Supplementation of Energy Drinks with Green Tea Extract: Effect on In Vitro Abrasive/Erosive Dentin Wear.

PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of the supplementation of energy drinks with green tea extract on abrasive and erosive dentin wear. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Six groups, each comprising 15 bovine dentin samples, were prepared, yielding a total of 90 samples. Erosion was performed by immersing the samples in Red Bull and Red Bull light with and without green tea extract. Tap water with and without green tea extract was used as the control groups. The samples were subjected to abrasive/erosive cycling for five days. The following cycling was performed daily: toothbrush abrasion (20 brushstrokes; 2.5 N); eight erosive cycles (2 min storage in the respective solutions); in between the erosive cycles, storage in artificial saliva (60 min) and again toothbrush abrasion (20 brushstrokes; 2.5 N). During the night, samples were again stored in artificial saliva. Abrasive/erosive dentin wear was measured using a stylus profilometer (µm, accuracy = 40 nm). The measured dentin loss results from the vertical position shift on the y-axis from base to final profile after the wear process in 2D. Pairwise comparisons between the groups were carried out using Wilcoxon signed-rank test. RESULTS: The following dentin wear (median [IQR]) was measured: Red Bull: 1.9 µm (0.5); Red Bull Light: 1.3 µm (0.3); Red Bull with green tea extract: 0.8 µm (0.3); Red Bull Light with green tea extract: 0.3 µm (0.5); Tap water with green tea extract: -0.2 µm (0.7); Tap water: -1.0 µm (1.2). The comparison of all tested groups to each other proved to be statistically significant (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The supplementation of energy drinks with green tea extract provide a protective effect against erosive/abrasive wear in vitro.

Effect of palm oil alone or associated to stannous solution on enamel erosive-abrasive wear: A randomized in situ/ex vivo study.

OBJECTIVE: Palm oil has demonstrated preventive potential against initial erosive demineralization in vitro. This in situ study evaluated the effect of palm oil alone or associated with stannous-containing (Sn) solution on preventing enamel loss from an erosive/abrasive challenge. DESIGN: This single-blind, randomized, crossover in situ/ex vivo study was developed in four phases (one per group of five days) with sixteen volunteers. Enamel blocks (n = 256) were allocated to groups according to the treatment: Palm oil; Palm oil plus Sn solution; Sn solution - positive control; and Deionized water - negative control. Half of the enamel blocks of each group was subjected to erosion and the other half to erosion + abrasion. The daily ex vivo protocol consisted of four citric acid immersions (2 min). Before the first and third acid exposure, the blocks were treated with the test solutions (1 drop/block) for 1 min followed by acid immersion and abrasive challenge (toothpaste was applied on all blocks and half were brushed for 15 s/block). Enamel loss was quantified profilometrically and data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (p < 0.05). RESULTS: A significant difference was found for type of treatment (p < 0.001); wear condition (p = 0.38) and the treatment x condition interaction (p = 0.33) was non-significant. Palm oil associated or not to Sn solution significantly reduced enamel wear in comparison with the negative control but did not differ from the positive control (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Palm oil was able to prevent enamel loss under erosive and erosive + abrasive challenges in a similar extend to stannous-containing commercial solution.

Fluoride gel supplemented with sodium hexametaphosphate reduces enamel erosive wear in situ.

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the effect of fluoride gels, supplemented or not with sodium hexametaphosphate (HMP), on enamel erosive wear in situ. METHODS: Twelve healthy volunteers wore palatal appliances containing four bovine enamel discs. Subjects were randomly allocated into four experimental phases (double-blind, crossover protocol) according to the gels: Placebo (no fluoride or HMP), 1% NaF, 2% NaF, and 1% NaF+9% HMP. Enamel discs were selected after polishing and surface hardness analysis, and treated only once with the respective gels prior to each experimental phase. Erosion (ERO) was performed by extra-oral immersion of the appliance in 0.05M citric acid, pH 3.2 (four times/day, five minutes each, 5 days). Additional abrasion (ERO+ABR) was produced on only two discs by toothbrushing with fluoridated dentifrice after ERO (four times/day, 30s, 5 days). The specimens were submitted to profilometry and hardness analysis. The results were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and the Student-Newman-Keuls test (p<0.05). RESULTS: The 1% NaF+9% HMP gel promoted significantly lower enamel wear for ERO compared to the other groups, being statistically lower than 1% NaF and Placebo for ERO+ABR. Similarly, the lowest values of integrated lesion area were found for 1% NaF+9% HMP and 2% NaF, respectively, for ERO and ERO+ABR. CONCLUSION: The addition of HMP to the 1% NaF gel promoted greater protective effect against ERO and ERO+ABR compared to the 1% NaF gel, achieving similar protective levels to those seen for the 2% NaF gel. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Gel containing 1% NaF+9% HMP showed a high anti-erosive potential, being a safer alternative when compared to a conventional 2% NaF gel.

