Bleaching gel volume influences hydrogen peroxide diffusion, inflammation, and the presence of nitric oxide in the pulp tissue: in vitro and in vivo model.

OBJECTIVE: To assess whether bleaching gel volume influences chromatic changes, hydrogen peroxide (HP) diffusion, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the pulp tissue. METHODOLOGY: A total of 60 bovine teeth were divided into four groups, according to bleaching gel volume (n=15): without gel (WG); V30 (30 µL of 35% HP); V60 (60 µL); and V120 (120 µL). HP diffusion analysis was performed in the first session (T1). Chromatic changes (ΔE, ΔE00, and WID) were assessed after the first (T1), second (T2), third (T3) sessions, and 15 d (T4) after the end of treatment. Moreover, 20 rats were randomly divided into four groups (n=10) and their upper first molars were treated with different gel volumes: control (no treatment); V2 (2 µL of 17.5% HP); V4 (4 µL); and V8 (8 µL). After 24 h, rats were euthanized and the specimens processed for histological and immunohistochemical (nitric oxide synthase) evaluation. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests (p<0.05). RESULTS: In vitro (bovine teeth), chromatic changes were not influenced by bleaching gel volume, showing similar values in all groups and sessions, except for the control group (p<0.05). The V120 group had the highest HP diffusion values (p<0.05). In vivo (pulp tissue), the V4 and V8 groups showed the highest inflammatory infiltrate in the pulp and significant oxidative stress (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: The adverse effects on the dental pulp related to HP diffusion, pulp inflammation, and oxidative stress depend on bleaching gel volume, while the bleaching effect is not proportional to the volume used.

Bleaching gel volume influences hydrogen peroxide diffusion, inflammation, and the presence of nitric oxide in the pulp tissue: in vitro and in vivo model

Abstract Objective To assess whether bleaching gel volume influences chromatic changes, hydrogen peroxide (HP) diffusion, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the pulp tissue. Methodology A total of 60 bovine teeth were divided into four groups, according to bleaching gel volume (n=15): without gel (WG); V30 (30 µL of 35% HP); V60 (60 µL); and V120 (120 μL). HP diffusion analysis was performed in the first session (T1). Chromatic changes (ΔE, ΔE00, and WID) were assessed after the first (T1), second (T2), third (T3) sessions, and 15 d (T4) after the end of treatment. Moreover, 20 rats were randomly divided into four groups (n=10) and their upper first molars were treated with different gel volumes: control (no treatment); V2 (2 μL of 17.5% HP); V4 (4 μL); and V8 (8 μL). After 24 h, rats were euthanized and the specimens processed for histological and immunohistochemical (nitric oxide synthase) evaluation. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests (p<0.05). Results In vitro (bovine teeth), chromatic changes were not influenced by bleaching gel volume, showing similar values in all groups and sessions, except for the control group (p<0.05). The V120 group had the highest HP diffusion values (p<0.05). In vivo (pulp tissue), the V4 and V8 groups showed the highest inflammatory infiltrate in the pulp and significant oxidative stress (p<0.05). Conclusion The adverse effects on the dental pulp related to HP diffusion, pulp inflammation, and oxidative stress depend on bleaching gel volume, while the bleaching effect is not proportional to the volume used.

Direct dentin bleaching: Would it be possible?

This study aims to evaluate in vitro the effect of violet LED when applied directly to dentin tissue pigmented by different substances. We analyzed the chromatic alteration, the bleaching effect and the temperature variation. Hence, 60 bovine dentin tissue discs were divided into five groups: NNatural Pigmentation; T-Black Tea; C-Soluble Coffee; W-Red Wine; B-Equine Blood. Individualized pigmentation protocols were performed and all groups reached the same chromatic change value. Subsequently, we simultaneously performed a bleaching session and measured temperature variation using a K-type thermocouple device. Data on chromatic change (∆E, ∆E00, ∆a, ∆b and ∆L), whitening effect (WID) and temperature variation were subjected to one-way Anova and Tukey's post-test at a 5% significance level. The C group showed the most relevant chromatic change values, similar to the N group, responding positively to the treatment. However, the B group differed from the control group, which showed difficulty to respond to the treatment. Regarding the whitening index, only the W group showed lower results than the others. The B group showed the greatest temperature changes. We conclude that the violet LED offered chromatic change, which generated a bleaching effect. Pigmentations with red wine and blood showed the greatest difficulty to respond to treatment, also promoting a higher temperature rise in teeth pigmented with blood.

