Perspectives on the teaching of Occupational Dentistry according to university curricula in Southeast Brazil.

Introduction: Occupational Dentistry is a specialty recently acknowledged by the Federal Council of Dentistry that seeks to prevent work-related oral health issues. It aims to improve workers' quality of life and promote a more efficient productive development. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate whether the subject of Occupational Dentistry was included in the curriculum of undergraduate Dentistry courses in Southeast Brazil. Methods: The curriculum of universities registered on the Brazilian Ministry of Health's website (e-MEC) were analyzed regarding type of university administration (private or public), inclusion of Occupational Dentistry in the curriculum of Dentistry courses, whether the subject was compulsory or not, and subject workload. Universities that did not make the course curriculum available on their website were excluded from the analysis. Results: Of 176 universities registered on e-MEC, 144 were included in the study. Most universities (86.9%) were private, whereas only 13.1% were public. Occupational Dentistry was available in 10 universities. The subject was compulsory in 4 and optional in another 4 universities, with a total mean workload of 37.5 hours. Two universities did not disclose this information. Conclusions: Our analysis allowed the investigation of the overall inclusion of Occupational Dentistry in the curriculum of Dentistry courses in Southeast Brazil. Only a small percentage of universities (6.9%), mostly private, included the subject in the course curriculum, usually on a compulsory basis.

Introdução: A Odontologia do Trabalho é uma especialidade recentemente reconhecida pelo Conselho Federal de Odontologia e ocupa-se em combater agravos à saúde bucal do trabalhador decorrentes de seu ambiente de trabalho. Ela busca melhorar a qualidade de vida do profissional e propiciar o desenvolvimento produtivo mais eficiente. Objetivos: Este trabalho se propõe a apresentar um panorama da disciplina de Odontologia do Trabalho nas instituições de ensino superior que possuem o curso de graduação em Odontologia na região Sudeste do Brasil. Métodos: Foi realizada uma análise das grades curriculares de todas as instituições cadastradas no portal eletrônico do Ministério da Educação (e-MEC), analisando quantas eram privadas e públicas, quais tinham a disciplina, se era obrigatória ou optativa e a carga horária. Foram excluídas da análise as instituições que não disponibilizaram a grade curricular em seus sítios eletrônicos. Resultados: Foram encontradas 176 instituições, sendo que, destas, 144 foram incluídas no estudo. Entre as incluídas, 86,9% foram particulares e 13,1% foram públicas. A disciplina foi encontrada em 10 instituições, sendo que é ofertada como obrigatória em quatro e como optativa em outras quatro, totalizando uma carga horária média de 37,5 horas, desconsiderando duas universidades que não forneceram essas informações adicionais. Conclusões: A partir desta análise, foi possível traçar um cenário da inserção da Odontologia do Trabalho, demonstrando que a oferta da disciplina se encontra bastante reduzida (6,9%), sendo mais prevalente em universidades privadas e de forma obrigatória.

Avaliação do nível de conhecimento de acadêmicos de Odontologia sobre emergências médicas / Knowledge level assessment of Dentistry undergraduate students about medical emergencies

Emergências médicas são imprevisíveis e o cirurgião-dentista deve estar preparado para reconhecer e atuar frente a esses casos. No entanto, parece existir uma insegurança diante de tais situações, provavelmente devido às dificuldades de diagnosticar e conduzir esses eventos. Assim, esse estudo se justifica pela necessidade de avaliar o conhecimento dos acadêmicos frente a emergências médicas. O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi avaliar o nível de conhecimento sobre emergências médicas de graduandos emOdontologia. Esta pesquisa de natureza quantitativa, descritiva e exploratória, foi realizada com acadêmicos do Curso de Odontologia da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, do sexto ao décimo períodos. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio da aplicação de um teste com nove questões objetivas sobre emergências médicas. Os dados foram analisados e os resultados expressos empercentagens, médias e desvios-padrão. Os resultados mostraram quede uma amostra de 100 estudantes, sendo 21% homens e 79% mulheres,99% têminteresse em participar de um curso de emergências médicas; 4% se julgampreparadospara atuar nestes casos,10% se consideramcapazesde fazer uma reanimação cardiopulmonare79% obtiveram pontuação considerada como insuficienteno teste. Concluiu-se que os alunos não se mostraram preparados para atuar em casos de emergências médicas (AU).

Medical emergencies are unpredictable and the dental surgeonmust be prepared to recognize and act uponthese cases. However, there seems to be insecurity beforesuch situations, probably due to difficulties in diagnosing and conducting these events. Thus, this study is justified by the need to assess the knowledge of dentalstudentsbeforemedical emergencies. The aimof this research was to evaluate theknowledge level of undergraduate dentistry students about medical emergencies. This quantitative, descriptive and exploratory research was performedwith students from the Dentistry Course at the Dentistry School of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, from the sixth to the tenth course terms. Data collection was accomplishedthrough the application of a test with nine objective questions onmedical emergencies. The data were analysedand the results were expressed as percentages, means and standard deviations. The results showed that out of a sample of 100 students, 21% men and 79% women, 99% are interested in participating in a medical emergency course; 4% consider themselves prepared to act in these cases, 10% consider themselves capable of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and 79% obtained a score considered as insufficient in the test. It was concludedthat the students did not seem prepared to act in cases of medical emergencies (AU).

