Resin-dentin bond stability of etch-and-rinse adhesive systems with different concentrations of MMP inhibitor GM1489

Abstract Enzymatic degradation of the hybrid layer can be accelerated by the activation of dentin metalloproteinases (MMP) during the bonding procedure. MMP inhibitors may be used to contain this process. Objective To evaluate the degree of conversion (DC%), dentin bond strength (µTBS) (immediate and after 1 year of storage in water), and nanoleakage of an experimental (EXP) and a commercial (SB) adhesive system, containing different concentrations of the MMP inhibitor GM1489: 0, 1 µM, 5 µM and 10 µM. Methodology DC% was evaluated by FT-IR spectroscopy. Dentin bond strength was evaluated by µTBS test. Half of beams were submitted to the µTBS test after 24 h and the other half, after storage for 1 year. From each tooth and storage time, 2 beams were reserved for nanoleakage testing. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey's test to compare means (α=0.05). Results All adhesive systems maintained the µTBS after 1 year of storage. Groups with higher concentrations of inhibitor (5 µM and 10 µM) showed higher µTBS values than groups without inhibitor or with 1 µM. The nanoleakage values of all groups showed no increase after 1 year of storage and values were similar for SB and EXP groups, in both storage periods. The inhibitor did not affect the DC% of the EXP groups, but the SB5 and SB10 groups showed higher DC% values than those of SB0 and SB1. Conclusions The incorporation of GM1489 in the adhesive systems had no detrimental effect on DC%. The concentrations of 5 µM GM1489 for SB and 5 µM or 10 µM for EXP provided higher μTBS than groups without GM1489, in the evaluation after 1 year of storage; whereas the concentration of inhibitor did not affect adhesive systems nanoleakage.

Can composition and preheating improve infiltrant characteristics and penetrability in demineralized enamel?

Abstract The composition of infiltrants can influence their physical properties, viscosity and depth of penetration (DP). Strategies are used to increase the DP, such as the addition of diluents or the use of heat. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of preheating and composition on physical properties and DP of infiltrants in demineralized enamel. The groups were assigned, and the following experimental formulations were made: 25%BisEMA +75%TEGDMA; 25%BisEMA +65%TEGDMA +10%ethanol; 25%BisEMA +65%TEGDMA +10%HEMA; 100%TEGDMA; 90%TEGDMA +10%ethanol; 90%TEGDMA +10%HEMA. The samples were photoactivated at two temperatures (25°C and 55°C). Degree of conversion (DC) was performed using an infrared spectrophotometer. Elastic modulus (E), flexural strength (FS) and contact angle (CA) tests were also performed. The DP of an infiltrant in demineralized enamel was determined by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) using an indirect labeling technique. The data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test. DC increased after preheating in all the groups; however, 90%TEGDMA+10%ethanol showed the lowest DC for both temperatures, and the lowest E. Preheating did not influence E or FS. The CA increased at 55°C for most groups, but decreased for groups containing HEMA. Temperature did not seem to influence DP, and Icon showed the lowest DP values. The 100%TEGDMA composition showed more homogeneous penetration, whereas Icon showed heterogeneous and superficial penetration. The preheating technique does not improve all properties in all the material compositions. The composition of a material can influence and improve its properties.

Doxycycline release and antibacterial activity from PMMA/PEO electrospun fiber mats

Abstract Objective: To investigate the use of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) electrospun fiber mats containing different amounts of polyethylene oxide (PEO) as a doxycycline delivery system and to test antibacterial activity against an oral pathogen. Methodology: PMMA powders or PEO (mol wt 200 Kd) (10,20,30% w/w/) were dissolved in N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF) to obtain a final polymer concentration of 15% in DMF (w/v). 2% Doxycycline monohydrate was added to the solutions and submitted to vortex mixing. The solution was transferred to a plastic syringe and fit into a nanofiber electrospinning unit. The parameters applied were: voltage at 17.2 kV; distance of 20 cm between the needle tip and the collector plate; target speed at 2 m/min; and transverse speed at 1cm/min. Syringe pump speed was 0.15 mm/min. The drug release analysis was performed by removing aliquots of the drug-containing solution (in PBS) at specific periods. Doxycycline release was quantified using RP-HPLC. Fiber mats from all groups had their antibacterial action tested against S. mutans based on inhibition halos formed around the specimens. The experiments were performed in triplicate. Gravimetric analysis at specific periods was performed to determine any polymer loss. Morphological characterization of the electrospun fibers was completed under an optical microscope followed by SEM analysis. Results: The addition of PEO to the PMMA fibers did not affect the appearance and diameter of fibers. However, increasing the %PEO caused higher doxycycline release in the first 24 h. Fibers containing 30% PEO showed statistically significant higher release when compared with the other groups. Doxycycline released from the fibers containing 20% or 30% of PEO showed effective against S. mutans. Conclusion: The incorporation of PEO at 20% and 30% into PMMA fiber mat resulted in effective drug release systems, with detected antibacterial activity against S. mutans.

