Orientador: Mario Tanomaru-Filho / Resumo: Este estudo avaliou novas propostas e parâmetros necessários para análise fisico-química de materiais empregando micro-CT. Os materiais utilizados nos subprojetos 1, 2, 3 e 5 foram: AH Plus, Fill Canal e Sealapex; Biodentine, IRM e MTA. Foram aplicados os testes estatísticos ANOVA/Tukey e teste T (α=.05). Subprojeto 1- avaliou por micro-CT o efeito do tempo de imersão em água destilada (7 e 30 dias) na alteração volumétrica de cimentos endodônticos inseridos em cavidades simuladas em moldes de resina. Todos os cimentos obturadores apresentaram diferença na porcentagem de alteração volumétrica de 7 para 30 dias de imersão. Conclui-se que períodos maiores de imersão podem influenciar as alterações volumétricas de materiais. Subprojeto 2- avaliou a influência do tamanho de corpos de prova (espessura de 1,50 mm e diâmetros internos de 6,30, 7,75 e 9,00 mm) na alteração volumétrica de materiais após imersão em água. Sealapex e Biodentine apresentaram a maior perda de volume. O tamanho das amostras não afetou a porcentagem de alteração volumétrica dos materiais. Subprojeto 3- avaliou escoamento e preenchimento volumétrico dos materiais usando diferentes modelos de teste. Biodentine apresentou menor escoamento e melhor preenchimento que IRM quando avaliado no modelo com maior altura, enquanto MTA apresentou o maior escoamento neste modelo. Não houve diferença no escoamento e preenchimento proporcionados pelos cimentos obturadores nos diferentes modelos e metodologias. Conclui-se que... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Doutor

Orientador: Juliane Maria Guerreiro Tanomaru / Resumo: Os cimentos reparadores endodônticos à base de silicato de cálcio apresentam biocompatibilidade e bioatividade. Porém, sua ação antimicrobiana é limitada. O acréscimo de óleos essencias pode favorecer as propriedades antimicrobianas de materiais. Os óleos essenciais são substâncias de origem vegetal com propriedades antimicrobiana, antiviral, antifúngica, antitoxigênica, antiparasitária e inseticida. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a associação de diferentes óleos essenciais nas propriedades físico-químicas, citocompatibilida, potencial bioativo e atividade antibiofilme dos cimentos reparadores à base de silicato de cálcio, MTA Repair HP (MTA HP) e Biodentine (BIO). Publicação 1: avaliou a associação de 1,5% de Farnesol (FAR). Publicação 2: analisou o acréscimo de 1% de Thyme Essential Oil (TEO). Publicação 3: associou 1% de lemongrass oil (LEO). As propriedades físico-químicas de tempo de presa, solubilidade após 7 dias de imersão em água destilada e pH em 1, 3, 7, 14 e 21 dias foram avaliadas. A citocompatibilidade foi avaliada por meio dos testes de methyltetrazolium (MTT) e Vermelho Neutro (VN) após exposição das células Saos-2 às diferentes diluições dos eluídos dos materiais por 24h. A bioatividade foi avaliada pela atividade enzimática da fosfatase alcalina (ALP) nos períodos de 1, 3 e 7 dias. Nódulos de mineralização foram também quantificados após 21 dias pela coloração com vermelho de Alizarina (ARS). A capacidade de inibição de Metaloproteinase de Matriz (MM... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Doutor

La calcificación parcial o total de la pulpa es un hallazgo común en diferentes tipos de dientes, y es a menudo asociado con la caries dental, lesiones traumáticas, y diversas condiciones sistémicas. Esto ha generado una problemática para el dentista debido a que la localización del conducto radicular por la obliteración parcial o total. Diversos estudios realizados han sugerido el uso de la endodoncia guiada confeccionada usando una tomografía computarizada para la confección de un molde tridimensional que permita acceder al conducto. Por todo los mencionado anteriormente, el objetivo de esta revisión es realizar un análisis bibliográfico sobre el uso de acceso guiado por tomografía computarizada en dientes anteriores calcificados. Se realizó una revisión de la literatura en el metabuscador PUBMED, realizando dos búsquedas con distintas combinaciones de términos MESH. Se incluyeron tantos estudios clínicos sobre calcificación de dientes anteriores y la confección de guías quirúrgicas con la ayuda de tomografías computarizadas. Se eliminaron los duplicados y se realizó filtro por título y resumen. Finalmente, se realizó la revisión de los artículos completos obteniendo un total