Estado actual de la infección focal y del éxito del tratamiento endodóntico / Current status of focal infection and the success of endodontic treatment

Frente a la difusión en medios de comunicación de medias verdades con enunciados alarmantes y anticientíficos, este editorial busca revisar las bases científicas para determinar el comportamiento clínico. Así, el texto discurre por el concepto de infección focal desde su origen, yendo al encuentro de sus transformaciones conceptuales a través de los descubrimien- tos científicos, teniendo en cuenta las características emocio- nales propias de cada paciente como un todo y los peligros a los que se puede estar expuestos frente a las medias verdades (AU)

Facing the diffusion of alarming and anti-scientific state- ments in the media, this editorial seeks the scientific bases to determine the clinical behavior. Thus, the text runs through the concept of focal infection from its origin and across its conceptual transformations through scientific discoveries, by considering the emotional characteristics of each patient as a whole and the dangers to which they may be exposed in the face of half-truths (AU)

Optimization of automated preparation of long oval-shaped root canals using supplementary instrumentation.

This study compared the preparation of long oval-shaped root canals using WaveOne Gold and XP-endo Shaper systems, both supplemented or not with manual instrumentation. Twenty-four long oval-shaped canals of mandibular incisors were distributed into two groups according to the instrumentation: WaveOne Gold Primary or XP-endo Shaper systems. All root canals were manually instrumented with a size 25 K-file after automated preparation. The specimens were scanned by using a micro-CT device (17.42 µm) before and after automated preparation and manual instrumentation. The increased surface of the root canal and the percentage of untouched areas were assessed. Both WaveOne Gold and XP-endo Shaper systems increased the root canal surface and had similar untouched areas (p>0.05). Supplementary instrumentation increased the surface of the root canal and decreased the untouched walls (p<0.05). WaveOne Gold and XP-endo Shaper systems provided a similar preparation of long oval-shaped canals and manual instrumentation improved their preparation.

Optimization of automated preparation of long oval-shaped root canals using supplementary instrumentation

Abstract This study compared the preparation of long oval-shaped root canals using WaveOne Gold and XP-endo Shaper systems, both supplemented or not with manual instrumentation. Twenty-four long oval-shaped canals of mandibular incisors were distributed into two groups according to the instrumentation: WaveOne Gold Primary or XP-endo Shaper systems. All root canals were manually instrumented with a size 25 K-file after automated preparation. The specimens were scanned by using a micro-CT device (17.42 µm) before and after automated preparation and manual instrumentation. The increased surface of the root canal and the percentage of untouched areas were assessed. Both WaveOne Gold and XP-endo Shaper systems increased the root canal surface and had similar untouched areas (p>0.05). Supplementary instrumentation increased the surface of the root canal and decreased the untouched walls (p<0.05). WaveOne Gold and XP-endo Shaper systems provided a similar preparation of long oval-shaped canals and manual instrumentation improved their preparation.

Resumo Este estudo comparou o preparo de canais radiculares ovais longos usando os sistemas WaveOne Gold e XP-endo Shaper, ambos complementados ou não com instrumentação manual. Vinte e quatro canais longos e ovais de incisivos inferiores foram distribuídos em dois grupos de acordo com a instrumentação: sistemas WaveOne Gold Primary ou XP-endo Shaper. Todos os canais foram instrumentados manualmente com uma lima K tamanho 25 após preparo automatizado. Os espécimes foram escaneados usando um dispositivo de micro-CT (17,42 µm) antes e após o preparo automatizado e instrumentação manual. O aumento de superfície do canal radicular e a porcentagem de áreas intocadas foram avaliadas. Ambos os sistemas WaveOne Gold e XP-endo Shaper aumentaram a superfície do canal radicular e apresentaram áreas intocadas semelhantes (p>0,05). A instrumentação complementar aumentou a superfície do canal radicular e diminuiu o percentual de áreas intocadas (p <0,05). Os sistemas WaveOne Gold e XP-endo Shaper tiveram o preparo de canais ovais longos semelhantes, e a instrumentação manual melhorou o preparo.

Effect of human dental pulp stem cell conditioned medium in the dentin-pulp complex regeneration: A pilot in vivo study.