Composite-derived monomers affect cell viability and cytokine expression in human leukocytes stimulated with Porphyromonas gingivalis

Abstract Objectives: Dental composites release unreacted resin monomers into the oral environment, even after polymerization. Periodontal cells are, therefore, exposed to substances that potentially elicit the immune inflammatory response. The underlying molecular mechanisms associated with the interaction between resin monomers and human immune cells found in the gingival crevicular fluid are not fully understood yet. This study investigated the ability of bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate (BISGMA), urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) and triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) to induce apoptosis and cytokine release by human leukocytes stimulated with a periodontal pathogen. Methodology: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from 16 healthy individuals were included in this study. To determine the toxicity, the PBMC were incubated for 20 hours, with monomers, for the analysis of cell viability using MTT assay. To evaluate cell death in the populations of monocytes and lymphocytes, they were exposed to sub-lethal doses of each monomer and of heat-inactivated Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) for 5 hours. Secretions of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α were determined by ELISA after 20 hours. Results: UDMA and TEGDMA induced apoptosis after a short-time exposure. Bacterial challenge induced significant production of IL-1β and TNF-α (p<0.05). TEGDMA reduced the bacterial-induced release of IL-1β and TNF-α, whereas UDMA reduced IL-1β release (p<0.05). These monomers did not affect IL-10 and IL-6 secretion. BISGMA did not significantly interfere in cytokine release. Conclusions: These results show that resin monomers are toxic to PBMC in a dose-dependent manner, and may influence the local immune inflammatory response and tissue damage mechanisms via regulation of bacterial-induced IL-1β and TNF-α secretion by PBMC.

Model resin composites incorporating ZnO-NP: activity against S. mutans and physicochemical properties characterization

Abstract Although resin composites are widely used in the clinical practice, the development of recurrent caries at composite-tooth interface still remains as one of the principal shortcomings to be overcome in this field. Objectives To evaluate the activity against S. mutans biofilm of model resin composites incorporating different concentrations of ZnO-nanoparticles (ZnO-NP) and characterize their physicochemical properties. Materials and Methods Different concentrations of ZnO-NP (wt.%): E1=0, E2=0.5, E3=1, E4=2, E5=5 and E6=10 were incorporated into a model resin composite consisting of Bis-GMA-TEGDMA and barium borosilicate particles. The activity against S. mutans biofilm was evaluated by metabolic activity and lactic acid production. The following physicochemical properties were characterized: degree of conversion (DC%), flexural strength (FS), elastic modulus (EM), hardness (KHN), water sorption (Wsp), water solubility (Wsl) and translucency (TP). Results E3, E4, E5 and E6 decreased the biofilm metabolic activity and E5 and E6 decreased the lactic acid production (p<0.05). E6 presented the lowest DC% (p<0.05). No significant difference in FS and EM was found for all resin composites (p>0.05). E5 and E6 presented the lowest values of KHN (p<0.05). E6 presented a higher Wsp than E1 (p<0.05) and the highest Wsl (p<0.05). The translucency significantly decreased as the ZnO- NP concentration increased (p<0.05). Conclusions The incorporation of 2 - 5 wt.% of ZnO-NP could endow antibacterial activity to resin composites, without jeopardizing their physicochemical properties.

Effects of triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) on the odontoclastic differentiation ability of human dental pulp cells

Abstract Objectives: The primary purpose of this study was to examine the effects of triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) on odontoclastic differentiation in the dental pulp tissue. Material and Methods: The effects of different TEGDMA dosages on the odontoclastic differentiation capability of dental pulp cells were analyzed in vitro using the following methodologies: i) flow cytometry and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining; ii) apoptotic effects using Annexin V staining; iii) mRNA expression of osteoprotegerin (OPG) and receptor activator of nuclear factor (NF)-kB ligand (RANKL) genes by quantitative Real-time PCR (qRT-PCR); and iv) OPG and RANKL protein expression by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: TEGDMA caused relatively less odontoclastic differentiation in comparison with the control group; however, odontoclastic differentiation augmented with increasing doses of TEGDMA (p<0.05). The mRNA and protein expression of OPG was lower in TEGDMA treated pulp cells than in the control group (p<0.05). While the mRNA expression of RANKL remained unchanged compared to the control group (p>0.05), its protein expression was higher than the control group (p<0.05). In addition, TEGDMA increased the apoptosis of dental pulp cells dose dependently. Conclusions: TEGDMA reduced the odontoclastic differentiation ability of human dental pulp cells. However, odontoclastic differentiation ratios increased proportionally with the increasing dose of TEGDMA.

Degree of conversion and bond strength of resin-cements to feldspathic ceramic using different curing modes

Abstract Resin cements have led to great advances in dental ceramic restoration techniques because of their ability to bond to both dental structures and restorative materials. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the performance of resin cements when different curing modes are used, by evaluating the degree of conversion and bond strength to a ceramic substrate. Material and Methods Three resin cements were evaluated, two dual-cured (Variolink II and RelyX ARC) and one light-cured (Variolink Veneer). The dual-cured resin cements were tested by using the dual activation mode (base and catalyst) and light-activation mode (base paste only). For degree of conversion (DC) (n=5), a 1.0 mm thick feldspathic ceramic disc was placed over the resin cement specimens and the set was light activated with a QTH unit. After 24 h storage, the DC was measured with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). For microshear bond strength testing, five feldspathic ceramic discs were submitted to surface treatment, and three cylindrical resin cement specimens were bonded to each ceramic surface according to the experimental groups. After 24 h, microshear bond testing was performed at 0.5 mm/min crosshead speed until the failure. Data were submitted to one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey test (p<0.05). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used for classifying the failure modes. Results Higher DC and bond strength values were shown by the resin cements cured by using the dual activation mode. The Variolink II group presented higher DC and bond strength values when using light-activation only when compared with the Variolink Veneer group. Conclusion The base paste of dual-cured resin cements in light-activation mode can be used for bonding translucent ceramic restorations of up to or less than 1.0 mm thick.

