Influence of diabetes mellitus on the mineralization ability of two endodontic materials.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of diabetes mellituson tissue response and mineralization ability of Sealapex®and MTA Fillapex® sealers. Twenty-four Wistar rats were divided into two groups: diabetic and non-diabetic. The materials were placed in polyethylene tubes and implanted into dorsal connective tissue of rats for 7 and 30 days. Six animals from each group received injection of calcein, alizarin, and oxytetracycline on days 7, 14, and 21, respectively. The animals were killed after 7 and 30 days and specimens were prepared for histologic analysis by staining with hematoxylin and eosin or Von Kossa or left unstained for polarized light or fluorescence microscopy. On day 7, inflammatory reactions were characterized. Moderate inflammatory responses were observed for all groups and on day 30, a mild inflammatory response against MTA Fillapex® and a moderate inflammatory response against Sealapex® were observed. Von Kossa-positive structures were observed in response to both materials and birefringent structures were observed upon polarized light analysis; these had no relation to the diabetic condition (p > 0.05). The fluorescence intensity was unaffected in diabetic rats (p > 0.05). In conclusion, diabetes mellitus did not influence the tissue response or mineralization stimulated by Sealapex® or MTA Fillapex®.

Influence of diabetes mellitus on the mineralization ability of two endodontic materials

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of diabetes mellituson tissue response and mineralization ability of Sealapex®and MTA Fillapex® sealers. Twenty-four Wistar rats were divided into two groups: diabetic and non-diabetic. The materials were placed in polyethylene tubes and implanted into dorsal connective tissue of rats for 7 and 30 days. Six animals from each group received injection of calcein, alizarin, and oxytetracycline on days 7, 14, and 21, respectively. The animals were killed after 7 and 30 days and specimens were prepared for histologic analysis by staining with hematoxylin and eosin or Von Kossa or left unstained for polarized light or fluorescence microscopy. On day 7, inflammatory reactions were characterized. Moderate inflammatory responses were observed for all groups and on day 30, a mild inflammatory response against MTA Fillapex® and a moderate inflammatory response against Sealapex® were observed. Von Kossa-positive structures were observed in response to both materials and birefringent structures were observed upon polarized light analysis; these had no relation to the diabetic condition (p > 0.05). The fluorescence intensity was unaffected in diabetic rats (p > 0.05). In conclusion, diabetes mellitus did not influence the tissue response or mineralization stimulated by Sealapex® or MTA Fillapex®.

Influence of diabetes mellitus on tissue response to MTA and its ability to stimulate mineralization.

AIM: To evaluate the influence of diabetes mellitus on the tissue response to mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and its ability to stimulate mineralization. METHODS: Twenty-four male Wistar rats were divided into a non-diabetic control group and another with Alloxan-induced diabetes. Two polyethylene tubes, one kept empty as a control and the other containing Angelus MTA(®) , were implanted into the dorsal connective tissue of all rats for 30 days. Animals in each group received injections of calcein, alizarin, and oxytetracycline on day 7, 14, and 21, respectively. Animals were killed after 30 days; specimens were prepared by staining with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) and von Kossa technique as well as for examination of unstained sections with polarized light and fluorescence microscopy. RESULTS: The inflammatory reaction to the implanted tubes was equally mild in both groups. Structures staining with von Kossa were seen in response to Angelus MTA(®) , as were birefringent structures visualized on polarized light analysis; these had no relation to diabetic condition (P < 0.05). Fluorescence intensity was not changed in diabetic rats either (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Diabetes mellitus did not influence the tissue response to Angelus MTA(®) or the mineralization stimulated by it.

Effect of MTA-based sealer on the healing of periapical lesions.

