Bonding properties of mild universal adhesives to dentin pretreated with hydroxyapatite-based desensitizing agents.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of hydroxyapatite (HA)-based desensiti-zing agents and determine their influence on the bonding performance of mild universal adhesives. METHODS: Mid-coronal dentin samples were sectioned from human third molars and prepared for a dentin-sensitive model. According to desensitizing applications, they were randomly divided into four groups for the following treatments: no desensitizing treatment (control), Biorepair toothpaste (HA-based desensitizing toothpaste) treatment, Dontodent toothpaste (HA-based desensitizing toothpaste) treatment, and HA paste treatment. Dentin tubular occlusion and occluded area ratios were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Furthermore, All-Bond Universal, Single Bond Universal, and Clearfil Universal Bond were applied to the desensitized dentin in self-etch mode. The wettability and surface free energy (SFE) of desensitized dentin were evaluated by contact angle measurements. Bonded specimens were sectioned into beams and tested for micro-tensile bond strength to analyze the effect of desensitizing treatment on the bond strength to dentin of universal adhesives. RESULTS: SEM revealed that the dentin tubule was occluded by HA-based desensitizing agents, and the area ratios for the occluded dentin tubules were in the following order: HA group>Biorepair group>Dontodent group (P<0.05). Contact angle analysis demonstrated that HA-based desensitizing agents had no statistically significant influence on the wettability of the universal adhesives (P>0.05). The SFE of dentin significantly increased after treatment by HA-based desensitizing agents (P<0.05). The micro-tensile bond strength test showed that HA-based desensitizing toothpastes always decreased the µTBS values (P<0.05), whereas the HA paste group presented similar bond strength to the control group (P>0.05), irrespective of universal adhesive types. CONCLUSIONS: HA-based desensitizing agents can occlude the exposed dentinal tubules on sensitive dentin. When mild and ultra-mild universal adhesives were used for subsequent resin restoration, the bond strength was reduced by HA-based desensitizing toothpastes, whereas the pure HA paste had no adverse effect on bond strength.

Effect of alternative self-etch applications on dentin bond strength of "No Wait Concept" universal adhesives / Efecto de distintas alternativas de aplicación de los adhesivos universales con concepto de "no espera" en la resistencia adhesiva a la dentina

Abstract This study evaluated the effects of alternative self-etch application modes on resin-dentin microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of three commercially available "no wait" concept universal adhesives. In this study extracted impacted non-carious human third molars were used. The flat surfaces were prepared in mid-coronal dentin and prepared with a 600-grit SiC paper. The three universal adhesives that were used are as follows: Clearfil Universal Bond Quick (CUQ, Kuraray Noritake, Japan), G-Premio Bond (GPB, GC Corp, Japan), and a self-curing universal adhesive "Tokuyama Universal Bond" (TUB; Tokuyama Dental, Japan). The following three different application procedures were used for the dentin surfaces: the adhesives were applied and immediately subjected to air-dry; the adhesives were applied followed by a 10-second wait; or the adhesives were rubbed for 10 seconds. Then composite resin was applied to the dentin surface and light cured. After storage in 37°C distilled water for 24 h, all the bonded teeth were cut into 1mm² sections using a low-speed diamond saw (Micracut 125 Low Speed Precision Cutter, Metkon, Bursa, Turkey) under running water (n=15). The sections were subjected to a tensile force at a crosshead speed of 1mm/min in a testing apparatus (Microtensile Tester, Bisco, IL, USA) and µTBS values were measured. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney U test. Failure modes were analyzed under a stereomicroscope. Prolonged application time significantly affected the µTBS (p<0.005). A significant increase of µTBS on active application was observed for CUQ and GPB. The TUB with an active application had a significantly lower µTBS value compared with the other adhesives. Prolonged application time caused significant improvement of bond strength in all adhesives. The active application is effective at increasing the dentin bond strength except for TUB.

Resumen Este estudio evaluó los efectos de los modos alternativos de aplicación de adhesivos de autograbado en la resistencia de la unión microtensil entre resina y dentina (µTBS) de tres adhesivos universales de concepto "no espera" disponibles en el mercado. En este estudio se utilizaron terceros molares humanos impactados que fueron extraídos. Las superficies planas se prepararon en la dentina coronal media y se prepararon con un papel SiC de 600 granos. Los tres adhesivos universales que se utilizaron son los siguientes: Clearfil Universal Quick Bond (CUQ, Kuraray Noritake, Japón), G-Premio Bond (GPB, GC Corp, Japón), y un adhesivo universal autopolimerizable "Tokuyama Universal Bond" (TUB; Tokuyama Dental, Japón). Se utilizaron los tres procedimientos de aplicación siguientes para las superficies dentinarias: se aplicaron los adhesivos y se sometieron inmediatamente a un secado al aire; se aplicaron los adhesivos y se esperó 10 segundos; o se frotaron los adhesivos durante 10 segundos. Luego se aplicó resina compuesta a la superficie dentinaria y se fotopolimerizó. Después de su almacenamiento en agua destilada a 37°C durante 24 h, todos los dientes unidos se cortaron en secciones de 1mm² utilizando una sierra de diamante de baja velocidad (Micracut 125 Low Speed Precision Cutter, Metkon, Bursa, Turquía) bajo agua corriente (n=15). Las secciones fueron sometidas a una fuerza de tracción a una velocidad de cruceta de 1mm/min en una máquina de prueba universal (Microtensile Tester, Bisco, IL, USA) y se midieron los valores de µTBS. Los datos fueron analizados utilizando la prueba de Kruskal-Wallis y la prueba U de Mann-Whitney. Los modos de falla fueron analizados bajo un estereomicroscopio. El prolongado tiempo de aplicación afectó significativamente a los µTBS (p<0,005). Se observó un aumento significativo de µTBS en la aplicación activa para el CUQ y el GPB. El TUB con una aplicación activa tuvo un valor de µTBS significativamente más bajo comparado con los otros adhesivos. El tiempo de aplicación prolongado causó una mejora significativa de la fuerza de adhesión en todos los adhesivos. La aplicación activa es efectiva para aumentar la fuerza de adhesión de la dentina, excepto para el TUB.

Fabrication and Characterization of a Nanofast Cement for Dental Restorations.