Evaluation of phenyl-propanedione on yellowing and chemical-mechanical properties of experimental dental resin-based materials

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the influence of phenyl-propanedione on yellowing and chemical-mechanical properties of experimental resin-based materials photoactivated using different light curing units (LCUs). Material and Methods Experimental resin-based materials with the same organic matrix (60:40 wt% BisGMA:TEGDMA) were mechanically blended using a centrifugal mixing device. To this blend, different photoinitiator systems were added in equimolar concentrations with aliphatic amine doubled by wt%: 0.4 wt% CQ; 0.38 wt% PPD; or 0.2 wt% CQ and 0.19 wt% PPD. The degree of conversion (DC), flexural strength (FS), Young’s modulus (YM), Knoop hardness (KNH), crosslinking density (CLD), and yellowing (Y) were evaluated (n=10). All samples were light cured with the following LCUs: a halogen lamp (XL 2500), a monowave LED (Radii), or a polywave LED (Valo) with 16 J/cm2. The results were analysed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey’s test (α=0.05). Results No statistical differences were found between the different photoinitiator systems to KNH, CLS, FS, and YM properties (p≥0.05). PPD/CQ association showed the higher DC values compared with CQ and PPD isolated systems when photoactivated by a polywave LED (p≤0.05). Y values were highest for the CQ compared with the PPD systems (p≤0.05). Conclusion PPD isolated system promoted similar chemical and mechanical properties and less yellowing compared with the CQ isolated system, regardless of the LCU used.

Effects of the application techniques of self-adhesive resin cements on the interfacial integrity and bond strength of fiber posts to dentin

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the influence of an application technique of a glass-fiber post using self-adhesive resin cements on the push-out bond strength and the presence of bubbles in the root thirds. The cements were either applied according to the manufacturer's instruction or using a commercial delivering system (Centrix), at which the cement pastes were collected and applied after manipulation. Material and Methods: Self-adhesive resin cements (RelyX U200/3M ESPE-U200; Maxcem Elite/Kerr-MAX; Clearfil SA Cement/Kuraray-CSA) and a conventional cement (RelyX ARC/3M ESPE-ARC) were used to cement a post and applied either based on the manufacturer's instructions or using a Centrix syringe to deliver the cements directly onto the post of choice, or directly into canal. The roots were scanned with a micro-computed tomography (μCT) and then sectioned into nine 1-mm thick slices for a push-out bond strength test. The μCT images showed the percentage of bubbles in the root thirds (cervical, medium, and apical). Data were analyzed with three-way ANOVA/Tukey (α=0.05). Results: Triple interaction was not significant (p>0.05). The interaction “material” vs “root third” was not significant. A significant interaction was observed between “material” vs “application technique” (p<0.05). For ARC, U200, and MAX, significantly lower percentages of bubbles were observed when the Centrix syringe delivered the cements. Equivalent percentages of voids were observed for CSA, irrespective of the application technique (p>0.05). Significantly higher bond strength was observed when the self-adhesive resin cements were applied using the Centrix delivery system, in comparison with the manufacturer's instructions (p<0.05). Bond strength varied with the root third: cervical>medium>apical (p<0.05). No correlations were found between the bond strength and voids. Conclusions: Bond strength and voids are negatively influenced by the conventional application technique for luting fiber posts. The delivery system (Centrix) seems to produce better results when cementing fiber posts.

Comparative in vitro evaluation of CAD/CAM vs conventional provisional crowns

ABSTRACT Objective This study compared the marginal gap, internal fit, fracture strength, and mode of fracture of CAD/CAM provisional crowns with that of direct provisional crowns. Material and Methods An upper right first premolar phantom tooth was prepared for full ceramic crown following tooth preparation guidelines. The materials tested were: VITA CAD-Temp®, Polyetheretherketone “PEEK”, Telio CAD-Temp, and Protemp™4 (control group). The crowns were divided into four groups (n=10), Group1: VITA CAD-Temp®, Group 2: PEEK, Group 3: Telio CAD-Temp, and Group 4: Protemp™4. Each crown was investigated for marginal and internal fit, fracture strength, and mode of fracture. Statistical analysis was performed using GraphPad Prism software version 6.0. Results The average marginal gap was: VITA CAD-Temp® 60.61 (±9.99) µm, PEEK 46.75 (±8.26) µm, Telio CAD-Temp 56.10 (±5.65) µm, and Protemp™4 193.07(±35.96) µm (P<0.001). The average internal fit was: VITA CAD-Temp® 124.94 (±22.96) µm, PEEK 113.14 (±23.55) µm, Telio CAD-Temp 110.95 (±11.64) µm, and Protemp™4 143.48(±26.74) µm. The average fracture strength was: VITA CAD-Temp® 361.01 (±21.61) N, PEEK 802.23 (±111.29) N, Telio CAD-Temp 719.24 (±95.17) N, and Protemp™4 416.40 (±69.14) N. One-way ANOVA test showed a statistically significant difference for marginal gap, internal gap, and fracture strength between all groups (p<0.001). However, the mode of fracture showed no differences between the groups (p>0.05). Conclusions CAD/CAM fabricated provisional crowns demonstrated superior fit and better strength than direct provisional crowns.

