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Odovtos (En línea) ; 21(2): 63-72, May.-Aug. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1091482

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT The purpose of this preliminary study is to evaluate the push-out bond strength (PBS) of experimental dentin posts (EDPs) obtained from human and bovine teeth sterilized by autoclaving and gamma radiation. Eighty-four mandibulary premolars were obturated and divided into three post groups: the glass fiber group (Fb) human EDP group (Hm) and the bovine EDP group (Bv). Three subgroups (n=12) were obtained for each EDP groups according to the sterilization methods; no sterilization (Cnt), steam autoclaving (Aut), and gamma radiation (Rad) a total dose of 25 kGy. All posts were cemented to root canals using a dual cured resin cement (Panavia SA). After the micro slices (1mm in thickness) were obtained of each subgroup, PBS test was performed. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Tukey's multiple comparison tests (α=.05). The post type and sterilization method was significantly effective on the PBS values according to the ANOVA (P<.001). No sterilization apllied EDP groups showed significantly higher PBS values than the sterilized groups (P<.001). Bv_Cnt (9.42 ±1.31) showed significantly lower PBS values than both Fb (12.36 ±1.54) and Hm_Cnt (11.06 ±1.38) groups (P<.001). Both steam autoclaving and gamma radiation affect the PBS values and fracture modes of EDPs negatively. The bovine EDPs are not as effective as human EDPs with regard to the PBS to the root dentin.


RESUMEN El propósito de este estudio preliminar es evaluar el push-out bond strength de los postes de dentina experimentales (PDE) obtenidos de dientes humanos y bovinos esterilizados por autoclave y radiación gamma. Ochenta y cuatro premolares mandibulares fueron obturadores y se dividieron en tres grupos experimentales de postes: el grupo de fibra de vidrio (Fb) grupo PDE humano (Hm) y el grupo PDE bovino (Bv). Se obtuvieron tres subgrupos (n=12) para cada grupo de PDE según los métodos de esterilización; sin esterilización (Cnt), autoclave a vapor (Aut) y radiación gamma (Rad) con una dosis total de 25 kGy. Todos los postes se cementaron a los conductos radiculares utilizando un cemento de resina de curado doble (Panavia SA). Después de que se obtuvieron las micro rebanadas (1 mm de espesor) de cada subgrupo, se realizó una prueba de push-out bond strength. Los datos se analizaron utilizando ANOVA de dos vías y las pruebas de comparación múltiple de Tukey (α=.05). El tipo de poste y el método de esterilización fueron significativamente efectivos en los valores de push-out bond strength según el ANOVA (P <.001). Los grupos de PDE no aplicados a la esterilización mostraron valores de push-out bond strength significativamente mayores que los grupos esterilizados (p <0,001). Bv_Cnt (9.42 ±1.31) mostró valores de push-out bond strength significativamente más bajos que los grupos Fb (12.36 ±1.54) y Hm_Cnt (11.06 ±1.38) (P <.001). Tanto el autoclave al vapor como la radiación gamma afectan negativamente los valores de push-out bond strength y los modos de fractura de los PDE. Los PDE bovinos no son tan efectivos como los PDE humanos con respecto a la fuerza de adhesión a la dentina de la raíz.


Subject(s)
Sterilization/methods , Dentin/drug effects , Tooth/radiation effects , Dental Materials , Radiation Equipment and Supplies
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Braz. dent. j ; 28(3): 362-371, May-June 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-888649

