Effect of CO2 laser combined with AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution on the prevention of human and bovine enamel erosion.

This in vitro study evaluated the potential of CO2 laser (10.6 µm) combined with a stannous/fluoride-containing solution for preventing erosion in human/bovine enamel. Forty-eight samples of each substrate were randomly allocated to four groups (n = 12): W - distilled water; E - AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution; L - CO2 laser; and LE - CO2 laser+AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution. After surface treatments, samples were submitted to a 5-day erosive challenge, alternating immersions in 0.5% citric acid (2 minutes, 6x/day) and in artificial saliva. Optical profilometry (µm) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to determine surface loss and surface morphology, respectively. Data were statistically analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's tests (p < 0.05). For human enamel, tissue loss was lower in group L (12.37 ± 4.46) than in group W (16.45 ± 2.76), and higher than in the groups treated with AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution (E-5.44 ± 2.37; LE-5.55 ± 2.31). In group L, SEM images reveled a disorganized surface but fewer projections than in group W and LE showed fewer irregularities than W, E, and L. For bovine enamel, tissue loss in group L (13.90 ± 3.50) did not differ from that in group W (14.10 ± 2.98), and was higher than losses in groups E (5.70 ± 2.12) and LE (8.12 ± 2.56), which were statistically similar to each other. Groups W and L had similar aspects of demineralization, whereas groups E and LE showed homogenous surfaces. Surface-treated samples had no changes in their surfaces. CO2 laser was able to slightly prevent surface loss only on human enamel surface, but did not enhance the AmF/NaF/SnCl2 effect on the prevention of enamel erosion.

Effect of CO2 laser combined with AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution on the prevention of human and bovine enamel erosion

Abstract: This in vitro study evaluated the potential of CO2 laser (10.6 μm) combined with a stannous/fluoride-containing solution for preventing erosion in human/bovine enamel. Forty-eight samples of each substrate were randomly allocated to four groups (n = 12): W - distilled water; E - AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution; L - CO2 laser; and LE - CO2 laser+AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution. After surface treatments, samples were submitted to a 5-day erosive challenge, alternating immersions in 0.5% citric acid (2 minutes, 6x/day) and in artificial saliva. Optical profilometry (μm) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to determine surface loss and surface morphology, respectively. Data were statistically analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's tests (p < 0.05). For human enamel, tissue loss was lower in group L (12.37 ± 4.46) than in group W (16.45 ± 2.76), and higher than in the groups treated with AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution (E-5.44 ± 2.37; LE-5.55 ± 2.31). In group L, SEM images reveled a disorganized surface but fewer projections than in group W and LE showed fewer irregularities than W, E, and L. For bovine enamel, tissue loss in group L (13.90 ± 3.50) did not differ from that in group W (14.10 ± 2.98), and was higher than losses in groups E (5.70 ± 2.12) and LE (8.12 ± 2.56), which were statistically similar to each other. Groups W and L had similar aspects of demineralization, whereas groups E and LE showed homogenous surfaces. Surface-treated samples had no changes in their surfaces. CO2 laser was able to slightly prevent surface loss only on human enamel surface, but did not enhance the AmF/NaF/SnCl2 effect on the prevention of enamel erosion.

Effectiveness of Laser Therapy and Laser Acupuncture on Treating Paraesthesia After Extraction of Lower Third Molars.

Objective: This randomized clinical trial evaluated the sensitive return of the lower alveolar nerve (LAN) using two photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) techniques, after the extraction of lower third molars or implant surgery. Materials and methods: Sixty participants with sensory impairment of LAN were randomly divided into three groups (n = 20): group C-systemic medication (control-ETNA®, 01 capsule, 8/8 h, 30 days); group laser therapy (LT) (808 nm, 100 mW, 40 sec/point, 4 J/point, intra/extraoral, irradiation following nerve path); group laser acupuncture (LA) (same parameters as the LT group, applied at six acupuncture points on the affected side (ST 4 [Dicang], M-HN-18 [Jiachengjiang], CV 24 [Chengjiang], ST 5 [Daying], ST 6 [Jiache], and point A1 [YNSA]). The following evaluations were performed, at predetermined times: general perception of paresthesia, thermal perception, vibratory mechanical perception, two-point discrimination, pain perception, and tactile perception. Data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by the Tukey, except for the two-point discrimination, which was analyzed using the chi-square test. Results: In general and thermal perception, both PBMTs had better results than control; regarding cold perception, only the LT group was statistically superior to control. LA presented inferior results of neural regeneration for tests of perception of pain and tactile at the lip, and of tactile perception at the chin. In the other tests, there was no statistical difference among the groups. Conclusions: LT and the conventional drug treatment had the same effectiveness and both were superior to LA for the treatment of paresthesia of the LAN after oral surgeries.

