Catastrophizing is associated with pain-related disability in temporomandibular disorders.

This study aimed to evaluate the association of pain-related disability with biopsychosocial factors in temporomandibular disorders (TMD) patients. The study was carried out at the Orofacial Pain Outpatient Clinic of the State University of Feira de Santana, Bahia, from September 2018 to March 2020. The sociodemographic aspects, TMD subtypes, presence of pain-induced disability, pressure pain threshold, perceived stress, anxiety, depression, and catastrophizing were evaluated in 61 patients. The studied variables were compared between patients with and without pain-induced disability. Crude and adjusted logistic regression were performed to obtain estimates of odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals. With the exception of catastrophizing, there was no association between the biopsychosocial factors and pain-induced disability. The presence of catastrophizing increased the chance of having chronic pain-induced disability by 4.02 times. The results of this study indicate a strong association between pain catastrophizing and disability in individuals with chronic painful TMD.

Catastrophizing is associated with pain-related disability in temporomandibular disorders

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the association of pain-related disability with biopsychosocial factors in temporomandibular disorders (TMD) patients. The study was carried out at the Orofacial Pain Outpatient Clinic of the State University of Feira de Santana, Bahia, from September 2018 to March 2020. The sociodemographic aspects, TMD subtypes, presence of pain-induced disability, pressure pain threshold, perceived stress, anxiety, depression, and catastrophizing were evaluated in 61 patients. The studied variables were compared between patients with and without pain-induced disability. Crude and adjusted logistic regression were performed to obtain estimates of odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals. With the exception of catastrophizing, there was no association between the biopsychosocial factors and pain-induced disability. The presence of catastrophizing increased the chance of having chronic pain-induced disability by 4.02 times. The results of this study indicate a strong association between pain catastrophizing and disability in individuals with chronic painful TMD.

Development and Validation of an Educational Comic Book for Guidance on the Safe Use of Fluoride Toothpaste by Children

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the elaboration and content validation of a comic book for guidance on the safe use of fluoride toothpaste by children. Material and Methods: Study on the development of educational technology carried out in four phases: 1 - literature review and script; 2 - elaboration of the material (illustrations, layout and design), 3 - validation (Content Validity Index = CVI and Flesch Readability Index = FI), 4 - pilot test to legitimize the material with the target population. Thirty-one individuals participated in the validation, being 07 expert judges and 24 representatives of the lay population, responsible for the daily care of preschool and school-age children. Results: In the validation, CVI= 0.97 (97%), indicating high agreement of the judges' answers; and FI = 92%, which corresponds to "very easy to understand" reading. In the pilot test carried out with the lay population, the 3 assessment blocks had CVI=1.0 (100%). Conclusion: The comic book proved to be valid regarding appearance and content and can be used for health education activities for adults on the use of fluoride toothpaste for oral hygiene in children.

Dental health status and its indicators in adult Brazilian Indians without exposition to drinking water fluoridation: a cross-sectional study.

Water fluoridation is considered a cost-effective and practical method for controlling and preventing dental caries in the general population. The objective of this study was to evaluate the dental health status and risk indicators for dental caries in adult Brazilian Indians without exposition to dental caries-preventive effects of water fluoridation. Decayed (DT), missing (MT), and filled (FT) permanent teeth (DMFT), as well as plaque index, unstimulated salivary flow rate, salivary buffering capacity, and fasting blood glucose were examined in 225 adult Indians. Smoking habits and sociodemographic data were evaluated using a structured questionnaire. Drinking water samples from 10 Indian villages were analyzed for the natural fluoride concentration. The mean DMFT was 10.33 ± 6.91 (DT, 4.19 ± 3.99; MT, 4.99 ± 5.64; FT, 1.14 ± 1.75). DMFT index ≥ 9 was associated with age ≥ 35 years (p = 0.000), lower education (p = 0.03), and plaque index > 40% (p = 0.003). DT was associated only with plaque index (p = 0.03). MT was associated with age (p < 0.001) and plaque index (p = 0.01). FT was negatively associated with age (p = 0.02) and income (p = 0.02). Fluoride concentration varied from 0.01 to 0.07 mg/L and was not associated with dental health status (p ≥ 0.29). In conclusion, poorer dental health status was associated with older age, higher plaque index, and lower education and income levels. The fluoride level in the drinking water of Kiriri villages was lower than the level recommended for preventing dental caries. Water fluoridation may be recommended for this population.

