Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T15:43:54Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 CeliaAAS_DISSERT.pdf: 2988608 bytes, checksum: 5a7fdda483527741ad6df9d2c47ad611 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-08-23 / Among the non-invasive techniques employed in the prevention of caries highlights the sealing pits and fissures which is a conservative maneuver, in order to obliterate them to protect them from attack acid bacteria. Influenced by the studies of pre-heating composite resin, which has experienced great improvement in some of their physical properties, this study aimed to evaluate in vitro the superficial and internal marginal adaptation of different materials and sealants in pre-heating or not. A total of 40 extracted human third molars (n=10) that had their occlusal surfaces prepared to receive sealant. We tested two types of sealing materials: resin sealant (Fluoroshield) and low-viscosity resin (Permaflo), where 50% of previously received heated material and the other half received sealant material at room temperature. All samples were subjected to thermal cycling and pH, simulating a cariogenic oral environment, and later were analyzed appliance OCT (optical coherence tomography). The images obtained alterations were recorded and analyzed statistically. Change was considered as the emergence of bubbles, gaps and cracks in the sealant. Comparisons of the same material, assessing the fact that it is not sealed or preheated material, as well as comparisons between different materials subjected to the same temperature were carried out. The nonparametric Tukey test was used (p < 0,05). The results showed that there was statistically significant difference between both the materials analyzed, as between the situations in which the sealant material was submitted (preheated or not). On the issue of marginal adaptation and internal surface, seen through Optical coherence tomography, may suggest that there is a difference between the use of one type or another of the sealing material analyzed, with superiority attributed to resin Permaflo compared to sealant Fluroshield, telling is the same for the different techniques used / O selamento de f?ssulas e fissuras destaca-se entre as t?cnicas n?o invasivas empregadas na preven??o de c?ries. Consiste em uma manobra conservadora que as oblitera e protege da destrui??o dos ?cidos bacterianos. Influenciado pelos estudos de pr?-aquecimento das resinas compostas, em que se observou grande melhora em algumas de suas propriedades f?sicas, este trabalho objetivou analisar, in vitro, a adapta??o marginal superficial e interna de diferentes materiais seladores e em situa??es de pr? aquecimento ou n?o. Foram utilizados 40 terceiros molares humanos extra?dos (n=10), os quais tiveram suas superf?cies oclusais preparadas para receber o material selador. Foram testados dois tipos de materiais seladores: selante resinoso (Fluoroshield) e resina de baixa viscosidade (Permaflo). Dentre estes, 50% recebeu material aquecido previamente e a outra metade recebeu material selador em temperatura ambiente. Todas as amostras foram submetidas ? Ciclagem T?rmica e de pH, simulando um ambiente oral cariog?nico. Em seguida foram analisadas em aparelho de OCT (Tomografia de coer?ncia ?tica). As imagens obtidas tiveram suas altera??es registradas e analisadas estatisticamente. Como altera??o foi considerado o surgimento de bolhas e fendas. Compara??es para o mesmo material, avaliando o fato do mesmo ser ou n?o selado com material pr? aquecido, bem como compara??es entre os diferentes materiais submetidos ? mesma temperatura, foram realizadas. O teste n?o param?trico de Tukey foi empregado (p<0,05). Os resultados mostraram ter havido diferen?a estatisticamente significativa tanto entre os materiais analisados, como entre as situa??es em que o material selador foi submetido (pr? aquecido ou n?o). No quesito adapta??o marginal superficial e interna, visto atrav?s de Tomografia de Coer?ncia ?tica, pode-se sugerir que h? diferen?a entre o uso de um tipo ou outro dos materiais seladores analisados, com superioridade atribu?da ? resina Permaflo em rela??o ao selante Fluroshield, dizendo-se o mesmo em rela??o ?s diferentes t?cnicas utilizadas