In situ Effect of CO2 Laser (9.3 µm) Irradiation Combined with AmF/NaF/SnCl2 Solution in Prevention and Control of Erosive Tooth Wear in Human Enamel.

OBJECTIVES: This single-blind, controlled crossover in situ study aimed to evaluate the effect of CO2 laser (9.3 µm) irradiation combined with AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution on prevention and control of erosive tooth wear (ETW) in human enamel. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two trial conditions were analyzed, condition 1 as ETW prevention (sound tooth surface) and condition 2 as ETW control (in vitro initial erosive lesion). The experiment was conducted in 2 phases, one with and one without exposure to AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution. Hundred and ninety-two samples of human enamel (3 × 3 × 1 mm) were randomly divided into 4 experimental groups for each condition: C, without treatment (negative control); F, AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution (positive control); L, CO2 laser irradiation; and L + F, CO2 laser + AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution. Twelve volunteers used a removable device, each containing 8 samples per phase. Ex vivo erosive challenges (4 × 5 min/day) and rinsing protocol (1 × 30 s/day) were performed. The surface loss was determined using optical profilometer (n = 12 per group), and the surface morphology was observed with scanning electron microscopy (n = 3). RESULTS: In condition 1, data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and condition 2 by two-way repeated-measures ANOVA, both with Tukey post hoc tests (α = 5%). In condition 1, groups L (4.59 ± 2.95 µm) and L + F (1.58 ± 1.24 µm) showed significantly less surface loss in preventing ETW than groups C and F. In condition 2, in controlling the progression of ETW, L + F was the only group with no significant surface loss between initial erosive lesion (3.65 ± 0.16 µm) and after erosive challenge (4.99 ± 1.17 µm). CONCLUSIONS: CO2 9.3-µm laser application prevented and controlled ETW progression in human enamel, with greater efficiency when combined with AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution application.

Effect of TiF4 varnish after pre-treatment with proanthocyanidin or chlorhexidine on the progression of erosive dentin loss in the presence or absence of the demineralized organic matrix.

This study evaluated the protective effect of TiF4 varnish, after pre-treatment with proantocyanidin or chlorhexidine, on the progression of erosive dentin loss (EDL), under the presence or absence of the demineralized organic matrix (DOM). Bovine root dentin samples were eroded for 30 min (0.1% citric acid, pH 2.5) and the loss was measured by profilometry. Half of them were subjected to the DOM removal using collagenase for 4 days, while the other half remained immersed in water. The removal of DOM was checked by profilometry. Samples were divided into 24 groups (n = 15) according to the factors: 1- With or without DOM; 2- Pre-treatment with 0.012% chlorhexidine gel, 10% proanthocyanidin gel or untreated for 1 min; 3-Final Treatment with TiF4 varnish, NaF varnish, placebo varnish or untreated for 6 h. The samples were submitted to a pH cycling for 5 days: 0.1% citric acid (4 × 90s/day) and artificial saliva between the challenges. The final profile was obtained for the calculation of EDL (µm, three-way ANOVA/Tukey test). When DOM was preserved, the EDL was lower compared to the condition without DOM (7.08 ± 4.03 µm and 9.80 ± 3.79 µm, p < 0.001, respectively), regardless of the treatments. The pre-treatment had no influence on the progression of EDL (p = 0.637), while the final treatment (TiF4 varnish only, 6.77 ± 4.08 µm) was effective in reducing the progression of EDL (NaF varnish: 9.52 ± 4.02 µm; Placebo varnish: 8.64 ± 4.06 µm and no treatment: 8.80 ± 3.95 µm). It can be concluded that DOM has important protective effect on the progression of EDL. TiF4 was the unique treatment capable of reducing EDL progression, regardless of the pre-treatment of DOM.