Efeito de inibidores da atividade proteolítica na resistência de união de pino de fibra de vidro à dentina radicular após 12 meses / Effect of proteolytic activity inhibitors on bond strength of glass-fiber post to radicular dentin up to 12 months

O estabelecimento de uma camada híbrida adequada no canal radicular representa um dos principais desafios clínicos devido à dificuldade de acesso. Dessa forma, o uso de inibidores proteolíticos poderia tornar-se um recurso favorável. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito de inibidores proteolíticos na união de pino de fibra de vidro fixado com cimento adesivo, considerando os terços radiculares e tempos distintos, por meio da resistência de união (RU). Cento e quarenta e quatro raízes bovinas foram selecionadas e divididas em 6 grupos de tratamento, e redivididas em 3 subgrupos de acordo com os tempos de avaliação de 24 horas, 6 e 12 meses (n=8). Após o tratamento endodôntico e desobturação padronizados, as raízes foram cimentadas com pinos de fibra de vidro cônicos (Exacto/Angelus). As raízes foram tratadas com sistema adesivo convencional de três passos, Adper Scotchbond Multipurpose/ 3M ESPE (SBMP) e cimento dual RelyX ARC/ 3M ESPE. Após prévia divisão, foram alocadas em grupos CN (Controle Negativo- sem pré tratamento associado), CP (Controle Positivo- com agentes ativador e catalisador), EDTA (ácido etilenodiamino tetra-acético a 17%), CHX (digluconato de clorexidina a 2%), E-5 (E- 64 a 5 µM) e E-10 (E-64 a 10 µM). Após 24 horas, as raízes foram seccionadas perpendicularmente ao longo eixo e identificadas quanto à região, obtendo-se fatias de 1 mm de espessura (cervical, médio e apical), que foram armazenadas em saliva artificial para serem testadas. Todas as fatias foram submetidas ao teste de extrusão (push-out) na máquina de teste universal (Instron) com célula de carga de 50 N a 0,5 mm/min. Os dados foram analisados pelo teste de ANOVA a três critérios e comparações múltiplas com Tukey, ambos com p<0,05. Após 24 horas, não se observou diferenças entre os tratamentos. Após 6 meses, a CHX demonstrou melhor desempenho, cujo efeito não se prorrogou até os 12 meses. O uso de inibidores proteolíticos não foram capazes de preservar a resistência de união dos pinos intrarradiculares até o tempo de 12 meses.(AU)

The adequate establishment of hybrid layer in the root canal on bonding process is still a clinical challenge due to its hard access. Thus, the use of proteolytic inhibitors could become a favorable tool. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of proteolytic inhibitors in the bonding of a glass- fiber post fixed with a luting cement, regarding the root thirds and different times through the bond strength. One hundred and forty four bovine roots were selected and divided into 6 treatment groups, and subdivided according to the time of evaluation of 24 hours, 6 and 12 months (n=8). After endodontic treatment and standardized removal procedure, the roots were cemented with tapered glass fiber posts (Exacto/ Angelus). The roots were treated with three-step etch-and-rinse adhesive system Adper Scotchbond Multipurpose/ 3M ESPE (SBMP) and dual cement RelyX ARC/ 3M ESPE. After previous division, CN (negative- control without pre associated treatment), CP (Control positive- with activator and catalyst agents) EDTA (17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) CHX (2% chlorhexidine digluconate) E-5 (5µM E-64) and E-10 (10µM E-64). After 24h, the roots were sectioned perpendicular to the long axis and identified according to third in 1mm thick slices (cervical, middle and apical), which were stored in artificial saliva to be tested. All slices were subjected to extrusion tests (push-out) in the universal test machine (Instron) at 50 N load cell at 0.5 mm/min. Data were analyzed with three-way ANOVA and multiple comparisons with Tukey test, both with p <0.05. After 24 hours, no differences were observed between treatments. After 6 months, CHX showed better performance, which did not last up 12 months. The proteolytic inhibitors performed differently in the bonding process over time; only CHX promoted inhibition at 6 months. The use of proteolytic inhibitors were not able to maintain the bond strength of intraradicular posts up time of 12 months.(AU)

Influência do tempo de condicionamento ácido na alteração superficial, resistência de união e compressão da cerâmica de dissilicato de lítio / Influence of etching time on the superficial alterations, bond strength and compression resistence of lithium disilicate ceramic

Este estudo in vitro propôs analisar os padrões de condicionamento da superfície da cerâmica a base de dissilicato de lítio após três tempos de condicionamento com ácido fluorídrico a 10%, a influência desses tempos na resistência ao cisalhamento de cilindros cerâmicos e à compressão de placas cerâmicas cimentadas em esmalte de dentes bovinos. Para análise de superfície foram utilizadas 36 placas de cerâmica (IPS e.max Press), sem tratamento e condicionadas por 10s, 20s e 60s (E0,E10,E20,E60; n=3), observadas em MEV, energia dispersiva espectroscópica (EDS) e perfilômetro. Para o teste de resistência de união, 180 cilindros cerâmicos (2mm diâmetro x 2mm comprimento; n=20) foram condicionados e cimentados (80 m de espessura) com RelyX ARC em esmalte variando os sistemas adesivos {Silano+Single Bond (S); RelyX Ceramic Primer Silano +Single Bond (R); Single Bond Universal (U)}, obtendo-se os grupos: E10S, E20S, E60S, E10R, E20R, E60R, E10U, E20U e E60U. Após 24h realizou-se o teste de cisalhamento (EMIC, 0,5mm/min, 50Kgf). O teste de compressão ao esmalte (Kratos, 0,5mm/min 50Kgf) foi realizado após 24h da cimentação de 60 placas cerâmicas quadradas (5x5mm com 1mm de espessura; n=10), condicionadas e cimentadas (RelyX ARC, 80m) variando os sistemas adesivos R e U (10R, 20R, 60R, 10U, 20U e 60U). Os resultados da análise em MEV mostraram que foi mantido o mesmo padrão de condicionamento, porém, mais evidenciado com o aumento do tempo de tratamento. A quantidade de sílicio observada em EDS foi: E0:24,73% < E10:61,10% < E20:67,50% = E60:67,54% e a rugosidade: E0: 6,25 m < E10: 10,6m < E20: 12,0m < E60: 18,0m. Para os resultados dos ensaios de cisalhamento foi usado um modelo linear generalizado, com distribuição normal para a variável resposta e função de ligação do tipo raiz quadrada. Para compressão, usamos um modelo linear normal. Em ambos os casos, a hipótese de normalidade dos desvios foi verificada a partir do Q-Q Plot e do Teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov. Para os testes de cisalhamento (MPa), independente do tempo de condicionamento, o grupo S apresentou os menores valores, enquanto os grupos R e U apresentaram valores semelhantes (E10S:84,2±7,2A/a, E10R:124,4±7,9A/b, E10U:117,2±7,8A/b, E20S:102,3±7,6B/a, E20R:146,2±8,2B/b, E20U:138,4±7,9B/b, E60S:107,2±7,8B/a, E60R:152,1±8,1B/b, E60U:144,1±8,1B/b). Para o teste de compressão (N), os valores Médios foram: 10R:869,8±122a, 10U:879,3±159a, 20R:795,0±219ab, 20U:852,3±227ab, 60R:772,7±162b, 60U:704,0±235b. O aumento do tempo de condicionamento da superfície da cerâmica a base de dissilicato de lítio aumentou a rugosidade superficial, não demonstrou diferença significativa da resistência de união de 20s par 60s, e apresentou leve diminuição para resistência de compressão.(AU)

