Biological Analysis of Simvastatin-releasing Chitosan Scaffold as a Cell-free System for Pulp-dentin Regeneration.

INTRODUCTION: The improvement of biomaterials capable of driving the regeneration of the pulp-dentin complex mediated by resident cells is the goal of regenerative dentistry. In the present investigation, a chitosan scaffold (CHSC) that released bioactive concentrations of simvastatin (SIM) was tested, aimed at the development of a cell-free tissue engineering system. METHODS: First, we performed a dose-response assay to select the bioactive dose of SIM capable of inducing an odontoblastic phenotype in dental pulp cells (DPCs); after which we evaluated the synergistic effect of this dosage with the CHSC/DPC construct. SIM at 1.0 µmol/L (CHSC-SIM1.0) and 0.5 µmol/L were incorporated into the CHSC, and cell viability, adhesion, and calcium deposition were evaluated. Finally, we assessed the biomaterials in an artificial pulp chamber/3-dimensional culture model to simulate the cell-free approach in vitro. RESULTS: SIM at 0.1 µmol/L was selected as the bioactive dose. This drug was capable of strongly inducing an odontoblastic phenotype on the DPC/CHSC construct. The incorporation of SIM into CHSC had no deleterious effect on cell viability and adhesion to the scaffold structure. CHSC-SIM1.0 led to significantly higher calcium-rich matrix deposition on scaffold/dentin disc assay compared with the control (CHSC). This biomaterial induced the migration of DPCs from a 3-dimensional culture to its surface as well as stimulated significantly higher expressions of alkaline phosphatase, collagen type 1 alpha 1, dentin matrix acidic phosphoprotein 1, and dentin sialophosphoprotein on 3-dimensional-cultured DPCs than on those in contact with CHSC. CONCLUSIONS: CHSC-SIM1.0 scaffold was capable of increasing the chemotaxis and regenerative potential of DPCs.

Importance of tubule density to the fracture toughness of dentin.

OBJECTIVE: The fracture toughness of dentin is critical to the prevention of tooth fracture. Within the tooth crown, the mechanical properties of dentin are influenced by spatial variations in the density and diameter of the dentin tubules with distance from the pulp. There are also relevant changes to the microstructure of dentin with age. In this investigation the importance of tubule density to the fracture toughness of dentin was evaluated in "young" and "old" age groups. METHODS: The variations in microstructure (density and diameter of tubules) from young and old donor teeth were studied by means of optical microscopy. RESULTS: A reduction in the density and diameter of tubules was identified to occur with aging. An approach previously proposed to study the mechanical behavior of porous materials was used to model the fracture toughness of coronal dentin in terms of the tubule characteristics. Results were then compared with published results from previous studies. CONCLUSIONS: The model predictions were consistent with experimental results for the fracture toughness of dentin from young donor teeth, but overestimated the values that have been reported for "old" dentin.

Actualización sobre la evidencia histológica de los tejidos formados mediante terapia de regeneración pulpar guiada / Update on histological evidence of tissue formed by guided pulp tissue regeneration

La finalidad de la endodoncia regenerativa es restablecer la función de la pulpa normal endientes traumatizados, necróticos o infectados, convirtiendo a un diente no vital en uno vital nuevamente. Sin embargo, aún los resultados son imprevisibles. El objetivo de esta revisión fue recopilar y sintetizar la información disponible sobre la evidencia histológicas de los tejidos del complejo pulpo dentinario formados a través de la terapia de regeneración de tejido guiada. Se realizó una investigación basada en la búsqueda en MEDLINE utilizando filtros de tiempo (2011-2016) y palabras clave "Pulp", "Dentin", "Regeneration", "Tissue" and"Histologic". La búsqueda arrojó alrededor de 140 artículos; los de interés fueron seleccionados y descargados a texto completo. Los estudios más alentadores respecto a la regeneración de tejido guiada han sido descritos en reportes de caso de dientes inmaduros con diagnóstico de pulpitis irreversible en el cual al estudio histológico se observaron células tipo odontoblastos. Sin embargo, no existen estudios con seguimiento a largo plazo sobre este tipo de terapia. Algunos protocolos de tratamiento pueden dar lugar a resultados no deseados e impredecibles. Se requieren esfuerzos para mejorar y actualizar las estrategias de endodoncia regenerativa para que sea aplicada de un modo biológicamente eficaz y seguro para salvar los dientes.

The goal of regenerative endodontics is to reinstate normal pulp function in traumatized, necrotic and infected teeth that would result in reestablishment of their functions, but still fail to re-establish real pulp tissue and give unpredictable results. The aim of this review was to compile and synthesize available information on the histological evidence of tissue pulp-dentinal complex formed through guided tissue regeneration. A web-based research on MEDLINE was done using filter terms Review, published in the last 10 years and Dental journals. Keywords used for research were “Pulp", "Dentin", "Regeneratión", "Tissue” and "Histologic". The search yielded about 140 articles; the interest were selected and downloaded in full text. The most encouraging studies regarding guided tissue regeneration have been described in case reports of immature teeth diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis in which the histology odontoblasts type cells were observed. However, there are no studies with long-term follow up on this type of therapy. Some treatment protocols might result in undesired and unpredictable outcomes. Efforts are required to improve and update existing regenerative endodontic strategies to make it an effective, safe, and biological mode to save teeth.

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

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

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

Influence of EDTA and dentine in tissue dissolution ability of sodium hypochlorite.

This study verified whether ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) influences the pulp tissue dissolution capability of different concentrations of NaOCl, in the presence of dentine. NaOCl and EDTA solutions were simultaneously mixed in flasks either containing a dentine disc or those not containing a dentine disc. Previously weighed bovine pulp tissues were immersed in the solutions for 5, 15 and 30 min. The weight loss was measured. The dissolution tests were performed in triplicate. Univariate analysis of variance, along with further Tukey's honestly significant difference pairwise comparisons, was used to verify the effect of EDTA, different concentrations of NaOCl, dentine and time of incubation on the tissue dissolution. Higher concentrations of NaOCl increased the tissue dissolution. EDTA reduced the capacity of NaOCl to dissolve pulp tissue, even in presence of dentine. Dentine negatively affects the capacity of NaOCl to dissolve pulp tissue. In conclusion, the presence of EDTA and dentine negatively affects the tissue dissolution ability of NaOCl.

