Clinical performance of topical sodium fluoride when supplementing carbamide peroxide at-home bleaching gel.

This clinical study evaluated the use of 0.11% topical sodium fluoride (SF) desensitizing agent to treat tooth sensitivity during a nightguard tooth whitening procedure. Thirty-two subjects bleached their teeth with 10% carbamide peroxide (CP) gel using an at-home bleaching technique with custom trays. During bleaching treatment, subjects were divided into 2 groups (n = 16). The subjects in Group 1 received a topical gel containing 0.11% SF; the subjects in Group 2 received a placebo gel (PG). Each subject was instructed to place the gel in his/her bleaching tray for 30 min every day following bleaching treatment. Results showed the use of SF did not affect the whitening efficacy of the 10% CP gel. Subjects who received the PG had significantly higher tooth sensitivity when compared with subjects who received SF (P < 0.00). The use of daily 0.11% SF after 10% CP bleaching gel reduced tooth sensitivity during the bleaching treatment.

Influence of adhesive system in bond strength of fiber glass posts to radicular dentin using dual cure resin cement / Influência do sistema adesivo na resistência de união de pinos de fibra à dentina radicular utilizando cimento resinoso dual

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bond strength between root dentin and glass fiber posts cemented with dual cure resin cement associated with the total-etch and self-etch adhesive systems. Twenty-four single-rooted human teeth were selected, and the crowns were removed at the cement enamel junction. The roots received biomechanical preparation and obturation followed by the intraradicular preparation compatible with a drill diameter of the glass fiber posts. The roots were divided into two groups, according to cementation protocol (n-12): Group 1 - etched with 37% phosphoric acid for 30 seconds, total-etch adhesive system Single Bond (3M ESPE) and Enforce resinous cement (Dentsply); Group 2 – self-etch adhesive system One Up Bond F (Tokuyama) and Enforce resin cement (Dentsply). After the posts cementation, the roots were kept at 37º C for one week, and submitted to pull out test on the universal testing machine Emic to a traction speed of 1 mm/ min. Data in MPa were submitted to the statistical t-test (5%). The t-test showed significant differences between the two groups (p = 0.003 ). The average values in MPa (±standard-deviation) were: Group 1: 5.28(± 3.25), Group 2: 10.05 (± 3.78). Enforce associated with the self-etch adhesive system One Up Bond F showed significantly higher bond strength values than Group 1 - Enforce associated with the total-etch adhesive system Single Bond.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar in vitro a resistência de união à dentina radicular de pinos estéticos pré-fabricados cimentados com cimento resinoso dual associado aos sistemas adesivos convencionais e autocondicionantes. Foram utilizados 24 dentes unirradiculares, nos quais as raízes foram removidas na junção esmalte-cemento. Realizou-se a instrumentação e a obturação dos canais radiculares seguido do preparo intrarradicular com uma broca compatível com o diâmetro do retentor intrarradicular de fibra de vidro. Os pinos estéticos pré-fabricados foram divididos em 2 grupos, de acordo com o protocolo de cimentação (n - 12): Grupo 1 - condicionamento com ácido fosfórico 37%, aplicação do sistema adesivo convencional Single Bond (3M ESPE) e cimento resinoso Enforce; (Dentsply) Grupo 2 – aplicação do sistema adesivo autocondicionante One Up Bond F(Tokuyama) e cimento resinoso Enforce (Dentsply). Após a cimentação os espécimes foram armazenados a 37º C por 7 dias e submetidos ao ensaio de pull-out na máquina de Ensaio Universal EMIC a uma velocidade de 1 mm/min. Os valores de MPa foram analisados de acordo com teste estatístico de t (5%). O teste t mostrou que houve diferença significante entre os dois grupos (p = 0,003). Os valores de média MPa (±desvio-padrão) são: Grupo 1: 5,28(± 3,25), Grupo 2: 10,05(± 3,78). Enforce associado ao sistema adesivo autocondicionanate One Up Bond F apresentou valores de resistência de união à dentina intrarradicular superiores quando comparado ao Grupo 1 - Enforce associado ao sistema adesivo convencional Single Bond.

Bond strength of adhesive systems with different solvents to dry and wet dentin.