This study was aimed at fabricating and evaluating the physical and bioproperties of nanofast cement (NFC) as a replacement of the MTA. The cement particles were decreased in nanoscale, and zirconium oxide was used as a radiopacifier. The setting time and radiopacity were investigated according to ISO recommendations. Analysis of color, bioactivity, and cytotoxicity was performed using spectroscopy, simulated body fluid (SBF), and MTT assay. The setting time of cement pastes significantly dropped from 65 to 15 min when the particle sizes decreased from 2723 nm to 322 nm. Nanoparticles provide large surface areas and nucleation sites and thereby a higher hydration rate, so they reduced the setting time. Based on the resulting spectroscopy, the specimens did not exhibit clinically noticeable discoloration. Resistance to discoloration may be due to the resistance of zirconium oxide to decomposition. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) examinations of the immersed SBF samples showed apatite formation that was a reason for its suitable bioactivity. The results of cell culture revealed that NFC is nontoxic. This study showed that NFC was more beneficial than MTA in dental restorations.

Avaliação do cimento resinoso autoadesivo como tampão cervical para clareamento interno / Evaluation of a self-adhesive resin cement as a cervical barrier in intracoronal bleaching

Objetivo: Avaliar capacidade seladora de um cimento resinoso autoadesivo como tampão cervical para clareamento interno. Métodos: Quarenta incisivos inferiores bovinos recém-extraídos foram tratados endodonticamente. Após 72 horas, foi realizada a desobturação parcial do canal radicular para confecção de tampão cervical dividido em quatro grupos aleatório (n = 40), cada um contento dez amostras (n = 10), com os seguintes materiais: cimento resinoso autoadesivo, cimento resinoso adesivo, cimento de óxido de zinco sem eugenol com presa por água e cimento de ionômero de vidro quimicamente ativado (grupo controle). Após 24 horas de presa dos materiais, os elementos dentais foram submetidos ao clareamento interno com perborato de sódio misturado com água destilada pelo período de 7 dias em câmara umidificadora a 37 ºC. Posteriormente, o material clareador foi removido e um corante (fucsina básica 0,5%) foi colocado no interior da câmara pulpar, sendo renovado de 8 em 8 horas, pelo período de 24 horas. Os elementos dentais foram seccionados no sentido longitudinal em máquina de corte para avaliação quantitativa em um microscópio óptico sob aumento de 20x. O grau de penetração do corante foi analisado ao longo do tampão cervical (topo até base). Resultados: Não houve diferença significativa entre os materiais tamponantes utilizados (p = 0,5997). Conclusão: O cimento resinoso autoadesivo apresentou baixo grau de infiltração, sendo uma opção de material alternativo com finalidade de tampão cervical.

Aim: To evaluate the sealing ability of a self-adhesive resin cement as a cervical barrier for internal bleaching. Methods: Forty recently extracted bovine lower incisors were endodontically treated. After 72 hours, partial disobturation of the root canal was performed, a cervical barrier was placed, and the teeth were divided into four random groups (n = 40), each containing ten samples (n = 10), using the following materials: self-adhesive resin cement, adhesive resin cement, zinc oxide cement without eugenol cured by water, and chemically activate glass ionomer cement (control group). Twenty-four hours after the materials were cured, the teeth were subjected to internal bleaching with sodium perborate and distilled water for a period of seven days in a humidified chamber at 37°C. After, the bleaching material was removed and a dye (0.5% basic fuchsin) was placed inside the pulp chamber and renewed every eight hours for a period of 24 hours. The teeth were sectioned longitudinally in a cutting machine for quantitative evaluation using an optical microscope under 20x magnification. The degree of dye penetration was evaluated through the cervical barrier (top to bottom). Results: No significant difference was observed among the cervical barrier materials used in this study (p = 0.5997). Conclusion: The self-adhesive resin cement had low degree of leakage and represents an alternative material option to be used as a cervical barrier.

Sorción de humedad y resistencia a la disolución ácida de dos ionómeros de vidrio de restauración: estudio in vitro / Sorption of moisture and resistance to acid dissolution of two restoration glass ionomers: in vitro study

Resumen Introdución: En general el Ionómero de vidrio tiene algunas desventajas en la parte clínica, como es la fragilidad y la sensibilidad inicial a la humedad, lo que puede causar una disminución de la vida útil de la restauración. Estos efectos que sufre el ionómero como la sorción de humedad y la solubilidad a los ácidos puede causar daño a la restauración, facilitar su fractura y filtración marginal, lo que puede conllevar a una recidiva de caries y pérdida de sus propiedades. Objetivo: comparar in vitro la sorción de humedad y disolución ácida de dos ionómeros de restauración. Método: Se elaboraron 20 muestras de ionómero de vidrio Ketac molar y 20 de Fuji II. Se realizó una primera medición del peso con balanzas de precisión, obteniéndose un peso inicial. Los especímenes fueron sumergidos en agua destilada durante 24 horas, almacenadas en un calefactor; cada muestra fue pesada con una balanza de precisión, estableciéndose el porcentaje de humedad sorbida a partir del peso inicial. Posteriormente las muestras fueron sumergidas en solución de ácido cítrico al 3% durante 24 horas, para volver a ser pesadas, evaluándose la perdida de material por acción erosiva del ácido en porcentaje de peso. Conclusiones: La sorción de humedad en peso fue de 2,59% en el ketac molar y 1,45% en el Fuji II; al comparar las muestras mediante la prueba t, se obtuvo diferencias estadísticamente significativas. El porcentaje de pérdida de material por acción erosiva del ácido fue de 10,81% para Ketac molar y 18,62% para el Fuji II; al comparar las muestras mediante la prueba t, se obtuvo diferencias estadísticamente significativas. Se concluyó que la sorción de humedad fue mayor en el Ketac molar y la mayor solubilidad a la acción del ácido cítrico fue del Fuji II.

Abstract Introduction: Glass Ionomer has certain clinical disadvantages, such as fragility and moisture sensitivity, which might reduce the restauration´s lifespan. This effects, such as water absorption and acid solubility may damage the restauration, cause fracture and marginal filtration, this could trigger cavity relapse and the loss of the correct mechanical properties. Objective: Compare in vitro moisture sorption and acid solution of two restoration ionomers. Method: 20 samples of Ketac molar glass ionomer and 20 of Fuji II were made. A first weight measurement was made with precision scales, obtaining an initial weight. The specimens were submerged in distilled water for 24 hours, stored in a heater; Each sample was weighed with a precisión balance, establishing the percentage of moisture absorbed from the initial weight. Subsequently, the samples were submerged in 3% citric acid solution for 24 hours, to be re-weighed, evaluating the loss of material due to erosive action of the acid in percentage of weight. Conclusions: The moisture sorption by weight was 2.59% in the molar ketac and 1.45% in the Fuji II; When comparing the samples using the t-test, statistically significant differences were obtained. The percentage of material loss due to erosive action of the acid was 10.81% for molar Ketac and 18.62% for Fuji II; When comparing the samples using the t-test, statistically significant differences were obtained. It was concluded that the moisture sorption was higher in the molar Ketac and the greatest solubility to the action of citric acid was Fuji II.

