In Vitro Evaluation of Bond Strength to Dentin of Two Post Systems: Computer-aided Design and Computer-aided Manufacturing Fiber Posts vs Splendor Single Adjustable Post.

AIM: To assess dentin-post bond strength and mode of failure through tensile strength testing of two endodontic post systems: CAD/CAM custom-milled fiber posts vs Splendor SAP. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty extracted single-rooted mandibular premolars were sectioned 2 mm coronal to the cementoenamel junction. Root length was standardized at 15 mm, and the root canals were instrumented with #20 K-files followed by 30/0.03 and 30/0.05 ProDesign Logic rotary files, under irrigation with 2.5% NaOCl, and then submitted to final irrigation with 17% EDTA. Canals were filled with gutta-percha and AH PLUS sealer. After 24 hours, the teeth were prepared for post placement to a depth of 10 mm and randomly allocated into two experimental groups (n = 15): CAD/CAM (CC) and Splendor SAP (SS). All posts were cemented with RelyX U200 dual-cure self-adhesive resin cement. The roots were embedded in acrylic resin, and the specimens were stored for 7 days in moist heat (37°C). Tensile strength testing until failure was then performed in a universal testing machine using a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/minute. The final failure load was tabulated for statistical analysis, and the G test was used to compare the failure modes observed under light microscopy (5× magnification). RESULTS: There was no significant difference between groups regarding tensile bond strength to root dentin (p = 0.325). Conversely, failure mode differed significantly between groups (p = 0.037). CONCLUSION: The tensile bond strength observed for the CAD/CAM and Splendor SAP post systems was similar. Adhesive failure was predominant in both groups; however, the CAD/CAM custom-milled fiber posts failed predominantly at the dentin-resin cement interface, whereas Splendor SAP posts failed mostly at the post-resin cement interface. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: A strong post-dentin bond is a key to the success of dental restorations and prosthetic rehabilitation. In teeth with severe coronal decay and wide canals, both of the tested systems would be able to achieve good cervical fit.

Wild dogs at stake: deforestation threatens the only Amazon endemic canid, the short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis).

The persistent high deforestation rate and fragmentation of the Amazon forests are the main threats to their biodiversity. To anticipate and mitigate these threats, it is important to understand and predict how species respond to the rapidly changing landscape. The short-eared dog Atelocynus microtis is the only Amazon-endemic canid and one of the most understudied wild dogs worldwide. We investigated short-eared dog habitat associations on two spatial scales. First, we used the largest record database ever compiled for short-eared dogs in combination with species distribution models to map species habitat suitability, estimate its distribution range and predict shifts in species distribution in response to predicted deforestation across the entire Amazon (regional scale). Second, we used systematic camera trap surveys and occupancy models to investigate how forest cover and forest fragmentation affect the space use of this species in the Southern Brazilian Amazon (local scale). Species distribution models suggested that the short-eared dog potentially occurs over an extensive and continuous area, through most of the Amazon region south of the Amazon River. However, approximately 30% of the short-eared dog's current distribution is expected to be lost or suffer sharp declines in habitat suitability by 2027 (within three generations) due to forest loss. This proportion might reach 40% of the species distribution in unprotected areas and exceed 60% in some interfluves (i.e. portions of land separated by large rivers) of the Amazon basin. Our local-scale analysis indicated that the presence of forest positively affected short-eared dog space use, while the density of forest edges had a negative effect. Beyond shedding light on the ecology of the short-eared dog and refining its distribution range, our results stress that forest loss poses a serious threat to the conservation of the species in a short time frame. Hence, we propose a re-assessment of the short-eared dog's current IUCN Red List status (Near Threatened) based on findings presented here. Our study exemplifies how data can be integrated across sources and modelling procedures to improve our knowledge of relatively understudied species.

Habitat use of the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) in Brazilian Amazon.

Amazonia forest plays a major role in providing ecosystem services for human and sanctuaries for wildlife. However, ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in the Brazilian Amazon has threatened both. The ocelot is an ecologically important mesopredator and a potential conservation ambassador species, yet there are no previous studies on its habitat preference and spatial patterns in this biome. From 2010 to 2017, twelve sites were surveyed, totaling 899 camera trap stations, the largest known dataset for this species. Using occupancy modeling incorporating spatial autocorrelation, we assessed habitat use for ocelot populations across the Brazilian Amazon. Our results revealed a positive sigmoidal correlation between remote-sensing derived metrics of forest cover, disjunct core area density, elevation, distance to roads, distance to settlements and habitat use, and that habitat use by ocelots was negatively associated with slope and distance to river/lake. These findings shed light on the regional scale habitat use of ocelots and indicate important species-habitat relationships, thus providing valuable information for conservation management and land-use planning.