AIM: This study evaluates bond strength between dentin and composite using adhesives with different solvents to dry and wet dentin. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ninety bovine incisors were used; the vestibular surfaces were worn by the exposure of an area with a diameter of 4 mm of dentin. The specimens were divided into 6 groups, according to the type of adhesive used and hydratation stals: Group SB-wet: Single Bond 2 in wet dentin, Group SBdry: Single Bond 2 in dry dentin, Group SL-wet: Solobond M in wet dentin, Group SL-dry: Solobond M in dentin dry. Group XPwet: XP Bond in wet dentin, Group XP-dry: XP Bond in dentin dry. They were cut to obtain specimens in the shape of stick with 1 × 1 mm and subjected to microtensile test in universal testing machine with a cross speed of 1mm/min. The data were analyzed with ANOVA and Tukey's tests (5%). RESULTS: ANOVA showed significant differences for surface treatment and interaction, but no difference was found for adhesive factor. The Tukey's test showed that the samples with wet dentin shown higher values of bond strength. CONCLUSION: The adhesive did not influence in the bond strength. The groups with wet dentin showed higher values of bond strength than groups with dry dentin.

Influence of CVD diamond tips and Er:YAG laser irradiation on bonding of different adhesive systems to dentin.

AIM: The aim of this study was to compare the microtensile bond strength of three adhesive systems, using different methods of dentin preparation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A hundred and eight bovine teeth were used. The dentin from buccal face was exposed and prepared with three different methods, divided in 3 groups: Group 1 (DT)- diamond tip on a high-speed handpiece; Group 2 (CVD)-CVD tip on a ultrasonic handpiece; Group 3 (LA)-Er: YAG laser. The teeth were divided into 3 subgroups, according adhesive systems used: Subgroup 1-Adper Single Bond Plus/3M ESPE (SB) total-etch adhesive; Subgroup 2-Adper Scotchbond SE/3M ESPE (AS) selfetching adhesive; Subgroup 3-Clearfil SE Bond/Kuraray (CS) selfetching adhesive. Blocks of composite (Filtek Z250-3M ESPE) 4 mm high were built up and specimens were stored in deionized water for 24 hours at 37°C. Serial mesiodistal and buccolingual cuts were made and stick-like specimens were obtained, with transversal section of 1.0 mm(2). The samples were submitted to microtensile test at 1 mm/min and load of 10 kg in a universal testing machine. Data (MPa) were subjected to ANOVA and Tukey's tests (p < 0.05). RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Surface treatment with Diamond or CVD tips associated with Clearfil SE Bond adhesive produced significantly lower bond strength values compared to other groups. Surface treatment with Er: YAG laser associated with Single Bond Plus or Clearfil SE Bond adhesives and surface treatment with CVD tip associated with Adper Scotchbond SE adhesive produced significantly lower bond strength values compared to surface treatment with diamond or CVD tips associated with Single Bond Plus or Adper Scotchbond SE adhesives. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Interactions between laser and the CVD tip technologies and the different adhesive systems can produce a satisfactory bonding strength result, so that these associations may be beneficial and enhance the clinical outcomes.

A comparison of methods used to determine chewing side preference in deciduous, mixed and permanent dentitions / Comparação dos métodos usados para determinar o lado preferencial mastigatório nas dentições decídua, mista e permanente

Objective: This study determined whether ‘chewing side preference’ (CSP) is correlated to ‘chewing side preference during the first chewing cycle’ (CSP1ºC) in the deciduous, mixed and permanent dentitions. Methods: Three-hundred subjects were divided in 3 groups: Group 1 – 100 children 3-5 years old, primary dentition; Group 2 – 100 children 6-12 years old, mixed dentition; Group 3 – 100 subjects 18-47 years old, permanent dentition. CSP was determined using a method developed by McDonnell et al. Subjects were given a piece of gum and the position of the chewing gum was recorded 7 times as right or left. Subjects were classified as ‘observed preferred chewing side’ (OPCS) when they performed 5/7, 6/7 or 7/7 strokes on the same side. OPCS corresponded to the CSP. CSP1ºC was determined using a method developed by Hoogmartens and Caubergh (1987). Subjects were given five pieces of gum and five pieces of bread and the position of the chewing gum at first chewing cycle was recorded as right or left. For each subject, an index (I) was performed. Chi-square (X2) and phi correlation (r) tests were used to investigate significant correlations between CSP and CSP1ºC. Results: There was a strong positive and significant correlation between CSP and CSP1ºC for primary dentition (p= 0.000; r = 0.82), for mixed dentition (p = 0.000; r = 0.81) and a very strong positive and significant correlation for permanent dentition (p = 0.000; r = 0.90). Conclusion: CSP can be significantly correlated to CSP1ºC for primary dentition, mixed dentition and permanent dentition, and these are strong positive relationships for primary and mixed dentitions and very strong positive relationship for permanent dentition.