The present in vitro study aimed to analyze the etching patterns of lithium disilicate based ceramic after three etching times with 10% hydrofluoric acid, and the influence of these times on the shear bond strength of ceramic cylinders and compression resistance of ceramic plates cemented to bovine enamel teeth. For the surface analysis, 36 ceramic plates (IPS e.max Press) were used untreated and etched for 10s, 20s and 60s (E0, E10, E20, E60; n = 3), as observed in SEM, energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and profilometry. For the bond strength test, 180 ceramic cylinders (2x2mm; n = 20) were etched and cemented with RelyX ARC (80 m thick) on the enamel varying adhesive systems {Silane + Single Bond (S); RelyX Ceramic Primer Silane + Single Bond (R); Single Bond Universal (U)}, yielding the groups: E10S, E20S, E60S, E10R, E20R, E60R, E10U, E20U and E60U. After 24h, the shear bond strength test was performed (EMIC, 0.5 mm/min, 50Kgf). The ceramic compression test (Kratos, 0.5 mm/min, 50Kgf) was performed 24h after etching and cementing (RelyX ARC, 80m) 60 square ceramic plates (5x5mm, 1mm thick; n = 10), varying R and U adhesive systems (10R, 20R, 60R, 10U, 20U and 60U). The same pattern of damage was maintained as seen in the SEM analysis, however, it worsened with increasing the etching time. The amounts of silicium seen on EDS were: E0: 24.73%

Influência na resistência de união de pinos de fibra de vidro com e sem retenções mecânicas em função dos materiais utilizados para cimentação: teste de 'push-out' / Influence on the bond strength of glass fiber posts with and without mechanical retentions depending of materials used for cementing: push-out test

Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a influência na resistência de união de pinos de fibra de vidro (PFV) com retenções mecânicas (CRM) e sem retenções (SR), associados a três materiais: RelyX ARC cimento resinoso convencional dual com sistema adesivo Adper Single Bond (ASB), convencional de 2 passos; RelyX U200 cimento resinoso auto condicionante dual e resina flow SDR foto ativada, com sistema adesivo Prime & Bond 2.1 (PB), convencional de 2 passos; nos terços cervical (C), médio (M) e apical (A), por meio do teste de push-out. Sessenta incisivos bovinos foram selecionados, tiveram as coroas seccionadas para padronizar 17mm de raiz e foram submetidas ao tratamento endodôntico, para posterior cimentação do PFV. Foram divididas aleatoriamente em 2 grupos (N=30), quanto ao tipo de PFV: CRM - com retenções mecânicas (Glassix+plus no2) e SR - sem retenções (Exacto no2). Todos os PFV apresentavam formato cônico. Cada grupo foi subdividido em 3 (N=10), quanto ao tipo de material: cimento RelyX ARC+ASB; cimento RelyX U200 (auto condicionante) e resina SDR+PB. Todas as orientações dos fabricantes para tempo de manipulação e foto ativação do material foram rigorosamente respeitadas. As raízes foram mantidas em saliva artificial e decorridas 24h da cimentação dos PFV, foram seccionadas perpendicularmente ao longo eixo, obtendo 9 fatias de aproximadamente 1mm, cuja identificação foi feita de acordo com o terço correspondente. O teste de push-out foi realizado em máquina de ensaio universal com célula de carga de 50N; velocidade de 0,5mm/min, da direção apical para a cervical da fatia até que o pino fosse deslocado, respeitando o formato cônico do canal radicular. Todos os espécimes foram analisados em microscopia óptica, aumento de 200 vezes, quanto aos tipos de falha ocorrido. Os dados foram tabulados considerando as variáveis dos diferentes materiais utilizados para a cimentação, presença ou não de retenções mecânicas nos PFV e terços radiculares. Os valores de resistência de união (Ru) obtidos foram submetidos ao teste de normalidade Kolmogorov- Smirnov, à análise de variância a três critérios (ANOVA) e ao teste LSD de Fisher (p<0,05). Os resultados mostraram diferença estatisticamente significante nos terços C, M e A, respectivamente para os cimentos ARC com pino Glassix+plus, média e desvio padrão (MPa) a seguir, 8,50 (4,76); 6,99 (3,55); 4,71 (2,13) e U200 com pino Exacto: 9,40 (4,93); 8,02 (4,67); 4,67 (1,86); a resina SDR não interagiu significativamente com os PFV CRM 6,78 (2,72); 5,97 (2,45); 2,67 (1,55) e SR 7,24 (3,55); 6,86 (2,84); 4,10 (1,90). A análise microscópica mostrou predominância de falhas adesivas entre cimento e dentina e mista para todos os grupos. O cimento U200 com pino Exacto apresentou o melhor desempenho, seguido do ARC com pino Glassix+plus. A resina SDR teve desempenho semelhante para ambos os PFV. Todos os grupos apresentaram valores de Ru maiores no terço cervical, intermediários no terço médio e menores no terço apical.(AU)

