Morphological alterations of the apical foramen after foraminal enlargement: a systematic review of ex vivo studies / Alterações morfológicas do forame apical após ampliação foraminal: uma revisão sistemática de estudos ex vivo

Foraminal enlargement has been recommended to optimize the disinfection of infected root canals, although some authors still claim that the foramen should be kept in its original shape and position. This study aimed to evaluate morphological alterations of apical foramen after foraminal enlargement through a systematic review. An electronic search was conducted until April 2022. Ex vivo studies evaluating influence of foraminal enlargement in the morphologic changes of apical foramen were included. Studies without a control group or available full text were excluded. Foraminal deformation and area increase were considered as primary outcomes. Risk-of-bias assessment was performed according to a modified Joanna Briggs Institute's Checklist. From 702 studies retrieved, five were eligible. Most studies used single-rooted teeth, and rotary systems for instrumentation ranging from ­ 2 mm to + 1 mm to the apex. All studies found increased major foramen deformation after foraminal enlargement. Among four studies that evaluated foraminal area, all found increased area after foraminal enlargement. Insufficient data for touched/untouched walls by instruments and dentinal microcrack formation was observed. A low risk of bias was found. Foraminal enlargement during root canal preparation seems to increase deformation and major apical foramen area. Future investigations with standardized methodologies are encouraged (AU)

A ampliação foraminal tem sido recomendada para otimizar a desinfecção de canais radiculares infectados, embora alguns autores ainda afirmem que o forame deve ser mantido em sua forma e posição originais. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar alterações morfológicas do forame apical após ampliação foraminal por meio de uma revisão sistemática. Uma busca eletrônica foi realizada até abril de 2022. Foram incluídos estudos ex vivo que avaliaram a influência da ampliação foraminal nas alterações morfológicas do forame apical. Foram excluídos estudos sem grupo controle ou com texto completo indisponível. A deformação foraminal e o aumento da área foram considerados desfechos primários. A avaliação do risco de viés foi realizada de acordo com uma lista de verificação modificada do Instituto Joanna Briggs. Dos 702 registros recuperados, cinco foram elegíveis. A maioria dos estudos utilizou dentes unirradiculares e sistemas rotatórios para instrumentação, com comprimento de trabalho variando de ­ 2 mm a + 1 mm até o ápice. Todos os estudos encontraram aumento da deformação do forame maior após ampliação foraminal. Dos quatro estudos que avaliaram a área foraminal, todos encontraram aumento de área após alargamento foraminal. Foram observados dados insuficientes para paredes tocadas/intocadas pelos instrumentos e formação de microfissuras dentinárias. Um baixo risco de viés foi encontrado. A ampliação foraminal durante o preparo do canal radicular parece aumentar a deformação e a área do forame apical. Futuras investigações com metodologias padronizadas são incentivadas (AU)

Bleaching gel volume influences hydrogen peroxide diffusion, inflammation, and the presence of nitric oxide in the pulp tissue: in vitro and in vivo model

Abstract Objective To assess whether bleaching gel volume influences chromatic changes, hydrogen peroxide (HP) diffusion, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the pulp tissue. Methodology A total of 60 bovine teeth were divided into four groups, according to bleaching gel volume (n=15): without gel (WG); V30 (30 µL of 35% HP); V60 (60 µL); and V120 (120 μL). HP diffusion analysis was performed in the first session (T1). Chromatic changes (ΔE, ΔE00, and WID) were assessed after the first (T1), second (T2), third (T3) sessions, and 15 d (T4) after the end of treatment. Moreover, 20 rats were randomly divided into four groups (n=10) and their upper first molars were treated with different gel volumes: control (no treatment); V2 (2 μL of 17.5% HP); V4 (4 μL); and V8 (8 μL). After 24 h, rats were euthanized and the specimens processed for histological and immunohistochemical (nitric oxide synthase) evaluation. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests (p<0.05). Results In vitro (bovine teeth), chromatic changes were not influenced by bleaching gel volume, showing similar values in all groups and sessions, except for the control group (p<0.05). The V120 group had the highest HP diffusion values (p<0.05). In vivo (pulp tissue), the V4 and V8 groups showed the highest inflammatory infiltrate in the pulp and significant oxidative stress (p<0.05). Conclusion The adverse effects on the dental pulp related to HP diffusion, pulp inflammation, and oxidative stress depend on bleaching gel volume, while the bleaching effect is not proportional to the volume used.

Biocompatibility, biomineralization, and maturation of collagen by rtr®, bioglass and dm bone® materials

Abstract This study evaluated the biocompatibility, biomineralization, and collagen fiber maturation induced by Resorbable Tissue Replacement (RTR®; β-tricalcium phosphate [TCP]), Bioglass (BIOG; bioactive glass), and DM Bone® (DMB; hydroxyapatite and β-TCP) in vivo. Sixty-four polyethylene tubes with or without (control group; CG) materials (n=8/group/period) were randomly implanted in the subcutaneous tissue of 16 male Wistar rats (four per rat), weighting 250 to 280 g. The rats were killed after 7 and 30 days (n=8), and the specimens were removed for analysis of inflammation using hematoxylin-eosin; biomineralization assay using von Kossa (VK) staining and polarized light (PL); and collagen fiber maturation using picrosirius red (PSR). Nonparametric data were statistically analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests, and parametric data by one-way ANOVA test (p<0.05). At 7 days, all groups induced moderate inflammation (p>0.05). At 30 days, there was mild inflammation in the BIOG and CG, and moderate inflammation in the RTR and DMB groups, with a significant difference between the CG and RTR (p<0.05). The fibrous capsule was thick at 7 days and predominantly thin at 30 days in all groups. All materials exhibited structures that stained positively for VK and PL. Immature collagen fibers were predominant at 7 and 30 days in all groups (p>0.05), although DMB exhibited more mature fibers than BIOG at 30 days (p<0.05). RTR, BIOG, and DMB were biocompatible, inducing inflammation that reduced over time and biomineralization in the subcutaneous tissue of rats. DMB exhibited more mature collagen fibers than BIOG over a longer period.