de 30 estudios de los cuales 20 fueron seleccionados para el análisis de resultados. La totalidad de los estudios incluidos en esta revisión concluyen que desde la perspectiva clínica, el acceso guiado proporciona al operador una técnica más predecible y confiable que mejora los resultados tanto a corto como a largo plazo porque permite accesos más conservadores, preservando así la estructura dentaria. / Partial or total calcification of the pulp is a common finding in different types of teeth, and is often associated with dental caries, traumatic injuries, and various systemic conditions. This has generated a problem for the dentist due to the location of the root canal by partial or total obliteration. Various studies have suggested the use of guided endodontics made using computed tomography for the making of a three-dimensional mold that allows access to the canal. For all of the above, the objective of this review is to carry out a bibliographic analysis on the use of computed tomography-guided access in calcified anterior teeth. A review of the literature was carried out in the PUBMED metasearch engine, performing two searches with different combinations of MESH terms. So many clinical studies on calcification of anterior teeth and the making of surgical guides with the help of CT scans are included. Duplicates were removed and filtering by title and abstract was performed. Finally, the review of the complete articles was carried out, obtaining a total of 30 studies, of which 20 were selected for the analysis of results. All the studies included in this review conclude that From a clinical perspective, guided access provides the operator with a more predictable and reliable technique that improves both short-term and long-term results because it allows more conservative access, thus preserving the structure dental. / Trabajo académico

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Introduction: Regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) are a type of endodontic treatment aimed at replacing damaged tooth structures, including dentin and root structures, as well as cells of the pulp-dentin complex. Double antibiotic paste (DAP) has been shown to be efficacious in achieving disinfection of the root canal system while minimizing cytotoxicity to dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). Hydroxyapatite (HA) is an extracellular, mineralized component of bone that has shown much promise as a scaffold in the field of regenerative medicine. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of HA in a DAP loaded methylcellulose (MC) carrier on the differentiation and mineral deposition of DPSC over time. Materials and Methods: DPSCs were plated in 24-well plates with culture media. The following day, semi-permeable 0.1 m chambers were inserted into the wells to separate the reservoirs and permit delivery of medicaments. 100 L treatment paste composed of MC with 1% DAP and either 0.5% or 1.0% nano-HA was added, followed by additional culture media. After 3 days of treatment, medicaments were removed and DPSCs were cultured for an additional 9 days with replacement of media every 3-4 days. At Day 12, DPSCs were evaluated for alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity using a biochemical assay and mineral deposition using an Alizarin Red S Ca2+ staining assay (4 wells/group). Comparisons between groups were performed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with a 5% significance level used for all tests. Results: A trend towards increased ALP and mineral deposition activity was noted among the groups with HA added to DAP with MC. Although these trends were not statistically significant, a trend towards increased ALP and mineral deposition was observed after 3-day medicament exposure. The results were similar to previous findings using 7-day medicament treatments. Conclusion: The addition of HA showed a trend towards improved differentiation and mineral deposition of DPSCs compared to DAP with MC. Although additional studies are required, these results showed suggest that even with a shortened treatment time, increased differentiation and mineral deposition of DPSCs may be possible. This study provides additional support that low concentration DAP in a MC carrier has potential application in regenerative endodontic procedures. The novel addition of HA may provide additional osteogenic potential.

