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Objective:To evaluate the effect of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and epigallocatechin-3-O-(3-O-methyl)-gallate (EGCG-3Me) on the anti-bacterial effect and the stability of intraradicular dentin-adhesive interface.Methods:EGCG and EGCG3Me with the concentration of 400 μg/ml were incorporated into Single Bond 2 (SB2) respectively to obtain 2 modified adhesives E-SB2 and E3-SB2.Confocal laser scanning microscopy(CLSM) and ultraviolet spectrophotometry were used to evaluate the anti-bacterial effect of the modified adhesives.Micro-Raman spectrum was used to test the degree of conversion (DC) of the adhesives.Push-out bond strength test was conducted to examine the immediate bond strength and the bond strength after themocycling.Results:E-SB2 and E3-SB2 both showed inhibiting effect on the proliferation of E.faecalis,while E3-SB2 performed stronger inhibiting effect.DC and the immediate push-out bond strength of SB2 were not decreased with the incorporation of EGCG or EGCG-3Me(P ＞ 0.05).E-SB2 and E3-SB2 showed significantly higher push-out bond strengths than that of SB2 (P ＜ 0.05) after themocycling.Conclusion:EGCG and EGCG-3Me modified adhesives have anti-bacterial effect and can enhance the stability of bonding between intraradicular dentin and adhesive,EGCG-3Me may have stronger anti-bacterial effect.
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Objective@#To evaluate the effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) modification on the bonding stability of an etch-and-rinse adhesive to intraradicular dentin, and to find a new strategy to improve the stability of bonding interface. @*Methods@#EGCG was incorporated into Single Bond 2 (SB2) with the concentration of 200 mg/L and 400 mg/L respectively to fabricated experimental adhesives group A and group B, while Single Bond 2 without EGCG was used as control group. Laser scanning confocal microscope (LSCM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used to observe the bacterial biofilm adherent to the surface of the cured adhesive. Micro-Raman spectrum was used to test the degree of conversion (DC) of adhesives. The push-out bond strength of instant testing and aging with thermocycling for 5 000 times were also tested. @*Results@#Group A and group B showed inhibiting effect on the biofilm formation of Enterococcus faecalis and performed better with higher concentration. No significant differences were detected in DC among group A ([69.73±0.68]%), group B ([69.03±1.65]%) and control group ([70.06±1.62]%) (P>0.05), and the immediate push-out bond strength of control group ([10.45±2.00] MPa) was not compromised compared to group A ([10.02±2.03] MPa) and group B ([9.95±3.03] MPa) (P>0.05). After thermocycling for 5 000 times, group A ([7.01±1.39] MPa) and group B ([7.62±1.88] MPa) showed significantly higher push-out bond strength than control group did ([5.08±1.56] MPa) (P<0.05). @*Conclusions@#EGCG modified etch-and-rinse adhesives showed anti-bacterial effect and enhanced bonding stability of intraradicular dentin-adhesive interfaces.
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Objective:To evaluate the clinical outcomes of implant-retained overdentures.Methods:57 patients treated by implant-retained overdentures were included.Parameters for peri-implant tissue conditions (e.g.peri-implant probing depth,plaque index,bleeding on probing,mucosal hyperplasia,peri-implant marginal bone loss) and prosthetic complications were examined and recorded.The precentage of satisfaction of the patients was assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS).Results:After an average follow-up of (48±11.3) months,the survival rate of the implants was 98.1%,the marginal bone loss was (1.38±0.74) mm.There was no statistically difference among the different attachment groups(bar,magnet and ball) regarding the peri-implant marginal bone loss or bleeding on probing(P>0.05).The peri-implant probing depth and plaque index in patients with magnet and ball attachments were lower than those in patients with bar attachments(P0.05),except that magnet and ball attachments were much easier to clean compared with bar attachments(P<0.05).Conclusion:Implant-retained overdenture is a successful and satisfactory treatment option for patients with edentulous jaw.The patients should been given regular clinical examinations to keep peri-implant tissue health and reduce the complications,especially those with bar attachments.