In vivo evaluation of painful symptomatology after endodontic treatment with or without the use of photodynamic therapy.

CONTEXT: Postoperative pain control after endodontic treatment is important to maintain patient comfort. AIM: The aim of this prospective clinical study was to evaluate the postoperative symptomatology of endodontic treatments performed in a single session, with or without photodynamic therapy (PDT), using Reciproc #40 file in necrotic unirradicular anterior teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In a prospective clinical study, 40 teeth indicated for endodontic treatment were treated by a single endodontist according to a preestablished protocol. The teeth were randomly divided into two groups (n = 20): control group (CG) and laser group (LG). After 24 h, 72 h, and 1 week of endodontic treatment, patients' pain symptomatology was evaluated through a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 10, in which 0 corresponds to no pain and 10 indicates extreme pain. In both workgroups, similar protocols were used for instrumentation with the Reciproc system (R40), irrigation with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite, and filling by the gutta-percha plastification technique, in which the CG did not use PDT, and the LG used PDT after the instrumentation sequence. After the visit, the patients were given a prescription for ibuprofen 400 mg to be taken every 6 h if they experienced pain. RESULTS: The results of the study, analyzing the VAS, did not show any difference in pain symptoms between the groups at 24 h, 72 h, and 1 week (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It was concluded that there was no statistical difference between the groups.

Effect of ultrasonic agitation on push-out bond strength and adaptation of root-end filling materials.

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the effect of ultrasonic agitation of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), calcium silicate-based cement (CSC), and Sealer 26 (S26) on adaptation at the cement/dentin interface and push-out bond strength. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty maxillary canines were divided into 6 groups (n = 10): MTA, S26, and CSC, with or without ultrasonic activation (US). After obturation, the apical portions of the teeth were sectioned, and retrograde cavities were prepared and filled with cement by hand condensation. In the US groups, the cement was activated for 60 seconds: 30 seconds in the mesio-distal direction and 30 seconds in the buccal-lingual direction, using a mini Irrisonic insert coupled with the ultrasound transducer. After the materials set, 1.5-mm thick sections were obtained from the apexes. The presence of gaps and the bond between cement and dentin were analyzed using low-vacuum scanning electron microscopy. Push-out bond strength was measured using a universal testing machine. RESULTS: Ultrasonic agitation increased the interfacial adaptation of the cements. The S26 US group showed a higher adaptation value than MTA (p < 0.05). US improved the push-out bond strength for all the cements (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The US of retrograde filling cements enhanced the bond to the dentin wall of the root-end filling materials tested.

Influência de substâncias irrigadoras em gel sobre o biofilme microbiano / Influence of gel irrigant agents in oral biofilm

Objetivo: o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a ação antimicrobiana do hipoclorito de sódio a 1%, da clorexidina a 2% e do EDTA a 24% ­ todos na forma de gel ­, sobre o biofilme oral. Métodos: blocos de dentina bovina estéreis foram inseridos em um dispositivo intrabucal, o qual foi utilizado por um voluntário durante 3 dias. Após a formação do biofilme, os blocos foram imersos em 100 µl das diferentes substâncias avaliadas, durante 5 minutos. Após o tratamento, as amostras foram coradas com 50 µl de uma solução com iodeto de propídio e SYTO 9, e avaliadas em um microscópio confocal imediatamente após a remoção do agente antimicrobiano, gerando um total de 50 imagens por grupo. Os dados foram analisados por meio dos testes de Kruskal-Wallis e Dunn (α = 0,05). Resultados: diferenças estatísticas entre os grupos experimentais e controle foram observadas. O hipoclorito de sódio a 1% foi mais eficaz do que as outras substâncias avaliadas (p < 0,05). Ainda, a clorexidina a 2% reduziu a porcentagem de células vivas de forma mais significativa, comparada ao EDTA (p < 0,05). Conclusões: os agentes irrigantes utilizados nesse estudo não apresentaram capacidade de dissolução do biofilme formado in situ. No entanto, o hipoclorito de sódio apresentou melhores resultados, quanto comparado à clorexidina e ao EDTA.

