Dental human enamel wear caused by ceramic antagonists: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

PURPOSE: Fixed restorations and dental enamel have different structures that produce different wear on opposing teeth, resulting in clinical problems. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the type of restoration that causes less wear on naturally opposing teeth to make recommendations. The objective of this study was to systematically analyze the evidence from observational studies and clinical trials on enamel wear in different ceramic restorations. STUDY SELECTION: The designs of the included studies were randomized clinical trials (RTCs), non-randomized clinical trials (non-RTCs), and observational studies (OS). The studies must answer the research question, be available in full text, be written in English or Spanish, and have had at least six months of follow-up. Protocol number: CRD42023397759. RESULTS: After screening 499 records, 20 RTCs were subjected to data extraction, 10 were excluded, 10 were included in the systematic review, and only 5 were included in the network meta-analysis. The risk of bias assessment reported moderate to high risk of bias, quality, and certainty of evidence was evaluated and rated as moderate. Network meta-analysis showed higher enamel wear was observed in natural dental enamel against metal-ceramic antagonists. CONCLUSIONS: Enamel wear occurs in all teeth, even when the antagonist is a natural tooth. The wear is larger on surfaces with the ceramic crown antagonists studied (metal-ceramic, glazed zirconia, and polished zirconia). It is necessary to conduct additional clinical trials with larger follow-up periods and sample sizes.

Accuracy of photogrammetric technologies for the scanning of dental models: A systematic review / Precisión de las tecnologías fotogramétricas para el escaneo de modelos dentales: Una revisión sistemática

Background:Traditional dental scanners require a heavy investment, representing a high barrier of entry into digital dentistry. Photogrammetric-based scanners may represent an affordable cost-effective alternative to traditional dental scanners used for the digitalization of plaster models. Photogrammetry is the science of extracting 3D information from photographs. The process involves taking overlapping photographs of an object or space and converting them into 2D or 3D digital models. Objective:This review aimedto identify and appraise the reported accuracy of photogrammetric-generated digital dental models.Materials and methods:A search strategy was applied in 3 databases (Medline, Web of Science and Scopus), from Feb 1 2021 to Dec 1 2021, the search was limited to articles in English published in the last 5 years about studies evaluating the dimensional accuracy of 3-dimensional digital models acquired by the scanning of plaster models with photogrammetric technologies.Results:Two independent reviewers screened 75 records on basis of titles and abstracts for assessment against the inclusion criteria for the review, 4 articles were deemed eligible, the risk of bias for the selected articles was measured, data extraction was performed by only one author.Conclusion:With today's technology, based on the four studies evaluated, we conclude that photogrammetric-generated digital models while lacking accuracy for incorporation into the treatment flow, in the future it could be used for diagnostic, planning, and achieving.

Antecedentes:Los escáneres dentales tradicionales requieren una gran inversión, lo que representa una gran barrera de entrada a la odontología digital. Los escáneres basados en fotogrametría pueden representar una alternativa asequible y rentable a los escáneres dentales tradicionales utilizados para la digitalización de modelos de yeso. La fotogrametría es la ciencia de extraer información 3D de fotografías. El proceso implica tomar fotografías superpuestas de un objeto o espacio y convertirlas en modelos digitales 2D o 3D.Objetivo:esta revisión tuvo como objetivo identificar y evaluar la precisión informada de los modelos dentales digitales generados fotogramétricamente.Materiales y métodos:Se aplicó una estrategia de búsqueda en 3 bases de datos (Medline, Web of Science y Scopus), del 1 de febrero de 2021 al 1 de diciembre de 2021, la búsqueda se limitó a artículos en inglés publicados en los últimos 5 años sobre estudios que evalúan la dimensión precisión de modelos digitales tridimensionales adquirida por el escaneo de modelos de yeso con tecnologías fotogramétricas.Resultados:dos revisores independientes examinaron 75 registros sobre la base de títulos y resúmenes para evaluarlos según los criterios de inclusión para la revisión, 4 artículos se consideraron elegibles, se midió el riesgo de sesgo de los artículos seleccionados, la extracción de datos fue realizada por un solo autor.Conclusión:con la tecnología actual, con base en los cuatro estudios evaluados, concluimos que los modelos digitales generados por fotogrametría si bien carecen de precisión para incorporarlos al flujo de tratamiento, en el futuro podrían usarse para el diagnóstico, la planificación y el logro.

