Evaluation of the effect of tooth polishing on color stability after in-office bleaching treatment / Avaliação do efeito do polimento dental na estabilidade de cor após tratamento clareador em consultório

Introduction: One of the most commonly used corrective methods for staining teeth is tooth bleaching. However, subclinical alterations may occur in the micromorphology of dental tissues during the bleaching procedure, such as increases in porosity and surface roughness. Consequently, dental enamel may become more permeable and susceptible to staining. Objective: To evaluate the influence of tooth polishing after in-office bleaching treatment on color stability. Material and method: Thirty-three extracted human molars were used. The teeth were cut in the mesiodistal direction to obtain two samples per tooth (total of 66). The samples were randomly divided into six groups (n=11). Before and after the bleaching treatment, the lightness of the samples and change in lightness (∆L) were determined with a digital spectrophotometer (Easy Shade). The samples were bleached with 35% hydrogen peroxide (three sessions weekly). Three groups were submitted to polishing with felt discs and polishing paste after each session. To simulate the oral conditions during the consumption of colored beverages, the samples were submitted to alternating cycles of immersion in staining solutions (coffee, red wine, and Coca Cola). Result: Polishing resulted in an increase of mean lightness of 4.49 in the red wine group, 2.73 in the coffee group, and 4.08 in the cola group. The difference was significant in the red wine group (p<0.022), but not in the coffee or cola group. Conclusion: Polishing after in-office bleaching using felt discs and polishing paste can reduce the degree of pigment impregnation in patient with red wine rich diet.

Introdução: Um dos métodos mais usados ​​para dentes pigmentados é o clareamento dental. Entretanto, alterações subclínicas podem ocorrer na micromorfologia dos dentes durante procedimentos de clareamento, como aumentos na porosidade e rugosidade superficial. Consequentemente, o esmalte dental pode se tornar mais permeável e suscetível a manchas. Objetivo: Avaliar a influência do polimento dentário após o clareamento em consultório na estabilidade da cor. Material e método: Trinta e três molares humanos extraídos foram utilizados. Os dentes foram cortados na direção mesiodistal para obter duas amostras por dente (total de 66). As amostras foram divididas aleatoriamente em seis grupos (n = 11). Antes e após o tratamento clareador, a luminosidade das amostras e a alteração da luminosidade (∆L) foram determinadas com um espectrofotômetro digital (Easy Shade). As amostras foram clareadas com peróxido de hidrogênio 35% (três sessões com intervalos de 7 dias). Três grupos foram submetidos a polimento com discos de feltro e pasta de polimento após cada sessão. Para simular as condições orais durante o consumo de bebidas pigmentadas, as amostras foram submetidas a ciclos alternados de imersão em soluções (café, vinho tinto e Coca Cola). Resultado: O polimento resultou em um aumento da luminosidade média de 4,49 no grupo vinho tinto, 2,73 no grupo café e 4,08 no grupo cola. A diferença foi significativa no grupo vinho tinto (p <0,022), mas não no grupo café ou cola. Conclusão: O polimento após clareamento em consultório usando discos de feltro e pasta polidora pode reduzir o grau de impregnação em pacientes com dieta rica em vinho tinto.

Cumplimiento del programa nacional de atención estomatológica integral en las áreas de salud. Manzanillo. 2016 / Compliance with the national comprehensive stomatological care program in the health areas. Manzanillo 2016

Desde el año 2010 se inició un proceso de transformaciones en el Programa Nacional de Atención Estomatológica Integral en el municipio Manzanillo, de la provincia de Granma, para garantizar la sostenibilidad de los servicios en el sector salud. El presente estudio se realizó con el objetivo de describir el cumplimiento de ese proceso de transformaciones según los indicadores del programa en el municipio Manzanillo durante el año 2016. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo retrospectivo, basado en el análisis de los indicadores de salud y los objetivos del Ministerio de Salud Pública. La información se obtuvo del Departamento Municipal de Registros Médicos y Estadísticos, del año 2016. Para su procesamiento y análisis se utilizó el cálculo de porcentajes y la distribución de frecuencias expresada en tablas. En los resultados se hallaron como aspectos positivos el incremento del número de consultas generales y de tratamientos conservadores, se disminuyó el número de exodoncias; es mínima la afluencia de pacientes a cuerpos de guardia por urgencias estomatológicas y no se cumple el indicador ingreso/alta(AU)