The influence of varnish and high fluoride on erosion and abrasion in a laboratory investigation.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of concentrated fluoride varnishes to reduce enamel loss from repeated cycles of citric acid erosion and toothbrush abrasion in vitro. METHODS: Polished human enamel samples were exposed to fluoride varnishes: Bifluorid10® (NaF&CaF2- 45,200 ppmF), Duraphat® (NaF 22,600 ppmF), Fluor-Protector® (difluorsilane 1000 ppmF) and a control coating of copal ether varnish (0 ppmF) group and a deionized water group. For each group of 16 samples, nine cycles of erosion and nine cycles of erosion-abrasion [1 cycle=erosion (0.3% citric acid, pH 3.2, 5 min)+artificial saliva (1 h, pH 7.0)+abrasion (120 linear strokes in artificial saliva from Oral B medium soft brushes 300 g loading]. The change in the enamel surface was evaluated using optical profilometry. RESULTS: Duraphat® and Bifluorid10® applications had a median (IQR) step height of 4.21 um (1.59) and 5.01 um (1.02). This was statistically significantly less than Fluor-Protector® 6.83 um (1.25), copal ether 7.22 um (1.97) and water 7.39 um (1.96) (p<0.001). For erosion-abrasion, both Duraphat® and Bifluorid® had statistically lower step heights than the other products (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: The action of fluoride in a range of single-application topical varnishes was effective in reducing enamel wear from erosion and erosion-abrasion in this laboratory study.

Combined effect of a fluoride-, stannous- and chitosan-containing toothpaste and stannous-containing rinse on the prevention of initial enamel erosion-abrasion.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the preventive effect of a fluoride-, stannous- and chitosan-containing (F/Sn/chitosan-) toothpaste (TP) on initial enamel erosion and abrasion. METHODS: In total, 150 human premolar enamel specimens were ground, polished and divided into 5 toothpaste/rinse groups (n=30): (G1) placebo-TP/tap water, (G2) sodium fluoride (NaF-) TP/tap water, (G3) F/Sn/chitosan-TP/tap water, (G4) F/Sn/chitosan-TP/Sn-rinse, (G5) NaF-TP/NaF-rinse. The 8-day erosion-abrasion cyclic treatment (one cycle/day) consisted of incubating the samples in artificial saliva (30min), then submitting the samples to toothbrush abrasion (2min incubation in toothpaste slurry; brushing with 20 toothbrush strokes) and rinsing (2min; 10ml) with the respective solution: tap water (G1-G3), Sn-rinse (G4) or NaF-rinse (G5). Afterwards, the samples were submitted to erosion (2min; 30ml 1% citric acid, pH=3.6). Surface microhardness (SMH) was measured initially and after every abrasion and erosion treatment. Enamel substance loss was calculated after each abrasion. Non-parametric ANOVA followed by Wilcoxon rank tests were used for analysis. RESULTS: G1 presented the greatest SMH decrease, while G4 presented the least SMH decrease (p<0.001). G3 had a similar SMH decrease to G2 and G5. Substance loss was significantly lower in G4 than all other groups (p<0.05), closely followed by G3. Both G2 and G5 showed similar calculated enamel substance loss to G1. CONCLUSION: The treatment with F/Sn/chitosan-TP and tap water provided a similar SMH decrease to both NaF-TP groups, but significantly lower substance loss. F/Sn/Chitosan-TP and Sn-rinse showed a better preventive effect, which promoted less SMH decrease and reduced substance loss. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The toothpaste containing fluoride, stannous and chitosan shows promising results in reducing substance loss from erosion and abrasion. The combination of this toothpaste with the stannous-containing rinse showed even better prevention against erosion-abrasion.

Novel in-situ longitudinal model for the study of dentifrices on dental erosion-abrasion.

A novel longitudinal erosion-abrasion in-situ model was proposed. In an exploratory test (phase 1) toothbrushing effect was investigated using a parallel design, whereas in the main study (phases 1 + 2), a crossover design tested the effect of fluoride dentifrice. In phase 1, 16 subjects (n = 5-6 subjects per group) wore partial dentures with enamel specimens for 28 d and adhered to one of the following treatment regimens: regimen A, erosion only; regimen B, erosion + toothbrushing with fluoride-containing dentifrice [1,100 ppm of fluoride as sodium fluoride (NaF)]; and regimen C, erosion + toothbrushing with placebo dentifrice (0 ppm fluoride). Erosion consisted of the exposure of specimens to grapefruit juice. In regimens B and C, toothbrushing was performed with the test dentifrices 5 min after erosion. For the main study a second phase was carried out in which subjects initially treated with regimen B were treated with regimen C, and vice versa (crossover, n = 11), repeating the same experimental protocol. Enamel wear was measured by optical profilometry at baseline and every 7 d thereafter. In the exploratory test (phase 1), no significant differences were observed among regimens at any of the study time-points. In the main study (phases 1 + 2), higher enamel wear was observed for regimen C than for regimen B. A significant trend was observed for the increase of enamel wear over time. Fluoridated dentifrice reduced the development of erosive-abrasive lesions. The proposed longitudinal model provided adequate responses for erosion-abrasion frequency and fluoride effects.