Barreras de protección utilizadas por odontólogos en México, durante la pandemia por COVID-19 / Protection barriers used by dentists in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic

Objetivo. Comparar el tipo de barreras de protección utilizadas en consultorios dentales de México durante la pandemia. Métodos. Se realizó un estudio transversal en 250 odontólogos que laboran en instituciones, consultorios o clínicas particulares de cinco estados de la república mexicana; la información se recolectó en un formulario de Google que incluyó: consentimiento informado, ficha de identificación, uso de barreras de protección y cambio de las mismas. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo de los datos. Resultados. Fueron 250 participantes, 50 de cada estado, la media de la edad fue 37,10 años (DE 11,98), predominó el sexo femenino, la condición de soltero, y el nivel de estudios de licenciatura. La barrera más utilizada fue gorro quirúrgico y/o desechable, señalaron atender pacientes con protección ocular y careta más del 80%; el uso de la mascarilla KN95/N95 fue mayor que la de triple capa, sólo el 3% respondió no usar guantes, fue elevado el empleo de bata desechable, 31 participantes aún no han atendido pacientes. La mayoría cambian gorro, careta, mascarilla y bata con cada paciente, refirieron incrementar el uso de barreras durante la pandemia. Hubo significancia estadística entre grupos de edad, estado civil y nivel de estudios respecto a la entidad. Conclusiones. El uso de las barreras de protección fue elevado, el equipo más empleado fue la protección ocular, careta, mascarillas, guantes, bata y campos desechables; sin embargo, es necesario se incremente el cambio de barreras después de cada paciente.

Objective. Compare the type of protective barriers used in dental clinics in Mexico du- ring the pandemic. Methods. A cross-sectional study was performed with 250 dentists who work in institutions, clinics, or private offices in five states of the Mexican Republic; the information was collected in a Google form that included: informed consent, identification card, use of protection barriers and protocol to use them. A descriptive analysis of the data was prepared. Results. There were 250 participants, 50 from each state, the mean age was 37.10 (SD 11.98), predominating, females, single status and having a bachelor's degree. The most used barrier was a surgical and/or disposable cap, more than 80% indicated servicing patients using eye protection and a mask; the use of the KN95 / N95 mask was greater than the triple layer, only 3% responded not to use gloves, the use of disposable gowns was high, and 31 participants have not seen patients yet. The majority (48.5%) change hat, face shield, mask, and gown with each patient. They referred to had increased the use of barriers during the pandemic. There was statistical significance between age groups, marital status and educational level with respect to the entity. Conclusions. The use of protective barriers was elevated, the most used equipment was eye protection, face shield, masks, gloves, gown, and disposable fields; however, it is necessary to increase the change of barriers after each patient.

Prevalence of three-rooted primary mandibular first and second molars: clinical and radiographic findings in a Mexican population.

The aim of this study was to determine prevalence and describe the clinical and radiographic findings of three-rooted primary mandibular first and second molars in a Mexican population. Intraoral periapical radiograph, orthopantomogram or cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) were obtained. A total 2284 children from the state of Puebla, Mexico were examined, of whom 20 presented an anatomic variant in tooth crown shape. Of the total teeth with crown alterations, 10 first and 5 second primary mandibular molars were found to have supernumerary roots. In one case, it was possible to obtain micro-CT images. The study recorded prevalence, unilateral or bilateral occurrence, and ratio between sexes. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Clinical findings were presence of an anatomical variation (tuberculum paramolare / right and/or left cervical convexity) in primary mandibular first molars. Second molars presented conventional crown morphology. Prevalence of three-rooted primary mandibular first and second molars was 0.44% and 0.22%, respectively. Male: female ratio for presence of threerooted primary mandibular first molars was 4:1, showing genetic predisposition in males, and for second molars it was 1.5:1, with no predisposition according to sex. The clinical and radiographic anatomical variants in primary molars should be considered by pediatric dentists during routine care because they may cause difficulties in restorations.