Influência da película adquirida e do momento da aplicação da solução de AmF/NaF/SnCl2 na progressão da lesão de erosão em esmalte / Influence of the acquired pellicle and the moment of application of the AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution in the prevention of in situ erosion in human enamel

Considerando que a capacidade protetora da película salivar adquirida em erosão dental pode ser influenciada por diversos fatores, e que a característica da película adquirida pode modificar a deposição de sais na superfície do esmalte dental, é importante avaliar se sua presença é capaz de influenciar a eficácia da solução de AmF/NaF/SnCl2 no controle da erosão dental. A primeira etapa do estudo, in vitro, teve como objetivo obter um protocolo simplificado de formação da lesão erosiva em esmalte dental humano, variando a concentração do ácido, frequência e duração das imersões erosivas. Para tanto, 64 amostras de esmalte dental humano foram divididas em 8 grupos experimentais (n=8), de acordo com a ciclagem proposta: G1 - ácido cítrico 0,5%, 3x/dia, 2 min; G2 - ácido cítrico 0,5%, 6x/dia, 2 min; G3 - ácido cítrico 0,5%, 3x/dia, 5 min; G4 - ácido cítrico 0,5%, 6x/dia, 5 min; G5 - ácido cítrico 1%, 3x/dia, 2 min; G6 - ácido cítrico 1%, 6x/dia, 2 min; G7 - ácido cítrico 1%, 3x/dia, 5 min; G8 - ácido cítrico 1%, 6x/dia, 5 min. A variável de resposta foi a perda de tecido mineral (em ?m) por meio de perfilometria óptica. Anova 1-fator mostrou que houve diferença estatística entre os grupos, (p?0,01) e Tukey mostrou que apenas G2 e G3 foram semelhantes e todos os demais grupos diferiram entre si. Sendo assim, foi escolhida para a etapa in situ a ciclagem considerada mais simples, semelhante ao G7, mas que mantivesse o padrão de lesão erosiva avançada. A segunda etapa do estudo, in situ, foi delineada para avaliar se a película adquirida e o momento da aplicação interferem na ação da solução de AmF/NaF/SnCl2 no controle da erosão. Doze participantes, utilizando um dispositivo removível inferior bilateral contendo 2 amostras de esmalte dental humano, participaram deste estudo in situ, cruzado, duplo cego, dividido em 3 fases de 5 dias cada (boca dividida). Cento e quarenta e quatro amostras de esmalte dental humano (3 X 3 X 1 mm), obtidas a partir de terceiros molares hígidos, foram divididas nos 6 grupos experimentais (n = 12): G1 - sem tratamento, com presença de película adquirida; G2 - sem tratamento, sem presença da película adquirida; G3 - Aplicação da solução de AmF/NaF/SnCl2 previamente à 1ª imersão ácida diária, com presença de película adquirida; G4 - Aplicação da solução de AmF/NaF/SnCl2 previamente à 1ª imersão ácida diária, sem película adquirida; G5 - Aplicação da solução de AmF/NaF/SnCl2 logo após a 1ª imersão ácida diária, com presença de película adquirida; G4 - Aplicação da solução de AmF/NaF/SnCl2 logo após a 1ª imersão ácida diária, sem película adquirida. Desafios erosivos (ácido cítrico a 1,0%, pH 2,3, 4x5 min/dia, intervalos de 1,5h) e remoção da película adquirida (2% de Dodecil Sulfato de Sódio) foram realizados extraoralmente, enquanto o bochecho foi realizado intraoralmente (30 seg). A perda tecidual foi determinada por perfilometria óptica (n = 12) e alterações morfológicas por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (n = 3). Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente por ANOVA 2-fatores para blocos casualizados com posterior comparação pareada dos tratamentos através do teste de Tukey (?=5%). Não houve interação significativa entre as variáveis independentes "Tipo de Tratamento" e "Película Adquirida" (p = 0,211). Considerando o fator principal "Tipo de Tratamento", quando comparado ao grupo sem tratamento, o desgaste do esmalte foi estatisticamente menor com a aplicação de solução de estanho (p <0,001), independentemente de ter sido aplicado antes ou após a 1ª imersão ácida diária, seja em presença ou ausência de película. Portanto, a presença de película adquirida e o momento de aplicação da solução de AmF/NaF/SnCl2 não influenciaram a sua capacidade de controlar a erosão em esmalte dental no presente modelo experimental.