Estudio de la solubilidad in vitro de un sellador de uso en endodoncia (MTA / Study of the in vitro solubility of a sealant for use in endodontics (MTA)

Se determinó la solubilidad en agua en ensayos in-vitro de un sellador para uso endodóntico a base de un conglomerado de trióxidos minerales (MTA), marca Endosealer® (Densell SA) de acuerdo a la norma UNE-EN ISO 6876:2012. En el ensayo de solubilidad en agua durante 24 hs se encontró pérdida de masa (3,3 %) y la presencia de sólidos en las aguas de lavado (6,4 %). Esto indica que durante el ensayo ocurre la solubilización de parte del material y la incorporación de agua, lo que no permite establecer un valor real de la solubilidad.(AU)

Solubility of a commercial endodontic sealer (Endosealer® (Densell SA)) was performed according to the UNE-EN ISO 6876:2012. The results show a mass loss of 3.3 % and 6.4 % of solid in the test solution. These indicate that during the solubility test part of the material solubilizes and an actual value of solubility cannot feasible be determined

Evaluación de la estabilidad dimensional del cemento endodóntico sellador Adseal® / Evaluation of the dimensional stability of endodontic sealing cement Adseal®

RESUMEN Introducción: Los cementos selladores en endodoncia deben tener estabilidad dimensional para controlar la contaminación por microorganismos. Objetivo: Determinar la estabilidad dimensional del cemento endodóntico Adseal® en humedad relativa. Métodos: se realizó un estudio in vitro, mediante las especificaciones de la Organización Internacional de Normalización (ISO) 6876:2001. Se emplearon cinco moldes cilíndricos, los cementos fueron sometidos a humedad relativa, se utilizaron dos gabinetes para mantener la temperatura de 37° ± 1 ºC, monitoreados con un termohigrómetro. Se utilizó el estereomicroscopio para la medición en la 1ra, 2da, 3ra y 4ta semanas. Se utilizó la prueba de Friedman para evaluar la estabilidad dimensional; el nivel de significancia fue del 5 por ciento. Resultados: el Adseal® en humedad relativa en la 1ra semana registró una expansión leve 0,07 por ciento (11 024,2 µm), en la 2da semana presentó una leve contracción -0,06 por ciento (11 009,2 µm), en la 3ra y 4ta semanas se registró una mayor expansión de longitud por encima de la norma ISO de 1,46 por ciento (11177,4 µm) y 2,76 % (11 320,6 µm), respectivamente, lo cual resultó estadísticamente significativo durante el periodo de exposición (p= 0,003). Para el diámetro y el perímetro se presentó un aumento por encima del 1 por ciento a la primera y cuarta semanas. Conclusiones: Existen cambios dimensionales en expansión de longitud en el cemento Adseal® en las primeras cuatro semanas en humedad relativa, con mayores cambios por encima de la norma en la 3ra y 4ta semanas. Para el diámetro y el perímetro se presentó un aumento por encima de la norma a la 1ra y 4ta semanas(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Endodontic sealing cements should have dimensional stability to control contamination by microorganisms. Objective: Determine the dimensional stability of endodontic cement Adseal® under relative humidity conditions. Methods: An in vitro study was conducted based on International Organization for Standardization specifications (ISO) 6876:2001. Five cylindrical molds were used. The cements were subjected to relative humidity conditions and two cabinets were used to keep the temperature at 37 °C ± 1 ºC, monitored with a thermo-hygrograph. Measurements were taken in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th weeks with a stereo microscope. The Friedman test was used to evaluate dimensional stability with a significance level of 5 percent. Results: Under relative humidity conditions, Adseal® displayed a slight 0.07 percent (11 024.2 µm) expansion the first week, a slight -0.06 percent (11 009.2 µm) contraction the second week, and greater length expansion above the ISO standard of 1.46 percent (11 177.4 µm) and 2.76 percent (11 320.6 µm), respectively, in the third and fourth weeks, which was statistically significant during the exposure period (p= 0.003). Regarding diameter and perimeter, an increase above 1 percent occurred in the first and fourth weeks. Conclusions: Length expansion dimensional changes were registered for Adseal® cement during the first four weeks under relative humidity conditions, with greater changes above the standard in the third and fourth weeks. Regarding diameter and perimeter, an increase above the standard occurred in the first and fourth weeks(AU)

The role of spatial frequency analysis in correlating atomic force microscopy and optical profilometry with self-etch adhesive enamel bond fatigue durability.

The purpose of this study was to: (a) evaluate the role of enamel surface roughness on bond fatigue durability and (b) evaluate statistical differences in roughness values based on measurement technique, including the use of spatial filtering for optical profilometry (OP). OptiBond XTR (Kerr Corp), Prime & Bond elect (DENTSPLY Caulk), Scotchbond Universal (3 M Oral Care), and XTR pre-etched with Ultra-Etch phosphoric acid (35%) (Ultradent) self-etch adhesives were used to treat enamel. A flat ground enamel surface was included as a control. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and OP were used to measure the surface topography of each enamel surface following the application of adhesives. AFM, OP, and filtered OP (FOP) roughness values, where FOP was designed to only include the lateral spatial resolution consistent with AFM roughness values, were collected. Spatial resolution filtering with OriginPro was used to compare line scans from the two imaging techniques and generate the FOP group. These micro- versus nanoscale lateral roughness values were correlated with shear bond and shear fatigue strengths of the adhesives bonded to enamel. Roughness values showed differences based on measurement technique and strong correlations with bond and fatigue strength. The filtered OP group demonstrated the importance of careful usage and reporting of atomic force microscopy and OP metrics in adhesive dentistry. Best practices for surface roughness analysis were also discussed.

