Color change, tooth sensitivity, aesthetic self-perceptions and quality of life after at-home dental bleaching / Mudança de cor, sensibilidade dental, autopercepção estética e qualidade de vida após clareamento dental caseiro

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the color change, tooth sensitivity, aesthetic self-perception and quality of life after at-home dental bleaching. Material and Methods: Dental examination was performed and the initial color of the upper right incisor was recorded using a spectrophotometer (Easyshade Compact, Vita Zahnfabrik) and CIELab parameters. Individual vinyl trays were delivered to the patients (n=37) who were instructed to use the carbamide peroxide 16% (Total Blanc Home C16%, DFL) for 2 hours daily for 2 weeks. One-week after the end of treatment, measurements were repeated to calculate color (ΔEab,ΔE00) and whiteness index (ΔWID) variations. Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) and Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ) questionnaires were applied before and 30 days after treatment. Tooth sensitivity was by checked by visual analogue scale (VAS). Spearnan's correlation tests were used to verify the possible relation between color change parameters and sensitivity. The Wilcoxon test was applied for results obtained by OHIP and PIDAQ questionnaires. Results: Significant color change was observed after 14 days, regardless of the considered parameter. There was no significant correlation between sensitivity and color change. The dental self-confidence domain increased after bleaching (p = 0.029) and the psychological impact decreased (p = 0.001). Conclusion:At-home dental bleaching was effective on the overall whitening and the color change was not related to tooth sensitivity. The bleaching treatment had a positive impact on the quality of life, reducing psychological discomfort and improving dental self-confidence and aesthetic self-perception. (AU)

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a mudança de cor, sensibilidade dental, autopercepção estética e qualidade de vida após clareamento dental caseiro. Material e Métodos: Uma consulta inicial foi realizada e a cor inicial do incisivo superior direito foi registrada usando um espectrofotômetro (Easyshade Compact, Vita Zahnfabrik) e parâmetros CIELab. Moldeiras individuais confeccionadas em vinil foram entregues aos pacientes participantes (n = 37), que foram instruídos a usar o gel à base de peróxido de carbamida 16% (Total Blanc Home C16%, DFL) durante 2 horas diárias durante 2 semanas. Uma semana após o término do tratamento, as medidas foram repetidas para calcular a variação de cor (ΔEab, ΔE00) e o índice de brancura (ΔWID). Os questionários OHIP (Oral Health Impact Profile) e PIDAQ (Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire) foram aplicados antes e 30 dias após o tratamento. A sensibilidade dental foi verificada por meio da escala visual análoga (VAS). Os testes de correlação de Spearnan foram utilizados para verificar a possível relação entre os parâmetros de mudança de cor e sensibilidade. O teste Wilcoxon foi aplicado para os resultados obtidos pelos questionários OHIP e PIDAQ. Resultados: Mudança de cor significativa foi observada após 14 dias, independentemente do parâmetro considerado. Não houve correlação significativa entre a sensibilidade e a mudança de cor. O domínio da autoconfiança dental aumentou após o branqueamento (p = 0,029) e o impacto psicológico diminuiu (p = 0,001). Conclusão: O clareamento dental caseiro foi eficaz no branqueamento geral e a mudança de cor não estava relacionada à sensibilidade dental. O tratamento clareador teve um impacto positivo na qualidade de vida, reduzindo o desconforto psicológico e melhorando a autoconfiança dental e a autopercepção estética.(AU)

Thiourethane-functionalized fillers: biological properties and degradation resistance

Abstract This study determined the effect of thiourethane-functionalized fillers (TU) on the antimicrobial properties, cytotoxicity, degree of conversion (DC), water sorption (Wsp) and solubility (Wsl) of experimental composites. TU-modified fillers were added at different ratios in experimental composites: 0 (Control-TU0), 25% (TU25), 50% (TU50), 75% (TU75) and 100wt% (TU100). The antimicrobial properties were detected through the exhaustion test and counting of Streptococus mutans colonies for biofilm formation. Cytotoxicity to human gingival fibroblasts was evaluated in three different parameters: XTT (2,3-Bis-(2-Methoxy-4-Nitro-5-Sulfophenyl)-2H-Tetrazolium-5-Carboxanilide), NRU (Neutral Red Uptake assay) and CVDE (Crystal Violet Dye Exclusion test)) at the same cells. ELISA was used to measure the IL-6 and b-FGF biomarkers. DC was determined by Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy, while Wsp and Wsl by mass variations. Inhibitory capacity of biofilm formation was not observed for any material. All groups presented at least 70% of cell survival within the observed periods (24h and 7 days). Positive control (toxic) had high IL-6 values and low b-FGF values. No significant variations in DC, Wsp, and Wsl were observed among the experimental groups. The use of thiourethane did not present antimicrobial and cytotoxic activity and the tested materials presented equivalent properties to those conventionally used in dentistry.