Induced oral mucositis in Wistar rats treated with different drugs: Preventive potential in cytokine production.

The aim of the present study was to investigate the preventive potential of pentoxifylline, atorvastatin and trans-caryophyllene in oral mucositis through histopathological analysis of wounds in the oral mucosa of Wistar rats treated with 5-FU, and to evaluate the immunomodulatory effect of these drugs on serum nitrite production, in situ IFN-γ, TNF-α and TGF-ß, and TNF-α in tissues. A total of 32 male Wistar rats with an average age of 9 weeks and an average body weight of 250 g were divided into four treatment groups: Saline, trans-caryophyllene, pentoxifylline and atorvastatin. Oral mucositis was then induced. On days 3 and 4, the mucosa of the mouth of eight pre-treated animals in each group was bilaterally scarified twice with the tip of a sterile needle, with an anesthetic solution. Mucosal samples from animals treated with trans-caryophyllene preserved a thin epithelial lining associated with focal perivascular inflammatory infiltrates. Pentoxifylline-treated animals exhibited total epithelial loss in oral wounds with severe inflammatory infiltrates and mild re-epithelialization associated with mild and diffuse inflammatory infiltrates. Samples from atorvastatin-treated animals exhibited no epithelial dissolution, with preserved thin lining and mild diffuse inflammatory infiltrates. The analysis of TNF-α expression revealed improved results in trans-caryophyllene animals. The analysis of TGF-ß expression revealed positive mononuclear cells. Preventive treatment with atorvastatin was demonstrated to modulate the serum expression levels of TNF-α during all stages of the experiment. Treatment with trans-caryophyllene modulated serum IFN-γ levels negatively, whereas treatment with atorvastatin and trans-caryophyllene maintained lower levels of IFN-γ compared with the control group.

Shaping ability of two root canal instrumentation systems in oval-shaped canals: A microcomputed tomography study.

The objective was to evaluate the shaping ability of XP-endo Shaper and Mtwo systems in oval-shaped canals preparation by microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) along the entire canal. The volume, surface area and percentage of unprepared area were evaluated by image processing in entire canal and apical third (5 mm). Apical transportation and centring ability were evaluated at 3, 5 and 7 mm from the apex. Forty single-canal oval canines were paired in two groups (n = 20) according to the instrumentation system: XP-endo Shaper and Mtwo. The teeth were scanned by micro-CT before and after instrumentation, using a thermal vat at 37°C. The XP-endo Shaper system was more effective in the instrumentation of oval-shaped canals when compared to Mtwo system, resulting in greater volume increases and lower percentage of unprepared canals walls in apical region. Regarding apical transportation and centring ability, no statistical difference was observed.

Avaliação das características superficiais dos instrumentos Reciproc, Reciproc Blue e Xp-Endo Shaper / Evaluation of the surface characteristics of the Reciproc, Reciproc Blue and Xp-Endo Shaper instruments

Introdução: o controle da qualidade no processo de fabricação dos instrumentos endodônticos é importante uma vez que defeitos e falhas superficiais podem comprometer o preparo dos canais. Objetivo: avaliar a presença de defeitos e falhas do processo de fabricação na superfície de instrumentos Reciproc (R25), Reciproc Blue (RB25) e XP-endo shaper (XP), por meio de microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). Materiais e Métodos: Ao total, foram avaliados 60 instrumentos de níquel titânio, sendo 20 por grupo: R25, RB25 e XP, em três regiões: 0mm (ponta do instrumento), 4mm e 7mm da ponta, no MEV, com aumento de 100x. As imagens foram avaliadas quanto ao número de falhas de fabricação (bordo irregular, ranhura, microcavidade e rebarba) e por um sistema de escores de 1 a 4, sendo 1, nenhuma área com defeito e 4, mais de cinco áreas com defeitos na superfície. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística utilizando o teste de Dunn (p<0,05). Resultados: Sobre a análise por regiões, foram identificadas diferenças significativas em grande parte dos instrumentos. Comparando os diferentes instrumentos, não foi observada diferença significativa para microcavidade (p=0,76), bordo irregular (p=0,98) e rebarba (p=0,40). O instrumento R25 mostrou maior número de ranhuras em comparação aos demais (p=0,0000*). RB25 mostrou maiores valores de escores que os instrumentos R25 (p= 0,0002) eXP (p=0,01). Conclusão: Todos os instrumentos avaliados apresentaram defeitos/falhas superficiais do processo de fabricação.

