Choice of toothpaste for the elderly: an in vitro study.

Hyposalivation and dental root exposure in the elderly are problems that require special oral care. In this context, the characteristics of certain toothpastes are of particular importance. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity and dentin wear caused by seven different toothpastes. For dentin wear analysis, 40 root dentin specimens were submitted to 20,000 brushing cycles with the different toothpastes and distilled water (control group-CG), using a brushing machine. Dentin surface loss (SL) was measured by contact profilometer. The cytotoxicity of each toothpaste was tested using cultured fibroblasts submitted to a cell-culture-conditioned medium. Fresh medium served as the control. Cell viability was assessed by MTT assay after 24 h of contact with the conditioned media. The data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA, followed by Tukey's test (p < 0.05). The SL of the CG was minimal and significantly lower than that of the Oral B Pro Health (OBPH) group (p < 0.05). All other groups presented SL in between that of the CG and the Oral B Pro Health OBPH group, except for the Sensodyne (SEN) group, which presented SL similar to that of CG (p = 0.05). The SEN group presented a percentage of viable cells similar to that of CG: between 60-89%. All the other toothpastes showed high cytotoxicity, with cell viability less than 50% of the CG. Considering study limitations, we concluded that only one of the seven tested toothpastes exhibited the most desirable toothpaste characteristics for the worldwide growing elderly population (e.g. low cytotoxicity and low-abrasive potential).

Choice of toothpaste for the elderly: an in vitro study

Hyposalivation and dental root exposure in the elderly are problems that require special oral care. In this context, the characteristics of certain toothpastes are of particular importance. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity and dentin wear caused by seven different toothpastes. For dentin wear analysis, 40 root dentin specimens were submitted to 20,000 brushing cycles with the different toothpastes and distilled water (control group-CG), using a brushing machine. Dentin surface loss (SL) was measured by contact profilometer. The cytotoxicity of each toothpaste was tested using cultured fibroblasts submitted to a cell-culture-conditioned medium. Fresh medium served as the control. Cell viability was assessed by MTT assay after 24 h of contact with the conditioned media. The data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA, followed by Tukey’s test (p < 0.05). The SL of the CG was minimal and significantly lower than that of the Oral B Pro Health (OBPH) group (p < 0.05). All other groups presented SL in between that of the CG and the Oral B Pro Health OBPH group, except for the Sensodyne (SEN) group, which presented SL similar to that of CG (p = 0.05). The SEN group presented a percentage of viable cells similar to that of CG: between 60-89%. All the other toothpastes showed high cytotoxicity, with cell viability less than 50% of the CG. Considering study limitations, we concluded that only one of the seven tested toothpastes exhibited the most desirable toothpaste characteristics for the worldwide growing elderly population (e.g. low cytotoxicity and low-abrasive potential).

Influência do pH na atividade funcional de enzimas endógenas (metaloproteinases -2 e -9) que degradam a matriz de colágeno da dentina coronária e radicular humana / pH-influence on the functional activity of endogenous enzymes (metaloproteinases -2 and -9) that degrade collagen matrix of coronal and radicular human dentin

As metaloproteinases da matriz (MMPs) são uma família de endopeptidades cálcio e zinco dependentes que participam da degradação de praticamente todos os componentes da matriz extracelular. Com o pressuposto de que estas enzimas podem estar relacionadas à progressão da erosão dental e que os agentes ácidos causadores da erosão podem influenciar na ativação das MMPs, o objetivo desse estudo in vitro foi avaliar a influência do pH sobre a atividade funcional das MMP-2 e -9 presentes na dentina coronária e radicular humana. O pó das dentinas coronária e radicular, provenientes de terceiros molares inclusos recém extraídos foi obtido separadamente e submetido ao protocolo de extração das proteínas, com ácido fosfórico a 1%. Após, o extrato contendo as proteínas e o pó de dentina parcialmente desmineralizado foram incubados em uma das respectivas soluções: solução 2 mM de APMA (acetato de 4-aminofenilmercúrio / grupo controle) ou em uma das soluções tampão (fosfato de potássio 0.1 M) com diferentes pHs (2.5, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0 e 7.0). Após a incubação, as proteínas foram separadas por eletroforese, em um gel de poliacrilamida copolimerizado com gelatina, para a avaliação da atividade gelatinolítica das MMPs, por zimografia. Esta análise foi realizada em triplicada e os zimogramas obtidos ao final foram avaliados por densitometria. A quantificação das bandas observadas nos zimogramas foi realizada pelo programa de imagens ImageJ e os dados avaliados de maneira descritiva e qualitativa. Para a avaliação do conteúdo de colágeno solubilizado, o pó de dentina parcialmente desmineralizado e incubado nos respectivos pHs (n = 8) foi mantido em um tampão de incubação durante 24h, e o conteúdo de hidroxiprolina (HYP) liberado neste meio foi mensurado em espectrofotômetro