UNLABELLED: Some manufacturers have recently added specific components to improve the ease of handling and insertion material properties of MTA in order to create MTA-based sealers. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the healing of periapical lesions in canine teeth after a single session of endodontic treatment with MTA Fillapex® compared with Sealapex® or Endo-CPM-Sealer®. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Sixty-two root canals were performed on two 1-year-old male dogs. After coronal access and pulp extirpation, the canals were exposed to the oral cavity for 6 months in order to induce periapical lesions. The root canals were prepared, irrigated with a solution of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and filled with gutta-percha and different sealers, according to the following groups: 1) Sealapex®; 2) Endo-CPM-Sealer®; and 3) MTA Fillapex®. Some teeth with periapical lesions were left untreated for use as positive controls. Healthy teeth were used as negative controls. After 6 months, the animals were sacrificed and serial sections from the roots were prepared for histomorphologic analysis and stained with hematoxylin and eosin and the Brown and Brenn technique. The lesions were scored according to pre-established histomorphologic parameters and the scores statistically analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS: All 3 materials produced similar patterns of healing (p>0.05); in particular, persistent inflammation and absence of complete periapical tissue healing were consistently noted. CONCLUSIONS: Preparation of the infected root canals followed by filling with the materials studied was insufficient to provide complete healing of the periapical tissues.

Effect of MTA-based sealer on the healing of periapical lesions

Some manufacturers have recently added specific components to improve the ease of handling and insertion material properties of MTA in order to create MTA-based sealers. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the healing of periapical lesions in canine teeth after a single session of endodontic treatment with MTA Fillapex® compared with Sealapex® or Endo-CPM-Sealer®. Material and Methods Sixty-two root canals were performed on two 1-year-old male dogs. After coronal access and pulp extirpation, the canals were exposed to the oral cavity for 6 months in order to induce periapical lesions. The root canals were prepared, irrigated with a solution of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and filled with gutta-percha and different sealers, according to the following groups: 1) Sealapex®; 2) Endo-CPM-Sealer®; and 3) MTA Fillapex®. Some teeth with periapical lesions were left untreated for use as positive controls. Healthy teeth were used as negative controls. After 6 months, the animals were sacrificed and serial sections from the roots were prepared for histomorphologic analysis and stained with hematoxylin and eosin and the Brown and Brenn technique. The lesions were scored according to pre-established histomorphologic parameters and the scores statistically analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results All 3 materials produced similar patterns of healing (p>0.05); in particular, persistent inflammation and absence of complete periapical tissue healing were consistently noted. Conclusions Preparation of the infected root canals followed by filling with the materials studied was insufficient to provide complete healing of the periapical tissues. .

Biocompatibility and biomineralization assessment of a new root canal sealer and root-end filling material.

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the short-term subcutaneous tissue reaction and biomineralization ability of two epoxy-based root canal sealers containing calcium hydroxide (MBP and MBPc) and ProRoot MTA. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Polyethylene tubes containing the materials were implanted into the dorsal connective tissue of Wistar rats (n = 52) for 7 or 30 days; empty implanted tubes served as controls. Specimens were stained with hematoxylin-eosin and von Kossa stain or left unstained for observation under polarized light. Qualitative and quantitative evaluations of all tissue reactions were performed. One-way anova and the Kruskal-Wallis test were used for statistical analysis (P < 0.05). RESULTS: No significant differences were observed among the groups. All three materials induced mild-to-moderate tissue reactions at 7 days, which decreased over time. Dystrophic mineralization and birefringent structures were observed only in the ProRoot MTA (®) group. CONCLUSION: Both MBP and MBPc appear to be biocompatible but do not stimulate biomineralization.

Tratamento tardio de traumatismo dentário anterior pela técnica de apicifcação / Late dental trauma treatment using apexification technique