The effect of five different universal adhesives on the clinical success of class I restorations: 24-month clinical follow-up.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the 24-month clinical performance of universal adhesives on the restoration success of Class I carious lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Five different universal adhesives (Gluma Bond Universal (GU), Clearfil Universal (CU), Prime&Bond Elect Universal (PU), All bond Universal (AU), and Single Bond Universal (SU)) were used in the self-etch and etch-and-rinse modes in 42 patients. The study was conducted with 10 groups, with 20 restorations in each group. The restorations were evaluated at baseline and during a 24-month recall using World Dental Federation (FDI) and the US Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria. The changes in the parameters were analyzed using the chi-square test. RESULTS: At the end of 24 months, there was no loss of restoration in any group. According to the USPHS, there was no difference in the baseline and 24-month clinical behavior of the restorations (P Ëƒ 0.05). However, according to the FDI, when adhesives were used in the self-etch mode, three adhesives (GU, SU, PU) showed marginal incompatibility, and one adhesive showed (GU) marginal discoloration between baseline and the 24-month follow-up evaluation (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference after 24 months between etch-and-rinse and self-etch groups according to the results based on both the USPHS and FDI criteria (P Ëƒ 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The 24-month clinical performance of the evaluated universal adhesives depends on the adhesive strategy. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This study helps clinicians to decide in which mode (etch-and-rinse or self-etch) universal adhesives can be safely used.

Evaluation of flow and filling of root canal sealers using different methodologies / Avaliação do escoamento e preenchimento de cimentos obturadores utilizando diferentes metodologias

Abstract Introduction Flow and filling ability of root canal sealers are indispensable for hermetic sealing of the root canal. Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) can be used as a complementary methodology to evaluate such properties. Objective To evaluate the flow and filling ability of AH Plus, Endofill and Sealapex by conventional methodology and micro-CT. Material and method The flow of the sealers was analyzed according to ISO 6876/2012 and complemented by the area evaluation. Glass plates were manufactured with diameters of 1×1×2 mm and 1×1×1 mm (length, width and height), with a central cavity and four grooves in the horizontal and vertical directions. Each material was placed in the central cavity. Another glass plate and a metal weight were placed on the cement and kept for 10 minutes. The glass plate/sealer set was scanned using micro-CT. The flow was calculated by linear measurement of the material in the grooves. The central filling (mm3) was calculated in the central cavity and the lateral filling was measured up to 2 mm from the central cavity. Data were submitted to ANOVA/Tukey tests (α=0.05). Result All evaluated sealers presented flow according to ISO 6876 standards. The materials showed central cavity filling capacity higher than 80% and lateral filling greater than 75%. There was no difference in flow (mm and mm2) and in the filling ability (mm3) provided by the materials (p>0.05). Conclusion All evaluated root canal sealers showed adequate flow and filling capacity, suggesting their clinical application.

Resumo Introdução Escoamento e capacidade de preenchimento de cimentos obturadores são indispensáveis para um selamento hermético do canal radicular. Microtomografia computadorizada (micro-CT) pode ser utilizada como uma metodologia complementar para avaliação de tais propriedades. Objetivo Avaliar escoamento e capacidade de preenchimento de AH Plus, Endofill e Sealapex, por meio de metodologia convencional e micro-CT. Material e método O escoamento dos cimentos foi analisado de acordo com as normas ISO 6876/2012 e complementado pela avaliação em área. Placas de vidro foram confeccionadas nos diâmetros de 1×1×2 mm e 1×1×1 mm (comprimento, largura e altura), com uma cavidade central e quatro canaletas nas direções horizontal e vertical. Cada material foi colocado na cavidade central. Outra placa de vidro e um peso de metal foram colocados sobre o cimento e mantidos por 10 minutos. O conjunto placa de vidro/cimento foi escaneado usando micro-CT. O escoamento foi calculado por medição linear do material nas canaletas. O preenchimento (mm3) central foi calculado na cavidade central e o preenchimento lateral foi medido até 2 mm a partir da cavidade central. Os dados foram submetidos aos testes ANOVA/Tukey (α=0.05). Resultado Todos os cimentos avaliados apresentaram escoamento de acordo com as normas ISO 6876. Os materiais mostraram capacidade de preenchimento da cavidade central superior a 80% e preenchimento lateral superior a 75%. Não houve diferença no escoamento (mm e mm2) e na capacidade de preenchimento (mm3) proporcionada pelos materiais (p>0.05). Conclusão Todos os cimentos obturadores avaliados mostraram adequado escoamento e capacidade de preenchimento, sugerindo a aplicação clínica dos mesmos.

Detección mediante técnica de GCMS de alto contenido de Bisfenol A en cementos de uso endodóntico / Bisfenol a; endodoncia; obturación bisphenol a determination by gcms in resin-based root canal sealers

El bisfenol A (BPA, por sus siglas en inglés) es un producto químico utilizado en la producción de policarbonatos y resinas epoxi, cuyo uso está muy extendido en la industria. El BPA puede pasar al organismo por medio de la dieta, ya que sus moléculas tienen migración probable de los recipientes fabricados con este producto a los alimentos contenidos en dichos recipientes. La presencia de BPA en los materiales de uso odontológico está muy extendida. Una gran cantidad de productos están elaborados con resinas epoxi (procedentes de la reacción entre la epiclorohidrina y el bisfenol A). El presente estudio se analizaron cuatro cementos de uso endodóntico basados en resina (Ah 26(R), Ah Plus(R), TopSeal(R) y Simpliseal(R)) a través de un procedimiento de extracción líquido-sólido y análisis en cromatógrafo de gases acoplado a espectrometría de masas. Los resultados obtenidos muestran valores alarmantemente superiores a los 5x10-6% en peso que permite la Unión Europea para la migración de BPA desde el envase al alimento, obteniéndose unos valores de 7% (Simpliseal(R)); 22% (AH 26(R)); 46% (TopSeal(R)) y 74% (AH Plus(R)). El presente estudio es pionero en el estudio de la concentración de BPA en materiales endodónticos

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a compound used in the production of polycarbonates and epoxy resins and is widely used in the industry. BPA can be passed into the body through the diet, since its molecules can easily migrate from the containers made with BPA to the food in those containers. The presence of BPA in dental materials is very common. A large number of products are made with epoxy resins (from the reaction between epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A). This study analyzed four resin-based endodontic cements (Ah 26(R), Ah Plus(R), TopSeal(R) and Simpliseal(R)) using a liquid-solid extraction procedure and gas chromatograph analysis coupled to mass spectrometry. The results obtained show alarmingly higher values than the 5x10-6% by weight that the European Union allows for the migration of BPA from packaging to food, obtaining values of 7% (Simpliseal(R)), 22% (AH 26(R)), 46% (TopSeal(R)) and 74% (AH Plus(R)). This study is a pioneer in the investigation of the concentration of BPA in endodontic materials

[Comparison of adhesive seal morphology between APC™ PLUS and APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive Coated brackets]. / Comparaison du joint de colle entre les attaches préencollées APC™ PLUS et les attaches APC™ Flash-Free.