Cleaning, abrasion, and polishing effect of novel perlite toothpaste abrasive.

OBJECTIVE: This study was intended to optimize perlite particle size and morphology for better tooth cleaning and lower tooth abrasion, and to evaluate the performance of a whitening toothpaste containing the optimized perlite abrasive for tooth cleaning, abrasion, and polishing. METHODS: Perlite toothpaste abrasive samples were prepared by air classifying a commercial expanded perlite product. The tooth cleaning and abrasion properties for these classified perlite samples were reported via the pellicle cleaning ratio (PCR) and relative dentin abrasion (RDA). Performance of the whitening toothpaste containing the optimized perlite abrasive in tooth cleaning, polishing, and abrasion was evaluated against a widely used synthetic high-cleaning silica. RESULTS: Air classification removes large perlite particles and also physically changes perlite particle morphology from mostly three dimensional and angular particles to mainly two dimensional and platy particles. All the classified samples show good tooth cleaning effect, but tooth abrasion decreases significantly with decreasing particle size. Compared to high-cleaning silica whitening toothpaste, the whitening toothpaste containing the optimized perlite abrasive (PerlClean) is slightly better at tooth cleaning, lower in tooth abrasion, and significantly better at tooth polishing. CONCLUSIONS: Fine platy perlite particles are effective in tooth cleaning with low tooth abrasion. The enhanced performance of optimized perlite toothpaste abrasive compared to high-cleaning silica in a whitening toothpaste is attributed to the optimized particle size distribution and the unique platy particle geometry.

Screening of CO(2) laser (10.6 µm) parameters for prevention of enamel erosion.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to screen CO(2) laser (10.6 µm) parameters to increase enamel resistance to a continuous-flow erosive challenge. BACKGROUND DATA: A new clinical CO(2) laser providing pulses of hundreds of microseconds, a range known to increase tooth acid-resistance, has been introduced in the market. METHODS: Different laser parameters were tested in 12 groups (n=20) with varying fluences from 0.1 to 0.9 J/cm(2), pulse durations from 80 to 400 µs and repetition rates from 180 to 700 Hz. Non-lased samples (n=30) served as controls. All samples were eroded by exposure to hydrochloric acid (pH 2.6) under continuous acid flow (60 µL/min). Calcium and phosphate release into acid was monitored colorimetrically at 30 sec intervals up to 5 min and at 1 min intervals up to a total erosion time of 15 min. Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis was performed in lased samples (n=3). Data were statistically analysed by one-way ANOVA (p<0.05) and Dunnett's post-hoc tests. RESULTS: Calcium and phosphate release were significantly reduced by a maximum of 20% over time in samples irradiated with 0.4 J/cm(2) (200µs) at 450 Hz. Short-time reduction of calcium loss (≤1.5 min) could be also achieved by irradiation with 0.7 J/cm(2) (300µs) at 200 and 300 Hz. Both parameters revealed surface modification. CONCLUSIONS: A set of CO(2) laser parameters was found that could significantly reduce enamel mineral loss (20%) under in vitro erosive conditions. However, as all parameters also caused surface cracking, they are not recommended for clinical use.

Prevention of toothbrushing abrasion of acid-softened enamel by CO(2) laser irradiation.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of CO(2) laser irradiation (10.6µm) at 0.3J/cm(2) (0.5µs; 226Hz) on the resistance of softened enamel to toothbrushing abrasion, in vitro. METHODS: Sixty human enamel samples were obtained, polished with silicon carbide papers and randomly divided into five groups (n=12), receiving 5 different surface treatments: laser irradiation (L), fluoride (AmF/NaF gel) application (F), laser prior to fluoride (LF), fluoride prior to laser (FL), non-treated control (C). After surface treatment they were submitted to a 25-day erosive-abrasive cycle in 100ml sprite light (90s) and brushed twice daily with an electric toothbrush. Between the demineralization periods samples were immersed in supersaturated mineral solution. At the end of the experiments enamel surface loss was determined using a contact profilometer and morphological analysis was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). For SEM analysis of demineralization pattern, cross-sectional cuts of cycled samples were prepared. The data were statistically analysed by one-way ANOVA model with subsequent pairwise comparison of treatments. RESULTS: Abrasive surface loss was significantly lower in all laser groups compared to both control and fluoride groups (p<0.0001 in all cases). Amongst the laser groups no significant difference was observed. Softened enamel layer underneath lesions was less pronounced in laser-irradiated samples. CONCLUSION: Irradiation of dental enamel with a CO(2) laser at 0.3J/cm(2) (5µs, 226Hz) either alone or in combination with amine fluoride gel significantly decreases toothbrushing abrasion of softened-enamel, in vitro.