Este estudo in situ, desenvolvido em uma fase de 14 dias, teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito de dois cimentos de ionômero de vidro (CIV) comparados a um selante resinoso, utilizados para selamento de fossas e fissuras aplicados em esmalte bovino hígido, com acúmulo de biofilme dentário, por meio da análise do conteúdo de flúor do biofilme dentário e da microdureza em secção longitudinal. Foram utilizados 88 blocos de esmalte (4mm x 4mm) de incisivos bovinos, selecionados por seu valor de microdureza inicial. Os blocos formaram uma fissura artificial em forma de \"V\" a qual foi selada, para compor os seguintes grupos: GI-CIVav (Ketac? Molar Easymix); GII-CIV modificado por resina (Vitremer?); GIII-selante resinoso sem flúor (Helioseal® Clear) ou GIV-controle, sem selamento. As fissuras artificiais foram fixadas em um dispositivo intrabucal palatino (DIP), em duas fileiras distintas que foram cobertas por uma tela plástica para favorecer o acúmulo de biofilme dentário. Onze voluntários utilizaram o DIP 24 h/dia; gotejaram 8x/dia, uma solução de sacarose a 20% e, uma solução de dentifrício fluoretado (3ml de água deionizada : 1g de dentifrício fluoretado) sobre todas as fissuras 3x/dia. Após o período experimental, coletou-se o biofilme acumulado para a avaliação do conteúdo de flúor. As fissuras foram seccionadas ao meio para a avaliação da microdureza em secção longitudinal a partir da superfície do esmalte, em 4 profundidades (10, 30, 50, 70 µm). O limite esmalte/material da região oclusal era a posição zero (borda do material) e, a partir deste, realizadas seqüências de impressões a 50, 150 e 500 µm interna e externamente à borda do material. Os dados obtidos foram analisados estatisticamente (a= 5%). O teste de Friedman revelou que a concentração de flúor no biofilme não foi estatisticamente significante entre os grupos, (p<0,07), com uma tendência de melhores resultados para o CIVav. Quanto ao conteúdo mineral, a ANOVA e o teste de Tukey detectaram significância (p<0,05) para todos os grupos individualmente, na camada mais superficial do esmalte (10 µm). Nesta profundidade, não houve diferença entre os grupos. Essas comparações foram válidas para a maioria das distâncias analisadas. / This in situ study, developed in a 14-day period, aimed to evaluate the effect of two glass ionomer cements (GIC) compared to a resin sealant, employed for pit and fissure sealing on intact bovine enamel, with accumulation of dental biofilm, by analysis of the fluoride content on the dental biofilm and longitudinal microhardness. Eighty-eight enamel blocks (4mm x 4mm) of bovine incisors were employed, selected according to their initial microhardness value. The blocks formed a V-shaped artificial fissure that was sealed, constituting the following groups: GI - high-viscosity conventional GIC (Ketac? Molar Easymix); GII - resin-modified GIC (Vitremer?); GIII - resin sealant without fluoride (Helioseal? Clear); and GIV - control, without sealing. The artificial fissures were fixated on a palatal plate (PP), in two distinct rows, which were covered with a plastic screen to favor the accumulation of dental biofilm. Eleven volunteers employed the PP for 24h/day, dripped a 20% sucrose solution 8 times a day, and used a fluoridated dentifrice solution (3ml of deionized water : 1g of fluoridated dentifrice) on all fissures 3 times a day. After the study period, the accumulated biofilm was collected for evaluation of the fluoride content. The fissures were sectioned through the middle for evaluation of longitudinal microhardness from the enamel surface, at 4 depths (10, 30, 50, 70 µm). The enamel/material limit at the occlusal region was the zero position (material margin); from this point, indents were sequentially performed at 50, 150 and 500 µm internally and externally to the material margin. Data were statistically analyzed (a = 5%). The Friedman test revealed that the fluoride concentration in the biofilm was not statistically significantly different among groups (p<0.07), yet there was a tendency of better outcomes for the high-viscosity conventional GIC. With regard to the mineral content, the ANOVA and Tukey test revealed significance (p<0.05) for all groups individually, at the most superficial enamel layer (10 µm). At this depth, there was no difference among groups. These comparisons were valid for most distances analyzed..