INTRODUCTION: Does the new adhesive-coated APC™ Flash-Free bracket from the 3M Unitek® group simplify the bonding protocol without compromising precision? OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare the morphology of the adhesive joint between the classic APC™ PLUS adhesive-coated brackets and APC™ Flash-Free brackets. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In vitro bonding of esthetic brackets in the CLARITY™ ADVANCED range was performed to compare the morphology of the excess flash between APC™ PLUS and APC™ Flash-Free brackets. RESULTS: No statistically significant difference was found concerning the morphology of the excess flash between APC™ PLUS and APC™ Flash-Free brackets. A statistically significant difference was found regarding the thickness of the adhesive between the two types of bracket. The adhesive used for the APC™ Flash-Free brackets was significantly thicker than for the APC™ PLUS brackets (P=0.0001). Adhesive thickness was also more homogeneous on the APC™ Flash-Free brackets (P=0.001 for the relative difference). CONCLUSION: The adhesive is thicker but adhesive homogeneity is greater with APC™ Flash-Free brackets than with APC™ PLUS brackets.

Agregado trióxido mineral y cemento pórtland expuestos a irrigantes endodóncicos: pH, conductividad y solubilidad / Mineral trioxide aggregate and portland cement exposed to endodontic irrigants: pH, conductivity, and solubility

Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar, el pH, la conductividad y la solubilidad al someter el agregado trióxido mineral (MTA) y el cemento Pórtland (CP) a diferentes irrigantes utilizados en endodoncia. Material y Métodos: Se estudiaron un total de 210 muestras, 105 de cemento ProRoot MTA(R) blanco y 105 de CP blanco. Se seleccionaron los siguientes irrigantes: hipoclorito sódico al 2,5% y al 5%, ácido cítrico al 10% y al 20%, clorhexidina al 2%, EDTA al 17%, y suero fisiológico como control. Se expusieron 15 muestras de MTA y 15 de CP a cada tipo de irrigante. Se midieron los resultados a 1, 5, 15, 30 y 60 minutos. Resultados: La mayoría de cambios del pH y la conductividad fueron de pequeña magnitud, aunque estadísticamente significativos. Destacan la alcalinización del suero fisiológico y la acidificación del hipoclorito sódico. Con MTA disminuye la conductividad en hipoclorito sódico y aumenta la conductividad en EDTA. Con CP hubo una mayor pérdida de conductividad del hipoclorito sódico y del ácido cítrico. Todas las muestras disminuyeron el peso considerablemente después de la exposición a cualquiera de los irrigantes, y en general ésta fue mayor para el CP que el MTA. Conclusiones: El contacto del material de reparación con los irrigantes utilizados habitualmente en endodoncia altera poco el pH y la conductividad pero aumenta marcadamente su solubilidad. Estos cambios afectan menos al MTA que al CP

Objective. The aim of this study was to determine changes to pH, conductivity, and solubility when mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Portland cement (PC) are exposed to different endodontic irrigants. Methods. The study included a total of 210 samples, 105 white ProRoot MTA® cement and 105 white PC cement. The following irrigants were tested: 2.5% and 5% sodium hypochlorite, 10% and 20% citric acid, 2% chlorhexidine, 17% ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA), and physiological serum as a control. Fifteen samples of each material were exposed to each irrigant. PH, conductivity, and solubility were measured at baseline and after 1, 5, 15, 30 and 60 minutes exposure to irrigants. Results. Most changes in pH and conductivity were of small magnitude, although statistically significant. For MTA and PC physical serum produced alkalinization, while sodium hypochlorite produced acidification. MTA lost conductivity when exposed to sodium hypochlorite but this increased with exposure to EDTA. PC underwent greater losses of conductivity when exposed to sodium hypochlorite and citric acid. All samples decreased in weight significantly after exposure to any of the irrigants, and the loss was generally greater for PC than MTA. Conclusions. When repair materials are exposed to the irrigants normally used in endodontics, pH levels and conductivity alter slightly, while solubility increases markedly. These effects were greater for PC than MTA

Rugosidad superficial del agregado de trióxido mineral y el cemento pórtland expuestos a irrigantes endodóncicos / Surface roughness of the mineral trioxide aggregate and Portland cement exposed to endodontic irrigants

Objetivo: El propósito de este estudio fue determinar la rugosidad superficial, al someter al agregado de trióxido mineral (MTA) y al cemento Pórtland (CP) a diferentes irrigantes utilizados en endodoncia. Material y Métodos: Se estudiaron un total de 210 muestras, 105 de cemento ProRoot MTA® blanco y 105 de CP blanco. Se seleccionaron los siguientes irrigantes: hipoclorito sódico al 2,5% y al 5%, ácido cítrico al 10% y al 20%, clorhexidina al 2%, EDTA al 17%, y suero fisiológico como control. Se expusieron 15 muestras de cada cemento por cada tipo de irrigante durante 15 minutos. El estudio de la rugosidad superficial se hizo con el microscopio Leica DCM 3D que permite una perfilometría con tecnología dual confocal e interferométrica. Se evaluó la rugosidad media (Ra), el valor cuadrático medio (RMS) y la profundidad de rugosidad máxima (PV) al inicio y a los 15 minutos de la inmersión de las muestras. Resultados: El CP aumentó significativamente la rugosidad en los parámetros Ra y RMS tras la irrigación con hipoclorito al 2,5%, ácido cítrico al 10% y al 20%, y suero fisiológico. En términos de PV el CP solo aumentó la rugosidad tras la irrigación con ácido cítrico al 20% y suero fisiológico. El MTA no mostró cambios significativos respecto a la rugosidad Ra, RMS y PV con ninguno de los irrigantes. Conclusiones: La rugosidad superficial del CP puede modificarse por la exposición a alguno de los irrigantes utilizados en endodoncia, mientras que la rugosidad del MTA no se modifica significativamente

