Effect of DLC Films with and without Silver Nanoparticles Deposited On Titanium Alloy.

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) film is a biocompatible hard coating material that can prevent the leaching of metal ions. This study evaluates the structural characteristics of DLC, with and without silver nanoparticles, deposited by plasma (PECVD) on titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) and bone formation in contact with DLC films. Sixty Ti-6Al-4V samples were used divided in: uncoated, coated with DLC and coated with DLC-Ag. After structural characterization, samples were fixed bilaterally at the rabbit's mandible. After 15 and 90 days, samples were characterized again and bone formation in the area was analyzed by histomorphometry. Statistical analysis was performed by two-way ANOVA. Both the DLC and DLC-Ag films were firmly adhered and showed a high electrical resistance without significant changes in the Raman spectrum after in vivo integration. After 15 days, there were immature bone trabeculae in the interface and partially covering the surface. After 90 days, mature bone filled the interface and coved the surface. There was no statistically significant difference among the three groups in both periods. In conclusion, osseointegration with DLC, DLC-Ag and uncoated Ti-6Al-4V is similar. However, DLC and DLC-Ag coverings have the advantage of electrical insulation and can presumably control bacterial activity and ion leaching.

Bilateral mandibular buccal bifurcation cyst: a case report emphasizing the role of imaging examination in the diagnosis.

A mandibular buccal bifurcation cyst is an inflammatory cyst that usually occurs on the buccal aspect of the permanent mandibular first molar of children. This lesion is diagnosed by an association of radiographic, clinical, and histological features. We report a bilateral case of mandibular buccal bifurcation cyst and discuss the main findings of this entity. A 7-year-old girl presented pain and delayed dental eruption in the posterior mandibular region. A cone beam computed tomography was performed and revealed hypodense lesions involving the crown and root of the mandibular first molars, with expansion of the buccal cortical and lingual tilting of the molar roots. A biopsy was carried out, and the common features of an inflammatory odontogenic cyst were histologically observed. The final diagnosis was bilateral mandibular buccal bifurcation cyst. Clinicians need to be aware of this diagnostic possibility in cases of mandibular cysts in children-especially when bilateral-to perform the correct treatment, which should not involve the extraction of the affected tooth.

Diamond-like carbon films over reconstructive TMJ prosthetic materials: Effects in the cytotoxicity, chemical and mechanical properties.

Increasingly more young patients have been submitted to reconstruction of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), so, the prostheses must to present more functional longevity. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of diamond-like carbon film (DLC) over titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) and polyethylene (UHWPE) samples, their mechanical and chemical properties and cellular cytotoxicity. METHODS: Titanium and UHWPE specimens, with 2.5 cm in diameter and 2 mm thickness were coated through plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) with DLC or DLC doped with silver (DLC-Ag). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) morphological analysis, Energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) chemical analysis, scratching test, mechanical fatigue test, surface roughness analysis, and cellular cytotoxicity were performed. Data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA (p < 0.05) or two-way ANOVA and multiple comparison Tukey test. RESULTS: In the SEM analysis, morphological differences were observed on substrates after DLC deposition. The film chemically modified the substrate surfaces, according to the EDS analysis. The initial critical load failure occurred at 6.1 N for DLC and 9.7 N for the DLC-Ag film. The DLC film deposition over the polyethylene promoted a decrease in the polymer's damaged area after mechanical fatigue cycling. The cytotoxicity analysis demonstrated less biocompatibility in experimental groups, when compared to control, however, increased biocompatibility was observed, at 10 days, in all groups. CONCLUSION: The diamond-like carbon coating enhanced the chemical and mechanical properties from substrates, however modified biological interaction course of the titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) and polyethylene (UHWPE) samples. Parameters for film deposition remain to be improved in order to obtain best biocompatibility.

Bilateral mandibular buccal bifurcation cyst: a case report emphasizing the role of imaging examination in the diagnosis

A mandibular buccal bifurcation cyst is an inflammatory cyst that usually occurs on the buccal aspect of the permanent mandibular first molar of children. This lesion is diagnosed by an association of radiographic, clinical, and histological features. We report a bilateral case of mandibular buccal bifurcation cyst and discuss the main findings of this entity. A 7-year-old girl presented pain and delayed dental eruption in the posterior mandibular region. A cone beam computed tomography was performed and revealed hypodense lesions involving the crown and root of the mandibular first molars, with expansion of the buccal cortical and lingual tilting of the molar roots. A biopsy was carried out, and the common features of an inflammatory odontogenic cyst were histologically observed. The final diagnosis was bilateral mandibular buccal bifurcation cyst. Clinicians need to be aware of this diagnostic possibility in cases of mandibular cysts in children­especially when bilateral­to perform the correct treatment, which should not involve the extraction of the affected tooth.