Introdução: paciente do sexo masculino, 37 anos de idade. Após a anamnese, foi constatado que o dente 11 apresentava abertura coronária e presença de hidróxido de cálcio com histórico de trauma dentário nesse dente. Radiograficamente, o dente 11 apresentava formação radicular incompleta, paredes dentinárias finas e frágeis, com divergência foraminal associada a imagem radiolúcida periapical. Objetivo: relatar um caso clínico de apicificação, realizado com trocas de curativo de hidróxido de cálcio. Métodos: o tratamento de escolha foi a apicificação, a qual teve início na segunda sessão, após 15 dias, por meio de desbridamento químico-mecânico de todo o canal radicular, com limas tipo K e irrigação com uma solução de hipoclorito de sódio a 2,5%. Em seguida, pasta de hidróxido de cálcio (hidróxido de cálcio, iodofórmio e propilenoglicol) foi aplicada e trocada de 15 em 15 dias, durante 4 meses. O exame radiográfico foi novamente realizado e demonstrou o fechamento completo da abertura foraminal e regressão da radiolucência periapical. O canal radicular foi obturado utilizando-se um cone confeccionado a partir da união de três cones #60 e pela técnica de condensação lateral com Sealapex. Resultados: seis meses após a obturação, exames revelaram teci-dos periapicais normais e ausência de sintomas. Conclusão: concluiu-se que o tratamento do traumatismo dentário associado à necrose do tecido pulpar e à lesão periapical, com trocas sucessivas de pasta de hidróxido de cálcio, foi adequado para se obter a regressão da lesão periapical, formação de barreira mineralizada e promoção de saúde ao paciente.

Infiltração marginal apical após obturação de canais retos e curvos pela técnica da condensação lateral e do cone único: influência do tipo de cimento obturador empregado / Marginal leakage after filling of straight and curved root canals by the lateral condensation and single cone technique: influence of the type of sealer applied

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar in vitro o selamento marginal apical obtido com a obturação dos canais radiculares retos e curvos pela técnica da condensação lateral e do cone único os cimentos endodônticos Sealapex® e Endofill®. Foram empregadas 90 raízes de dentes humanos recém-extraídos, retas e curvas. A instrumentação do canal radicular foi realizada utilizando a técnica da condensação lateral e do cone único, sob abundante irrigação com solução de hipoclorito de sódio a 2,5%. Em seguida as raízes foram obturadas. As raízes obtidas, retas e curvas, foram distribuídas em número de 10 para cada grupo experimental e em número de 5 para o grupo controle positivo e 5 para o grupo controle negativo. As raízes foram submetidas ao teste de infiltração de corante com azul de metileno 2% por 48 horas, utilizando bomba a vácuo. As raízes foram partidas ao meio, longitudinalmente, e a avaliação da infiltração marginal foi realizada do ápice para coroa. Os resultados obtidos foram submetidos ao teste ANOVA e ao teste de Tukey. Os resultados mostraram que o Sealapex® apresentou menor infiltração, canais retos demonstraram melhores resultados que canais curvos e não houve diferença nos resultados entre as técnicas de obturação

The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro the apical sealability obtained with a root canal filling straight and curved by the lateral condensation and single cone technique with Sealapex® and Endofill® sealers. Ninety freshly extracted root teeth were used, straight and curved. The instrumentation of the root canal was accomplished using the technique of lateral condensation and single cone, with abundant irrigation with solutions of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite. Then the roots were filled. The roots obtained, straight and curved, the roots were divided in groups of 10 specimens for each experimental group and 5 specimens for the positive control group and 5 for the negative control group. The roots were submitted to dye leakage with 2% methylene blue for 48 hours but using vacuum. The roots were cut longitudinally and the leakage was measured in a linear fashion from apex to crown. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey test. The results showed that the Sealapex® had lower leakage, straight canals showed better results than curved canals and there was no difference in results between the filling techniques

Sealability of MTA and calcium hydroxidecontaining sealers.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the apical sealability of Fillapex®, endo-CPM-Sealer® and Sealapex®. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Ninety-four freshly extracted single-rooted teeth were selected and decoronated. All teeth were radiographed to confirm the existence of a single and straight root canal, which was prepared using Protaper Universal and 2.5% sodium hypochlorite. The teeth were randomly divided in groups of 10 specimens each according to the sealer, and the canals were filled using the single cone technique and one of the sealers. Four additional teeth were used as controls. The teeth were submitted to dye leakage with Rhodamine B for 24 h but using vacuum on the initial 15 min. Thereafter, they were cut longitudinally and the leakage was measured in a linear fashion from apex to crown. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey's tests at 5% significance level. RESULTS: Fillapex® and Sealapex® showed significantly less dye leakage than endo-CPM-Sealer® (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It was concluded that Fillapex® and Sealapex® were able to prevent apical dye leakage differently from endo-CPM-Sealer®.

