In situ evaluation of the remineralizing capacity of pit and fissure sealants containing amorphous calcium phosphate and/or fluoride.

OBJECTIVE: This in situ study evaluated the remineralizing potential of pit and fissure sealants containing amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) and/or fluoride in artificially induced carious lesions on smooth enamel surfaces. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Ten volunteers who wore acrylic palatal devices were enrolled in this 5-day double-blind study and assigned to one of the following five groups: (I) demineralized enamel slab+Fluroshield (sealant with fluoride); (II) demineralized enamel slab+Aegis (sealant with ACP); (III) demineralized enamel slab+experimental sealant with fluoride (ESF); (IV) demineralized enamel slab+experimental sealant with fluoride/ACP (ACP-F); and (V) demineralized enamel slab (control). After the experimental period, the percentage of surface microhardness recovery (%SMHR) and the integrated loss of subsurface hardness (DeltaKHN) were evaluated. The concentrations of fluoride, calcium and phosphorus in enamel were also determined. RESULTS: The sealants containing ACP and/or fluoride presented a higher remineralizing capacity (%SMHR and DeltaKHN) than that of the control group. Aegis provided either more efficient or similar remineralization than the other sealants. The association between ACP and fluoride did not show a greater efficacy in the remineralization. F, Ca and P concentrations in enamel varied according to the group. CONCLUSION: The pit and fissure sealants containing ACP were able to promote remineralization of artificially induced carious lesions on smooth enamel surfaces.

Effect of pH variations in a cycling model on the properties of restorative materials.

This study evaluated the effect of cycling various pH demineralizing solutions on the surface hardness, fluoride release and surface properties of restorative materials (Ketac-Fil Plus, Vitremer, Fuji II LC, Freedom and Fluorofil). Thirty specimens of each material were made and the surface hardness measured. The specimens were randomized into five groups according to the pH (4.3; 4.6; 5.0; 5.5 and 6.2) of the demineralizing solution. The specimens were submitted to pH-cycling for 15 days. The specimens remained in the demineralizing solution for six hours and in the remineralizing solution for 18 hours. Then, the surface hardness (SH) was remeasured and the surface properties were assessed. Fluoride release was determined daily. Data from SH and the percentage of alteration in surface hardness were analyzed by analysis of variance (p < 0.05); the Kruskal-Wallis test was performed for the fluoride release results. When hardness was compared, the variation in pH led to a positive correlation for glass ionomer cements and a negative correlation for fluoride release. For polyacid-modified resin composites, a negative correlation was found with regards to fluoride release; no significant correlation was observed for hardness. Surface properties were influenced: an acidic pH led to a greater alteration, except for polyacid-modified resin composites. The pH of the demineralizing solution influenced fluoride release from the tested materials. The pH variation altered hardness and surface properties of glass ionomer cements but did not influence polyacid-modified resin composites.

Microhardness and fluoride release of restorative materials in different storage media.

This study evaluated the surface microhardness and fluoride release of 5 restorative materials - Ketac-Fil Plus, Vitremer, Fuji II LC, Freedom and Fluorofil - in two storage media: distilled/deionized water and a pH-cycling (pH 4.6). Twelve specimens of each material, were fabricated and the initial surface microhardness (ISM) was determined in a Shimadzu HMV-2000 microhardness tester (static load Knoop). The specimens were submitted to 6- or 18-h cycles in the tested media. The solutions were refreshed at the end of each cycle. All solutions were stored for further analysis. After 15-day storage, the final surface microhardness (FSM) and fluoride release were measured. Fluoride dose was measured with a fluoride-specific electrode (Orion 9609-BN) and digital ion analyzer (Orion 720 A). The variables ISM, FSM and fluoride release were analyzed statistically by analysis of variance and Tukey's test (p<0.05). There was significant difference in FSM between the storage media for Vitremer (pH 4.6 = 40.2 +/- 1.5; water = 42.6 +/- 1.4), Ketac-Fil Plus (pH 4.6 = 73.4 +/- 2.7; water = 58.2 +/- 1.3) and Fluorofil (pH 4.6 = 44.3 +/- 1.8; water = 38.4 +/- 1.0). Ketac-Fil Plus (9.9 +/- 18.0) and Fluorofil (4.4 +/- 1.3) presented higher fluoride release in water, whereas Vitremer (7.4 +/- 7.1), Fuji II LC (5.7 +/- 4.7) and Freedom (2.1 +/- 1.7) had higher fluoride release at pH 4.6. Microhardness and fluoride release of the tested restorative materials varied according to the storage medium.