Avaliação do tratamento de superfície com laser de Er:YAG de pulso super curto sobre a adesão em dentina hígida e afetada por cárie: estudo longitudinal / Evaluation of Super Short Pulse Er:YAG laser treatment on adhesion of sound and caries affected dentin: longitudinal study

Este estudo longitudinal investigou a influência de tratamentos de superfície com o laser de Er:YAG com 50?s de largura de pulso sobre a adesão de dois sistemas adesivos autocondicionantes (SA) em dentina hígida (DH) e dentina afetada por cárie (DAC) através dos teste de resistência de união (RU) de microcisalhamento (?SBS), teste de ultramicrodureza da camada de adesivo (NdA) e da camada híbrida (NdCH), além de análise da interface adesiva com microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). A análise qualitativa dos tratamentos de superfície realizados foi executada através de MEV e microscopia eletrônica de transmissão (MET). A dentina oclusal planificada de 215 molares humanos foi protegida com verniz ácido resistente, exceto em janela de 4x5mm para produção de DAC artificial após 7 dias de desafio cariogênico com biofilme de S. mutans, permitindo dados pareados por substrato. Os espécimes foram divididos nos grupos experimentais de acordo com: tratamento de superfície [controle-sem tratamento-(G1); Laser 80-80mJ, 2 Hz, 12.58J/cm2-(G2); Laser 50-50mJ, 10 Hz, 9.4J/cm2-(G3)]; sistema adesivo [Clearfil SE Bond(CF) e Single Bond Universal(SB)]; substrato [DH(h) ou DAC(a)] e tempo de armazenamento em saliva artificial [24 horas (24) ou 1 ano (1)], compondo 24 grupos experimentais: CFG1h24; CFG1h1; CFG1a24; CFG1a1; CFG2h24; CFG2h1; CFG2a24; CFG2a1; CFG3h24; CFG3h1; CFG3a24; CFG3a1; SBG1h24; SBG1h1; SBG1a24; SBG1a1; SBG2h24; SBG2h1; SBG2a24; SBG2a1; SBG3h24; SBG3h1; SBG3a24; SBG3a1.

Nos grupos tratados com laser a largura temporal de pulso foi ajustada em 50?s. A resina composta Z350XT foi utilizada para a confecção dos corpos de prova. Os sistemas adesivos foram aplicados de acordo com as instruções do fabricante. As análises de MEV e MET de superfície avaliaram somente o efeito dos tratamentos em ambos os substratos testados. Os valores de RU e de nanodureza foram analisados através do teste de ANOVA (três fatores) e do teste de comparações múltiplas de Tukey (?=0,05). Para o teste de ?SBS, para ambos os SA, e todos tratamentos de superfície, a DAC apresentou valores de RU menores comparados à DH; a influência do armazenamento em saliva artificial foi substrato dependente: corpos de prova obtidos com DAC apresentaram queda nos valores de RU após 1 ano de armazenamento, enquanto nenhuma diferença entre os grupos experimentais foi observada em dentina hígida. NdA revelou que apenas os corpos de prova construídos com CF apresentaram redução dos valores após 1 ano. A NdCH obtida com CF e SB, resultou em menores valores em DAC comparada à DH, após 1 ano de armazenamento ambos os substratos apresentaram redução da NdCH, para todos tratamentos de superfície. A MEV revelou que todas as interfaces adesivas, especialmente aquelas obtidas em DAC, sofreram degradação intensa após 1 ano. Os tratamentos com Laser 80 e Laser 50 promovem alteração superficial característica de ablação em DAC e DH, conforme observado em MEV de superfície, e alterações de fibrilas colágenas observadas em MET. Independentemente dos SA, a adesão e nanodureza em DAC é menor que em DH. Todas as interfaces adesivas obtidas foram sensíveis ao armazenamento em saliva artificial por 1 ano. A adesão não foi influenciada pelo tratamento com o laser Er:YAG com 50?s de largura de pulso.

This longitudinal study investigated the influence of super short pulse Er:YAG laser treatment on microshear bond strength (?SBS), adhesive and hybrid layer nanohardness test and qualitative interface scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of two self-etch adhesive systems to sound (SD) and caries-affected like dentin (CAD). Additionally, qualitative investigation of surface treatments by SEM and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were performed. CAD lesions (4x5mm) were produced by 7 days S. mutans biofilm cariogenic challenge in 215 human ground flat human dentin specimens, enabling paired data by substrate. Specimen were divided in groups according to surface treatment [control-no treatment-(G1); Laser 80-80mJ, 2Hz, 12.58J/cm2-(G2); Laser 50-50mJ, 10Hz, 9.4J/cm2-(G3)]; self-etching adhesive system [Clearfil SE Bond(CF) and Single Bond Universal(SB)]; substrate [SD(h) or CAD(a)] and artificial saliva storage [24 hours(24) or 1 year(1)]: CFG1h24; CFG1h1; CFG1a24; CFG1a1; CFG2h24; CFG2h1; CFG2a24; CFG2a1; CFG3h24; CFG3h1; CFG3a24; CFG3a1; SBG1h24; SBG1h1; SBG1a24; SBG1a1; SBG2h24; SBG2h1; SBG2a24; SBG2a1; SBG3h24; SBG3h1; SBG3a24; SBG3a1. Pulse duration was set in 50?s for laser groups. ?SBS, nanohardness and interface SEM specimen preparation was constructed with Z350XT composite resin. Adhesive systems were applied according to manufacturer's instructions.

Surface SEM and TEM specimen only evaluated treatment effects on distinct substrates. The ?SBS and nanohardness means were analysed using three-way ANOVA and Tukey´s multiples comparisons test (?=0.05). For ?SBS test, for both adhesive systems, and all surface treatments, CAD revealed lower ?SBS values compared to SD; the influence of artificial saliva storage was substrate dependent. CAD specimens resulted in lower ?SBS values after 1 year, while no difference among experimental groups was observed in SD. The adhesive layer (AL) nanohardness statistical evaluation revealed that only CF specimens decreased the AL nanohardness after 1 year of storage. The hybrid layer (HL) produced with CF and SB, resulted in lower nanohardness values for CAD than SD, which reduces after 1 year storage, for all surface treatments. Interface SEM analysis revealed that all adhesive interfaces, especially those in CAD, have experienced degradation after 1 year of storage. Laser 80 and Laser 50 promotes surface ablation characteristics in...