Evaluation of Mesial Root Canals of Mandibular Molars Obturated with Gutta-Percha and Resilon Techniques.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the obturation of mesial root canals of mandibular first molars performed with different filling techniques and materials (gutta-percha and resilon). METHODS: Seventy-eight mesial root canals of human mandibular first molars were prepared using the K3 rotary system, and the apical preparation was set up to size 35.04. The root canals were obturated with single cone, System B, Thermafil and Real Seal 1 techniques using either gutta-percha/ThermaSeal Plus (n=13) or Resilon/Real Seal SE (n=13). Rhodamine B dye was incorporated into the sealers. Each specimen was horizontally sectioned at 2 milimeters (mm), 4 mm and 6 mm from the apex, and the samples were examined under a stereomicroscope to evaluate the presence and type of isthmuses and the percentage areas of gutta-percha/Resilon, sealer and voids. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) was used to evaluate the sealer penetration into dentinal tubules. The Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's tests were used to analyse the stereomicroscope data, while the ANOVA and Tukey tests were used to analyse the CLSM data (P<0.05). RESULTS: Thermafil and Real Seal 1 fillings showed more gutta-percha/Resilon and less sealer (P<0.05) at the 2 mm level, but the percentage of voids was similar in all groups (P>0.05). At the 4 mm level, more sealer (P<0.05) was found in the single cone groups using both materials. The System B groups exhibited better performance at the 6 mm level. The percentage of sealer penetration showed no statistically significant differences among the obturation techniques for all evaluated levels. Similar results (P>0.05) were found for both material/sealers. CONCLUSION: None of the materials or techniques completely filled the mesial root canals of mandibular molars, but the plasticised techniques were more efficient. The obturations using both materials and sealers were similar.

Influence of the instrument used for cervical preflaring on the precision of 2 Eletronic Apex Locators / Influência do instrumento utilizado no preparo cervical na precisão de 2 localizadores apicais eletrônicos

ABSTRACT Objective: This study was aimed at evaluating the influence of cervical preflaring using LA-Axxes No. 1 bur (SybronEndo, Glendora, USA) or S1 and SX ProTaper files (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) on the accuracy of the Electronic Apex Locators (EALs): Root ZX mini (J. Morita Corporation, Tokyo, Japan), and Joypex 5 (Denjoy, Changsha, China). Methods: Thirty mandibular incisors were accessed, and the root canal length (RCL) was determined with a K-file #15, with the aid of a stereo microscope. Afterwards, the specimens were divided into 2 groups (n = 15) referring to the cervical preflaring with LA-Axxess or ProTaper files. The teeth were embedded in alginate and the RCL was determined by the EALs before and after preflaring. Data were classified into: accurate, if the difference in RCL measurement were ≤0.05 mm; and inaccurate, if the difference were >0.5 mm or beyond the RCL. Results: McNemar's test (α<0.05) was used to detect differences in the accuracy of the EALs before and after each preflaring with different instruments, and to detect difference in accuracy among devices. No differences were found concerning the accuracy of the EALs (P > 0.05) after the cervical preflaring, regardless of the used instrument. Conclusion: The preflaring procedure increased the number of accurate measurements for both EALs, with statistical difference for Joypex 5 when the preflaring was performed with LA-Axxess. However, after the cervical preflaring, the EALs showed similar accuracy, regardless of the used instrument.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a influência do preparo cervical utilizando a broca LA-Axxess nº 1 (SybronEndo, Glendora, EUA) ou os instrumentos ProTaper S1 e SX (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Suíça) na precisão dos Localizadores Apicais Eletrônicos (LAEs): Root ZX mini (J. Morita Corporation, Tóquio, Japão) e Joypex 5 (Denjoy, Changsha, China). Métodos: Trinta incisivos inferiores foram acessados e o comprimento do canal radicular (CCR) determinado com uma lima K #15 com o auxílio de um estereomicroscópio. Em seguida, os dentes foram distribuídos em dois grupos (n=15) referentes ao preparo cervical com LA-Axxess ou instrumentos ProTaper. Os dentes foram incluídos em alginato e o CCR determinado pelos LAEs antes e após o preparo cervical. Os dados foram classificados em: precisos, se a diferença na medida do CCR era ≤ 0,05 mm; e imprecisos, se a diferença era >0,5 mm ou estava além do CCR. Resultados: O teste de McNemar (α<0.05) foi utilizado para detectar diferenças na precisão dos LAEs antes e após o preparo com os diversos instrumentos, e para detectar diferenças na precisão entre os aparelhos. Não foram identificadas diferenças na precisão entre os dois LAEs (P>0,05) após o preparo cervical, indiferente do instrumento utilizado. Conclusão: O preparo cervical aumentou o número de medições precisas dos LAEs, com diferença estatística para Joypex 5 após o uso da LA-Axxess, contudo os aparelhos apresentaram precisão similar após o preparo cervical, indiferente do instrumento utilizado.