Microhardness and fluoride release of restorative materials in different storage media

This study evaluated the surface microhardness and fluoride release of 5 restorative materials - Ketac-Fil Plus, Vitremer, Fuji II LC, Freedom and Fluorofil - in two storage media: distilled/deionized water and a pH-cycling (pH 4.6). Twelve specimens of each material, were fabricated and the initial surface microhardness (ISM) was determined in a Shimadzu HMV-2000 microhardness tester (static load Knoop). The specimens were submitted to 6- or 18-h cycles in the tested media. The solutions were refreshed at the end of each cycle. All solutions were stored for further analysis. After 15-day storage, the final surface microhardness (FSM) and fluoride release were measured. Fluoride dose was measured with a fluoride-specific electrode (Orion 9609-BN) and digital ion analyzer (Orion 720 A). The variables ISM, FSM and fluoride release were analyzed statistically by analysis of variance and Tukey's test (p<0.05). There was significant difference in FSM between the storage media for Vitremer (pH 4.6 = 40.2 ± 1.5; water = 42.6 ± 1.4), Ketac-Fil Plus (pH 4.6 = 73.4 ± 2.7; water = 58.2 ± 1.3) and Fluorofil (pH 4.6 = 44.3 ± 1.8; water = 38.4 ± 1.0). Ketac-Fil Plus (9.9 ± 18.0) and Fluorofil (4.4 ± 1.3) presented higher fluoride release in water, whereas Vitremer (7.4 ± 7.1), Fuji II LC (5.7 ± 4.7) and Freedom (2.1 ± 1.7) had higher fluoride release at pH 4.6. Microhardness and fluoride release of the tested restorative materials varied according to the storage medium.

Este estudo avaliou as propriedades de microdureza de superfície e liberação de flúor de 5 materiais restauradores (Ketac-Fil Plus, Vitremer, Fuji II LC, Freedom e Fluorofil) em dois meios de imersão: água destilada/deionizada e modelo de ciclagem de pH (4,6). Doze corpos-de-prova de cada material foram confeccionados e tiveram a microdureza de superfície inicial (MSI) determinada utilizando o microdurômetro Shimadzu HMV-2000 Micro Hardness Tester (carga estática Knoop). Os corpos-de-prova foram submetidos a ciclos de 6 e 18 h para os dois meios de imersão. A cada final de ciclo as soluções foram substituídas e armazenadas. Após 15 dias de imersão, a microdureza de superfície final (MSF) e a liberação de flúor foram determinadas. A dosagem de flúor foi feita com um eletrodo específico combinado para íon flúor (9609 BN - Orion) e analisador de íons digital (Orion 720 A). As variáveis MSI, MSF e liberação de flúor foram submetidas à análise de variância e teste de Tukey (p<0,05). Houve diferença estatisticamente significante na MSF entre os meios de imersão para o Vitremer (pH 4,6 = 40,2 ± 1,5; água = 42,6 ± 1,4), Ketac-Fil Plus (pH 4,6 = 73,4 ± 2,7; água = 58,2 ± 1,3) e Fluorofil (pH 4,6 = 44,3 ± 1,8; água = 38,4 ± 1,0). O Ketac-Fil Plus (9,9 ± 18,0) e o Fluorofil (4,4 ± 1,3) liberaram mais flúor na água; o Vitremer (7,4 ± 7,1), Fuji II LC (5,7 ± 4,7) e o Freedom (2,1 ± 1,7) no pH 4,6. A microdureza e liberação de flúor dos materiais restauradores estudados variaram de acordo com o meio de imersão.