Avaliação do tratamento de superfície com laser de Er:YAG de pulso super curto sobre a adesão em dentina hígida e afetada por cárie: estudo longitudinal / Evaluation of Super Short Pulse Er:YAG laser treatment on adhesion of sound and caries affected dentin: longitudinal study

Este estudo longitudinal investigou a influência de tratamentos de superfície com o laser de Er:YAG com 50?s de largura de pulso sobre a adesão de dois sistemas adesivos autocondicionantes (SA) em dentina hígida (DH) e dentina afetada por cárie (DAC) através dos teste de resistência de união (RU) de microcisalhamento (?SBS), teste de ultramicrodureza da camada de adesivo (NdA) e da camada híbrida (NdCH), além de análise da interface adesiva com microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). A análise qualitativa dos tratamentos de superfície realizados foi executada através de MEV e microscopia eletrônica de transmissão (MET). A dentina oclusal planificada de 215 molares humanos foi protegida com verniz ácido resistente, exceto em janela de 4x5mm para produção de DAC artificial após 7 dias de desafio cariogênico com biofilme de S. mutans, permitindo dados pareados por substrato. Os espécimes foram divididos nos grupos experimentais de acordo com: tratamento de superfície [controle-sem tratamento-(G1); Laser 80-80mJ, 2 Hz, 12.58J/cm2-(G2); Laser 50-50mJ, 10 Hz, 9.4J/cm2-(G3)]; sistema adesivo [Clearfil SE Bond(CF) e Single Bond Universal(SB)]; substrato [DH(h) ou DAC(a)] e tempo de armazenamento em saliva artificial [24 horas (24) ou 1 ano (1)], compondo 24 grupos experimentais: CFG1h24; CFG1h1; CFG1a24; CFG1a1; CFG2h24; CFG2h1; CFG2a24; CFG2a1; CFG3h24; CFG3h1; CFG3a24; CFG3a1; SBG1h24; SBG1h1; SBG1a24; SBG1a1; SBG2h24; SBG2h1; SBG2a24; SBG2a1; SBG3h24; SBG3h1; SBG3a24; SBG3a1. Nos grupos tratados com laser a largura temporal de pulso foi ajustada em 50?s. A resina composta Z350XT foi utilizada para a confecção dos corpos de prova. Os sistemas adesivos foram aplicados de acordo com as instruções do fabricante. As análises de MEV e MET de superfície avaliaram somente o efeito dos tratamentos em ambos os substratos testados. Os valores de RU e de nanodureza foram analisados através do teste de ANOVA (três fatores) e do teste de comparações múltiplas de Tukey (?=0,05). Para o teste de ?SBS, para ambos os SA, e todos tratamentos de superfície, a DAC apresentou valores de RU menores comparados à DH; a influência do armazenamento em saliva artificial foi substrato dependente: corpos de prova obtidos com DAC apresentaram queda nos valores de RU após 1 ano de armazenamento, enquanto nenhuma diferença entre os grupos experimentais foi observada em dentina hígida. NdA revelou que apenas os corpos de prova construídos com CF apresentaram redução dos valores após 1 ano. A NdCH obtida com CF e SB, resultou em menores valores em DAC comparada à DH, após 1 ano de armazenamento ambos os substratos apresentaram redução da NdCH, para todos tratamentos de superfície. A MEV revelou que todas as interfaces adesivas, especialmente aquelas obtidas em DAC, sofreram degradação intensa após 1 ano. Os tratamentos com Laser 80 e Laser 50 promovem alteração superficial característica de ablação em DAC e DH, conforme observado em MEV de superfície, e alterações de fibrilas colágenas observadas em MET. Independentemente dos SA, a adesão e nanodureza em DAC é menor que em DH. Todas as interfaces adesivas obtidas foram sensíveis ao armazenamento em saliva artificial por 1 ano. A adesão não foi influenciada pelo tratamento com o laser Er:YAG com 50?s de largura de pulso.

This longitudinal study investigated the influence of super short pulse Er:YAG laser treatment on microshear bond strength (?SBS), adhesive and hybrid layer nanohardness test and qualitative interface scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of two self-etch adhesive systems to sound (SD) and caries-affected like dentin (CAD). Additionally, qualitative investigation of surface treatments by SEM and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were performed. CAD lesions (4x5mm) were produced by 7 days S. mutans biofilm cariogenic challenge in 215 human ground flat human dentin specimens, enabling paired data by substrate. Specimen were divided in groups according to surface treatment [control-no treatment-(G1); Laser 80-80mJ, 2Hz, 12.58J/cm2-(G2); Laser 50-50mJ, 10Hz, 9.4J/cm2-(G3)]; self-etching adhesive system [Clearfil SE Bond(CF) and Single Bond Universal(SB)]; substrate [SD(h) or CAD(a)] and artificial saliva storage [24 hours(24) or 1 year(1)]: CFG1h24; CFG1h1; CFG1a24; CFG1a1; CFG2h24; CFG2h1; CFG2a24; CFG2a1; CFG3h24; CFG3h1; CFG3a24; CFG3a1; SBG1h24; SBG1h1; SBG1a24; SBG1a1; SBG2h24; SBG2h1; SBG2a24; SBG2a1; SBG3h24; SBG3h1; SBG3a24; SBG3a1. Pulse duration was set in 50?s for laser groups. ?SBS, nanohardness and interface SEM specimen preparation was constructed with Z350XT composite resin. Adhesive systems were applied according to manufacturer's instructions. Surface SEM and TEM specimen only evaluated treatment effects on distinct substrates. The ?SBS and nanohardness means were analysed using three-way ANOVA and Tukey´s multiples comparisons test (?=0.05). For ?SBS test, for both adhesive systems, and all surface treatments, CAD revealed lower ?SBS values compared to SD; the influence of artificial saliva storage was substrate dependent. CAD specimens resulted in lower ?SBS values after 1 year, while no difference among experimental groups was observed in SD. The adhesive layer (AL) nanohardness statistical evaluation revealed that only CF specimens decreased the AL nanohardness after 1 year of storage. The hybrid layer (HL) produced with CF and SB, resulted in lower nanohardness values for CAD than SD, which reduces after 1 year storage, for all surface treatments. Interface SEM analysis revealed that all adhesive interfaces, especially those in CAD, have experienced degradation after 1 year of storage. Laser 80 and Laser 50 promotes surface ablation characteristics in...