Effect of time and ultrasonic activation on ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid on smear layer removal of the root canal.

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of time and the ultrasonic activation of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) in removing the smear layer of at root canal. A total of 60 bovine inferior incisors were transversely sectioned and instrumented; A smear layer was added in the root dentin surface. The specimen were then divided into six groups according to the following final irrigation protocols: Group (G) 1: conventional irrigation with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl); G2: conventional irrigation with NaOCl + EDTA for 20 s; G3: conventional irrigation with NaOCl + EDTA for 60 s; G4: passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) with NaOCl; G5: PUI with NaOCl + PUI with EDTA for 20 s; G6: PUI + NaOCl and PUI with EDTA for 60 s. Samples were analyzed by scanning electron microscope (SEM) at ×500 increase. The images were measured by three blinded evaluators and classified in scores ranging from 1 to 5. The results were analyzed by the Pearson correlation test and the ANOVA nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's tests were used for the comparisons. Irrigated samples only with NaOCl (G1 and G4) had higher scores when compared with other groups. G5 and G6, irrigated with 17% EDTA and ultrasonic irrigation had lower scores. However, there was no statistically significant difference in G2 and G3, where there was no irrigation. It was concluded that irrigation with 17% EDTA for 20 s promoted the effective removal of smear layer, regardless of ultrasonic irrigation.

Uso do ácido peracético como agente irrigante em Endodontia / Use of peracetic acid as irrigating solution in Endodontics

A irrigação do sistema de canais radiculares contribui de forma efetiva para a limpeza e a antissepsia adequadas, tornando mais previsível o sucesso do tratamento endodôntico. Um protocolo ideal de irrigação foi sugerido com o objetivo de superar as limitações dos irrigantes comumente empregados, além de potencializar a antissepsia. Nesse protocolo, é recomendado o uso do hipoclorito de sódio durante o preparo biomecânico, seguido por um agente quelante e, por fim, novamente um agente com ação antimicrobiana. Contudo, ele demanda um considerável tempo clínico. Uma alternativa para a redução desse tempo seria o emprego de um agente irrigante final que contemplasse as ações quelante e antimicrobiana. Dessa forma, tem sido sugerido o uso do ácido peracético (PAA) como substituto ao EDTA na irrigação final, uma vez que essa substância tem demonstrado um bom potencial antimicrobiano, associado à capacidade quelante. Alguns estudos foram realizados com a finalidade de analisar a eficácia do seu uso como solução irrigadora em Endodontia. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar aos clínicos e especialistas na área de Endodontia as propriedades já estudadas desse irrigante, fornecendo informações relevantes sobre sua efetividade e a viabilidade de utilização na prática endodôntica.

