Adhesión a dentina parte I: características del sustrato y sistemas adhesivos / Dentin bonding part I: substrate characteristics and bonding systems

La Odontología Restauradora contemporánea no puede concebirse sin la adhesión de los materiales restauradores a las estructuras dentarias. En mu-chos procedimientos restauradores, no sólo el esmal-te sino también la dentina se encuentra involucrada, por lo tanto, la adhesión a esta última juega un rol cla-ve en el éxito clínico. No obstante, todavía supone un gran desafío lograr una adhesión estable y predeci-ble en el tiempo. El propósito del presente artículo es analizar las características principales de la dentina como sustrato adhesivo y describir los sistemas ad-hesivos actuales y sus mecanismos de acción (AU)

Contemporary Restorative Dentistry cannot be conceived without the adhesion of restorative materials to dental structures. In many restorative procedures not only the enamel, but also the dentin is involved, therefore dentin bonding plays a key role in their success. However, it is still a great challenge to achieve stable and predictable dentin bonding over time. The aim of this article is to analyze the main characteristics of dentin as an adhesive substrate and to describe current adhesive systems and their bonding mechanisms (AU)

Amalgama y mercurio. Visión y evolución en la odontología restauradora actual / Amalgam and mercury. Vision and evolution in current restorative dentistry

La amalgama dental ha sido un material restaurador muy confiable, de gran utilidad en la odontología y que, aún con su gran aceptación y amplio uso en la profesión dental, ha presentado siempre muy limitado reconocimiento profesional, por su poca o nula capacidad estética o de color de diente y por las «guerras¼ que ha tenido que librar a través de sus muchos años de vida. El mercurio es un componente importante en la mezcla de la amalgama dental, y su presencia ha sido uno de los factores preponderantes que han causado el detrimento injusto del uso de este material restaurador, que ha demostrado un comportamiento clínico excelente en sus casi 200 años de vida (AU)

Dental amalgam has been a very trustable restorative material, highly utilized in dentistry and although with high acceptance and ample use in the dental profession, it has always had to deal with limited professional acknowledgement due to little or poor esthetic and lack of tooth color and because of the many «wars¼ it has to fight in the many years of life. Mercury is a very important component of the mix in the dental amalgam and its presence has been one of the key factors that has caused the unjustified detriment of the use of this restorative material that has shown an excellent clinical behavior in the almost 200 years of life (AU)

Oral Implants: The Paradigm Shift in Restorative Dentistry.

The discovery of the phenomenon "osseointegration," or functional ankylosis, has led to the development of oral implants with high clinical performance. Consequently, the placement of titanium implants has changed the paradigms of restorative dentistry. Implants are used to prevent placing reconstructions anchored on natural teeth when these are vital and intact. Furthermore, implants are suitable to improve subjective chewing function and to replace missing and strategically important abutments. The osseointegration process is characterized by a predictable sequence of healing events that encompass the formation of woven bone, parallel fibers, and lamellar bone and result in fully functional bone that will remodel throughout life. While the osseointegration facilitates the use of implants as prosthetic abutments, it has to be kept in mind that the peri-implant soft tissue may be subject to biological complications. This, in turn, may result in an infectious process that will jeopardize the osseointegration. Consequently, the monitoring of the peri-implant tissues is an important aspect, and early intervention in situations with peri-implant mucositis is mandatory for the prevention of peri-implantitis. Hence, it is evident that oral implants need lifelong maintenance care if their longevity is to be assured.

Direct Posterior Restorations: A 13-Year Survey of Teaching Trends and Use of Materials.

OBJECTIVE:: The study aimed to evaluate teaching trends and use of materials in direct posterior restorations during a 13-year period in an Israeli dental school. METHODS:: Data registered in computerized files, relating to posterior restorations performed in the student clinic during the past 13 years (2004-2016), were collected. The restorative materials used (ie, amalgam vs composite), the type of tooth, and the number of surfaces restored were analyzed. RESULTS:: Data analysis included 26,925 restorations performed during 13 years. The number of one-surface composite restorations increased from 54.7% (n=330) to 81.9% (n=873). Two-surface restorations increased from 33.3% (n=254) to 64.3% (n=721). The percentage of amalgam restorations in three-surface restorations decreased from 72.08% to 51.34% (n=173). Analysis of tooth type showed that in 2016, the number of composite restorations performed in premolars reached 80.87% (n=723) and in molars 63.50% (n=1035). The percentage of composite restorations in the mandible and the maxilla was virtually equal. CONCLUSIONS:: A clear trend in favor of composite resin restorations is evident in the 13-year survey and suggests a move toward an amalgam-free era.

