruments fabricated from metal alloys, methods for accurate determination of the real anatomic diameter and achievement of optimal shaping and cleaning of the apical portion created new theories and a new paradigm on the instrumentation of curved root canals. Therefore, this new insight will gradually modify the mentality of researchers and clinicians, but will still be open to further investigations and theories.

Evaluation of apical microleakage of teeth sealed with four different root canal sealers.

OBJECTIVES: To compare the apical sealing ability of four root canal sealers. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty extracted human maxillary canines were instrumented 1 mm short of the anatomical apex and randomly assigned to four groups (n=10), according to the root canal sealer used for obturation: Endofill, AH Plus, EndoREZ and Epiphany. Root canals were obturated with gutta-percha points, except for the Epiphany group, in which resin points (Resilon) were used. The teeth were immersed in India ink for seven days and clarified using methyl salicylate. The extent of apical dye penetration was measured with a measuroscope in all aspects of the canal. RESULTS: AH Plus (0.02 mm +/- 0.07), Epiphany (0.00 mm +/- 0.00) and EndoREZ (0.32 mm +/- 0.62) did not differ statistically to each other (p>0.01). EndoFill presented the highest dye penetration mean (0.83 mm +/- 0.73) and was statistically different from the other sealers (p<0.01). CONCLUSION: The resin-based root canal sealers presented lesser apical microleakage than the zinc oxide and eugenol based sealer. No statistical differences were observed among resin based sealers.

Shock of paradigms on the instrumentation of curved root canals

Este artigo faz uma análise crítica do paradigma da instrumentação de canais radiculares curvos. Na Endodontia, criou-se um paradigma onde teorias e técnicas de instrumentação de canais radiculares curvos estabelecem que a utilização de uma lima #25 na região apical preenche todos os requisitos para a limpeza e modelagem dos canais. Toda teoria ou paradigma científico deve estar continuamente aberto a modificações ou refutação. A utilização de instrumentos fabricados com ligas metálicas mais flexíveis, formas de determinação precisa do real diâmetro anatômico e a obtenção de uma limpeza eficiente da porção apical criaram teorias e um novo paradigma de instrumentação de canais radiculares curvos. Assim, essa nova visão irá modificar a mentalidade dos pesquisadores e clínicos, que devem estar abertos a novas investigações e novas teorias.

Influence of cervical preflaring on determination of apical file size in maxillary molars: SEM analysis

Avaliou-se a influência do pré-alargamento cervical na determinação do instrumento apical inicial em raízes mésio-vestibulares de molares superiores. Foram selecionados 50 primeiros molares superiores com grau de curvatura da raiz mésio-vestibular padronizado entre 10 e 15 graus. Concluída a cirurgia de acesso e remoção do tecido pulpar, determinou-se o comprimento de trabalho a 1mm do ápice. Os dentes foram divididos aleatoriamente em 5 grupos (n=10), de acordo com o tipo de alargamento realizado: Grupo 1: sem alargamento cervical; Grupo 2: brocas Gates-Glidden; Grupo 3: Orifice Opener; Grupo 4; ProTaper; Grupo 5: LA Axxess. Os canais foram explorados com lima do tipo K inserindo-se passivamente a lima 08 no comprimento de trabalho. A seguir, limas de maiores diâmetros foram sucessivamente introduzidas no canal radicular, até se obter a sensação de travamento no comprimento de trabalho. O diâmetro desse instrumento foi registrado, e este foi fixado em posição no canal com cianoacrilato de metila. Secções transversais realizadas no comprimento de trabalho foram observadas ao microscópio eletrônico de varredura e a discrepância entre o menor diâmetro do canal e o diâmetro do instrumento apical inicial foram calculados para cada amostra, por meio de um software. As médias de diferença entre esses diâmetros obtidas em cada grupo foram submetidas à análise estatística. A análise de variância indicou diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos (p<0,001). O teste complementar de Tukey evidenciou a maior discrepância para o grupo que não recebeu o pré-alargamento (média: 0,1543 mm ± 0,0216). As brocas LA Axxess promoveram a menor diferença entre o diâmetro anatômico no comprimento de trabalho e o instrumento apical inicial (média: 0,026 mm ± 0,0037). As brocas Gates-Glidden e os instrumentos Orifice Opener foram estatisticamente semelhantes (p>0,05) (média: 0,1167 mm ± 0,0231 e 0,1313 mm ± 0,0344 respectivamente) O pré-alargamento realizado com instrumentos ProTaper evidenciaram a média de 0,0567mm e desvio padrão 0,0354 para os valores de discrepância. Pode-se concluir que o pré-alargamento dos terços cervical e médio permitiu uma melhor determinação do instrumento apical inicial. O grupo no qual foram utilizados instrumentos LA Axxess refletiu com maior fidelidade o diâmetro anatômico no comprimento de trabalho em raízes mésio-vestibulares de primeiros molares.