Efeito de três diferentes doses de radiação com raios-X na microdureza, morfologia superficial, espectrometria de energia dispersiva de radios-X (EDS) e resistência de união ao esmalte e dentina com dois diferentes sistemas adesivos / The effect of three different doses of radiation with x-rays in the microhardness, superficial morfology, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and bond strength of enamel and dentin with two adhesive systems

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar dentina e esmalte irradiados com diferentes doses de radiação ionizante com raios-x (20, 40 e 70Gy), através da microdureza, morfologia superficial, conteúdo mineral e resistência de união com adesivo de condicionamento total de 2 etapas (Adper Single Bond 2) e um novo sistema adesivo, universal, com a técnica auto-condicionante (Universal Single Bond). Oitenta e quatro terceiros molares humanos foram cortados, separados e preparados para cada ensaio. Para os ensaios de microdureza e microcisalhamento as amostras foram incluídas em resina acrílica e polidas. Para a microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) e espectrometria de energia dispersiva de raios-x (EDS), as amostras foram fixadas em solução de glutaraldeído 3%, lavadas em solução de cacodilato 0,1M e desidratadas em álcool etílico crescente. A microdureza (n=30) foi realizada pré e pós-radioterapia, com força de 50gf em esmalte cervical, médio e oclusal e 25gf em dentina profunda, média e rasa, por 30s. As amostras para o microcisalhamento foram divididas em 4 grupos (n=20) e 2 subgrupos (n=10) conforme o sistema adesivo. Foram construídos 3 corpos de prova cilíndricos com 1mm de diâmetro e altura em cada amostra. O teste de microcisalhamento foi realizado em máquina de ensaio universal com velocidade de 1mm/min.

Os resultados indicam perda de propriedade de microdureza apenas em esmalte cervical em todas as três doses (20Gy pré-radioterapia: 298,04±11,80 e pós-radioterapia: 294,36±16,68; 40Gy pré-radioterapia: 285±19,45 e pósradioterapia: 275,3±36; 70Gy pré-radioterapia: 291,98±16,51 e pós-radioterapia: 283,68 ± 21,64) e em dentina em todas as profundidades (profunda: 20Gy préradioterapia: 57,79±1,96; pós-radioterapia: 55,37±1,30; 40Gy pré-radioterapia: 57,31±1,76; pós-radioterapia: 55,83±1,63; 70Gy não apresentou alterações; média: 20Gy pré-radioterapia: 58,05±1,79; pós-radioterapia: 55,36±1,20; 40Gy préradioterapia: 57,87± 2,04; pós-radioterapia: 55,65 ± 2,48; 70Gy não apresentou alterações; rasa: 20Gy pré-radioterapia: 56,60±12,17; pós-radioterapia: 55,18±2,57; 40Gy pré-radioterapia: 57,36±2,78; pós-radioterapia: 55,18± 2,57; 70Gy préradioterapia: 55,08±1,94; pós-radioterapia: 54,72±2,57). O teste de microcisalhamento não apresentou diferença significativa entre grupo controle e as 3 doses, tanto para esmalte (p=0,325) como para dentina (p=0,719), apresentando o adesivo Universal Single Bond, em dentina, a resistência de união mais satisfatória. A análise de padrão de fratura para dentina, indicou um maior número de rupturas coesivas em dentina na dose 70Gy quando comparada ao grupo controle. Em esmalte prevaleceram as fraturas do tipo adesivas. As eletromicrografias apresentaram alterações apenas em esmalte na dose 70Gy, com prismas de esmalte mais curtos e arredondados. O EDS mostrou que o conteúdo mineral permaneceu intacto em ambos substratos. Dentro das limitações de um estudo in vitro, conclui-se que a radiação ionizante apresenta maior interação preferencialmente em dentina, no entanto, o EDS mostra não haver modificação no conteúdo mineral em ambos substratos

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different doses (20Gy, 40Gy and 70Gy) of ionizing radiation with x-rays in the microhardness, superficial morphology, mineral content and bonding effectiveness with a 2 steps all-etch adhesive (Adper Single Bond 2) and the new generation of adhesive, the universal adhesive system, (Universal Single Bond), using the self-etch technique. Eighty-four third molars were cutted, separed and prepared for each assay. For the microshear-bond and microhardness the samples were included in acrylic resin and then polished. For the scanning electron miscroscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), the samples were fixated in a 3% glutaraldehyde solution, washed in 0,1M cacodylate solution and dehydrated in increscent concentrations of ethyl alcohol. The microhardness (n=30) was held pre and post radiotherapy with 50gf on cervical, middle and occlusal enamel and 25kg on superficial, middle and deep dentin, both cases with 30s. The microshear-bond was divided in 4 groups (n=20) and 2 subgroups (n=10) according to the adhesive system. Three cylinders were built with 1mm in diameter and heigh in every sample

The assay were accomplished at an universal testing machine with 1mm/min. Results indicate loss of microhardness properties only in cervical enamel at all 3 doses (20Gy pre-radiotheraphy: 298,04 ± 11,80 and post-radiotherapy: 294,36 ± 16,68; 40Gy pre-radiotherapy: 285 ± 19,45 and post-radiotherapy: 275,3 ± 36; 70Gy pre-radiotherapy: 291,98 ± 16,51 and post-radiotherapy: 283,68 ± 21,64) and in all dentin depths (deep: 20Gy preradiotherapy: 57,79 ± 1,96; post-radiotherapy: 55,37 ± 1,30; 40Gy pre-radiotherapy: 57,31 ± 1,76; post-radiotherapy: 55,83 ± 1,63; 70Gy showed no alteration; Middle: 20Gy pre-radiotherapy: 58,05 ± 1,79; post-radiotherapy: 55,36 ± 1,20; 40Gy preradiotherapy: 57,87 ± 2,04; post-radiothetrapy: 55,65 ± 2,48; 70Gy showed no alteration; Superficial: 20Gy pre-radioterapia: 56,60 ± 12,17; post-radiotrapia: 55,18 ± 2,57; 40Gy pre-radiotherapy: 57,36 ± 2,78; post-radiotherapy: 55,18 ± 2,57; 70Gy pre-radiotherapy: 55,08 ± 1,94; post-radiotherapy: 54,72 ± 2,57). The microshearbond test did not show significant difference between the control group and the 3 doses, both enamel (p=0.325) and dentin (p=0.719), showing better bonding with Universal Single Bond adhesive in dentin

Impact of light and sugarefree beverages on dentin erosion e an in vitro study

AIM: To compare the erosive effect of different light and sugar free beverages in relation to their regular version, on dentin. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Bovine root dentin samples were randomized into 9 different types of drinks each n=12: CocaZ cola®, Light CocaZcola®, CocaZcola® Zero, Guaraná Antartica®, Guaraná Antartica® Zero, Sprite®, Sprite® Zero, Del Valle® Passion fruit juice and Del Valle® Light Passion fruit juice. During each one of the 10 experimental days, the samples were subjected to 3 erosive demineralization (by immersion of the sample in the studied drink and remineralization (by immersion of the sample in artificial saliva cycles. Profilometry was evaluated at the end of the 1st, 5th and 10th days. For each type of drink, the data were tested using 2 way ANOVA and Bonferroni test (p<0.05. RESULTS: Erosive cycling with regular cola resulted in a higher wear on the first day, on the 5th day the regular drink was similar to zero and greater than light version, on the 10th day there was no difference between the versions of cola drink. For the Sprite drink there was difference between the versions just in the 10th day, in which the higher wear was promoted by the zero version. For guaraná and juice beverages there was no differences between versions in relation to the resulted erosive wear. CONCLUSION: Erosive tooth wear promoted by light and sugarZfree or regular versions of soft drinks and juices showed distinct behaviours over the cycling time.