Introduction: The quality control of endodontic instruments is extremely importantsince defects and failures on their surface, during their manufacturing process, can compromise the preparation of root canal. Objective: this study evaluated the presence of defects and failures in the manufacturing process on the surface of Reciproc (R25), Reciproc Blue (RB25) and XP endo-shaper (XP) instruments by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Materials and Methods: In total, sixty nickel titanium instruments (n=20): R25, RB25 and XP were evaluated in the scanning electron microscope in three regions: 0mm (tip of the instrument), 4mmand 7mm of the tip, with a magnification of 100x. The images were evaluated in relation to the number of manufacturing faults (irregular border, groove, microcavity and burr) and by a system of scores, from 1 to 4, where 1 is no defective area and 4, more than five areas with defects on the surface. The data were submitted to statistical analysis using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests (p<0.05). Results: Regarding the analysis by regions, significant differences were identified in most of the instruments. Comparing the different instruments, no significant difference was observed for microcavity (p=0.76), irregular border (p=0.98) and burr (p=0.40). The R25 instrument showed a greater number of grooves compared to the others (p=0.0000*). RB25 showed higher scores than the R25(p=0.0002) and XP (p=0.01) instruments. Conclusion: All evaluated instruments showed defects/failures in the manufacturing process.Introduction: The quality control of endodontic instruments is extremely importantsince defects and failures on their surface, during their manufacturing process, can compromise the preparation of root canal. Objective: this study evaluated the presence of defects and failures in the manufacturing process on the surface of Reciproc (R25), Reciproc Blue (RB25) and XP endo-shaper (XP) instruments by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Materials and Methods: In total, sixty nickel titanium instruments (n=20): R25, RB25 and XP were evaluated in the scanning electron microscope in three regions: 0mm (tip of the instrument), 4mmand 7mm of the tip, with a magnification of 100x. The images were evaluated in relation to the number of manufacturing faults (irregular border, groove, microcavity and burr) and by a system of scores, from 1 to 4, where 1 is no defective area and 4, more than five areas with defects on the surface. The data were submitted to statistical analysis using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests (p<0.05). Results: Regarding the analysis by regions, significant differences were identified in most of the instruments. Comparing the different instruments, no significant difference was observed for microcavity (p=0.76), irregular border (p=0.98) and burr (p=0.40). The R25 instrument showed a greater number of grooves compared to the others (p=0.0000*). RB25 showed higher scores than the R25(p=0.0002) and XP (p=0.01) instruments. Conclusion: All evaluated instruments showed defects/failures in the manufacturing process.

Análise da morfologia dos canais radiculares de pré-molares inferiores por meio da tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico / Analysis of the root canal morphology of mandibular premolars using cone-beam computed tomography

O sucesso do tratamento endodôntico de- pende da limpeza e da modelagem dos canais radiculares. Para tanto, deve-se ter um conhecimento profundo sobre a anatomia do sistema de canais radiculares. No entanto, essa anatomia é complexa, com variações mor- fológicas em diferentes populações. Objetivo: O objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar, em imagens de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC), a anatomia dos canais radiculares de pré-molares (PM) inferiores de uma população brasileira. Métodos: Foram analisados 426 pré-molares inferiores nos cortes axiais, coronais e sagitais de TCFC. O número de raízes, canais radiculares e a classificação de Vertucci foram tabulados no programa Microsoft Excel. Associações entre o sexo, número de raízes e canais, e classificação de Vertucci foram avaliadas por meio do teste qui-quadrado (p<0,05). Resultados: dos 426 dentes avaliados, 224 (52,6%) foram 1oPM e 202 (47,4%), 2o PM. Os 1oPM apresentaram, em sua maioria, uma raiz (93,3%) e todos os 2oPM, apenas uma raiz. Nos dentes estudados, verificou-se classificação tipos I, II e V de Vertucci, sendo o tipo I o mais encontrado. O tipo V só esteve presente nos 1oPM com duas raízes (p<0,001). Não houve associação significativa entre o número de raízes e o sexo (p=0,182). Conclusão: A maioria dos pré-molares inferiores apresentou uma raiz com classificação tipo I de Vertucci, demonstrando uma baixa variação anatômica nos PM inferiores da população estudada. Não houve predileção por sexo, quanto ao número de raízes e à classificação do tipo de canal radicular.