Os dados obtidos foram avaliados estatisticamente por ANOVA 1 fator, seguido do teste de Tukey, com 5% de significância. A análise por zimografia mostrou bandas evidentes correspondente a MMP-2 na sua forma ativa (66kDa) e bandas menos expressivas relacionadas a sua forma latente (72kDa), tanto para a dentina coronária quanto para a radicular, em todos os grupos experimentais. Não foram identificadas bandas correspondentes a MMP-9, para nenhum dos substratos avaliados. As soluções com os menores pHs (2.5, 4.5 e 5.0) resultaram na maior atividade funcional da MMP-2, em comparação as soluções com os maiores pHs (6.0 e 7.0), em ambos os substratos. Para a análise de HYP, os grupos pH 2.5 e pH 4.5 mostraram valores de absorbância abaixo do limite de detecção do aparelho. Para os demais grupos experimentais, tanto para a dentina coronária quanto para a radicular, foram encontradas diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre eles (p < 0,05). O conteúdo de HYP liberada foi maior para o pH 7.0, comparado aos demais grupos (p < 0,05), exceto para o pH 6.0. Não foi encontrada diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos pH 6.0, pH 5.0 e controle (p > 0,05). Conclui-se que a atividade funcional da MMP-2 é dependente do pH. Os menores pHs promoveram um aumento na ativação da MMP-2 da dentina coronária e radicular humana

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of endopeptidades calcium and zinc dependent that participate in the degradation of pratically all components of the extracellular matrix. With the assumption that these enzymes may be related to the progression of dental erosion and acidic agents that cause erosion can influence the activation of MMPs, the aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the pH-influence on the functional activity of MMP-2 and -9 present in human coronal and root dentin. The powder of root and coronal dentine, from freshly extracted third molars was separately obtained and subjected to protein extraction protocol, with 1% phosphoric acid. After, the extract containing proteins and the partially demineralized powder were incubated in one of the following solutions: 2 mM APMA (4-aminophenylmercuric acetate / control) or one of the buffer solutions (0.1 M potassium phosphate) with different pHs (2.5, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0). After incubation, the proteins were separated by electrophoresis in a polyacrylamide gel copolymerized with gelatin, to evaluate the gelatinolytic activity of MMPs by means of zymography. This analysis was performed in triplicate and the zymograms obtained were evaluated by densitometry. Quantification of the bands observed in zymograms was performed by ImageJ software and the data were evaluated descriptively and qualitatively. To assess the solubilized dentin collagen, the partially demineralized dentin powder treated with different pHs (n=8) was incubated in an artificial saliva for 24 h, and the amount of hydroxyproline (HYP) released in media was measured by spectrophotometer

Data were statistically analyzed by ANOVA one factor, followed by the Tukey's test, with 5% significance. Zymography showed evident bands corresponding to active MMP-2 (66kDa) and less expressed bands related to its latent form (72kDa), for both coronal and root dentin, in all experimental groups. No bands corresponding to MMP-9 were identified, for both substrates. The lowest pH solutions (2.5, 4.5 and 5.0) yielded the higher functional activity than did the highest pH solutions (6.0 and 7.0), for both substrates. For HYP analysis, the groups pH 2.5 and pH 4.5 showed absorbance values below the detection limit of the equipment. For the other groups, for both coronal and root dentin, statistically significant diferences were found between them (p<0.05). The amount of HYP was higher for pH 7.0 than all other groups (p<0.05), except for pH 6.0. No statistical difference was found between pH 6.0, pH 5.0 and control (p>0.05). It can be concluded that the functional activity of MMP-2 is pH-dependent. Low pH solutions are able to increase the activation of human coronal and root MMP-2

Lisura superficial de resinas compostas com nanopartículas após protocolos de acabamento e polimento / Smooth surface of nanoparticle composites after finishing and polishing protocols