Erupção dental de crianças portadoras da síndrome de Down e crianças fenotipicamente normais: estudo comparativo / The dental eruption of children bearing the Down syndrome and normal children: a comparative study

A criança com síndrome de Down, apresenta retardo mental e exibe inúmeras anomalias bucais e faciais de interesse odontológico. A erupção dental e sua seqüência é muito importante para o diagnóstico de alterações do desenvolvimento buco maxilo facial, bem como para a elaboração de um adequado plano de prevenção e tratamento dessas alterações. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar, através de um estudo comparativo, a erupção dental de crianças com síndrome de Down e de crianças fenotipicamente normais. Foram examinadas 115 crianças com síndrome de Down e 115 crianças fenotipicamente normais, com idades de 1 a 12 anos e de ambos os gêneros. Face aos resultados obtidos, conclui-se: ligeiro atraso na erupção dental, tanto dos dentes decíduos quanto dos permanentes, nas crianças com síndrome de Down, quando comparadas com as normais; as crianças com síndrome de Down não exibiram dentes erupcionados antes de 1 ano de idade; a dentição decídua, das crianças com síndrome de Down, se completa entre 3 e 4 anos de idade, e os incisivos laterais permanentes, superiores e inferiores, apresentaram erupção atrasada

Avaliação in situ da capacidade remineralizadora de selantes que contenham fosfato de cálcio amorfo e/ou fluoreto / In situ evaluation of the remineralizing capacity of sealants containing amorphous calcium phosphate and/or fluoride

O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar in situ o potencial remineralizador de selantes que contenham fosfato de cálcio amorfo e/ou fluoreto com lesão artificial de cárie em esmalte de superfície lisa. Dez voluntários participaram desse estudo triplo cego com duração de 5 dias para cada grupo (esmalte desmineralizado + Fluroshield, esmalte desmineralizado + Aegis (ACP), esmalte desmineralizado + Fluoreto (experimental), esmalte desmineralizado + ACP + Fluoreto (experimental) e esmalte desmineralizado – Controle) e intervalo de 7 dias entre eles. Dez dias antes do início e durante todo o experimento os voluntários utilizaram dentifrício não fluoretado. Após o período experimental, foram avaliadas a porcentagem de recuperação de microdureza de superfície (%MDS), recuperação da área mineral integrada (_Z) e determinada a concentração de fluoreto (μg F/mm3), cálcio (μg Ca/mm3) e fósforo (μg P/mm3) presentes no esmalte. Os dados obtidos da %MDS e _Z foram submetidos à Análise de Variância seguida do teste de Tukey, e os do fluoreto, cálcio e fósforo foram submetidos ao teste de Kruskal-Wallis (p<0,05). Todas as variáveis foram submetidas à análise de regressão e ajustadas de acordo com a tendência. Os grupos de materiais com fluoreto e/ou ACP apresentaram maior capacidade remineralizadora (%MDS e _Z) quando comparado com o grupo Controle. O grupo com apenas ACP apresentou resultado melhor ou semelhante quando comparado com os outros grupos e a associação do ACP e fluoreto não mostrou ser mais eficiente. A lesão de cárie mostrou-se mais remineralizada na distância de 150 ìm quando comparada com a de 600 ìm para os valores de %MDS. As concentrações de fluoreto, cálcio e fósforo presentes no esmalte variaram de acordo com o grupo analisado. Entre as variáveis avaliadas, somente foi verificada correlação entre %MDS e _Z. Concluiu-se que os selantes que contêm fosfato de cálcio amorfo e/ou fluoreto foram capazes de promover a remineralização da lesão artificial da cárie ...