Introduction: The success of an endodontic treatment depends primarily on cleaning and shaping of the root canal system. Therefore, the anatomy of the root canal system should be known in detail. However, this anatomy is complex and varies morphologically in different populations. This study evaluated the root canal anatomy of mandibular premolars in a Brazilian population using cone beam CT (CBCT). Methods: CBCT axial, coronal and sagittal slices of 426 mandibular premolars were analyzed. Number of roots and canals, as well as Vertucci type, were recorded using a spreadsheet. Associations between sex, number of roots, and Vertucci type were analyzed using a chi-square test (p<0.05). Results: Of the 426 teeth evaluated, 224 (52.6%) were first premolars and 202 (47.4%), second premolars. Most first premolars (93.3%) and all second premolars had one root. Vertucci types I, II and V were found, and type I was the most frequent. Type V was only found in two-rooted first premolars (p<0.001). There were no significant associations between number of root and sex (p=0.182). Conclusion: Most mandibular premolars had one root and were Vertucci type I, which indicates that there is little anatomic variation of these teeth in the Brazilian population under study. There was no sex predilection for number of roots or Vertucci type (AU).

Relationship of maxillary posterior roots to the maxillary sinus and cortical bone: a cone beam computed tomographic study.

This study evaluated the relationship between the apices of maxillary posterior teeth (second premolar, first molar, and second molar) and the maxillary sinus floor (MSF) and maxillary cortical bone (MCB). Cone beam computed tomographic (CBCT) scanning was used to analyze 1660 roots from 678 teeth and determine the shortest distance between the root apex and MSF and between the root apex and buccal and palatal cortices of maxillary bone. The root apices were classified based on their relationship to the MSF: type 1, the root apex protruded into the maxillary sinus; type 2, the root apex was from 0 mm (touching the MSF) to 1 mm below the MSF; and type 3, the root apex was greater than 1 mm below the MSF. As the age of the subjects increased (older than 40 years), there was a significantly greater proximity of the teeth to the MCB (P < 0.05) and less proximity of second molars to the MSF (P = 0.005). First and second molars each presented a high prevalence of root apices that protruded into the maxillary sinus (type 1), 47.8% and 43.8%, respectively. Second premolars were more frequently classified as type 3 (71.7%) than first and second molars. The mesiobuccal root of the maxillary second molar was the root closest to the MSF, while the maxillary first molar was the tooth closest to the MCB.

Biodentine: um substituto ao MTA? / Biodentine: an alternative to MTA?

Objetivo: o objetivo desse estudo é realizar uma revisão de literatura em relação às propriedades físico- -químicas e biológicas do Biodentine, seu emprego na Endodontia e discutir, com base nas evidências científicas encontradas na literatura, se esse material poderá ser um substituto ao MTA. Métodos: foi realizada uma busca na literatura na base de dados PubMed, usando os termos em inglês: Biodentine, calcium silicate, MTA, properties, setting time, radiopacity, solubility, physicochemical properties, porosity, hydration, biocompatibility, bioactivity, microhardness, compressive strength, bond strength, irrigants, furcal perforation, retrograde filling material, revitalization, revascularization, endodontics, apexification. Cinquenta artigos foram incluídos. Resultados: os artigos revisados sugerem que o Biodentine tem características favoráveis e que tem alcançado resultados promissores em relação ao MTA. Conclusão: o Biodentine pode ser considerado um eventual substituto ao MTA (AU).

Introduction: This study aim to review the literature about the physicochemical and biological characteristics of Biodentine, a cement used in endodontics, and discussed whether this material might be an alternative to MTA according to the scientific evidence found in the literature. Methods: A literature search was performed on PubMed using the following terms: Biodentine, calcium silicate, MTA, properties, setting time, radiopacity, solubility, physicochemical properties, porosity, hydration, biocompatibility, bioactivity, microhardness, compressive strength, bond strength, irrigants, furcal perforation, retrograde filling, revitalization, revascularization, endodontics, apexification. Fifty studies met inclusion criteria. Results: Biodentine seems to have favorable characteristics, and the results of its use are promising when compared with those of MTA. Conclusion: Biodentine may be a possible alternative to MTA (AU).

Effect of previous irrigation with chlorhexidine on the push-out bond strength of a calcium silicate-based material.

This study evaluated the effect of previous irrigation with chlorhexidine (CHX) on the bond strength of a calcium silicate-based material, Biodentine, when used for furcal repair. Furcal perforations were produced in 30 extracted mandibular molars. Teeth were divided into 3 groups according to the irrigant used: distilled water (DW), CHX followed by DW (CHX), and CHX followed by ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and DW (CHX/EDTA). Biodentine was used to repair the perforations. A push-out bond strength test was performed after 7 days, and data were statistically analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests (P < 0.05). The CHX/EDTA group showed significantly lower values than the DW and CHX groups (P < 0.05). The failure mode of the DW group was mainly mixed, while that of the CHX group was cohesive. The CHX/EDTA group exhibited adhesive and mixed failures. Irrigation with CHX prior to furcation repair did not result in a statistically significant difference, compared to the use of DW, in the push-out bond strength of Biodentine.