Since 2010, a process of transformation has begun in the National Comprehensive Stomatological Care Program in the municipality of Manzanillo, in the province of Granma, to guarantee the sustainability of services in the health sector. The present study was carried out with the objective of describing the fulfillment of this process of transformations according to the indicators of the program in the municipality of Manzanillo during the year 2016. A retrospective descriptive study was carried out, based on the analysis of health indicators and objectives. Of the Ministry of Public Health. The information was obtained from the Municipal Department of Medical Records and Statistics, of the year 2016. For its processing and analysis, the calculation of percentages and the frequency distribution expressed in tables was used. Positive aspects were found in the results as an increase in the number of general consultations and conservative treatments, the number of extractions was reduced; the inflow of patients to medical guard corps due to stomatological emergencies is minimal and the admission indicator is not met

Longevidade, efetividade, segurança e impacto na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal das técnicas de clareamento dentário caseiro e de consultório com peróxidos de baixa concentração: ensaio clínico randomizado / Longevity, effectiveness, safety and impact on oral health-related quality of life of at-home and in-office dental bleaching with low concentration peroxides: a randomized clinical trial

O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar a longevidade, efetividade, segurança e o impacto na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal das técnicas de clareamento dentário utilizando baixas concentrações de peróxidos. Realizou-se um ensaio clínico randomizado, paralelo e simples cego. Os 81 participantes foram separados em três grupos (n=27): CP10%= Caseiro / peróxido de carbamida 10%(2 horas por dia durante 21 dias); HP6%= Consultório / peróxido de hidrogênio 6% (30 min/ sessão, 3 sessões, ativação luz LED/Laser); HP15%= Consultório / peróxido de hidrogênio 15% (30 min/ sessão, 3 sessões, ativação luz LED/Laser). A cor dos dentes foi avaliada em 5 momentos distintos: T1 (Baseline) = Antes do tratamento; T2 = 1 semana após o início do tratamento; T3 = 2 semanas após o início do tratamento; T4 = 1 semana após o final do tratamento e T5 = 6 meses após o final do tratamento, utilizando a escala de cor Vita Clássica e espectrofotômetro Vita Easy Shade Advance. A sensibilidade dentária foi avaliada utilizando a Escala Visual Numérica e a irritação gengival por meio do Índice Gengival Modificado - IGM. Para avaliação do impacto do clareamento na qualidade de vida utilizou-se o Oral Impact on Daily Performance (OIDP). Os dados foram analisados pelos testes de Friedman, Mann-Whitney, Qui-quadrado de Pearson e McNemar (p<0,05). Os resultados foram distribuídos em 2 artigos, de acordo com as comparações dos grupos CP10% e HP6% no primeiro artigo, e HP6% e HP15% no segundo artigo. No primeiro artigo, houve diferença estatisticamente significativa na mudança de cor (ΔE) de T1 para T4 em CP10% (p<0,001) e HP6% (p<0,001). Observou-se uma diferença significativa de ΔE em T4 entre CP10% (9,28) e HP6% (4,47) (p=0,042). A sensibilidade dentária foi significativamente maior (p=0,008) em CP10% (mediana=1,5) do que em HP6% (mediana=0,0), em T2. A irritação gengival diferiu significativamente (p=0,002) entre CP10% (mediana=0,2) e HP6% (mediana = 0,0), em T2. No segundo artigo não foram observadas diferenças significativas em relação aos parâmetros L*, a* ou b*, entre HP6% e HP15% de T1 a T5. Não foram observadas diferenças significativas entre os grupos HP6% e HP15% na sensibilidade dentária ou irritação gengival. Todos os protocolos utilizados apresentaram efetividade de clareamento. A técnica de consultório com HP6% e HP15% ocasionou baixa frequência de efeitos negativos como sensibilidade e irritação gengival. Nos dois artigos não houveram diferenças dos grupos quanto ao impacto na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal. No artigo um, a maior presença de efeitos negativos na técnica caseira não impactou significativamente a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal.(AU)

