For the purpose of erosion prevention the present study aimed to compare the efficacy of two biomimetic products and a fluoride solution to optimize the protective properties of the pellicle. After 1 min of in situ pellicle formation on bovine enamel slabs, 8 subjects adopted CPP-ACP (GC Tooth Mousse), a mouthwash with hydroxyapatite microclusters (Biorepair), or a fluoride based mouthwash (elmex Kariesschutz) for 1 min each. Afterwards, samples were exposed in the oral cavity for 28 min. Native enamel slabs and slabs exposed to the oral cavity for 30 min without any rinse served as controls. After oral exposure, slabs were incubated in HCl (pH values 2, 2.3, and 3) for 120 s and kinetics of calcium and phosphate release were measured photometrically; representative samples were evaluated by SEM and TEM. The physiological pellicle reduced demineralization at all pH values; the protective effect was enhanced by fluoride. The biomimetic materials also reduced ion release but their effect was less pronounced. SEM indicated no layer formation after use of the different products. However, TEM confirmed the potential accumulation of mineral components at the pellicle surface. The tested products improve the protective properties of the in situ pellicle but not as effectively as fluorides.

Avstängda kärnkraftverk berövar många människor av elektricitet och det skulle ha en negativ inverkan både på företagets framtoning och mänskliga aktiviteter. På grund av detta behöver tillgängligheten av utrustningen i alla byggnaderna som kärnkraftverken består ses till. HVAC-system (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) spelar en viktig roll när det gäller tillgänglighet av utrustning eftersom dessa system ser till pålitligheten är på topp genom att anpassade omgivningsförhållanden till utrustningen. Att designa ventilationssystemet rätt är därför mycket viktigt och måste göras noggrant. Denna rapport introducerar metodologin för att designa och optimera ett ventilationssystem för en av byggnaderna i ett kärnkraftverk. Utöver detta utvecklas och beskrivs en metodologi för att designa ett rökkontrollssystem för en byggnad som ingår i kärnkraftverket. Dessa metodologier har implementerats för en byggnad i en demineraliseringsstation, Hinkley Point C project. / During nuclear power plants shutdown many people could be deprived of electricity and it would have a negative impact both on the company’s image and on people activities. As a consequence, availability of equipments in the different buildings which compose the power plant needs to be assured. HVAC system (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) plays an important role on the reliability of these equipments as it makes sure that ambient conditions in the buildings fit the operating temperature range of the equipments. Consequently sizing a ventilation system is really important and it needs to be carried out seriously. This paper introduces the methodology to size and optimize a ventilation system for nuclear power plants’ building. This paper also develops the methodology used to size a smoke control system in a nuclear related building. Direct application of this methodology has been realised for a specific building which is the demineralization station of Hinkley Point C project.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Background: Non-cavitated caries lesions form due to acid diffusion and demineralization of enamel subsurface with an intact surface layer (SL). Caries lesions progress when the outcome of demineralization and remineralization processes over time is net mineral loss. Lesions that continue to demineralize are called active, while those that display no evidence of further demineralization are called inactive. Micro-computed-tomography (µCT) analysis provides objective non-destructive measurements of the thickness of the surface layer (SL) and severity of caries lesions. Aims: 1) To investigate if visual/tactile suspected active non-cavitated early white spot lesions present a thinner surface layer than inactive ones; 2) To investigate if there is an association between the thickness of the surface layer (SLT) and caries activity, as determined by QLF during dehydration (△QD); 3) To determine lesion severity by comparing lesion volume and maximum depth correlation with △Q value at 15 s from QLF during dehydration. Materials and Methods: Thirty extracted human premolars exhibiting non-cavitated approximal white spot early lesions stored in 0.1.