Cytotoxicity assessment of 1% peracetic acid, 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and 17% EDTA on FG11 and FG15 human fibroblasts.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of 2. 5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), 17% ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), and 1% peracetic acid (PAA) on human fibroblasts. FG11 and FG15 cell lines were cultured in 24-well cell culture plates for cell proliferation assessment and 96-well cell culture plates for the methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay; Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (DMEM) was used as control data. The experimental solutions were used at 0. 01%, 0. 05%, and 0. 1% dilutions and assessed at 1-, 2-, and 4-hour intervals. Data were subjected to statistical analysis by two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by the Bonferroni test at a significance level of p <0. 05. The assessment of cell proliferation in this study showed cytotoxicity to the fibroblasts with 2. 5% NaOCl for all three dilutions at all time intervals, 17% EDTA for the 0. 05% and 0. 1% dilutions at the 2- and 4-hour intervals, and 1% PAA for all three dilutions at the 4-hour interval. The cell viability assay (MTT assay) for fibroblasts showed 2. 5% NaOCl to be cytotoxic at the 0. 05% and 0. 1% dilutions at all time intervals, 17% EDTA to be cytotoxic at the 0. 1% dilution at the 2- and 4-hour intervals, and 1% PAA to be cytotoxic at the 0. 1% dilution at the 2- and 4-hour intervals. In conclusion, 1% PAA was less cytotoxic than 2. 5% NaOCl and 17% EDTA.

O objetivo do presente estudo foi o de avaliar os efeitos citotóxicos de hipoclorito de sódio (NaOCl) a 2,5%, ácido etilenodiaminotetracético (EDTA) a 17% e ácido peracético (PAA) a 1% em fibroblastos humanos. As linhagens celulares FG11 e FG15 foram colonizadas em 24-well cell plates para avaliaçâo da proliferaçâo celularr e em 96-well cell plates para o ensaio de MTT; O médio modificado Dulbecco's Eagle's (DMEM) foi usado como controle. As soluções experimentais foram usadas com diluições de 0,01%, 0. 05%, e 0,1% e avaliadas com 1, 2 e 4 horas de intervalo. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística pelo two-way ANOVA, seguido do teste de Bonferroni com nivel de significância dep <0. 05. A avaliaçâo da proliferação celular neste estudo mostrou o NaOCL a 2,5% como citotóxico nas 3 diluições e 3 intervalos de tempo, o EDTA a 17% nas diluições de 0,05% e 0,1% nos intervalos de 2 e 4 horas, e o PAA a 1% em todas as diluições no intervalo de 4 horas. O teste de viabilidade cellular (MTT) mostrou o NaOCl a 2,5% citotóxico a 0,05% e 0,1% em todos os intervalos, o EDTA a 17% citotóxico nas diluições de 0,1% nos intervalos de 2 e 4 horas e o PAA a 1% citotóxico na diluição de 0,1% nos intervalos de 2 e 4 horas. Como conclusão o PAA a 1% mostrou-se menos citotóxico que o NaOCl a 2,5%> e o EDTA a 17%>.

Cytotoxicity assessment of 1% peracetic acid, 2,5% sodium hypochlorite and 17% EDTA on FG11 and FG15 human fibroblasts / Avaliação da citotoxicidade de ácido peracético a 1%, hipoclorito de sòdio a 2,5% e EDTA a 17% em fibroblastos humanos FG11 e FG15

The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), 17% ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), and 1% peracetic acid (PAA) on human fibroblasts. FG11 and FG15 cell lines were cultured in 24well cell culture plates for cell proliferation assessment and 96well cell culture plates for the methylthiazolyldiphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay; Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (DMEM) was used as control data. The experimental solutions were used at 0.01%, 0.05%, and 0.1% dilutions and assessed at 1, 2, and 4hour intervals. Data were subjected to statistical analysis by twoway analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by the Bonferroni test at a significance level of p <0.05. The assessment of cell proliferation in this study showed cytotoxicity to the fibroblasts with 2.5% NaOCl for all three dilutions at all time intervals, 17% EDTA for the 0.05% and 0.1% dilutions at the 2and 4hour intervals, and 1% PAA for all three dilutions at the 4hour interval. The cell viability assay (MTT assay) for fibroblasts showed 2.5% NaOCl to be cytotoxic at the 0.05% and 0.1% dilutions at all time intervals, 17% EDTA to be cytotoxic at the 0.1% dilution at the 2and 4hour intervals, and 1% PAA to be cytotoxic at the 0.1% dilution at the 2and 4hour intervals. In conclusion, 1% PAA was less cytotoxic than 2.5% NaOCl and 17% EDTA (AU)