Evaluation of the anti-cariogenic potential and bond strength to enamel of different fluoridated materials used for bracket bonding / Avaliação do potencial anti-cariogênico e da resistência adesiva ao esmalte de diferentes materiais contendo fluoreto, utilizados para colagem de braquetes

Objective: To evaluate the in vitro and in situ anti-cariogenic potential and bond strength to enamel of materials containing fluoride (F), used for bracket bonding: Transbond XT (GT, negative control), Transbond Plus Color Change (GTF), Transbond-Self-Etching Primer (GSAF) and Vitremer (GV, positive control). Material and method: In the in vitro study, the specimens were premolars with bonded brackets (n=12/group). After pH cycling, the F release, bond strength, fracture mode and presence of white spot lesions were assessed. In the in situ study, the specimens were enamel fragments with bonded brackets (n=12/group). Twelve volunteers wore palatal appliances in 4 phases, with cariogenic challenge. Bond strength, fracture mode and change in surface hardness (%SH) were determined. Result: Relative to the in vitro study, F release (ppm) was: GT=0.257±0.068c; GTF=0.634±0.100b; GSAF=0.630±0.067b; GV=2.796±1.414a. Only GV showed no white spot lesions. Bond strength values (MPa) were GT=7.62±7.18a; GTF=5.15±6.91ab; GSAF=3.42±2.97bc; GV=2.87±2.09c. Adhesive fracture was the most frequent type, except for GTF. In the in situ study, %SH was: GT=-56.0±18.3a; GTF=-57.6±11.9a; GSAF=-57.1±11.3a; GV=-52.4±25.8a. Bond strength values were GT=9.5±4.4a; GTF=11.1±5.9a; GSAF=13.2± 6.6a; GV=6.6±4.0a. Cohesive fracture in material was the most frequent type, except for GTF. Conclusion: Vitremer (GV) showed the highest anti-cariogenic potential in the in vitro study. However, it was not confirmed by the in situ study. Regarding bond strength values from the in situ study, all materials were shown to be adequate for clinical practice.

Objetivo: Avaliar in vitro e in situ o potencial anti-cariogênico e a resistência adesiva ao esmalte de materiais contendo fluoreto utilizados para a colagem de braquetes: Transbond XT (GT, controle negativo), Transbond Plus Color Change (GTF), Transbond Self Etching Primer (GSAF) and Vitremer (GV, controle positivo). Material e método: No estudo in vitro, as unidades experimentais foram premolares com braquetes colados (n = 12/grupo). Após ciclagem de pH, a liberação de F, resistência adesiva, modo de fratura e presença de mancha branca foram avaliados. No estudo in situ, as unidades experimentais foram fragmentos de esmalte com braquetes colados (n = 12/grupo). Os doze voluntários utilizaram dispositivos palatinos em 4 fases, com desafio cariogênico. Resistência adesiva, modo de fratura e variação de dureza superficial (%SH) foram determinados. Resultado: No estudo in vitro, a libertação de F (ppm) foi: GT=0,257±0,068c; GTF=0,634±0,100b; GSAF=0,630±0,067b; GV=2,796±1,414a. Apenas GV não apresentou lesões de mancha branca. Os valores de resistência de união (MPa) foram GT=7,62±7,18a; GTF=5,15±6,91ab; GSAF=3,42±2,97bc; GV=2,87±2,09c. A fratura adesiva foi mais frequente, com exceção de GTF. Para o estudo in situ, % SH foi: GT=-56,0±18,3a; GTF=-57,6±11,9a; GSAF=-57,1±11,3a; GV=-52,4±25,8a. Os valores de resistência de união foram GT=9,5±4,4a; GTF=11,1±5,9a; GSAF=13,2±6,6a; GV=6,6±4,0a. Fratura coesiva no material foi a mais frequente, exceto para GTF. Conclusão: Vitremer (GV) apresentou maior potencial anti-cariogênico no estudo in vitro, mas isso não se confirmou no estudo in situ. Os valores de resistência de união, a partir do estudo in situ, demonstraram que eles são adequados para a prática clínica.

The effect of dilution on the erosive potential of maltodextrin-containing sports drinks / Efeito da diluição no potencial erosivo de bebidas esportivas contendo maltodextrina

Introduction: The increasing consumption of maltodextrin-containing sports drinks, usually acidic, during physical activity may cause dental erosion. Objective: To evaluate the effect of dilution on the erosive potential of maltodextrin-containing sports drinks. Methodology: Five samples of five maltodextrin-containing sports drinks [Sports Nutrition (SN), Body Action (BA), New Millen (NM), Athletica Nutrition (AN), Integral Medica (IM)] were diluted with distilled water in three different proportions: as recommended by manufacturer (rec), with 20% more powder (20+) and with 20% less powder (20-) than recommended. Their pH and titratable acidity (volume of 1N NaOH necessary to raise pH to 5.5) were determined. Result: The pH and titratable acidity differed among the products, and pH values differed among the dilutions. All sports drinks showed pH below the critical pH for dental enamel demineralization. There was a significant negative correlation between pH and titratable acidity (p <0.01; r = -0.795). Conclusion: Changes in the dilution of maltodextrin-containing sports drinks affected their pH, but not their titratable acidity.