The objective of this study was to evaluate the longevity, effectiveness, safety and impact on oral health related quality of life of teeth whitening techniques using low concentrations of peroxides. A randomized, parallel and single blind trial was conducted. The 81 participants were separated into three groups (n = 27): CP10% = Homemade / 10% carbamide peroxide (2 hours per day for 21 days); HP6% = Office / Hydrogen peroxide 6% (30 min / session, 3 sessions, LED / Laser light activation); HP15% = Office / 15% hydrogen peroxide (30 min / session, 3 sessions, LED / Laser light activation). The color of the teeth was evaluated in 5 different moments: T1 (Baseline) = Before treatment; T2 = 1 week after initiation of treatment; T3 = 2 weeks after initiation of treatment; T4 = 1 week after the end of the treatment and T5 = 6 months after the end of treatment, using the Vita Classical color scale and Vita Easy Shade Advance spectrophotometer. Dental sensitivity was assessed using the Numerical Visual Scale and gingival irritation using the Modified Gingival Index - IGM. Oral Impact on Daily Performance (OIDP) was used to assess the impact of bleaching on quality of life. Data were analyzed by the Friedman, Mann-Whitney, Pearson's and McNemar's Chi-square tests (p <0.05). The results were distributed in 2 articles, according to the comparisons of groups CP10% and HP6% in the first article, and HP6% and HP15% in the second article. In the first article, there was a statistically significant difference in color change (ΔE) from T1 to T4 in CP10% (p <0.001) and HP6% (p <0.001). A significant difference of ΔE in T4 was observed between CP10% (9.28) and HP6% (4.47) (p = 0.042). Dental sensitivity was significantly higher (p = 0.008) in CP10% (median = 1.5) than in HP6% (median = 0.0), in T2. Gingival irritation differed significantly (p = 0.002) between CP10% (median = 0.2) and HP6% (median = 0.0) in T2. In the second article no significant differences were observed in relation to the L *, a * or b * parameters, between HP6% and HP15% of T1 to T5. No significant differences were observed between HP6% and HP15% groups in tooth sensitivity or gingival irritation. All the protocols used showed bleaching effectiveness. The office technique with HP6% and HP15% caused low frequency of negative effects such as sensitivity and gingival irritation. In both articles there were no differences of the groups regarding the impact on quality of life related to oral health. In article one, the greater presence of negative effects in the homemade technique did not significantly affect the quality of life related to oral health.(AU)

Eficácia de enxaguatórios bucais pré-procedimento na redução de microrganismos no aerossol: uma revisão sistemática / Efficacy of mouthwashes pre-procedural in the reduction of microorganisms in the aerosol: a systematic review

Esta revisão teve como objetivo avaliar a eficácia do uso de enxaguatórios bucais pré-procedimento na redução do número de microrganismos disseminados pelo aerossol gerado pelos procedimentos odontológicos. Apenas ensaios clínicos randomizados (ECRs) foram incluídos. As bases de dados MEDLINE (PubMed), Google Acadêmico e LILACS foram pesquisadas para busca de artigos publicados até março de 2018. Foi realizada meta-análise de efeitos aleatórios da redução de unidades formadoras de colônia (UFCs) isoladas após realização de procedimentos odontológicos que geram aerossol. Dos 725 artigos potencialmente relevantes, 12 ECRs que estudaram a eficácia da clorexidina, óleos essenciais, cloreto de cetilpiridínio e produtos fitoterápicos foram incluídos. Todos os estudos mostraram que o enxaguatório bucal pré-procedimento promoveu redução significativa no número de UFCs. A Meta-análise mostrou que enxaguatórios bucais com óleos essenciais promoveram redução percentual média de 73,9% no número de UFCs. Nenhum dos estudos incluídos apresentou baixo risco de viés. Os resultados desta revisão permitem concluir que a realização de enxágue pré-procedimento reduz significativamente o número de microrganismos no aerossol.