ABSTRACT

Abstract This study measured the radiant power (mW), irradiance (mW/cm2) and emission spectra (mW/cm2/nm) of 22 new, or almost new, light curing units (LCUs): - Alt Lux II, BioLux Standard, Bluephase G2, Curing Light XL 3000, Demetron LC, DX Turbo LED 1200, EC450, EC500, Emitter C, Emitter D, KON-LUX, LED 3M ESPE, Led Lux II, Optilight Color, Optilight Max, Optilux 501, Poly Wireless, Radii cal, Radii plus, TL-01, VALO Cordless. These LCUs were either monowave or multiple peak light emitting diode (LED) units or quartz-tungsten-halogen LCUs used in anterior and posterior teeth. The radiant power emitted by the LCUs was measured by a laboratory grade laser power meter. The tip area (cm²) of the LCUs was measured and used to calculate the irradiance from the measured radiant power source. The MARC-Patient Simulator (MARC-PS) with a laboratory grade spectrometer (USB4000, Ocean Optics) was used to measure the irradiance and emission spectrum from each LCU three times at the sensor located on the facial of the maxillary central incisors and then separately at the occlusal of a maxillary second molar. The minimum acceptable irradiance level was set as 500 mW/cm2. Irradiance data was analyzed using two-way ANOVA and the radiant power data was analyzed by one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey test (a=0.05). In general, the irradiance was reduced at the molar tooth for most LCUs. Only the Valo, Bluephase G2 and Radii Plus delivered an irradiance similar to the anterior and posterior sensors greater than 500 mW/cm2. KON-LUX, Altlux II, Biolux Standard, TL-01, Optilux 501, DX Turbo LED 1200 LCUs delivered lower irradiance values than the recommended one used in molar region, KON-LUX and Altlux II LCUs used at the maxillary incisors. Bluephase G2 and Optilight Max delivered the highest radiant power and KON-LUX, Altlux II and Biolux Standard delivered the lowest power. The emission spectrum from the various monowave LED LCUs varied greatly. The multi-peak LCUs delivered similar emission spectra to both sensors.


Resumo Este estudo mediu a potência (mW), irradiância (mW/cm2) e espectro da luz (mW/cm2/nm) emitida por 22 fontes de luz (Alt Lux II, BioLux Standard, Bluephase G2, Curing Light XL 3000, Demetron LC, DX Turbo LED 1200, EC450, EC500, Emitter C, Emitter D, KON-LUX, LED 3M ESPE, Led Lux II, Optilight Color, Optilight Max, Optilux 501, Poly Wireless, Radii cal, Radii plus, TL-01, VALO Cordless) disponíveis comercialmente. A potência emitida pelas fontes de luz foi medida usando um medidor laboratorial de potencia com grade a laser. A área (cm²) da ponta ativa efetiva das fontes de luz foi medida com paquímetro digital e utilizada para calcular a irradiância emitida. O simulador de paciente-MARC (MARC - PS) com espectrómetro (USB4000, Ocean Optics) foi usado para medir a irradiância e o espectro de luz emitida por cada fonte de luz na região anterior e posterior. Esta medição foi repetida por três vezes em dois sensores localizados na região anterior e posterior da arcada dentária. Os dados de irradiância foram analisados utilizando análise de variância em dois fatores, e os dados de potência foram analisados com análise de variância em fator único seguido pelo teste de Tukey (a=0,05). As fontes de luz Valo, Bluephase G2, Radii Plus emitiram irradiância semelhante tanto na região anterior como posterior com valores superiores ao mínimo de 500 mW/cm2. Seis fontes de luz emitiram irradiância menor que o recomendado (500 mW/cm2) quando usadas na região posterior: Kon-lux, Altlux II, Biolux Standard TL-01, Optilux 501, DX Turbo LED 1200 e duas quando usadas na região anterior: Kon-lux e Altlux II LCUs. As fontes Bluephase G2, Optilight Max emitiram os maiores valores de potência e as fontes de luz Altlux II e Biolux Standard emitiram os menores valores de potência. O espectro de luz das fontes LED de espectro único variou de forma evidente entre as fontes. As fontes LED multi pico de espectro emitiram espectros de luz similar para ambos os sensores. A fotoativação na região posterior tende a reduzir substancialmente a irradiância da maioria das fontes de luzes testadas.


Subject(s)
Humans , Curing Lights, Dental , Dental Restoration, Permanent , Lasers , Patient Simulation , Spectrum Analysis/instrumentation , Tooth/radiation effects
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Braz. dent. j ; 28(1): 78-81, Jan.-Feb. 2017. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-839117