Urea incorporated into ordered mesoporous silica for potential cosmetic application

Urea's thermal instability and burning on sensitive skin can cause problems for cosmetic formulations. To overcome these drawbacks, urea was incorporated into ordered mesoporous silica (SBA-15). SBA-15 was synthesized using tetraethyl orthosilicate and Pluronic® P123 in an acid medium. Urea (20 wt.%) was incorporated into calcined SBA-15 by the incipient wetness impregnation method. Several techniques were used to characterize the samples. Skin hydration and transepidermal water loss were measured using Corneometer® CM 825 PC and Tewameter® 300 TM. Results showed that the structural properties of SBA-15Urea were similar to pure SBA-15, indicating that SBA-15 remained structured even after urea incorporation. Nitrogen physisorption data showed the volume and surface area of the pores in SBA-15Urea were much lower than those in SBA-15, demonstrating that urea was deposited inside the mesopores. In vivo moisturization studies revealed that SBA-15Urea was not able to reduce transepidermal water loss compared to the other products and control, while forming a non-occlusive surface film on the skin. We conclude that incorporation of urea in the pores of the inorganic SBA-15 matrix is a promising approach to enhancing its stability and providing a prolonged moisturizing effect.

TiF4 gel effects on tubular occlusion of eroded/abraded human dentin.

This in situ study evaluated the tubular occlusion caused by 4% TiF4 gel on the surface of eroded/abraded dentin. Sixty human dentin samples were eroded in vitro and assigned into six groups (n = 10) according to the in situ surface treatment and number of cycling days: 4% TiF4 gel applied once (TiF4 1), twice (TiF4 2), or three times (TiF4 3) followed by 2, 4, and 6 days of erosive/abrasive in situ cycling, respectively. Control groups (no treatment) were subjected to 2 (C1), 4 (C2), and 6 (C3) days of erosive/abrasive in situ cycling only. A seventh group (n = 10) was comprised by in vitro uneroded samples (UN), subjected to 6 days of in situ erosive/abrasive cycling. Each cycling day consisted on six erosive (0.5% citric acid, pH 2.6) and one abrasive events. Environmental scanning electron microscopy micrographs were taken. For all groups, blinded examiners assessed dentin tubules occlusion using visual scores (0-unoccluded, 1-partially occluded by granular deposits, 2-partially occluded by reduction in tubular lumen into diamond shape, 3-completely occluded) on images captured prior and after the in situ phase. Scheirer-Ray-Hare test demonstrated that treatments significantly affected tubule occlusion (p < .001). Dunn's test showed that tubule occlusion in TiF4 3 was significantly higher than in C1. Tubule occlusion in remaining groups did not differ from that observed in groups TiF4 3 and C1. Tubule occlusion was significantly higher after in situ phase. It may be suggested that TiF4 , when applied three times, was able to positively change tubule occlusion of dentin samples.

The In Situ Effect of Titanium Tetrafluoride Gel on Erosion/Abrasion Progression in Human Dentin

Abstract Erosion incidence is increasing and its control is still a challenge in clinical practice. This study evaluated 4% TiF4-gel effects on eroded human dentin subjected to in situ erosive/abrasive episodes. Seventy-two previously eroded dentin slabs (0.05 M citric acid, pH 2.3, 20 min) were allocated to 6 groups (n=12) according to the treatment to be performed during the in situ phase and number of erosive/abrasive cycles, as follows: 4% TiF4-gel applied once (TiF41), twice (TiF42) or three times (TiF43) followed by 1, 2 and 3 erosive/abrasive cycles, respectively. Gel was applied before the beginning of the next cycle. Control groups were subjected to 1 (C1), 2 (C2) and 3 (C3) erosive/abrasive cycles only. A seventh group (n=12) comprised in vitro uneroded samples (UN) subjected to 3 erosive/abrasive cycles. Each cycle corresponded to 2 days of erosive (citric acid 0.5%, pH 2.6, 6x/day) and abrasive (electric toothbrush, 10 s/sample, 1 x/day) challenges. Samples were evaluated under profilometry and environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM). Atomic force microscopy images (AFM) were also made (n=3). Repeated measures 2-way ANOVA and Tukey test (p<0.001) showed that TiF42, which did not differ from TiF41 and TiF43, revealed a significant reduction in surface loss compared to all control groups. TiF41 and TiF43 showed no significant difference from C1, but both groups demonstrated significantly smaller surface loss than C2 and C3. ESEM and AFM micrographs suggested alterations on treated surfaces compared to samples from control groups, showing reduced diameters of dentinal tubules lumens. Therefore, TiF4 was able to reduce the progression of erosive/abrasive lesions.