Objetivo: Este estudo determinou se o ‘lado preferencial mastigatório’ (LPM) é correlacionado com o ‘lado preferencial no primeiro ciclo mastigatório’ (LP1ºCM) nas dentições decídua, mista e permanente. Métodos: Trezentos indivíduos foram divididos em 3 grupos: Grupo 1 – 100 crianças de 3-5 anos, dentição primária; Grupo 2 – 100 crianças de 6-12 anos, dentição mista; Grupo 3 – 100 indivíduos de 18-47 anos, dentição permanente. O LPM foi determinado usando o método desenvolvido por McDonnell et al. Indivíduos recebiam um pedaço de goma de mascar e, durante a mastigação, foi anotado o lado (esquerdo ou direito) por 7 vezes. Os indivíduos foram classificados como ‘lado preferencial mastigatório observacional’ (LPMO) quando realizavam 5/7, 6/7 ou 7/7 mordidas do mesmo lado, correspondendo, portando, ao LPM. O LP1ºCM foi determinado usando o método desenvolvido por Hoogmartens e Caubergh. Os indivíduos recebiam 5 pedaços de goma de mascar e 5 pedaços de torrada, e a posição da primeira mordida foi anotada (esquerdo ou direito). Cada indivíduo recebeu um index (I). Os testes Qui-quadrado (X2) e Correlação de Phi (r) foram utilizados para avaliar as correlações significantes entre LPM e LP1ºCM. Resultados: Houve forte e positiva correlação significante entre LPM e LP1ºCM para as dentições decíduas (p = 0,000; r = 0,82), para dentição mista (p = 0,000; r = 0,81) e muito forte e positiva para dentição permanente (p = 0,000; r = 0,90). Conclusão: LPM pode ser significantemente correlacionado com LP1ºCM para todas as dentições, e essas correlações são fortes e positivas para as dentições decídua e mista e muito forte e positiva para a dentição permanente.

Absence or weak correlation between chewing side preference and lateralities in primary, mixed and permanent dentition.

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether chewing side preference (CSP) is correlated to lateralities (handedness, footedness, eyedness and earedness) in primary, mixed and permanent dentitions. DESIGN: Three-hundred subjects were divided into 3 groups: Group 1--100 children 3-5 years old, primary dentition; Group 2--100 children 6-12 years old, mixed dentition; Group 3--100 subjects 18-47 years old, permanent dentition. CSP was determined using a method developed by Mc Donnell et al. Subjects were given a piece of gum and the position of the chewing gum was recorded 7 times as right or left. Subjects were classified as 'observed preferred chewing side' (OPCS) when they performed 5/7, 6/7 or 7/7 strokes on the same side. OPCS corresponded to the CSP. Laterality tests were performed for handedness, footedness, eyedness and earedness tasks. The Chi-square (χ(2)) and phi correlation (r) tests were used to investigate significant correlations between CSP and sidedness. RESULTS: There was a significant correlation between chewing and earedness (p=0.00), although there was weak positive correlation (r=0.30) for primary dentition. There were significant correlations between chewing and handedness (p=0.02; r=0.25) and chewing and footedness (p=0.02; r=0.26), however, there were weak positive correlations for mixed dentition; there were significant correlations between chewing and handedness (p=0.02; r=0.26); chewing and footedness (p=0.00; r=0.33) and chewing and earedness (p=0.01; r=0.29); however, there were weak positive correlations for permanent dentition. CONCLUSION: It may be concluded that CSP can be significantly correlated with: earedness for primary dentition; handedness and footedness for mixed dentition; handedness, footedness and earedness for permanent dentition, but these are weak positive relationships. Future work on larger samples of left- and right-sided individuals is required to validate the findings.