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:27:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2010-02-24Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T18:56:30Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 ferreira_l_me_araca.pdf: 1328677 bytes, checksum: e8654f5c6e3eb77d8eb2d430f398667d (MD5) / Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) / Muito tem se avaliado a respeito das propriedades físicas e químicas dos selantes de fóssulas e fissuras, mas pouco sobre seus efeitos no biofilme dentário. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar as características bioquímicas e microbiológicas do biofilme dentário formado in situ sobre materiais que liberam flúor ou cálcio e fosfato. Dez voluntários utilizaram dispositivo intrabucal palatino contendo corpos-de-prova de materiais (Fuji IX GP, Auralay XF e Aegis) ou blocos de esmalte bovino. A fase experimental consistiu de 4 etapas de 8 dias cada e a utilização de sacarose para formação do biofilme. No 7º dia dos períodos experimentais foi determinado o pH do biofilme e no 8º dia, o biofilme dentário formado foi coletado para determinação de flúor (F), cálcio (Ca), fósforo (P) e polissacarídeos extracelulares insolúveis (PEI) além da microbiota. Verificou-se a liberação de F, Ca e P de cada material e dos blocos de esmalte após ciclagem de pH. Após a verificação da homogeneidade dos dados, testes paramétricos e não-paramétricos foram realizados para análise dos resultados (p<0,05). O biofilme dentário formado sobre os materiais que liberam flúor apresentou maior presença de F, Ca e P e menor número de estreptococos do grupo mutans quando comparado ao bloco de esmalte. Após o uso da sacarose (7º dia), o pH do biofilme foi maior na presença do material ionomérico. O biofilme sobre o material que contém fosfato de cálcio amorfo mostrou similar concentração de Ca e P, quando comparado aos materiais que contém flúor, e uma ação tamponante no meio, sem efeito na microbiota. Concluiu-se que os materiais que liberam flúor aumentaram as concentrações de F, Ca e P e diminuíram a de PEI e a microbiota cariogênica do biofilme dentário; e o que contém fosfato de cálcio amorfo aumentou as concentrações de Ca e P / The chemical and physical properties of the pit and fissures sealants have been widely evaluated but rare researches focus on the effects on dental plaque. The aim of this study was to evaluate the biochemical and microbiological characteristics of the in situ dental plaque formed on materials that release fluoride or calcium and phosphate. Ten volunteers wore an intraoral palatal device containing specimens of materials (Fuji IX GP, Auralay XF and Aegis) or bovine enamel blocks. The experimental phase consisted of 4 stages with duration of 8 days each and use of sucrose to form the dental plaque. The dental plaque pH was determined at the 7th day of the experimental periods and the dental plaque was collected at the 8th day to determine the fluoride (F), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), insoluble extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) and microbiota. It was observed release of F, Ca and P from each material and from the enamel blocks after pH cycling. After verification of data homogeneity, parametric and non-parametric tests were performed (p<0.05). The dental plaque formed on the materials that release fluoride presented more F, Ca and P and reduced number of Streptococcus mutans in comparison to the enamel block. After use of sucrose (7th day), the dental plaque pH was higher with the presence of ionomeric material. The dental plaque on the material containing amorphous calcium phosphate exhibited similar Ca and P concentration compared to the ones on fluoride materials, and buffering action with no effect on the microbiota. It was concluded that the materials that release fluoride increased F, Ca and P concentrations, decreased EPS concentration and the cariogenic microbiota of the dental plaque; the amorphous calcium phosphate material increased concentrations of Ca and P