Resumo A incidência da erosão tem aumentado e o seu controle ainda é um desafio na prática clínica. Este estudo avaliou os efeitos do gel de TiF4 a 4% sobre a dentina humana erodida submetida a episódios erosivos/abrasivos in situ. Setenta e dois fragmentos de dentina previamente erodida (ácido cítrico 0,05 M, pH 2,3, 20 min) foram distribuídas em 6 grupos (n=12) de acordo com o tratamento a ser realizado durante a fase in situ e o número de ciclos erosivos/abrasivos, como descrito a seguir: gel de TiF4 a 4% aplicado uma (TiF41), duas (TiF42) ou três vezes (TiF43) seguido de 1, 2 e 3 ciclos erosivos/abrasivos, respectivamente. As aplicações dos géis foram realizadas antes do início do ciclo erosivo seguinte. Grupos controle foram submetidos a 1 (C1), 2 (C2) e 3 (C3) ciclos erosivos/abrasivos apenas. Um sétimo grupo (n=12) compreendia amostras sem erosão in vitro (UN) submetidas a 3 ciclos erosivos/abrasivos. Cada ciclo correspondia a 2 dias de desafios erosivos (ácido cítrico a 0,5%, pH 2,6, 6x/dia) e abrasivos (escova de dentes elétrica, 10 s/amostra, 1x/dia). As amostras foram avaliadas em perfilômetro e Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura Ambiental (MEV). Imagens de microscopia de força atômica (AFM) também foram capturadas (n=3). ANOVA a 2-fatores para medidas repetidas e o teste de Tukey (p<0,001) demonstraram que TiF42, que não diferiu do TiF41 e TiF43, revelou redução significativa na perda de superfície quando comparado a todos os grupos controle. TiF41 e TiF43 não apresentaram diferença estatisticamente significativa em relação ao C1, mas ambos os grupos demonstraram perda de superfície significativamente menor que C2 e C3. Micrografias de MEV e AFM sugeriram alterações nas superfícies tratadas quando comparadas a amostras dos grupos controle, apresentando redução no diâmetro das luzes dos túbulos dentinários. Portanto, o TiF4 foi capaz de reduzir a progressão das lesões erosivas/abrasivas.

AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution reduces in situ enamel erosion - profilometry and cross-sectional nanoindentation analysis.

This in situ study aimed to investigate the effect of a tin-containing fluoride solution in preventing enamel erosion. Also, its effects on the partly demineralized zone were assessed for the first time. Thirteen volunteers participated in this 2-phase study, wearing removable intra-oral appliances containing four sterilized bovine enamel slabs, for 8 days, where 2 treatment protocols were tested using samples in replicas (n = 13): CO - no treatment (negative control) and FL - AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution (500 ppm F-, 800 ppm Sn2+, pH = 4.5). Samples were daily exposed to an erosive challenge (0.65% citric acid, pH 3.6, 4 min, 2x/day). In the 2nd phase, volunteers switched to the other treatment protocol. Samples were evaluated for surface loss using a profilometer (n = 13) and a cross-sectional nanohardness (CSNH) test (n = 13) was carried out in order to determine how deep the partly demineralized zone reaches below the erosive lesion. The data were statistically analyzed by two-way ANOVA. Erosive challenges lead to smaller enamel surface loss (p < 0.001) in the FL group when compared to group CO. Data from CSNH showed that there was no significant difference in demineralized enamel zone underneath erosion lesions between the groups. An amorphous layer could be observed on the surface of enamel treated with tin-containing solution alone. Under the experimental conditions of this in situ study, it can be concluded that AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution prevents enamel surface loss but does not change the hardness of the partly demineralized zone near-surface enamel.

The In Situ Effect of Titanium Tetrafluoride Gel on Erosion/Abrasion Progression in Human Dentin.