This study aimed to evaluate the influence on the bond strength of glass fiber posts (GFP) with mechanical retention (WMR) and without retentions (NR), associated with three materials: RelyX ARC total-etching resin cement dual cure with Adper Single Bond (ASB) adhesive system, conventional 2 steps; RelyX U200 self-etching resin cement dual cure, and flowable resin SDR, activated by light, with Prime & Bond 2.1 adhesive system conventional 2 steps in the cervical (C), medium (M) and apical (A) thirds by the "push-out" test. Were selected sixty bovine incisors, had the crowns sectioned to root was standardized 17mm, were submitted to endodontic treatment, for cementing the GFP later. Were randomly divided into 2 groups (N=30), according to the GFP: WMR - with mechanical retentions (Glassix+plus ≠2) and NR - without retentions (Exacto ≠2). All GFP had conic shape. Each group was divided into 3 (N=10), according to material: RelyX ARC+ASB, RelyX U200 (self-etching) and flowable resin SDR+PB. All guidelines of manufacturers to handling time and cure time of the material were strictly adhered. The roots were kept in artificial saliva and 24 hours after GFP cementing it were sectioned perpendicular to the long axis, obtaining nine slices of approximately 1mm, which identification was done according to the corresponding third. The "push-out" test was performed with a universal test machine, 50N load cell; crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min, the load was applied in an apical to cervical direction until the post dislodged from the specimen, respecting the conical shape of the root canal. Subsequently, all specimens were analyzed with optical microscopy 200 times increase to evaluate failure modes. Data were tabulated considering the materials used for cementing, presence or absence of mechanical retentions in GFP and root thirds. The bond strength values (BS) were submitted to Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test, three-way ANOVA and Fisher's LSD test (p<0.05). The values showed statistically significant differences in thirds C, M and A, respectively for the ARC with Glassix+plus, average and standard deviation (MPa): 8.50 (4.76); 6.99 (3.55); 4.71 (2.13) and U200 with Exact post: 9.40 (4.93); 8.02 (4.67); 4.67 (1.86). SDR resin does not significantly interacted with GFP WMR 6.78 (2.72); 5.97 (2.45); 2.67 (1.55) and NR 7.24 (3.55); 6.86 (2.84); 4.10 (1.90). The microscopic analysis showed predominance of failure between cement and dentine and mixed for all groups. U200 cement with Exacto post had the best performance, followed by ARC with Glassix+plus post, SDR resin has similar performance for both GFP. All groups showed BS values higher in the cervical third, intermediate in the middle third and smaller in the apical third.(AU)

O papel da concentração de nanofibras e da composição da matriz resinosa nas propriedades flexurais de compósitos experimentais baseados em nanofibras / Flexural properties of experimental nanofiber reinforced composite are affected by resin composition and nanofiber/resin ratio

O objetivo do presente estudo foi de avaliar a influência de soluções de resina com diferentes proporções de monômeros e diferentes concentrações em massa de nanofibras nas propriedades flexurais de compósitos resinosos experimentais reforçados com nanofibras de poliacrilonitrila (PAN). Materiais e métodos: Nanofibras de PAN foram produzidas pelo processo de eletrofiação e caraterizadas por teste de tração e microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). Os compósitos experimentais foram produzidos pela infiltração das mantas de nanofibras com diferentes misturas de BisGMA-TEGDMA (BisGMA/TEGDMA: proporções em % massa de 30/70, 50/50, e 70/30). Foram incorporadas diferentes concentrações em massa de nanofibras (de 0% a 8%). Espécimes em forma de barra foram seccionados a partir de blocos do compósito experimental e armazenados em água na temperatura de 37oC por 24h anteriormente à realização dos testes de flexão de três pontos. Foram avaliados a resistência flexural (RF), o módulo flexural (MF) e o trabalho de fratura (TF). Resultados: Os testes de tração das nanofibras de PAN demonstraram um comportamento anisotrópico das mantas de nanofibras. As propriedades mecânicas exibiram maiores valores na direção perpendicular ao eixo de rotação do coletor metálico utilizado na produção das fibras por eletrofiação. Maiores proporções de BisGMA nas misturas de resina resultaram em maiores valores de RF e MF, o que não ocorreu para os valores de TF. A adição de diferentes concentrações de nanofibras não afetou as propriedades de RF e MF em comparação com o grupo controle (resina pura) (p>0.05). No entanto, a adição das nanofibras promoveu um aumento significante do TF, principalmente para as misturas de resina com maior proporção de TEGDMA (p<0,05). Significância: A inclusão de nanofibras de PAN em resinas de modo a formar compósitos resinosos reforçados por nanofibras não afetou negativamente as propriedades flexurais do material e resultou em um aumento significativo da...