-percent thymol/4C and treated with 5.0-percent NaOCl/30 min were included in the study. Fifteen active and 15 inactive lesions were determined by visual/tactile examinations by consensus of two experienced examiners. Roughness measurements (Ra) were acquired using non-contact optical profilometry. Two-dimensional minimum (2D-min), maximum (2D-max), average (2D-avg) SL and three-dimensional (3D) analyses, volume and depth of lesions were determined from µCT image analysis. A series of fluorescence images were acquired at baseline (hydrated), at 1 s, at 5 s, at 10 s and at 15 s by QLF. During image acquisition, surfaces were dehydrated with continuous-compressed-air. △Q and △Q/s (△QD) were calculated. Data were analyzed using two-sample t-tests and Pearson correlation coefficients (p < 0.05). Results: Surface roughness of active and inactive lesions was not significantly different (p > 0.08). Overall lesion volume and depth in dentin were significantly larger in active lesions (p = 0.022, p = 0.009). SL thickness of active and inactive lesions was not significantly different (2D = 0.121, 3D = 0.080, 2D-avg = 0.446, 2D-min = 0.197, 2D-max = 0.122). △QD at 1s was significantly larger for active lesions (p = 0.046). ΔQ at 15 s of dehydration had a moderate positive association with lesion volume (r = 0.56). △QD had a weak negative association with SL thickness (2D-avg) and (2D-min). Conclusions: 1) Active and inactive non-cavitated lesions show no difference in SL thickness; 2) QLF during dehydration (△QD) does not correlate well with SL thickness; 3) ΔQ at 15 s of dehydration correlates moderately well with lesion volume and is consistent with caries activity assessed by visual/tactile examination.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Objective: This study aimed to evaluate surface microhardness changes in early, incipient, non-cavitated white-spot, enamel caries lesions treated with silver diamine fluoride (SDF) longitudinally. The utilization of silver nitrate and potassium fluoride test groups served as additional controls to assist in evaluating if the remineralization effects were due to the silver or fluoride component in SDF. Hypotheses: 1. SDF treatment will result in increased surface microhardness of early, incipient, non-cavitated white-spot, enamel caries lesions compared to all other tested interventions. 2. Specimen storage for 2-weeks in artificial saliva will result in greater surface rehardening in lesions treated with SDF compared to other tested interventions. Design: This laboratory study had 5 intervention groups (SDF, silver nitrate (AgNO3), potassium fluoride (KF), 5.0-percent sodium fluoride varnish (FV), deionized water (DI)) × 2-time intervals after intervention (immediate & delayed pH-cycling), resulting in 10 groups (n = 18). Early, incipient, non-cavitated white-spot, enamel caries lesions were created in bovine enamel and extent of demineralization was determined using Vickers surface microhardness (VHNlesion). Intervention treatments were applied. Half the specimens from each group underwent immediate 5-day pH-cycling and half were stored in an incubator with artificial saliva for two weeks before undergoing 5-day pH-cycling. After pH-cycling, lesion hardness was evaluated using VHNpost. Specimens were then exposed to a second demineralization challenge and lesion softening was evaluated using VHNsecdem. Surface rehardening was calculated: ΔVHN =VHNpost - VHNlesion. Surface softening was calculated: ΔVHNsecdem =VHNsecdem – VHNpost. Data was analyzed using two-way ANOVA. Results: Immediately cycled, SDF had significantly (p < .0001) greater remineralization than DI, AgNO3, and FV. All delayed cycling groups had significantly (p < .0001) greater remineralization than FV. Significantly greater remineralization was noted in delayed AgNO3 (p < .0001), DI (p = .0003), and FV (p = .0006) compared to immediately cycled. After the second demineralization challenge, FV had significantly less surface softening than AgNO3 (p = 0.0002), DI (p = 0.0003), KF (p = 0.0225), and SDF (p = 0.0388) intervention groups. No significant difference was found between the pH-cycle timings. Conclusion: Based on our findings, FV maybe better suitable than SDF to treat early, incipient, non-cavitated white-spot, enamel caries lesions. Longitudinally, SDF exhibited greater remineralization than both FV and DI groups, though not statistically significant. However, upon a second demineralization challenge, FV significantly outperformed SDF in preventing surface softening. / 2021-09-30