Influência do pH na atividade funcional de enzimas endógenas (metaloproteinases -2 e -9) que degradam a matriz de colágeno da dentina coronária e radicular humana / pH-influence on the functional activity of endogenous enzymes (metaloproteinases -2 and -9) that degrade collagen matrix of coronal and radicular human dentin

As metaloproteinases da matriz (MMPs) são uma família de endopeptidades cálcio e zinco dependentes que participam da degradação de praticamente todos os componentes da matriz extracelular. Com o pressuposto de que estas enzimas podem estar relacionadas à progressão da erosão dental e que os agentes ácidos causadores da erosão podem influenciar na ativação das MMPs, o objetivo desse estudo in vitro foi avaliar a influência do pH sobre a atividade funcional das MMP-2 e -9 presentes na dentina coronária e radicular humana. O pó das dentinas coronária e radicular, provenientes de terceiros molares inclusos recém extraídos foi obtido separadamente e submetido ao protocolo de extração das proteínas, com ácido fosfórico a 1%. Após, o extrato contendo as proteínas e o pó de dentina parcialmente desmineralizado foram incubados em uma das respectivas soluções: solução 2 mM de APMA (acetato de 4-aminofenilmercúrio / grupo controle) ou em uma das soluções tampão (fosfato de potássio 0.1 M) com diferentes pHs (2.5, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0 e 7.0). Após a incubação, as proteínas foram separadas por eletroforese, em um gel de poliacrilamida copolimerizado com gelatina, para a avaliação da atividade gelatinolítica das MMPs, por zimografia. Esta análise foi realizada em triplicada e os zimogramas obtidos ao final foram avaliados por densitometria. A quantificação das bandas observadas nos zimogramas foi realizada pelo programa de imagens ImageJ e os dados avaliados de maneira descritiva e qualitativa. Para a avaliação do conteúdo de colágeno solubilizado, o pó de dentina parcialmente desmineralizado e incubado nos respectivos pHs (n = 8) foi mantido em um tampão de incubação durante 24h, e o conteúdo de hidroxiprolina (HYP) liberado neste meio foi mensurado em espectrofotômetro

Os dados obtidos foram avaliados estatisticamente por ANOVA 1 fator, seguido do teste de Tukey, com 5% de significância. A análise por zimografia mostrou bandas evidentes correspondente a MMP-2 na sua forma ativa (66kDa) e bandas menos expressivas relacionadas a sua forma latente (72kDa), tanto para a dentina coronária quanto para a radicular, em todos os grupos experimentais. Não foram identificadas bandas correspondentes a MMP-9, para nenhum dos substratos avaliados. As soluções com os menores pHs (2.5, 4.5 e 5.0) resultaram na maior atividade funcional da MMP-2, em comparação as soluções com os maiores pHs (6.0 e 7.0), em ambos os substratos. Para a análise de HYP, os grupos pH 2.5 e pH 4.5 mostraram valores de absorbância abaixo do limite de detecção do aparelho. Para os demais grupos experimentais, tanto para a dentina coronária quanto para a radicular, foram encontradas diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre eles (p < 0,05). O conteúdo de HYP liberada foi maior para o pH 7.0, comparado aos demais grupos (p < 0,05), exceto para o pH 6.0. Não foi encontrada diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos pH 6.0, pH 5.0 e controle (p > 0,05). Conclui-se que a atividade funcional da MMP-2 é dependente do pH. Os menores pHs promoveram um aumento na ativação da MMP-2 da dentina coronária e radicular humana

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of endopeptidades calcium and zinc dependent that participate in the degradation of pratically all components of the extracellular matrix. With the assumption that these enzymes may be related to the progression of dental erosion and acidic agents that cause erosion can influence the activation of MMPs, the aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the pH-influence on the functional activity of MMP-2 and -9 present in human coronal and root dentin. The powder of root and coronal dentine, from freshly extracted third molars was separately obtained and subjected to protein extraction protocol, with 1% phosphoric acid. After, the extract containing proteins and the partially demineralized powder were incubated in one of the following solutions: 2 mM APMA (4-aminophenylmercuric acetate / control) or one of the buffer solutions (0.1 M potassium phosphate) with different pHs (2.5, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0). After incubation, the proteins were separated by electrophoresis in a polyacrylamide gel copolymerized with gelatin, to evaluate the gelatinolytic activity of MMPs by means of zymography. This analysis was performed in triplicate and the zymograms obtained were evaluated by densitometry. Quantification of the bands observed in zymograms was performed by ImageJ software and the data were evaluated descriptively and qualitatively. To assess the solubilized dentin collagen, the partially demineralized dentin powder treated with different pHs (n=8) was incubated in an artificial saliva for 24 h, and the amount of hydroxyproline (HYP) released in media was measured by spectrophotometer

Data were statistically analyzed by ANOVA one factor, followed by the Tukey's test, with 5% significance. Zymography showed evident bands corresponding to active MMP-2 (66kDa) and less expressed bands related to its latent form (72kDa), for both coronal and root dentin, in all experimental groups. No bands corresponding to MMP-9 were identified, for both substrates. The lowest pH solutions (2.5, 4.5 and 5.0) yielded the higher functional activity than did the highest pH solutions (6.0 and 7.0), for both substrates. For HYP analysis, the groups pH 2.5 and pH 4.5 showed absorbance values below the detection limit of the equipment. For the other groups, for both coronal and root dentin, statistically significant diferences were found between them (p<0.05). The amount of HYP was higher for pH 7.0 than all other groups (p<0.05), except for pH 6.0. No statistical difference was found between pH 6.0, pH 5.0 and control (p>0.05). It can be concluded that the functional activity of MMP-2 is pH-dependent. Low pH solutions are able to increase the activation of human coronal and root MMP-2