Influence of cervical preflaring on determination of apical file size in maxillary premolars: SEM analysis.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of cervical preflaring on the determination of the first file that binds at working length (WL) in buccal roots of maxillary premolars. Five groups (n=10) were formed at random and, after standard access cavities, the WL was determined 1 mm short from the apex. In group 1, the initial apical file was inserted without preflaring of cervical and middle thirds of the root canals. In groups 2 to 5, the cervical and middle thirds were enlarged with sizes 90 and 110 Gates-Glidden drills, K(3) Orifice Opener instruments, ProTaper instruments and LA Axxess burs, respectively. Canals were sized manually with K-files, starting with No. 08 K-files inserted passively up to the WL. File sizes were increased until a binding sensation was felt at the WL and the size of the instrument was recorded. Transversal sections of the WL regions were examined under scanning electron microscopy and the discrepancies between the canal diameter and first file to bind at the WL were assessed. Significant differences (p<0.001) were found between the groups. The major discrepancy was found without preflaring (mean 157.8 microm). LA Axxess burs produced the smallest discrepancy (mean 0.8 microm). Gates-Glidden drills and K(3) Orifice Opener instruments showed no significant differences (p>0.05) between their results (83.2 microm and 73.6 microm, respectively). The discrepancy for ProTaper instruments was 35.4 microm on average. In conclusion, the instrument binding technique for determination of the anatomical diameter at the WL was not precise. Preflaring of the cervical and middle thirds improved the determination of the anatomical diameter at the WL, and the type of instrument played a major role. Canals preflared with LA Axxess burs showed a more accurate binding of the files to anatomical diameter.

Influence of gutta-percha points on the filling of simulated lateral canals

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar in vitro o percentual de preenchimento de canais laterais artificiais em dentes obturados com cones de guta-percha TP medium e estandardizados. Vinte caninos inferiores humanos foram preparados com os instrumentos LA Axxess (SybronEndo) e o sistema rotatório K3 Endo (SybronEndo) até a lima #50, de acordo com a técnica Free Tip Preparation. Durante a instrumentação, os canais radiculares foram alternadamente irrigados com solução de hipoclorito de sódio a 1% e EDTA a 17%. Seis canais laterais artificiais foram confeccionados no terço apical de cada dente. Os dentes foram então divididos em dois grupos (n=10): Grupo 1 - obturados com cones de guta-percha principais TP médium (Dentsply, Mailleffer), Grupo 2 - obturados com cones de guta-percha principais estandardizados (Dentsply, Mailleffer). A obturação do canal radicular foi complementada com o cimento obturador AH Plus (Dentsply, Mailleffer) e cones de guta-percha acessórios (Dentsply, Mailleffer), de acordo com a técnica clássica. Os dentes foram radiografados e as imagens digitalizadas. Realizou-se a mensuração do percentual de obturação dos canais laterais em cada grupo por meio do software Image Tool 2.02. A análise estatística dos dados por meio do teste não paramétrico Mann-Whitney U evidenciou diferença significante (p<0.01) entre os grupos experimentais. O grupo obturado com cones TP medium promoveu maior percentual de preenchimento dos canais laterais. Pode-se concluir que a utilização de cones de guta-percha principais com maior conicidade resultou obturação mais efetiva dos canais laterais artificiais, quando comparada ao emprego de cones de guta-percha estandardizados.

Influence of cervical preflaring on determination of apical file size in maxillary premolars: SEM analysis

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a influência do pré-alargamento cervical na determinação do instrumento apical inicial em raízes vestibulares de pré-molares superiores. Foram selecionados 50 primeiros pré-molares superiores apresentando duas raízes. Após a cirurgia de acesso e determinação do comprimento de trabalho 1mm aquém do ápice, os dentes foram divididos aleatoriamente em 5 grupos distintos, de acordo com o tipo de alargamento realizado no terço cervical e médio de cada canal: Grupo 1- sem alargamento cervical; Grupo 2 — brocas Gates-Glidden (90, 110); Grupo 3 — instrumentos K3 Orifice Openers; Grupo 4 — instrumentos ProTaper; Grupo 5 — brocas LA Axxess. Os canais foram explorados com uma lima tipo K inserindo-se passivamente uma lima 08 no comprimento de trabalho. Limas de diâmetros maiores foram sucessivamente introduzidas no canal radicular até obter a sensação de travamento no comprimento de trabalho, e o diâmetro desse instrumento foi registrado. As secções transversais realizadas no comprimento de trabalho foram observadas por microscopia eletrônica de varredura e a diferença entre o menor diâmetro do canal e o diâmetro do instrumento apical inicial foi calculada para cada amostra. Houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos experimentais (p<0,001). A maior discrepância foi revelada pelo grupo em que não realizou-se o pré-alargamento (média: 157.8 µm). As brocas LA Axxess proporcionaram a menor diferença entre o diâmetro anatômico e o instrumento apical inicial (média: 0.8 µm). As brocas Gates-Glidden e os instrumentos Orifice Opener foram estatisticamente semelhantes (média: 83.2 µm e média: 73.6 µm, respectivamente). Os instrumentos ProTaper apresentaram uma média de 35.4 µm para os valores de discrepância. Pode-se concluir que a técnica de determinação do instrumento apical inicial não é precisa. O pré-alargamento dos terços cervical e médio do canal torna mais fiel a determinação do diâmetro anatômico no comprimento de trabalho. O pré-alargamento do canal realizado com brocas LA Axxess evidenciaram maior precisão do travamento das limas no diâmetro anatômico.