Resumo Este estudo avaliou a biocompatibilidade, biomineralização e maturação das fibras de colágeno induzidas por Resorbable Tissue Replacement (RTR®; fosfato β-tricálcico [TCP]), Bioglass (BIOG; vidro bioativo) e DM Bone® (DMB; hidroxiapatita e β-TCP) in vivo. Sessenta e quatro tubos de polietileno com ou sem (grupo controle; GC) os materiais (n=8/grupo/período) foram implantados aleatoriamente em tecido subcutâneo de 16 ratos machos Wistar (quatro por rato), pesando entre 250 a 280g. Os ratos foram mortos após 7 e 30 dias (n=8), e as amostras foram removidas para análise da inflamação utilizando hematoxilina-eosina; avaliação da biomineralização utilizando coloração de von Kossa (VK) e luz polarizada (LP); e maturação das fibras colágenas, utilizando picrosirius red (PSR). Os dados não-paramétricos foram analisados pelos testes de Kruskal-Wallis e Dunn, e os paramétricos pelo teste de one-way ANOVA (p<0.05). Aos 7 dias, todos os grupos induziram inflamação moderada (p>0,05). Aos 30 dias, houve inflamação leve nos grupos BIOG e GC, e inflamação moderada nos grupos RTR e DMB, com diferença significativa entre os GC e RTR (p<0,05). A cápsula fibrosa foi espessa aos 7 dias, e predominantemente fina aos 30 dias em todos os grupos. Todos os materiais exibiram estruturas positivas para VK e LP. Fibras colágenas imaturas foram predominantes aos 7 e 30 dias em todos os grupos (p>0,05), embora o DMB exibiu fibras mais maduras do que o BIOG aos 30 dias (p<0,05). RTR, BIOG e DMB foram biocompatíveis, induzindo inflamação que reduziu com o tempo, e biomineralização no tecido subcutâneo de ratos. O DMB exibiu mais fibras colágenas maduras do que o BIOG em período mais longo.

Otosporin reduz reação pulpar inflamatória após clareação dentária de molares de ratos / Otosporin reduces pulp inflammatory reactions after dental bleaching of rat molars

Pacientes submetidos à clareação dentária relatam sensibilidade pós-operatória relacionada ao peróxido de hidrogênio (H2 O2 ) que penetra no tecido pulpar. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito anti-inflamatório do ibuprofeno, Otosporin® e gel de curcumina na polpa dentária de ratos após procedimento clareador. Métodos: Cinquenta ratos foram divididos em GC ­ controle (gel placebo); CLA ­ clareação (H2 O2 35%, 30 minutos); CLA-I ­ clareação e administração oral de ibuprofeno (duas vezes a cada 12 horas, 2 dias sucessivos); CLA-O ­ clareação seguida da aplicação de Otosporin® nas superfícies dos molares (10 minutos); e CLA-C ­ sessão clareadora seguida do gel de curcumina (10 minutos). Após dois dias, os ratos foram mortos para análise histológica e testes estatísticos foram realizados(p<0,05). Resultados: CLA, CLA-I e CLA-C apresentaram inflamação severa ou necrose no terço oclusal da polpa coronária (p>0,05); CLA-O apresentou inflamação leve e foi semelhante ao GC (p>0,05) e dife- rente dos outros grupos (p<0,05). No terço médio, o grupo CLA-O apresentou menor infiltrado inflamatório e permaneceu diferente do grupo CLA (p<0,05); CLA, CLA-I e CLA-C foram semelhantes (p>0,05). No terço cervical, CLA, CLA-I e CLA-C tiveram redução da inflamação, sem diferença entre os grupos clareados (p>0,05). Conclusões: O Otosporin® pode reduzir a inflamação na polpa após clareação dentária; esse resultado não foi observado utilizando ibuprofeno ou gel de curcumina. Portanto, esse estudo mostra uma nova possibilidade de pós-tratamento em dentes clareados por meio do uso de Otosporin®, que minimiza a inflamação gerada ao tecido pulpar pelo gel clareador. Consequentemente, poderá haver redução da sensibilidade pós-operatória (AU).

Introduction: Patients undergoing dental bleaching relate to postoperative sensitivity, that is linked to hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ) penetrating on the dental pulp. This study evaluated the anti-inflammatory effect of ibuprofen, Otosporin®, and curcumin gel on the pulp of the rats' teeth after bleaching. Methods: Fifty rats were divided into CG: controlplacebo gel; BLE: bleached (35% H2O2, 30 minutes); BLE-I: bleached and ibuprofen oral administration (twice every 12 hours in 2 successive days); BLE-O: bleached followed by Otosporin® application in the molar surfaces (10 minutes); and BLE-C: bleaching session followed curcumin gel (10 minutes). After two days, the rats were killed for histological analysis. Statistical tests were performed (P<.05). Results: BLE, BLE-I, and BLE-C had severe inflammation or necrosis in the occlusal third of coronal pulp (P>.05); BLE-O had mild inflammation and was similar from CG (P>.05) and different from other groups (P<.05). In the middle third, BLE-O group had lower inflammatory infiltration and remained different from BLE group (P<.05); BLE, BLE-I, and BLE-C were similar (P>.05). In the cervical third, BLE, BLE-I, and BLE-C had a reduction of inflammation, without difference between bleached groups (P>.05). Conclusions: Otosporin® can reduce the inflammation in the pulp after dental bleaching; this result was not observed using ibuprofen or curcumin gel. Therefore, this study shows a new teeth bleaching posttreatment possibility using Otosporin®, which minimizes the inflammation generated to the pulp tissue by the bleaching gel. This could consequently minimize the postoperative sensitivity (AU).