BACKGROUND: Dental trauma, restorative operative procedures and/or caries lesions can expose the dental pulp. Facing this clinical condition, where the maintenance of the dentin-pulp complex vitality is imperative, is challenging in Dentistry. Dental pulp stem cells conditioned medium contains trophic factors that could help in this task. This in vivo pilot study aimed to evaluate the effects of the human dental pulp stem cells conditioned medium on the dental pulp tissue response to vital pulp therapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Concentrated conditioned medium was obtained by incubating characterized human dental pulp stem cells with fresh culture medium. Pulp exposures performed at the first upper molars (n = 20) of Wistar rats were directly capped with: MTA or MTA + Conditioned Medium. Four and 8 weeks later, the samples were qualitatively analyzed in histological sections (H&E). RESULTS: When the conditioned medium was associated with MTA, there were a high percentage of samples presenting formation of dentin bridges and small percentage of pulp tissue with inflammatory signs in both experimental times. The conditioned medium improved the organization of the newly formed hard tissue. CONCLUSIONS: The association of dental pulp stem cell conditioned medium with MTA showed beneficial effects on dentin-pulp complex regeneration and has promising potential for studies in regenerative dentistry.

Development and characterization of a new chitosan-based scaffold associated with gelatin, microparticulate dentin and genipin for endodontic regeneration.

OBJECTIVE: An ideal scaffold for endodontic regeneration should allow the predictableness of the new tissue organization and limit the negative impact of residual bacteria. Therefore, composition and functionalization of the scaffold play an important role in tissue bioengineering. The objective of this study was to assess the morphological, physicochemical, biological and antimicrobial properties of a new solid chitosan-based scaffold associated with gelatin, microparticulate dentin and genipin. METHODS: Scaffolds based on chitosan (Ch); chitosan associated with gelatin and genipin (ChGG); and chitosan associated with gelatin, microparticulate dentin and genipin (ChGDG) were prepared by using the freeze-drying method. The morphology of the scaffolds was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The physicochemical properties were assessed for biodegradation, swelling and total released proteins. The biological aspects of the scaffolds were assessed using human cells from the apical papilla (hCAPs). Cell morphology and adhesion to the scaffolds were evaluated by SEM, cytotoxicity and cell proliferation by MTT reduction-assay. Cell differentiation in scaffolds was assessed by using alizarin red assay. The antimicrobial effect of the scaffolds was evaluated by using the bacterial culture method, and bacterial adhesion to the scaffolds was observed by SEM. RESULTS: All the scaffolds presented porous structures. The ChCDG had more protein release, adhesion, proliferation and differentiation of hCAPs, and bacteriostatic effect on Enterococcus faecalis than Ch and ChGG (p < 0.05). SIGNIFICANCE: The chitosan associated with gelatin, microparticulate dentin and genipin has morphological, physicochemical, biological and antibacterial characteristics suitable for their potential use as scaffold in regenerative endodontics.

Assessment of the Performance and Surface Alteration of Two Single-file Systems According to the Number of Uses

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the performance and surface alteration of two single-file systems according to the number of uses. Ten WaveOne Primary files (25/.08) and ten One Shape NG files (25/.06) were used for instrumentation of mesial root canals of mandibular molars. Each instrument was cleaned and sterilized after the preparation of two root canals and then reused. The time spent for instrumentation of each root canal was recorded and analyzed by using t-test. Microphotographs of the surface of the instruments were taken with a scanning electron microscope at different magnifications (i.e. 18x, 160x, 500x and 1000x) and at a distance of 4 mm from the instrument's tip before being analyzed by four observers. Presence of disruption of cutting edge, crack, craters and unwinding was assessed and submitted to Fisher's exact test. Both systems showed manufacturing defects and cracks. The presence of disruption of cutting edges was major in WaveOne files from the sixth use, whereas One Shape NG files showed more unwinding. Only preparation time using WaveOne files was influenced by the number of uses. One can conclude that WaveOne files had more disruption of cutting edges and took longer time for root canal preparation from the sixth use onwards, whereas the One Shape NG files showed more unwinding at the tenth use.

Nickel-titanium instruments in endodontics: a concise review of the state of the art.

