Fatigue strength of several dental ceramics indicated for CAD-CAM monolithic restorations
Abstract This in vitro study evaluated the fatigue strength of different ceramic materials indicated for monolithic restorations. Disc-shaped specimens were made according to ISO 6872 from five different ceramic materials: feldspathic ceramic (FC), polymer-infiltrated ceramic network (PIC), lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (LD), zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramic (ZLS), and high translucent tetragonal zirconia polycrystals doped by yttrium (YZ-HT). After obtaining the mean of each material (n = 5) from monotonic load-to-failure tests, specimens (n = 20) were subjected to fatigue tests (staircase method) usi...
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - June 11, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effects of concentrated growth factors on the angiogenic properties of dental pulp cells and endothelial cells: an in vitro study
In conclusion, concentrated growth factors showed proangiogenic effects on dental pulp cells and endothelial cells and have good application potential for dental pulp revascularization. (Source: Brazilian Oral Research)
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - June 11, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Complications with PMMA compared with other materials used in cranioplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) has been considered a suitable material for cranioplasty. However, no consensus has been reached concerning the best material for cranioplasty with regard to minimizing complications. Thus, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the complication rates of PMMA with those of autologous bone and titanium mesh. This review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42016042725). Systematic searches were conducted on PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science. The focus question was, “ Do PMMA prostheses used in cranioplasty have complications rates similar to those of autologo...
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - June 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Immediate laser-induced hemostasis in anticoagulated rats subjected to oral soft tissue surgery: a double-blind study
Abstract Given the growing trend towards medical indications for continuous use of anticoagulants, the number of patients on these medications continues to rise. The management of patients on oral anticoagulants requiring oral surgical procedures has aroused much controversy. Changes in an anticoagulation regimen are associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism. However, it seems logical and advantageous for the patients ’ health if surgery could be performed without any change to the anticoagulation therapy. In dentistry, high-power lasers have been poorly explored in this field. The hemostatic properties of hi...
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - June 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Comparative study of oral and salivary parameters in patients with and without loss of bone mass
Abstract Osteoporosis is an insidious and increasingly prevalent disease that can cause fractures and affect patients ’ quality of life. The current study comparatively evaluates patients with and without loss of bone mass in terms of salivary calcium, viscosity, and pH. A controlled cross-sectional study was conducted in two groups of 32 postmenopausal women subjected to a bone densitometry scan and later referred for dental management at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The patients were assigned to two groups: Group 1 - patients with low bone mineral density (BMD) and Group 2 - patients without bone mi...
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - June 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Dental caries in schoolchildren: influence of inattention, hyperactivity and executive functions
Abstract Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by inappropriate levels of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or inattention. Individuals with ADHD may present limitations with regard to executive functions and performing activities that involve planning and/or attention/concentration. The aim of the study was to investigate the association between dental caries and signs of ADHD in a representative sample of schoolchildren. A representative sample of 851 schoolchildren aged seven to 12 years was randomly selected from public and private schools. Data acquisition involved a clinical dental examinatio...
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - June 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Pain and temporomandibular disorders in patients with eating disorders
Abstract Orofacial pain and temporomandibular dysfunction may cause chronic facial pain, which may interfere with the emotional state and food intake of patients with eating disorders (ED), such as anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN). Sixty-four patients were assigned to four groups: Group A (AN – restricting subtype): 07; Group B (AN – purging subtype ): 19; Group C (BN): 16; and Group D (control): 22. Complaints of pain are more prevalent in individuals with eating disorders (p<0.004). There are differences between the presence of myofascial pain and the number of hospitalizations (p = 0.046) and the ...
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - June 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Inorganic filler content of resin-based luting agents and the color of ceramic veneers
Abstract The influence of inorganic filler content of resin-based luting agents (RBLAs) on color change ( Δ E00), CIEL*a*b* (individual color coordinates), and translucency parameters (TP) of simulated ceramic laminate veneer (CLV) was investigated. RBLAs with low, intermediate, and high inorganic filler content (55%, 65%, and 75% mass fractions, respectively) were prepared. Feldspar ceramic (Vitablocs Mark II) specimens (1.2 mm × 0.8 mm, A1C shade) were bonded to simulated composite resin substrates (1.6 mm × 1.2 mm, A2D shade) using three experimental and a commercial (RelyX Veneer) RBLA (translucent shade). The Δ E0...