Sealability of MTA and calcium hydroxidecontaining sealers

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the apical sealability of Fillapex®, endo-CPM-Sealer® and Sealapex®. Material and Methods: Ninety-four freshly extracted single-rooted teeth were selected and decoronated. All teeth were radiographed to confirm the existence of a single and straight root canal, which was prepared using Protaper Universal and 2.5% sodium hypochlorite. The teeth were randomly divided in groups of 10 specimens each according to the sealer, and the canals were filled using the single cone technique and one of the sealers. Four additional teeth were used as controls. The teeth were submitted to dye leakage with Rhodamine B for 24 h but using vacuum on the initial 15 min. Thereafter, they were cut longitudinally and the leakage was measured in a linear fashion from apex to crown. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey's tests at 5% significance level. Results: Fillapex® and Sealapex® showed significantly less dye leakage than endo-CPM-Sealer® (p<0.05). Conclusions: It was concluded that Fillapex® and Sealapex® were able to prevent apical dye leakage differently from endo-CPM-Sealer®.

A combination of clinical and microbiological management of generalized aggressive periodontitis in primary teeth. A case report.

BACKGROUND: Generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAP) in primary teeth is a rare periodontal disease that occurs during or soon after eruption of the primary teeth. An association with systemic diseases is a possibility. CASE REPORT: A 4-year-old Brazilian girl presented with GAP involving the entire primary dentition. The patient and her parents and sister were subjected to microbiological testing to identify the microorganisms involved in the disease. The patient underwent tooth extraction to eradicate the disease and received a prosthesis for the restoration of masticatory function. After the permanent teeth erupted, fixed orthodontic appliances were place to restore dental arch form and occlusion. CONCLUSIONS: The results show the importance of an early diagnosis of GAP and of a multidisciplinary approach involving laboratory and clinical management to treat the disease and to restore masticatory function, providing a better quality of life for patients.

Tissue reaction to a triantibiotic paste used for endodontic tissue self-regeneration of nonvital immature permanent teeth.

INTRODUCTION: The endodontic regenerative procedure (ERP), which is an alternative to calcium hydroxide-induced apexification, involves the use of a triple antibiotic paste (TAP) as a dressing material. The aim of this study was to evaluate the response of rat subcutaneous tissue to implanted polyethylene tubes that were filled with TAP or calcium hydroxide. METHODS: Thirty rats received 2 individual implants of polyethylene tubes filled with TAP or calcium hydroxide paste (CHP) and another empty tube as a control. Thirty additional rats received 2 individual implants consisting of polyethylene tubes filled with dressing material carriers (macrogol and propylene glycol) and a sham procedure. After 7, 15, 30, 60, and 90 days, 12 animals were euthanized, and the tubes and surrounding tissue were removed and processed for histology by using glycol methacrylate and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. The histological score ranged from 0 to 3 depending on the content of inflammatory cells; the fibrous capsule was considered thin or thick, and necrosis and calcification were recorded as present or absent. The results were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS: Both dressing materials induced moderate reactions at 7 and 15 days. These reactions were similar to the control (P > .05) and reduced in intensity (to mild) from day 30 onward (P > .05). The carriers did not interfere with the reaction of the dressing materials. CONCLUSIONS: TAP and CHP were biocompatible over the different experimental periods examined.