The introduction of automated instrumentation in endodontics represented a major advance in progress for this specialty, with improvements in the quality and predictability of root canal preparation and a significant reduction in procedural errors. In recent years, endodontic instruments have undergone a series of changes brought about by modifications in design, surface treatments, and thermal treatments. In addition, new movements have also been incorporated to offer greater safety and efficiency, optimizing the properties of the NiTi alloy, especially through eccentric rotary motion. An understanding of the mechanical properties of these new NiTi instruments and their effect on the clinical performance of root canal preparation is essential if dental practitioners are to select the instruments that provide optimal clinical outcomes, especially in curved or flattened canals. The objective of this literature review is to present and discuss the characteristics of the NiTi alloys used in the major instrumentation systems available in the market, as well as the influence of the metallurgical and mechanical properties of NiTi instruments and the movements that drive them, to enable more accurate and predictable planning of root canal preparation.

Evaluation of the WaveOne Gold and One Shape New Generation in Reducing Enterococcus faecalis from Root Canal.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the WaveOne Gold and One Shape New Generation systems regarding the bacterial removal from root canals infected with Enterococcus faecalis by comparing them to the conventional WaveOne and One Shape systems. Forty-eight distobuccal root canals of maxillary molars sterilized with ethylene oxide were infected with E. faecalis for 21 days, and then root canal initial bacterial sample was collected with paper cones and plated on M-enterococcus agar. The specimens were randomly divided into 4 groups according to the instrumentation: WaveOne Gold, One Shape New Generation, WaveOne and One Shape. After instrumentation, samples were collected with use of scraping and paper cones at immediate and 7 days after instrumentation. The bacterial reduction was calculated and then made intragroup analysis by Friedman test and intergroup analysis by Kruskal-Wallis with Dunn's post-hoc test, all at 5% significance. All techniques significantly reduced the number of bacteria in the root canal (p<0.05). WaveOne Gold and One Shape New Generation promoted higher bacterial reduction than WaveOne and One Shape systems (p<0.05), but no significant difference was found between WaveOne Gold and One Shape New Generation or between WaveOne and One Shape (p>0.05). Novel single-file systems promote better bacterial removal than the conventional single-file systems.

Immunohistological study of the effect of vascular Endothelial Growth Factor on the angiogenesis of mature root canals in rat molars.

Tissue bioengineering has been applied to Endodontics to seek a more biological treatment. The presence of blood vessels is crucial for cell nutrition during tissue formation. Objective This study analysed the application of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the angiogenesis of mature root canals. Material and methods Upper first molars of twelve 13-week old Wistar male rats were used. The root pulp of the mesiobuccal canal was removed and the root canal instrumented with K-files up to size #25. Periapical bleeding was induced into the root canal by introducing a #15 K-file beyond the apex. The teeth on the right side of the arch were filled up with blood clot (G1), whereas those on the left side were filled up with blood clot plus 50 ng/ml of VEGF (G2). Teeth were sealed with light-curing glass-ionomer cement and the animals were sacrificed after 60 days. The maxilla was dissected and fixed before obtaining serial sections for histological processing with haematoxylin-eosin (HE) and immunohistochemical factor-VIII. Immunohistochemical labelling was evaluated using scores for statistical analysis. Results Immunohistological analysis demonstrated the presence of angiogenesis in both groups, but with higher angiogenic maturation in G2 during the experimental period (p<0.05). HE staining showed connective tissue with absence of odontoblasts in all specimens. Conclusions It can be concluded that it is possible to obtain angiogenesis in mature root canals with or without the use of VEGF, although the latter tends to accelerate blood vessel formation.

Evaluation of the waveone gold and one shape new generation in reducing enterococcus faecalis from root canal

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the WaveOne Gold and One Shape New Generation systems regarding the bacterial removal from root canals infected with Enterococcus faecalis by comparing them to the conventional WaveOne and One Shape systems. Forty-eight distobuccal root canals of maxillary molars sterilized with ethylene oxide were infected with E. faecalis for 21 days, and then root canal initial bacterial sample was collected with paper cones and plated on M-enterococcus agar. The specimens were randomly divided into 4 groups according to the instrumentation: WaveOne Gold, One Shape New Generation, WaveOne and One Shape. After instrumentation, samples were collected with use of scraping and paper cones at immediate and 7 days after instrumentation. The bacterial reduction was calculated and then made intragroup analysis by Friedman test and intergroup analysis by Kruskal-Wallis with Dunn's post-hoc test, all at 5% significance. All techniques significantly reduced the number of bacteria in the root canal (p<0.05). WaveOne Gold and One Shape New Generation promoted higher bacterial reduction than WaveOne and One Shape systems (p<0.05), but no significant difference was found between WaveOne Gold and One Shape New Generation or between WaveOne and One Shape (p>0.05). Novel single-file systems promote better bacterial removal than the conventional single-file systems.