Erosion incidence is increasing and its control is still a challenge in clinical practice. This study evaluated 4% TiF4-gel effects on eroded human dentin subjected to in situ erosive/abrasive episodes. Seventy-two previously eroded dentin slabs (0.05 M citric acid, pH 2.3, 20 min) were allocated to 6 groups (n=12) according to the treatment to be performed during the in situ phase and number of erosive/abrasive cycles, as follows: 4% TiF4-gel applied once (TiF41), twice (TiF42) or three times (TiF43) followed by 1, 2 and 3 erosive/abrasive cycles, respectively. Gel was applied before the beginning of the next cycle. Control groups were subjected to 1 (C1), 2 (C2) and 3 (C3) erosive/abrasive cycles only. A seventh group (n=12) comprised in vitro uneroded samples (UN) subjected to 3 erosive/abrasive cycles. Each cycle corresponded to 2 days of erosive (citric acid 0.5%, pH 2.6, 6x/day) and abrasive (electric toothbrush, 10 s/sample, 1 x/day) challenges. Samples were evaluated under profilometry and environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM). Atomic force microscopy images (AFM) were also made (n=3). Repeated measures 2-way ANOVA and Tukey test (p<0.001) showed that TiF42, which did not differ from TiF41 and TiF43, revealed a significant reduction in surface loss compared to all control groups. TiF41 and TiF43 showed no significant difference from C1, but both groups demonstrated significantly smaller surface loss than C2 and C3. ESEM and AFM micrographs suggested alterations on treated surfaces compared to samples from control groups, showing reduced diameters of dentinal tubules lumens. Therefore, TiF4 was able to reduce the progression of erosive/abrasive lesions.

AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution reduces in situ enamel erosion - profilometry and cross-sectional nanoindentation analysis

Abstract This in situ study aimed to investigate the effect of a tin-containing fluoride solution in preventing enamel erosion. Also, its effects on the partly demineralized zone were assessed for the first time. Thirteen volunteers participated in this 2-phase study, wearing removable intra-oral appliances containing four sterilized bovine enamel slabs, for 8 days, where 2 treatment protocols were tested using samples in replicas (n = 13): CO - no treatment (negative control) and FL - AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution (500 ppm F-, 800 ppm Sn2+, pH = 4.5). Samples were daily exposed to an erosive challenge (0.65% citric acid, pH 3.6, 4 min, 2x/day). In the 2nd phase, volunteers switched to the other treatment protocol. Samples were evaluated for surface loss using a profilometer (n = 13) and a cross-sectional nanohardness (CSNH) test (n = 13) was carried out in order to determine how deep the partly demineralized zone reaches below the erosive lesion. The data were statistically analyzed by two-way ANOVA. Erosive challenges lead to smaller enamel surface loss (p < 0.001) in the FL group when compared to group CO. Data from CSNH showed that there was no significant difference in demineralized enamel zone underneath erosion lesions between the groups. An amorphous layer could be observed on the surface of enamel treated with tin-containing solution alone. Under the experimental conditions of this in situ study, it can be concluded that AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution prevents enamel surface loss but does not change the hardness of the partly demineralized zone near-surface enamel.

Toxic effect of commercial formulations of neem oil, Azadirachta indica A. Juss., in pupae and adults of the sugarcane borer, Diatraea saccharalis F. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) / Efeito tóxico de formulações comerciais de óleo de neem, Azadirachta indica A. Juss., em pupas e adultos da broca da cana-de-açúcar, Diatraea saccharalis F. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

To evaluate the toxic effect of commercial formulations of neem oil, Azadirachta indica A. Juss, pre-pupae (PP), young pupae (YP) and old pupae (OP) of Diatraea saccharalis F. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) were sprayed with the diluted extract in distilled water at concentrations of 0.0, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0%. The neem extract caused concentration-dependent effects on mortality of pupae, and the pupae that failed to emerge in adults had multiple abnormalities. The longevity of pupae that emerged in adults (YP and OP group) did not differ from the control group. The abnormalities found in adults were related to mortality in all treatments, except at the concentration of 1.0%. Fertility was assessed according to the oviposition of adult females from the YP group that showed no abnormalities, through the evaluation of the number of deposited eggs and the rate of undeveloped eggs. The results showed a reduction in the number of eggs laid and an increase in the percentage of undeveloped eggs. These results show that neem oil has a high potential to control the toughest stage of the sugarcane borer and also reduces the further development. Therefore, commercial formulations of neem oil have a toxic effect on pupae and adults of D. saccharalis.(AU)