Influence of gutta-percha points on the filling of simulated lateral canals.

The aim of this study was to investigate, in vitro, the percentage of filling of simulated lateral canals in teeth obturated with TP medium and standardized gutta-percha points. Twenty human mandibular canines were prepared with LA Axxess (SybronEndo) and K³ Endo rotary system (SybronEndo) up to a #50 file, according to the Free Tip Preparation Technique. During instrumentation, the root canals were alternately irrigated with 1% sodium hypochlorite and 17% EDTA. Six artificial lateral canals were prepared at the apical third of each tooth. Then, the teeth were assigned to two groups (n=10): Group 1 - filled with TP medium master gutta-percha points (Dentsply, Mailleffer); Group 2 - filled with standardized master gutta-percha points (Dentsply, Mailleffer). Root canal filling was complemented with AH Plus sealer (Dentsply, Mailleffer) and accessory gutta-percha points (Dentsply, Mailleffer), according to the classic technique. The teeth were radiographed and the images obtained were digitized. Linear measurements of the percentage of filling of the artificial lateral canals in each group were accomplished on the Image Tool 2.02 software. Statistical analysis of the data using Mann-Whitney U non-parametric test evidenced significant difference (p<0.01) between the experimental groups. The group obturated with TP medium points yielded higher percentage of filling of the lateral canals. It may be concluded that the use of master gutta-percha points with larger taper resulted in better filling of the simulated lateral canals, as compared to the use of standardized master gutta-percha points.

Influence of cervical preflaring on determination of apical file size in maxillary molars: SEM analysis.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of cervical preflaring on determination of the initial apical file in mesiobuccal roots of maxillary molars. Fifty first molars with degree of curvature of the mesiobuccal root between 10 degrees and 15 degrees were utilized. After standard access opening and removal of pulp tissue, the working length (WL) was determined at 1 mm from the root apex. Five groups (n=10) were formed at random, according to the type of cervical preflaring performed. In group 1, the size of the initial apical file was determined without cervical preflaring. In groups 2 to 5, the cervical and middle thirds of the canals were preflared with Gates-Glidden drills, K3 Orifice Opener instruments, ProTaper instruments and LA Axxess burs, respectively. Canals were sized manually with K-files, starting with size 08 K-files, inserted passively up to the WL. File sizes were increased until a binding sensation was felt at the WL and the size of the file was recorded. The binding instruments were fixed into the canals at the WL with methylcyanacrylate. Cross-sections of the WL region were examined under scanning electron microscopy and the discrepancies between the canal diameter and the diameter of first file to bind at the WL were calculated using UTHSCSA ImageTool software. Data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and multiple comparisons were done by Tukey's HSD post-hoc test. Significant differences (p<0.001) were found among the groups. The major discrepancy was observed for the group without preflaring (mean 0.1543 mm +/- 0.0216). Cervical preflaring with LA Axxess burs produced the least discrepancies between the canal size and the diameter of the initial apical instrument (mean 0.026 mm +/- 0.0037), followed by ProTaper files (mean 0.0567 mm +/- 0.0354). Canals preflared with Gates-Glidden drills and K3 Orifice Opener instruments showed statistically similar discrepancy results to each other (p>0.05) (means 0.1167 mm +/- 0.0231 and 0.1313 mm +/- 0.0344, respectively). In conclusion, preflaring of the cervical and middle thirds improved the determination of the initial apical instrument. Canals preflared with LA Axxess burs showed a more accurate binding of the files to the anatomical diameter at the WL in the mesiobuccal roots of maxillary first molars.