Resumo A proposta deste estudo foi avaliar os sistemas WaveOne Gold e One Shape New Generation em relação à remoção bacteriana de canais infectados com Enterococcus faecalis, comparando-os com seus sistemas convencionais WaveOne e One Shape. Quarenta e oito canais disto vestibulares de molares superiores esterilizados em óxido de etileno foram contaminados com E. faecalis por 21 dias, e então acoleta bacteriana inicial foi feita com cone de papel e plaqueadas em M-enterococcus agar. Os espécimes foram aleatoriamente divididos em quarto grupos de acordo com a instrumentação: WaveOne Gold, One Shape New Generation, WaveOne e One Shape. Após instrumentação, amostras foram coletadas utilizando limagem e cones de papel imediatamente e 7 dias após o preparo. A redução bacteriana foi calculada e então feita análise intra grupos com teste de Friedman, e entre grupos utilizando Kruskal-Wallis e teste de Dunn, todos a 5% de significância. Todas as técnicas reduziram significantemente o número de bactérias do canal radicular (p<0.05). WaveOne Gold e One Shape New Generation promoveram maior redução bacteriana que WaveOne e One Shape (p<0.05), mas nenhuma diferença significante foi encontrada entre WaveOne Gold e One Shape New Generation ou entre WaveOne e One Shape (p>0.05). Novos sistemas de lima-única promovem melhor remoção bacteriana que seus sistemas convencionais.

Immunohistological study of the effect of vascular Endothelial Growth Factor on the angiogenesis of mature root canals in rat molars

Abstract Tissue bioengineering has been applied to Endodontics to seek a more biological treatment. The presence of blood vessels is crucial for cell nutrition during tissue formation. Objective This study analysed the application of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the angiogenesis of mature root canals. Material and methods Upper first molars of twelve 13-week old Wistar male rats were used. The root pulp of the mesiobuccal canal was removed and the root canal instrumented with K-files up to size #25. Periapical bleeding was induced into the root canal by introducing a #15 K-file beyond the apex. The teeth on the right side of the arch were filled up with blood clot (G1), whereas those on the left side were filled up with blood clot plus 50 ng/ml of VEGF (G2). Teeth were sealed with light-curing glass-ionomer cement and the animals were sacrificed after 60 days. The maxilla was dissected and fixed before obtaining serial sections for histological processing with haematoxylin-eosin (HE) and immunohistochemical factor-VIII. Immunohistochemical labelling was evaluated using scores for statistical analysis. Results Immunohistological analysis demonstrated the presence of angiogenesis in both groups, but with higher angiogenic maturation in G2 during the experimental period (p<0.05). HE staining showed connective tissue with absence of odontoblasts in all specimens. Conclusions It can be concluded that it is possible to obtain angiogenesis in mature root canals with or without the use of VEGF, although the latter tends to accelerate blood vessel formation.

Onda ultrassônica de termoplastificação da obturação pela técnica segmentada / Ultrasonic wave of obturation by segmented technique

As técnicas de obturação com cones únicos de guta-percha têm sido de eleição pela simplicidade, adaptação dos cones ao preparo e pelo seu desempenho clínico e científico comprovado. No entanto a grande espessura de cimento ao redor dos cones e espaços vazios podem ter impactos negativos e limitar o uso dessa técnica. O objetivo deste trabalho é mostrar uma técnica de termoplastificação dos cones únicos de guta-percha através de um inserto ultrassônico desenvolvido. Foram selecionados três pacientes com situações clínicas de alta complexidade técnica para obturar, sendo: (1) canal radicular em formato de "C", (2) canal com reabsorção radicular interna, (3) desobturação simultânea dos terços médio e cervical para cimentação de retentor intrarradicular. Em todos os casos o preparo foi realizado com limas reciprocantes Wave One Gold (Dentsply Sirona, Ballaigues, Switzerland) e os cones de eleição foram de conicidade 0.06 levados ao canal com cimentoAH Plus (Dentsply). Em seguida, foram termoplastificados através do inserto ultrassônico ObtPrep (Trinks, São Paulo, Brasil) pela técnica descrita. Nos casos clínicos 1 e 2, foi realizada obturação dos três terços radiculares. Já no caso 3, foi obturado somente o terço apical e na sequência realizada a cimentação do pino de fibra de vidro Reforpost 1 (Angelus, Londrina/PR). Em todos os casos foi feita a blindagem coronária simultânea com resina Opus bulk fill flow (FGM, Santa Catarina, Brasil). Pode-se concluir que a técnica de obturação apresentada mostrou-se viável para obturação do sistema de canais radiculares em casos de complexidade técnica como nos casos apresentados (AU).