Para avaliar o efeito tóxico de formulações comerciais de óleo de neem, Azadirachta indica A. Juss, pré-pupas (PP), pupas jovens (PJ) e pupas velhas (PV) da Diatraea saccharalis F. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) foram pulverizadas com o extrato diluído em água destilada, em concentrações de 0,0, 0,3, 0,5, 1,0 e 2,0%. O neem provocou diferentes efeitos sobre a mortalidade de pupas, dependendo da concentração. As pupas que não conseguiram emergir em adultos apresentaram anormalidades múltiplas. Quanto às pupas que emergiram em adultos (grupos PJ e PV), foi calculada a sua longevidade, que não diferiu da do grupo controle. As anormalidades encontradas em adultos estão relacionadas com a mortalidade em todos os tratamentos com exceção da concentração de 1,0%. A fecundidade foi avaliada de acordo com a oviposição de adultos fêmeas do grupo PJ, que não apresentaram anormalidades; dentro dos ovos depositados foi avaliado o número de ovos não desenvolvidos. Os resultados demonstraram redução no número de ovos depositados e aumento na porcentagem de ovos não desenvolvidos. Esses resultados mostraram que o óleo de neem tem elevado potencial para o controle do estágio mais resistente da broca da cana-de-açúcar, além de reduzir o aparecimento das fases subsequentes. Portanto, formulações comerciais de óleo de neem apresentam um efeito tóxico em pupas e adultos de D. Saccharalis.(AU)

Laser therapy on points of acupuncture: Are there benefits in dentistry?

Studies have shown the use of laser therapy at points of acupuncture as an alternative to metal needles. The scientific literature in the area of laser acupuncture is rather large; however, the actual mechanisms and effects have not yet been proven in detail. Therefore, the current manuscript reviews the existing literature regarding the effects of laser acupuncture in Dentistry, seeking treatment modalities in which this technique is used and which are able to generate positive clinical results. Thus, the literature survey was conducted in electronic databases--Medline/Pubmed, VHL and Science Direct--using the uniterms "alternative medicine", "low-power laser and acupuncture", "laser acupuncture and dentistry" and "laser therapy and acupuncture". Retrospective and prospective clinical studies were considered. According to the findings of the literature, laser therapy at points of acupuncture was effective for the treatment of various orofacial problems encountered in dentistry, but there are still many differences among the parameters used for irradiation and there is a lack of important information reported by the studies, such as the wavelength, dose, power density, irradiation time and frequency, points of acupuncture selected for irradiation and therapy outcomes. Although these results indicate the potential benefit of the use of laser therapy at points of acupuncture on Dentistry, further double-blinded, controlled clinical trials should be carried out in order to standardize protocols for clinical application.

Influência da frequência de aplicação da solução de AmF/NaF/SnCl2 no seu potencial em inibir a progressão da lesão de erosão no esmalte dental humano / Influence of application frequency of AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution in its potential in inhibiting the progression of erosion in human dental enamel

Apesar de diversos estudos demonstrarem resultados promissores da utilização da solução de AmF/NaF/SnCl2 na inibição da progressão da lesão de erosão dental, medidas que visam melhorar ainda mais sua eficácia são fundamentais. Sendo assim, este estudo in vitro e in situ se propôs a avaliar se o efeito protetor dessa solução pode ser potencializado pelo aumento da frequência de uso. Para tanto, foram obtidas, a partir de terceiros molares humanos hígidos, sessenta amostras de esmalte dental humano para o estudo in vitro (4 X 4 X 1 mm), e noventa e seis para o in situ (3 X 3 X 1 mm). Após a formação de lesão erosiva incipiente nas amostras in vitro, (ácido cítrico a 1%, pH 4,0, durante 3 minutos), estas foram divididas nos 5 grupos de tratamentos (n=12): G1 - água destilada (controle negativo); G2 - solução de NaF (controle positivo) 1x/dia; G3 - solução de NaF (controle positivo) 2x/dia; G4 - solução de AmF/NaF/SnCl2 1x/dia; G5 - solução de AmF/NaF/SnCl2 2x/dia. As amostras foram então submetidas a 5 dias de ciclagem erosiva através de 6 imersões diárias de 2 minutos em solução de ácido cítrico (0,05M, pH 2.6). Ao final da ciclagem erosiva, foi realizada a determinação do desgaste de superfície por meio de Perfilometria óptica. Para realização do desafio erosivo in situ, as amostras também foram submetidas à formação da lesão incipiente, com a mesma metodologia do in vitro. Doze voluntários participaram do estudo in situ e cruzado, dividido em quatro fases de 5 dias cada, os quais utilizaram um dispositivo removível inferior unilateral contendo 2 amostras de esmalte dental humano erodido, que foram trocadas a cada fase. As amostras foram divididas em 4 grupos de tratamentos (n=12), os mesmos utilizados na etapa in vitro, com exceção do grupo da solução de NaF 2x/dia. Durante a fase experimental in situ o dispositivo contendo as amostras foi