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Aims Use of 3D printed models in Endodontics has been gaining popularity since the technology to create them became more affordable. Currently, there are no studies that evaluate the influence of 3D models on endodontic surgical treatment planning and on operator confidence. Therefore, aims of this study were to: (i) Determine whether the availability of a 3D printed analogue can influence treatment-planning and operator confidence; and, (ii) Assess which factors of operator confidence are influenced, if any. Materials and Methods Endodontists were asked to analyze a pre-selected CBCT scan of an endodontic surgical case and to answer a questionnaire that determined their surgical approach for that case. After 30 days, the same participants were asked to analyze again the same CBCT scan. This time however, a 3D printed model of the scan was made available to the participants and to perform a mock osteotomy on the model. The participants were then asked to respond to the same questionnaire that they responded to 30 days prior to determine if there would be any changes to their treatment plan. A new set of questions were added to the survey to evaluate the influence of the 3D printed model on participants’ confidence in performing endodontic surgery. The responses were statistically analyzed using Chi square test followed by either logistic or ordered regression analysis while adjusting for experience of participant. Adjustment for multiple comparison analysis was done using Bonferroni correction. Statistical significance was set at £0.005. Results Availability of the 3D printed model and the CBCT scan together resulted in statistically significant differences in the participants’ responses to their ability to clearly detect bone landmarks, accurately predict the location of osteotomy, and in determining the following: size of osteotomy, angle of instrumentation, involvement of critical structures in flap reflection and involvement of vital structures during curettage. In addition, the participants’ confidence in performing surgery was significantly higher versus having CBCT scans alone. There were no statistically significant changes with decisions on flap design and extent, visualizing critical structures, lesion size, injury to vital structures during osteotomy, the length of root that could be resected and the number of roots involved. Conclusions The availability of 3D printed models did not alter the participants’ surgical approach, but it significantly improved their confidence for endodontic microsurgery, which can be attributed to better visualization of anatomical structures.

<p>U slučajevima neuspe&scaron;ne endodontske terapije, neophodno je ponovno lečenje kanala korena. Ortogradni endodontski retretman podrazumeva uklanjanje postojećeg materijala za punjenje iz kanala uz dodatno či&scaron;ćenje, dezinfekciju i ponovnu finalnu opturaciju kanala. Važan korak u toku retretmana je &scaron;to potpunije uklanjanje postojećeg kanalnog punjenja kako bi se pristupilo svim delovima kanalnog sistema. Cilj doktorske teze bio je da se ispita kvalitet čis&scaron;ćenja zidova kanala korena nakon endodontskog retretmana pomoću skening elektronske mikroskopije (SEM). Posmatran je uticaj vrste materijala za opturaciju, uticaj upotrebe rastvarača i uticaj ručnih i ma&scaron;inskih instrumenata na količinu zaostalog materijala na zidovima kanala. Takođe, ispitan je uticaj ovih faktora na apikalnu transportaciju materijala i na vreme potrebno za retretman, a utvrđena je i učestalost o&scaron;tećenja kori&scaron;ćenih instrumenata. Materijal i metode: Ukupan uzorak činilo je 125 ekstrahovanih, humanih jednokorenih zuba. Nakon preparacije kanala korena, 120 zuba je podeljeno u dve grupe i napunjeno pomoću dva različita materijala za opturaciju (gutaperkom i resilonom). U zavisnosti od tehnike uklanjanja ovih materijala, grupe su dalje podeljene u odnosu na kori&scaron;ćene instrumente (Hedstrom, ProTaper i Twisted File) i u odnosu na upotrebu rastvarača (sa i bez hloroforma). Preostalih 5 zuba, bez kanalnog punjenja, kori&scaron;ćeni su kao kontrolna grupa. Nakon zavr&scaron;enog retretmana, korenovi su uzdužnim cepanjem razdvojeni, a odabrane polovine posmatrane na SEM-u. Mikrofotografije svake trećine kanala načinjene su pri uveličanju od 500x. Količina preostalog materijala za punjenje ocenjivana je pomoću skale. Otvoreni dentinski kanalići prebrojavani su na mikrofotografijama načinjenim pri uveličanju od 1000x, u odnosu na uvek konstantnu povr&scaron;inu. Rezultati: Analiza rezultata ukazala je na postojanje statistički značajne razlike u kvalitetu či&scaron;ćenja zidova kanala u zavisnosti od uklanjanog materijala za opturaciju. Kvalitet či&scaron;ćenja zidova kanala bio je veći nakon uklanjanja gutaperke nego nakon uklanjanja