ABSTRACT

Resumo O objetivo desse trabalho foi identificar a combinação do comprimento de onda e filtro que melhor detecta dente e osso e verificar qual material biológico (esmalte, raiz dental ou osso) possui maior fluorescência quando exposto a uma fonte de luz alternativa (ALS). Amostras de dente e osso foram iluminadas com uma ALS e fotografadas. Os programas Adobe Photoshop™ e ImageJ™ foram usados para análise das imagens. Os dados obtidos das medidas dos pixels das fotografias foram submetidos a análise de variância. Os valores com efeitos significativos tiveram suas médias comparadas pelo teste de Tukey. Em todos os testes, o nível de significância adotado foi p≤0,05 e os valores calculados pelo sistema SAS. Os resultados mostraram que a melhor combinação para detectar dente e osso é o comprimento de onda 455 nm com o filtro laranja. A fluorescência da raiz é maior que a do esmalte que é maior do que o osso. O material biológico teve maior fluorescência que o material inerte. Esse conhecimento pode auxiliar o perito a triar e detectar esses materiais biológicos, por exemplo em situações em que dentes e pequenos ossos estiverem fragmentados, tanto na cena do crime quanto no laboratório.


Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the combination of wavelength and filter that best detects tooth and bone, and to determine which biological materials (enamel, dental root or bone) have highest fluorescence intensity when exposed to an alternate light source (ALS). Tooth and bone samples were lighted with ALS and photographed. Adobe Photoshop™ and ImageJ™ softwares were used for image analysis. Data obtained by measuring the photograph pixels were subjected to analysis of variance. The mean values of significant effects were compared by the Tukey test. In all tests, the significance level was set at p≤0.05 and the values calculated by the SAS system. The results showed that the best combination for detecting tooth and bone is an illumination wavelength of 455 nm with an orange filter. The fluorescence of dental root is greater than that of enamel, which in turn is greater than that of bone. The biological material had markedly higher fluorescence than the inert material. This knowledge can help the forensic expert to screen and detect biological materials, for example in situations where there are fragmented teeth and small bones, both at the scene and in the laboratory.


Subject(s)
Humans , Bone and Bones/radiation effects , Light , Tooth/radiation effects , Fluorescence , Software
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Rev. ADM ; 73(5): 241-244, sept.-oct. 2016.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-835301

ABSTRACT

El efecto Doppler es la base científica de la flujometría láser Doppler. El efecto fue descrito por primera vez en el año de 1842 por el físico austriaco Christian Doppler en su tratado Über das farbige licht der doppelsterne und einige andere gestirne des himmels (Sobre el color de la luz en estrellas binarias y otros astros). Este principio ha permitido desarrollar técnicas y aparatos que han sido empleados en el ramo médico para medir la perfusión en diversos órganos y tejidos del cuerpo, y que han sido útiles como método diagnóstico. En la odontología, poco a poco comienza a reportarse información acerca del uso del Doppler en las diversas estructuras bucodentales, y ha demostrado ser no invasivo y de gran utilidad diagnóstica. Son pocos los estudios reportados en la rama de la odontología en cuanto a esta nueva tecnología; es importante comenzar líneas de investigación apoyadas en ella para beneficio de los pacientes.


The Doppler eff ect, the scientifi c basis of laser Doppler fl owmetry, wasfi rst described in 1842 by Austrian physicist Christian Doppler in histreatise Über das farbige Licht der doppelsterne und einige andere gestirnedes Himmels (On the Colored Light of the Binary Stars and SomeOther Stars of the Heavens). This principle has led to the developmentof techniques and devices that have been used in the fi eld of medicineto measure perfusion in various organs and tissues, and have provideda useful method of diagnosis. In dentistry, information on the use ofthis method in the various structures of the mouth has slowly begunto be published. As a result, the need for its continued use in the fi eldof oral health has become evident, given that it has proven to be noninvasiveand extremely useful in diagnosis. It is a diagnostic technique that is commonly used in healthcare and has been widely developedin the fi eld of medicine, yet there have been few reported studies of it suse in dentistry, which is an important step towards opening new linesof research based on this new technology for the benefi t of patients.