Experimental gel containing bioactive glass-ceramic to minimize the pulp damage caused by dental bleaching in rats

Abstract Objectives This study evaluated if the use of a bioactive glass-ceramic-based gel, named Biosilicate (BS), before, after or mixed with bleaching gel, could influence the inflammation of the dental pulp tissue of rats' molars undergoing dental bleaching with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Methodology The upper molars of Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus, albinus) were divided into Ble: bleached (35% H2O2, 30-min); Ble-BS: bleached and followed by BS-based gel application (20 min); BS-Ble: BS-based gel application and then bleaching; BS/7d-Ble: BS-based gel applications for 7 days and then bleaching; Ble+BS: blend of H2O2 with BS-based gel (1:1, 30-min); and control: placebo gel. After 2 and 30 days (n=10), the rats were euthanized for histological evaluation. The Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn statistical tests were performed (P<0.05). Results At 2 days, the Ble and Ble-BS groups had significant alterations in the pulp tissue, with an area of necrosis. The groups with the application of BS-based gel before H2O2 had moderate inflammation and partial disorganization in the occlusal third of the coronary pulp and were significantly different from the Ble in the middle and cervical thirds (P<0.05). The most favorable results were observed in the Ble+BS, which was similar to the control in all thirds of the coronary pulp (P>0.05). At 30 days, the pulp tissue was organized and the bleached groups presented tertiary dentin deposition. The Ble group had the highest deposition of tertiary dentin, followed by the Ble-BS, and both were different from control (P<0.05). Conclusion A single BS-based gel application beforehand or BS-based gel blended with a bleaching gel minimize the pulp damage induced by dental bleaching.

Cytotoxicity, inflammation, biomineralization, and immunoexpression of IL-1β and TNF-α promoted by a new bioceramic cement

Abstract Aim To evaluate the cytotoxicity, biocompatibility and mineralization capacity of BIO-C PULPO, and MTA. Methodology L929 fibroblasts were cultured and MTT assay was used to determine the material cytotoxicity on 6, 24, and 48 h. A total of 30 male rats (Wistar) aged between 4 and 6 months, weighing between 250 and 300 g were used. Polyethylene tubes containing BIO-C PULPO, MTA, and empty tubes were implanted into dorsal connective tissue. After the experimental periods (7, 15, 30, 60, and 90 days) the tubes were histologically analyzed using hematoxylin-eosin (H&E), immunolabeling of IL-1β and TNF-α, and von Kossa staining, or without staining for polarized light analysis. The average number of inflammatory cells was quantified; the mineralization assessment was determined by the area marked in μm2 and semiquantitative immunolabeling analyses of IL-1β and TNF-α were performed. Then, data underwent statistical analysis with a 5% significance level. Results It was observed that BIO-C PULPO and MTA presented cytocompatibility at 6, 24, and 48 similar or higher than control for all evaluated period. On periods 7 and 15 days, BIO-C PULPO was the material with the highest number of inflammatory cells (p<0.05). On periods 30, 60, and 90 days, BIO-C PULPO and MTA presented similar inflammatory reactions (p>0.05). No statistical differences were found between Control, BIO-C PULPO, and MTA for immunolabeling of IL-1β and TNF-α in the different periods of analysis (p<0.05). Positive von Kossa staining and birefringent structures under polarized light were observed in all analyzed periods in contact with both materials, but larger mineralization area was found with BIO-C PULPO on day 90 (p<0.05). Conclusion BIO-C PULPO was biocompatible and induced mineralization similar to MTA.

Cytotoxicity, biocompatibility and biomineralization of a new ready-for-use bioceramic repair material

Abstract New mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) formulations are constantly introduced in the market, usually in a powder-and-liquid form. Bioceramic (Bio-C) Repair is a ready-for-use material suggested as substitute for MTA, but its properties need to be studied. This study evaluated the cytotoxicity, biocompatibility and biomineralization of Bio-C Repair compared to MTA Repair High-Plasticity (MTA-HP) and white MTA-Angelus (MTA-Ang). L929 fibroblasts were exposed to material-extracted (undiluted, ½ and » dilutions; 6, 24 and 48h). Polyethylene tubes with material or empty (control) were implanted in the subcutaneous tissue of rats. After 7 and 30 days (n=8), the specimens were removed for analysis (hematoxylin-eosin, von Kossa and polarized light). Cytotoxicity data were statistically analyzed by two-way ANOVA, and biocompatibility data by Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests (p<0.05). The cells exposed to the materials had greater viability at most of the periods compared with control (p<0.05). The undiluted and ½ dilutions of MTA-HP extract showed higher cytocompatibility than Bio-C Repair at 6 h and with the » dilution at 24 h (p<0.05); the white MTA-Ang showed higher cytocompatibility than Bio-C Repair at most of periods (p<0.05). The undiluted white MTA-Ang extract had higher cytocompatibility at 6 and 24h than MTA-HP, and with ½ dilution at 24h (p<0.05). The materials' cytocompatibility was similar at 48h for most dilutions (p>0.05). At 7 and 30 days, the groups had moderate and mild inflammation, respectively (p>0.05). All materials showed positive structures for von Kossa and polarized light. In conclusion, Bio-C Repair had similar cytocompatibility to MTA-based materials is biocompatible and induces biomineralization.

Resumo Novas formulações de agregado de trióxido mineral (MTA) são constantemente introduzidas no mercado, geralmente em forma de pó e líquido. O Biocerâmico (Bio-C) Reparador (Repair) é um material pronto para uso sugerido como substituto do MTA, mas suas propriedades precisam ser estudadas. Este estudo avaliou a citotoxicidade, biocompatibilidade e biomineralização do Bio-C Repair comparado ao MTA-High Plasticity (MTA-HP) e MTA branco da Angelus (MTA-Ang). Fibroblastos L929 foram expostos a extratos dos materiais (não diluído, ½ e » diluições; 6, 24 e 48 h). Tubos de polietileno contendo os materiais ou vazios (controle) foram implantados no tecido subcutâneo de ratos. Após 7 e 30 dias (n=8), os espécimes foram removidos para análises (hematoxilina-eosina, von Kossa e luz polarizada). Os dados da citotoxicidade foram analisados estatisticamente pelo teste de two-way ANOVA, e os dados da biocompatibilidade pelos testes de Kruskal-Wallis e Dunn (p<0,05). As células expostas aos materiais apresentaram maior viabilidade celular na maior parte dos períodos, comparados com o controle (p<0,05). O extrato não diluído e ½ diluição do MTA-HP apresentaram maior citocompatibilidade do que Bio-C Repair às 6h, e com » diluição às 24h (p<0,05); o MTA-Ang branco apresentou maior citocompatibilidade do que o Bio-C Repair na maior parte dos períodos (p<0,05). O extrato não diluído do MTA-Ang branco apresentou maior citocompatibilidade às 6 e 24 h comparado ao MTA-HP, e com ½ diluição às 24h (p<0,05). A citocompatibilidade dos materiais foi semelhante às 48 h para a maior parte das diluições (p>0,05). Aos 7 e 30 dias, os grupos apresentaram inflamação moderada e leve, respectivamente (p>0,05). Todos os materiais mostraram estruturas positivas para von Kossa e luz polarizada. Em conclusão, o Bio-C Repair teve citocompatibilidade semelhante aos materiais à base de MTA, é biocompatível e induz à biomineralização.