Este estudo in situ avaliou em esmalte bovino desmineralizado, submetido ou não a um desafio cariogênico, os efeitos de um cimento de ionômero de vidro de alta viscosidade (CIVav) e de um selante resinoso, comparativamente a um controle (sem selamento). Doze voluntários usaram dispositivos intrabucais palatinos (DIP) contendo 12 blocos de esmalte bovino desmineralizado, fixados dois a dois para simular uma fissura em V, a qual foi selada com um dos materiais: CIVav (Ketac, Molar Easymix), selante resinoso (Delton) ou controle (sem selamento). Metade dos espécimes foi submetida ao acúmulo de biofilme, recebendo oito aplicações diárias de sacarose a 20% para provocar um desafio cariogênico, além de outras três, de solução de dentifrício fluoretado (1 g : 3 mL), enquanto a outra metade não sofreu acúmulo de biofilme, mas também recebeu o dentifrício. Após 14 dias, foram avaliadas as concentrações de flúor no biofilme e no esmalte, bem como o conteúdo mineral (microdureza em secção longitudinal). Os dados obtidos foram analisados estatisticamente ('alfa'= 5%). O teste Friedman ANOVA revelou que a concentração de flúor no biofilme foi estatisticamente maior com o uso do CIVav, em comparação ao selante resinoso e ao controle. A ANOVA e o teste de Tukey constataram que houve maior concentração de flúor no esmalte associado ao CIVav, sobretudo na ausência de desafio cariogênico, enquanto o selante resinoso e controle foram semelhantes. Em relação ao conteúdo mineral, a ANOVA e o teste de Tukey detectaram diferenças entre os grupos na camada mais superficial do esmalte. Com desafio cariogênico, o conteúdo mineral foi sempre maior no esmalte associado ao CIVav do que naquele associado ao selante resinoso, sendo que o controle apresentou resultados intermediários. Sem o desafio cariogênico, houve uma tendência de um maior conteúdo mineral no grupo controle. Os resultados sugerem que o CIVav, aplicado sobre uma superfície desmineralizada e sob desafio cariogênico, demonstrou um potencial cariostático pela sua capacidade de doar flúor à estrutura e ao biofilme dentários, minimizando os efeitos da desmineralização, mas não melhorou a remineralização. / This in situ study evaluated on demineralized bovine enamel, submitted or not to a cariogenic challenge (dental biofilm), the effects of a high viscosity glass ionomer cement (HV-GIC) and a resin sealant in comparison with a control group (without sealing). Twelve volunteers wore a palatal appliance containing 12 blocks of demineralized bovine enamel mounted (2 by 2) to simulate a fissure in a V shape and sealed with: HV-GIC (Ketac? Molar Easymix), resin sealant (Delton) or maintained with no sealing material (control). Half of specimens was submitted to a cariogenic challenge by dripping a 20% sucrose solution 8 times/day besides a fluoride dentifrice solution (1 g : 3 mL) 3 times/day. The others specimens only received a dentifrice solution. After 14 days, the concentration of fluoride in dental biofilm and enamel was evaluated as well as the mineral content (cross-sectional microhardness) of the enamel. The concentration of fluoride in dental biofilm was higher with HV-GIC (Friedman ANOVA, p<0.05) in comparison with resin sealant and control group. The concentration of loosely-bound fluoride on enamel was significant (ANOVA and Tukey test, p< 0.05) specially without a cariogenic challenge for HVGIC, while it was similar for the resin sealant and control group. Concerning the mineral content, ANOVA and Tukey test (p<0.05) detected differences among the groups on the superficial layers of the enamel. Under the dental biofilm influence the mineral content was always higher on the enamel associated with HV-GIC than with resin sealant and the control group presented intermediary results. Without dental biofilm the control group presented a tendency of a higher mineral content. The results suggest that HV-GIC applied on a demineralized surface and under the dental biofilm influence has shown a cariostatic potential by its ability to give fluoride to the dental structure and biofilm reducing the demineralization effects.