Subject(s)
Humans , Laser-Doppler Flowmetry/standards , Laser-Doppler Flowmetry/trends , Dentistry/trends , Wound Healing/radiation effects , Tooth/radiation effects , Tooth Fractures/diagnosis , Technology, Dental/trends , Mouth Mucosa/radiation effects
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Braz. dent. j ; 26(4): 409-415, July-Aug. 2015. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-756394

ABSTRACT

Despite several reports regarding tissue regeneration, including pulp repair induced by different light sources, only limited data have been reported concerning the effects of light-emitting diodes (LED) on stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHEDs). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different energy densities of infrared LED on the cell viability, number of cells and mineralized tissue production by SHEDs. SHEDs were obtained from near-exfoliation primary teeth (n=3), seeded in plain DMEM (104 cells/cm2), and irradiated by a LED prototype (LEDTable 850 nm, 40 mW/cm2) delivering 0 (control), 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 J/cm2 (n=9). Cell viability (MTT assay), cell proliferation (trypan blue assay), and mineralized nodule (MN) formation (alizarin red stain) were assessed 12 and 72 h post-irradiation. Data were subjected to Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests (α=0.05). Cells irradiated with 2 or 4 J/cm2 exhibited higher metabolism at 72 h, and all energy densities provided increase in cell proliferation after 12 h. Regarding MN formation, the best results were observed at 72 h after SHED irradiation with 8 and 15 J/cm2. It was concluded that the cell viability, cell number and MN formation by pulp cells are enhanced after exposure to infrared LED irradiation. Overall, the greatest SHED biostimulation was obtained with 4 and 8 J/cm2.

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Apesar de diversos estudos envolvendo regeneração tecidual, incluindo o reparo pulpar induzido por diferentes fontes de luz, dados limitados têm sido reportados a respeito dos efeitos da irradiação com diodos emissores de luz (LED) sobre células-tronco de dentes decíduos esfoliados (SHEDs). O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar os efeitos de diferentes doses de energia (DE) do LED infravermelho sobre a viabilidade celular, número de células viáveis e produção de nódulos mineralizados (NM) por SHEDs. As células foram obtidas a partir de dentes decíduos próximos ao período de esfoliação (n=3), semeadas em DMEM completo (104 células/cm2) e irradiadas utilizando um protótipo de LED (LEDTable 850 nm, 40 mW/cm2) com as doses de 0 (controle), 2, 4, 8, 15 ou 30 J/cm2 (n=9). A viabilidade celular (MTT), o número de células viáveis (trypan blue assay) e a formação de NM (alizarin red stain) foram realizados 12 e 72 h após a irradiação. Os dados foram avaliados utilizando os testes Kruskal-Wallis e Mann-Whitney (α=0,05). As células irradiadas com 2 ou 4 J/cm2 exibiram uma maior viabilidade em 72 h, e todas as DE aumentaram o número de células viáveis após 12 h. Para a formação de NM, os melhores resultados foram observados 72 h após a irradição das SHEDs, com as doses de 8 e 15 J/cm2. Concluiu-se que a viabilidade celular, o número de células e a formação de NM por células pulpares são aumentados após exposição ao LED infravermelho. De um modo geral, a melhor bioestimulação celular (SHEDs) foi obtida com 4 e 8 J/cm2.

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Subject(s)
Humans , Infrared Rays , Stem Cells/drug effects , Tooth/radiation effects , Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation , Tooth/cytology
6.
Braz. dent. j ; 24(4): 375-379, July-Aug/2013. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-689824

ABSTRACT

Radioprotective agents like selenium are used to reduce the damage caused by radiation in healthy tissues. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of sodium selenite on the development of the molars of offspring of rats irradiated during odontogenesis. Twenty pregnant rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: control, irradiated, selenium and selenium/irradiated. The selenium and selenium/irradiated groups received 0.3 mg/kg of sodium selenite at 18 days of pregnancy. The rats of the irradiated and selenium/irradiated groups received a single dose of 4 Gy of X rays on the abdominal region at the 19th day of pregnancy. The offspring was sacrificed at 3 and 4 days after birth for evaluation of the birefringence of the enamel organic matrix, and at 30 days for evaluation of the intercuspal dimensions of the molars. The selenium/irradiated group was similar to the irradiated group with respect to the thickness and irregularity of the enamel organic matrix region in the evaluated birefringence, as the intercuspal dimensions of the molars. In conclusion, sodium selenite had no radioprotective action on the development of the molars of offspring of rats irradiated during odontogenesis and had a toxic effect in the initial time.