Objectives: This study set out to determine changes to surface roughness when mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Portland cement (PC) are exposed to the different irrigants used in endodontics. Material and Methods: The study included a total of 210 samples, 105 white ProRoot MTA® cement and 105 white PC cement. The following irrigants were tested: 2.5% and 5% sodium hypochlorite, 10% and 20% citric acid, 2% chlorhexidine, 17% ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA), and physiological serum as a control. Fifteen samples of each material were exposed to each irrigant for 15 minutes. Surface roughness evaluation was performed using a Leica DCM 3D microscope for dual system (confocal and interferometric) profilometry. Mean roughness (Ra), root mean square (RMS) and maximum roughness depth (PV) were evaluated before and after 15 minutes sample immersion in each irrigant. Results: PC significantly increased roughness for Ra and RMS parameters after irrigation with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite, 10% and 20% citric acid, and physiological serum. PC underwent an increase in the PV parameter after immersion in 20% citric acid and physiological serum. MTA did not show significant changes in Ra, RMS or PV with any of the irrigants. Significance. The surface roughness of PC may be modified by exposure to some of the irrigants used in endodontics, while the roughness of MTA is not modified significantly

A Review of Dental Cements.

This review provides an in-depth comparison of advantages and disadvantages of different types of dental cements as they are used for cementing base metal alloy crowns in dogs.

In vitro bond strength of an epoxy resin-based root canal sealer to root dentin irradiated with high-power lasers and adhesive interface analyses.

The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro the influence of high-power lasers (Nd:YAG and diode 980 nm) associated with mineral coal as fotopotencializer on bond strength of an epoxy resin-based root canal sealer to root dentin, using the pushout test, and on the dentin/filling material interface, using confocal laser microscopy. For this purposes, 50 canines were instrumented with Mtwo rotary system up to #50.04 instrument and randomly assigned to five groups (n = 10): group I-control EDTAC; group II-EDTAC and Nd:YAG laser; group III-EDTAC and diode laser 980 nm; group IV-EDTAC, Nd:YAG laser and mineral coal 5 g/100 mL; and group V-EDTAC, diode laser 980 nm and mineral coal 5 g/100 mL. All data were analyzed by ANOVA (at 5% significance level) following the Kruskal-Wallis, Dunn and Tukey tests. The group I increased more bond strength of the sealer to root dentin that treated with only EDTAC 17% (17.21 ± 21.75 MPa), similar to the group II (12.21 ± 18.20 MPa) and group IV (14.92 ± 28.06 MPa), both treated with Nd:YAG laser, with the exception of group IV, which was added to mineral coal. The group V (8.75 ± 13.42 MPa) had similar results to the groups II and IV, but the same similarity were found when compared with group III (7.11 + 11.28 MPa), with lower results. Regarding the root thirds, the apical third (23.27 ± 29.21 MPa) presented a statistically higher value on bond strength than the cervical third (5.92 ± 5.33 MPa) and middle third (6.93 ± 7, 11 MPa) (p > 0.05). Group II (86.27 µm) showed the highest tags penetration values, with a statistically difference to the group III (51.57 µm), IV (36.77 µm) and V (32.37 µm) (p < 0.05). Group I (71.63 µm) was statistically similar to groups II and III (p > 0.05). Group IV had the lowest values and was statistically similarity to groups III and V (p > 0.05). It was concluded that the treatment with Nd:YAG laser provides better results than the diode 980 nm laser, except when was added mineral coal. The control and diode 980 nm laser groups presented less adhesive failures and more mists failures than the other groups. Both lasers did not interfere negatively compared to the control group.

Influência da aplicação de um sistema adesivo na resistência de união entre resinas bulk fill flow e resina nanoparticulada em reparos / Adhesive system influence on bond strength between bulk fill flow and conventional nanoparticulated cover resin on a repair procedure

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar a influência da utilização ou não do bond do sistema adesivo Adper Scotchbond Multiuso(A) e o bond Gluma da Heraeus(G) na resistência de união entre as resinas do tipo flow Filtek Bulk Fill Flow(F) e X-tra base (X) como base e uma convencional nanoparticulada Z350 XT(Z)) como cobertura. Simulando assim seu uso em reparos de restaurações diretas em dentes posteriores. Foram confeccionados 120 espécimes em resina composta do tipo flow no formato tronco-cônico com as dimensões de 2mm base menor, 4mm de altura e 4 mm de base maior. 60 Filtek Bulk Fill(F) e 60 Xtra base (X). Metade de cada grupo (n=30) foi envelhecida por termociclagem 5.000 ciclos de 5°C a 55°C, (FE, XE), a outra metade não sofreu envelhecimento (FN e XN). Esses espécimes foram divididos em 3 subgrupos (n=10), sobre a base menor dessas 10 amostras foi aplicado o Bond de cada sistema adesivo após condicionadas pelos seus respectivos ácidos nos tempos preconizados pelos fabricantes. As outras 10 unidades de cada grupo não receberam qualquer sistema adesivo. Na simulação do reparo as duas primeiras metades em teflon foram invertidas ficando a área menor voltada pra cima. Sobre essa face foram colocadas outras duas metades em teflon com a área menor voltada para baixo. Foi inserida então a resina Z350 pela técnica incremental e fotopolimerizada por 20s a 800mw/cm². Após 24h de armazenamento em água destilada, em estufa bacteriológica os espécimes, agora com formato de ampulheta, foram tracionados na máquina de ensaios universais (EMIC). Todos os espécimes fraturados tiveram o tipo de falha analisados ao estereomicroscópio e também ao microscópio eletrônico de varredura (MEV). Os dados coletados no ensaio de tração foram analisados através de ANOVA 3- fatores e teste de Tukey (p<5%). Houve diferença significativa (p<5%) para a variável aplicação de sistema adesivo para a resina Filtek Bulk Fill flow que apresentou médias maiores (24,99 ± 4,3 MPa) quando comparadas ao grupo no qual não foi aplicado adesivo (18,20 ± 5,31 MPa). O mesmo não ocorreu com a resina X-tra base, na qual o fator adesivo não interferiu significantemente. Quando comparado o desempenho das resinas Filtek Bulk Fill flow e X-tra base (26,99 ± 6,11 MPa) sem aplicação de sistema adesivo, também se verificou diferença significativa, o que não ocorreu para a resina X-tra base quando comparados ambos os subgrupos. As falhas foram 100% adesivas para todos os grupos(AU)