CaP Coating and Low-Level Laser Therapy to Stimulate Early Bone Formation and Improve Fixation of Rough Threaded Implants.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to compare in vivo osteogenesis on rough threaded dental implants with and without calcium phosphate (CaP) coating deposition, alone or in association with low-level laser therapy (LLLT) by gallium aluminum arsenide. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Four groups were studied: G1: implant; G2: implant + CaP coating; G3: implant + LLLT; and G4: implant + CaP coating + LLLT. LLLT was applied for 7 days at the surgical site before and after placing the implant. Topographic characterization was performed before surgery using scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersion spectrophotometry. Bone-implant contact (BIC) was measured after 1, 2, and 6 weeks and reverse torque after 6 weeks. In short periods, G2, G3, and G4 showed significantly greater BIC than G1 (P < 0.05), but no difference in BIC was observed at 6 weeks. However, the values for the removal torque test at 6 weeks were higher in G2 and G4 (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Both CaP coating alone and using LLLT induce cellular stimulation and improve BIC in short-term healing, resulting in higher implant fixation, and should be considered in clinical practice due to their low cost and high effectiveness.

Efeito in vivo da deposição de filmes de DLC com e sem nanopartículas de prata sobre liga de titânio para utilização em próteses articulares / Effect of Diamond Like Carbon film deposition with and without silver nanoparticles on titanium alloy to be used in joint prosthesis

Materiais de revestimento duros para melhorar as propriedades biotribológicas das próteses articulares, estão sendo foco de pesquisa há algum tempo. Vários tipos de filmes de carbono têm sido descritos relatando falhas e sucessos e também sugerindo a necessidade de mais pesquisas. Frente a isso, este trabalho teve o objetivo de avaliar as características estruturais e de neoformação óssea de filmes de carbono tipo diamante com e sem nano-partículas de prata (DLC e DLC-Ag, respectivamente), aplicados por plasma (PECVD) em liga de titânio (Ti-6Al-4V). Sessenta amostras de Ti-6Al-4V, foram dividas em três grupos nos quais: 20 eram recobertas com filme de DLC, 20 com DLC-Ag e 20 sem recobrimento. Após a caracterização estrutural, as amostras foram fixadas bilateralmente no ângulo da mandíbula de 30 coelhos da raça Nova Zelândia. Após os períodos de 15 e 90 dias os animais foram eutanasiados e cinco amostras por grupo foram escolhidas aleatoriamente para a caracterização pós operatória e cinco para análise qualitativa e quantitativa da neoformação óssea. Os dados foram tratados estatisticamente, por análise descritiva e inferencial, mediante o teste paramétrico ANOVA dois fatores de medidas repetidas e quando foi necessário o teste de comparação múltipla de Tukey (p<0,05%). Verificou-se que os filmes de DLC e DLC-Ag apresentaram alta resistência elétrica e não sofreram grandes modificações em seu espectro Raman, após os períodos de 15 e 90 dias. Na análise histológica após o período de 15 dias, observou-se trabéculas ósseas imaturas proliferando do osso preexistente em direção à amostra e, por vezes, recobrindo parcialmente a superfície da mesma. No período de 90 dias foi difícil delimitar a área de osso neoformado do pre existente, apresentando-se com as características de osso maduro e organizado, abrangendo a interface quase na sua totalidade, na maioria dos casos. Isto foi observado nos três grupos, confirmando os resultados obtidos na análise, ...

Hard coating materials to improve the biotribologic properties of joint prostheses have been the focus of research for some time. Varioustypes of carbon films have been described, reporting failures and successes and also suggesting the need for more research. Because of that, the aim of this work was to evaluate the structural characteristics and biocompatibility of diamond-like carbon films with and without nano-particles of silver (DLC and DLC-Ag, respectively), applied by plasma (PECVD) on a titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V). Sixty samples ofTi-6Al-4V, were divided into three groups in which 20 were coated with DLC film, 20 with DLC-Ag and 20 without coating. After the structural characterization, samples were fixed bilaterally in the mandible angle of 20 rabbits of New Zealand race. After periods of 15 and 90 days the animals were euthanized and five samples per group were randomly assigned to postoperative characterization and five for qualitative and quantitative analysis of new bone formation. The datawere treated statistically, using descriptive and inferential analysis, byANOVA parametric test two factors for repeated measures and when necessary, the multiple comparison test of Tukey (p<0.05%). It has been found that the DLC and DLC-Ag films showed high electrical resistance and did not suffer significant changes in its Raman spectrum after periods of 15 and 90 days. Histological examination after 15 days showed proliferating immature bone trabeculae, from the preexisting bone in the direction of the sample and .and sometimes partially covering its surface. At 90 days it was difficult delineate the newly formed bone area of the preexisting. Mature and organized bone was seen within the interface, comprising almost its entirety, in most cases. This was observed in all groups, confirming the results obtained in the histomorphometric analysis, there was no statistically significant difference regarding the type of sample (p=0.347). When the time ...