Effect of bleaching gel volume on color change and postoperative sensitivity: a randomized clinical study.

OBJECTIVES: Although bleaching therapy is considered a dose-dependent treatment, the effect of the volume of product used is yet to be studied. This study thus aimed to evaluate the influence of bleaching gel volume on chromatic alteration and postoperative sensitivity. METHODOLOGY: Thirty patients were selected and allocated into three groups; the lower canines were analyzed according to the volume of gel used: GI-0.025 mL, GII-0.05 mL, and GIII-0.10 mL. Chromatic alteration analysis was performed using a portable digital spectrophotometer by calculating the ΔE, ΔE00, ΔL*, Δa*, and Δb* values and the whiteness index (WID). Spontaneous sensitivity was assessed using a questionnaire, and sensitivity was stimulated by thermo-sensory analysis. Analyses were conducted in five stages: baseline, after 1st, 2nd, and 3rd bleaching sessions, and 14 days after the end. Data were analyzed using the two-way ANOVA test with repeated measures and Tukey's post hoc test (p < 0.05). RESULTS: It was observed that ΔE, ΔE00, and ΔL* were similar between groups at the end of the bleaching therapy; and the values of Δa*, Δb*, and WID were higher in the GIII group. For sensitivity, it was found that the GI was the one with the lowest values; o GII intermediate values; while the GIII group presents the highest values of spontaneous and stimulated sensitivity. CONCLUSION: Gel volume influenced the response to bleaching and significantly influenced the spontaneous sensitivity and cold stimulus. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The amount of bleaching gel used during therapy is key to both the response to color change and postoperative sensitivity.

Use of auxiliary devices during retreatment of direct resin composite veneers.

The removal of direct composite veneers, when the retreatment is necessary, represents a challenge to the clinician, since the healthy dental structure must be preserved. Thus, the aim of this study was to compare the accuracy provided by different auxiliary devices during retreatment of direct composite veneers. Seventy-five bovine teeth were prepared for direct composite veneers, scanned (T1), and restored. Specimens were divided into 5 groups for retreatment: conventional high-speed handpiece without auxiliary device (WD); high-speed handpiece with a white LED (WL); high-speed handpiece with an UV light (UL); electric motor and multiplier 1/5 handpiece (EM); and conventional high-speed handpiece using magnifying loupe (ML). After retreatments, other scanning was performed (T2). Changes on dental wear or composite residues areas, as well as, the average between wear and presence of residues were measured. Data were submitted to Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's post-test (p≤ 0.05). There were greater areas of wear for ML, being statistically superior to WD and EM groups. The ML presented smaller residues areas, being statistically lower than the WD and EM groups. Regarding the average between wear and the presence of resin residues, additional wear occurred after re-preparation, regardless of the group. Magnifying loupe promoted greater areas of wear and smaller areas of resin residues than conventional high-speed handpiece and electric motor. Both techniques using light accessories did not differ from other ones.

Conhecendo a terapia clareadora: efeito do local de aplicação e do volume de gel clareador na alteração cromática e sensibilidade pós-operatória: estudo clínico randomizado / Knowing the whitening therapy: effect of the application site and the volume of whitening gel on the chromatic alteration and postoperative sensitivity: randomized clinical trial

