Shear Bond Strength of Acrylic Teeth to Heat-curing Denture Base Resin under Different Disinfectant Methods / Resistencia al Cizallamiento de Dientes Acrílicos en Bases Protésicas de Resina con Curado Térmico bajo Diferentes Métodos de Desinfección

The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength between acrylic teeth and heat-activated acrylic denture base resin using five different disinfectants solutions after simple immersion or under ultrasonic cleaner action. A total of 144 acrylic denture resin specimens were produced with both types of acrylic denture tooth (Biolux® and Trilux®). The specimens were randomly divided into subgroups according to the disinfection procedure used (immersion in Listerine®, Cepacol®, Periogard®, Riozyme II® and Cloro Rio® 1%, and/or ultrasonic cleaning action). The shear bond strength between acrylic teeth and denture base was assessed using a universal testing machine and the data obtained were analyzed by means of ANOVA followed by Fisher's LSD Multiple-Comparison test. The two layers teeth presented a bond strength average of 3.43 MPa while the three layer ones had an average of 3.02 MPa. The association of ultrasonic cleaner and the disinfectant solutions studied did not affect negatively the teeth bond resistance to the denture base. The three layer acrylic teeth had a lower shear bond strength compared to those with double pressing when immersed in disinfection solutions, regardless of the ultrasonic cleaner use.

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la resistencia al cizallamiento entre dientes de resina acrílica y bases acrílicas curadas mediante calor, junto al uso de cinco soluciones de desinfectantes diferentes, mediante inmersión simple o bajo ultrasonido. Un total de 144 bases de acrílico fueron confeccionadas con los dos tipos de dientes de resina (Biolux ® y Trilux ®). Los especímenes se dividieron aleatoriamente en subgrupos de acuerdo con el procedimiento de desinfección utilizado (inmersión en Listerine ®, Cepacol ®, Periogard ®, Riozyme II ® y Cloro Río ® 1%, y/o acción de limpieza por ultrasonido). Se evaluó la resistencia al cizallamiento entre los dientes de resina y la base de la prótesis utilizando una máquina de ensayo universal; los datos obtenidos se analizaron mediante ANOVA seguido por el test LSD de Fisher de comparaciones múltiples. Las dos capas de los dientes presentaron una fuerza de adherencia promedio de 3,43 MPa, mientras que las tres capas tenían un promedio de 3,02 MPa. La asociación de limpiador ultrasónico y las soluciones desinfectantes estudiados no afectaron negativamente la resistencia de los dientes a la base de la prótesis. Las tres capas de acrílico de los dientes tuvieron una resistencia al cizallamiento menor en comparación con aquellos con doble prensado cuando se sumergen en soluciones desinfectantes, independientemente del uso de limpiador ultrasónico.

Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of each component in Grossman's sealer.

The antimicrobial activity of Grossman's sealer and its components was evaluated on 13 different strains using the double layer well-diffusion method. Results revealed that Grossman's sealer presented antimicrobial activity against all the tested strains. Among the components of the cement, sodium tetraborate presented the greatest antimicrobial activity, both in type and diameter of the halo and ring of inhibition. Sealer powder, rosin, and eugenol presented similar activity, with no effect on P. aeruginosa and C. albicans. Among these, only eugenol had an effect on E. coli. Zinc oxide was only active against S. sobrinus and E. coli. Barium sulfate and bismuth subcarbonate did not show any antimicrobial effect.

Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of each component in Grossman's sealer

Os autores estudaram a atividade antimicrobiana do cimento de Grossman e de seus componentes sobre 13 diferentes cepas pelo método de difusão de poço em camada dupla. Os resultados revelaram que o cimento de Grossman apresentou atividade antimicrobiana contra todas as cepas utilizadas. Dos componentes do cimento, o tetraborato de sódio foi o que apresentou maior atividade antimicrobiana, tanto por tipo como por tamanho do halo e aro de inibição. O pó do cimento, o breu e o eugenol apresentaram atividades semelhantes, sendo que eles não tiveram ação sobre P. aeruginosa e C. albicans e, dos três componentes, somente o eugenol teve ação sobre E coli. O óxido de zinco somente teve ação sobre S. sobrinus e E. coli. O sulfato de bário e o subcarbonato de bismuto não tiveram nenhuma ação antimicrobiana.