El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la prevalencia, así como los hallazgos clínicos y radiográficos de los primeros y segundos molares primarios mandibulares con tres raíces en una población mexicana. Se obtuvieron radiografías periapicales intraorales, ortopantomografía o tomografía computarizada de haz cónico (TCHC). Fueron revisados en total 2284 niños originarios del estado de Puebla, México, de los cuales 20 sujetos presentaron una variante anatómica en la forma de la corona dental. En el total de dientes con alteraciones coronarias, se encontraron 10 primeros y 5 segundos molares primarios mandibulares con raíces supernumerarias. En un caso fue posible la obtención de imágenes de micro tomografía computarizada (micro-CT). Fueron registradas la prevalencia, la ocurrencia uni o bilateral y la relación entre sexos. Los datos se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva. Los hallazgos clínicos fueron: presencia de una variación anatómica (tuberculum paramolare / convexidad cervical derecha y/o izquierda) en los primeros molares primarios mandibulares. Los segundos molares presentaron una morfología coronal convencional. Entre los hallazgos radiográficos, fue común encontrar un conducto en cada raíz. La prevalencia fue de 0,44% y 0,22% para los primeros y segundos molares primarios mandibulares con tres raíces, respectivamente. La relación por sexo en los primeros molares primarios mandibulares con tres raíces fue de 4:1, indicando una predisposición genética para el sexo masculino, mientras que, en los segundos molares, la razón fue de 1,5:1 sin predisposición por sexo. Las variantes anatómicas clínicas y radiográficas presentes en los molares primarios deben ser tomadas en cuenta por los odontopediatras durante su rutina de atención, ya que pueden ocasionar dificultades para la restauración.

Prevalence of three-rooted primary mandibular first and second molars / Prevalencia de primeros y segundos molares primarios mandibulares con tres raíces

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine prevalence and describe the clinical and radiographic findings of three-rooted primary mandibular first and second molars in a Mexican population. Intraoral periapical radiograph, orthopantomogram or cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) were obtained. A total 2284 children from the state of Puebla, Mexico were examined, of whom 20 presented an anatomic variant in tooth crown shape. Of the total teeth with crown alterations, 10 first and 5 second primary mandibular molars were found to have supernumerary roots. In one case, it was possible to obtain micro-CT images. The study recorded prevalence, unilateral or bilateral occurrence, and ratio between sexes. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Clinical findings were presence of an anatomical variation (tuberculum paramolare / right and/or left cervical convexity) in primary mandibular first molars. Second molars presented conventional crown morphology. Prevalence of three-rooted primary mandibular first and second molars was 0.44% and 0.22%, respectively. Male: female ratio for presence of threerooted primary mandibular first molars was 4:1, showing genetic predisposition in males, and for second molars it was 1.5:1, with no predisposition according to sex. The clinical and radiographic anatomical variants in primary molars should be considered by pediatric dentists during routine care because they may cause difficulties in restorations.