O objetivo deste estudo in vitro foi avaliar a perda mineral no esmalte adjacente a cavidades preparadas com laser de Er,Cr:YSGG e restauradas com diferentes materiais, liberadores ou não de flúor, após desafio ácido. Cento e vinte blocos de esmalte dental de terceiros molares humanos (4 x4 mm) foram aleatoriamente divididas em 12 grupos (n=10) de acordo com a técnica de preparo: G1- alta-rotação (AR); G2- Laser de Er,Cr:YSGG (3W, 20Hz, 53,05 J/cm2)(65% ar, 55% água); G3- Laser de Er,Cr:YSGG (4 W, 20 Hz, 70,74 J/cm2); G4- Laser de Er,Cr:YSGG (5 W, 20 Hz, 88,43 J/cm2). Cada grupo experimental foi dividido em subgrupos, conforme o material restaurador utilizado: 1- cimento de ionômero de vidro (CIV), 2- cimento de ionômero de vidro resino modificado (CIVRM), 3- sistema adesivo e resina composta (RC). As amostras foram submetidas a desafio ácido (pH 4,8) por 7 dias. As concentrações do íon cálcio nas soluções desmineralizadoras (ppm/mm2), nos diferentes tempos (1, 3 e 7 dias), foram analisadas por espectrofotometria de emissão atômica. Os dados obtidos foram analisados usando os testes estatísticos ANOVA e LSD (?=5%) mostrando haver diferenças significativas entre Técnica e Material Restaurador no tempo total. Os menores valores médios da perda de cálcio foram obtidos nos grupos G2 + CIV, G2 + CIVRM e G1 + CIVRM; os maiores valores foram observados nos grupos de G1 + RC, G4 + CIV e G4 + RC. As restaurações de RC apresentaram maior perda mineral que as de CIV e CIVRM; os preparos com laser utilizando menor radiância (53,05J/cm2) apresentaram significante menor desmineralização que as maiores radiâncias (70,74 e 88,43J/cm2). Nenhuma técnica ou material impediu a desmineralização do esmalte. Os resultados deste estudo in vitro sugerem que a realização de preparos cavitários com laser de Er,Cr:YSGG (53,05J/cm2) restaurados com CIV e CIVRM ou alta-rotação e CIVRM foram efetivos na redução da perda mineral e aumento da resistência ácida do esmalte adjacente as restaurações após desafio ácido, com importante potencial em prevenir lesões de cárie secundária. / The aim of this study was to evaluate the enamel calcium loss around cavities prepared by Er,Cr:YSGG laser and restored with different materials after an acid challenge. One hundred and twenty enamel samples obtained from third molars (4 x 4 mm) were randomly divided in 12 groups (n=10) using different techniques: G1- high-speed drill (HD); G2- Er,Cr:YSGG laser (3W, 20Hz, 53.05 J/cm2)(air 65% - water 55%); G3- Er,Cr:YSGG laser (4 W, 20 Hz, 70.74 J/cm2); G4- Er,Cr:YSGG laser (5 W, 20 Hz, 88.43 J/cm2). Each experimental group was divided in subgroups, according to the restorative material: 1 - glass ionomer cement (GIC), 2 - resin modified GIC (RMGIC), 3 - adhesive system and composite resin (C). Samples were submitted to an acid challenge (4.8 pH) for 7 days. The Demineralizing solutions were analyzed in relation to the calcium ion contend (ppm/mm2), in different times (1, 3 and 7 days), under atomic emission spectrometry. ANOVA and LSD tests were performed (?=5%). There were significant difference between Technique and Restorative Material on Total Time. The lower average values of calcium loss were observed on G2 + GIC, G2 + RMGIC, G1 + RMGIC groups; the higher values were observed on G1 + C, G4 +GIC, G4 + C. The composite resin showed higher calcium loss than RMGIC and GIC. The lased cavities using lower fluence (53.05J/cm2) showed significant reduced demineralization than higher fluences (70.74 and 88.43J/cm2). Neither the techniques nor the restorative materials used were able to prevent the enamel demineralization. The findings of this in vitro study suggest that the Er,Cr:YSGG lased cavities (53.05J/cm2) restored with GIC or RMGIC or conventional drill cavities with RMGIC were effective on reducing the mineral loss and enhancing the enamel acid resistant around restorations after the acid challenge, showing an important potential in preventing secondary caries.