The aim of our paper was to analyse the bonding influence of Adper Scotchbond Multipurpose Adhesive (A) and Heraeus Gluma universal bond (G), or no bond application, on bond strength between microhibrid Filtek Bulk Fill Flow (F) and nanohibrid X-tra base (X) as based composite resin and the conventional nanoparticulate Z350 XT (Z)) as cover. Simulating non-invasive repairs of direct restorations on posterior teeth. A total of 120 specimens were made from flow composite resin in the conical trunk format with the dimensions of 2x4x4, for 40s with Led-5 (N/S LD51803005) at 800mw/cm². Sixty Filtek bulk fill (F) and sixty X-tra base (X) were made. Half of each group (n=30) was aged by thermocycling 5,000 cycles from 5° C to 55° C, (FE, XE), the other half were not subjected to any aging procedure (FN, XN). These specimens were randomly divided into 3 subgroups (n = 10), on the smaller diameter of the 10 samples the Bond of each adhesive system were applied after conditioned by their respectively acids at the time recommended by the manufacturers. The other 10 units of each group did not receive any adhesive system. In the sequency of repair simulation the first two Teflon halves were turned up with the smaller diameter turned upwards. Above this face were placed two other halves in Teflon with the smaller diameter facing down. The Z350 repair composite resin were inserted by incremental technique and photopolymerized for 20s at 800mw/cm². After 24h of storage in distilled water in a bacteriological oven, the now hourglass-shaped specimens were drawn in the universal testing machine EMIC. All the fractured specimens had the type of failure analyzed in stereomicroscope. The most significant faulting specimens were evaluated with electronic microscope (MEV). The data collected at the traction test were analyzed through 3-factor ANOVA and Tukey's test (p <5%). There was a significant difference (p <5%) for the variable adhesive system application for Filtek Bulk Fill flow resin that presented averages (24.99 ± 4.3 MPa) when compared to the group in which no adhesive was applied (18.20 ± 5.31 MPa). The same did not occur with X-tra base resin, in which the adhesive factor did not interfere significantly. When comparing the performance of Filtek Bulk Fill Flow resins and X-tra base (26.99 ± 6.11 MPa) without application of adhesive system, a significant difference was also observed, which did not occur for X-tra base resin when compared both subgroups. Most of the failures were adhesive for all groups. Scanning electron microscopy images do not reveal any traces of discontinuity between the layers of the materials used (resin x resin or resin x adhesive)(AU)

Evaluación de la penetración de cementos obturadores de canales mediante microscopía electrónica de barrido / Evaluation of the penetration of root canal filling cements through scanning electron microscopy

Antecedentes: la literatura odontológica demuestra que los tratamientos endodónticos fallidos, comúnmente son debidos a la persistencia de los microorganismos. Una característica importante de los cementos obturadores de canales es su habilidad para penetrar en los túbulos dentinarios, logrando así un sellado impermeable entre las paredes dentinarias y el material de obturación central, reduciendo las filtraciones potenciales y aumentando la resistencia a la fractura. Objetivo: Evaluar mediante microscopía electrónica de barrido (MEB) la penetración de MTA Fillapex, cemento de Grossman (CG) y top seal a lo largo del conducto radicular. Materiales y métodos: Estudio experimental in vitro, en 36 dientes premolares humanos divididos aleatoriamente en 3 grupos, (n= 12), los cuales fueron preparados con técnica endodóntica Step Back. Cada grupo se dividió en 2 subgrupos utilizando como irrigante NaOCl al 2,5%, al igual que NaOCl al 2,5% + EDTA al 17%. Los canales fueron obturados con técnica de condensación lateral, seccionados longitudinalmente para observar mediante microscopia electrónica de barrido a nivel de los tercios cervical, medio y apical, la penetración del cemento al interior de los túbulos dentinarios. Se realizó análisis estadístico con SPSS v 22 IBM con p< 0,05 y las pruebas Kruskal-Wallis y Mann-Whitney. Resultados: Mediante la prueba Kruskal-Wallis, los cementos de Grossman y top seal al utilizar NaOCl + EDTA presentaron valores de p= 0,025 y p= 0,002 en los tercios medio y apical respectivamente. La prueba de Mann Whitney mostró un valor p= 0,031 en el tercio apical para el cemento MTA Fillapex al utilizar NaOCl. Los valores de la mediana fueron MTA Fillapex tercio medio= 2,0000, tercio apical= 1,0000; top seal tercios medio y apical= 4,0000; cemento de Grossman tercios medio y apical= 4,0000. Al ser igual el valor de la mediana entre los cementos top seal y Grossman se utilizaron los valores de la varianza con un resultado estadísticamente significativo para el cemento de Grossman= 0,276 en el tercio medio y top seal= 0,176 en el tercio apical. La prueba de Mann Whitney arrojó un valor p= 0,031 en el tercio apical para el cemento MTA Fillapex. Con un valor de mediana de NaOCl= 3,0000, NaOCl + EDTA= 1,0000. Conclusiones: Al comparar los cementos obturadores MTA Fillapex, top seal y cemento de Grossman utilizando como irrigante NaOCl + EDTA se observó mayor penetración del cemento de Grossman. A nivel del tercio apical se observó mayor penetración con el cemento top seal. El cemento obturador MTA Fillapex presentó mayor penetración a nivel del tercio apical al utilizar como irrigante NaOC (AU)