A comprehensive and conservative approach for the restoration of abrasion and erosion. Part I: concepts and clinical rationale for early intervention using adhesive techniques.

Tooth wear represents a frequent pathology with multifactorial origins. Behavioral changes, unbalanced diet, various medical conditions and medications inducing acid regurgitation or influencing saliva composition and flow rate, trigger tooth erosion. Awake and sleep bruxism, which are widespread nowadays with functional disorders, induce attrition. It has become increasingly important to diagnose early signs of tooth wear so that proper preventive, and if needed, restorative measures are taken. Such disorders have biological, functional, and also esthetic consequences. Following a comprehensive clinical evaluation, treatment objectives, such as a proper occlusal and anatomical scheme as well as a pleasing smile line, are usually set on models with an anterior teeth full-mouth waxup, depending on the severity of tissue loss. Based on the new vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO), combinations of direct and indirect restorations can then help to reestablish anatomy and function. The use of adhesive techniques and resin composites has demonstrated its potential, in particular for the treatment of moderate tooth wear. Part I of this article reviews recent knowledge and clinical concepts dealing with the various forms of early restorative interventions and their potential to restrict ongoing tissue destruction.

Prevention of erosive/abrasive enamel wear due to orange juice modified with dietary supplements.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the erosive/abrasive enamel wear after contact with orange juices modified with different dietary supplements. METHODS: A total of 96 bovine enamel samples were prepared and allocated to eight groups (1-8; n = 12). Samples were eroded (120 s) in 200 ml of the following eight solutions: 1: water (control), 2: orange juice, 3: water + calcium effervescent tablet, 4: orange juice + calcium effervescent tablet, 5: water + 0.75 g acid/base regulating powder (Probase), 6: water + 0.375 g Probase, 7: orange juice + 0.75 g Probase and 8: orange juice + 0.375 g Probase. After erosion, the samples were brushed with 40 brushing strokes (load 2.5 N). Enamel wear was measured using surface profilometry after 20 and 40 cycles of erosion/abrasion respectively. RESULTS: Highest mean enamel wear (± SD) after 20 and 40 cycles of erosion/abrasion was observed for the unmodified orange juice (group 2) (0.605 ± 0.240 µm; 1.375 ± 0.496 µm respectively). The enamel wear in all other groups (3-8) was significantly lower (P < 0.0001 respectively) with no significant difference within these groups and compared with water (control). CONCLUSION: Erosive/abrasive enamel wear induces by orange juice and tooth brushing could be reduced significantly by modification with free available dietary supplements.

Inibição das metaloproteinases da matriz como nova estratégia para prevenção da erosão dentinária / Matrix metalloproteinases inhibition as a new strategy to prevent dentin erosion

A degradação da dentina pelas metaloproteinases da matriz (MMPs) pode facilitar a progressão de lesões erosivas. Objetivos: Avaliar, por meio de uma série de 5 subprojetos: 1) A atividade de MMPs em dentina bovina e humana; 2) O efeito do chá verde contra erosão/abrasão de dentina; 3 e 4) Géis contendo inibidores de MMPs (epigallocatechin-3-galatte-EGCG, clorexidina-CHX e sulfato ferroso-FeSO4) sobre a prevenção de erosão de dentina sozinha ou associada à abrasão, respectivamente, e 5) Sobre a degradação de colágeno e desgaste. Material e Métodos: 1) Extração proteica de dentina de coroa e raiz bovina e humana foi realizada (ácido cítrico a 0,87 M, pH 2,3) e testada por zimografia e atividades gelatinolíticas; 2) Voluntários (n=10) bochecharam chá verde ou água (1 min, 10 mL) entre os desafios erosivos (Coca-Cola, pH 2,6, 4x/dia/5 min, extraoralmente) e abrasivos. A abrasão (escova elétrica + dentifrício não fluoretado) foi realizada imediatamente ou 30 min depois da erosão por 30 s. O desgaste da dentina foi analisado por perfilometria (µm); 3 e 4) Voluntários (n=10-13) utilizaram dispositivos palatinos contendo 12 blocos de dentina e distribuídos aleatoriamente para 6 grupos, de acordo com o tipo de gel aplicado ou não (não tratado-NT). Os géis tinham composição idêntica, exceto pela presença de EGCG (400 µM), CHX (0,012%), FeSO4 (1 mM), flúor (NaF-1,23%) ou sem ativo (Placebo-P). Os géis foram ou não aplicados sobre os espécimes em fina camada e removidos depois de 1 min. A erosão (Coca-Cola, pH 2,6, 4x5min/dia, extraoralmente) foi realizada por 5 ou 10 dias, respectivamente. A cada dia, depois do primeiro e último desafios erosivos, os blocos eram (ERO) ou não escovados (ERO+ABR) por 15 s (escova elétrica + solução de dentifrício não fluoretado). O desgaste da dentina foi avaliado por perfilometria (µm) depois de 5 e 10 dias. 5) Dentina (n=45/grupo) foi desmineralizada com ácido cítrico (0,87 M, pH 2,3) por 36 h. Na sequência, foi ou não tratada (NT)...