Single-cones gutta-percha obturation techniques have been chosen because of their simplicity, the cones adaptation to the preparation and due to their clinical and scientific proved performance in the last years. However, the cement large thickness surrounding the cones and voids might have negative impacts and may limit the use of this technique. The aim of this study is to show a thermoplastic technique of gutta-percha single-cones through a developed ultrasonic insert. Three patients were selected with highly complex clinical obturation circumstances: (1) teeth with C-shaped canal, (2) canal with internal root resorption; (3) simultaneous desobturation of middle and cervical thirds for cementation of intraradicular retainer. In all cases the preparation was performed with Wave One Gold reciprocating files (Dentsply Sirona) and the gutta-percha cones of choice were conicity 0.06 taken to the canal with AH Plus cement (Dentsply). Then they were thermoplasticized through the ultrasonic insert ObtPrep (Trinks, São Paulo, Brazil) by the technique described. In clinical cases 1 and 2, obturation of the three-thirds root was performed. In case 3, only the apical third was obturated and in the sequence cementation of Reforpost 1 glass fiber (Angelus, Londrina / PR). In all cases, simultaneous coronary shielding was performed with Opus bulk fill resin (FGM, Santa Catarina, Brazil). It can be concluded that the obturation technique presented was a viable option for root canal system obturation in cases of technical complexity as in the cases presented (AU).

Instrument Design May Influence Bacterial Reduction During Root Canal Preparation.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the bacterial reduction promoted by ProTaper Next and Twisted File by comparing to ProTaper Universal and manual technique. Sixty distobuccal root canals of maxillary molars sterilized with ethylene oxide were contaminated with Enterococcus faecalis broth culture. After incubation for 21 days, bacterial samples were collected and cultured on m-Enterococcus agar plates. The root canals were divided into 4 groups, according to the system used for instrumentation: ProTaper Next, Twisted File, ProTaper Universal, and crown down manual technique. Other 8 uncontaminated root canals were control asepsis. Bacterial samples were collected immediately and 7 days after instrumentation. The bacterial reduction was calculated and then made intragroup analysis by paired t-test and intergroup analysis by ANOVA and Tukey tests, all at 5% significance. All techniques significantly reduced the bacterial number in the root canal (p<0.05). ProTaper Next and Twisted File resulted in more bacterial reduction than ProTaper Universal and manual technique (p<0.05). ProTaper Next and Twisted File were similar (p>0.05). It can be concluded that ProTaper Next and Twisted File promote a higher bacterial reduction than Protaper Universal and manual technique.

Instrument Design May Influence Bacterial Reduction During Root Canal Preparation

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the bacterial reduction promoted by ProTaper Next and Twisted File by comparing to ProTaper Universal and manual technique. Sixty distobuccal root canals of maxillary molars sterilized with ethylene oxide were contaminated with Enterococcus faecalis broth culture. After incubation for 21 days, bacterial samples were collected and cultured on m-Enterococcus agar plates. The root canals were divided into 4 groups, according to the system used for instrumentation: ProTaper Next, Twisted File, ProTaper Universal, and crown down manual technique. Other 8 uncontaminated root canals were control asepsis. Bacterial samples were collected immediately and 7 days after instrumentation. The bacterial reduction was calculated and then made intragroup analysis by paired t-test and intergroup analysis by ANOVA and Tukey tests, all at 5% significance. All techniques significantly reduced the bacterial number in the root canal (p<0.05). ProTaper Next and Twisted File resulted in more bacterial reduction than ProTaper Universal and manual technique (p<0.05). ProTaper Next and Twisted File were similar (p>0.05). It can be concluded that ProTaper Next and Twisted File promote a higher bacterial reduction than Protaper Universal and manual technique.