In vivo study of the action of a topical anti-inflammatory drug in rat teeth submitted to dental bleaching

Abstract Bleaching gel containing hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) cause damages in pulp tissue. This study investigated the action of a topical anti-inflammatory, the Otosporin®, in rats' bleached teeth with the null hypothesis of which the Otosporin® is no able to minimize the pulp inflammation that bleaching gel generates. The rat's molars were divided into groups: BLE: bleached (35% H2O2 concentration /single application of 30 min); BLE-O: bleached followed by Otosporin® (10 min); and control: placebo gel. In the second day after dental bleaching, the rats were killed, and the jaws were processed for hematoxylin-eosin and immunohistochemistry analysis for tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-17. The data collected were subjected to Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn statistical tests with at a 5% level of significance (p<0.05). The BLE group had moderate to strong inflammation in the occlusal third of the coronary pulp, with necrotic areas; and BLE-O, mild inflammation (p<0.05). There was a significant difference in the occlusal and middle thirds of the coronary pulp between the BLE with BLE-O and control groups (p<0.05). There was no difference in the cervical third (p>0.05). The BLE group had a high immunoexpression of TNF-α than BLE-O and control groups (p<0.05), with moderate and mild immunoexpression, respectively. Regarding IL-6 and IL-17, the BLE group had higher immunoexpression than control (p<0.05); the BLE-O was similar to the control (p>0.05). The topical anti-inflammatory Otosporin® can reduce pulp inflammation after dental bleaching in the rat teeth.

Resumo O gel clareador à base de peróxido de hidrogênio (H2O2) causa danos ao tecido pulpar. Este estudo investigou a ação de um anti-inflamatório tópico, o Otosporin®, nos dentes de ratos clareados com a hipótese nula de que o Otosporin® não é capaz de minimizar a inflamação da polpa gerada pelo gel clareador. Os molares dos ratos foram divididos em grupos: ClA: clareado (H2O2 a 35% / aplicação única de 30 min); CLA-O: clareado seguido do Otosporin® (10 min); e controle: gel placebo. No segundo dia após a clareação dentária, os ratos foram mortos e suas maxilas foram processadas para análise de hematoxilina-eosina e imunohistoquímica para o fator de necrose tumoral alfa (TNF-a), interleucina (IL)-6 e IL-17. Os dados coletados foram submetidos aos testes estatísticos de Kruskal-Wallis e Dunn com um nível de significância de 5% (p<0,05). O grupo CLA apresentou inflamação moderada à severa no terço oclusal da polpa coronária, com áreas necróticas; e CLA-O, inflamação leve (p<0,05). Houve diferença significativa nos terços oclusal e médio da polpa coronária entre o grupo CLA com os grupos CLA-O e controle (p<0,05). Não houve diferença no terço cervical (p>0,05). O grupo CLA apresentou maior imunoexpressão para TNF-a comparado aos grupos CLA-O e controle (p<0,05), com imunoexpressão moderada e leve, respectivamente. Em relação a IL-6 e IL-17, o grupo CLA apresentou maior imunoexpressão comparado ao controle (p<0,05); o CLA-O foi semelhante ao controle (p>0,05). O anti-inflamatório tópico Otosporin® pode reduzir a inflamação pulpar após clareação em dentes de ratos.

Influência do peróxido de hidrogênio sobre a diferenciação celular e a mineralização do tecido pulpar após procedimento clareador: estudo histológico e imunoistoquímico / Influence of hydrogen peroxide on cell differentiation and mineralization of pulp tissue after bleaching: histological and immunohistochemical study