Photobiomodulation in the Prevention of Tooth Sensitivity Caused by In-Office Dental Bleaching. A Randomized Placebo Preliminary Study.

OBJECTIVE: Analyze the effect of photobiomodulation in the prevention of tooth sensitivity after in-office dental bleaching. BACKGROUND DATA: Tooth sensitivity is a common clinical consequence of dental bleaching. Therapies for prevention of sensitivity have been investigated in literature. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was developed as a randomized, placebo blind clinical trial. Fifty patients were selected (n = 10) and randomly divided into five groups: (1) control, (2) placebo, (3) laser before bleaching, (4) laser after bleaching, and (5) laser before and after bleaching. Irradiation was performed perpendicularly, in contact, on each tooth during 10 sec per point in two points. The first point was positioned in the middle of the tooth crown and the second in the periapical region. Photobiomodulation was applied using the following parameters: 780 nm, 40 mW, 10 J/cm2, 0.4 J per point. Pain was analyzed before, immediately after, and seven subsequent days after bleaching. Patients were instructed to report pain using the scale: 0 = no tooth sensitivity, 1 = gentle sensitivity, 2 = moderate sensitivity, 3 = severe sensitivity. RESULTS: There were no statistical differences between groups at any time (p > 0.05). More studies, with others parameters and different methods of tooth sensitivity analysis, should be performed to complement the results found. CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitation of the present study, the laser parameters of photobiomodulation tested in the present study were not efficient in preventing tooth sensitivity after in-office bleaching.

Pediatric dental chair vs. traditional dental chair: a pediatric dentist's poll.

OBJECTIVE: Proper positioning of the child patient, can not only have positive ramifications for the operator's posture, comfort, and career longevity - it can also lead to better treatment and increased productivity. The aim of the survey questionnaire was to assess the utilization, need, and attitude concerning dental chairs among pediatric dentist while working on and managing the child patient. STUDY DESIGN: The questions were structured using adobe forms central online software, regarding the user-friendliness of pediatric dental chair vs. traditional adult dental chair available in the market. RESULTS: Our result shows that out of 337 respondents, 79% worked on pediatric dental chair, whereas 21% had no experience of it. Of these 79% pediatric dentist, 48% preferred pediatric dental chair. But pediatric dental problem still has certain disadvantages like higher cost, leg space problem, lower availability, etc. CONCLUSION: During the research it was found that ergonomics and usability issues were the main problems. Thus, pediatric dental chair is not so popular in the current scenario. This study allowed for general ideas for the improvement of dental chairs and thus improved dental chair would fill the gap in the current scenario.

Essentials of airway management, oxygenation, and ventilation: part 1: basic equipment and devices.

Offices and outpatient dental facilities must be properly equipped with devices for airway management, oxygenation, and ventilation. Optimizing patient safety using crisis resource management (CRM) involves the entire dental office team being familiar with airway rescue equipment. Basic equipment for oxygenation, ventilation, and airway management is mandated in the majority of US dental offices per state regulations. The immediate availability of this equipment is especially important during the administration of sedation and anesthesia as well as the treatment of medical urgencies/emergencies. This article reviews basic equipment and devices essential in any dental practice whether providing local anesthesia alone or in combination with procedural sedation. Part 2 of this series will address advanced airway devices, including supraglottic airways and armamentarium for tracheal intubation and invasive airway procedures.

Use of local anesthesia during dental rehabilitation with general anesthesia: a survey of dentist anesthesiologists.