Avaliação da efetividade de diferentes protocolos de irrigação na limpeza do canal radicular / Evaluation of the effectiveness of different irrigation protocols in the root canal cleaning

O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar a capacidade de dissolução e remoção de biofilme formado in situ, na remoção de smear layer e debris empregando dez protocolos de irrigação final (solução fisiológica com ou sem agitação ultrassônica; ou hipoclorito de sódio como irrigante primário, seguido de solução salina, ou EDTA 17%, ou ácido peracético (PAA) 2%, ou Qmix, com ou sem agitação ultrassônica de ambas as soluções). Duzentos e trinta raízes bovinas foram seccionadas e cortadas com 15mm de comprimento e instrumentadas com o instrumento Reciproc R50. Para a análise da remoção de debris e smear layer foram separadas 100 raízes, que foram clivadas e, no terço apical de uma das metades radiculares, foi confeccionado um sulco longitudinal, simulando extensões de canais ovais, posteriormente preenchidos com detritos artificiais. Após esse procedimento na outra metade foi realizada a formação de smear layer com uma vigora instrumentação da parede com movimentos de limagem. Essas amostras foram levadas ao MEV para análise prévia. Essas metades, depois de justapostas, voltaram a mufla e foram realizados os protocolos de tratamento. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio de scores. Para a análise da dissolução e viabilidade do biofilme in situ 130 raízes foram separadas preparadas com instrumento R25 e um disco de dentina foi retirado do terço médio com uma trefina. Esses discos foram inseridos em uma placa de hawley, que foi utilizada pelo pesquisador durante três dias. Os discos foram removidos e deixados por 48 horas em BHI, em estufa a 37oC. Após a contaminação os discos voltaram para a raiz de onde foram removidos e fixados com cera utilidade voltando a mufla, sendo tratados e avaliados. Setenta discos foram utilizados para análise da dissolução e viabilidade em confocal e as imagens obtidas foram avaliadas pelo software Bioimage. Sessenta discos foram utilizados para a análise da dissolução do biofilme em MEV, sendo avaliados pré e pós-tratamento...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the dissolution capacity and removal of biofilm formed in situ, in smear layer and debris removal and debris use ten final irrigation protocols (saline with or without ultrasonic agitation, or sodium hypochlorite as primary irrigating, and then used saline or 17% EDTA, or 2% peracetic acid (PAA), or Qmix, with or without ultrasonic agitation of both solutions). Two hundred and thirty bovine roots were sectioned and cut with 15mm in length and instrumented with Reciproc R50. For the analysis of removal of debris and smear layer were separated 100 roots, which were cleaved, and the apical third of the half of root, has a longitudinal groove made simulating extensions of oval canals, artificial subsequently filled with debris. After this procedure was performed on half the formation of smear layer with a force wall with instrumentation filing motions. These samples were taken to SEM prior to analysis. These halves, after juxtaposed, and again the flask were held treatment protocols. Data analysis was performed by means of scores. For the analysis of the dissolution and viability of the biofilm in situ roots 130 were prepared with R25 separate instrument and dentin disc was taken from the middle third with a trephine. These disks were inserted into a hawley plate, which was used by the researcher for three days. The discs were removed and left for 48 hours in BHI at 37oC. After contamination disks back to the root from which they were removed and fixed with wax utility returning to muffle being treated and evaluated. Seventy disks were used for analysis of dissolution and viability and confocal images were evaluated by Bioimage software. Sixty discs were used for the analysis of the dissolution of the biofilm SEM and are assessed before and after treatment. Comparing the groups for the removal of smear layer statistically significant differences were found (P <0.05) between the protocols used EDTA and Qmix with the...

Bleaching technique effect on dentin permeability.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of bleaching techniques on dentin permeability. The hypothesis was that the bleaching agent associated or not to etching and/or energy source would be able to increase dentin permeability (conductance). METHODS: Fifty 1 mm-thick disks of mid-coronal dentin were obtained from human third molars, which were mounted in a filtration chamber, allowing exposure of a standardized area of 0.282 mm2. All specimens were treated with 35% liquid phosphoric acid for 15 seconds to maximize dentin permeability. Then they were randomly allocated to five different conditions: C: placebo gel (negative control); HP: Whiteness HP Maxx (WM)-35% hydrogen peroxide; PA-HP: WM preceded by phosphoric acid etching for 15 seconds. HP-E: WM associated to a light source and PA-HP-E: WM preceded by phosphoric acid etching for 15 seconds and associated to a light source. The bleaching agent was applied for 10 minutes with intermediate agitation at 5 minutes. In the groups associated with a light source, it was activated for 30 seconds every 5 minutes. Afterwards, the permeability (Lp) was measured using the Flodec device. The data were collected and analyzed with one-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (P< 0.05). RESULTS: Mean and standard deviation of Lp were: C = 1.92 (1.04); HP = 1.14 (0.29); PA-HP = 14.40 (8.62); HP-E = 4.18 (5.14); PA-HP-E = 27.32 (13.24). Data revealed that phosphoric acid etching could increase the dentin permeability, while the bleaching agent or light curing alone did not.