The present study had the objectives to evaluate the influence of different resin blends concentrations and nanofibers mass ratio on flexural properties of experimental Poliacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers reinforced composite. Materials and Methods: Poliacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers mats were produced by electrospinning and characterized by tensile testing and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Experimental resin-fiber composite beams were manufactured by infiltrating PAN nanofiber meshs with varied concentrations of BisGMA-TEGDMA resin blends (BisGMA/TEGDMA: 30/70, 50/50 and 70/30 weight %). The mass ratio of fiber to resin varied from 0% to 8%. Beams were cured and stored in water at 37oC. Flexural strength (FS), flexural modulus (FM) and work of fracture (WF) were evaluated by three-point bending test after 24 hs storage. Results: The tensile properties of the PAN nanofibers indicated an anisotropic behavior being always higher when tested in a direction perpendicular to the rotation of the collector drum. Except for WF, the other flexural properties (FS and FM) were always higher as the ratio of BisGMA to TEGDMA increased in the neat resin beams. The addition of different ratios of PAN fibers did not affect FS and FM of the composite beams as compared to neat resin beams (p>0.05). However, the addition of fibers significantly increased the WF of the composite beams, and this was more evident for the blends with higher TEGDMA ratios (p<0.05). Significance: The inclusion of PAN nanofibers into resin blends did not negatively affect the properties of the composite and resulted in an increase in toughness that is a desirable property for a candidate material for restorative application.

O papel da concentração de nanofibras e da composição da matriz resinosa nas propriedades flexurais de compósitos experimentais baseados em nanofibras / Flexural properties of experimental nanofiber reinforced composite are affected by resin composition and nanofiber/resin ratio

O objetivo do presente estudo foi de avaliar a influência de soluções de resina com diferentes proporções de monômeros e diferentes concentrações em massa de nanofibras nas propriedades flexurais de compósitos resinosos experimentais reforçados com nanofibras de poliacrilonitrila (PAN). Materiais e métodos: Nanofibras de PAN foram produzidas pelo processo de eletrofiação e caraterizadas por teste de tração e microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). Os compósitos experimentais foram produzidos pela infiltração das mantas de nanofibras com diferentes misturas de BisGMA-TEGDMA (BisGMA/TEGDMA: proporções em % massa de 30/70, 50/50, e 70/30). Foram incorporadas diferentes concentrações em massa de nanofibras (de 0% a 8%). Espécimes em forma de barra foram seccionados a partir de blocos do compósito experimental e armazenados em água na temperatura de 37oC por 24h anteriormente à realização dos testes de flexão de três pontos. Foram avaliados a resistência flexural (RF), o módulo flexural (MF) e o trabalho de fratura (TF). Resultados: Os testes de tração das nanofibras de PAN demonstraram um comportamento anisotrópico das mantas de nanofibras. As propriedades mecânicas exibiram maiores valores na direção perpendicular ao eixo de rotação do coletor metálico utilizado na produção das fibras por eletrofiação. Maiores proporções de BisGMA nas misturas de resina resultaram em maiores valores de RF e MF, o que não ocorreu para os valores de TF. A adição de diferentes concentrações de nanofibras não afetou as propriedades de RF e MF em comparação com o grupo controle (resina pura) (p>0.05). No entanto, a adição das nanofibras promoveu um aumento significante do TF, principalmente para as misturas de resina com maior proporção de TEGDMA (p<0,05). Significância: A inclusão de nanofibras de PAN em resinas de modo a formar compósitos resinosos reforçados por nanofibras não afetou negativamente as propriedades flexurais do material e resultou em um aumento significativo da...

The present study had the objectives to evaluate the influence of different resin blends concentrations and nanofibers mass ratio on flexural properties of experimental Poliacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers reinforced composite. Materials and Methods: Poliacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers mats were produced by electrospinning and characterized by tensile testing and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Experimental resin-fiber composite beams were manufactured by infiltrating PAN nanofiber meshs with varied concentrations of BisGMA-TEGDMA resin blends (BisGMA/TEGDMA: 30/70, 50/50 and 70/30 weight %). The mass ratio of fiber to resin varied from 0% to 8%. Beams were cured and stored in water at 37oC. Flexural strength (FS), flexural modulus (FM) and work of fracture (WF) were evaluated by three-point bending test after 24 hs storage. Results: The tensile properties of the PAN nanofibers indicated an anisotropic behavior being always higher when tested in a direction perpendicular to the rotation of the collector drum. Except for WF, the other flexural properties (FS and FM) were always higher as the ratio of BisGMA to TEGDMA increased in the neat resin beams. The addition of different ratios of PAN fibers did not affect FS and FM of the composite beams as compared to neat resin beams (p>0.05). However, the addition of fibers significantly increased the WF of the composite beams, and this was more evident for the blends with higher TEGDMA ratios (p<0.05). Significance: The inclusion of PAN nanofibers into resin blends did not negatively affect the properties of the composite and resulted in an increase in toughness that is a desirable property for a candidate material for restorative application.