Reduction of salivary S. aureus and mutans group streptococci by a preprocedural chlorhexidine rinse and maximal inhibitory dilutions of chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium.

OBJECTIVES: Staphylococcus aureus and mutans group streptococci can cause, among many other diseases, infective endocarditis and postoperative infections. The reduction of the number of these microorganisms in the oral cavity prior to surgical procedures has been related to a decreased incidence of such occurrences. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a single preprocedural rinse with 0.12% chlorhexidine solution (Periogard) on the salivary counts of S aureus and mutans group streptococci and determine maximal inhibitory dilutions (MID) of this and 0.05% cetylpyridinium chloride solution (Cepacol). METHOD AND MATERIALS: Saliva was collected from 60 patients before and after 30-second mouthrinses with chlorhexidine and cultured in appropriate media. The number of microorganisms was calculated based on the colony-forming units (CFUs). For the in vitro MID determination, 25 strains of S aureus were seeded in the media containing one of the sequential dilutions of both antiseptics. RESULTS: S aureus, Streptococcus mutans, and Streptococcus sobrinus were initially isolated from 45%, 63%, and 28% of the patients, respectively. After rinsing with chlorhexidine, the reductions in the CFUs were above 99% for all the studied microorganisms. In the MID determination, all isolates were inhibited with 1/20 and 1/80 dilutions of cetylpyridinium and chlorhexidine, respectively. Dose-response curves were obtained for both antiseptics. CONCLUSION: Single preprocedural chlorhexidine mouthrinse is effective in reducing salivary microorganisms to levels currently considered safe to perform invasive procedures, and it is still effective in a 1:80 dilution.

Microbial contamination in dental unit waterlines

The quality of water in a dental unit is of considerable importance because patients and dental staff are regularly exposed to water and aerosol generated from the dental unit. The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of microbial contamination in dental unit waterlines. Water samples were collected aseptically from the waterlines (reservoir, triple-syringe, high-speed) of 15 dental units. After serial dilution to 1:10(6) in APHA, the samples were seeded by the pour-plate technique and cultured in plate count agar (Difco) for 48 h at 32ºC. Analysis was based on the number of colony forming units (CFU). The Wilcoxon non-parametric test indicated that the levels of water contamination were highest in the triple-syringe (13 of 15) and in the high-speed (11 of 15); both levels were higher than those of the water reservoir. There was no significant statistical difference between the level of contamination in the triple-syringe and the high-speed as determined by the Mann-Whitney test [p(H0) = 40.98 percent; Z = - 0.2281]. Because biofilm forms on solid surfaces constantly bathed by liquid where microorganisms are present, these results indicate that the water in the dental unit may be contaminated by biofilm that forms in these tubules

Microbial contamination in dental unit waterlines.

The quality of water in a dental unit is of considerable importance because patients and dental staff are regularly exposed to water and aerosol generated from the dental unit. The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of microbial contamination in dental unit waterlines. Water samples were collected aseptically from the waterlines (reservoir, triple-syringe, high-speed) of 15 dental units. After serial dilution to 1:10(6) in APHA, the samples were seeded by the pour-plate technique and cultured in plate count agar (Difco) for 48 h at 32 degrees C. Analysis was based on the number of colony forming units (CFU). The Wilcoxon non-parametric test indicated that the levels of water contamination were highest in the triple-syringe (13 of 15) and in the high-speed (11 of 15); both levels were higher than those of the water reservoir. There was no significant statistical difference between the level of contamination in the triple-syringe and the high-speed as determined by the Mann-Whitney test [p(H0) = 40.98%; Z = - 0.2281]. Because biofilm forms on solid surfaces constantly bathed by liquid where microorganisms are present, these results indicate that the water in the dental unit may be contaminated by biofilm that forms in these tubules.