The dentin degradation by matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) can increase the progression of erosive lesions. Objectives: Five studies were conducted to evaluate: 1) The activity of MMPs in bovine and human dentin; 2) The effect of green tea rinse against dentin erosion/abrasion; 3 and 4) Gels containing MMP inhibitors (epigallocatechin-3-galatte-EGCG, chlorexidine-CHX and ferrous sulphate-FeSO4) to prevent dentin erosion alone or associated with abrasion, respectively, and 5) On collagen degradation and wear. Material and Methods: 1) Protein extraction from crown and root of bovine and human dentin was performed (0.87 M citric acid, pH 2.3) and tested by zymography and gelatinolytic activities; 2) Volunteers (n=10) rinsed with green tea or water (1 min, 10 mL) between the erosive (Coke, pH 2.6, 4x5min/day, extraorally) and abrasive challenges. The abrasion (electric toothbrush + fluoride-free toothpaste) was performed immediately or 30 min after erosion for 30 s. Dentin wear was analyzed by profilometry (µm); 3 and 4) Volunteers (n=10-13) wore palatal devices containing 12 bovine dentin blocks randomly allocated to 6 groups, according to the type of gels applied or not (not treated-NT). The gels had identical composition, except for the presence of EGCG (400 µM), CHX (0.012%), FeSO4 (1 mM), fluoride (NaF-1.23%) or not (Placebo-P). Gels were applied or not on specimens once in a thin layer and removed after 1 min. Erosion (Coke, pH 2.6, 4x5 min/day, extraorally) was performed for 5 or 10 days, respectively. Each day, after first and last erosive challenges, blocks were (ERO) or not brushed (ERO+ABR) for 15 s (electric toothbrush + fluoride-free toothpaste slurry). Dentin wear was evaluated by profilometry (µm) after days 5 and 10. 5) Demineralization of dentin (n=45/group) was performed with 0.87 M citric acid, pH 2.3, for 36 h. In sequence, dentin was or not (NT) treated with the same gels described above. Specimens were stored in artificial saliva (5 days,...

Efeito do íon ferro na prevenção da erosão dentária: estudos in vitro e in situ / Effect of iron on the prevention of tooth wear: in vitro and in situ studies

Este projeto teve como objetivos investigar o efeito do íon ferro (Fe+2), associado ou não ao íon flúor (F-), na redução da erosão do esmalte e da dentina bovinos, bem como desenvolver e avaliar um dentifrício enriquecido com Fe+2 para a prevenção da erosão associada à abrasão. Foram realizados 4 subprojetos: (1) Determinação do efeito protetor de concentrações crescentes do Fe+2 (0 a 120 mmol/L) associadas ou não ao F- (0 a 4 g/mL), contra a dissolução do pó de esmalte bovino in vitro; (2) Avaliação, in vitro, do efeito protetor do Fe+2 a 10 mmol/L contra a dissolução mineral da superfície do esmalte bovino; (3) Desenvolvimento e avaliação, in vitro, de dentifrícios fluoretados enriquecidos com diferentes concentrações de Fe+2, visando à prevenção da perda mineral do esmalte bovino; (4) Avaliação, in situ, do efeito inibidor do dentifrício acrescido de Fe+2 e F- na desmineralização do esmalte e dentina bovinos sadios ou previamente erodidos. As variáveis de resposta utilizadas foram a quantificação da perda de fósforo (colorimetria) e o desgaste (perfilometria, m) para os subprojetos 1 e 2, e 3 e 4, respectivamente. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística (p<0,05). Para o Subprojeto (1), a ANOVA a 2 critérios e o teste de Bonferroni revelaram que soluções contendo Fe+2 a 1,25, 2,5, 5,0, 10, 15 e 30 mmol/L reduziram significativamente a dissolução do pó de esmalte bovino em 18, 18, 23, 35, 35 e 55%, respectivamente, em comparação ao controle (sem Fe+2). Na presença de F-, o efeito do Fe+2 na inibição da dissolução do esmalte foi reduzido, não havendo efeito sinérgico entre estes íons nas condições testadas. No Subprojeto (2), a ANOVA a 2 critérios e o teste de Bonferroni, mostraram uma redução significativa na desmineralização da superfície do esmalte bovino em torno de 30 a 40%, quando se utilizou solução de Fe+2 a 10 mmol/L. No Subprojeto (3), a ANOVA revelou diferença significativa...