Técnica innovadora semidirecta de Individualización con endoposte de fibra / Innovative chairside technique of Individualized fiber post

La restauración con sistema de endoposte de fibra mediante técnica de individualización o anatómica es conocida desde hace tiempo. Se presenta una alternativa para ser realizada de manera semidirecta mediante la confección de un modelo flexible translúcido que permite reducir algunos inconvenientes de la técnica directa de individualización. El material empleado para el modelo es un material de bajo costo y accesible para cualquier profesional que desee emplear esta alternativa de restauración. (AU)

Anatomical or individualized fiber post technique has been used for many years now. An alternative is presented to be done chairside with a flexible and translucid model obtained that allows to reduce some drawbacks of the direct anatomical technique. The material used is less expensive than other options and might be used by any professional that want to learn this technique. (AU)

Clinical studies in restorative dentistry: New directions and new demands.

Clinical research of restorative materials is confounded by problems of study designs, length of trials, type of information collected, and costs for trials, despite increasing numbers and considerable development of trials during the past 50 years. This opinion paper aims to discuss advantages and disadvantages of different study designs and outcomes for evaluating survival of dental restorations and to make recommendations for future study designs. Advantages and disadvantages of randomized trials, prospective and retrospective longitudinal studies, practice-based, pragmatic and cohort studies are addressed and discussed. The recommendations of the paper are that clinical trials should have rational control groups, include confounders such as patient risk factors in the data and analysis and should use outcome parameters relevant for profession and patients.

Clinical studies in restorative dentistry: Design, conduct, analysis.

OBJECTIVE: Clinical studies should be one main aspect underlying dentists' decision-making towards dental materials. Study design, conduct, analysis and reporting impact on the usefulness of studies. We discuss problems with current studies and highlight areas where improvement might be possible. METHODS: Based on systematically and non-systematically collected data, we demonstrate where and why current studies in clinical dentistry deliver less-than-optimal results. Lending from general medicine, we suggest ways forward for clinical dental material science. RESULTS: Randomized controlled (efficacy) trials remain a major pillar in dental material science, as they reduce selection bias and, if well-designed and conducted, have high internal validity. Given their costs and limited external validity, alternatives like practice-based or pragmatic controlled trials or observational studies can complement the evidence-base. Prior to conduct, researchers should focus on study comparators and setting (answering questions with relevance to clinical dentistry), and pay attention to statistical power, considering the study aim (superiority or non-inferiority trial), the expected event rate, and attrition. Study outcomes should be chosen on the basis of a core outcome set or, if not available, involving patients and other stakeholders. Studies should be registered a priori, and reporting should adhere to standards. Possible clustering should be accounted for during statistical analysis. SIGNIFICANCE: Many clinical studies in dental material science are underpowered, and of limited validity and usefulness for daily decision-making. Dental researchers should mirror existing efforts in other medical fields in making clinical studies more valid and applicable, thus contributing to better dental care.

Bonding efficiency and durability: current possibilities.

Bonding plays a major role in dentistry nowadays. Dental adhesives are used in association with composites to solve many restorative issues. However, the wide variety of bonding agents currently available makes it difficult for clinicians to choose the best alternative in terms of material and technique, especially when different clinical situations are considered. Moreover, although bonding agents allow for a more conservative restorative approach, achieving a durable adhesive interface remains a matter of concern, and this mainly due to degradation of the bonding complex in the challenging oral environment. This review aims to present strategies that are being used or those still in development which may help to prevent degradation. It is fundamental that professionals are aware of these strategies to counteract degradation as much as possible. None of them are efficient to completely solve this problem, but they certainly represent reasonable alternatives to increase the lifetime of adhesive restorations.

Caries prevalence and distribution in individuals aged 3-20 years in Jönköping, Sweden: trends over 40 years.

AIM: To present and analyse changes in caries prevalence and caries distribution in child population sample groups in the city of Jönköping, Sweden, based on investigations performed in 1973, 1978, 1983, 1993, 2003, and 2013. METHODS: At each investigation, the study population included about 500 randomly sampled individuals, divided into age groups of 3, 5, 10, 15, and 20 years. The oral health status of all individuals was clinically and radiographically examined by trained paediatric dentists. RESULTS: 35% of the 3-year-olds were caries-free in 1973, compared to 79% 40 years later. Decayed and filled primary (dfs) and permanent (DFS) tooth surfaces were reduced by 67-90% between 1973 and 2013. Adolescents aged 10 and 15 years exhibited the most pronounced reduction in DFS on the occlusal surfaces. By 2013, more than 90% of the proximal caries lesions in 15-year-olds were initial lesions. About 85% of 15-year-olds had a DFS of ≤ 5, whilst 1% exhibited a DFS of ≥ 26. The corresponding figures for 1973 were 0 and 45% respectively. The DFS score for the 20-year-olds was 35.1 in 1973 and 5.8 in 2013. Caries-free 20-year-olds were not seen until 1993 and reached 19% in 2013. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the dramatic decline in the prevalence of caries, caries still remains a health problem in a limited group of children, particularly those of pre-school ages. Repeated epidemiological studies are recommended to follow changes in oral health over time in order to evaluate existing preventive measures.