resilona. Rotirajućim, ma&scaron;inskim instrumentima je efikasnije uklanjana gutaperka, a ručnim Hedstrom turpijama je bolje uklanjan resilon. Posmatrajući ceo uzorak, ProTaper instrumenti ostavljali su velike količine materijala na zidovima kanala nakon endodontskog retretmana. Međutim, uklanjanje materijala pomoću ovih instrumenata bilo je najbrže. Primena rastvarača značajno je doprinela bržem uklanjanju materijala, dok uticaj na kvalitet či&scaron;ćenja zidova kanala nije bio značajan. Posmatrajući kanal korena po trećinama, najveća količina materijala nalazila se u apikalnoj trećini, bez obzira na vrstu uklanjanog materijala i kori&scaron;ćenih instrumenata, i bez obzira na upotrebu rastvarača tokom retretmana. Učestalost o&scaron;tećenja instrumenata bila je značajno veća prilikom upotrebe Twisted File instrumenata. Apikalna transportacija materijala je bila veća tokom uklanjanja resilon materijala i kada su kori&scaron;ćene ručne Hedstrom turpije. Zaključak: Kvalitet či&scaron;ćenja zidova kanala nakon uklanjanja gutaperke je veći nego nakon uklanjanja resilona. Dizajn i vrsta instrumenata utiče na kvalitet či&scaron;ćenja zidova kanala korena. Upotreba rastvarača tokom retretmana ne utiče značajno na smanjenje količine materijala zaostalog na zidovima kanala. Ma&scaron;inski pokretani instrumenti i upotreba rastvarača značajno skraćuju vreme potrebno za endodontski retretman.</p> / <p>In cases when endodontic treatment fails, it is necessary to retreat the root canal. Orthograde endodontic retreatment requires the removal of the existing root filling material with additional cleaning, disinfection and refilling of the canal. An important step during retreatment is complete removal of existing filling materials, to regain access to all parts of the canal system. The aim of the doctoral thesis was to investigate the cleanliness of root canal walls after removal of two different obturation material. The retreatment efficacy was observed depending on the usage of solvent and different hand or rotary instruments. The amount of residual material on the canal walls was assessed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Also, apical transportation of the obturation material, working time and frequency of instrument damage during retreatment was recorded. Materials and Methods: The total sample consisted of 125 extracted, single-rooted human teeth. After root canal preparation, 120 teeth were divided in two groups and filled using two different obturation materials (gutta-percha and resilon). Depending on the technique of removing these materials, the groups were further divided, in relation to the used instruments (Hedstrom, ProTaper and Twisted File), as well as in relation to the use of solvent (with or without chloroform). The remaining 5 tooth without canal filling were used as a control group. After root canal desopturation, the longitudinaly splitted root halves were observed on SEM. Microphotography of each third were made at magnification of 500x. The amount of remaining filling material was evaluated by using a scale. Open dentinal tubules were counted on microphotographies made at a magnificiation of 1000x, on a surface that was always constant. Results: Analysis of the results indicated a significant difference in the cleanliness of the canal walls depending on the used obturation material. Cleanliness of the canal walls was higher after gutta-percha removal than after the removal of resilon.&nbsp; Rotary instruments were more effective in removing gutta-percha and Hedstrom hand files better removed resilon. ProTaper instruments left more residual material on canal walls, however endodontic retreatment with these instruments was the fastest. The application of solvent significantly contributed to faster material removal, while the impact on the increase of canal cleanliness was not significant. The largest amount of material remained in the apical third, regardless of the type of material removed and instruments used, and also regardless whether solvent was used for retreatment. The frequency of instrument deformation and fracture was significantly higher when Twisted File instruments were used. Apical transportation of material had a significantly higher occurrence during resilon removal and when manual Hedstrom files were used. Conclusion: Cleanliness of the canal walls was higher after the removal of gutta-percha than after the removal of resilon. The use of solvent is not significant on the increase of canal wall cleanliness, but significantly shortens the time needed for retreatment. There is a difference in the cleanliness of root canal walls depending on the used instruments. Engine-driven rotary instruments and the use of a solvent significantly shortens the time needed for endodontic retreatment.</p>

Ziel der Studie: Untersucht wurde die Entfernung von Debris aus präparierten Vertiefungen in der Wurzelkanalwand extrahierter Zähne mit ultraschall- und schallaktivierter Spülung. Als Spüllösungen wurden Natriumhypochlorit und Nanopartikel verwendet.  Material und Methode: Es wurden 74 extrahierte, einwurzelige Zähne in sechs Gruppen (4 Hauptgruppen mit je 15 Zähnen und 2 Kontrollgruppen mit je 7 Zähnen) aufgeteilt. Die Zähne  gekürzt und mit Nickel-Titan-Instrumenten maschinell auf eine Größe von ISO 40/.04 präpariert und zwischen den Instrumenten wurde mit jeweils 2 ml 3%igem Natriumhypochlorit mit einer Handspritze gespült. Die Abschlussspülung erfolgte mit 5 ml EDTA (17%) und 5 ml NaOCl (3%). Mit einer Trennscheibe wurden die Zähne eingekerbt und longitudinal in zwei Zahnwurzelhälften gespalten. Anschließend wurde in jede Wurzelhälfte entweder eine Grube von 4 mm Länge oder 3 Löcher von 0,3 mm Durchmesser in die apikalen Anteile der Wurzelkanäle präpariert. Die Vertiefungen wurden mit Debris gefüllt und wieder zusammengesetzt. Die anschließende Spülung erfolgte mit der schallaktivierten Komet SF65-Spülfeile und der ultraschallaktivierten Acteon IrriSafe-Spülnadel der Größe ISO 20 jeweils mit Natriumhypochlorit und Nanopartikeln.  Die Handspülung mit Spritze und Kanüle der Größe 30 diente als Spültechnik für die Kontrollgruppen. Die Zähne wurden anschließend wieder getrennt und anhand von Fotografien von zwei Untersuchern anhand eines vierstufigen Score-Systems bewertet. Die statistische Auswertung erfolgte mit einem nichtparametrischen Analyseverfahren.  Ergebnis: Sowohl die ultraschall- als auch die schallaktivierte Spülspitze war in der Lage, mit Natriumhypochlorit alle oder fast alle Vertiefungen sehr gut zu reinigen. Die Nanopartikel reinigten lediglich in der Gruppe der schallbasierten Spülung die Vertiefungen ausreichend gut. Die Handspülung lieferte keine zufriedenstellenden Ergebnisse.

A proposta deste estudo foi avaliar o impacto da cavidade endodôntica conservativa no preparo de canais radiculares com diferentes sistemas de instrumentação e no comportamento biomecânico de pré-molares superiores restaurados com diferentes materiais restauradores. Noventa pré-molares superiores com bifurcação radicular no terço cervical ou médio foram selecionados e escaneados em microtomógrafo para determinação de parâmetros bidimensionais (2D) e tridimensionais (3D) dos canais radiculares e dados de comprimento e volume de coroa e raiz. A partir desses dados, os espécimes foram distribuídos de acordo com a cavidade endodôntica de acesso: controle (hígido) (n=10), cavidade endodôntica convencional (CC) (n=40) e cavidade endodôntica conservativa (CEC) (n=40), e quanto ao sistema de instrumentação (n=10): Protaper Universal (PTU), Reciproc (RP), Reciproc Blue (RB) e Hiflex EDM (HEDM). As CC e CEC foram realizadas usando de brocas 1014 HL e Endo Z e inserto ultrassônico E7D e os espécimes foram escaneados para quantificar o tecido dental removido. Os dentes foram instrumentados com os sistemas PTU, RP, RB e HEDM seguindo as orientações dos fabricantes. Após o preparo biomecânico foi realizado novo escaneamento para avaliação das alterações dos parâmetros 2D e 3D dos canais radiculares e nova aleatorização quanto ao material restaurador (n=10): controle (material restaurador provisório), resina composta convencional, resina composta bulk fill regular e resina composta bulk fill fluida associada a resina composta convencional. Os espécimes foram obturados com cimento à base de resina epóxica e cone único e selados com cimento provisório. Após sete dias os dentes foram restaurados de acordo com seus respectivos grupos utilizando resina composta convencional por meio da técnica incremental, resina composta bulk fill regular em incremento único e incremento único de resina composta bulk fill fluida com camada de resina composta convencional. Novo escaneamento foi realizado para analisar o material restaurador e presença de espaços vazios, seguido de inclusão para simulação do ligamento periodontal e ensaio de resistência à fratura e determinação do padrão de fratura. Foram gerados modelos tridimensionais das condições de acesso endodôntico e material restaurador para análise pelo método de elementos finitos. Os dados de preparo e comportamento biomecânico foram submetidos ao teste de T pareado, ANOVA e teste Tukey e qui-quadrado (=0,05). As cavidades endodônticas de acesso e sistemas de instrumentação apresentaram valores estatisticamente semelhantes para dados 2D e 3D, no entanto, observou-se que a CC propiciou maior centralização do canal radicular quando comparada a CEC. Os sistemas RB e HEDM apresentaram maior centralização quando comparados ao sistema PTU. O sistema Protaper apresentou maior percentual de paredes não tocadas em CEC. Menor percentual de material restaurador foi observado em CEC (78,7%) comparado a CC (96,3%), sendo observado em CEC maior percentual de material obturador e espaços vazios. Os valores de resistência à fratura e padrão de falha foram estatisticamente semelhantes para o grupo controle e grupos experimentais. Os grupos avaliados apresentaram comportamento similar na análise de elementos finitos, com maior concentração de tensões na cúspide palatina comparada à cúspide vestibular e maiores tensões na região de sulco principal e cristas marginais. Pode-se concluir que a CEC impactou negativamente na centralização do preparo biomecânico, sendo que PTU promoveu maior desvio e percentual de paredes não tocadas. A cavidade endodôntica de acesso não alterou o comportamento biomecânico de pré-molares superiores, no entanto, CEC apresentaram material obturador remanescente após tratamento endodôntico e maior percentual de espaços vazios no material obturador / The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of the conservative endodontic cavity in the biomechanical preparation with different systems and in the biomechanical behavior of maxillary premolars restored with different restorative materials. Ninety maxillary premolars with root bifurcation in the cervical or middle third were selected and scanned in microcomputed tomography for the determination of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) parameters of root canals and length and volume data of the root and crown. From these data, the specimens were distributed according to the endodontic access cavity: control (higid) (n=10), conventional endodontic cavity (CC) (n=40) and conservative endodontic cavity (CEC) (n=40); and according the biomechanical preparation system (n=10): Protaper Universal (PTU), Reciproc (RP), Reciproc Blue (RB) and Hiflex EDM (HEDM). CC and CEC were performed using 1014 HL and Endo Z drills and E7D ultrasonic insert, followed by a new micro tomographic examination to quantify the removed dental tissue. The teeth were prepared with the PTU, RP, RB and HEDM systems following the manufacturers\' guidelines. After the biomechanical preparation, a new scanning was performed to evaluate the 2D and 3D root canal parameters changes and a new randomization was performed for the restorative material (n=10): control (temporary restorative material), conventional composite resin, bulk fill regular composite resin and resin composite bulk fill flow associated with conventional composite resin. The specimens were filled with epoxy resin-based sealer and single cone, and sealed with temporary restorative cement. After seven days the teeth were restored according to their respective groups with conventional composite resin using the incremental technique, composite resin bulk fill regular using a single increment and single increment of composite resin bulk fill flow with conventional composite resin layer. New scanning was performed to analyze the restorative material and presence of voids, followed by the inclusion for periodontal ligament simulation and fracture strength test and determination of fracture pattern. Three-dimensional models of endodontic access conditions and restorative material were generated for finite element analysis. The biomechanical preparation and biomechanical behavior data were submitted to paired T test, ANOVA and Tukey test and chi-square test (=0.05). The endodontic access cavities and biomechanical preparation systems presented statistically similar values for 2D and 3D data, however, it was observed that CC showed a greater centralization of the root canal compared to CEC. The RB and HEDM systems presented greater centralization compared to the PTU system. The Protaper system presented a higher percentage of untouched walls in CEC. A lower percentage of restorative material was observed in CEC (78.7%) compared to CC (96.3%), showing the presence of filling material and greater percentage of empty spaces in CEC. The values of fracture strength and failure pattern were statistically similar for the control group and experimental groups. The evaluated groups presented similar behavior in finite element analysis, with a higher stress concentration in the palatal cusp compared to the vestibular cusp and higher stress in the main sulcus region and marginal ridges. It can be concluded that the CEC had a negative impact on the centralization of the biomechanical preparation, and that PTU promoted greater deviation and percentage of untouched walls. The endodontic access cavity did not alter the biomechanical behavior of maxillary premolars, however, CEC had remaining filling material after endodontic treatment and greater percentage of voids

Uma infecção pulpar pode resultar na colonização microbiana de todo sistema de canais radiculares incluindo os túbulos dentinários. Estes microorganismos e seus produtos tóxicos são responsáveis pelo desenvolvimento e persistência da periodontite apical de origem endodôntica. O presente estudo objetivou avaliar a viabilidade de E. faecalis e C. albicans em túbulos dentinários após a aplicação de hidróxido de cálcio, clorexidina gel 2%, hidróxido de cálcio associado à clorexidina gel 2% e soro fisiológico, através da análise por cultura microbiológica e microscopia de fluorescência. Para tanto 120 raízes de dentes humanos foram padronizadas e autoclavadas, sendo posteriormente divididas em 2 grupos (n= 60) para contaminação com E. faecalis e C. albicans por 21 dias. Em seguida, foram divididas em 8 grupos (n= 15) para aplicação das substâncias antimicrobianas nos canais radiculares e posterior incubação em estufa por 14 dias. Amostras da dentina radicular na extensão de 0 - 100 µm e de 100 - 200 µm foram coletadas e submetidas à cultura microbiológica através do plaqueamento em meios de cultura. Após 48 horas de incubação promoveu-se a avaliação das UFC. Paralelamente, as amostras foram processadas para análise em microscopia de fluorescência com auxílio de marcadores fluorescentes específicos, a fim de se determinar a proporção de microorganismos viáveis e não viáveis. Outros 6 espécimes foram preparados para análise em MEV. Os resultados mostraram uma maior capacidade de penetração intratubular para E. faecalis quando comparado a C. albicans. A aplicação de medicação intracanal resultou em significativa redução da viabilidade dos microorganismos quando comparado ao grupo controle independente da medicação aplicada e em ambas as porções da dentina radicular avaliadas. Entretanto, ao compararmos individualmente as medicações, observamos o melhor desempenho da clorexidina gel 2 % e da associação de hidróxido de cálcio e clorexidina gel 2% sem diferença significante entre elas. O hidróxido de cálcio apresentou os piores resultados para desinfecção dos canais radiculares contaminados com E. faecalis e C. albicans. Estes achados foram confirmados tanto pela cultura microbiológica quanto pela microscopia de fluorescência. A cultura microbiológica e a microscopia de fluorescência são métodos adequados e complementares para avaliação da viabilidade de E. faecalis e C. albicans e a eficácia da clorexidina gel 2% e da associação hidróxido de cálcio e clorexidina gel 2% justificam seu uso em endodontia como medicação intracanal. / A pulp infection can result in a microbial colonization of the entire root canals system, including dentinal tubules. These microorganisms and their toxic product are responsible for the development and persistence of apical periondontitis from endodontic source. The present study aimed to evaluate E. faecalis and C. albicans viability in dentinal tubules after the application of calcium hydroxide, chlorhexidine gel 2%, calcium hydroxide associated to chlorhexidine gel 2% and physiological solution, through the analysis by microbiological culture and fluorescence microscopy. For that, 120 human teeth root were standardized and submitted to autoclave, and after ere divided into 2 groups (n=60) for E. faecalis and C. albicans contamination for 21 days. Following this, they were divided into 8 groups (n=15) for application of antimicrobial substances in the root canals and subsequent incubation for 14 days. Samples from root dentin with 0 - 100 µm and 100 - 200 µm of extension were collected and submitted to microbiological culture.After 48 hours of incubation, it was performed the evaluation of colony-forming units (CFU). At the same time, the samples were processed for fluorescence microscopic analysis with the assistance of specific fluorescent markers, in order to determine the proportion of viable and non-viable microorganisms. Other 6 specimens were prepared for the analysis of scanning electron microscopy. Results demonstrated a higher capacity of penetration in the tubules for E. faecalis than for C. albicans. The application of intracanal medication resulted in significant reduction of microorganisms viability when compared to the control groups independently of the medication used and in both evaluated portions of root dentin. However, when one compares individually the medications, it was observed a better performance of chlorhexidine gel 2% and the association of calcium hydroxide with chlorhexidine gel 2% without a significant difference between them. Calcium hydroxide had the worst results for disinfection of root canal contaminated with E. faecalis and C. albicans. These findings were confirmed for the microbiological culture as well as for the fluorescence microscopy. The microbiological culture and the fluorescence microscopy are adequate methods and complementary for the evaluation of E. faecalis and C. albicans viability and the efficacy of chlorhexidine gel 2% and the association of calcium hydroxide with chlorhexidine gel 2% warrant their use in Endodontics as an intracanal medication.