Agentes radioprotetores, como o selênio, são utilizados para reduzir os danos causados pela radiação nos tecidos sadios. O objetivo nesse estudo foi avaliar o efeito do selenito de sódio no desenvolvimento de molares de filhotes de ratas irradiadas. Vinte ratas grávidas foram aleatoriamente divididas em 4 grupos: controle, irradiado, selênio e selênio/irradiado. Os animais dos grupos selênio e selênio/irradiado receberam 0.3 mg/kg de selenito de sódio aos 18 dias de gestação. Os animais dos grupos irradiado e selênio/irradiado receberam dose única de 4 Gy de radiação X na região abdominal aos 19 dias de gestação. Os filhotes foram sacrificados aos 3 e 4 dias após o nascimento para avaliação da birrefringência da matriz orgânica do esmalte, e aos 30 dias para avaliação das dimensões dos molares. Os resultados do grupo selênio/irradiado foram similares aos do irradiado, tanto em relação à espessura e irregularidade região da matriz orgânica do esmalte quanto às dimensões dos molares. Dessa forma, foi possível concluir que o selenito de sódio não exerceu ação radioprotetora no desenvolvimento de molares de filhotes de ratas irradiadas durante a odontogênese e apresentou efeito tóxico nos tempos iniciais.


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Rats , Radiation-Protective Agents/pharmacology , Sodium Selenite/pharmacology , Tooth/drug effects , Tooth/growth & development , Microscopy, Electron, Scanning , Rats, Wistar , Tooth/radiation effects
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Rev. ADM ; 57(4): 137-42, jul.-ago. 2000. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-278271

ABSTRACT

El uso del rayo láser en odontología inició en la década de ;ps 80, principalmente el CO2 y el Nd/YAG (Neodimium/Ytrium-Aluminium-Garnet); su principal uso es en los tejidos blandos en la cavidad bucal, por ejemplo en tratamientos periodontales, en excisión de fibromas, etc., así como también el Er/YAG que se utiliza hoy en día para remover caries y perforar estructura dentaria. El uso de láser en odontología tiene sus limitaciones, ventajas y desventajas, así como cualquier otra técnica quirúrgica/operatoria. El entendimiento de las bases de la óptica láser y las reacciones de los tejidos son esenciales. Aún así el operador debe tener conocimiento de las diferentes aplicaciones para tratamiento


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Carbon Dioxide/chemistry , Mouth Mucosa/radiation effects , Lasers/standards , Lasers/therapeutic use , Tooth/radiation effects , Aluminum/chemistry , Dental Caries/therapy , Erbium/chemistry , Gingivectomy/methods , Hemostasis/physiology , Dental Implantation, Endosseous/standards , Lingual Frenum/surgery , Enamel Microabrasion/methods , Neodymium/chemistry , Dental Cavity Preparation/methods , Radiation Protection/methods , Yttrium/chemistry
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Rev. Círc. Argent. Odontol ; 28(188): 53-5, ago. 2000. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-278307

ABSTRACT

Desde el desarrollo del láser de rubí en 1960 ha habido gran cantidad de odontólogos y pacientes ansiosos por conseguir tratamientos dentales más placenteros. Los múltiples usos de los láseres en odontología involucran cirugías de tejidos blandos, tratamientos de caries en tejidos duros reemplazando al instrumental rotatorio en gran medida, la fotopolimerización de resinas, así como la analgesia y aceleración de cicatrización y reparación de lesiones. Este artículo pretende traer una somera información general sobre el desarrollo de la tecnología láser y sus aplicaciones en odontología


Subject(s)
Lasers/classification , Lasers/therapeutic use , Technology, Dental/trends , Argon/physiology , Wound Healing/radiation effects , Laser Therapy/methods , Composite Resins/radiation effects , Dental Caries/therapy , Carbon Dioxide/physiology , Mouth Mucosa/radiation effects , Dental Cavity Preparation/instrumentation , Lasers/history , Tooth/radiation effects
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Bol. Asoc. Argent. Odontol. Niños ; 29(1): 20-4, mar.-jun. 2000. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-264517