Remoção do material obturador dos canais radiculares empregando instrumentos de níquel-titânio, sistema quantec, acionados a motor / Filling material removal using nickel-titanium rotary instruments - quantec system

Quando ocorre alguma falha em um tratamento endodôntico,seja ela constatada pela presença de sinais, sintomas clínicos ou por alterações radiográficas, uma nova terapêutica deve ser instituida. Sempre que possível, a primeira opção de tratamento, nesses casos, deve ser o retratamento endodôntico. No entanto, uma das fases mais dispendiosas é a de remoção do material obturador pré-existente. Trinta dentes humanos unirradiculares extraídos foram divididos em dois grupos: canais amplos e canais atrésicas. Em seguida, foram instrumentados, obturados e subdivididos em três grupos, empregando as seguindos técnicas para a remoção do material obturador: a Sistema Quantec; b. Sistema Quantec associado ao solvente Eucaliptol; c. Técnica manual/mecânica associada ao solvente Eucaliptol. Os resultados demosntraram que não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre as técnicas propostas para a remoção do material obturador, no entanto, o diâmetro dos canais (amplos ou atrésicos) influenticou na qualidade da limpeza, pois nos grupos de canais atrésicos, obteve-se a melhor limpeza das paredes com o menor tempo operatório, visto que havia um maior contato entre o instrumento rotatório e a guta-percha

In vitro evaluation of the thermal alterations on the root surface during preparation with different Ni-Ti rotary instruments.

The present study evaluated, in vitro, the temperature alterations on the external root surface during instrumentation with four different rotary systems. A total of 20 extracted human maxillary lateral incisors were instrumented using either the ProFile, MicroMega, Quantec or K3 systems and the thermal alterations on the root surface were recorded by means of three thermocouples attached to the coronal, middle and apical portions of the root. Mean temperature increases no higher than 0.4 degrees C +/- 1.0 degrees C (ProFile system) were recorded, which indicates that these instruments are safe for the surrounding periodontal tissues.

In vitro evaluation of the thermal alterations on the root surface during preparation with different Ni-Ti rotary instruments

O presente estudo avaliou, in vitro, as alterações térmicas na superfície externa radicular de dentes submetidos à instrumentação rotatória com quatro sistemas diferentes. Um total de 20 incisivos laterais superiores humanos foram divididos em 4 grupos e instrumentados com os sistemas ProFile, MicroMega, Quantec ou K3, sendo as variações térmicas da superfície radicular registradas por meio de 3 pares termoelétricos acoplados aos terços cervical, médio e apical das raízes dos dentes. Variações médias de temperatura não superiores a 0.4ºC ± 1.0ºC foram registradas (sistema ProFile), o que indica que estes instrumentos são seguros do ponto de vista biológico aos tecidos periodontais circunjacentes.

Remoção da smerar layer com laser Er: YAG / Smear layer removal with Er: YAG laser

Estudou-se por meio da microscopia eletrônica de varredura, a remoção da "smear layer" de canais radiculares preparados com instrumentos rotatórios de níquel-titânio e irradiados com laser Er: YAG. Trinta raízes mesiais de molares inferiores humanos foram selecionados e divididos aleatoriamente em três grupos distintos, preparados com intrumentos de níquel-titânio rotatórios, 1mm aquém do ápice anatômico, variando-se apenas o tratamento final das paredes do canal radicular. No grupo utilizou-se o hipoclorito de sódio a 2,5 por cento durante a intrumentação rotatória: no grupo 2 realizou-se irrigação com hipoclorito de sódio a 2,5 por cento durante a instrumentação rotatória, recebendo posteriormente irradiação com laser Er: YAG (KaVo Key Laser II), com o auxílio de uma fibra óptica 30/28 de 285 µm de diâmentro, gerando uma energia total de 42 j, freqüência de 15 Hz e potência de 140 mj input (51mj output), totalizando em média 300 pulsos. A cinemática utilizada na irradiação foi de movimentos helicoidais de tração da fibra óptica, de apical para cervical, durante 10 segundos, sendo repetida quatro vezes; no grupo 3 utilizou-se a solução de hipoclorito de sódio a 2,5 por cento associada de modo alternado com EDTA a 15 por cento durante a instrumentação. Fotomicrografias foram obtidas, dos terços médio e apical, e submetidas à avaliação qualitativa por três observadores previamente calibrados, que atribuíam escores às imagens. A análise estatística revelou que o EDTA a 15 por cento foi capaz de eliminar a "smear layer" com maior eficácia, enquanto o hipoclorito de sódio a 2,5 por cento mostrou-se inefetivo na limpeza do canal radicular (p<0,05). O laser Er: YAG ocupou posição intermediária quanto à capacidade de remoção de "smear layer". Não houve diferenças estatísticas significantes entre os terços, médio e apical dos canais radiculares