Análise da progressão de lesões de erosão em dentina após irradiação com laser de Nd: YAG e flúor / Analysis of the progression of dentine erosion after Nd: YAG irradiation and fluoride

Devido à alta prevalência da erosão dental, esse trabalho tem por objetivo avaliar diferentes protocolos do laser de Nd:YAG e flúor na progressão de lesões de erosão em dentina. Para isso, o trabalho foi divido em duas etapas. Na primeira, foram utilizados 120 terceiros molares humanos que tiveram sua dentina exposta e incluída em resina acrílica. Após polimento, as amostras com curvatura de até 0,3 ?m foram selecionadas. Estas ficaram 10 minutos em ácido cítrico 1% (pH 2,3) para formação de lesão de erosão inicial e então, foram divididas em 8 grupos experimentais (n=15): Controle (sem tratamento), Flúor (gel de fluoreto de sódio neutro 2%), Nd:YAG1 (0,5W; 50mJ; ~41,66J/cm2; 10Hz; 40s; em contato), Nd:YAG2 (0,70W; 70mJ; ~62,50J/cm2; 10Hz; 40s; em contato), Nd:YAG3 (1,0W; 100mJ; ~54,16J/cm2; 10Hz; 40s; 1mm desfocado), Flúor+Nd:YAG1, Flúor+Nd:YAG2 e Flúor+Nd:YAG3. Para verificar a perda de superfície ocorrida, foram feitas leituras em perfilômetro óptico nos seguintes tempos: após formação da lesão inicial, logo após tratamentos e após 1o, 3o e 5o dias de ciclagem erosiva. Para a segunda etapa, foram utilizadas 93 dentinas extraídas de terceiros molares humanos, as quais também foram incluídas em resina acrílica e polidas. Das amostras obtidas, foram selecionadas 60 com curvatura adequada para as análises perfilométricas, nos mesmos tempos descritos anteriormente. As outras 33 amostras foram utilizadas para análise em microscopia eletrônica de varredura, nos tempos pós-lesão inicial, pós-tratamento e ao final dos cinco dias de ciclagem erosiva. Após formação da lesão inicial, elas foram divididas em 6 grupos experimentais: Controle (nenhum tratamento),

Flúor (gel de fluoreto de sódio neutro 2%), Nd:YAG1 (0,5W; 50mJ; ~26,6J/cm2; 10Hz; 40s; 1mm desfocado), Nd:YAG2 (0,7W; 70mJ; ~37,5J/cm2; 10Hz; 40s; 1mm desfocado), Flúor+Nd:YAG1 e Flúor+Nd:YAG2. Os dados resultantes das análises perfilométricas foram submetidos à análise estatística, sendo as duas etapas independentes. Significância estatística foi de 5%. Na primeira etapa, os grupos apresentaram diferença significante em todos os tempos analisados (p<0,001), exceto após lesão inicial. Houve perda superficial após irradiação com todos os protocolos do laser de Nd:YAG. A associação do flúor com o laser não diferiu significativamente do laser isoladamente. O grupo Flúor apresentou os menores valore de perda de superfície e os grupos Nd:YAG2 e Flúor+Nd:YAG2 apresentaram os maiores valores, não havendo diferença entre eles. Na segunda etapa, os grupos também apresentaram diferença significante em todos os tempos (p=0,001). Os grupos Flúor e Flúor+Nd:YAG1, após o primeiro dia de ciclagem, tiveram menor perda de superfície que os outros grupos. Nos outros tempos, os grupos Flúor, Flúor+Nd:YAG1 e Flúor+Nd:YAG2, tiveram menor perda de superfície que o grupo Controle e este não foi diferente dos grupos apenas irradiados com o laser, independente do protocolo. As micrografias foram analisadas qualitativamente e mostraram que o laser nos parâmetros utilizados não foi capaz de obliterar os túbulos dentinários, porém, reduziu o diâmetro dos mesmos. Dentro das limitações de um estudo in vitro, pode-se concluir que o flúor tem papel protetor na progressão da erosão dental e que o laser de Nd:YAG, quando utilizado dentro dos parâmetros adequados, pode ser eficaz no tratamento da erosão dental.

Due to the high prevalence of dental erosion, this study aimed to evaluate the progression of dentin erosion after treatment with different protocols of the Nd:YAG laser and fluoride. Thus, this study was divided into two phases. In the first phase, 120 human third molars had their dentin exposed and embedded in acrylic resin. After polishing, specimens with curvature of maximum 0.3 ?m were selected. They were immersed in 1% citric acid (pH 2.3) for 10 minutes to form initial erosion lesion and then they were divided into 8 experimental groups (n=15): Control (no treatment), Fluoride (neutral sodium fluoride gel 2%), Nd:YAG1 (0,5W; 50mJ; ~41,66J/cm2; 10Hz; 40s; contact), Nd:YAG2 (0,70W; 70mJ; ~62,50J/cm2; 10Hz; 40s; contact), Nd:YAG3 (1,0W; 100mJ; ~54,16J/cm2; 10Hz; 40s; 1mm defocused), Fluoride+Nd:YAG1, Fluoride+Nd:YAG2 and Fluoride+Nd:YAG3. Surface loss was evaluated by optical profilometry after initial lesion, right after treatments, and after 1st, 3rd and 5th erosion cycling days. For the second phase, 93 dentin specimens were obtained from human third molars. They were also embedded in acrylic resin and polished. From those specimens, 60 with adequate curvature were selected for the profilometer analysis, which were at the same time points described before. The other 33 specimens were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, after formation of initial lesion, after treatments and at the end of the five days of erosive cycling. After formation of initial lesion, specimens were divided in six groups: Control (no treatment), Fluoride (neutral sodium fluoride gel 2%), Nd:YAG1 (0,5W; 50mJ; ~26,6J/cm2; 10Hz; 40s; 1mm defocused), Nd:YAG2 (0,7W; 70mJ; ~37,5J/cm2; 10Hz; 40s; 1mm defocused)...