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar, por meio da microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), a capacidade de remoção da smear layer dos terços médio e apical do canal radicular utilizando soluções quelantes e desmineralizantes e, quantificar, por meio da espectrometria de absorção atômica com chama, a concentração de íons cálcio presentes nessas soluções após suas utilizações. Vinte e cinco caninos superiores foram preparados pela técnica Free Tip Preparation com 4 instrumentos acima do inicial e irrigados com hipoclorito de sódio 1% a cada troca de instrumento. Os dentes foram distribuídos aleatoriamente em 4 grupos, conforme protocolo utilizado para a irrigação final: G1 - EDTA 15%, G2 - quitosana 0,2%, G3 - ácido cítrico 10%, G4 - ácido acético 1%. O grupo controle (G5) não recebeu irrigação. Foram utilizados 5 mL de cada solução por 3 minutos. Após percorrer toda extensão do canal radicular a solução extravasada pelo forame foi coletada e encaminhada para análise espectrométrica. Os espécimes foram seccionados longitudinalmente e preparados para análise em MEV. As fotomicrografias obtidas foram avaliadas qualitativamente por três examinadores, que atribuíram escores às imagens, conforme a quantidade de smear layer. Os dados obtidos pela MEV foram analisados estatisticamente por meio do Teste de Kruskal-Wallis e Dunn. Para avaliação da espectrometria utilizou-se Tukey-Kramer (one-Way ANOVA). Os resultados mostraram que o EDTA 15%, quitosana 0,2% e ácido cítrico 10% removeram a smear layer de forma semelhante entre si e estatisticamente diferente (p<0,05) do ácido ácético 1% e controle. Não houve diferença na capacidade de limpeza das soluções quando os terços médio e apical foram comparados. A maior concentração de íons cálcio foi observada no grupo do EDTA 15% e quitosana 0,2%, sem diferença entre ambos. O grupo do ácido acético 1% apresentou as menores concentrações e o ácido cítrico 10%, concentrações intermediárias e diferentes estatísticamente dos dois grupos (p<0,01). Concluiu-se que as soluções de EDTA 15%, quitosana 0,2% e ácido cítrico 10% foram eficientes na remoção da smear layer do terço médio e apical do canal radicular. As soluções de EDTA 15% e quitosana 0,2% promoveram o maior efeito desmineralizante, seguidas pelo ácido cítrico 10% e acido acético 1%. / This study aimed to evaluate, by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the ability to remove the smear layer from the apical and middle thirds of the root canal using chelators and demineralizing solutions, and quantify, by atomic absorption spectrophotometry flame, the concentration of calcium ions present in these solutions after their use. Twenty-five canines were prepared by Free Tip Preparation Technique with four instruments above the initial and irrigated with 1% sodium hypochlorite in each change of instrument. The teeth were randomly divided into four groups, according to the protocol used for the final irrigation: G1 - EDTA 15%, G2 - 0.2% chitosan, G3 - citric acid 10%, G4 - 1% acetic acid. The control group (G5) did not receive irrigation. We used 5 mL of each solution for 3 minutes. After irrigating the entire length of the root canal through the apical foramen, the solution was collected and sent to spectrometric analysis. The specimens were sectioned longitudinally and prepared for SEM analysis. The photomicrographs were qualitatively evaluated by three observers, who attributed scores to the images, equivalent to the amount of smear layer removal. The data obtained by SEM was statistically analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests. To evaluate the spectrometer, the Tukey-Kramer (one-way ANOVA) was used. The results showed that 15% EDTA, 0.2% chitosan and 10% citric acid had a similar smear layer removal with statistically different (p <0.05) when compared to 1% acetic acid and the control group. There was no difference between the solutions cleaning ability when the middle and apical thirds were compared. The highest concentration of calcium ions was observed in 15% EDTA group and 0.2% chitosan, with no statistical difference between them. The 1% acetic acid group had the lowest concentration and the 10% citric acid intermediate concentrations with statistical difference between each other (p <0.01). It can be concluded that the solutions of 15% EDTA, 0.2% chitosan and 10% citric acid were effective in removing the smear layer of the middle and apical thirds of the root canal. 15% EDTA solutions and 0.2% chitosan promoted the greatest effect on the demineralization, followed by 10% citric acid and 1% acetic acid.