Efeito de diferentes protocolos de irrigação final na remoção da smear layer / Effect of different protocols of final irrigation on smear layer removal

Objetivo: esse estudo avaliou o efeito de protocolos de irrigação final, associados ao uso de EDTA e QMix, na remoção de smear layer. Métodos: foram utilizados 40 dentes humanos com canal único. Os canais foram instrumentados com sistema ProTaper Universal SX-F3. As substâncias químicas utilizadas durante o preparo foram hipoclorito de sódio a 5,25% (NaOCl) ou clorexidina a 2% (CHX) gel. Terminado o preparo, os dentes foram divididos em oito grupos, de acordo com os irrigantes: G1) NaOCl 5,25% + EDTA 17% + NaOCl 5,25%; G2) NaOCl 5,25% + EDTA 17% + água destilada (AD); G3) NaOCl 5,25% + QMix + NaOCl 5,25%; G4) NaOCl 5,25% + QMix + AD; G5) CHX 2% gel + EDTA 17% + CHX 2% solução; G6) CHX 2% gel + EDTA 17% + AD; G7) CHX 2% gel + QMix + CHX 2% solução e G8) CHX 2% gel + QMix + AD. As amostras foram avaliadas por microscopia eletrônica de varredura ambiental, antes e após os protocolos de irrigação final. As imagens foram classificadas por escores, em relação à presença de smear layer, e os dados foram analisados pelos testes de Kruskal-Wallis e de Mann-Whitney. Resultados: o G1 mostrou os melhores resultados em relação à remoção de smear layer (p < 0,05). A CHX gel 2% mostrou menor formação de smear layer, quando comparada ao NaOCl, após o preparo biomecânico; e o NaOCl apresentou melhor limpeza como irrigante final (p < 0,05). Conclusões: o NaOCl como irrigante final, combinado ao EDTA, mostrou melhor capacidade de remoção da smear layer (AU).

Introduction: This study evaluated the effect of different final irrigation protocols using EDTA and QMix on smear layer removal. Methods: The root canals of 40 single-rooted human teeth were prepared with ProTaper Universal SX - F3. The substances used were 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), 2% chlorhexidine gel (chlorhexidine), 2% chlorhexidine solution and distilled water. The teeth were divided into 8 groups, according to the irrigant used: G1: 5.25% NaOCl + 17% EDTA + 5.25% NaOCl; G2: 5.25% NaOCl + 17% EDTA + distilled water; G3: 5.25% NaOCl + QMix + 5.25% NaOCl; G4: 5.25% NaOCl + QMix + DW; G5: 2% chlorhexidine gel + 17% EDTA + 2% chlorhexidine solution; G6: 2% chlorhexidine gel + 17% EDTA + distilled water; G7: 2% chlorhexidine gel + QMix + 2% chlorhexidine solution; and G8: 2% chlorhexidine gel + QMix + distilled water. Samples were evaluated under environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM) before and after irrigation. ESEM images were classified according to smear layer scores, and the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests were used for statistical analyses. Results: Group 1 had the best results for smear layer removal (p<0.05). Smear layer formation was lower when 2% chlorhexidine gel was used after cleaning and shaping than when the irrigant was 5.25% NaOCl, and 5.25% NaOCl had the best cleaning ability as a final irrigant. Conclusion: 5.25% NaOCl combined with EDTA was the best final irrigant for smear layer removal (AU).

Evaluation of root canal morphology of maxillary premolars: a cone-beam computed tomography study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the root canal configuration of maxillary premolars using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). CBCT images of 999 maxillary premolars from a database were analysed to determine the frequency of the number of roots, root canals and Vertucci's classification. The associations among these variables were evaluated by Chi-square test (P < 0.05). In the first premolars, 42.2% of single-rooted teeth had a type II configuration, whereas 98.7% of 2-rooted teeth showed type IV. In the second premolars, type I was the most prevalent (49.9%). The presence of two roots was more prevalent in first premolars, and the presence of one root was more prevalent in second premolars (P < 0.05). Male patients had a higher percentage of two roots compared with female patients (P < 0.05). Type IV and I was more prevalent in first and second premolars respectively (P < 0.05). There was a high frequency of 2-rooted and single-rooted teeth among maxillary first and second premolars respectively.

Tendências atuais em irrigação, entre os endodontistas brasileiros / Current trends in irrigation among Brazilian endodontists