The purpose of this study was to document current practices of dentist anesthesiologists who are members of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists regarding the supplemental use of local anesthesia for children undergoing dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia. A survey was administered via e-mail to the membership of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists to document the use of local anesthetic during dental rehabilitations under general anesthesia and the rationale for its use. Seventy-seven (42.1%) of the 183 members responded to this survey. The majority of dentist anesthesiologists prefer use of local anesthetic during general anesthesia for dental rehabilitation almost always or sometimes (90%, 63/70) and 40% (28/70) prefer its use with rare exception. For dentist anesthesiologists who prefer the administration of local anesthesia almost always, they listed the following factors as very important: "stabilization of vital signs/decreased depth of general anesthesia" (92.9%, 26/28) and "improved patient recovery" (82.1%, 23/28). There was a significant association between the type of practice and who determines whether or not local anesthesia is administered during cases. The majority of respondents favor the use of local anesthesia during dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia.

Tumescent Local Anesthesia for Hand Surgery: Improved Results, Cost Effectiveness, and Wide-Awake Patient Satisfaction

This is a review article of the wide-awake approach to hand surgery. More than 95% of all hand surgery can now be performed without a tourniquet. Epinephrine is injected with lidocaine for hemostasis and anesthesia instead of a tourniquet and sedation. This is sedation-free surgery, much like a visit to a dental office. The myth of danger of using epinephrine in the finger is reviewed. The wide awake technique is greatly improving results in tendon repair, tenolysis, and tendon transfer. Here, we will explain its advantages.

The involvement of Iowa dentists in hospice care.

The relationships between dentist characteristics and professional education with involvement of Iowa dentists in hospice care were investigated. Using the 1999 Iowa Health Professional database, a survey requesting information regarding involvement in and training for care of hospice patients was mailed to all licensed dentists (N = 1,210). Two mailings yielded a 54.6% response rate. Of the 638 dentist respondents, the mean age was 47, 86% were male, 88% general dentists, and 295 (46%) reported providing some treatment for hospice patients. At least one dentist reported providing hospice patient care in 72 of Iowa's 99 counties. About 90% of dentists treating hospice patients were general practitioners. Males were more likely to provide treatment (p < 0.0313). Neither dentist age nor years in practice were significant predictors. Dentists were more likely to treat hospice patients in the office (IO, 40%). The most prevalent treatments were denture relines (31% IO; 71% OO), examinations (16% IO; 68% OO), and emergency treatment (12.5% IO; 53% OO). More than 86% of surveyed dentists indicated that their professional education did not adequately train them to meet the clinical, psychosocial, communication, or spiritual needs of hospice patients.

A pilot study of bioaerosol reduction using an air cleaning system during dental procedures.

BACKGROUND: Bioaerosols are defined as airborne particles of liquid or volatile compounds that contain living organisms or have been released from living organisms. The creation of bioaerosols is a recognized consequence of certain types of dental treatment and represents a potential mechanism for the spread of infection. OBJECTIVES: The aims of the present study were to assess the bioaerosols generated by certain dental procedures and to evaluate the efficiency of a commercially available Air Cleaning System (ACS) designed to reduce bioaerosol levels. METHODS: Bioaerosol sampling was undertaken in the absence of clinical activity (baseline) and also during treatment procedures (cavity preparation using an air rotor, history and oral examination, ultrasonic scaling and tooth extraction under local anaesthesia). For each treatment, bioaerosols were measured for two patient episodes (with and without ACS operation) and between five and nine bioaerosol samples were collected. For baseline measurements, 15 bioaerosol samples were obtained. For bioaerosol sampling, environmental air was drawn on to blood agar plates using a bioaerosol sampling pump placed in a standard position 20 cm from the dental chair. Plates were incubated aerobically at 37°C for 48 hours and resulting growth quantified as colony forming units (cfu/m³). Distinct colony types were identified using standard methods. Results were analysed statistically using SPSS 12 and Wilcoxon signed rank tests. RESULTS: The ACS resulted in a significant reduction (p = 0.001) in the mean bioaerosols (cfu/m³) of all three clinics compared with baseline measurements. The mean level of bioaerosols recorded during the procedures, with or without the ACS activated respectively, was 23.9 cfu/m³ and 105.1 cfu/m³ (p = 0.02) for cavity preparation, 23.9 cfu/m³ and 62.2 cfu/m³ (p = 0.04) for history and oral examination; 41.9 cfu/m³ and 70.9 cfu/m³ (p = 0.01) for ultrasonic scaling and 9.1 cfu/m³ and 66.1 cfu/m³ (p = 0.01) for extraction. The predominant microorganisms isolated were Staphylococcus species and Micrococcus species. CONCLUSION: These findings indicate potentially hazardous bioaerosols created during dental procedures can be significantly reduced using an air cleaning system.