Influence of the method in root canal filling using active lateral compaction techniques.

The aim of this study was to evaluate, by stereomicroscopy and confocal laser microscopy, the influence of different lateral compaction methods for the obturation quality, as well as the time spent for the procedure. Thirty root canals of freshly extracted single-rooted human teeth were prepared with the ProTaper system up to F5 instrument and filled with gutta-percha and AH Plus sealer by the lateral compaction technique. The teeth were divided into 3 groups (n=10) in accordance with the method used for the lateral compaction, as follows: Manual, Mechanical and Ultrasonic. The sealers were stained with rhodamine B dye in a proportion of 0.1% per gram in weight to allow for the analysis under a confocal microscope. During the root filling procedure, the time spent was recorded with a stopwatch. The specimens were stored at 37 °C for 48 h, and then sectioned at 2, 4 and 6 mm from the apex. The percentage of gutta-percha, sealer and void areas were evaluated using a stereomicroscope and sealer penetration perimeter by confocal laser microscope. Statistical analyses were performed using the Kruskall-Wallis and Dunn tests (p<0.05). The mechanical method required a shorter time for the lateral compaction than the manual method (p<0.05). There were no significant differences (p>0.05) for the perimeter of the dentin with sealer penetration among all groups. The mechanical method showed a higher (p<0.05) percentage of gutta-percha and less sealer at the 4 mm section in comparison with the manual method. The ultrasonic group showed intermediate values. The void areas found in the root filling were similar (p>0.05) between the three methods. In conclusion, the fastest lateral compaction was achieved with the mechanical method, and all the methods showed void areas in the root filling.

Influence of the Method in Root Canal Filling Using Active Lateral Compaction Techniques

The aim of this study was to evaluate, by stereomicroscopy and confocal laser microscopy, the influence of different lateral compaction methods for the obturation quality, as well as the time spent for the procedure. Thirty root canals of freshly extracted single-rooted human teeth were prepared with the ProTaper system up to F5 instrument and filled with gutta-percha and AH Plus sealer by the lateral compaction technique. The teeth were divided into 3 groups (n=10) in accordance with the method used for the lateral compaction, as follows: Manual, Mechanical and Ultrasonic. The sealers were stained with rhodamine B dye in a proportion of 0.1% per gram in weight to allow for the analysis under a confocal microscope. During the root filling procedure, the time spent was recorded with a stopwatch. The specimens were stored at 37 °C for 48 h, and then sectioned at 2, 4 and 6 mm from the apex. The percentage of gutta-percha, sealer and void areas were evaluated using a stereomicroscope and sealer penetration perimeter by confocal laser microscope. Statistical analyses were performed using the Kruskall-Wallis and Dunn tests (p<0.05). The mechanical method required a shorter time for the lateral compaction than the manual method (p<0.05). There were no significant differences (p>0.05) for the perimeter of the dentin with sealer penetration among all groups. The mechanical method showed a higher (p<0.05) percentage of gutta-percha and less sealer at the 4 mm section in comparison with the manual method. The ultrasonic group showed intermediate values. The void areas found in the root filling were similar (p>0.05) between the three methods. In conclusion, the fastest lateral compaction was achieved with the mechanical method, and all the methods showed void areas in the root filling.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a influência de diferentes técnicas de condensação lateral em relação a qualidade da obturação por meio de estereomicroscopia e microscopia confocal, bem com o tempo gasto para realizar o referido procedimento. Trinta canais radiculares de dentes humanos unirradiculares foram modelados com o sistema ProTaper, finalizando com o instrumento F5. Em seguida os canais foram obturados com guta percha e cimento AH Plus por meio da técnica de condensação lateral. Os espécimes foram divididos em 3 grupos (n=10) de acordo com o método de condensação lateral utilizado, sendo: Manual, Mecânico, Ultrassônico. Os cimentos foram manipulados com rodamina B na proporção de 0.1% de peso para permitir a análise com microscopia confocal. O tempo gasto para realizar cada procedimento de obturação foi registrado com o uso de um cronômetro. Os espécimes foram armazenados a 37 °C durante 48 h, para em seguida serem seccionados a 2, 4 e 6 mm a partir do ápice radicular. A porcentagem da área de guta percha, cimento e vazios foram avaliados com estereomicroscópio. A penetração de cimento foi avaliada por meio de microscópio confocal. A análise estatística foi realizada utilizando os testes de Kruskall-Wallis e Dunn (P < 0.05). O método mecânico exigiu menos tempo para realizar a condensação lateral em comparação com o método manual (p<0.05). Não foi encontrada diferença (p>0.05) em relação ao perímetro de penetração de cimento nos túbulos dentinários entre todos os grupos avaliados. O método mecânico apresentou maior (p<0.05) porcentagem de guta percha e menos cimento no nível de 4 mm quando comparado com o método manual. O grupo do ultrassom apresentou resultados intermediários. Áreas de vazios encontradas foram similares (p>0.05) entre os grupos. Foi possível concluir que o método mecânico foi mais rápido para a técnica de condensação lateral, mas todos os métodos de obturação estudados apresentaram espaços vazios na massa obturadora.