<p>UVOD Početne karijesne lezije gleđi (bele mrlje) se defini&scaron;u kao područija demineralizovane gleđi, koja nastaju kao posledica neadekvatnog higijensko-dijetetskog režima. Prevencija belih mrlja je neophodna, kako bi se dobio maksimalan učinak terapije fiksnim ortodontskim aparatima. U prevenciji i terapiji belih mrlja se primenjuju preparati na bazi kazein- fosfopeptid &ndash; amorfnog kalcijum fosfata (CPP-ACP) i preparati na bazi fluorida. Ciljevi istraživanja su bili da se ispita prisustvo početnih karijesnih lezija gleđi, nakon tretmana fiksnim ortodontskim aparatima i da se istraži uspe&scaron;nost terapije početnih karijesnih lezija gleđi. MATERIJAL I METODE RADA U studiju je bilo uključeno 100 pacijenata, uzrasta od 15-50 godina, kod kojih je indikovana terapija fiksnim ortodontskim aparatima na Klinici za stomatologiju Vojvodine. Pacijenti su bili podeljeni u dve grupe, eksperimentalnu (pacijenti koji su koristili preparate na bazi kazein- fosfopeptid &ndash; amorfnog kalcijum fosfata i standardne preparate za oralnu higijenu) i kontrolnu (koji su koristili samo standardne preparate za oralnu higijenu). Analizirane su fotografije pacijenata napravljene pre početka tretmana, nakon uklanjanja fiksnih ortodontskih aparata i nakon terapije početnih karijesnih lezija. Formirana je baza podataka, koja je bila kori&scaron;ćena za potrebe ovog istraživanja, u okviru &bdquo;Onyxceph&ldquo; softverskog programa. U istraživanju se koristio upitnik, sastavljen većinom od pitanja zatvorenog tipa. REZULTATI Rezultati istraživanja pokazuju da je većina ispitanika bila ženskog pola (68%). Početne karijesne lezije su bile če&scaron;će dijagnostikovane kod mu&scaron;kog pola. Najveći broj pacijenata je bio iz grupe mlađeg odraslog doba (42%) i adolescenata (32%). Kod 73% pacijenata, koji su pro&scaron;li tretman fiksnim ortodontskim aparatima, dijagnostikovane su početne karijesne lezije zuba na kraju tretmana. Pacijenti koji su vi&scaron;e puta u toku dana konzumirali konditorske proizvode, u toku ortodontskog tretmana, su imali najvi&scaron;i procenat belih mrlja (87,5%). ZAKLJUČCI Potvrđene su obe hipoteze: 1. Prevalencija početnih karijesnih lezija gleđi nakon fiksne ortodontske terapije bila je vi&scaron;a od 60%, kod pacijenata koji su minimum godinu dana nosili fiksni ortodontski aparat. 2. Terapija belih mrlja preparatima Tooth Mousse (CPP-ACP) je dala značajno bolje rezultate, u odnosu na grupu ispitanika koji su koristiti samo standardna sredstva za održavanje oralne higijene. Na osnovu dobijenih rezultata kliničkih istraživanja može se zaključiti da je prevalencija početnih karijesnih lezija gleđi proporcionalno veća kod pacijenata koji su imali slabiju oralnu higijenu u toku ortodontskog tretmana, u poređenju sa pacijentima koji su imali visoku svest o važnosti higijensko-dijetetskog režima. Primena Tooth Mousse pasta u tretmanu početnih karijesnih lezija gleđi od značajne je važnosti za remineralizaciju zubne gleđi. Dužina trajanja ortodontskog tretmana nije dovedena u direktnu vezu sa pojavom početnih karijesnih lezija gleđi.</p> / <p>INTRODUCTION The initial carious lesions (white spots) indicate an area of demineralization of enamel as a result of an inadequate hygiene-dietary regime. The prevention of white spots lesions (WSL) is necessary in order to obtain the maximum effect of the therapy with fixed orthodontic appliances. In the prevention and treatment of white spots, products based on casein-phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) are applied as well as preparations based on fluoride. The aims of the study were to examine the presence of initial carious lesions on the surface of the tooth after treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances and to assess the success of the therapy of initial caries lesions. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 100 patients aged 15-50 who were treated with fixed orthodontic appliances, at the public Dentistry Clinic of Vojvodina. Patients were divided into two groups: experimental (patients who used Tooth Mousse paste and standard oral hygiene products) and control group (using only standard oral hygiene products). The photos of patients were made and analyzed in three stages of the study - before the beginning of the treatment, after the removal of fixed orthodontic appliances and after the therapy of initial caries lesions. Using the &quot;Onyxceph&quot; software program, the database was created, which was used for the purposes of this research. The questionnaire composed mostly of close-ended questions was used for