The aims of this study were to investigate the effect of iron (Fe+2) associated or not to fluoride (F-) on the reduction of bovine enamel and dentin erosion, as well as to develop and evaluate a dentifrice containing Fe+2 to prevent erosion associated to abrasion. Four subprojects were done: (1) In vitro determination of the protective effect of increasing Fe+2 concentrations (0 to 120 mmol/L) associated or not to F- (0 to 4 g/mL) against the dissolution of powdered enamel; (2) In vitro evaluation of the protective effect of 10 mol/L Fe+2 against the mineral dissolution of superficial bovine enamel; (3) Development and in vitro evaluation of fluorided dentifrices containing different Fe+2 concentrations in order to prevent the mineral loss of bovine enamel; and (4) In situ evaluation of the effect of a dentifrice containing Fe+2 and F- on the demineralization of sound or previously eroded bovine enamel and dentin. The response variables were quantification of phosphate loss (colorimetry) and tooth wear (perfilometry, m) for the subprojects 1 and 2, and 3 and 4, respectively. Data were submitted to statistical analyses (p <0.05). In subproject (1), two-way ANOVA and Bonferronis test revealed that solutions containing 1.25, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0, 15.0 and 30.0 mmol/L Fe+2 significantly reduced the dissolution of powdered enamel at 18, 18, 23, 35, 35 and 55%, respectively, in comparison to control (without Fe+2). In the presence of F-, the effect of Fe+2 on the dissolution of enamel was reduced and no synergistic effect between these ions was observed in the tested conditions. In Subproject (2), two-way ANOVA and Bonferronis test showed a significant reduction on surface demineralization of bovine enamel (around 30-40%), when the solution containing Fe+2 at 10 mmol/L was used. In Subproject (3), ANOVA revealed a significant difference among the groups (Placebo, 1,100 g/mL F, Crest®, 1.0 mg/g Fe+2, 2.5 mg/g Fe+2, 5.0 mg/g Fe+2, F- (1, 100 g/mL) + 1,0 mg/g...

Efeito do íon ferro na prevenção da erosão dentária: estudos in vitro e in situ / Effect of iron on the prevention of tooth wear: in vitro and in situ studies

Este projeto teve como objetivos investigar o efeito do íon ferro (Fe+2), associado ou não ao íon flúor (F-), na redução da erosão do esmalte e da dentina bovinos, bem como desenvolver e avaliar um dentifrício enriquecido com Fe+2 para a prevenção da erosão associada à abrasão. Foram realizados 4 subprojetos: (1) Determinação do efeito protetor de concentrações crescentes do Fe+2 (0 a 120 mmol/L) associadas ou não ao F- (0 a 4 g/mL), contra a dissolução do pó de esmalte bovino in vitro; (2) Avaliação, in vitro, do efeito protetor do Fe+2 a 10 mmol/L contra a dissolução mineral da superfície do esmalte bovino; (3) Desenvolvimento e avaliação, in vitro, de dentifrícios fluoretados enriquecidos com diferentes concentrações de Fe+2, visando à prevenção da perda mineral do esmalte bovino; (4) Avaliação, in situ, do efeito inibidor do dentifrício acrescido de Fe+2 e F- na desmineralização do esmalte e dentina bovinos sadios ou previamente erodidos. As variáveis de resposta utilizadas foram a quantificação da perda de fósforo (colorimetria) e o desgaste (perfilometria, m) para os subprojetos 1 e 2, e 3 e 4, respectivamente. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística (p<0,05). Para o Subprojeto (1), a ANOVA a 2 critérios e o teste de Bonferroni revelaram que soluções contendo Fe+2 a 1,25, 2,5, 5,0, 10, 15 e 30 mmol/L reduziram significativamente a dissolução do pó de esmalte bovino em 18, 18, 23, 35, 35 e 55%, respectivamente, em comparação ao controle (sem Fe+2). Na presença de F-, o efeito do Fe+2 na inibição da dissolução do esmalte foi reduzido, não havendo efeito sinérgico entre estes íons nas condições testadas. No Subprojeto (2), a ANOVA a 2 critérios e o teste de Bonferroni, mostraram uma redução significativa na desmineralização da superfície do esmalte bovino em torno de 30 a 40%, quando se utilizou solução de Fe+2 a 10 mmol/L. No Subprojeto (3), a ANOVA revelou diferença significativa...

