Assessing periapical dental radiographs as a screening parameter for early indications of osteoporosis in postmenopausal periodontal patients and root surface evaluation using spectrochemical analysis.

OBJECTIVES: To assess the usefulness of periapical dental radiograph as a screening tool aimed at early signs of osteoporosis in postmenopausal periodontal patients  and root surface evaluation using spectrochemical analysis. Methods: This study was conducted at the Department of Periodontics, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for 12 months between December 2016 and November 2017. Two groups consisted healthy postmenopausal women having chronic periodontitis and postmenopausal women having chronic periodontitis with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis were evaluated for plaque index (PI); gingival index (GI); clinical attachment level (CAL); probing pocket depth (PPD), and bone mineral density (BMD). A standardized digital dental periapical radiographs were taken for every patient. The spectrochemical analysis was carried out using the self-assembled Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) system used for qualitative and quantitative analysis of Calcium (Ca), Potassium (K), Phosphorus (P), Fluoride (F), and Magnesium (Mg). Results: There was no statistically significant difference between both groups for GI and PI. Similarly PPD and CAL were showing the difference but statistically, significant difference was only for CAL. Value of distance starting from cement enamel junction to the alveolar crest (CEJ-AC) and BMD were having a statistically significant variance between both groups. The differences between osteoporotic and control group were statistically significant regarding Ca with the mean higher in the control group. Furthermore, the variances between the groups in both K and Mg were statistically significant with higher mean in the osteoporotic group (p less than 0.05).  Conclusion: The clinical, radiographic, and experimental findings of this study indicated that osteoporosis has a direct effect on the progression rate of periodontal tissue destruction and dental radiographic can be suggested as a screening tool for an early sign of osteoporosis.

Continued root maturation despite persistent apical periodontitis of immature permanent teeth after failed regenerative endodontic therapy.

Three immature permanent teeth with pulp necrosis and apical periodontitis were treated with regenerative endodontic therapy (RET), which included root canal disinfection with sodium hypochlorite irrigation, intra-canal medication with calcium hydroxide paste, 17% EDTA rinse, induction of periapical bleeding into the canal, collagen matrix and MTA coronal seal, and composite resin restoration of access cavities. After different periods of follow-up, it was observed that continued root maturation, especially apical closure occurred despite persistent apical periodontitis of immature permanent teeth after failed RET. This finding is of interest as the secondary goal of further root maturation occurred despite failure of the primary goal of elimination of clinical symptom/sign and periapical inflammation. The possible biological mechanisms that could allow for further root maturation to occur in spite of persistent root canal infection of immature permanent teeth are discussed. Based on these observations, the biology of wound healing of immature permanent teeth after injury is not fully understood and should be further investigated. This case report demonstrates that whilst further root maturation is considered a successful outcome for teeth treated with RET, the primary objective must be the resolution of the signs and symptoms of apical periodontitis.

Obturación con óxido de zinc-eugenol y formocresol en casos de fractura de instrumento intraconducto: seguimiento de 54 casos durante 8 años / Obturation with zinc oxide-eugenol and formocresol in cases of intracanal fractured instruments: 8 years follow-up study of 54 cases

Introducción: El objetivo de este estudio es presentar los resultados del seguimiento durante 8 años de 54 casos de instrumentos rotos intraconducto, que no pudieron ser removidos y/o sobrepasados, y que fueron obturados con óxido de zinc-eugenol (ZOE) y formocresol. Material y métodos: Se incluyeron 54 pacientes con fractura de instrumentos en conductos radiculares de dientes posteriores, 23 no presentaban lesión periapical y 31 tenían lesión. Los instrumentos fracturados tenían longitudes de 2-4 mm en tercio apical y no pudieron ser removidos y/o sobrepasados con ninguna técnica. Los conductos fueron preparados al borde del instrumento fracturado, hasta un calibre 45 en dirección apical con técnica telescópica, irrigando con hipoclorito de sodio al 3% y desmineralizando con 0,25 ml de EDTA al 16%, lavados con 3 ml de solución fisiológica y secados con puntas de papel, se obturaron utilizando 0,01 ml de formocresol, 0,05 ml de eugenol mezclados con óxido de zinc y cono de gutapercha calibre 45 mediante condensación lateral. Los conductos restantes fueron instrumentados telescópicamente y obturados con gutapercha y ZOE mediante condensación lateral. Resultados: Se realizaron controles clínicos y radiográficos a uno, tres, cinco y ocho años. Al año, los casos oscilaron entre 83,9-95,7% asintomáticos y negativos a la percusión, fístula ausente entre 93,5-100% y sin lesión periapical de 32,3-91,3%. A tres años, 96,8-100% asintomáticos y negativos a la percusión, ausencia de fístula y sin lesión de 80,6-95,7%. A cinco años, 96,8-100% asintomáticos y negativos a la percusión, ausencia de fístula y 93,5- 100% sin lesión. A ocho años, 100% asintomáticos, negativos a percusión, ausencia de fistula y 93,5-95,7% sin lesión. Conclusiones: La utilización de ZOE-formocresol es una alternativa terapéutica exitosa en casos de instrumentos fracturados que no pudieron ser removidos y/o sobrepasados

