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AIM: The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the coronal discoloration induced by two Triple antibiotic paste (TAP 1 and 2), when used with varying depths of 2 and 4 mm of temporary sealing materials at the end of 0, 3, and 6 weeks. OBJECTIVES: (1) To evaluate coronal discoloration induced by TAP-1 when the depth of the temporary restorative material is 2 mm below cementoenamel junction at the end of 0, 3, and 6 weeks. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty extracted permanent maxillary central and lateral incisors or single-rooted tooth were collected and chosen for the study. They were then divided into two groups and each group was then subdivided into two subgroups. RESULTS: Both the triple antibiotic paste showed discoloration but it reduced with increase in thickness of temporary cement. CONCLUSION: TAP 1 and TAP 2 both showed an increase in discoloration, greater discoloration was seen with TAP, containing minocycline. There was a steady change in the discoloration from 0 to 6th week. In both the groups, TAP 1 and TAP 2, there was a reduction in discoloration with increase thickness of the temporary restorative material.
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INTRODUCTION: Conventional Class II cavity preparations used for restoring small lesions with amalgam may be inappropriate for composite resin restorations due to the extensive cavity form, large occlusal contact area, and thin or missing margins of the tooth. Cavity preparation in the proximal areas as per the precepts of Clark is a conservative method of caries excavation and tooth preparation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Conventional Class II and Clark's Class II cavities were prepared on the mesial surfaces of 60 molars. All cavities were given a standard buccolingual width of 2 mm, an occlusogingival height of approximately 3.5 mm and an axial depth of 1.5 mm. These were then restored using flowable composites or resin-modified glass-ionomer cement liners and nanohybrid composites. The compressive bond strength was tested with a universal testing machine. RESULTS: The compressive bond strength was the highest for Clarks Class II cavity preparation with a lining of flowable composites. Conventional Box only Class II cavities restored with flowable liners showed the next best result. CONCLUSION: Clark's class II cavity preparation can be used as efficiently as the conventional Class II box preparation with the advantage of preserving more tooth structure, more precise tooth preparation, good bond strength and better esthetics.
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CONTEXT: Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a biocompatible repair material that is often used along with glass ionomer cement (GIC) in many clinical situations. AIMS: In this study, the interface of GIC and MTA was examined, and the effect of time on this interface was tested. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty 9-mm hollow cylindrical glass molds were filled with MTA and then according to the group either conventional GIC or resin-modified GIC (RMGIC) is filled immediately or after 45 min. The specimens were then sectioned, carbon coated, and examined using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and the elemental analysis was done. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Observational study, no statistical analysis done. RESULTS: The SEM showed that both the groups underwent adhesive separation and gap formation at the interface. The specimens in which GIC was condensed over freshly mixed MTA (group IIA and group IIB) also showed cohesive separation in MTA; however, it was more in the GIC condensed after 45 min over MTA groups (group IA and group IB). The results were better for conventional GIC than RMGIC. CONCLUSIONS: GIC can be applied over freshly mixed MTA with minimal effects on the MTA, but this effect decreases with time.
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CONTEXT: Various agents are studied for their remineralization potential. AIM: To evaluate the effect of GC Tooth Mousse and Toothmin Tooth Cream on microhardness of bleached enamel. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: In vitro- study. METHODS AND MATERIAL: Twenty freshly extracted anterior teeth were cut sagittally and impregnated in cold cure acrylic resin. Specimens were kept in artificial saliva to prevent from dehydration. After measuring baseline hardness, teeth were randomly divided into two groups. Everbrite In - Office Tooth whitening kit (Dentamerica) was used to demineralize the teeth following which hardness was measured again. Teeth in group one (n=10) and group two (n=10) were treated with GC tooth mousse (Recaldent) and Toothmin tooth cream (Abbott Healthcare Pvt.Ltd) daily for seven days and microhardness of enamel surface was measured. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Mean, SD, and percentage change in the microhardness were calculated. Student's paired t-test was used to evaluate the signifi cance of change from initial, after bleaching for 5 min and after 1-week remineralization Unpaired't' test was used to compare difference between groups. RESULTS: Microhardness significantly decreased in both groups after bleaching (% change group one: 3.24% group two: 3.26% in group; P<0.01 in both groups). Both products significantly increased mineralization after seven days of treatment (P<0.01). Remineralization was numerically better in Toothmin group (Abbott Healthcare Pvt.Ltd ) compared to GC Mousse(Recaldent) (% change 3.27% vs 6.34%). However, difference was not significant (P >0.05). CONCLUSION: Both GC Tooth Mousse (Recaldent) and Toothmin Tooth cream (Abbott Healthcare Pvt.Ltd) increase the microhardness of bleached enamel. Toothmin tooth cream is a better agent for increasing microhardness, although difference is not significant.