Clinical performance of vital bleaching techniques.

This study compared the clinical outcome of bleaching techniques in vital teeth. After IRB approval and informed consent, 90 subjects were selected based on the shade of their anterior teeth (A2 or darker, Vita Classic shade guide). Subjects were assigned to three treatment groups in a split-mouth study design: Group I: HB (at-home bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide for two weeks) vs OBL (in-office bleaching with 35% hydrogen peroxide, two sessions, two-week intervals, with light irradiation); Group II: OB (in-office bleaching without light irradiation) vs OBL; Group III: HB vs combination (one session plus HB). Color change and color rebound (deltaE) were measured for a 16-week period. Color measurements were carried out with both a spectrophotometer and a shade guide at baseline, 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16 weeks. Tooth sensitivity was evaluated using a VAS scale for 15 days. Both the Student's t-test and Tukey-Kramer test were used to analyze the results (p < 0.05). After one week, one session of OBL followed by HB resulted in lower color values, compared with the other bleaching methods. Group III resulted in the least shade values at one-week evaluation, when compared with the other bleaching methods. After two weeks, HE alone resulted in similar color changes as OB, OBL and OBL+HB. The use of light irradiation did not improve bleaching efficacy (OB = OBL). OBL and OB resulted in higher sensitivity rates than HB.

Effect of sensory adaptation on anxiety of children with developmental disabilities: a new approach.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a sensory-adapted dental environment (SADE) on anxiety, relaxation, and cooperation of children with developmental disabilities (CDDs). Pharmacological treatment has been widely used to reduce anxiety, but nonpharmacological methods may be similarly effective. The standardized clinical situation chosen was a dental hygiene cleaning. METHODS: A SADE was structured. Sixteen CDDs participated in an open cross-over intervention trial measuring behavioral and psychophysiological variables. RESULTS: There was a substantial increase in relaxation and cooperation in the SADE as opposed to the regular dental environment (RDE). This was reflected by: mean duration of anxious behaviors (SADE = 9.04 minutes vs. RDE = 23.44 minutes; P < .01); mean magnitude of anxious behaviors (SADE = 8.49 vs. RDE = 15.50; P < .01); cooperation levels (SADE = 331 vs. RDE = 1.94; P < .01); mean electrodermal activity (EDA; SADE = 1230 vs. RDE = 446; P < .001); and difference in degree of relaxation by EDA (SADE=2014 vs. RDE=763; P < .004). CONCLUSIONS: The findings indicate the potential importance of considering the sensory-adapted environment as a preferable dental environment for this population.

In-office treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity.

Dentinal hypersensitivity is a common dental complaint, especially in periodontal patients. It is believed to be mediated by a hydrodynamic mechanism in which various stimuli result in increased fluid flow in dentinal tubules, thereby generating action potentials in associated nerve fibers. Although it is often perceived as mild discomfort by the patient, it can be severe. A variety of interventions has been used, although few have been subjected to rigorous study. This article surveys those in-office treatments that are available, and suggests directions for research so that clinicians may treat patients based on best evidence. Until such evidence is available, it seems prudent to employ therapies that are least likely to cause harm and are reversible.