The aims of this study were to investigate the effect of iron (Fe+2) associated or not to fluoride (F-) on the reduction of bovine enamel and dentin erosion, as well as to develop and evaluate a dentifrice containing Fe+2 to prevent erosion associated to abrasion. Four subprojects were done: (1) In vitro determination of the protective effect of increasing Fe+2 concentrations (0 to 120 mmol/L) associated or not to F- (0 to 4 g/mL) against the dissolution of powdered enamel; (2) In vitro evaluation of the protective effect of 10 mol/L Fe+2 against the mineral dissolution of superficial bovine enamel; (3) Development and in vitro evaluation of fluorided dentifrices containing different Fe+2 concentrations in order to prevent the mineral loss of bovine enamel; and (4) In situ evaluation of the effect of a dentifrice containing Fe+2 and F- on the demineralization of sound or previously eroded bovine enamel and dentin. The response variables were quantification of phosphate loss (colorimetry) and tooth wear (perfilometry, m) for the subprojects 1 and 2, and 3 and 4, respectively. Data were submitted to statistical analyses (p <0.05). In subproject (1), two-way ANOVA and Bonferronis test revealed that solutions containing 1.25, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0, 15.0 and 30.0 mmol/L Fe+2 significantly reduced the dissolution of powdered enamel at 18, 18, 23, 35, 35 and 55%, respectively, in comparison to control (without Fe+2). In the presence of F-, the effect of Fe+2 on the dissolution of enamel was reduced and no synergistic effect between these ions was observed in the tested conditions. In Subproject (2), two-way ANOVA and Bonferronis test showed a significant reduction on surface demineralization of bovine enamel (around 30-40%), when the solution containing Fe+2 at 10 mmol/L was used. In Subproject (3), ANOVA revealed a significant difference among the groups (Placebo, 1,100 g/mL F, Crest®, 1.0 mg/g Fe+2, 2.5 mg/g Fe+2, 5.0 mg/g Fe+2, F- (1, 100 g/mL) + 1,0 mg/g...

Protective effect of green tea on dentin erosion and abrasion.

OBJECTIVE: This in situ study evaluated the protective effect of green tea on dentin erosion (ERO) and erosion-abrasion (ABR). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Ten volunteers wore intraoral palatal appliances with bovine dentin specimens subjected to ERO or ERO + toothbrushing abrasion performed immediately (ERO+I-ABR) or 30 min after erosion (ERO+30-min-ABR). During 2 experimental 5-day crossover phases, the volunteers rinsed with green tea or water (control, 1 min) between each erosive (5 min, cola drink) and abrasive challenge (30 s, toothbrushing), 4x/day. Dentin wear was measured by profilometry. RESULTS: The green tea reduced the dentin wear significantly for all conditions compared to control. ERO+I-ABR led to significantly higher wear than ERO, but it was not significantly different from ERO+30-min-ABR. ERO+30-min-ABR provoked significant higher wear than ERO, only for the placebo treatment. CONCLUSIONS: From the results of the present study, it may be concluded that green tea reduces the dentin wear under erosive/abrasive conditions.

Protective effect of green tea on dentin erosion and abrasion

OBJECTIVE: This in situ study evaluated the protective effect of green tea on dentin erosion (ERO) and erosion-abrasion (ABR). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Ten volunteers wore intraoral palatal appliances with bovine dentin specimens subjected to ERO or ERO + toothbrushing abrasion performed immediately (ERO+I-ABR) or 30 min after erosion (ERO+30-min-ABR). During 2 experimental 5-day crossover phases, the volunteers rinsed with green tea or water (control, 1 min) between each erosive (5 min, cola drink) and abrasive challenge (30 s, toothbrushing), 4x/day. Dentin wear was measured by profilometry. RESULTS: The green tea reduced the dentin wear significantly for all conditions compared to control. ERO+I-ABR led to significantly higher wear than ERO, but it was not significantly different from ERO+30-min-ABR. ERO+30-min-ABR provoked significant higher wear than ERO, only for the placebo treatment. CONCLUSIONS: From the results of the present study, it may be concluded that green tea reduces the dentin wear under erosive/abrasive conditions.

Chlorhexidine and green tea extract reduce dentin erosion and abrasion in situ.