Introdução Através de modelo experimental caracterizado por nosso grupo de pesquisa, e protocolo clareador adaptado, verificamos que o peróxido de hidrogênio (H2O2) contido no gel clareador pode gerar efeitos ao tecido pulpar, que ainda não estão completamente compreendidos. Outros estudos mostram uma indução à mineralização, levando à posterior calcificação de grande parte do tecido pulpar e à formação de nódulos. Objetivos Os objetivos deste trabalho foram divididos em duas etapas: 1 ­ Verificar os efeitos do H2O2 na expressão de marcadores da mineralização no tecido pulpar, por meio da imunomarcação de osteocalcina (OCN) e osteopontina (OPN); e a presença de resposta celular específica ao estresse oxidativo, por meio de imunomarcação com anticorpo para espécies reativas de oxigênio (EROs); 2 ­ Determinar a capacidade de resposta ao estresse oxidativo gerado pelo H2O2 no tecido pulpar, por meio da imunomarcação de Heme-oxigenase-1 (HO-1); investigar os efeitos do gel clareador sobre a diferenciação odontoblástica, por meio da imunomarcação do fator de transcrição Jun-D; e a influência do estresse oxidativo gerado pelo H2O2 na identificação de células-tronco mesenquimais (CTMs) do tecido pulpar, por meio da técnica de imunofluorescência, com identificação concomitante de positividade celular para CD90, CD73, CD105 e negatividade para CD45. Materiais e métodos Foram utilizados 60 ratos Wistar que tiveram os molares superiores direitos ou esquerdos clareados com 0,01 mL de H2O2 35%, em uma aplicação de 30 minutos, de forma randomizada. Os molares do lado não clareado serviram de controle. Após 0 horas, 2, 3, 7, 15 e 30 dias (n=10), os animais foram mortos e as maxilas processadas para avaliação histológica, imunoistoquímica (OCN, OPN, EROs, HO-1 e Jun-D) e de imunofluorescência (CD90, CD73, CD105, CD45). Os resultados foram submetidos a testes estatísticos específicos (p<0,05). Resultados No tempo de 0 horas, houve necrose em toda a polpa coronária (p<0,05), e aos 2 e 3 dias, no terço oclusal (p<0,05); aos 7, 15 e 30 dias, não houve inflamação, assim como no controle (p>0,05). Dentina terciária estava presente aos 7 dias, aumentando em 15 e 30 dias (p<0,05). Em relação aos marcadores de mineralização, OCN foi ausente imediatamente após procedimento clareador, aumentando ao longo dos períodos, se tornando significativa aos 15 e 30 dias (p<0,05); OPN apresentou maior imunomarcação aos 7 e 15 dias no grupo clareado (p<0,05). A imunomarcação de EROs foi significativa em todos os terços da polpa coronária no grupo clareado aos 7 e 15 dias, e no terço cervical aos 2 e 30 dias, comparada ao controle (p<0,05). HO-1 revelou maior imunomarcação no grupo clareado nos terços médio e cervical da polpa coronária aos 2 e 3 dias, em todos os terços aos 7 dias, e no terço oclusal aos 15 dias, quando comparado ao grupo controle (p<0,05). Imunomarcação nuclear para Jun-D foi significativa no grupo clareado no terço cervical da polpa coronária aos 2 e 3 dias, e nos terços oclusal e médio aos 7 dias, quando comparado ao grupo controle (p<0,05), reduzindo nos demais períodos (p>0,05). Poucas células CD90+/CD73+/CD105+/CD45- foram observadas no tecido pulpar do grupo controle e do grupo clareado em todos os períodos de análise (p>0,05). Conclusões Pode-se concluir que: 1 ­ A redução da inflamação e o processo de reparo pulpar após procedimento clareador está associado com o aumento de OCN, e OPN participa durante o processo de reparo; EROs está presente no processo de defesa celular contra o estresse oxidativo decorrente do H2O2. 2 ­ As células pulpares apresentam capacidade de resposta ao estresse oxidativo expressando HO-1 nos períodos onde há inflamação, até o início do reparo; Jun-D é presente no tecido pulpar durante a redução do processo inflamatório e início da produção de dentina terciária; a presença de estresse oxidativo não influencia o número de células CD90+/CD73+/CD105+/CD45- identificadas in vivo no tecido pulpar(AU)

Introduction Through an experimental model characterized by our research group, and adapted bleaching protocol, we verified that the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) of bleaching gel can generate effects on the pulp tissue, which are not yet completely understood. Studies show an induction to mineralization, leading to subsequent calcification of a large part of the pulp tissue and to the formation of nodules. Objectives The objectives of this study were divided into two stages: 1 ­ To verify the effects of H2O2 on the expression of mineralization markers in pulp tissue, through of immunolabelling of the osteocalcin (OCN) and osteopontin (OPN); and the presence of specific cellular response to oxidative stress, by immunolabeling with antibody to reactive oxygen species (ROS); 2 ­ To determine the capacity of response to oxidative stress generated by H2O2 in pulp tissue, through of immunolabelling of Heme-oxigenase-1 (HO-1); to investigate the effects of the bleaching gel on the odontoblastic differentiation, through the immunolabelling of the transcription factor Jun-D; and the influence of the oxidative stress generated by H2O2 on the identification of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) of the pulp tissue by the immunofluorescence technique, with the concomitant identification of cellular positivity for CD90, CD73, CD105 and negativity for CD45. Materials and methods Sixty Wistar rats were used, and the right or left upper molars were bleached with 0.01 mL of 35% H2O2, in a direct application of 30 minutes, randomly. The molars on the unbleached side served as controls. After 0 hours, 2, 3, 7, 15 and 30 days (n=10), the animals were killed and the jaws processed for histological, immunohistochemical (OCN, OPN, ROS, HO-1 and JunD) and immunofluorescence (CD90, CD73, CD105, CD45) analysis. The results were submitted to specific statistical tests (P<0.05). Results At 0 hours, there was necrosis throughout the coronary pulp (P<0.05), and at 2 and 3 days, in the occlusal third (P<0.05); at 7, 15 and 30 days, there was no inflammation, as well as in the control (P>0.05). Tertiary dentin was present at 7 days, increasing in 15 and 30 days (P<0.05). In relation to mineralization markers, OCN was absent immediately after bleaching procedure, increasing over the periods, becoming significant at 15 and 30 days (P<0.05); OPN has higher immunolabelling at 7 and 15 days in the bleached group (P<0.05). Immunolabelling of ROS was significant in all thirds of the coronary pulp in the bleached group at 7 and 15 days, and in the cervical third at 2 and 30 days, compared to the control group (P<0.05). HO-1 showed higher immunolabelling in the bleached group in the middle and cervical thirds of the coronary pulp at 2 and 3 days, in all thirds at 7 days, and in the occlusal third at 15 days, when compared to the control group (P<0.05). Nuclear immunolabelling for Jun-D was significant in the bleached group in the cervical third of the coronary pulp at 2 and 3 days, and in the occlusal and middle thirds at 7 days, when compared to the control group (P<0.05), reducing in the other periods (P>0.05). Low number of CD90+/CD73+/CD105+/CD45- cells were observed in the pulp tissue of the control group and the bleached group in all periods of analysis (P>0.05). Conclusions It is concluded that: 1 ­ The reduction of inflammation and the pulp repair process after bleaching is associated with increased of OCN, and OPN participates during the repair process; ROS are present in the cellular defence process against oxidative stress by H2O2. 2 ­ The pulp cells had capacity to respond to oxidative stress expressing HO-1 in the periods where there is inflammation, until the beginning of the repair; Jun-D is present in the pulp tissue during the reduction of the inflammatory process and the beginning of the production of tertiary dentin; the presence of oxidative stress does not influence the number of CD90+/CD73+/CD105+/CD45- cells identified in vivo in the pulp tissue(AU)