A castor oil-containing dental luting agent: effects of cyclic loading and storage time on flexural strength

Favorable results in the use of castor oil polyurethane (COP) as pulp capping, membrane material, sealer, mouthwash and in bone repair, associated with the fact that Ricinus communis is not derived from petroleum and it is abundant in Brazil, encourage researches in the development of luting agents. Objectives This study compared the flexural strength (FS) of a castor oil-containing dental luting agent with a weight percentage of 10% (wt%) of calcium carbonate (COP10) with RelyX ARC (RX) after mechanical cycling (MC) and distilled water storage. Material and Methods Sixty-four specimens (25x2x2 mm) were fabricated and divided into two groups, COP10 and RX (control). Each group was divided into 4 subgroups (n=8) according to the storage time, 24 hours (24 h) or 60 days (60 d), and the performance (MC+FS) or not (only FS) of the mechanical cycling test. The FS (10 kN; 0.5 mm/min) and MC tests (10,000 cycles, 5 Hz, 0.5 mm/min) were carried out using an MTS-810 machine. The data were analyzed using ANOVA (α=0.05). Results The obtained FS (MPa) values were: COP10 24h- 19.04±2.41; COP10 60d- 17.92±3.54; RX 24h- 75.19±3.43; RX 60d- 88.77±6.89. All the RX specimens submitted to MC fractured, while the values for COP10 after MC were as follows: COP10 24h- 17.90±1.87 and COP10 60d- 18.60±1.60. Conclusions A castor oil-containing dental luting agent with a weight percentage of 10% (wt%) of calcium carbonate is resistant to mechanical cycling without decreases in flexural strength. However, mean COP10 showed only about 25% of the RelyX ARC mean flexural strength. .

Estudo preliminar da atividade antibacteriana do óleo essencial e da resina da Copaifera multijuga (óleo de copaíba), associados ao óxido de zinco e ao hidróxido de cálcio / Preliminary study of the activity antibacterial of the essential oil and of the resin of the Copaifera multijuaga (copaiba oil), associated to the zinc oxide and to calcium hydroxide

Atividade antibacteriana do óleo essencial e da resina da Copaire multijuga associados ao hidróxido de cálcio e ao óxido de zinco foi avaliada, visando sua introdução na Odontologia, tendo em vista as propriedades medicinais deste óleo. O óleo bruto foi submetido à análise por cromatografia gasosa e destilação para obtenção de suas frações (óleo essencial e a resina). Foram confeccionadas pastas experimentais de hidróxido de cálcio ou óxido de zinco associadas ao óleo essencial ou a resina de copaíba na proporção 1:1 ou 2:1. A avaliação da atividade antibacteriana foi realizada pelo Método de Difusão e pela determinação da Concentração Inibitória Mínima e da Concentração Bacteriana Mínima à frente à Pseudomonas aeruginosa e Streptococcus mutans. As pastas experimentais apresentaram atividade antibacteriana frente ao Streptococcus mutans; o óleo essencial apresentou melhor atividade antibacteriana do que a resina quando avaliadi isoladamente; o óleo bruto foi bacteriostático e bactericida frente ao Streptococcus mutans

Avaliaçäo da capacidade de penetraçäo dentinária radicular da clorexedina associada a três diferentes veículos / Evaluation of the ability of chlorexidine root dentin penetration in association to three different vehicles

Comparou-se a capacidade de penetraçäo dentinária da clorexidina utilizada na condiçäo de medicaçäo intracanal quando diluída em três diferentes veículos. Foram selecionados, desinfetados e reidratados 30 dentes humanos unirradiculares, para posterior preparo químico-cirúrgico dos canais radiculares. A manipulaçäo farmacêutica da medicaçäo visou obter clorexidina a 0,2 por cento, veiculada, no Grupo I, em água destilada, no Grupo II, em polietilenoglicol 400 e no Grupo III, em polietilenoglicol 1000. Às formulaçöes foi incorporada, até a completa saturaçäo, Rhodamina B 1 por cento. Em todos os canais preparados, foi dispensada uma alíquota de 10 µl da medicaçäo Rhodamina. Após o tempo experimental, foram realizados cortes transversais de 1 mm de espessura e estabelecidos os índices de penetraçäo dentinária, observando os três níveis radiculares (apical, médio e cervical). A análise dos resultados permitiu concluir que os espécimes do Grupo III (polietilenoglicol 1000) apresentaram os maiores índices de permeabilidade dentinária nos três níveis radiculares estudados, seguidos dos da água destilada e dos do polietilenoglicol 400

Análise histopatológica comparativa em polpa de dentes de cäes, após pulpotomia e utilizaçäo de pastas a base de hidróxido de cálcio em diferentes veículos / Histopathologic comparative analysis in dogs'vital teeth, after pulpotomy with calcium hydroxide pastes in different vehicles

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar comparativamente, mediante exame histopatológico, a reaçäo do tecido pulpar de dentes permanentes jovens de cäes, após pulpotomia e utilizaçäo de diferentes pastas a base de hidróxido de cálcio: grupo I - hidróxido de cálcio (0,5g) + polietileno glicol 400 (0,3ml); grupo II - hidróxido de cálcio (0,5g) + óxido de zinco (0,25g) + polietileno glicol 400 (0,3ml); grupo III - hidróxido de cálcio (0,5g) + carboximetilcelulose 1,66 por cento (0,5ml); grupo IV - hidróxido de cálcio (0,5g) + óxido de zinco (0,25g) + carboximetilcelulose 1,66 por cento (0,5ml). Com base nos resultados obtidos, pudemos concluir que: 1) as pastas avaliadas apresentaram boa tolerância tecidual, possibilitando evoluçäo reparativa, nos períodos de análise de 45, 90 e 150 dias; 2) em todos os grupos ocorreu formaçäo de barreira mineralizada completa, desenvolvendo-se em quantidade e qualidade, desde a condiçäo de massa amorfa, contendo resíduos diversos e grupamentos pulpares, até esboços de canalículos dentinários e tendência à ortodentina, no decorrer dos períodos, com melhores resultados no grupo II, seguido dos grupos I, IV e III