Rat tissue reaction to MTA FILLAPEX®.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the rat subcutaneous tissue reaction to implanted polyethylene tubes filled with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) FILLAPEX® compared to the reaction to tubes filled with Sealapex® or Angelus MTA® . These materials were placed in polyethylene tubes and implanted into the dorsal connective tissue of Wistar rats for 7, 15, 30, 60, and 90 days. The specimens were stained with hematoxylin and eosin or Von Kossa or left unstained for examination under polarized light. Qualitative and quantitative evaluations of the reaction were performed. All materials caused moderate reactions after 7 days, which decreased with time. The reactions were moderate and similar to that evoked by the control and Sealapex® on the 15th day. MTA FILLAPEX(®) and Angelus MTA caused mild reactions beginning after 15 days. Mineralization and granulation birefringent to polarized light were observed with all materials. It was concluded that MTA FILLAPEX® was biocompatible and stimulated mineralization.

Avaliação da biocompatibilidade e do processo de reparo dos cimentos endodônticos: MTA Fillapex®, Endo-CPM-Sealer® e Sealapex® / Evaluation of the biocompatibility and of the periapical healing of the sealers: MTA Fillapex®, Endo-CPM-Sealer® and Sealapex®

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a resposta tecidual frente ao implante de tubos de polietileno preenchidos pelos cimentos Sealapex®, Endo-CPM-Sealer® e MTA Fillapex® em tecido subcutâneo de ratos, bem como avaliar o processo de reparo de dentes de cães com lesão periapical, obtida experimentalmente, obturados com os mesmos cimentos. Para o teste de biocompatibilidade foram utilizados 30 ratos, os quais receberam individualmente três implantes de tubos de polietileno contendo os cimentos a serem testados e mais um tubo vazio como controle. Os períodos de avaliação foram de 7, 15, 30, 60 e 90 dias. Os espécimes foram processados laboratorialmente e analisados nas colorações de Hematoxilina e Eosina, Von Kossa e sem coloração para análise sob luz polarizada. Foram atribuídos escores e os dados obtidos foram analisados pelo teste Kruskal Wallis. Todos os materiais causaram reações moderadas no tempo experimental de 7 dias. A resposta foi moderada e similar para o grupo controle no 15° dia com Sealapex® e Endo-CPM-Sealer®. O grupo MTA Fillapex® apresentou reações leves a partir do 15° dia. Mineralizações e granulações brirrefringentes à luz polarizada foram observadas com todos os materiais. Foi possível concluir que todos os materiais testados apresentaram resultados similares, sendo considerados biocompatíveis e estimulantes de mineralização. Para a avaliação do processo de reparo de dentes de cães com lesão periapical, obtida experimentalmente, foram empregados 62 canais radiculares de 2 cães machos da raça Beagle. Os animais foram anestesiados, as polpas foram extirpadas e os canais ficaram expostos ao meio oral para o desenvolvimento de lesões periapicais. Após 6 meses os dentes foram tratados endodonticamente e foram divididos em 5 grupos experimentais, de acordo com o material obturador: Grupo I – Sealapex®; Grupo II – Endo-CPM-Sealer®; Grupo III – MTA Fillapex®; Grupo IV – Controle Positivo; Grupo V – Controle Negativo. Após 180 dias os animais foram...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the tissue response to implanted polyethylene tubes filled with Sealapex®, Endo-CPM-Sealer® and MTA Fillapex® in rat subcutaneous tissue, and to evaluate the healing process of dogs’ teeth with experimental periapical lesions filled with the same sealers. For the biocompatibility test, it were used thirty rats, which received three individual implants of polyethylene tubes containing the sealers to be tested and an empty tube as control. Evaluations periods were on 7, 15, 30, 60 and 90 days. The specimens were laboratory processed and analyzed in Hematoxylin and Eosin, Von Kossa and without staining for polarized light. Scores were assigned and data were analyzed by Kruskal Wallis test. Both materials caused mild to moderate reactions on 7 days. The response was moderate and similar to the control at the 15th day with Sealapex® and Endo-CPM-Sealer®. MTA Fillapex® evoked mild reactions from the 15th day on. Mineralization and granulations birefringent to the polarized light were observed with all materials. It was possible to conclude that all materials tested showed similar results and they are considered biocompatible and stimulating mineralization. For the evaluation of the healing process of dogs’ teeth with periapical lesions, sixty-two roots canals of two male beagle dogs were used. The animals were anesthetized, pulpectomy were performed and the canals remained open and exposed to the oral environment to induce a periapical lesion. After 6 months the teeth were endodontically treated and divided into 5 experimental groups, according to the filling material: Group I Sealapex®; Group II – Endo-CPM-Sealer®; Group III – MTA Fillapex®; Group IV – positive control; Group V – negative control. After 180 days, the animals were killed, the specimens were removed and laboratorially processed and analyzed in Hematoxylin and Eosin and the Brown and Brenn technique. The data were submitted to statistical analysis by Kruskal-Wallis…