OBJECTIVES: This in situ/ex vivo study aimed to analyse the impact of possible MMP-inhibitors (chlorhexidine and green tea extract) on dentin wear induced by erosion or erosion plus abrasion. METHODS: Twelve volunteers took part in this cross-over and double-blind study performed in 4 phases of each 5 days. Bovine dentin samples were worn in palatal appliances and subjected to extraoral erosion (4 times/day, Coca-Cola, 5 min) or erosion plus abrasion (2 times/day, fluoride-free toothpaste and electrical toothbrush, 15s/sample). Immediately after each erosion, the appliances were reinserted in the mouth and the oral cavity was rinsed for 60s with: 250 ppm F solution (SnF(2)/AmF, pH 4.5, Meridol-Gaba, Switzerland), 0.12% chlorhexidine digluconate (0.06% chlorhexidine, pH 6.0, Periogard-Colgate, Brazil), 0.61% green tea extract solution (OM24, 100% Camellia Sinensis leaf extract, catechin concentration: 30+/-3%, pH 7.0, Omnimedica, Switzerland) or deionized water (pH 6.0, control). Dentin loss was assessed by profilometry (microm). The data were analysed by two-way repeated measures ANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc test. RESULTS: There was a significant difference between the conditions (EroxEro+Abr, p<0.001) and among the solutions (p<0.001). All solutions (F: 1.42+/-0.34; 1.73+/-0.50, chlorhexidine: 1.15+/-0.26; 1.59+/-0.32, green tea: 1.06+/-0.30; 1.54+/-0.55) significantly reduced the dentin wear when compared to control (2.00+/-0.55; 2.41+/-0.83) for both conditions. There were not significant differences among green tea extract, chlorhexidine and F solutions. CONCLUSIONS: Thus, the possible MMP-inhibitors tested in this study seem to be a promising preventive measure to reduce dentin erosion-abrasion, but their mechanism of action needs to be investigated in further studies.

An evaluation of wear when enamel is opposed by various ceramic materials and gold.

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Ceramic restorations have been known to cause wear of opposing enamel. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate enamel wear caused by 3 ceramic substrates in the glazed and polished conditions. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Sixty ceramic discs (10 x 2 mm)-20 each of Finesse, All-Ceram, and IPS-Empress-were prepared and glazed. Each group of 20 was divided into 2 groups of 10. The surfaces of one group were ground and polished using a porcelain polishing kit (Dialite). The remaining 10 were left as glazed. Ten specimens of a type III gold alloy were cast into rectangular shapes of 10 x 12 x 2 mm and polished. Seventy human cusps were prepared from sound, caries-free, extracted teeth and abraded against the substrates in a wear machine for a total of 10,000 cycles. The cusp height loss was traced before and after the wear test using a profile projector. Mean surface roughness (R(a)) values for the substrates were also recorded with a profilometer before testing. Differences in R(a) were evaluated using 1- and 2-way ANOVA and the Scheffe post hoc test (alpha = .05). RESULTS: One-way ANOVA indicated that enamel height loss was significantly different by material (P < .001) and surface condition (glazed and polished or glazed; P < .05). Gold, polished Finesse, and polished All-Ceram were the least abrasive, whereas glazed IPS-Empress was the most abrasive. There was no significant interaction effect between substrate type and surface condition. Significant differences were found when R(a) of the substrate condition was compared with enamel wear (P < .01). CONCLUSIONS: Gold, polished Finesse, and polished All-Ceram caused the least enamel wear, whereas IPS-Empress caused the most wear. Cast gold was significantly different than glazed IPS-Empress (P < .05), whereas other groups overlapped. There was significant correlation between R(a) and enamel wear (P < .01).

Kinetic cavity preparation: protection of the cavo-surface enamel.

A significant defect of kinetic cavity preparation systems is damage to cavo-surface sound tooth enamel. The purpose of this study is to establish a protective method for cavo-surface sound tooth enamel during air-powder abrasive system cavity preparation, using protective varnish. A total of 39 extracted human primary teeth were used for this experiment. Protective varnish was applied to the tooth surface in single, double and triple coats. The kinetic instrument was used for cavity preparation. Class V cavities were prepared on the border area of varnish coated and intact tooth surface. After removal of varnish with a supersonic washer, specimens were dried and gold plated with ion-spatter, following which cavity margin enamel was observed through a SEM. Tooth surface enamel where coated with varnish appeared intact and the cavo-surface margin remained at a right angle form. However, tooth surface enamel without varnish coating appeared rough, and the cavo-surface margin exhibited a round shape. It seems likely that kinetic energy was absorbed by the soft varnish coating, thereby protecting the enamel. Protective varnish was found to provide a protective effect for cavo-surface sound enamel, and was also found to promote a sharp edge at the cavo-surface margin, during kinetic cavity preparation.