Edemogenic test and hydrogen peroxide degradation rate of bleaching gels with different desensitizing agents / Teste edemogênico e taxa de degradação do peróxido de hidrogênio de géis clareadores com diferentes agentes dessensibilizantes

Objective: The at-home bleaching technique leads to the intimate contact of the bleaching gel with gingival tissues, so this study evaluated the immediate inflammatory response, through the edemogenic test, induced by at-home bleaching gels of 10% carbamide peroxide with different desensitizing agents, the quantification of hydrogen peroxide released and bleaching gels pH. Material and Methods: Forty-eight rats were divided into groups (n=12): CTRL-control group, WP-Whiteness Perfect 10% (FGM Produtos Odontológicos, Joinville, SC, Brazil), OPA-Opalescence 10% (Ultradent Products Inc., South Jordan, IT, USA), and PB-Power Bleaching (BM4, Palhoça, SC, Brazil). For the edemogenic test, all rats received an intravenous injection of Evan's Blue; after 30 min, 0.2 mL of each bleaching gels was injected into the subcutaneous tissue of the rats, and the results of the vascular permeability were assessed after 3 and 6h. The amount of HP released and pH of each product was also determined. Data were submitted to statistical test (p <0.05 ). Results: At 3h, the PB showed higher vascular permeability than the other groups. At 6h, the PB produced similar vascular permeability than WHI, and higher than OPA and CTRL groups. The OPA group had a higher vascular permeability at 6h compared to 3h; there is no difference in other groups. The PB group had higher HP concentrations than the other groups. Conclusion: In general, the PB caused a more considerable amount of inflammatory edema and higher amount of HP released. This results suggesting that these bleaching gels cause greater aggression in soft gingival tissues that eventually ends up in contact with bleaching products. (AU)

Objetivo: A técnica de clareamento domiciliar leva ao contato íntimo do gel clareador com tecidos gengivais, assim, este estudo avaliou a resposta inflamatória imediata, através do teste edemogênico, induzido por gel de clareamento caseiro à base de peróxido de carbamida a 10% com diferentes agentes dessensibilizantes, a quantificação de peróxido de hidrogênio liberado e o pH dos géis branqueadores. Material e Métodos: Quarenta e oito ratos foram divididos em 4 grupos (n = 12): grupocontrole CTRL, WP-Whiteness Perfect 10% (FGM Produtos Odontológicos, Joinville, SC, Brasil), OPA-Opalescence 10% (Ultradent Products Inc., South Jordan, IT, EUA) e PB-Power Bleaching (BM4, Palhoça, SC, Brasil). Para o teste edemogênico, todos os ratos receberam uma injeção intravenosa de Evan's Blue; após 30 min, 0,2 mL de cada gel clareador foi injetado no tecido subcutâneo dos ratos, e os resultados da permeabilidade vascular foram avaliados após 3 e 6 horas. A quantidade de HP liberada e o pH de cada produto também foram determinados. Os dados foram submetidos ao teste estatístico (P <0,05). Resultados: Às 3h, o PB apresentou maior permeabilidade vascular que os demais grupos. Às 6h, o PB produziu permeabilidade vascular semelhante ao WHI e maior que os grupos OPA e CTRL. O grupo OPA apresentou maior permeabilidade vascular às 6h em relação às 3h; Não existe essa diferença em outros grupos. O grupo PB apresentou maiores concentrações de HP que os demais grupos. Conclusão: Em geral, o PB causou maior quantidade de edema inflamatório e maior quantidade de HP liberado. Estes resultados sugerem que estes géis branqueadores causam maior agressividade nos tecidos gengivais moles que eventualmente acabam em contato com produtos de branqueamento. (AU)

Penetration Capacity, Color Alteration and Biological Response of Two In-office Bleaching Protocols

Abstract Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) penetrates into the dental hard tissues causing color alteration but also alterations in pulpal tissues. Hard-tissue penetration, color alteration and the pulp response alterations were evaluated for two in-office bleaching protocols with H2O2. For trans-enamel/dentin penetration and color alteration, discs of bovine teeth were attached to an artificial pulp chamber and bleached according to the groups: BLU (20% H2O2 - 1x50 min, Whiteness HP Blue); MAX (35% H2O2 - 3x15 min, Whiteness HP Maxx); Control (1x50 min, placebo). Trans-enamel/dentin penetration was quantified based on the reaction of H2O2 with leucocrystal violet and the color analyzed by CIELab System. Twenty Wistar rats were divided into two groups (BLU and MAX) and their maxillary right molars were treated according to the same protocols of the in vitro study; the maxillary left molars were used as controls. After 2 days, the animals were killed and their maxillae were examined by light microscopy. The inflammation of pulp tissue was scored according to the inflammatory infiltrate (1, absent; 2, mild; 3, moderate; 4, severe/necrosis). Data were analyzed by statistical tests (α=0.05). MAX showed higher trans-enamel/dentinal penetration of H2O2 (p<0.05). The color alteration was similar for both groups (p>0.05), and different when compared to Control group (p<0.05). MAX showed severe inflammation in the upper thirds of the coronal pulp, and BLU showed moderate inflammation (p<0.05). In-office bleaching protocols using lower concentrations of hydrogen peroxide should be preferred due to their reduced trans-enamel/dentinal penetration since they cause less pulp damage and provide same bleaching efficiency.