the purpose of this survey. RESULTS The restates of this study indicated that a majority of respondents were female. (68%). The initial carious lesions were more commonly diagnosed in men. The majority of patients with WSL were in group of young adult people (42%) and adolescents (32%). In 73% of all patients who were treated with fixed orthodontic appliances, were diagnosed WSL on the end of the orthodontic treatment. Patients who consumed confectionery products several times during the day, during the orthodontic treatment, had the highest percentage of white spots lesions (87.5%). CONCLUSION Both hypotheses have been confirmed: 1.The prevalence of initial carious lesions of the tooth enamel after fixed orthodontic therapy was higher than 60% in patients who had fixed orthodontic appliances for at least a year. 2. White spot therapy with Tooth Mousse&#39;s products showed significantly better results compared to a group of subjects who only used standard oral hygiene products. On the basis of the obtained results of clinical trials, it can be concluded that the prevalence of initial caries lesions is proportionally greater in patients with lower oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment, compared to patients who had higher awareness of the importance of the hygiene-dietary regime. The use and application of Tooth Mousse paste in the treatment of initial carious lesion is vital for the re-mineralization of the enamel surface.</p>

O objetivo deste estudo in vitro foi avaliar a perda mineral no esmalte adjacente a cavidades preparadas com laser de Er,Cr:YSGG e restauradas com diferentes materiais, liberadores ou não de flúor, após desafio ácido. Cento e vinte blocos de esmalte dental de terceiros molares humanos (4 x4 mm) foram aleatoriamente divididas em 12 grupos (n=10) de acordo com a técnica de preparo: G1- alta-rotação (AR); G2- Laser de Er,Cr:YSGG (3W, 20Hz, 53,05 J/cm2)(65% ar, 55% água); G3- Laser de Er,Cr:YSGG (4 W, 20 Hz, 70,74 J/cm2); G4- Laser de Er,Cr:YSGG (5 W, 20 Hz, 88,43 J/cm2). Cada grupo experimental foi dividido em subgrupos, conforme o material restaurador utilizado: 1- cimento de ionômero de vidro (CIV), 2- cimento de ionômero de vidro resino modificado (CIVRM), 3- sistema adesivo e resina composta (RC). As amostras foram submetidas a desafio ácido (pH 4,8) por 7 dias. As concentrações do íon cálcio nas soluções desmineralizadoras (ppm/mm2), nos diferentes tempos (1, 3 e 7 dias), foram analisadas por espectrofotometria de emissão atômica. Os dados obtidos foram analisados usando os testes estatísticos ANOVA e LSD (?=5%) mostrando haver diferenças significativas entre Técnica e Material Restaurador no tempo total. Os menores valores médios da perda de cálcio foram obtidos nos grupos G2 + CIV, G2 + CIVRM e G1 + CIVRM; os maiores valores foram observados nos grupos de G1 + RC, G4 + CIV e G4 + RC. As restaurações de RC apresentaram maior perda mineral que as de CIV e CIVRM; os preparos com laser utilizando menor radiância (53,05J/cm2) apresentaram significante menor desmineralização que as maiores radiâncias (70,74 e 88,43J/cm2). Nenhuma técnica ou material impediu a desmineralização do esmalte. Os resultados deste estudo in vitro sugerem que a realização de preparos cavitários com laser de Er,Cr:YSGG (53,05J/cm2) restaurados com CIV e CIVRM ou alta-rotação e CIVRM foram efetivos na redução da perda mineral e aumento da resistência ácida do esmalte adjacente as restaurações após desafio ácido, com importante potencial em prevenir lesões de cárie secundária. / The aim of this study was to evaluate the enamel calcium loss around cavities prepared by Er,Cr:YSGG laser and restored with different materials after an acid challenge. One hundred and twenty enamel samples obtained from third molars (4 x 4 mm) were randomly divided in 12 groups (n=10) using different techniques: G1- high-speed drill (HD); G2- Er,Cr:YSGG laser (3W, 20Hz, 53.05 J/cm2)(air 65% - water 55%); G3- Er,Cr:YSGG laser (4 W, 20 Hz, 70.74 J/cm2); G4- Er,Cr:YSGG laser (5 W, 20 Hz, 88.43 J/cm2). Each experimental group was divided in subgroups, according to the restorative material: 1 - glass ionomer cement (GIC), 2 - resin modified GIC (RMGIC), 3 - adhesive system and composite resin (C). Samples were submitted to an acid challenge (4.8 pH) for 7 days. The Demineralizing solutions were analyzed in relation to the calcium ion contend (ppm/mm2), in different times (1, 3 and 7 days), under atomic emission spectrometry. ANOVA and LSD tests were performed (?