Introduction: The aim of this study is to present the results of monitoring over 8 years of 54 cases of intracanal broken instruments, which could not be removed and/or bypassed, and were sealed with zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE) and formocresol. Material and methods: Fifty-four patients with broken instruments in root canals of posterior teeth, 23 had no periapical lesion and 31 had periapical lesion. Fractured instruments were had lengths of 2-4 mm in apical third and were not removed and/or exceeded with any technique. Root canals were prepared at the edge of the fractured instrument using the telescope technique up to 45 file. Irrigation was performed with sodium hypochlorite 3% and 0.25 ml of 16% EDTA. Then, the root canals were washed with saline solution 3 ml and dried with paper points. Obturation was carried out using 0.01 ml formocresol plus 0.05 ml of eugenol mixed with zinc oxide and a guttapercha master cone number 45 using lateral condensation. Remaining canals were telescopically instrumented and filled with guttapercha and ZOE by lateral condensation. Results: Clinical and radiographic controls at one, three, five and eight years were performed. After one year, 83.9-95.7% were asymptomatic and negative to percussion, absent fistula between 93,5-100%, without periapical lesion 32,3-91,3%. After three years 96,8-100% asymptomatic and negative on percussion, absence of fistula, without periapical lesion 80,6-95,7%. At five years 96,8-100% asymptomatic and negative on percussion, absence of fistula and 93,5- 100% without periapical lesion. In eight years, 100% asymptomatic, negative percussion and absence of fistula and 93,5-95,7% without periapical lesion. Conclusions: The use of zinc oxide-eugenol and formocresol is a successful therapeutic option in cases of fractured instruments that could not be removed and/or exceeded

Comparative study of radiopacity of resin-based and glass ionomer-based bulk-fill restoratives using digital radiography.

This study investigated the radiopacity values of glass ionomer- and resin-based bulk-fill restoratives of different thicknesses using digital radiography. Two glass ionomer-based and three resin-based bulk-fill restoratives, and a conventional composite were studied. Five disc-shaped specimens were prepared from each of these materials at three different thicknesses; specimens of enamel and dentin with the same thicknesses were also prepared. Materials were placed over a complementary metal oxide-semiconductor sensor together with the tooth specimen and an aluminum step-wedge, and then exposed using a dental X-ray unit. The images were analyzed using a software program to measure the mean gray values (MGVs), which were converted to equivalent aluminum thicknesses. Two-way ANOVA was used to investigate the significance of differences among the groups. The GCP Glass Fill specimens showed the lowest radiopacity values, and the Quixfil specimens had the highest values. All materials had higher radiopacity values than enamel and dentin, except for GCP Glass Fill, which had a radiopacity similar to that of enamel. The resin-based bulk-fill restoratives had significantly higher radiopacity values than glass ionomer-based restoratives. All of the tested materials showed radiopacity values higher than that of dentin, as recommended by the ISO.

[Aplication of magnetostimulation in JPS system of chronic periapical tooth inflamation visible in the RTG picture]. / Zastosowanie magnetostymulacji w leczeniu przewleklych zapalen tkanek okolowierzcholkowych zeba widocznych w obrazie rentgenowskim.

PURPOSE: The aim of the work was to use the magneto-stimulation in JPS system as a therapy aiding the treatment of chronic inflammation of periapical tissues of a tooth and to evaluate its effectiveness in RTG in Digora 2.1 digital system and in conventional RTG. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The research was based on 62 teeth of 56 people (some treated for the first time). There was also a comparative group. In the work the magnetic field was used since the first day ofendodental treatment. Every patient had RTG done before and after the magnetostimula-tion. The qualitative and quantitative evaluations were done. The optical density both in the area of the osteolisis and in the laudable bone was presented in tables and graphs. The statistical analysis was also done. Conventional RTG was also used to evaluate the research. CONCLUSION: It was ascertained that magnetic field of low induction has a positive effect on the regeneration processes in chronic inflammations of periapical tissues of the tooth, visible in RTG.