Background: the literature has shown that failed endodontic treatments are commonly due to the persistence of microorganisms. One important characteristic of root canal filling cements is their ability to penetrate the dentinal tubules, achieving an impermeable sealing between the dentinal walls and the central filling material, reducing potential filtrations and increasing the resistance to fracture. Objective: To evaluate through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) the penetration of MTA Fillapex, Grossman sealer and top seal all along the root canal. Methods: In vitro experimental study, in 36 human teeth randomly divided into 3 groups, (n= 12), which were prepared with the Step Back endodontic technique. Each group was divided into 2 subgroups using NaOCl 2.5%, and NaOCl 2.5% + EDTA 17% as irrigating solutions. The root canals were sealed using the lateral condensation technique, longitudinally sectioned to observe through scanning electron microscopy the cervical, medium and apical thirds, the penetration of the cement inside the dentinal tubules. The statistical analysis was performed with SPSS v22 IBM with p < 0.05 and the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. Results: through the Kruskal- Wallis test the Grossman sealer and top seal when using NaOCl + EDTA showed values of p= 0.025 and p= 0.002 in the medium and apical thirds respectively. The Mann-Whitney test showed a value of p= 0.031 in the apical third for the MTA Fillapex when using NaOCl. The median values were MTA Fillapex medium third= 2.000, apical third= 1.000; top seal medium and apical thirds= 4.000. Since the median values between the top seal and Grossman sealer were the same, the values from the variance were used, with a statistically significant result for the Grossman sealer= 0.276 in the medium third and top seal = 0.176 in the apical third. The Mann-Whitney test showed a value p= 0.031 in the apical third for the MTA Fillapex. With a median value of NaOCl= 3.000, NaOCl + EDTA= 1.000. Conclusions: When comparing the filling cements MTA Fillapex, top seal and Grossman sealer using NaOCl + EDTA as an irrigating solution, more penetration from the Grossman sealer was observed in medium third. At the apical third, more penetration from the top seal sealer was observed. The MTA Fillapex cement showed the greatest penetration at the apical third when using NaOCl as an irrigating solution (AU)

Morphological and immunohistochemical analysis of the biocompatibility of resin-modified cements.

The aim of this double-blind randomized study was to evaluate the biocompatibility of resin-modified glass ionomer cements (RMGIC) by means of morphological and immunohistochemical analyses. RMGICs were selected and divided into four groups: Group CK (Crosslink Orthodontic Band Cement); Group RS (Resilience Light Cure Band Cement) Group RMO (RMO Band Cement), Group TP (Transbond Plus Light Cure Band), and Group C (Control-polyethylene). The materials were implanted in rat subcutaneous tissues, randomly selected for this study. After time intervals of 7, 15, and 30 days the tissues were submitted to morphological analysis. In immunohistochemical analysis, the immuno-marking of antibody CD68 was evaluated. The results obtained were statistically analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests (p < .05). In the morphological analysis after 7 days, Groups RS, RMO and TP showed more intense inflammatory infiltrate (p = .004) and only Group RMO presented greater intensity of multinucleated giant cells (p = .027). In the immunohistochemical analysis, Groups RMO and RS were observed to present a larger quantity of CD68+ (p = .004) in the time interval of 7 days and only Group RMO presented statistically significant difference for this parameter after 15 days (p = .026). In the time interval of 30 days, Group RMO presented the largest quantity of multinucleated giant cells (p < .004). The RMGICS Crosslink and Transbond Plus provided significantly better tissue biocompatibility than the Resilience and RMO Cements.

Uso de hidróxido de cálcio e MTA na odontolgia: conceitos, fundamentos e aplicação clínica / Use of calcium hydroxide and mta in dentistry: concepts, rationele and clinical practice

Introdução: atualmente os produtos à base de hidróxido de cálcio são amplamente utilizados e difundidos na odontologia em várias situações clínicas, desde capeador em exposição pulpar à pulpotomias, em virtude de suas propriedades físicas, mecânicas, do baixo custo e de seu próprio mecanismo de ação, representando assim, o material mais próximo do ideal. Objetivo: descrever os conceitos, os fundamentos e a aplicação clínica do Hidróxido de Cálcio e do MTA, por meio de uma revisão da literatura. Material e Métodos: foi realizada uma revisão da literatura, por meio de busca bibliográfica nas seguintes bases de pesquisa online: Lilacs, Scielo, PubMED/Medline e Bireme, com uso dos descritores: hidróxido de cálcio (calcium hydroxide); hidróxido de cálcio e MTA (calcium hydroxide and MTA) e MTA, rastreando artigos relevantes publicados entre o período de 2010 a 2015. Resultados e Discussão: materiais a base de hidróxido de cálcio, são biocompatíveis e apresentam propriedades antimicrobianas, anti-inflamatórias, estimulantes da formação de dentina esclerosada, de tecido ósseo mineralizado além de proteger a polpa contra estímulos termoelétricos e tóxicos, provenientes de alguns materiais restauradores, mantendo assim, a integridade pulpar. São amplamente utilizados para: proteção pulpar, pulpotomias, cimentação protética, forramento cavitário, apicificação e em casos de reabsorção radicular. As formas de apresentação desses materiais pode ser produtos na forma de pó, ou na forma de pastas, autoativadas ou fotoativadas. O Agregado Trióxido Mineral (MTA) apresenta muitas propriedades coincidentes com o hidróxido de cálcio, mas uma das suas principais desvantagens é seu alto custo, o que inviabiliza o rotineiro na clínica, esse material é apresentado na forma de pó e líquido, o qual é composto apenas por água destilada. Conclusão: Diante das várias opções de produtos presentes no mercado, recomenda-se ao profissional a escolha do melhor material para cada caso, incluindo seguir protocolos adequados durante a aplicação dos materiais para alcançar resultados clínicos satisfatórios.

Introduction: products of calcium hydroxide are largely used in a variety of dental clinical condition due to its physical and mechanical properties and its low cost as well as its rationelle. In this contexto, it representes a material close to the ideal. Objective: to describe the concepts, fundamentals and clinical application of Calcium Hydroxide and MTA, through a review of the literature. Materials and Methods: a review of the literature was carried out by means of bibliographic search in the following online databases: Lilacs, Scielo, PubMED/Medline and Bireme, using the descriptors: calcium hydroxide; Calcium hydroxide and MTA, and MTA, tracking relevant articles published between the period 2010-2015. Results and Discussion: materials based on calcium hydroxide, are biocompatible and exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, stimulating properties of the formation of sclerosed dentin, of mineralized bone tissue, besides protecting the pulp against thermoelectric and toxic stimuli from some restorative materials, thus maintaining pulp integrity. They are widely used for: pulp protection, pulpotomies, prosthetic cementation, cavity lining, apicification and in cases of root resorption. The forms of presentation of such materials may be products in the form of powder, or in the form of pastes, either self-activating or photoactivated. The Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) has many properties that coincide with calcium hydroxide, but one of its main disadvantages is its high cost, which makes the routine in the clinic unfeasible. This material is presented in the form of powder and liquid, which is Composed only of distilled water. Conclusion: in view of the various product options present in the market, the professional is advised to choose the best material for each case, including following appropriate protocols during the application of the materials to achieve satisfactory clinical results.