Revascularização pulpar: considerações técnicas e implicações clinícas / Pulp revascularization: technical considerations and clinical implications

O tratamento endodôntico de dentes portadores de necrose pulpar e rizogênese incompleta têm sido tratados, recentemente, por meio da revascularização pulpar. Essa promissora alternativa de tratamento promove tanto o fechamento apical quanto o término do desenvolvimento radicular. Atualmente vários protocolos têm sido propostos, entretanto pouco se sabe sobre o sucesso por meio da instrumentação mecânica e do uso de medicações a base de hidróxido de cálcio ou pasta tri-antibiótica nos casos com indicação de revascularização pulpar. Objetivo : O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma revisão da literatura abordando os protocolos de revascularização e suas implicações clínicas para o tratamento de dentes portadores de necrose pulpar e ápices incompletos. Resultados e discussão: As causas que normalmente interrompem a formação radicular são os traumatismos dentários e cáries dentárias, que podem causar a necrose pulpar. Sendo assim, os dentes que apresentam rizogênese incompleta e necrose pulpar geralmente eram tratados pelo método de apicificação ou mesmo a confecção de um plug apical de MTA, a fim de conseguir a formação de uma barreira apical. Porém, através desse método, as raízes continuam com as paredes dentinárias finas e fragilizadas. Conclusão: Com base nessa revisão, pode-se concluir que a revascularização pulpar é uma alternativa como tratamento para dentes com rizogênese incompleta portadores de necrose pulpar, porém, não há um protocolo estabelecido e considerado ideal...

Endodontic treatment of immature teeth with necrotic pulp and incomplete root formation has been recently treated with pulp revascularization. It is a promising alternative treatment to promote apical closure and root development. To date, a variety of revascularization protocols have been described, however little is known about the success of combining mechanical instrumentation and intracanal medication such as calcium hydroxide or triantibiotic paste. Thus, the aim of this study is to present a review of literature of pulp revascularization protocols and its clinical implications for treatment of teeth with pulp necrosis and incomplete apex. The causes that usually interrupt the root formation are dental traumatisms and caries, which can lead to pulp necrosis. Therefore, the immature permanent teeth and pulp necrosis were usually treated by apexification or the confection of an apical MTA plug, in order to accomplish the formation of an apical barrier. However, by this method, the roots canal walls remain thin and fragile. It may be concluded that the pulp revascularization treatment is an alternative approach for immature permanent teeth with pulp necrosis. However, there is not a standardized protocol that is considered ideal in these cases...