Caries clínicas y radiográficas en estudiantes de Odontología, Universidad de Chile: informe 1993-94-95-96 y 1997 / Clinical and radiographic diagnosis decays in dental Students: Universidad of Chile: 1993-94-95-96 - 1997

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue diagnosticar clínica y radiográficamente la presencia de caries dental, en una muestra seleccionada de adultos jóvenes, alumnos que ingresaron a 1er. año a la Facultad de Odontología. Proponer para las lesiones no cavitadas de esmalte, como tratamiento dental operatorio único terapias farmacológicas quimiopreventivas no invasivas, su aplicación durante tres años consecutivos y monitorear su control clínico a cinco años plazo. El control epidemiológico mediante el indice COP-D, realizado durante 5 años consecutivos, demostró que el promedio de caries clínica por alumno fue de 3.15 (2.9), y subió a un x 5.46 (3.7) caries con el examen radiográfico de aleta de mordida. El porcentaje de lesiones de caries no cavitadas (niveles 1 y 2), factibles de remineralizar, constituyeron el 62.4 por ciento, en relación al total de caries diagnosticadas

Avaliaçäo do exame visual, visual-tátil e radiográfico no diagnóstico de lesöes de cáries dentinárias em superfície oclusal de molares decíduos / The visual, visual with probing and radiographic diagnosis of occlusal dentine caries in primary molars

Avaliou-se a eficácia dos exames visuais, visual-tátil e radiográfico para diagnosticar a presença de lesöes dentinárias em superfície oclusal de 50 molares decíduos humanos. Os exames foram realizados por três pós-graduandos, sendo utilizada a análise microscópica (estereomicroscópio, 40 x) para validaçäo dos dados (gold standart). Os valores de sensibilidade, ao comparar-se todos os métodos, demonstraram näo haver diferenças estatisticamente significantes; a especificidade do método radiográfico, comparada a dos demais, revelou diferenças. A concordância inter e intra-examinadores foi determinada pela estatística Kappa e, em média, considerada substancial a quase perfeita

[The role of the traditional radiological methods in conservative therapy and endodontics]. / Ruolo delle metodiche radiologiche tradizionali in terapia conservativa ed endodontica.

The traditional radiographic examinations used in restorative dentistry and endodontics are: intraoral radiograph performed in the beta-wing or the paralleling technique, the partial extraoral radiograph (rotational narrow beam), the panoramic radiography and the periapical radiographs with the bisecting technique which is particularly suitable for visualization of the apex. Radiology is a valuable diagnostic means to evaluate the extension of primary caries, to identify secondary and interproximal initial decays and if required let the therapist measure the biological width. Several factors influence the radiographic interpretation of caries: cervical burnout, mach band effect, internal and external resorption, restorative materials for fillings and sub-bases, abrasions and/or erosions. Radiology allows the diagnosis of developmental and acquired abnormalities of the teeth which can have an influence on the treatment itself. Examples are: variations in the shape of the crown and root, dens in dente, enamel hypoplasia, dentinogenesis imperfecta. Radiograms are of major importance in the evaluation of restorative dentistry results: precision of the margins, congruous contact points, fractures. Moreover, it provides the endodontic procedures with useful diagnostic data and permits the measurements during the treatment, supplying the immediate and long term checks too.

Uma avaliação dos métodos usados no diagnóstico da cárie dentária / An evaluation of methods used in dental caries diagnosis

Devido às mudanças ocorridas no processo da doença, prevalência e comportamento, o diagnóstico de cárie tornou-se mais difícil e complexo. Novos métodos para identificar corretamente e quantificar a lesão de cárie são descritos. Entre eles estão relacionados, a transiluminação por fibra óptica, detecção óptica por dispersão de luz, fluorescência, corantes, detectores elétricos, ultra-som e imagem digitalizada. Apesar do avanço tecnológico na detecção precoce da lesão de cárie, métodos para quantificar e monitorar estas lesões ainda são necessários

Estudo clínico e radiográfico de dentes submetidos a tratamento expectante / Radiographical and clinical study of teeth submitted to expectant treatment

Foram avaliados 72 casos de tratamento expectante realizados quanto as atividades clínicas do Departamento de Dentística. Esses dentes apresentavam na ocasiäo do tratamento cavidades cariosas consideradas profundas, com sinais e sintomas de polpa em fase irreversível. Como evidências desse fato, foram considerados: - presença de dor provocada por agentes térmicos, principalmente ao frio, com declínio variável; - ausência de quaisquer registros de dor espontânea presente ou passada; - ausência de sensibilidade à percussäo vertical atribuível a problemas de origem pulpar; - sensibilidade ao teste de fundo cavitário, detectada durante a remoçäo parcial da dentina cariada; - ausência de exposiçäo pulpar detectável clinicamente; - imagem radiográfica incompatível com o diagnóstico de reabsorçöes dentárias, ou de lesöes periapicais...

Xeroradiography for intraoral dental radiology. A process description.

A novel x-ray imaging system for intraoral dental radiography is described. The imaging process is based on xeroradiographic principles. The surface of a small selenium photoreceptor is electrically charged. After insertion into a light-tight cassette, the photoreceptor is placed intraorally and x-ray exposed like film. The resultant electrostatic charge image is developed in a processor using liquid toner. The toner image is then transferred from the photoreceptor and fixed to a white plastic substrate for viewing. After cleaning, the photoreceptor is available for reuse. In contrast to film images, xeroradiographic images are exposed and processed sequentially. Processing time is approximately 20 seconds. Two image characteristics--edge enhancement and deletion--are primarily responsible for many advantageous qualities of xeroradiographic images over film images. An experimental processor was tested successfully at two dental schools.