RESUMEN El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la prevalencia, así como los hallazgos clínicos y radiográficos de los primeros y segundos molares primarios mandibulares con tres raíces en una población mexicana. Se obtuvieron radiografías periapicales intraorales, ortopantomografía o tomografía computarizada de haz cónico (TCHC). Fueron revisados en total 2284 niños originarios del estado de Puebla, México, de los cuales 20 sujetos presentaron una variante anatómica en la forma de la corona dental. En el total de dientes con alteraciones coronarias, se encontraron 10 primeros y 5 segundos molares primarios mandibulares con raíces supernumerarias. En un caso fue posible la obtención de imágenes de micro tomografía computarizada (micro-CT). Fueron registradas la prevalencia, la ocurrencia uni o bilateral y la relación entre sexos. Los datos se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva. Los hallazgos clínicos fueron: presencia de una variación anatómica (tuberculum paramolare / convexidad cervical derecha y/o izquierda) en los primeros molares primarios mandibulares. Los segundos molares presentaron una morfología coronal convencional. Entre los hallazgos radiográficos, fue común encontrar un conducto en cada raíz. La prevalencia fue de 0,44% y 0,22% para los primeros y segundos molares primarios mandibulares con tres raíces, respectivamente. La relación por sexo en los primeros molares primarios mandibulares con tres raíces fue de 4:1, indicando una predisposición genética para el sexo masculino, mientras que, en los segundos molares, la razón fue de 1,5:1 sin predisposición por sexo. Las variantes anatómicas clínicas y radiográficas presentes en los molares primarios deben ser tomadas en cuenta por los odontopediatras durante su rutina de atención, ya que pueden ocasionar dificultades para la restauración.

The influence of light-curing time on fluoride release, surface topography, and bacterial adhesion in resin-modified glass ionomer cements: AFM and SEM in vitro study.

Reinforced glass ionomer cements have been widely used in pediatric dentistry to prevent dental caries. However, the influence of biomaterial light-curing and its anti-cariogenic effects remain unclear. This study evaluates the influence of the light-curing time on fluoride release, surface topography, and bacterial adhesion in two types of resin-modified glass ionomer cements (RMGICs). One hundred disks were made, and samples were divided into two groups (n = 50 per group), according to each dental material (Vitremer™ and Ketac™ N100), and also divided into different light-cured times (10, 20, 30, 40, and 60 s). They were placed in phosphate-buffered saline solution (PBS) to measure the fluoride release. Subsequently, an independent sample of RMGICs per group was examined using atomic force microscopy (AFM). Four disks per group were incubated in a brain heart infusion (BHI) medium that was inoculated with Streptococcus mutans GS5 to evaluate the bacterial adhesion by 3-4, [5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide cell viability assay (MTT assay). The fluoride release was related to the light-curing time and gradually decreased as the light-curing time increased in both materials. Surface topography in Vitremer™ presents more irregular surfaces than Ketac™ N100. For S. mutans adhesion, the smallest number of cells per milliliter (cell/ml) was found at 40 s for Vitremer™ and at 30 s for Ketac™ N100. Thus, the shorter light-curing times allowed for major fluoride release in both materials. However, the RMGICs showed different patterns of bacterial adhesion according to the brand and light-curing time.

The roughness of deciduous dentin surface and shear bond strength of glass ionomers in the treatment with four minimally invasive techniques.

The concept of minimally invasive technique in dentistry emphasizes conservative strategies in the management of caries, which results in less destruction of healthy tooth structure. The use of different techniques seems to interfere in the roughness of dentin and the mechanisms of adhesion with the restorative material. This study characterized the roughness of deciduous dentin surface treated with four minimally invasive techniques using profilometry, atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM); moreover, shear bond strength of Vitremer™ glass ionomer was determined. Samples were divided into four groups: G1_CB carbide bur, G2_PB polymer bur, G3_C Carisolv™, and G4_AA air abrasive. No differences were found between groups before and after treatment in the roughness. Samples treated with a carbide bur presented a smear layer; smart bur surface exhibited the remains of the material; G3_C Carisolv™ showed a rough surface, and air abrasive presented particle traces. Concerning the shear bond strength of Vitremer™ glass ionomer were not found differences after treatment (p > 0.05). It is concluded that roughness showed characteristic patterns derived from the technique used and the shear bond strength is not significantly affected after using any minimally invasive method.