submetido à ciclagem erosiva (ex vivo) semelhante à etapa in vitro. Ao final de cada fase experimental in situ, as amostras foram removidas do dispositivo e analisadas através de perfilometria, e foram consideradas as médias das amostras em duplicata para a análise estatística. A ANOVA mostrou que o desgaste superficial foi afetado pelos tratamentos avaliados tanto in vitro quanto in situ (p?0,001), com nível de significância de 5%. No estudo in vitro, o teste de Tukey demonstrou que não houve diferença entre os grupos de aplicação do NaF 1 (16,21 ±1,56) ou 2 vezes (15,39 ±1,01), que apresentaram redução limitada no desgaste quando comparado ao grupo da água destilada (20,36 ±1,56); já entre os grupos da solução AmF/NaF/SnCl2 houve diferença entre aplicação 1 (10,40 ±2,36) e 2 vezes (7,27 ±3,29), e que apesar de ambos demonstrarem redução significativa da perda de substrato, o aumento da frequência aumentou este potencial anti-erosivo. Na parte in situ, a solução de NaF não demonstrou capacidade de reduzir o desgaste, e apesar de não ter havido diferença significante entre os grupos AmF/NaF/SnCl2 1 (2,64 ±1,55) e 2 vezes (1,34 ±1,16), esta solução foi eficaz na redução do desgaste erosivo em comparação aos grupos NaF (4,59 ±2,13) e água destilada (4,55 ±2,75). A solução de AmF/NaF/SnCl2 demostrou se eficaz em proteger o esmalte da progressão da erosão dental, e o aumento da frequência potencializou seu efeito anti-erosivo tanto in vitro, quanto in situ.

Although several studies have shown promising results using the AmF/NaF /SnCl2 solution in inhibiting the progression of dental erosion, measures to further improve its effectiveness are fundamental. Thus, this in vitro and in situ study aimed to evaluate if the protective effect of this solution can be enhanced by increasing the frequency of use. Human enamel samples were obtained from sound human third molars; sixty for the in vitro study (4 x 4 x 1 mm), and ninety-six for the in situ (3 X 3 X 1 mm) study. After the formation of incipient erosive lesions, the in vitro samples (1% citric acid, pH 4.0, for 3 minutes), were divided into 5 treatment groups (n = 12): G1 - distilled water (negative control); G2 - NaF solution (positive control) 1x/day; G3 - NaF solution (positive control) 2x/day; G4 - AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution 1x/day; G5 - AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution 2x/day. The samples were then subjected to 5 days of erosive cycling through 6 daily immersions (2 minutes each) in citric acid solution (0.05 M, pH 2.6). At the end of erosive cycling, surface wear was determined by means of optical profilometry. To perform the in situ erosive challenge, the samples were also subjected to the formation of incipient lesion with the same methodology of the in vitro study. Twelve volunteers participated in the crossover in situ study - divided into four phases of 5 days each - and used a unilateral lower removable device containing 2 samples of eroded human enamel, which were changed at each phase. The samples were divided into 4 treatment groups (n = 12), the same considered for the in vitro phase, with the exception of the group of NaF solution 2x/day. During the in situ experimental phase, the device containing the sample was subjected to the erosive cycling (ex vivo),

similar to the in vitro phase. At the end of each in situ experimental phase, the samples were removed from the device and analyzed by profilometry, and the average of duplicate samples were considered for statistical analysis. The ANOVA showed that the surface wear was affected by treatments evaluated in both in vitro and in situ (p?0,001) studies. In the in vitro study, the Tukey test showed no difference between the application of groups of NaF 1 (16.21 ±1.47) or 2 times (15.39 ±1.01), which showed limited reduction in wear compared to the distilled water group (20.36 ±1.56). Among the groups of AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution, there was no difference between 1 (10.40 ±2.36) and 2 application times (7.27 ±3.29), and, although both demonstrated significantly reduced tissue loss, increasing..