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - June 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Association between metabolic syndrome and periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between metabolic syndrome (MS) and periodontitis (PD), through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Original observational studies assessing the association between MS and PD in adults, published before May 11th (2017), were identified through electronic searches of MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases. The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guideline was used. For studies to be included, they had to mention the criteria used to diagnose MS and to have used at least one clinical measure to diagnose PD...
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - May 24, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Do different strains of E. faecalis have the same behavior towards intracanal medications in in vitro research?
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial action of different endodontic pastes against Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212, isolated from the urinary tract, and compare the action with E. faecalis ATCC 4083, isolated from the root canal. For this purpose, dentin blocks were infected for 21 days with both bacteria at different time-intervals to ensure there would be no cross contamination. After this period, blocks were immersed in the test medications for 7 days, according to the following groups: CH/S, CH/P, CH/CMCP, CH/CHX, CH/DAP and TAP. Images of the samples were captured with a confocal microsco...
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - May 24, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Tissue reaction to Aroeira (Myracrodruon urundeuva) extracts associated with microorganisms: an in vivo study
Abstract: Based on aroeira's (Myracrodruon urundeuva) antimicrobial activity and a future trend to compose intracanal medication, the aim of this study was to assess in vivo inflamatory tissue response to the extracts by edemogenic and histological analysis containing inactivated facultative and anaerobic microorganisms. For edema quantification, eighteen animals were divided into three groups (n = 3, periods: 3 and 6 hours) and 0.2 mL of 1% Evans blue per 100 g of body weight was injected into the penile vein under general anesthesia. After 30 min the animals received a subcutaneous injection in the dorsal region of aqueo...
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - May 24, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Antifungal, antibiofilm, and antiproliferative activities of Guapira graciliflora Mart
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro the antifungal, antibiofilm and antiproliferative activities of the extract from the leaves of Guapira graciliflora Mart. The phytochemical characterization of the extract was performed using electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS). The antimicrobial activity of the extract and its fractions was evaluated using the broth microdilution method against species of Candida. The inhibition of C. albicans biofilm was evaluated based on the number of colony-forming units (CFU) and metabolic activity (MTT). The antiproliferative activity of the extract and its frac...
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - May 24, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Fluoride concentrations in salt marketed in Managua, Nicaragua
Abstract Nicaraguan legislation has established that fluoride concentrations in salt should be 200 – 225 mg/kg, but no report describes fluoride concentrations in salt marketed in this country. We evaluated the fluoride concentrations in 33 packages of salt of 11 brands (n = 3 each) purchased in Managua, Nicaragua. According to the package information, 9 of the 11 brands were fluoridated. Six aliquots of each package were weighed (mean 2.5 ± 0.3 g; n = 198) and dissolved in 0.025 g/ml water. Duplicates of 1.0 ml of solutions prepared were buffered (1:1; v/v) with TISAB II. Fluoride concentrations were determined with io...
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - May 24, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Chlorhexidine and proanthocyanidin enhance the long-term bond strength of resin-based endodontic sealer
In conclusion, BS decreased with time and AH Plus had higher BS than EndoREZ in untreated dentin; however, CHX or PA enhanced long-term BS of EndoREZ. Overall, dentin treatment affected failure pattern and resin-dentin interface morphology, particularly for EndoREZ. (Source: Brazilian Oral Research)
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - May 24, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
The effect of hydrofluoric acid and resin cement formulation on the bond strength to lithium disilicate ceramic
Abstract To investigate how the hydrofluoric acid (HF) concentrations applied to a lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (EMX) affects the surface morphology and microtensile bond strength ( μ TBS) of ceramics to dentin, using light-cured resin cements with or without UDMA. Sixty-three EMX square ceramic blocks were etched for 20 seconds using different HF concentrations (1%, 5% and 10%) and luted to dentin using two types of resin cement combinations: BisGMA/TEGDMA and BisGMA/TEGDMA/UDMA (n = 10). Each bonded EMX-dentin block was sectioned to obtain 1 mm2 sticks for μ TBS evaluation. Half of the sticks were tested after 24 h...
Source: Brazilian Oral Research - May 24, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