Resumo A proposta deste estudo foi avaliar a redução bacteriana promovida pelos sistemas ProTaper Next e Twisted File comparando-os ao sistema ProTaper Universal e técnica manual. Sessenta raízes disto vestibulares de molares superiores esterilizadas com óxido de etileno foram contaminadas com Enterococcus faecalis. Após incubação por 21 dias, amostras foram coletas e cultivadas em m-Enterococcus agar. Os canais foram divididos em 4 grupos de acordo com o sistema de instrumentação: ProTaper Next, Twisted File, ProTaper Universal, e técnica manual crown-down. Outros 8 canais não contaminados foram utilizados como controle de assepsia. Amostra bacteriana foi coletada imediatamente após o prepare e aos 7 dias. A redução bacteriana foi calculada, e então feita a análise intergrupos utilizando teste t-pareado, e análise entre grupos utilizando os testes ANOVA e Tukey, todos com 5% de significância. Todas as técnicas reduziram significantemente o número de bactérias no canal radicular (p<0.05). ProTaper Next e Twisted File resultaram em maior redução bacteriana que ProTaper Universal e técnica manual (p<0.05). ProTaper Next e Twisted File foram semelhantes (p>0.05). Pode-se concluir que ProTaper Next e Twisted File promovem maior redução bacteriana que Protaper Universal e técnica manual.

Blindagem coronorradicular simultânea em Endodontia: do preparo radicular à restauração coronária / Simultaneous crown-root shielding in endodontics: from root preparation to coronary restoration

Introdução: a restauração do dente tratado endodonticamente apresenta-se como um fator que pode influenciar de forma significativa no sucesso do tratamento. Nesse contexto, a restauração simultânea tanto radicular quanto coronária se apresenta como uma possibilidade restauradora. Uma excelente alternativa é a utilização de pinos de fibra de vidro associados a restaurações diretas em resina composta, principalmente pelas propriedades mecânicas e estéticas dos pinos de fibra associados às resinas compostas atuais. Objetivo: o objetivo desse trabalho foi apresentar, por meio de casos clínicos, uma técnica de instrumentação e restauração simultânea do sistema de condutos radiculares, que engloba desde o diagnóstico endo-restaurador, o preparo mecanizado do canal radicular, preparo ultrassônico do espaço para retentor visando a cimentação intrarradicular do pino de fibra de vidro, concluindo com a restauração funcional do dente tratado, considerando aspectos clínicos, mecânicos e biológicos do dente tratado endodonticamente. Resultados: nos controles clínicos e radiográficos, foi possível observar que ambos os casos clínicos encontravam-se assintomáticos, em oclusão e com reparação das lesões perirradiculares. Conclusões: pode- se concluir que essa técnica permite uma adequada restauração do dente tratado endodonticamente de forma simultânea em uma única sessão de tratamento, como foi possível observar nos casos apresentados.

Avaliação da relação endo-sinusal por meio da tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico ­ relato de três circunstâncias clínicas / Assessment of relationship between endodontic treatment and the maxillary sinus through the use of cone-beam computed tomography ­ three case reports

Lesões periapicais podem provocar alterações inflamatórias no revestimento da mucosa sinusal, podendo causar o desenvolvimento de uma sinusite. Sabe-se que 10% a 12% de todos os casos de sinusite maxilar são de origem odontogênica. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a estreita proximidade e comprometimento entre o assoalho do seio maxilar e os ápices das raízes dos dentes posteriores, por meio de Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico (TCFC). Material e método: radiografias periapicais intraorais e cortes de TCFC foram realizados na avaliação de três pacientes com presença de lesões apicais muito extensas, com dor, congestão nasal ou queixas respiratórias. No primeiro caso, foi realizado o tratamento endodôntico. No segundo caso, foi realizada uma cirurgia paraendodôntica. Já no terceiro caso, extração do dente. Foram feitos controles clínicos, radiográficos e tomográficos aos 6 e 12 meses para nova avaliação dos casos. Resultados: no primeiro caso, apesar da proximidade da lesão apical com o seio maxilar, o paciente não apresentava queixa dolorosa nem comprometimento sinusal. No segundo caso, foi constatada uma mucosite sinusal de origem odontogênica. Já no terceiro caso, comprometimento da raiz palatina com o seio maxilar caracterizou o quadro de sinusite que foi evidente através da TCFC. Conclui-se com base nesses casos apresentados que a TCFC é útil no diagnóstico precoce da sinusite de origem odontogênica. Nesses três casos, obteve-se uma boa resolução clínica dos casos, sabendo-se a proximidade exata e grau de comprometimento do seio maxilar com as lesões apicais existentes (AU).