Introdução: diferentes irrigantes têm sido estudados, propostos e utilizados durante a terapia endodôntica. Objetivo: o objetivo deste estudo foi determinar as tendências atuais em irrigação, entre os endodontistas brasileiros. Métodos: um total de 398 endodontistas brasileiros respondeu a um questionário de pesquisa na internet, com 15 questões de múltipla escolha, seleções múltiplas e rankings numéricos, sobre sua seleção de irrigante, concentração, remoção da smear layer e uso de coadjuvantes para irrigação. Resultados: o hipoclorito de sódio foi o irrigante mais utilizado em uma concentração inferior a 5,0%. Clorexidina (CHX) foi o segundo irrigante primário mais utilizado, sendo a CHX 2% em gel a forma de apresentação mais prevalente. Em relação à remoção da smear layer, 88,4% dos entrevistados declararam realizar a remoção, onde o EDTA foi o irrigante mais utilizado (93,7%). Mais de 70% dos endodontistas utilizam um sistema coadjuvante durante a irrigação, dos quais 39,9% utilizam ativação ultrassônica; 24,4%, lima plástica e 1%, ativação sônica. O uso de EndoVac não foi relatado. Conclusões: a maioria dos entrevistados utiliza hipoclorito de sódio e remove rotineiramente a smear layer durante o tratamento endodôntico utilizando EDTA. Os endodontistas brasileiros utilizam técnicas coadjuvantes à irrigação. (AU)

Diagnosis of Mesiodistal Vertical Root Fractures in Teeth with Metal Posts: Influence of Applying Filters in Cone-beam Computed Tomography Images at Different Resolutions.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this article was to evaluate the influence of applying filters in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images at different resolutions. These CBCT images were obtained for diagnosing mesiodistal vertical root fractures (VRFs) in teeth with metal posts. METHODS: Forty teeth were treated endodontically, and 20 received metal posts. Ten teeth without posts and 10 teeth with posts were subjected to VRF in the mesiodistal direction. The sample was submitted to periapical radiographs and CBCT exams with a voxel of 0.25 and 0.30 mm. To reduce the influence of the metal artifact in the CT images, the teeth were evaluated with and without the application of filters ("Sharpen" and "Hard"). The images were evaluated by 2 radiologists who identified the presence of VRF. Accuracy values (receiver operating characteristic curves) for the different variables were compared by using analysis of variance and t test. RESULTS: No difference was observed between images with and without filter application (P > .05). Images obtained with a 0.25-mm voxel were more accurate (P < .05). The presence of the metal post reduced the accuracy of the diagnosis of VRF (P < .05), and the CBCT images showed superior results compared with periapical radiographs (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: The presence of a metal post and the voxel size significantly interfere with the diagnosis of VRF. Despite the formation of metal artifacts associated with metallic cores, applying filters did not improve the diagnosis. For mesiodistal VRF, the CBCT images are superior to the periapical radiographs.

Tecnologia a serviço da Endodontia: avanços no diagnóstico e tratamento de canais radiculares / Technology for endodontics: advances in the diagnosis and treatment of root canals

A Endodontia é a especialidade da Odontologia que cuida da prevenção, diagnóstico e tratamento das afecções que acometem a polpa dental, a cavidade endodôntica e os tecidos periodontais adjacentes. O tratamento endodôntico, considerado complexo e desgastante para o paciente e operador, durante anos vem sendo foco de atenção para estudiosos da área e indústria especializada. O objetivo deste estudo de revisão de literatura foi apresentar, de forma sucinta, a evolução tecnológica dedicada à Endodontia nas últimas décadas e suas consequências na atualidade. Muitos foram os estudos que acarretaram no desenvolvimento de aparelhos, instrumentos, materiais e técnicas hoje utilizadas visando a simplificação, agilização e aumento da taxa de sucesso do tratamento endodôntico. Entre os principais incrementos na Endodontia podemos citar os modernos instrumentos endodônticos, os sofisticados motores e aparelhos controlados eletronicamente e alguns materiais. Esses, modificaram significativamente a forma de realizar algumas etapas do tratamento como a odontometria, o preparo químico-mecânico, a obturação, o reparo de perfurações e, ainda, o diagnóstico por imagem, tornando a Endodontia mais segura, eficiente, rápida, com maior previsibilidade e menos cansativa para profissional e paciente.

Endodontics is the specialty of Dentistry concerned with prevention, diagnostics and treatment of affections of the dental pulp, endodontic cavity and the adjacent periodontal tissues. Endodontic treatment, considered complex and exhausting for the patient and operator, has for years been the focus of attention of scholars in this area of expertise and specialized industry. The purpose of this literature review study was to present, succinctly, the technological evolution dedicated to endodontics in the last decades and their consequences at the present time. Many studies have led to the development of devices, instruments, materials and techniques used today to simplify, streamline and increase the success rate of endodontic treatment. Among the main improvements in endodontics, we can mention the modern endodontic instruments, sophisticated motors, electronically-controlled devices and some materials. These significantly modified the way to perform some treatment steps, such as odontometry, chemo-mechanical preparation, filling, perforation repair, and imaging diagnosis, making endodontics safer, more efficient, faster, with greater predictability and less tiring for the professional and patient.

Correlation between Endodontic Infection and Periodontal Disease and Their Association with Chronic Sinusitis: A Clinical-tomographic Study.