Evaluation of the cohesive strength between resin composite and light-curing characterizing materials.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the cohesive strength between composite and different light-curing characterizing materials (LCCM), which were prepared using the intrinsic technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred composite specimens were made by using a prefabricated Teflon device, and a layer of LCCM was applied at the interface. The specimens were divided into 5 groups (n = 20): group 1 (control), no LCCM was used; group 2: application of White Kolor Plus Pigment (Kerr) LCCM; group 3: White Tetric Color Pigment (Ivoclar/Vivadent) LCCM; group 4: Brown Kolor Plus Pigment (Kerr) LCCM; group 5: Black Tetric Color Pigment (Ivoclar/Vivadent) LCCM. All materials were used according to the manufacturers' instructions. Specimens were submitted to a tensile test in a universal testing machine (EMIC DL-200MF) to evaluate the cohesive strength at the composite interface. Data were subjected to one-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α = 5%). RESULTS: ANOVA showed a p-value = 0.0001, indicating that there were significant differences among the groups. The mean values in MPa (± standard deviation) obtained for the groups were: G1: 28.5 (± 2.74)a; G2: 23.5 (± 2.47)b; G3: 20.3 (± 2.49)b; G4: 10.5 (± 2.40)c; G5: 9.66 (± 3.06)c. The groups with the same letters presented no significant differences. The control group presented statistically significantly higher cohesive strengths when compared to the other groups. The groups in which Brown Kolor Plus Pigment and Black Tetric Color Pigment LCCM were used showed significantly lower cohesive strengths when compared to the groups in which White Kolor Plus Pigment and White Tetric Color Pigment LCMM were used. CONCLUSION: The use of LCCM produced with the intrinsic technique reduced the cohesive strength of composite.

Evaluation of bond strength of self-adhesive cements to dentin with or without application of adhesive systems.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the bond strength of indirect restorations to dentin using self-adhesive cements with and without the application of adhesive systems. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Seventy-two bovine incisors were used, in which the buccal surfaces were ground down to expose an area of dentin measuring a minimum of 4 x 4 mm. The indirect resin composite Resilab was used to make 72 blocks, which were cemented onto the dentin surface of the teeth and divided into 4 groups (n = 18): group 1: self-adhesive resin cement BiFix SE, applied according to manufacturer's recommendations; group 2: self-adhesive resin cement RelyX Unicem, used according to manufacturer's recommendations; group 3: etch-and-rinse Solobond M adhesive system + BiFix SE; group 4: etch-and-rinse Single Bond 2 adhesive system + RelyX Unicem. The specimens were sectioned into sticks and subjected to microtensile testing in a universal testing machine (EMIC DL- 200 MF). Data were subjected to one-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α = 5%). RESULTS: The mean values (± standard deviation) obtained for the groups were: group 1: 15.28 (± 8.17)a, group 2: 14.60 (± 5.21)a, group 3: 39.20 (± 9.98)c, group 4: 27.59 (± 6.57)b. Different letters indicate significant differences (ANOVA; p = 0.0000). CONCLUSION: The application of adhesive systems before self-adhesive cements significantly increased the bond strength to dentin. In group 2, RelyX Unicem associated with the adhesive system Single Bond 2 showed significantly lower mean tensile bond strengths than group 3 (BiFix SE associated with the etch-and-rinse Solobond M adhesive system).

Microshear bond strength of self-etching bonding systems to ultrasound diamond bur-prepared dentin.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of dentin abrasion on the microshear bond strength of two self-etching adhesive systems, using either an ultrasound diamond bur or a high-speed diamond bur. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty noncarious human third molars were sectioned mesiodistally into halves. The enamel was ground to expose a flat dentin surface on both sections. The dentinal surfaces were randomly assigned to two groups, depending on the method of smear layer preparation: ultrasound diamond bur (UB) or conventional diamond bur (CB). The prepared dentin surfaces received one of two self-etching systems: Clearfil SE Bond (CF) and One-Up Bond F (OB). A composite cylinder with a 0.95-mm diameter was bonded to each specimen and the microshear bond test was performed. The results were expressed in MPa and were subjected to two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's test (α = 0.05). RESULTS: There was no significant difference in dentin bond strength when comparing the conventional and ultrasonic abrasion methods. When the adhesive systems were compared, Clearfil SE Bond achieved higher bond strength means than did One-Up Bond F. CONCLUSION: The dentin surface preparation method did not influence the microshear bond strength and the Clearfil SE Bond adhesive system, independent of bur type used, Clearfil SE Bond showed higher bond strengths than did the One-Up Bond F adhesive system.

Prevalence of chewing side preference in the deciduous, mixed and permanent dentitions.