Modelo de conductancia hidráulica de la dentina humana ex vivo / Hydraulic conductance model of ex vivo human dentin

El objetivo principal de este trabajo fue montar y probar un modelo experimental para medir la conductancia hidráulica de la dentina ex vivo. Diecisiete terceros molares sanos, con indicación de exodoncia, de donantes sanos de edades entre 15 y 30 años fueron obtenidos mediante consentimiento informado. Luego de limpiarlos, desinfectarlos, incluirlos en resina epóxica y cortarlos se obtuvieron 17 muestras de dentina, correspondiente a un disco de resina con un corte coronal de diente que presenta dentina expuesta en ambas caras de éste. Tres equipos para medir la conductancia hidráulica de la dentina fueron armados siguiendo la descripción del modelo de Pashley. Las muestras fueron instaladas en una cámara de difusión, conectada mediante tubos de silicona a una pipeta graduada y una columna de agua de 20cm. Mediante el desplazamiento de una burbuja de agua al interior de la pipeta, se midió la conductancia hidráulica de cada muestra, 3 veces los días 14, 21, 28 y 35 postextracción. Los datos fueron tabulados y analizados estadísticamente. No existe diferencia en la tasa de flujo de una muestra medida en los tres equipos (p=0.5937). No existe diferencia en las mediciones de la conductancia hidráulica de 13 muestras de dentina humana medida en los días 14, 21, 28 y 35 postextracción (p=0.0704). Es posible montar un modelo experimental para estudiar la conductancia hidráulica de la dentina ex vivo, basado en el modelo de Pashley y col. El modelo pareciera ser confiable, pero es necesaria más investigación para poder validar su confiabilidad.

The main objective of this work was to mount and test an experimental model to measure the hydraulic conductance of ex vivo dentin. Seventeen healthy third molars, with indication of extraction of healthy donors aged between 15 and 30 years were obtained by informed consent. After cleaning them, disinfecting them, including them in resin epoxy and cutting them, there were 17 samples of dentin, corresponding to a disk of resin with a coronal section of tooth showing the dentin exposed on both sides of it. Three machines to measure the hydraulic conductance of the dentin were assembled according to the description of the model of Pashley. Samples were installed in a Chamber of diffusion, connected by using silicone tubes to a graduated transfer pipette and a 20cm water column. Through the displacement of a bubble of water in the inside of the pipette, the hydraulic conductance of each sample was measured 3 times on the 14th, 21st, 28th and 35th day post extraction. The data were tabulated and analyzed statistically. There is no SS difference in the rate of flow of a measured sample in the three machines (p=0.5937). There is no SS difference in measurements of the hydraulic conductance of 13 samples of human dentin measured in days 14, 21, 28 and 35 postextraction (p=0.0704). It is possible to mount an experimental model to study the hydraulic conductance of dentin ex vivo, based on the model of Pashley. The model seems to be reliable, but more research is needed in order to validate its reliability.

The amazing odontoblast: activity, autophagy, and aging.

Odontoblasts are dentin-secreting cells that survive for the whole life of a healthy tooth. Once teeth are completely erupted, odontoblasts transform into a mature stage that allows for their functional conservation for decades, while maintaining the capacity for secondary and reactionary dentin secretion. Odontoblasts are also critically involved in the transmission of sensory stimuli from the dentin-pulp complex and in the cellular defense against pathogens. Their longevity is sustained by an elaborate autophagic-lysosomal system that ensures organelle and protein renewal. However, progressive dysfunction of this system, in part caused by lipofuscin accumulation, reduces the fitness of odontoblasts and eventually impairs their dentin maintenance capacity. Here we review the functional activities assumed by mature odontoblasts throughout life. Understanding the biological basis of age-related changes in human odontoblasts is crucial to improving tooth preservation in the elderly.

Dentina / Dentin

Si bien la dentina y la pulpa tienen marcadas diferencias en su composición y estructura, ambas están tan íntimamente ligadas por su origen embriológico, que cualquier cosa que afecte a la dentina lo hará sobre la pulpa y viceversa. El ejemplo más claro en ese sentido está dado por el líquido intersticial. Este líquido, semejante al plasma, pero con menos proteínas, constituye una continuidad entre ambos tejidos y sus efectos hidrodinámicos son muy importantes tanto en los estados fisiológicos como en los patológicos.

Dentina / Dentin

Si bien la dentina y la pulpa tienen marcadas diferencias en su composición y estructura, ambas están tan íntimamente ligadas por su origen embriológico, que cualquier cosa que afecte a la dentina lo hará sobre la pulpa y viceversa. El ejemplo más claro en ese sentido está dado por el líquido intersticial. Este líquido, semejante al plasma, pero con menos proteínas, constituye una continuidad entre ambos tejidos y sus efectos hidrodinámicos son muy importantes tanto en los estados fisiológicos como en los patológicos.

Dentina / Dentin

Si bien la dentina y la pulpa tienen marcadas diferencias en su composición y estructura, ambas están tan íntimamente ligadas por su origen embriológico, que cualquier cosa que afecte a la dentina lo hará sobre la pulpa y viceversa. El ejemplo más claro en ese sentido está dado por el líquido intersticial. Este líquido, semejante al plasma, pero con menos proteínas, constituye una continuidad entre ambos tejidos y sus efectos hidrodinámicos son muy importantes tanto en los estados fisiológicos como en los patológicos.(AU)

Inelastic deformation and microcracking process in human dentin.

Dentin is a mineralized collagen tissue with robust mechanical performance. Understanding the mechanical behavior of dentin and its relations to the dentinal structure can provides insight into the design strategies to achieve tooth functions. This study focuses on the inelastic deformation of human dentin and its underlying mechanisms. By combining four-point bending tests with fluorescent staining and laser scanning confocal microscopy, it was found that human dentin, especially root dentin, exhibited significant inelastic deformation and developed extensive microdamage in the form of microcracks prior to fracture. Dense and wavy microcracks spread uniformly across the tensile surface of root dentin, while compressive microcracks formed cross-hatched patterns. The presence of peritubular dentin in coronal dentin dramatically decreased the extent of microcracking, reducing inelasticity. Dentinal tubules were found to be initiation sites of both tensile and compressive microcracks. A unique crack propagation process was observed in root dentin under tension: numerous ring-shaped cracks formed at each dentinal tubule ahead of a growing crack tip. The advance of the tensile microcracks occurred by the merging of those ring-shaped cracks. The current findings on the microcracking process associated with inelastic deformation helps to understand the nature of strength and toughness in dentin, as well as the mechanical significance for structural variations across the whole tooth.

Dentin inhibits the antibacterial effect of new and conventional endodontic irrigants.