INTRODUCTION: The proximity of the roots of maxillary posterior teeth to the maxillary sinus floor can be associated with the development of chronic maxillary sinusitis (CMS). Therefore, this study evaluated the correlation between the presence of endodontic infection and periodontal disease in maxillary posterior teeth and the presence of CMS. METHODS: A total of 83 patients (159 maxillary sinuses) were selected and underwent clinical dental examination to assess tooth mobility and pulp condition. In addition, cone-beam computed tomography was performed to evaluate the presence of periapical lesion and periodontal bone loss, and measure the distance from the root apex to the cortical of the maxillary sinus. The maxillary sinuses were divided into 2 groups: CMS and no maxillary sinusitis. Data were analyzed using χ2 test and binary logistic regression analysis (P < .05). RESULTS: Periodontal disease was positively associated with CMS, leading to a 3.45-fold higher association between these disorders (P < .05). CMS was significantly more common in patients with periodontal disease or endodontic infection in close proximity with the maxillary sinus. Periodontal disease or endodontic infection that was more distant from the maxillary sinus was more common in patients with no maxillary sinusitis (P < .05). To the extent that the tooth is more distant from the maxillary sinus floor, the chance of presenting CMS is reduced up to 2.5-fold (P < .05). CONCLUSION: Periodontal disease and proximity to the maxillary sinus are more common in cases of CMS, requiring a dental assessment and cone-beam computed tomography evaluation in patients with CMS with ineffective treatment.

A opção pelo retratamento não cirúrgico na presença de pinos intrarradiculares: riscos e benefícios / The option for nonsurgical retreatment in the presence of intraradicular posts: risks and benefits

Introdução: O retratamento não cirúrgico é uma opção de tratamento quando ocorre o insucesso no tratamento endodôntico, porém, em muitos casos, há necessidade da remoção prévia de pinos intrarradiculares. Objetivo: Esta revisão de literatura tem como objetivo citar os riscos e os benefícios da opção pelo retratamento endodôntico não cirúrgico na presença de pinos intrarradiculares, bem como citar materiais e técnicas para a remoção de diferentes tipos de pinos. Conclusão: A opção pelo retratamento endodôntico não cirúrgico, em casos em que há necessidade de remoção de pinos, é segura e de índice de sucesso considerável, por isso, deve-se levar em conta o conhecimento de técnicas e os fatores que podem influenciar durante o processo, a fim de prevenir acidentes, bem como saber que apenas a presença do pino intrarradicular não é indicação para o tratamento cirúrgico.

Introduction: Nonsurgical retreatment is a treatment option when the failure happens in the endodontic treatment, but in many cases, there is need for prior removal intrarradicular posts. Objectives: This literature review aims to cite the risks and benefits of option for nonsurgical endodontic retreatment in the presence of intraradicular posts and cite materials and techniques for removing different types of posts. Conclusion: The option for nonsurgical endodontic retreatment in cases where removal the posts there need, is safe and considerable success rate, therefore, one should take into account the knowledge of techniques and factors that may influence during the process, in order to prevent accidents, as well as to know that only the presence of intraradicular post is no indication for surgical treatment.

Fracture Strength of Flared Root Canals Restored with Different Post Systems.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the fracture resistance of different intra-radicular post systems in flared root canals. METHODS: Sixty human canines were used. The coronal portion was removed and the root length was standardized at 17 mm. Canals were prepared and filled with gutta-percha/AH Plus sealer. Roots were embedded in self-polymerising acrylic resin blocks. According to the material used, the teeth were randomly divided into three groups (n=20): glass fibre post (GFP): GFP and Z350 resin composite core; pre-fabricated metal post (PMP): PMP and Z350 resin composite core; and cast metal core (CMC): CMC with silver-tin alloy. Coronal reconstruction involved fabrication of metal copings. Samples were submitted to mechanical compression testing at 45º in a universal test machine. Fracture pattern was evaluated under a stereoscope. The fracture strength values were submitted to one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey tests (α=0.05). RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference between the resistance values among groups (P=0.193). With regard to fracture pattern, GFP showed 55% and PMP 45% of Type I fractures, which considered repairable or favourable, whereas MCC presented 50% of Type V, which was considered irreparable or unfavourable. CONCLUSION: Glass fibre and pre-fabricated metal posts have good fracture resistance to compression and may be used for restoring flared root canals, since they presented fractures mainly involving the filling core, thus facilitating later repair.