Bonding efficiency and durability: current possibilities

Abstract Bonding plays a major role in dentistry nowadays. Dental adhesives are used in association with composites to solve many restorative issues. However, the wide variety of bonding agents currently available makes it difficult for clinicians to choose the best alternative in terms of material and technique, especially when different clinical situations are considered. Moreover, although bonding agents allow for a more conservative restorative approach, achieving a durable adhesive interface remains a matter of concern, and this mainly due to degradation of the bonding complex in the challenging oral environment. This review aims to present strategies that are being used or those still in development which may help to prevent degradation. It is fundamental that professionals are aware of these strategies to counteract degradation as much as possible. None of them are efficient to completely solve this problem, but they certainly represent reasonable alternatives to increase the lifetime of adhesive restorations.

www crownorfill com, un sitio que proporciona acceso instantáneo a la información basada en evidencia sobre restauraciones dentales posteriores: [Carta al Editor] / www.crownorfill. com Is the online tool that provides instant accessto evidence-based literature on dental restorations:[Letter to the Editor]

Crown-or-Fill© es una aplicación en un sitio web que resume la literaturabasada en la evidencia sobre los resultados del tratamiento para restauraciones en dientes posteriores en función de condiciones preexistentes. Los datos presentados se recogieron en dos revisionessistemáticas publicadas.

Crown-or-Fill© It is an application on a website that summarizes evidence based literature on treatment outcomes for restorations on posterior teeth as a function of pre-existing conditions. The data presented was collected in two published systematic reviews.

La odontología restauradora integral y la estética / Comprehensive restorative dentistry and esthetics

La planificación es una de las etapas más importantes del tratamiento y también una de las más difíciles. Si lo hacemos de manera específica, parcial y no integral, no vamos a avanzar ni a terminarlo correctamente. Además, es preciso cumplir con las expectativas de los pacientes, quienes buscan restauraciones permanentes que duren toda la vida. Si tenemos en cuenta los estudios clínicos de cualquier tipo de tratamiento, veremos que la tasa de supervivencia a largo plazo nunca es del 100 por ciento. El plan de tratamiento es la base del éxito de la rehabilitación. Después de haber almacenado los datos necesarios de forma integral, el profesional tiene la capacidad de ejecutar un plan de trabajo en detalle, lo cual puede facilitar el desarrollo de las actuaciones y dar lugar a un tratamiento exitoso.

Influência do agente cimentante e desajuste interno na adaptação marginal de coroas em resina nanocerâmica / Influence of the cement agent and internal mismatch in the marginal adaptation of nanoceramic resins crowns

A adaptação marginal é um dos requisitos fundamentais para a longevidade e o sucesso das restaurações. O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar a influência do desajuste interno associado à diferentes agentes cimentantes na desadaptação marginal de coroas em resina nanocerâmica (Lava Ultimate 3M ESPE) confeccionadas pelo sistema CAD-CAM. A partir do escaneamento de um preparo de coroa total em um pré-molar, foram obtidos 36 modelos em metal. Esses foram divididos em seis grupos de acordo com o desajuste interno (70 µm ou 100 µm) e o cimento (Fosfato de zinco- SS White, Cimento de ionômero de vidro- Ketac Cem 3M/ESPE e Cimento resinoso- Relyx Ultimate 3M/ESPE). Após escaneamento de todos os modelos as coroas foram confeccionadas a partir da fresagem de blocos de resina nanocerâmica (Lava Ultimate 3M/ESPE). Com auxílio de microscópio óptico comparador (40X) foram medidas as desadaptações marginais prévia e posteriormente à cimentação, sendo considerados 8 pontos ao longo do término em todas as faces do corpo de prova. Os valores obtidos após serem submetidos aos testes two-way anova e teste t, demonstraram que as coroas confeccionadas com desajuste interno de 70 µm apresentam desadaptação marginal inferior estatisticamente significante às coroas com desajuste interno de 100 µm. Para o desajuste interno de 70 µm o grupo do cimento fosfato de zinco apresentou o menor gap marginal, sendo que este valor não foi estatisticamente diferente em relação ao grupo do Ketac Cem. Ainda com esse desajuste, o grupo do Ketac Cem não apresentou diferença estatística significante em relação ao grupo do Relyx Ultimate, no entanto esse último promoveu "gap" marginal estatisticamente maior em relação ao grupo do cimento fosfato de zinco. Para o desajuste interno de 100 µm não houve diferença estatisticamente significante no "gap" marginal entre os três cimentos avaliados. O presente estudo demonstrou através da metodologia utilizada, que a menor desadaptação marginal observada nas restaurações de Lava Ultimate, foi proveniente do desajuste interno de 70 µm. Neste grupo os cimentos de fosfato de zinco e de ionômero de vidro demonstraram melhor comportamento comparado ao cimento resinoso, embora o cimento de ionômero de vidro numericamente, mas não estatisticamente tenha apresentado resultado inferior ao do fosfato de zinco