Efeitos do cimento Portland modificado e MTA na viabilidade de fibroblastos e produção de citocinas

Objetivo: o objetivo desse estudo foi investigar os efeitos da nova formulação do Cimento Portland (CPM) comparando-o ao MTA Angelus na viabilidade celular e liberação de IL-1b e IL-6 em fibroblastos de rato. Métodos:tubos de polietileno preenchidos com os materiais estudados foram colocados em placas de cultura celular de 24 poços com fibroblastos de rato. Tubos vazios foram utilizados como controle. Após 24 horas, ensaio MTT foi utilizado para avaliar a viabilidade celular.Para o ensaio de citocinas, fibroblastos de ratos foram incubados em placas de fundo plano de 24 poços com discos dos materiais no fundo, ou sem material, como controle. Após 24 horas, o meio de cultura foi coletado para a avaliação das citocinas pelo ELISA. Resultados:o CPM e MTA Angelus não inibiram a viabilidade celular.Ambos os materiais induziram liberação de IL-6 eIL-1b e a quantidade foi estatisticamente significativa se comparada ao grupo controle. Conclusão: ambos os materiais não foram citotóxicos em cultura de fibroblastos e induziram a liberação de IL-6 e IL-1b.

Reação de tecido subcutâneo ao cemento Portland modificado (CPM)

Introdução: o objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a resposta do tecido subcutâneo de ratos a implantes de tubos de polietileno com cimento Portland modificado (CPM) (EGEOS.R.L., Buenos Aires, Argentina) comparado com o MTA Angelus® (Angelus, Londrina/PR). Métodos: esses materiais foram colocados em tubos de polietileno e implantados no tecido conjuntivo dorsal de ratos Wistar por 7, 15, 30, 60 e 90 dias. Os espécimes foram preparados e corados com hematoxilina e eosina ou Von Kossa, ou não corados por luz polarizada. Foram realizadas avaliações quantitativas e qualitativas das reações. Resultados: ambos os materiais causaram reações moderadas em 7 dias, decaindo com o tempo. O MTA Angelus causou reações leves em 15 dias,decaindo com o tempo. A resposta foi similar ao controle em 30, 60 e 90 dias com CPM e MTA Angelus. Foram observadas mineralização e granulações birrefringentes à luz polarizada em ambos os materiais. Conclusões: foi possível concluir que o CPM e o MTA Angelus foram biocompatívei ,sem modelo de rato e estimularam a mineralização

Evaluation of tissue reaction, cell viability and cytokine production induced by Sealapex Plus

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), Sealapex, and a combination of Sealapex and MTA (Sealapex Plus) on the reaction of subcutaneous connective tissue of rats, and on cell viability and cytokine production in mouse fibroblasts. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The tissue reaction was carried out with dentin tubes containing the materials implanted in the dorsal connective tissue of rats. The histological analysis was performed after 7 and 30 days. Millipore culture plate inserts with polyethylene tubes filled with materials were placed into 24-well cell culture plates with mouse fibroblasts to evaluate the cell viability by MTT assay. ELISA assays were also performed after 24 h of exposure of the mouse fibroblasts to set material disks. RESULTS: Histopathologic examination showed Von Kossa-positive granules that were birefringent to polarized light for all the studied materials at the tube openings. No material inhibited the cell viability in the in vitro test. It was detected IL-6 production in all root-end filling materials. MTA and Sealapex Plus induced a slight raise of mean levels of IL-1β. CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that Sealapex Plus is biocompatible and stimulates the mineralization of the tissue.