Embora o sucesso do clareamento dental tenha sido considerado dependente da dosagem utilizada, este procedimento ainda é cercado de importantes lacunas no que se refere à posologia utilizada e a forma de aplicação dos produtos clareadores. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar clinicamente o efeito do posicionamento do gel clareador e a influência de seu volume na alteração cromática e sensibilidade pósoperatória. Para o estudo referente ao posicionamento do gel clareador, trinta pacientes foram selecionados e alocados em três grupos (n=10): GI-aplicação na metade cervical, GII- aplicação na metade incisal, GIII- aplicação em toda a face vestibular. A quantidade e o tempo de aplicação do gel Peróxido de Hidrogênio a 35% foram padronizados. A análise de cor foi realizada pelo ΔE e WID (índice de clareamento), utilizando os valores obtidos pelas leituras realizadas em espectrofotômetro digital. As leituras foram realizadas nas regiões cervical e incisal dos dentes. A sensibilidade espontânea foi avaliada por questionário e a sensibilidade provocada através da análise termosensorial (TSA). As análises foram realizadas em 5 tempos: baseline, após 1º sessão clareadora (S), 2ºS e 3ºS e 14 dias após o término do clareamento. Os dados foram analisados pelo modelo de regressão linear com efeitos mistos e pós-teste por contrastes ortogonais (p< 0,05). Pode-se observar que, em relação à alteração cromática, apesar da região incisal ser momentaneamente favorecida pela aplicação do gel, ao final do tratamento, a restrição do local de aplicação à região cervical ou incisal proporcionaram resultados semelhantes aos obtidos quando o gel foi aplicado em toda a face vestibular. Quanto à sensibilidade, apenas o grupo que recebeu gel clareador na porção cervical apresentou sensibilidade espontânea. Já na análise termosensorial, o grupo que recebeu gel na face vestibular exerceu menor influência no limiar de sensação térmica. Paralelamente, no segundo estudo, em que se avaliou a influência do volume de gel clareador, os trinta pacientes foram alocados em três grupos: GI- 0,025mL, GII-0,05mL, GIII-0,10mL, e receberam o produto apenas nos caninos inferiores (n=10). A análise da alteração cromática foi realizada utilizando um espectrofotômetro digital portátil, sendo calculados os valores de ΔE, ΔL*, Δa*, Δb*, bem como o índice de clareamento (WID). A sensibilidade espontânea foi avaliada por aplicação de questionário e a sensibilidade provocada através da análise termosensorial. As análises foram realizadas em 5 tempos: baseline, após 1º, 2º e 3º sessões clareadoras e 14 dias após o término. Os dados foram analisados pelos testes Anova dois fatores com medidas repetidas e pós-teste de Tukey (p< 0,05). Observouse que o ΔE e o ΔL* foram semelhantes entre os grupos ao final da terapia clareadora. Os valores de Δa*, Δb*, bem com o WID foram mais intensos no grupo que recebeu 0,10mL, que também apresentou a maior sensibilidade espontânea e estimulada. Assim, através dos dois estudos realizados, pode-se concluir que ao final do tratamento, a alteração cromática independe do local de aplicação do gel clareador, entretanto, a região incisal, apresenta saturação cromática mais rápida que a região cervical. Constatou-se também que quanto maior o volume, maior a resposta clareadora nas coordenadas especificas e no índice de clareamento, entretanto, não apresentando diferença na alteração cromática e na luminosidade analisada. Já a sensibilidade dental foi mais intensa quando a aplicação do gel foi concentrada na região cervical, sendo também marcadamente proporcional ao volume empregado. Com isso, em relação ao grupo dental analisado, a redução do posicionamento do gel clareador para a incisal e a utilização de um volume intermediário (0,05mL), proporcionaram efeitos positivos para a alteração cromática e redução da resposta de sensibilidade(AU)

Although the success of tooth whitening was considered to be dependent on the dosage used, this procedure still has important gaps with regard to the dosage used and the form of application of the whitening products. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinically the effect of the positioning of the bleaching gel and the influence of its volume on the chromatic alteration and on the postoperative sensitivity. For the study of the positioning of the bleaching gel, thirty patients were selected and allocated into three groups (n = 10): GI- application on the cervical half, GII- application on the incisal half, GIII- application on the entire buccal surface. The amount and time of application of the 35% hydrogen peroxide gel were standardized. The color analysis was performed by ΔE and WID (lightening index), using the values obtained in the readings performed on a digital spectrophotometer. The readings were made in the cervical and incisal regions of the teeth. Spontaneous sensitivity was assessed using a questionnaire and the sensitivity caused by thermo-sensory analysis (TSA). The analyzes were carried out in 5 stages: baseline, after the 1st whitening session (S), 2ºS and 3ºS and 14 days after the end of the whitening. The data were analyzed using the linear regression model with mixed effects and post-test using orthogonal contrasts (p < 0.05). It can be seen that, regarding the chromatic alteration, although the incisal region is momentarily favored by the application of the gel, at the end of the treatment the restriction of the application site to the cervical or incisal region provided results similar to those obtained when the gel was applied throughout the vestibular face. As for sensitivity, only the group that received whitening gel in the cervical portion had spontaneous sensitivity. In the thermosensory analysis, the group that received gel on the vestibular face had less influence on the threshold of thermal sensation. In parallel, in the second study, in which the influence of the volume of the bleaching gel was evaluated, the thirty patients were allocated into three groups: GI-0.025mL, GII0.05mL, GIII-0.10mL, and received the product only in lower canines (n = 10). The chromatic alteration analysis was performed using a portable digital spectrophotometer, being calculated the values of ΔE, ΔL *, Δa *, Δb *, as well as the bleaching index (WID). Spontaneous sensitivity was assessed by applying a questionnaire and sensitivity by thermo-sensory analysis. The analyzes were carried out in 5 stages: baseline, after 1st, 2nd and 3rd whitening sessions and 14 days after the end. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA tests with repeated measures and Tukey's post-test (p < 0.05). It was observed that ΔE and ΔL * were similar between the groups at the end of the bleaching therapy. The values of Δa *, Δb *, as well as the WID were more intense in the group that received 0.10mL, which also showed the highest spontaneous and stimulated sensitivity. Thus, through the two studies carried out, it can be concluded that at the end of the treatment the chromatic alteration does not depend on the application site of the whitening gel, however, the incisal region, presents chromatic saturation faster than the cervical region. It was also found that the greater the volume, the greater the bleaching response in the specific coordinates and in the bleaching index, however, showing no difference in the chromatic alteration and in the analyzed luminosity. The tooth sensitivity was more intense when the application of the gel was concentrated in the cervical region, being also markedly proportional to the volume used. Thus, in relation to the analyzed dental group, the reduction of the positioning of the bleaching gel to the incisal and the use of an intermediate volume (0.05mL), provided positive effects for the chromatic alteration and reduction of the sensitivity response(AU)