=5%). There were significant difference between Technique and Restorative Material on Total Time. The lower average values of calcium loss were observed on G2 + GIC, G2 + RMGIC, G1 + RMGIC groups; the higher values were observed on G1 + C, G4 +GIC, G4 + C. The composite resin showed higher calcium loss than RMGIC and GIC. The lased cavities using lower fluence (53.05J/cm2) showed significant reduced demineralization than higher fluences (70.74 and 88.43J/cm2). Neither the techniques nor the restorative materials used were able to prevent the enamel demineralization. The findings of this in vitro study suggest that the Er,Cr:YSGG lased cavities (53.05J/cm2) restored with GIC or RMGIC or conventional drill cavities with RMGIC were effective on reducing the mineral loss and enhancing the enamel acid resistant around restorations after the acid challenge, showing an important potential in preventing secondary caries.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:33:01Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2009-02-16Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T20:24:35Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 guimaraes_ms_dr_arafo.pdf: 1443329 bytes, checksum: 2d3d8b079af9426aadd16dd726576433 (MD5) / O objetivo deste trabalho, dividido em três estudos, foi investigar (1) a reparabilidade de um cimento de ionômero de vidro modificado por resina, (2) o efeito cariostático e (3) a retenção de selantes ionoméricos aderidos ao esmalte não desgastado com sistemas adesivos autocondicionantes simplificados. Materiais e Métodos: Para o estudo 1 foram confeccionados 60 espécimes de cada material, Vitremer (VT) e resina Z250 (RC). Após envelhecimento químico e térmico, eles foram divididos em 3 grupos de acordo com o tratamento mecânico da superfície: ponta diamantada em alta rotação, ponta em ultra-som e sem desgaste. Cada espécime foi reparado com o mesmo material utilizado inicialmente. Aplicou-se na superfície do VT o Vitremer Primer (VP), e para a resina, utilizou-se ácido fosfórico seguido de adesivo Single Bond. Os espécimes foram isolados deixando exposta a interface de união. Após novo envelhecimento, os mesmos foram impregnados por nitrato de prata, seccionados e avaliados quanto à infiltração e formação de fendas. Os dados foram analisados pelos testes de Kruskal-Wallis e Mann-Whitney (α=0,05). No segundo estudo 64 incisivos bovinos foram distribuídos em 4 grupos segundo o tratamento da superfície de esmalte: VP, Prompt L-Pop (Pr), Xeno III (Xe) ou sem tratamento. Um cilindro de VT foi construído em metade dos dentes, enquanto que a RC foi utilizada na outra metade. Os corpos de prova foram 19 submetidos a desafio cariogênico e seccionados, para realização de testes de dureza em três regiões: externa, união e interna, até a profundidade de 300 μm. Os dados transformados em porcentagem de perda mineral foram analisados pelo teste de ANOVA complementado pelo teste de Tukey ao nível de significância de 5%. No terceiro estudo, 20 pares de molares permanentes hígidos foram selecionados de crianças entre 6 e 10 anos. Em um dos dentes foi aplicado... / The purpose of this work, divided into three studies, was to investigate (1) the reparability of a resin-modified glass-ionomer cement, as well as (2) the cariostatic effect and (3) retention of glass-ionomer sealants bonded to enamel with one-step self-etching adhesive systems. Materials and Methods: For the first study, 60 specimens were prepared with Vitremer (VT) and Z250 resin. After chemical and thermal aging, the specimens were divided into 3 groups according to the mechanical treatment of the surface: diamond bur, ultrasound coupled bur or no treatment. Each specimen was repaired with the original restorative material. For VT repairs, Vitremer Primer (VP) was first applied while for composite resin the surface was phosphoric acid etched followed by the application of Single Bond. The specimens were coated with acid resistant varnish except for 1 mm around de interface. After additional aging, the specimens were impregnated by silver nitrate and sectioned medialy for the evaluation of silver infiltration and gap formation in SEM. Data were submitted to Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests (α=0.05). In the second study, 64 bovine teeth were randomly assigned to 4 groups according to the enamel surface treatment: VP, Prompt L-Pop (Pr), Xeno III (Xe) or no treatment. A cylinder of VT was built up in half of the teeth while a composite resin was used in the other half. The teeth were then submitted to a cariogenic challenge after which they 23 were medialy cut. Transversal hardeness evaluation was performed in three regions, external, interface and internal, up to the depth of 300μm. Hardness numbers were converted to percentage of mineral loss and the data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey tests at the level of significance of 5%. For the third study, 20 pairs of sound permanent molars were selected from children between 6 and 10 years of age. One tooth of the pair received... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)