Evaluation of tissue reaction, cell viability and cytokine production induced by Sealapex Plus.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), Sealapex, and a combination of Sealapex and MTA (Sealapex Plus) on the reaction of subcutaneous connective tissue of rats, and on cell viability and cytokine production in mouse fibroblasts. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The tissue reaction was carried out with dentin tubes containing the materials implanted in the dorsal connective tissue of rats. The histological analysis was performed after 7 and 30 days. Millipore culture plate inserts with polyethylene tubes filled with materials were placed into 24-well cell culture plates with mouse fibroblasts to evaluate the cell viability by MTT assay. ELISA assays were also performed after 24 h of exposure of the mouse fibroblasts to set material disks. RESULTS: Histopathologic examination showed Von Kossa-positive granules that were birefringent to polarized light for all the studied materials at the tube openings. No material inhibited the cell viability in the in vitro test. It was detected IL-6 production in all root-end filling materials. MTA and Sealapex Plus induced a slight raise of mean levels of IL-1ß. CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that Sealapex Plus is biocompatible and stimulates the mineralization of the tissue.

Tissue reaction to silver nanoparticles dispersion as an alternative irrigating solution.

INTRODUCTION: Nanomaterials have been used to create new consumer products as well as applications for life sciences and biotechnology. The aim of this study was to evaluate the tissue response to implanted polyethylene tubes filled with fibrin sponge embedded with silver nanoparticles dispersion. METHODS: Thirty rats received individually 4 polyethylene tubes filled with sponge embedded in 47 ppm, 23 ppm silver nanoparticles dispersion, 2.5% sodium hypochlorite, or with no embedding as control. The observation periods were 7, 15, 30, 60, and 90 days. After each period of time, 6 animals were killed, and the tubes and surrounding tissue were removed, fixed, and prepared to be analyzed in light microscope with glycol methacrylate embedding, 3-µm serial cutting, and hematoxylin-eosin stain. Qualitative and quantitative evaluations of the reactions were performed. RESULTS: Both materials caused moderate reactions at 7 days. The response was similar to the control on the 15th day with 23 ppm silver nanoparticles dispersion and 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and on the 30th day with 47 ppm silver nanoparticles dispersion. CONCLUSIONS: It was possible to conclude that silver nanoparticles dispersion was biocompatible especially in a lower concentration.

Evaluation of the effects of endodontic materials on fibroblast viability and cytokine production.

INTRODUCTION: Recently, a new sealer composed of Portland cement named Endo-CPM-Sealer was developed. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Endo-CPM-Sealer (EGEO SRL, Buenos Aires, Argentina), Sealapex (Sybron Endo, Glendora, CA), and Angelus MTA (Angelus, Londrina, Brazil) on cell viability and cytokine (interleukin [IL]-1beta and IL-6) production by mouse fibroblasts. METHODS: Millipore culture plate inserts with polyethylene tubes filled with materials were placed into 24-well cell culture plates with mouse fibroblasts. Cells cultured with only empty polyethylene tubes were used as the control. After 24 hours, 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay was used to evaluate the cell viability. For cytokine assay, mouse fibroblasts were incubated in 24-well flat-bottom plates with set material disks at the bottom. Cells cultured without the material disks served as the negative control. After 24 hours of incubation, culture media were collected for cytokine evaluation by using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The data were statistically analyzed by analysis of variance and Bonferroni correction. RESULTS: Endo-CPM-Sealer, Sealapex, and Angelus MTA did not inhibit the cell viability. All materials induced IL-6 releasing, but the amount was not statistically significant compared with the control group. Angelus MTA induced IL-1beta releasing significantly more than the control. CONCLUSIONS: All materials were not considered cytotoxic in fibroblast culture.