Adequação do meio bucal para restaurações estéticas: relato de caso / Suitability of the buccal medium for aesthetic restorations: case report

Para restabelecer a função e estética dos elementos dentários é importante realizar a adequação do meio bucal antes de procedimentos restauradores definitivos, visando reduzir fatores ou nichos que favorecem para o acúmulo de placa; controlando a colonização microbiana cariogênica e proporcionando ao paciente um controle mais efetivo de sua higiene bucal. Este trabalho tem como objetivo relatar um caso clínico em que foi realizado adequação do meio bucal para posterior realização de restaurações estéticas em dentes ântero-superiores acometidos pela doença carie dentária. Concluise que é de suma importância realizar a adequação do meio bucal, controle da dieta e motivação do paciente com sua higienização bucal antes de realizar procedimentos restauradores definitivos, para obter êxito no restabelecimento da função e da estética(AU)

To restore a function and aesthetics of the dental elements, it is important to make an adjustment of the buccal environment before restorative procedures are defined, the presence of factors or niches that favor plaque accumulation; controlling the cariogenic microbial colonization and providing a more effective control of its oral hygiene. The objective of this study was to conduct a clinical study in which women performed exercises for dental caries disease. It concludes that it is important to achieve a correct oral sense, diet control and motivation for oral hygiene before performing definitive restorative procedures, so that medical care is not restored to function and aesthetics(AU)

Clinical analysis of color change and tooth sensitivity to violet LED during bleaching treatment: A case series with split-mouth design.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to analyze bleaching treatment performed with different products, with or without the use of Violet LED. METHODS: The color and dental sensitivity of six patients were evaluated as follows: (1)at-home bleaching with 10% Carbamide Peroxide (CP); (2)in-office bleaching with 17.5% Hydrogen Peroxide (HP), and (3)treatment with a placebo gel. All patients, including patients receiving at-home bleaching, received irradiation with violet LED in the office. The right hemiarch was protect with silicone. The color was evaluated using Vita Easyshade digital spectrophotometer and the Vita scale on teeth 13-23. Visual analog scale sensitivity analysis was performed per hemiarch, while the thermal sensation threshold was performed on teeth 11, 13, 21 and 23. RESULTS: Regarding the color change (ΔE) it can be observed that treatment 1, in which 10%CP was used, presented the highest values, followed by treatment 2, in which 17.5%HP was used. Regarding sensitivity, only patients who received 17.5%HP showed moderate sensitivity, and there was no difference between the arches. The analysis of dental thermal sensation threshold showed that there was more dental sensitization between 7 and 14 days and that the use of violet LED made the teeth more sensitive. CONCLUSIONS: It was concluded that violet LED enhanced the bleaching effect when used with 10%PC gels, and a discreet effect was seen when used either in conjunction with 17.5%PH or alone. Violet LED had no effect on pain sensation, but increased the detection threshold of thermal changes in the teeth that were irradiated.