O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar a lisura de superfície de três resinas compostas por nanopartículas, após serem submetidas a três diferentes sistemas de acabamento e polimento. Foram obtidos 40 corpos de prova de cada resina (Filtek Z350 XT, Premise e Charisma Diamond) e distribuídos em quatro grupos experimentais (n=10): C (controle) - sem tratamento; SOF -Discos abrasivos Soflex; ENH - Pontas siliconadas Enhance e F/FF - Pontas diamantadas de granulação fina/extra-fina + disco de feltro e pasta diamantada. Após 24h da confecção e armazenamento, os sistemas de acabamento e polimento foram aplicados. A lisura superficial foi avaliada utilizando-se um rugosímetro, tendo sido realizadas cinco leituras em cada corpo de prova. A média dos valores de rugosidade de superfície [um] obtidos foi analisada através da ANOVA, dois fatores, seguido do teste de Tukey, com significância de 1%. Para todas as resinas testadas, houve diferença estatística entre os sistemas de acabamento e polimento testados (p<0,01). Para a resina Charisma, os valores de rugosidade foram: C - 0,10a; SOF - 0,24b; ENH - 0,23b; F/ FF - 0,32c. Para a Premisa: C-0,12a; SOF - 0,16ab; ENH - 0,22b; F/FF - 0,30<. Para a Filtek: C - 0,08'; SOF - 0,14ab; ENH - 0,20b<; F/FF - 0,26<. No grupo controle foram obtidos os melhores resultados de lisura de superfície para todas as resinas testadas. Em relação aos tratamentos, os grupos SOF e ENH promoveram as melhores lisuras de superfície, enquanto que o grupo F/FF resultou em superfícies com maiores rugosidades.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the smoothness surface of 3 composites by nanoparticles (Filtek Z350 XT, Premise e Charisma Diarnond], after being subjected to three different finishing and polishing systems. Were obtained 40 specimens of each resin selected and randomly divided into 4 experimental groups (n= 10): C (control) - no treatment; SOF - Abrasive discs Soflex; ENH - silicon tips Enhance; and F / FF - diamond tips fine/extra-fine granulation + felt disc and diamond paste. Twenty-four hours after the preparation and storage of the specimens in distilled water at 37°(, the finishing and polishing systems were applied. The smooth surface of the composites was evaluated using a rugosimeter, where five readings were taken on each specimen. The mean surface roughness (um) were analyzed by ANOVA, two factors, followed by Tukev's test, with significance of 1%. For ali resins tested, statistical difference was found between finishing and polishing systems tested (p<0,01). To the resin Charisma roughness values were: C - 0,10a; SOF - 0,24b; ENH - 0,23b; F/ FF - 0,32c. For the premise : C-0,12a; SOF - 0,16ab; ENH - 0,22b; F/FF - 0,30<. Para a Filtek: C - 0,08'; SOF - 0,14ab; ENH - 0,20b<; F/FF - 0,26<. The control group obtained better results of surface smoothness for ali composites tested. Regarding the treatments groups, SOF and ENH resulted on better smoothness surface, while the group FI FF resulted in surfaces with higher roughness.

The effect of fluoride therapies on the morphology of bleached human dental enamel.

The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate qualitatively the surface morphology of enamel bleached with 35% hydrogen peroxide (HP) followed by application of fluoridated agents. Forty intact pre molars were randomly distributed into four groups (n = 10), treated as follows: Group I (control group) remained stored in artificial saliva at 37 °C, Group II - 35% HP; Group III - 35% HP + acidulated fluoride (1.23%) and Group IV - 35% HP + neutral fluoride (2%). The experimental groups received three applications of bleaching gel and after the last application all specimens were polished. This procedure was repeated after 7 and 14 days, and during the intervals of applications, the specimens were stored in artificial saliva at 37°C. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis showed superficial irregularities and porosities to varying degrees in bleached enamel compared to control group. Sample evaluation was made by attributing scores, and data were statistically analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests (P < 0.05). SEM qualitative investigation demonstrated that 35% hydrogen peroxide affected human dental enamel morphology, producing porosities, depressions, and superficial irregularities at various degrees. These morphological changes were higher after the application of 1.23% acidulated fluoride gel.

Avaliação do potencial erosivo do suco de laranja modificado pela adição de caseína e ovalbumina / Evaluation of the erosive potential of an orange juice modified by the addition of casein and ovalbumin [dissertation

Nesse estudo in vitro foi avaliado o potencial erosivo do suco de laranja modificado pela adição de caseína, ovalbumina e a combinação entre elas, sobre o esmalte e a dentina humanos. Duas proteínas da dieta, 0.2 g/l de caseína (CAS), 2.0 g/l de ovalbumina (OVA) e a combinação entre elas (CAS + OVA) foram adicionadas a um suco de laranja disponível comercialmente. O suco de laranja sem aditivos foi utilizado como controle negativo (C-) e o suco de laranja com adição de cálcio, também disponível comercialmente, como controle positivo (C+). O potencial erosivo dos sucos experimentais foi primeiramente comparado utilizando o método do pHStat, e em seguida, através de um modelo in vitro de erosão-remineralização. 55 espécimes de esmalte e 55 de dentina radicular (4 x 4 x 2mm) foram obtidos e incluídos em um bloco de resina acrílica. Esses blocos foram então planificados com discos de lixa abrasivos e polidos com disco de feltro e pasta diamantada. As superfícies polidas receberam a aplicação de fitas adesivas, expondo uma janela de 4 x 1mm. Os espécimes foram aleatoriamente distribuídos entre os 5 grupos experimentais (n = 11), e imersos nos respectivos sucos por 5 min, 6x ao dia, durante 5 dias. Entre as imersões e durante o período noturno, os espécimes permaneceram armazenados em saliva artificial. Após a ciclagem, os espécimes de esmalte foram analisados através de perfilometria óptica e microdureza (50 g, 15 s), enquanto que os espécimes de dentina foram analisados apenas por perfilometria óptica. Para o método do pH-Stat foi calculada a média do volume de HCl obtida em triplicata. Para a análise dos dados obtidos através de perfilometria e microdureza, foi utilizado o teste de Análise de Variância, um fator, seguido pelo teste complementar de Tukey, adotando um nível de significância de 5%.