Orientador: Josimeri Hebling / Banca: Elisa Aparecida Maria Giro / Banca: Angela Cristina Cilense Zuanon / Banca: Célia Regina Moreira Lanza / Banca: Darlon Martins Lima / Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho, dividido em três estudos, foi investigar (1) a reparabilidade de um cimento de ionômero de vidro modificado por resina, (2) o efeito cariostático e (3) a retenção de selantes ionoméricos aderidos ao esmalte não desgastado com sistemas adesivos autocondicionantes simplificados. Materiais e Métodos: Para o estudo 1 foram confeccionados 60 espécimes de cada material, Vitremer (VT) e resina Z250 (RC). Após envelhecimento químico e térmico, eles foram divididos em 3 grupos de acordo com o tratamento mecânico da superfície: ponta diamantada em alta rotação, ponta em ultra-som e sem desgaste. Cada espécime foi reparado com o mesmo material utilizado inicialmente. Aplicou-se na superfície do VT o Vitremer Primer (VP), e para a resina, utilizou-se ácido fosfórico seguido de adesivo Single Bond. Os espécimes foram isolados deixando exposta a interface de união. Após novo envelhecimento, os mesmos foram impregnados por nitrato de prata, seccionados e avaliados quanto à infiltração e formação de fendas. Os dados foram analisados pelos testes de Kruskal-Wallis e Mann-Whitney (α=0,05). No segundo estudo 64 incisivos bovinos foram distribuídos em 4 grupos segundo o tratamento da superfície de esmalte: VP, Prompt L-Pop (Pr), Xeno III (Xe) ou sem tratamento. Um cilindro de VT foi construído em metade dos dentes, enquanto que a RC foi utilizada na outra metade. Os corpos de prova foram 19 submetidos a desafio cariogênico e seccionados, para realização de testes de dureza em três regiões: externa, união e interna, até a profundidade de 300 μm. Os dados transformados em porcentagem de perda mineral foram analisados pelo teste de ANOVA complementado pelo teste de Tukey ao nível de significância de 5%. No terceiro estudo, 20 pares de molares permanentes hígidos foram selecionados de crianças entre 6 e 10 anos. Em um dos dentes foi aplicado... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: The purpose of this work, divided into three studies, was to investigate (1) the reparability of a resin-modified glass-ionomer cement, as well as (2) the cariostatic effect and (3) retention of glass-ionomer sealants bonded to enamel with one-step self-etching adhesive systems. Materials and Methods: For the first study, 60 specimens were prepared with Vitremer (VT) and Z250 resin. After chemical and thermal aging, the specimens were divided into 3 groups according to the mechanical treatment of the surface: diamond bur, ultrasound coupled bur or no treatment. Each specimen was repaired with the original restorative material. For VT repairs, Vitremer Primer (VP) was first applied while for composite resin the surface was phosphoric acid etched followed by the application of Single Bond. The specimens were coated with acid resistant varnish except for 1 mm around de interface. After additional aging, the specimens were impregnated by silver nitrate and sectioned medialy for the evaluation of silver infiltration and gap formation in SEM. Data were submitted to Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests (α=0.05). In the second study, 64 bovine teeth were randomly assigned to 4 groups according to the enamel surface treatment: VP, Prompt L-Pop (Pr), Xeno III (Xe) or no treatment. A cylinder of VT was built up in half of the teeth while a composite resin was used in the other half. The teeth were then submitted to a cariogenic challenge after which they 23 were medialy cut. Transversal hardeness evaluation was performed in three regions, external, interface and internal, up to the depth of 300μm. Hardness numbers were converted to percentage of mineral loss and the data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey tests at the level of significance of 5%. For the third study, 20 pairs of sound permanent molars were selected from children between 6 and 10 years of age. One tooth of the pair received... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor