Thesis (M.S.)--School of Dentistry. University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2008. / "A thesis in oral biology." Advisor: Mary P. Walker. Typescript. Vita. Title from "catalog record" of the print edition Description based on contents viewed Aug. 07, 2009. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 39-45). Online version of the print edition.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:33:01Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2007-09-06Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T20:24:31Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 vieira_aem_dr_araca.pdf: 862313 bytes, checksum: 73131cab7febe9ed9ca73177596b76b0 (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Bisco Inc., Il, Usa / Bosworth Company, Il, Usa / O presente trabalho avaliou a capacidade da microtomografia de raios-X (XMT) laboratorial e síncrotron para mensurar coeficientes de absorção linear em escala micrométrica em estudos in vitro utilizando dentes bovinos e ciclagem de pH. Sendo assim, este estudo foi desenvolvido em cinco manuscritos, com os seguintes objetivos: traçar parâmetros e determinar um protocolo para a quantificação do conteúdo mineral de esmalte bovino utilizando XMT laboratorial e síncrotron; analisar a estrutura da junção amelo-dentinária em incisivos bovinos utilizando XMT síncrotron; determinar o potencial anti-cárie do fosfato de cálcio amorfo (ACP) presente em selantes de fóssulas e fissuras, utilizando dentes bovinos, ciclagem de pH, microdureza de superfície e XMT síncrotron; e avaliar, através de análise de microdureza de superfície e XMT síncrotron, a capacidade de uma pasta contendo CPP-ACP para ativar a remineralização do esmalte dental. Os resultados obtidos mostram que: a XMT propiciou a determinação da quantidade mineral com uma precisão mais adequada, sendo a melhor resolução espacial obtida através da luz síncrotron; a junção amelo-dentinária apresentou-se menos mineralizada que a dentina ou esmalte; o fosfato de cálcio amorfo presente nos materiais testados não foi capaz de inibir a desmineralização ou ativar a remineralização do esmalte bovino, em ciclagem de pH, tanto quanto os íons flúor. Conclui-se que a XMT é capaz de determinar pequenas alterações na mineralização do dente bovino após ciclagem de pH. / This study evaluated the ability of laboratory and synchrotron X-ray microtomography (XMT) for measuring linear attenuation coefficient at micrometer scale of in vitro studies using bovine teeth and pH-cycling. For that, this study included five papers, with the following aims: to define parameters and a protocol for quantification of mineral content of bovine enamel using laboratory and synchrotron XMT; to analyze the dentinoenamel junction (DEJ) structure in bovine incisors using synchrotron XMT; to determine the anti-caries potential of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) in pit and fissure sealants, using bovine teeth, pH-cycling, surface hardness and synchrotron XMT; and to evaluate, through surface hardness analysis and synchrotron XMT, the ability of a CPP-ACP paste to enhance enamel remineralization. The results showed that: XMT provided mineral quantification with an adequate precision; synchrotron microtomography provided the best spatial resolution; DEJ was less mineralized on the average than dentin or enamel; addition of ACP to the materials did not inhibit demineralization or enhance remineralization of bovine enamel in a pH-cycling as fluoride ions. It was possible to conclude that XMT can determine small alterations in the mineralization of bovine tooth after pH-cycling.

Orientador: Alberto Carlos Botazzo Delbem / Banca: Robson Frederico Cunha / Banca: Cássia Cilene Dezan Garbelini / Banca: Cínthia Pereira Machado Tabchoury / Banca: Célio Percinoto / Resumo: O presente trabalho avaliou a capacidade da microtomografia de raios-X (XMT) laboratorial e síncrotron para mensurar coeficientes de absorção linear em escala micrométrica em estudos in vitro utilizando dentes bovinos e ciclagem de pH. Sendo assim, este estudo foi desenvolvido em cinco manuscritos, com os seguintes objetivos: traçar parâmetros e determinar um protocolo para a quantificação do conteúdo mineral de esmalte bovino utilizando XMT laboratorial e síncrotron; analisar a estrutura da junção amelo-dentinária em incisivos bovinos utilizando XMT síncrotron; determinar o potencial anti-cárie do fosfato de cálcio amorfo (ACP) presente em selantes de fóssulas e fissuras, utilizando dentes bovinos, ciclagem de pH, microdureza de superfície e XMT síncrotron; e avaliar, através de análise de microdureza de superfície e XMT síncrotron, a capacidade de uma pasta contendo CPP-ACP para ativar a remineralização do esmalte dental. Os resultados obtidos mostram que: a XMT propiciou a determinação da quantidade mineral com uma precisão mais adequada, sendo a melhor resolução espacial obtida através da luz síncrotron; a junção amelo-dentinária apresentou-se menos mineralizada que a dentina ou esmalte; o fosfato de cálcio amorfo presente nos materiais testados não foi capaz de inibir a desmineralização ou ativar a remineralização do esmalte bovino, em ciclagem de pH, tanto quanto os íons flúor. Conclui-se que a XMT é capaz de determinar pequenas alterações na mineralização do dente bovino após ciclagem de pH. / Abstract: This study evaluated the ability of laboratory and synchrotron X-ray microtomography (XMT) for measuring linear attenuation coefficient at micrometer scale of in vitro studies using bovine teeth and pH-cycling. For that, this study included five papers, with the following aims: to define parameters and a protocol for quantification of mineral content of bovine enamel using laboratory and synchrotron XMT; to analyze the dentinoenamel junction (DEJ) structure in bovine incisors using synchrotron XMT; to determine the anti-caries potential of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) in pit and fissure sealants, using bovine teeth, pH-cycling, surface hardness and synchrotron XMT; and to evaluate, through surface hardness analysis and synchrotron XMT, the ability of a CPP-ACP paste to enhance enamel remineralization. The results showed that: XMT provided mineral quantification with an adequate precision; synchrotron microtomography provided the best spatial resolution; DEJ was less mineralized on the average than dentin or enamel; addition of ACP to the materials did not inhibit demineralization or enhance remineralization of bovine enamel in a pH-cycling as fluoride ions. It was possible to conclude that XMT can determine small alterations in the mineralization of bovine tooth after pH-cycling. / Doutor

Manganese dioxide compounds are preferred curing agents for Polysulphide resins used as sealants in industry. These are required to have consistent setting characteristics and the investigation was initiated to characterise a number of proffered compounds of this type an to establish criteria by which an informed choice could be made of an optimum curing ages for a specific set of conditions. Several different chemical and physical properties were examined and critical parameters were established. A compound - sodium birnessite- was identified as a significant agent in the determination of curing properties. It was synthesised and its curing properties alone and in combination with other manganese dioxide compounds was evaluated. In an effort to find a specific reaction which might be used to characterise manganese dioxide curing agents it was decided to examine the classical reaction between these compounds and potassium chlorate. A literature search revealed major contradictions in the reported conditions under which potassium chlorate undergoes thermal decomposition as result of which it was decided to study the decomposition of potassium chlorate alone and in the presence of manganese dioxide and other catalysts. During this investigation a hitherto unreported high temperature structural change in potassium chlorate at 341° C was identified. The existence of this reversible change was confirmed by Powder Diffraction X-Ray analysis and an orthorhombic (near tetragonal) more open structure was assigned to it. It is suggested that the rapid decomposition of potassium chlorate in the solid state presence of catalysts is related to this change to a more open structure.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / This clinical study investigated the efficacy of the new LED LCU technology when compared to that of the QTH LCU by evaluating retention and wear of Clinpro (3M ESPE) sealant material over six months of function. This study was designed as a split mouth, randomized clinical study. Sealants were placed and polymerized on contralateral teeth of 35 patients, 33 of which successfully completed the study. The sealants were evaluated for clinical retention at baseline, three months, and six months by two evaluators. For the wear analysis, the area of the sealant wear at six months is reported. Nine pairs of molars and 22 pairs of premolar teeth were used. This sample size is smaller than the original sample used for clinical evaluation, because a number of the baseline impressions had to be discarded due to poor impression quality. Subsequent impressions were taken at three months, and six months. Epoxy replicas were made from the impressions and the occlusal surface of each replica was digitized using SigmaScan software. A cummulative legit model was applied to the clinical data, and a linear model was applied to the wear analysis. The results for clinical retention over the six months of function were as follows. At Baseline, for the QTH, 97.3 percent of the teeth received an Alpha score; 2.7 percent received a score of B. For the LED, 87.7 percent received a score of A; 12.3 percent received a score of B. At three months follow-up, for the QTH, 93.1 percent received a score of A; 6.9 percent received a score of B. For the LED, 86.1 percent received a score of A; 12.5 percent received a score of B, and 1.14 percent received a score of C. At six months follow-up, for QTH; 91.7 percent received a score of A; 8.3 percent received a score of B. For the LED, 83.3 percent received a score of A; 15.3 percent received a score of B, and 1.14 percent received a score of C. The hypothesis was that there would be no significant difference in clinical retention and wear of Clinpro's sealant polymerized with the QTH or the LED light sources over six months of function. Based on the results of this clinical study, the following conclusions can be made: 1) At baseline, Clinpro's sealant polymerized with QTH light source showed marginally significant better retention than LED light source (p-value 0.05001). 2) There was no significant difference between light sources for sealant clinical retention at three-month and six-month follow up visits. 3) Wear analysis resulted in marginally significant more wear for molar sealants polymerized with LED LCU (p-value 0.0755). 4) Wear analysis showed no significant difference for premolar sealants polymerized with either light source.

Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) / BACKGROUND: The application of dental sealants is a recommended procedure to prevent and control dental caries. However, despite strong evidence for the safety and effectiveness of dental sealants, their use still remains low, especially among children from lower socioeconomic communities. The World Health Organization (WHO), Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) strongly endorse the implementation of school based dental sealant programmes as a community-based preventive strategy to increase sealant use and reduce dental caries. However, in the WHO African Region, oral health is seen as a very low priority and this is compounded by limited technical and managerial resources. The availability of human resources and equipment are crucial for the successful placement of dental sealants. A gap in the research literature was identified for determining the effectiveness of fissure sealants placed under field conditions. AIM: To evaluate the caries preventive effect as well as retention status of a resin-based fissure sealant that was placed under field conditions as part of a school based sealant programme. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted at two primary schools in close proximity of each other in the same low socio-economic area in Beaufort West, South Africa. The study population consisted of grade two children between the ages of 7-9 years who had fully erupted first permanent molar teeth. The case group consisted of 100 learners who received dental sealants on caries-free first permanent molar teeth 12 months earlier. The control group consisted of a random selection of the same number of learners from the adjacent school. Dental caries on the occlusal surfaces of the first permanent molar teeth was detected by making use of the decayed (D) portion of the decayed, missing and filled tooth (DMFT) score, while a separate diagnosis distinguished between cavitated and non-cavitated lesions. Sealant retention was determined by a calibrated examiner who was not involved in the placement of the sealants. RESULTS: The response rate of the study was 80.0% (n=100) and 78.9% (n=356) of the fissure sealants that were originally placed were evaluated. When the sealants were placed in 2013, 52.0% of the children were female and at the 12 month follow-up, 51.3% were female. The average age of the female children at follow-up was 8 years and 4 months (99.9 months) and 8 years and 5 months (101.8 months) for the males. The standard deviation of the gender profiles differed by 1 month only and implies an equal distribution of age between female and male children throughout the study. Just less than ten per cent (7.8%) of the sealants were fully intact at the 12 month follow-up examination and 91% were totally lost, which is a higher sealant loss rate than what is generally reported on in the literature. Of the 7.8% fully retained sealants, a statistically significant proportion (p=0.044) were found on the mandibular molar teeth. The caries incidence rate in the sealed group was 7.1% versus 9.1% in the control group. Relative risk (RR) calculations was slightly lower for the sealed (RR=0.79) than the unsealed (RR=1.02) teeth. CONCLUSION: The study showed a 2% lower caries prevalence rate on the occlusal surfaces of the sealed versus the unsealed teeth. However, this does not represent a statistically significant finding (P=0.39). The study also showed a low retention rate for the resin-based sealants placed under field conditions (12 month retention rate of 7.8%). The results from this study has therefore shown that resin-based fissure sealants placed on grade 1 learners under field conditions appear to be not ideal in preventing the onset of dental caries on the occlusal surfaces of the first permanent molar teeth.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Occlusal pits and fissures are ideal places for caries development. Placement of dental sealants has been reported to be effective in preventing this process. However, the effectiveness of dental sealants has been reported to be influenced by clinical factors, such as preparation and placement techniques. A report recently published by the American Dental Association on the clinical recommendations for use of pit-and-fissure sealants included critical evaluation and a summary of relevant scientific evidence on the use of sealants aimed at assisting clinicians. The report addressed concerns such as: Does placing sealants over early (noncavitated) lesions prevent progression of the lesions? Are there any techniques that could improve sealants’ retention and ffectiveness in caries prevention? The investigators concluded that there is limited and conflicting evidence to support that mechanical preparation with a bur results in higher retention rates in children and recommend that pit-and-fissure sealants should be placed on early (noncavitated) carious lesions. The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate two methods of fissure treatment before sealant placement on different caries levels. In this study, 135 extracted human molars (ICDAS codes 0 to 2) were collected and ranked by a calibrated examiner into three groups. These were further divided into three subgroups (nine total). Occlusal surfaces were prepared with: 1) a ¼-mm round bur, 2) air abrasion, and 3) no treatment as a control. All groups were etched with 3.0- percent phosphoric acid for 15 seconds, rinsed thoroughly, and dried with an air water syringe. Opaque dental sealants were placed on the etched occlusal surfaces according to the accepted clinical standards and light-cured for 30 seconds. All groups were thermocycled for 5000 cycles. The roots of the teeth were painted with nail varnish, root apices were sealed with wax, and the occlusal surfaces were immersed in 1.0-percent methylene blue for a full 24 hours. The next day the teeth were cleaned, and the roots were sectioned to expose the crowns. Crowns were cut along the occlusal surfaces in the buccolingual direction. The sectioned surfaces were examined under the Nikon SMZ 1500 microscope for sealant penetration in the fissure and microleakage along the sealant enamel interface. The analyses were performed on a transformation of the sealant penetration percentage commonly used for calculated percentages: sin-1(p1/2). The effects of the type of group, the ICDAS code, and the fissure type on sealant penetration percentage were compared using ANOVA. The effects on microleakage and bubbles were compared using GEE methods applied to logistic regression. The effects on dye penetration were compared using GEE methods applied to cumulative logistic regression to account for the ordered categories of the dye penetration scale. In the findings of sealant penetration, the group type did not have a significant effect on sealant penetration (p = 0.195). ICDAS codes had a significant effect on sealant penetration (p = 0.0113) where ICDAS Code 0 had greater penetration than ICDAS codes 1 and 2. Fissure type had a significant effect on sealant penetration (p = 0.0001) where fissure types V and U had greater sealant penetration than Fissure types Y and W. In the findings of microleakage, the type of group had a significant effect on microleakage (p = 0.0004) where the abrasion group had increased microleakage as compared with the 1/4 round bur and control groups. ICDAS code had a significant effect on microleakage (p = 0.0022) where ICDAS code 0 had less microleakage as compared with ICDAS code 1 and 2. Fissure types V, U, Y, and W did not have a significant effect on microleakage (p = 0.721).

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / While most sealants available are resin-based, glass ionomer-based cements can be used as sealants, with the advantage of being more tolerant to moisture during placement and of releasing fluoride. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of different fissure conditioning techniques on penetration and microleakage of glass ionomer (GI) and resin-modified glass ionomer cements (RMGI) used as sealants. Clinically sound extracted human molars were distributed into nine experimental groups (n = 15 each). Group 1 (control) was sealed with resin-based sealant (Delton) following clinically accepted techniques. Groups 2 through 6 were sealed with RMGI (Vitremer) after having the fissure conditioned with either polyacrylic acid (RMGI-control), 35-percent H3PO4, low viscosity 35-percent H3PO4 with a surfactant, self-etch conditioner, or 35-percent H3PO4 followed by self-etch conditioner. Groups 7 through 9 were sealed with GI sealant (Fuji Triage) after having the fissures conditioned with either polyacrylic acid (GI-control), 35- percent H3PO4 or low viscosity 35-percent H3PO4 with a surfactant. After aging through thermocycling (2500 cycles), specimens were incubated in methylene blue for four hours and sectioned at multiple locations. Digital images were obtained using a digital stereomicroscope, and microleakage was determined by scoring the dye penetration along the enamel-sealant interface. The penetration of the material was determined by calculating the percentage of the total length of the fissure penetrated by the material. Results: The use of self etch-conditioner significantly increased RMGI penetration, while surface conditioning with 35-percent phosphoric acid with surfactant significantly decreased microleakage of GI. The resin-based sealant placed after 35-percent phosphoric acid surface conditioning showed the best penetration and the least level of microleakage. In conclusion, results from this study suggest that the placement of glass ionomer-based sealants can be enhanced by modifying current conditioning methods.

Este estudo procurou verificar o efeito de dois selantes no tratamento de lesões cariosas não cavitadas em dentina, no que diz respeito à progressão da cárie na superfície oclusal de molares permanentes, em adolescentes com idades entre 11 e 15 anos. A amostra do estudo constituiu-se de 28 dentes: 14 selados com selante resinoso (Fluroshield®, Denstply), no grupo Gres, e 14 selados com selante ionomérico (RIVA Protect®, SDI), no grupo Gciv. A avaliação dos desfechos se deu por meio da análise dos exames radiográficos inicial e após 12 meses de acompanhamento; através de dois métodos: avaliação radiográfica qualitativa e quantitativa. A análise qualitativa foi realizada por um único examinador devidamente calibrado (Kappa = 0,837) com o uso de negatoscópio em sala escura e lupa de aumento 10x, e considerou como sucesso do tratamento a regressão ou paralisação da lesão; e insucesso, a evolução da lesão cariosa. A análise quantitativa se deu por meio da comparação entre os coeficientes de densidade radiográfica obtidos através do software DIGORA®, observando aumento (sucesso) ou diminuição (insucesso) dos coeficientes de densidade. Após a avaliação qualitativa, observou-se sucesso do tratamento em 64,3% dos casos (n=9) do grupo Gciv e 85,7% (n=12) do grupo Gres, sem diferença estatística entre os grupos (p=0,39). A avaliação quantitativa mostrou que no Gres foi observado um aumento significante dos coeficientes de densidade (p=0,003) e no Gciv se observou uma estabilidade dos coeficientes após 12 meses (p=0,49). Desta forma, pode-se concluir que, nas condições deste estudo, o uso de selantes de sulcos e fóssulas mostrou-se eficaz no tratamento de lesões cariosas. / This study examined the effect of two sealants in the treatment of non-cavitated occlusal carious lesions, regarding to the progression or arresting of the lesions in permanent molars in adolescents 11 to 15 years age. The sample consisted of 28 teeth: 14 sealed with resin-based sealant (Fluroshield®, Denstply), Gres group, and 14 sealed with glass ionomer sealant (RIVA Protect®, SDI), Gciv group. Caries progression was monitored by radiographic examination, using two methods: qualitative and quantitative trough radiographic evaluation. Qualitative analysis was performed by a single calibrated examiner (Kappa = 0.837) using light box in a darkened room and 10x magnifying glass, and considered as success treatment the regression or interruption of the injury caries, and failure treatment, the evolution of the lesion carious. Quantitative analysis occurred by comparing the radiographic density coefficient obtained through software DIGORA®, observing increased (success) or decreased (failure) of the coefficients. After the qualitative evaluation, it was observed success of treatment in 64.3% (n = 9) of Gciv group and 85.7% (n = 12) on Gres group, with no statistical difference between the them (p=0,39). The quantitative analysis showed in Gres group a significant increase in the density coefficient (p = 0.003) and in the Gciv group the stability of coefficients after 12 months (p = 0.49). It can be concluded that under the conditions of this study, the use of sealants proved to be effective in the treatment of occlusal carious lesions.

Os revestimentos cerâmicos de fachadas passaram a ser, há alguns anos, objeto de preocupação de muitas empresas construtoras por terem se tornado importante fonte de manifestações patológicas em edifícios. A busca de tecnologias que minimizem a incidência destes problemas encontrou como uma possível solução o aumento da capacidade de absorver deformações dos revestimentos cerâmicos, pelo emprego de detalhes construtivos tais como as juntas de movimentação. No entanto, ao longo da sua utilização, logo foi percebido que este detalhe construtivo demanda uma tecnologia construtiva particular para que não se constitua numa nova fonte de problemas. Estimulada pela carência de estudos sobre este detalhe construtivo específico, a presente pesquisa teve como objetivo fazer um levantamento do seu estado da arte, sistematizando as informações visando a especificação a execução das juntas em revestimentos cerâmicos de fachadas. Como metodologia de trabalho realizou-se a investigação da bibliografia nacional e internacional disponível sobre o assunto, a qual buscou a reunião de informações de diferentes comitês e grupos internacionais que vêm empreendendo estudos há muito tempo sobre o assunto. Numa segunda etapa realizou-se um levantamento de campo que envolveu o resgate da experiência da autora no desenvolvimento e aplicação de projetos de revestimentos, além de entrevistas com projetistas. Como resultado, o trabalho reuniu informações a respeito do comportamento dos revestimentos cerâmicos de fachadas que leva à necessidade de utilização de juntas de movimentação; apresentou requisitos de desempenho das juntas e propriedades dos seus constituintes para atendimento desses requisitos; causas e métodos de prevenção de falhas nas juntas; métodos de ensaios para controle da qualidade dos materiais utilizados no selamento; e propôs-se, ao final, um caminho para o processo de projeto para a produção das juntas de movimentação. Pôde-se concluir que tecnologia de produção de juntas de movimentação demanda, para a sua especificação, conhecimentos da engenharia estrutural e da tecnologia de construção, além de uma sólida base sobre o comportamento dos materiais e dos inúmeros pormenores envolvidos em sua execução que também devem ser dominados; por isto mesmo, deve ser uma etapa mais valorizada no conjunto dos projetos do edifício. / Ceramic tiled buildings facades have become a preoccupation object for the last few years for many construction companies, because they have turned an important source of buildings pathology. The search by technologies that minimize the incidence of these problems identified, as a possible solution, the increase of the capacity to absorb deformations of the ceramic tile, by the use of constructive details such as the movement joints. However, during its utilization, it was noticed, that the movement joints demand a particular constructive technology, so these have not become a new source of problems. Stimulated by the lack of study about this specific constructive detail, this research had as objective to do a survey of its State of the Art, systematizing the information seeking the specification and execution of the movement joints. As a methodology of this work, it has been accomplished an investigation of both national and international bibliography, available about the topic, bringing together the information of different international committees and groups that has been executing studies about the topic for a long time. On the second stage, it was accomplished a field research involving the recovery of the author's experience in the development and application in the cladding projects, besides interviews with projectors. It is possible to conclude that the production technologies of movements joints demand, for its specification, knowledge of structural engineering and the construction technologies, besides a solid base about the materials behavior and of the innumerable details involved in its execution, that also must be dominated; thus that stage should be more valorized in the building projects.