As médias do volume de HCl (em ml) obtidas no método do pH-Stat foram: C+ 0,46 (± 0,03); CAS 1,22 (± 0,06); OVA 1,10 (± 0,10); CAS+OVA 1,08 (± 0,01) e C- 1,07 (± 0,02). Na avaliação do esmalte, a perda de estrutura (m) observada foi de: C+ 0,09 (± 0,20); CAS -0,40 (± 0,32); OVA -0,44 (± 0,26); CAS+OVA -0,39 (± 0,25) e C- -1,04 (± 0,36). Quanto a microdureza superficial, os valores de dureza Knoop obtidos foram: C+ 312,68 (± 20,45); CAS 121,99 (± 10,70); OVA 108,87 (± 11,16); CAS+OVA 102,57 (± 11,89) e C- 101,94 (± 8,56). Para a dentina, a perda de estrutura observada foi de: C+ -0,82 (± 0,28); CAS -7,26 (± 0,65); OVA -6,74 (± 1,18); CAS+OVA -7,16 (± 0,75) e C- -7,51 (± 1,26). Conclui-se que para o esmalte, os sucos de laranja modificados pela adição de proteínas apresentaram um potencial erosivo reduzido. A caseína mostrou uma melhor proteção da desmineralização subsuperficial do esmalte; a sua combinação com a ovalbumina não apresentou nenhum benefício adicional. Para a dentina, nenhuma redução no potencial erosivo foi observado para os sucos de laranja modificados pela adição de proteínas.

The erosive potential of a modified orange juice by addition of casein, ovalbumin and its combination, on human enamel and root dentin was evaluated in this in vitro study. Two dietary proteins, 0.2 g/l casein (CAS), 2.0 g/l ovalbumin (OVA) and their combination (CAS + OVA) were added to a commercially available orange juice. The juice with no additives was used as negative control (C-) and a commercially available calcium-modified juice as positive control (C+). The erosive potential of the experimental juices was initially compared by the pH-Stat method, and then, by an in vitro erosion-remineralization cycling model. 55 enamel and 55 root dentin specimens (4 x 4 x 2mm) were obtained and embedded in acrylic resin blocks. These blocks were ground flat with abrasive discs and polished with felt paper and diamond paste. The polished surfaces were covered with an adhesive tape, leaving a central area of 4 x 1mm exposed. The specimens were randomly allocated within the 5 experimental groups (n=11), and immersed in the respective juices for 5 min, 6x/day, for 5 days. Between the immersions and overnight they were stored in artificial saliva. After the cycling, the enamel specimens were analyzed by surface Knoop microhardness (50g, 15s) and optical profilometry, while dentin specimens were analyzed only by profilometry. The mean volume of HCl obtained in triplicate were calculated for the pH-Stat method.

The data obtained for profilometry and microhardness were statistically analyzed using ANOVA, one-way, followed by Tukeys test considering a significance level of 5%. The mean volume of HCl (ml) obtained for the pH-stat method were: C+ 0,46 (± 0,03); CAS 1,22 (± 0,06); OVA 1,10 (± 0,10); CAS+OVA 1,08 (± 0,01) e C- 1,07 (± 0,02). For enamel, the surface loss (m) was: C+ 0,09 (± 0,20); CAS -0,40 (± 0,32); OVA -0,44 (± 0,26); CAS+OVA -0,39 (± 0,25) e C- -1,04 (± 0,36). Regarding microhardness, the Knoop hardness values were: C+ 312,68 (± 20,45); CAS 121,99 (± 10,70); OVA 108,87 (± 11,16); CAS+OVA 102,57 (± 11,89) e C- 101,94 (± 8,56). For dentin, the surface loss (m) was: C+ - 0,82 (± 0,28); CAS -7,26 (± 0,65); OVA -6,74 (± 1,18); CAS+OVA -7,16 (± 0,75) and C- -7,51 (± 1,26). It was concluded that protein-modified orange juices presented reduced erosive potential on enamel. Casein showed a better subsurface demineralization protection, and its combination with ovalbumin did not lead to additional benefits. For dentin, any reduction on the erosive potential was observed for protein-modified orange juices.