INTRODUCTION: This in vitro study aimed to compare the antibacterial effect of a new irrigant, QMiX, with that of conventional irrigation solutions in the presence or absence of dentin powder. METHODS: Dentin powder was prepared from bovine incisors and sterilized. The following irrigants were tested against Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC 29212): 6% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), 1% NaOCl, QMiX, 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX), and 17% EDTA. Sterilized saline solution was used as negative control. Survival of bacteria exposed to the irrigants in the presence or absence of dentin was monitored under planktonic conditions. Colony-forming units were counted, and log-transformed numbers were analyzed by using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. P values less than .05 were considered significant. RESULTS: In the absence of dentin, after 10 seconds of contact with the bacterial suspension, 6% NaOCl showed the lowest bacterial count; the difference to the negative control was significant. After 30 seconds, 6% NaOCl displayed 0 colony-forming units per milliliter, whereas 1% NaOCl and QMiX showed reduced number of colonies in comparison with the negative control. After 1 minute, both concentrations of NaOCl presented no bacterial growth and QMiX reduced the number of colonies, but EDTA and CHX had bacterial counts similar to the negative control. Dentin had a significant inhibitory effect on 6% NaOCl (10 seconds), 1% NaOCl (10 seconds and 1 minute), and QMiX (10 seconds and 1 minute). After 6 hours, both concentrations of NaOCl, QMiX, and CHX killed all bacteria, regardless of the presence of dentin. CONCLUSIONS: Six percent NaOCl was the most effective irrigant against E. faecalis. Saline and EDTA had no measurable antibacterial effect. Dentin delayed the antibacterial activity of NaOCl and QMiX but did not completely prevent their action.

Root repair after contact with mini-implants: systematic review of the literature.

This systematic review identified and qualified the current evidence of dental root damage and repair after contact with mini-implants. The electronic databases Cochrane library, Ovid, Scirus, Scopus, and Virtual Health Library were used to search original articles from 1980 to December 2011. The inclusion criteria to select the articles were 1. randomized controlled trials and prospective clinical studies based on trials involving humans, 2. randomized controlled studies in animals, 3. use of mini-implants with a diameter less than 2.5 mm, and 4. root contact evaluation associated with the use of orthodontic mini-implants. Two authors independently reviewed and extracted data from the selected studies and a methodological quality assessment process was used to rank the studies classifying them as low moderate or high quality. The searches retrieved 579 citations. After initial selection, 17 studies were considered eligible and their full texts were assessed. Four of those were excluded because root damage was not evaluated and two were excluded because of overlapping samples. Eleven articles, nine in animals and two in humans, fulfilled the inclusion criteria. From these, two studies were ranked as presenting high methodological quality, eight were judged to be of moderate, and one of low quality. The evidence found suggested that the quality of root repair depends on the amount of damage caused by the mini-implant. When the damage is limited to the cementum or dentin, healing and almost complete and repair of the periodontal structure can occur. Mini-implants that injured the pulp were less likely to result in complete repair of the periodontal tissues.

Resistência de união de restaurações diretas em resina composta em dentina humana previamente submetida à erosão ácida / Microtensile bond strength of composite resin direct restorations on dentin previously submitted to acid erosion

A lesão não cariosa causada pela dissolução da estrutura dentária sem o envolvimento bacteriano é denominada lesão de erosão dental. Existe ainda a falta de consenso quanto ao tratamento dessas lesões, além de pouco conhecimento quanto ao comportamento delas frente aos procedimentos adesivos. Dentre os mais realizados, tratamentos através de restaurações adesivas têm sido os de melhor resultado. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a resistência de união (TBS) de restaurações de resina composta realizadas sobre um substrato de dentina erodida simulada, utilizando dois sistemas adesivos diferentes. 40 terceiros molares humanos não irrompidos tiveram o esmalte do terço oclusal completamente removidos, deixando a dentina exposta. Após ter sua superfície dentinária regularizada com lixa de carbeto de silício granulação #600, cada dente foi dividido ao meio, criando assim, 40 amostras pareadas, sendo uma das metades a amostra controle e a outra, experimental. Esta passou por um protocolo de criação de lesão de erosão simulada. Sobre o substrato dentinário de todas as amostras, foram confeccionadas restaurações em resina composta Z350 (3M ESPE). Previamente às restaurações, 20 amostras controle e suas respectivas experimentais foram condicionadas utilizando ácido forfórico 37% e sistema adesivo Adper Single Bond 2 (3M ESPE) (amostras CSB e ESB). As outras 20 amostras receberam o sistema adesivo auto-condicionante Clearfill SE (Kuraray) (amostras CCFe ECF). As amostras produziram palitos de aproximadamente 1,0 mm2 que foram submetidos ao teste de microtração com velocidade média de 0,5 mm/min até a fratura. Resultados estatísticos mostraram haver diferença significativa entre os grupos (usando ANOVA 1 variância, F=4,643). As amostras experimentais tratadas previamente com o adesivo Clearfill SE (ECF) mostraram valores de resistência de união significativamente maios altos quando comparadas com os valores dos outros grupos (m=42.16 ±20.509 Mpa) (p=0,0082).

Non carious lesions caused by dentals structure dissolution without involving bacterial acids are called dental erosion. There is still limited information regarding which treatments should be considered, as well as to how the eroded dentin behaves in adhesive procedures. This study aims to evaluate the effect of different adhesive systems on micro-tensile bond strength (TBS) on eroded dentin and its paired sound substrate sample. 40 non irrupted third human molars had the oclusal enamel removed with a low-speed diamond saw and their exposed superficial dentin surfaces were submitted to polishing with wet # 600-grit silicon carbide sandpaper to remove remaining enamel and plane the surface. Each molar was divided into two equal halves originating 40 paired samples- one control and one experimental. All experimental samples underwent a pH cycling protocol to create a simulated dental erosion lesion. A composite resin Z350 (3M ESPE) restoration was built on each samples surface. Previous to restoration, control group and their respective experimental halves were divided into 2 sub-groups. 20 control + experimental samples were treated with 37% phosphoric acid and Adper Single Bond 2 (3M ESPE) (CSB and ESB); The other 20 control+ experimental samples were treated with Clearfill SE (Kuraray) (CSE and ESE). All 40 restored teeth were cut yielding stick-shapped samples with a cross-sectional area of approximately 1.0 mm2 and were submitted to a micro-tensile force running at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min until fracture. Statistic results showed significant difference among the groups (using the ANOVA test F= 4,643). The eroded dentin samples submitted to surface treatment with Clearfill SE (ECF) prior to restoration showed significantly higher bond strength results when compared to all the other groups (m=42.16 ±20.509 Mpa) (p=0,0082).