Resumo O peróxido de hidrogênio (H2O2) é capaz de penetrar pelos tecidos dentários, alterando a coloração destes, e causar danos a polpa. Este estudo avaliou a penetração por esmalte e dentina, a alteração de cor e a reposta tecidual pulpar, provocadas pelo uso de duas concentrações de H2O2 em protocolos de clareação dentária de consultório. Discos de dentes bovinos em câmaras pulpares artificiais receberam géis clareadores para avaliação da penetração por esmalte e dentina e da alteração de cor, formando os grupos: BLU (H2O2 20% - 1x50 min, Whiteness HP Blue); MAX (H2O2 35% - 3x15 min, Whiteness HP Maxx); e Controle (gel placebo - 1x50 min). A penetração por esmalte e dentina foi quantificada baseada na reação do H2O2 com o corante violeta leucocristal, e a alteração de cor foi analisada pelo sistema CIELab. Vinte ratos Wistar foram divididos em dois grupos (BLU e MAX), e tiveram os molares direito superiores tratados com os mesmos protocolos do estudo in vitro; os molares superiores do lado esquerdo serviram de controle. Após 2 dias, os animais foram eutanasiados e as maxilas examinadas por microscopia de luz. Foram atribuídos escores ao infiltrado inflamatório (1, ausente; 2, leve; 3, moderado; 4 severo ou necrose). Os dados foram submetidos a testes estatísticos (=0,05). O grupo MAX apresentou maior penetração de H2O2 por esmalte e dentina (p<0,05). A alteração de cor foi semelhante nos grupos clareados (p>0,05), mas diferente quando comparados grupos clareados com controle (p<0,05). MAX apresentou inflamação severa nos terços superiores da polpa coronária, e BLU apresentou inflamação moderada (p<0,05). Assim, protocolo para procedimento clareador de consultório utilizando baixas concentrações de H2O2 deve ser de escolha na clínica, por reduzir a penetração por esmalte e dentina, causando menos danos à polpa, e proporcionar mesma eficiência clareadora.

Evaluation of an experimental rat model for comparative studies of bleaching agents

ABSTRACT Dental materials in general are tested in different animal models prior to the clinical use in humans, except for bleaching agents. Objectives To evaluate an experimental rat model for comparative studies of bleaching agents, by investigating the influence of different concentrations and application times of H2O2 gel in the pulp tissue during in-office bleaching of rats’ vital teeth. Material and Methods The right and left maxillary molars of 50 Wistar rats were bleached with 20% and 35% H2O2 gels, respectively, for 5, 10, 15, 30, or 45 min (n=10 rats/group). Ten animals were untreated (control). The rats were killed after 2 or 30 days, and the maxillae were examined by light microscopy. Inflammation was evaluated through histomorphometric analysis with inflammatory cell count in the coronal and radicular thirds of the pulp. Fibroblasts were also counted. Scores were attributed to odontoblastic layer and vascular changes. Tertiary dentin area and pulp chamber central area were measured histomorphometrically. Data were compared by analysis of variance and Kruskal-Wallis test (p<0.05). Results After 2 days, the amount of inflammatory cells increased in the coronal pulp occlusal third up to the 15-min application groups of each bleaching gel. In the groups exposed to each concentration for 30 and 45 min, the number of inflammatory cells decreased along with the appearance of necrotic areas. After 30 days, reduction on the pulp chamber central area and enlargement of the tertiary dentin area were observed, without the detection of inflammation areas. Conclusion The rat model of extracoronal bleaching showed to be adequate for studies of bleaching protocols, as it was possible to observe alterations in the pulp tissues and tooth structure caused by different concentrations and application periods of bleaching agents.

Evaluation of an experimental rat model for comparative studies of bleaching agents

ABSTRACT Dental materials, in general, are tested in different animal models prior to their clinical use in humans, except for bleaching agents. Objectives To evaluate an experimental rat model for comparative studies of bleaching agents by investigating the influence of different concentrations and application times of H2O2 gel in the pulp tissue during in-office bleaching of rats’ vital teeth. Material and methods The right and left maxillary molars of 50 Wistar rats were bleached with 20% and 35% H2O2 gels, respectively, for 5, 10, 15, 30, or 45 min (n=10 rats/group). Ten animals (control) were untreated. The rats were killed after 2 or 30 days, and the maxillae were examined by light microscopy. Inflammation was evaluated by histomorphometric analysis with inflammatory cell counting in the coronal and radicular thirds of the pulp. The counting of fibroblasts was also performed. Scores were attributed to the odontoblastic layer and to vascular changes. The tertiary dentin area and the pulp chamber central area were histomorphometrically measured. Data were compared by the analysis of variance and the Kruskal-Wallis test (p<0.05). Results After 2 days, the amount of inflammatory cells increased in the occlusal third of the coronal pulp until the time of 15 min for both concentrations of bleaching gels. In 30 and 45 min groups of each concentration, the number of inflammatory cells decreased along with the appearance of necrotic areas. After 30 days, a reduction in the pulp chamber central area and an enlargement of tertiary dentin area were observed without the detection of inflammation areas. Conclusion The rat model of extra coronal bleaching showed to be adequate for bleaching protocols studies, as it was possible to observe alterations in the pulp tissues and in the tooth structure caused by different concentrations and periods of application of bleaching agents.

Análise histológica e imunoistoquímica do tecido pulpar de ratos Wistar submetidos a procedimento clareador com duas concentrações de peróxido de hidrogênio / Histological and immunohistochemical analysis of the pulp tissue of Wistar rats submitted to dental bleaching with two hydrogen peroxide concentrations

Estudos demonstram danos causados à polpa dentária, e sua capacidade de reparo tecidual, após procedimento de clareação dentária. Este estudo investigou o processo de necrose, o nível de proliferação celular (imunomarcação com PCNA) e apoptose (Caspase-3-clivada), e a resposta imune inflamatória (IL-17, IL-6 e CD5) no tecido pulpar após este procedimento. Foram utilizados dois protocolos de clareação dentária com peróxido de hidrogênio (H2O2) nos molares superiores de 40 ratos Wistar, formando os grupos Controle (gel placebo), BLUE (H2O2 a 20% 1x50min) e MAXX (H2O2 a 35%, 3x15min). Após 2 e 30 dias, os ratos foram eutanasiados e as maxilas processadas para avaliação histológica (H.E.) e imunoistoquímica. Foram realizados os testes estatísticos referentes a cada caso, considerando p<0,05. Aos dois dias, foi observada necrose no terço oclusal do grupo MAXX, e infiltrado inflamatório moderado no BLUE (p<0,05). Aos 30 dias, não houve infiltrado inflamatório nos grupos, e grande área da câmara pulpar foi ocupada por dentina terciária. A marcação para PCNA aos 2 dias, demonstrou maior nível de proliferação celular no terço médio do grupo BLUE (p<0,05) e no terço cervical do MAXX (p<0,05), com redução significativa aos 30 dias no terço cervical (p<0,05). Caspase-3-clivada foi presente em todos os grupos, apresentando maior nível de apoptose nos grupos clareados quando comparados com o controle, nos dois períodos de análise (p<0,05); quando comparados os grupos aos 2 e 30 dias, foi observada redução significativa do nível de apoptose apenas no grupo BLUE (p<0,05). Células CD5 positivas foram presentes em todos os grupos, em ambos períodos de análise; aos dois dias, o grupo BLUE apresentou maior imunomarcação para CD5 no terço oclusal quando comparado aos demais grupos (p<0,05); nos demais terços, ambos grupos clareados apresentaram maior imunomarcação quando comparados com o grupo controle (p0,05). O grupo MAXX apresentou maior imunomarcação para IL-17 aos 2 dias...