Evaluation of the dentin changes in teeth subjected to endodontic treatment and photodynamic therapy / Avaliação das alterações morfológicas de dentes submetidos ao tratamento endodôntico e a terapia fotodinâmica

Introduction: Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an efficient adjuvant technique to promote disinfection of the root canal system. Therefore, it is important to investigate changes to dentin morphology and permeability induced by the use of diode laser on the root dentin. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate morphological changes and the percentage of apical leakage after the use of laser. Material and method: Forty single-rooted teeth were instrumented using rotary system and irrigated. Teeth were randomly divided in two groups: G1 - not exposed to PDT (control), and G2 - pretreated with toluidine blue photosensitizer and irradiated with AsGaAl laser diode. Ten teeth in each group were evaluated by SEM for morphological changes. The other ten teeth were filled and stained with Rhodamine B to evaluate the apical leakage. Result: The results showed significant difference between G1 and G2 (p< 0.001 - chi-square), with greater presence of debris in G1 and higher incidence of open dentinal tubules in G2. Erosions and cracks were observed in both groups, with no statistically significant difference (p> 0.001). The apical leakage was significantly higher in G2 than in G1 (p< 0.001 - Student's t-test). Conclusion: It was concluded that the use of low-level laser reduced the smear layer and opened the dentinal tubules. Use of laser increased the permeability of the apical dentin.

Resumo Introdução A PDT antimicrobiana é um eficiente método coadjuvante na desinfecção do sistema de canais radiculares, o que torna importante o estudo sobre a possibilidade de alterações morfológicas e permeabilidade provocadas pelo laser de diodo na estrutura dentinária radicular. Objetivo A proposta deste estudo foi investigar as alterações morfológicas e percentual de infiltração apical radicular após o uso do laser diodo. Material e método Quarenta dentes monorradiculares foram instrumentados pelo sistema rotatório Protaper e irrigados com NaOCl 5,25% e EDTA 17%. Depois, foram divididos aleatoriamente em: G1: não receberam PDT (controle); G2: receberam pré-irradiação com fotossensibilizador azul de toluidina e irradiação com laser diodo de AsGaAl. Em seguida, 10 dentes de cada grupo foram analisados por MEV quanto as alterações morfológicas. Os outros 10 dentes foram obturados e corados por Rodamina B para avaliar o percentual de infiltração apical. Resultado Os resultados mostraram diferença significativa entre G1 e G2 (p< 0,001 - qui-quadrado), verificando maior presença de debris em G1 (controle) e maior ocorrência de túbulos dentinários abertos em G2 (PDT). Erosões e cracks foram observadas em ambos os grupos, sem diferença estatística significativa (p> 0,001). O percentual de infiltração apical foi significativamente maior em G2 que em G1 (p< 0,001 - t student). Conclusão Concluiu-se que a utilização do laser diodo promoveu a redução de smear layer e abertura dos túbulos dentinários, não influenciando na ocorrência de erosão, cracks e carbonização. O laser aumentou a permeabilidade da dentina apical.

The Use of an Alternative Extraoral Periapical Technique for Patients with Severe Gag Reflex.

Gag reflex is a physiologic mechanism that promotes contraction of the muscles of the tongue and pharyngeal walls. Different factors, including intraoral radiographic films and sensors, may trigger this reflex. Patients with severe gag reflex may not be able to tolerate the presence of intraoral radiographic films or sensors during root canal therapy (RCT). This factor may prevent an appropriate intraoral radiograph, which is important in RCT. Different approaches have been used to facilitate dental procedures in patients suffering from severe gag reflex. The use of an extraoral radiographic technique is an alternative method to obtain working length confirmation in patients with severe gag reflex. In this report of 2 cases, the use of an extraoral radiographic technique as an alternative approach during RCT in patients with severe gag reflex associated with phobic behavior and trismus was successfully demonstrated.

Avaliação in vitro de infiltração coronária de diferentes cimentos em cavidades complexos / In vitro evaluation of coronal leakage of different sealers in complex cavities

Objetivo: o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar in vitro a microin ltração coronária em cavidades complexas seladas com materiais restauradores temporários (MRT). Métodos: as cavidades foram preparadas em 60 pré-molares superiores extraídos de humanos, e os espécimes foram divididos em três grupos, de acordo com o MRT utilizado: G1 = IRM; G2 = Coltosol; G3 = Fill Magic Tempo. Três dentes serviram como controle negativo e não tiveram cavidades preparadas. Antes do selamento das cavidades com o MRT, uma esponja de colágeno foi deixada dentro da câmara pulpar, para avaliação binária da penetração do corante. Dez dentes de cada grupo não foram submetidos à ação de termociclagem e força mecânica oclusal, enquanto outros dez foram submetidos a essas ações. A amostra foi imersa em corante Rodamina B a 0,5% a 37°C, por 7 dias. Resultados: todos os dentes examinados (100%), exceto os controles negativos, apresentaram in ltração pelo corante. Todos os dentes selados com Coltosol (100%) fraturaram após ensaio mecânico, enquanto aqueles com IRM e Fill Magic Tempo mantiveram-se intactos macroscopicamente. A ação ou não das intempéries térmicas e mecânicas não interferiu na penetração do corante nas amostras no presente estudo. Conclusão: nenhum dos materiais testados impediu a in ltração do corante. No entanto, o Coltosol não deve ser indicado para utilização em cavidades complexas onde há incidência de forças mastigatórias, devido ao seu alto índice de fratura.