Introdução: O consumo de bebidas esportivas contendo maltodextrina durante a atividade física tem aumentado. Geralmente elas são ácidas, podendo causar erosão dentária. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito da diluição sobre o potencial erosivo de bebidas esportivas contendo maltodextrina. Metodologia: Cinco amostras de cinco bebidas esportivas contendo maltodextrina [Sports Nutrition (SN), Body Action (BA), New Millen (NM), Atlhetica Nutrition (AN), Integral Medica (IM)] foram diluídas com água destilada em três diferentes proporções: como recomendado pelo fabricante (REC), com 20% a mais de pó (20+) e com 20% a menos de pó (20-) do que o recomendado. Foram determinados o seu pH e titrabilidade ácida (volume de NaOH 1N necessário para elevar o pH para 5,5). Resultado: O pH e titrabilidade ácida foram diferentes entre os produtos. Os valores de pH foram diferentes entre as diluições. Todas as bebidas esportivas apresentaram pH abaixo do pH crítico para a desmineralização do esmalte dental. Houve uma correlação negativa significativa entre o pH e a titrabilidade ácida (p <0,01; r = -0,795). Conclusão: Pequenas alterações na diluição de bebidas esportivas contendo maltodextrina podem afetar o seu pH, mas não a sua titrabilidade ácida.

Waiting time for coronal preparation and the influence of different cements on tensile strength of metal posts.

This study aimed to assess the effect of post-cementation waiting time for core preparation of cemented cast posts and cores had on retention in the root canal, using two different luting materials. Sixty extracted human canines were sectioned 16 mm from the root apex. After cast nickel-chromium metal posts and cores were fabricated and luted with zinc phosphate (ZP) cement or resin cement (RC), the specimens were divided into 3 groups (n = 10) according to the waiting time for core preparation: no preparation (control), 15 minutes, or 1 week after the core cementation. At the appropriate time, the specimens were subjected to a tensile load test (0.5 mm/min) until failure. Two-way ANOVA (time versus cement) and the Tukey tests (P < 0.05) showed significantly higher (P < 0.05) tensile strength values for the ZP cement groups than for the RC groups. Core preparation and post-cementation waiting time for core recontouring did not influence the retention strength. ZP was the best material for intraradicular metal post cementation.

Correcão estética dos dentes anteriores com resina composta nanoparticulada / Anterior teeth esthetic correction with nanofill resin composite

A realização de facetas estéticas diretas em resina composta permite a recuperação estética de forma conservadora de dentes com tratamento endodôntico que apresentam alteração cromática e não respondem às técnicas de clareamento dental. Este trabalho relata caso clínico de paciente que apresentava descontentamento com a cor escurecida do dente 21 e com o tamanho dos dentes adjacentes. O escurecimento ocorreu após trata- mento endodôntico e se manteve inalterado após realização de clareamento interno. Após anamnese, diagnóstico clínico e radiográfico, foi indicado à realização de faceta direta com resina composta nanoparticulada no dente 21. As resinas com nanopartículas apresentam à incorporação de partículas de carga com tamanho nanométrico entre 20 e 75 nanômetros, a matriz orgânica tendo como vantagens as propriedades estéticas das resinas de micro- partículas e propriedades de resistência similar às resinas híbridas, sendo um composto de indicação de uso universal. Após a realização da faceta, foi feito o recontorno cosmético nos dentes adjacentes com discos de lixa, usados em ordem decrescente de granulação. Obteve-se melhora na estética do sorriso recuperando a cor e alinhamento dentário.

The use of direct nanofill resin composite veneer allows an esthetic recovery of stained endodontically-treated teeth when dental bleaching techniques failure. This study shows a clinical case of an unsatisfied patient that complied about the tooth colored central incisor (21) and the shape of the others anterior teeth. The darkness appeared after the endo- dontic treatment and left unchanged after the use of walking-bleaching technique. After anamnesis, clinical and radiographic diagnosis, the use of direct nanofiller resin composite veneer was indicated for central incisor (21), and that cosmetic recountouring was made in the other teeth. A new class of dental composites, the nanofill resin composite has been developed with a nanometer-sized particles; averaging 20 and 75 nanometers in size the resin matrix, showed high translucency and polish retention similar to those of microfill, while maintaining physical properties and wear resistance equivalent to those of several hybrid composites, universal restorative is one. The patient got a better smile and recovered the color and alignment of anterior teeth.