Periapical lesions may cause inflammatory changes in the lining of the sinus mucosa which may cause the development of sinusitis. It is known that 10% to 12% of all cases of maxillary sinusitis are of odontogenic origin. The objective of this study was to evaluate the close proximity and compromise between the floor of the maxillary sinus and posterior teeth apexes roots through the use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Material and method: Intraoral periapical radiographs and CBCT slices were performed in the assessment of three patients with presence of very large apical lesions, pain, nasal congestion or respiratory complaints. In the first case, endodontic treatment was performed. In the second case, paraendodontic surgery was performed. While in the third case tooth extraction was performed. Six and twelve month clinical, radiographic and tomographic follow-up reassessment of the three cases was performed. Results: In the first case, despite the proximity of apical lesion to the maxillary sinus, the patient showed no signs of pain or sinus involvement. In the second case, signs of mucositis of odontogenic origin were observed. In the third case, there was compromise of palatal root with the maxillary sinus which characterized the symptoms of sinusitis which were evident through the use of CBCT. Conclusion: It was concluded based in the cases presented that CBCT is useful in the early diagnosis of sinusitis of odontogenic origin. In these three cases, good clinical resolution was obtained due to the knowledge of the exact proximity and degree of compromise of the maxillary sinus with existing apical lesions (AU).

Análise de diagnósticos radiográfico periapicais sugestivos de lesões refratárias / Analysis of periapical radiographic diagnosis that suggest persistent lesion

Cicatrizes fibrosas periapicais podem ter aspecto radiográfico semelhante a lesões periapicais, levando ao plano de tratamento incorreto. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi realizar um confronto entre o diagnóstico radiográfico e histopatológico de dentes que foram tratados endodonticamente e apresentaram“lesões periapicais” detectadas radiograficamente após 18 meses do tratamento. Dez pacientes submetidos ao tratamento endodôntico adequado e apresentando imagem radiolúcia persistente 18 meses pós-tratamento, tiveram cirurgia paraendodôntica indicada. Durante a cirurgia, o tecido em volta do ápice foi removido e mergulhado em solução de formalina 10% para processamento histopatológico através de coloração de HE. O ápice removido na apicectomia foi mantido em glutaraldeído 2% e processado para análise por microscopia eletrônica de varredura. Dentre os 10 casos sugestivos de lesão periapical, em apenas um caso foi confirmado diagnóstico de cisto, um caso de granuloma, e os outros oito casos confirmaram cicatriz fibrosa. Em nenhum dos casos foi detectada a presença de bactéria extrarradicular, somente infiltrado inflamatório e presença de células de defesa como linfócitos e neutrófilos, além de hemácias, tecido conjuntivo e colágeno. Pode-se concluir que a radiográfica convencional não constitui ponto conclusivo no diagnóstico de lesões periapicais.

Periapical fibrous scars may have similar radiographic appearance of periapical lesions that canresult in incorrect diagnosis. The aim of this study was a confrontation between the radiographic and histopathologic diagnosis of teeth that were endodontically treated and presented “persistent periapical lesions” detected radiographically after 18 months of treatment. Ten patients under going adequate endodontic treatment and presenting persistent radiolucent image at 18 months post-treatment, had surgery Para endodontic indicated. During surgery, the tissue around the apex was removed and immersedin 10% formalin solution for histological processing by HE staining. The apex oh the tooth was removed and immersed in 2% glutaral dehyde for scanning electron microscopy processing. Among the 10 radiographically suggestive cases of persistent periapical lesion, only 1 case was confirmed diagnosis of cyst, 1 case of granuloma, and the other 8 cases were fibrous scar. In neither case was observed the presence of bacteria, only inflammatory infiltrate and the presence of defense cells such as lymphocytes and neutrophils, red blood cells, connective tissue and collagen. It can be concluded that the conventional radiography is not conclusive point in the diagnosis of periapical lesions.