The marginal adaptation is one of the basic requirements for the longevity and success of restorations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the internal imbalances associated with different luting agents on marginal leakage of crowns Nanoceramic resin ( Lava Ultimate 3M ESPE) made by CAD-CAM system. From the scanning of a full crown preparation in a pre molar were obtained 36 metal models. These were divided into six groups according to the internal imbalances ( 70 or 100 micrometres) and cement (SS White Zinc phosphate, glass ionomer cemet Ketac Cem 3M/ Espe and resinous cement Relyx Ultimate 3M / Espe). After scanning all models crowns were made from milling Nanoceramic resin blocks (Lava Ultimate 3M / Espe). With the aid of optical comparator microscope (40X) were measured prior marginal mismatches and after the cementation, being considered 8 points along the end in all specimen faces. The values were submitted to ANOVA two-way test and t test. Results showded that crowns made with internal imbalances of 70 uM show statistically significant lower marginal leakage to the crows with internal imbalances of 100 micrometres. For the internal imbalances 70 uM zinc phosphate cement group showed the lowest "gap" marginal, and this figure does not show a statistically significant difference compared to Ketac Cem gropu. Even with this misfit, Ketac Cem group showed no statistically significant difference in relation to Relyx Ultimate group, though the latter showed a statistically significant difference compared to zinc phosphate cement group. For the internal imbalances of 100 micrometres there was no statistically significant difference in the "gap" marginal among the three cements. This study demostrated through the methodology used, the lower marginal leakage oberved in Lava Ultimate restorations, was from the inner misfit 70 micrometers...

Monobloque aspecto funcional: postes de fibra de vidrio / Monoblocks and functionality: the case for fiberglass posts

Durante muchos años se han utilizado los postes colados, considerados como un estándar en la odontología protésica, pero presentan limitantes técnicas y mecánicas, ya que exhiben altos módulos de elasticidad y, por lo mismo, imposibilitan la capacidad de disipar las fuerzas con efectividad, lo que significa concentrar tensiones dentro del conducto radicular. Literatura basada en evidencia científica describe a los postes de fibra de vidrio con módulos de elasticidad semejantes o próximos a la dentina, presentando propiedades anisotrópicas, en comparación con los postes tradicionales, que presentan propiedades isotrópicas. Se propone un concepto restaurador que involucra el poste, el cemento y la dentina, constituyendo un complejo homogéneo denominado ®monobloque¼ que permite un mejor comportamiento mecánico benéfico para el remanente dentario

For many years now, cast posts have been regarded as standard in prosthetics despite the technical and mechanical limitations caused by their high moduli of elasticity, which prevent the forces involved from being effectively dissipated and, therefore, concentrate stress within the root canal. Scientifi c evidence-based literature describes fi berglass posts with moduli of elasticity similar to or approaching that of dentin as having anisotropic properties, as opposed to the isotropic properties of traditional posts. We propose a restorative approach that involves the post, the cement, and the dentin, forming a homogeneous complex known as a ®monobloc¼ that enables enhanced mechanical behavior that benefits the remaining tooth structure.

Universal adhesives: the next evolution in adhesive dentistry?

Every so often a new material, technique, or technological breakthrough spurs a paradigm shift in the way dentistry is practiced. The development and evolution of reliable enamel and dentin bonding agents is one such example. Indeed, the so-called "cosmetic revolution" in dentistry blossomed in large part due to dramatic advances in adhesive technology. It is the ability to bond various materials in a reasonably predictable fashion to both enamel and dentin substrates that enables dentists to routinely place porcelain veneers, direct and indirect composites, and a plethora of other restorative and esthetic materials. In fact, the longevity and predictability of many (if not most) current restorative procedures is wholly predicated on the dentist's ability to bond various materials to tooth tissues. Adhesive systems have progressed from the largely ineffective systems of the 1970s and early 1980s to the relatively successful total- and self-etching systems of today. The latest players in the adhesive marketplace are the so-called "universal adhesives." In theory, these systems have the potential to significantly simplify and expedite adhesive protocols and may indeed represent the next evolution in adhesive dentistry. But what defines a universal system, and are all these new systems truly "universal" and everything they are claimed to be? This article will examine the origin, chemistry, strengths, weaknesses, and clinical relevance of this new genre of dental adhesives.