O objetivo do presente estudo foi o de avaliar os efeitos citotóxicos de hipoclorito de sódio (NaOCl) a 2,5%, ácido etilenodiaminotetracético (EDTA) a 17% e ácido peracético (PAA) a 1% em fibroblastos humanos. As linhagens celulares FG11 e FG15 foram colonizadas em 24well cell plates para avaliação da proliferação celularr e em 96well cell plates para o ensaio de MTT; O médio modificado Dulbecco's Eagle's (DMEM) foi usado como controle. As soluções experimentais foram usadas com diluições de 0,01%, 0.05%, e 0,1% e avaliadas com 1, 2 e 4 horas de intervalo. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística pelo twoway ANOVA, seguido do teste de Bonferroni com nível de significância de p <0.05. A avaliação da proliferação celular neste estudo mostrou o NaOCL a 2,5% como citotóxico nas 3 diluições e 3 intervalos de tempo, o EDTA a 17% nas diluições de 0,05% e 0,1% nos intervalos de 2 e 4 horas, e o PAA a 1% em todas as diluições no intervalo de 4 horas. O teste de viabilidade cellular (MTT) mostrou o NaOCl a 2,5% citotóxico a 0,05% e 0,1% em todos os intervalos, o EDTA a 17% citotóxico nas diluições de 0,1% nos intervalos de 2 e 4 horas e o PAA a 1% citotóxico na diluição de 0,1% nos intervalos de 2 e 4 horas. Como conclusão o PAA a 1% mostrouse menos citotóxico que o NaOCl a 2,5% e o EDTA a 17% (AU)

Effectiveness of the waveone and protaper D systems for removing gutta-percha with or without a solvent / Eficiência dos sistemas waveone e protaper D na remoção de guta-percha com ou sem uso solvente

Endodontic retreatment requires complete removal of the filling material and access to the apical foramen. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the WaveOne reciprocating system and compare it to the ProTaper D rotary system, with or without the use of a solvent, in removing filling material from root canals. The time required for each filling removal technique employed was also determined and compared. Forty extracted human mandibular premolars with a single, straight, flattened canal were prepared and filled. They were divided into four groups (n = 10): Group 1: ProTaper D NiTi rotary instruments; Group 2: ProTaper D NiTi rotary instruments, with a solvent; Group 3: WaveOne primary instrument; and Group 4: WaveOne primary instrument, with a solvent. The teeth were then split along their long axis and photographed using an operating microscope with 5X magnification. The amount of remaining filling material was assessed with Image Tool software. The results were compared using the KruskalWallis test (p <0.05). There was no significant difference between groups regarding the amount of residual filling material (p > 0.05). Operative time was significantly longer in Group 3 than in groups 1, 2 and 4 (p < 0.05). The WaveOne system and the ProTaper D system were equally effective, with or without a solvent. The time required to remove the filling material from the canals was significantly longer in Group 3 than in the other groups.

No retratamento endodôntico, a completa remoção do material obturador e o acesso ao forame apical são necessários para permitir a limpeza do sistema de canais. O propósito deste estudo foi avaliar a eficácia do sistema reciprocante WaveOne e comparála ao sistema rotatório ProTaper Universal, com ou sem o uso de solvente, na remoção do material obturador.O tempo necessário a cada técnica empregada foi determinado e comparado. Quarenta prémolares inferiores humanos extraídos com canal único, reto e achatado foram preparados e obturados. Foram então divididos em quatro grupos (n = 10) de acordo com o sistema utilizado, como segue. Grupo 1: ProTaper D Niti; Grupo 2: Sistema ProTaper D com solvente; Grupo 3: Sistema WaveOne instrumento Primary; e Grupo 4: Sistema WaveOne instrumento Primary com solvente, sendo o tempo registrado. Os dentes foram clivados longitudinalmente e fotografados utilizando microscópio operatório com aumento de 5 vezes.A quantidade de material remanescente foi avaliada com o uso do software Image Tool 3.0. Os resultados foram comparados utilizando o teste de KruskalWallis( p < 0.05). Em relação aos resultados, não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos quanto à quantidade de material obturador residual (p > 0.05). O tempo operatório no Grupo 3 foi significativa mente maior do que nos grupos 1, 2 e 4 (p < 0.05).O sistema WaveOne foi tão efetivo quanto o ProTaper D, com ou sem solvente.tempo necessário à desobturação dos canais no Grupo 3 (WaveOne sem solvente) foi significativamente maior do que nos demais grupos.

Sealing ability of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) combined with distilled water, chlorhexidine, and doxycycline.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the sealing ability of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA Bio) combined with different mixing agents (distilled water, chlorhexidine, doxycycline), used as an apical root-end filling material. Forty-two extracted human teeth were divided into three groups (n = 12); six teeth were used as controls. Root-ends were resected at 90 degrees, 3 mm from the apex. Root-end cavities were prepared using ultrasonic tips and filled with MTA Bio plus distilled water, 2% chlorhexidine solution, or 10% doxycycline solution. Apical sealing was assessed by microleakage of 50% silver nitrate solution. Roots were longitudinally sectioned in a buccolingual plane and analyzed using an operating microscope (20× magnification). Depth of dye leakage into the dentinal walls was measured in millimeters. Results were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey's test (P = 0.05). MTA Bio plus distilled water showed significantly higher mean leakage results (1.06 mm) when compared with MTA Bio plus doxycycline (0.61 mm), and higher, although not significant, results when compared with MTA Bio plus chlorhexidine (0.79 mm). In conclusion, replacing distilled water with two biologically active mixing agents (doxycycline and chlorhexidine) did not alter the sealing properties of MTABio. The antimicrobial properties of these combinations should be further investigated.