Studies have shown damage to tooth pulp, and your capacity of tissue repair, after dental bleaching. This study investigated the necrosis process, the level of cell proliferation (immunolabeling with PCNA) and apoptosis (Caspase-3, cleaved), and inflammatory response (IL-17, IL-6 and CD5) generated in the pulp tissue after this procedure. Wistar rats were divided into Control (placebo gel), BLUE (20% H2O2,1x50min), and MAXX (35% H2O2, 3x15min) groups. At 2 and 30 days, the rats were killed (n=10).The jaws were removed and processed for histology analysis (H&E) and immunohistochemistry. Statistical tests were performed for each case, considering p<0.05. At two days, necrosis was observed on the occlusal third MAXX group and moderate inflammatory infiltrate in BLUE (p<0.05). At 30 days, there was no inflammatory infiltrate in groups, and large area of the pulp chamber was occupied by tertiary dentin. The immunolabeling for PCNA, at two days, was more expressive in the middle third of the BLUE group (p<0.05) and the cervical third of the MAXX (p<0.05), with significant reduction to 30 days in the cervical third (p<0.05). Caspase-3-cleaved was present in all groups, showing a higher level of apoptosis in the bleached groups compared with the control in both analysis periods (p<0.05); comparing the groups at 2 and 30 days, significant reduction in the level of apoptosis was observed only in BLUE group (p<0.05). CD5 positive cells were found in all groups in both analysis periods; at two days, the BLUE group had higher immunolabeling for CD5 in the occlusal third when compared to the other groups (p<0.05); in other thirds, both groups bleached showed most immunolabeling compared with the control group (p<0.05); there was no significant difference in the comparison of each group at 2 and 30 days (p>0.05). The MAXX group presented higher immunolabeling for IL-17 at two days when compared to the other groups (p0.05). There was a larger immunolabeling for IL-6 in the...

Reconstrução imediata de fenestração peri-implantar por meio de enxerto autógeno em bloco obtido do ramo mandibular / Immediate reconstruction of peri-implant fenestration with autogenous block grafts harvested from mandibular ramus

As fenestrações das paredes alveolares são relativamente comuns durante o procedimento cirúrgico para instalação de implantes. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi relatar um caso clínico de reconstrução de fenestração peri-implantar imediatamente após a instalação de implante osseointegrável, através de enxerto ósseo autógeno em bloco obtido do ramo mandibular. Paciente do sexo masculino procurou o Departamento de Cirurgia e Clínica Integrada para trocar sua prótese parcial removível classe IV de Kennedy por prótese parcial fixa implantossuportada. Foram instalados dois implantes nos espaços protéticos correspondente aos dentes 12 e 21. Houve uma fenestração peri-implantar da parede vestibular durante a instalação do implante correspondente ao dente 12, que foi reconstruídapor meio de enxerto autógeno em bloco obtido do ramo mandibular e fixado por meio de parafuso bicortical. Após seis meses de concomitante período de incorporação do enxerto ósseo autógeno e osseointegração, iniciou-se o processamento para confecção da prótese parcial fixa implantossuportada. Diante da reabilitação protética alcançada, concluiu-se que o enxerto ósseo autógeno obtido da área doadora ramo mandibular constitui uma alternativa segura e eficaz para reconstrução de defeitos peri-implantares em forma de fenestração óssea...

Alveolar wall fenestrations are common during implant placement. The aim of this paper is to report a case where a peri-implant bone fenestration was reconstructed immediately after implant placement by an autogenous mandibular bone block. A male patient was referred to the Department of Surgical and Integrated Clinics to substitute his Kennedy´s Class IV removable partial denture for an implantsupported fixed prosthesis. A peri-implant bone fenestration at the buccal wall was seen at the region of 12, being reconstructed by a mandibular bone block secured by a bicortical screw. Six months later the surgical procedures, an implant-supported complete fixed partial prosthesis was developed. The autogenous bone block harvested from the mandibular ramus was a safe alternative to reconstruct the peri-implant bone defect such as fenestration types...

Reabilitação protética de mandíbula atrófica por meio de implantes curtos. Relato de caso clínico com oito anos de acompanhamento / Complete, fixed prosthetic rehabiliation over short dental implants in the atrophic mandible: 8-year follow-up

Este relato de caso mostra como o prognóstico da atrofia mandibular severa pode ser melhorado pelo uso dos implantes dentários curtos. Um paciente leucoderma do sexo masculino, 54 anos de idade, recebeu quatro implantes na região mandibular anterior. A prótese definitiva foi entregue quatro meses depois. Após oito anos de acompanhamento, não foram registradas queixas ou perda de osseointegração. Implantes dentários curtos com próteses fixas implantossuportadas podem ser um tratamento bem-sucedido na arcada mandibular atrófica.

This case report shows how the prognosis of severe mandibular atrophy can be improved with the use of short dental implants. A Caucasian 54 years-old male patient received four dental implants in the anterior mandibular region. Four months later, the definitive prosthesis was delivered. At the 8-year follow-up period, no complaints or loss of integration were reported. Short dental implants with complete, fixed definitive prosthesis can be a successful treatment in the mandibular arch.