Comparação do teor de cloro ativo e pH do hipoclorito de sódio 0, 5% fabricado e manipulado / Comparison of active chlorine and pH of manufactured and manipulated sodium hypochlorite 0.5%

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a real concentração de cloro ativo e pH do hipoclorito de sódio a 0,5% fabricado e manipulado. Foram analisadas 10 amostras de hipoclorito de sódio 0,5%, sendo 5 adquiridas em comércio e outros 5 em farmácias de manipulação. As amostras foram armazenadas em frascos de vidro âmbar e mantidas em caixa de isopor. Assim, foi realizada a medição de pH com um pHmetro, e o cloro ativo por titulometria. Os dados foram submetidos ao teste de Mann-Whitney (p=0.05). A medição de pH variou de 7.7 a 11.5, com média de 9.45, e em relação à concentração de cloro ativo houve uma variação de 0,04% a 0,45%. A análise estatística não apresentou diferença significante entre os grupos. Pode-se concluir que hipoclorito de sódio 0,5% manipulado e vendido comercialmente não se diferiu entre si em relação à sua concentração, no entanto, há falta de controle entre alguns fabricantes/manipuladores quanto à real concentração de cloro ativo. Maior parte dos produtos comercializados possui pH dentro do proposto na literatura...

The aim of this study was to verify the actual concentration of active chlorine and pH of manufactured and manipulated sodium hypochlorite 0.5%. Ten samples of the sodium hypochlorite 0.5% were analyzed, 5 manufactured and other 5 manipulated. The samples were stored in amber glass bottles and styrofoam box. Then, it was performed the pH measurement using a pHmeter, and the active chlorine by titrimetry. The data were submitted to Mann-Whitney test (p=0.05). PH measuring ranged from 7.7 to 11.5, with a mean of 9.45, and active chlorine concentration ranged from 0.04% to 0.45%. There was no significant difference between the groups. It can be concluded that manufactured and manipulated sodium hypochlorite 0.5% did not differ regarding concentration, and there is no control of concentration for both manufacturer and manipulator. Most of manufactured and manipulated products presented pH in accordance to that proposed in the literature...

Importância do uso do ultrassom no acesso endodôntico de dentes com calcificação pulpar / Importance of ultrasound in endodontic access of teeth with pulp calcification

Um dos desafios da Endodontia é a localização dos canais radiculares, para que esses possam ser limpos, remodelados e obturados adequadamente. O uso do ultrassom e da visualização do campo operatório sob magnificação tem aumentado a segurança em determinados tratamentos endodônticos, garantindo resultados ótimos. O objetivo deste trabalho é mostrar uma abordagem clínica de tratamento de um dente com calcificação na entrada dos condutos, no qual realizou-se o acesso à câmera pulpar e, em seguida, a remoção da calcificação e a localização dos condutos foram feitas por meio de pontas ultrassônicas sob magnificação, concluindo-se o caso com a blindagem corono-radicular definitiva em sessão única. Pode-se concluir que a associação do uso do ultrassom sob magnificação é uma estratégia clínica viável para acessar áreas de calcificação.

Bacterial removal promoted by 2 single-file systems: Wave One and One Shape.

INTRODUCTION: Different single-file systems are available for endodontic treatment; however, comparative studies are scarce. Thus, the present study evaluated bacterial reduction promoted by 2 single-file systems: Wave One (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) and One Shape (Micromega, Besancon, France). METHODS: Forty-five distobuccal root canals of upper molars sterilized with ethylene oxide were infected with Enterococcus faecalis for 21 days, and then root canal initial bacterial sample was collected with paper cones and plated on M-enterococcus agar. The specimens were randomly divided into 3 groups according to instrumentation (n = 15): Wave One, One Shape, and the crown-down manual technique (control group). The other 6 specimens without contamination were control asepsis. After instrumentation, samples were collected with the use of scraping and paper cones. The bacterial reduction was calculated, and then intragroup analysis was performed using the paired t test and intergroup analysis using analysis of variance (both at 5% significance). RESULTS: All techniques significantly reduced the number of bacteria in the root canal (P < .05), with no significant difference between them (P > .05). The aseptic control group did not show any bacterial growth. CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded that the single-file systems Wave One and One Shape significantly reduce the bacterial number in the root canal and that there is no significant difference in their bacterial reduction abilities.