ABSTRACT

Aunque la energís láser se conoce desde hace 40 años, los últimos 10 años ha crecido su importancia en la práctica odontológica, hoy en día existen diferentes tipos de energía láser, diferentes materiales láser, que nos permiten encarar tanto la prevención como el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de una gran parte de las patologías bucales. Con el láser puede aumentarse la resistencia del esmalte al avance del proceso de la caries, pueden diagnosticarse incipientes pérdidas de sustancia inorgánica en la superficie del esmalte o prepararse cavidades con destino a la operatoria adhesiva, sin dolor y sin anestesia en la mayoría de los casos. También hay láseres que nos permiten realizar exitosos procedimientos quirúrgicos en los tejidos blandos otratamientos médicos con efectos antiinflamatorios, analgésicos, antiedematosos o cicatrices


Subject(s)
Dental Care for Children/methods , Lasers/therapeutic use , Tooth/radiation effects , Wound Healing/radiation effects , Dental Caries/diagnosis , Dental Caries/therapy , Dental Enamel/radiation effects , Dental Pulp/radiation effects , Dentin/radiation effects , Dentistry, Operative , Labial Frenum/radiation effects , Mouth Mucosa/radiation effects , Dental Cavity Preparation/methods , Lasers/classification , Ultraviolet Rays
10.
Pakistan Oral and Dental Journal. 1996; 16 (1): 20-26
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-116244

ABSTRACT

Paediatric oncology patients receiving chemoradiation therapy often develop dental developmental anomalies which may affect the future dental care. Chemoradiation therapy may cause tooth and root agenesis, root shortening and thinning and localized enamel defects. These enamel defects histologically appear as niches in the developing dentin which alters the overlying enamel. The odontogenic cell sensitivity depends upon the position in the cell cycle and mitotic activity at the time of chemoradiation therapy. It is, therefore, important for the clinician to have the knowledge of the stages of dental development at the time of oncology treatment. The type of therapy to allow him to predict the eventual dental effects and to plan future dental care


Subject(s)
Tooth Eruption/radiation effects , Tooth/drug effects , Tooth/radiation effects , Radiotherapy/adverse effects , Drug Therapy/adverse effects , Antineoplastic Agents/adverse effects , Odontoblasts , Ameloblasts
11.
Pract. odontol ; 12(10): 35-9, oct. 1991. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-115398

ABSTRACT

Los pacientes que han sido sometidos a radioterapia deben ser tratados por medio de métodos especializados, ya que debido a su padecimiento y al tipo de tratamiento al que han sido sometidos presentan alteraciones físicas, mentales y psicológicas que afectan su integridad. Resulta de vital importancia que este tipo de pacientes sean atendidos y guiados por el dentista de práctica general antes de ser sometidos a radioterapia, para prevenir las complicaciones que se presentan al recibir este tipo de tratamientos posteriormente el paciente debe ser atendido mutidisciplinariamente para prevenir cualquier factor de riesgo que pueda llegar a poner en peligro la integridad física de nuestro paciente. El objetivo del presente trabajo es mostrar los aspectos más relevantes de los efectos de la radioterapia sobre los dientes y las estructuras de soporte; esto con el fin de hacerlos del conocimiento general para poder tomar las medidas preventivas necesarias y saber cuál es la actitud correcta durante y posterior a la radioterapia; también se muestran algunos casos que han sido atendidos en el Departamento de Endodoncia de la División de Estudios de Posgrado


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Osteoradionecrosis/therapy , Periodontium/radiation effects , Tooth/radiation effects , Dental Caries/therapy , Maxillary Sinus/surgery , Parotid Gland , Sodium Hypochlorite
12.
PJS-Pakistan Journal of Surgery. 1990; 6 (2): 48-50
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-18263

ABSTRACT

A cases of dental caries after radiation therapy of the oral regions for treatment of head and neck cancer is presented. Little attention is being paid to the dental tissues of the head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. It is essential that dentists become more actively involved in the treatment of patients receiving irradiation and hence reduce the severity and number of complications such as rampant tooth caries and bone necrosis. Conservative procedures such as gentle scaling and polishing, filling cavities, restoring teeth with crowns and X-ray examinations are well tolerated by patients who have received irradiation. The patients can often wear prosthesis after therapy, proving the tissues have well healed, the prosthesis carefully constructed and patient followed up regularly


Subject(s)
Tooth/radiation effects , Dental Caries , Case Reports
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