AIM: This study evaluated the prevalence of the chewing side preference (CSP) in the deciduous, mixed and permanent dentitions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three-hundred subjects were divided in three groups (n = 100): Group 1 - children with deciduous dentition; group 2-children with mixed dentition; group 3 - subjects with permanent dentition. The CSP was determined using a direct method (visual observation) developed by McDonnell et al. (2004). Descriptive statistic was used to observe the prevalence of CSP. The Pearson's Chi-square was used to investigate signicant associations between gender, presence of CSP and preferred side (right/left). RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Eighty-seven percent of group 1 had a CSP. Eighty-two percent of group 2 had a CSP. Seventy-six percent of group 3 had a CSP. There was no statistically significant association between presence of CSP and gender in all groups. There was no statistically significant association between preferred side (right/left) and gender in all groups. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: There is a higher prevalence of subjects in deciduous, mixed and permanent dentition that presented chewing side preference. The early diagnosis of the presence of chewing side preference can prevent the unilateral chewing pattern with prophylactic therapy applied to the first teeth (deciduous).

Avaliação in vitro da resistência à compressão de condicionadores de tecido submetidos a diferentes tempos de armazenamento / In vitro evaluation of the compressive strength of tissue conditioners submitted to different storage times

Objetivou-se avaliar in vitro a resiliência de dois condicionadores de tecido, UG - Ufigel SC (Voco) e D - Dentusoft (DMG), depois de serem submetidos a diferentes tempos de armazenamento em água destilada a 37ºC (24 horas, 14 dias, 30 dias e 180 dias). Foram confeccionadas 20 cápsulas de resina acrílica termicamente ativada, com 20 mm de diâmetro interno e 3 mm de profundidade. Os condicionadores de tecido, UG e D, foram manipulados de acordo com o fabricante, acomodados no interior das cápsulas (n = 10) e armazenados por 24 horas, 14 dias, 30 dias e 180 dias. Cada grupo foi submetido ao teste de resiliência utilizando uma ponta romba de 3 mm de diâmetro em máquina de ensaio universal (EMIC-DL 1000). Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística two-way ANOVA e ao teste de Tukey (α = 0,05). Os valores de média para os materiais/tempo de armazenagem foram: UG/24 horas - 3,81A; D/30 dias - 5,54B; UG/14 dias - 5,58B; UG/30 dias - 5,66BC; UG/180 dias - 5,77BC; D/24 horas - 5,79BC; D/180 dias - 6,13C; D/14 dias - 6,54D. Dentusoft armazenado por 14 dias obteve valores de média de resiliência significantemente superiores em relação aos demais. Ufigel armazenado nos períodos de 1 a 14 dias apresentaram valores de resiliência menores do que D, sendo estatisticamente significante nesses períodos. Entretanto, para os períodos de avaliação de 30 e 180 dias, não se observaram diferenças significantes entre os materiais.

Temperature variation caused by high-intensity LED curing lights in bovine dentin.

This study sought to evaluate the temperature variations in bovine dentin when cured with high-intensity LED appliances and quartz-tungsten-halogen (QTH) appliances. Forty-five slices of bovine dentin (0.7 mm thick) were divided into three groups. Temperature variations were measured during polymerization of the adhesive (10 seconds), during polymerization of the resin composite (40 seconds), and 24 hours after the resin composite polymerization. The data were submitted to the ANOVA repeated measures test, which showed a statistically significant difference in the interaction factor (p = 0.0001). Tukey's test (p = 5%) revealed that the SmartLite PS LED appliance caused a significantly higher temperature increase than the other appliances following polymerization of the adhesive, that both LED appliances produced significantly greater temperature increases than the QTH curing light during polymerization of the resin composite, and that the SmartLite PS produced the greatest temperature increase after 24 hours.

Polymerization efficiency of high-intensity LEDs with different exposure times.

This study compared two high-intensity light-emitting diode (LED) appliances to a quartz-halogen-tungsten (QTH) appliance and measured their ability to polymerize resin composite efficiently. Eighty-four test specimens (2 mm x 5 mm) were made of resin composite and exposed to one of the two LED appliances for 10, 20, or 40 seconds; the QTH appliance was used as a control group for 40 seconds. It was concluded that using the high-intensity LEDs for 20 seconds produced microhardness similar to that produced by using the QTH appliance for 40 seconds, but the high intensity LEDs did not improve depth of cure.