Este estudo in situ, desenvolvido em uma fase de 14 dias, teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito de dois cimentos de ionômero de vidro (CIV) comparados a um selante resinoso, utilizados para selamento de fossas e fissuras aplicados em esmalte bovino hígido, com acúmulo de biofilme dentário, por meio da análise do conteúdo de flúor do biofilme dentário e da microdureza em secção longitudinal. Foram utilizados 88 blocos de esmalte (4mm x 4mm) de incisivos bovinos, selecionados por seu valor de microdureza inicial. Os blocos formaram uma fissura artificial em forma de \"V\" a qual foi selada, para compor os seguintes grupos: GI-CIVav (Ketac? Molar Easymix); GII-CIV modificado por resina (Vitremer?); GIII-selante resinoso sem flúor (Helioseal® Clear) ou GIV-controle, sem selamento. As fissuras artificiais foram fixadas em um dispositivo intrabucal palatino (DIP), em duas fileiras distintas que foram cobertas por uma tela plástica para favorecer o acúmulo de biofilme dentário. Onze voluntários utilizaram o DIP 24 h/dia; gotejaram 8x/dia, uma solução de sacarose a 20% e, uma solução de dentifrício fluoretado (3ml de água deionizada : 1g de dentifrício fluoretado) sobre todas as fissuras 3x/dia. Após o período experimental, coletou-se o biofilme acumulado para a avaliação do conteúdo de flúor. As fissuras foram seccionadas ao meio para a avaliação da microdureza em secção longitudinal a partir da superfície do esmalte, em 4 profundidades (10, 30, 50, 70 µm). O limite esmalte/material da região oclusal era a posição zero (borda do material) e, a partir deste, realizadas seqüências de impressões a 50, 150 e 500 µm interna e externamente à borda do material. Os dados obtidos foram analisados estatisticamente (a= 5%). O teste de Friedman revelou que a concentração de flúor no biofilme não foi estatisticamente significante entre os grupos, (p<0,07), com uma tendência de melhores resultados para o CIVav. Quanto ao conteúdo mineral, a ANOVA e o teste de Tukey detectaram significância (p<0,05) para todos os grupos individualmente, na camada mais superficial do esmalte (10 µm). Nesta profundidade, não houve diferença entre os grupos. Essas comparações foram válidas para a maioria das distâncias analisadas. / This in situ study, developed in a 14-day period, aimed to evaluate the effect of two glass ionomer cements (GIC) compared to a resin sealant, employed for pit and fissure sealing on intact bovine enamel, with accumulation of dental biofilm, by analysis of the fluoride content on the dental biofilm and longitudinal microhardness. Eighty-eight enamel blocks (4mm x 4mm) of bovine incisors were employed, selected according to their initial microhardness value. The blocks formed a V-shaped artificial fissure that was sealed, constituting the following groups: GI - high-viscosity conventional GIC (Ketac? Molar Easymix); GII - resin-modified GIC (Vitremer?); GIII - resin sealant without fluoride (Helioseal? Clear); and GIV - control, without sealing. The artificial fissures were fixated on a palatal plate (PP), in two distinct rows, which were covered with a plastic screen to favor the accumulation of dental biofilm. Eleven volunteers employed the PP for 24h/day, dripped a 20% sucrose solution 8 times a day, and used a fluoridated dentifrice solution (3ml of deionized water : 1g of fluoridated dentifrice) on all fissures 3 times a day. After the study period, the accumulated biofilm was collected for evaluation of the fluoride content. The fissures were sectioned through the middle for evaluation of longitudinal microhardness from the enamel surface, at 4 depths (10, 30, 50, 70 µm). The enamel/material limit at the occlusal region was the zero position (material margin); from this point, indents were sequentially performed at 50, 150 and 500 µm internally and externally to the material margin. Data were statistically analyzed (a = 5%). The Friedman test revealed that the fluoride concentration in the biofilm was not statistically significantly different among groups (p<0.07), yet there was a tendency of better outcomes for the high-viscosity conventional GIC. With regard to the mineral content, the ANOVA and Tukey test revealed significance (p<0.05) for all groups individually, at the most superficial enamel layer (10 µm). At this depth, there was no difference among groups. These comparisons were valid for most distances analyzed..

Background: The light-cured resin-based pit and fissure sealants success and longevity are enhanced by sufficient curing. Multiple emission peak Light Emitting Diode Light Curing Units offer a wider range of wavelengths and different levels of irradiances to ensure sufficient curing.The irradiance is considered a main curing factor that can affect the material properties. Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of different settings of a multiwave LED LCU on the degree of conversion and microhardness of a pit and fissure sealant comparing the irradiance of 1000 mW/cm2 to 1400 mW/cm2 and 3200 mW/cm2 irradiances of the LCU using manufacturer’s guidelines for curing times at 2, 4 and, 6 mm distances. Methods: A multiwave LED light curing unit was evaluated on three different irradiance levels 1000 mW/cm2 (S), 1400 mW/cm2 (H), and 3200 mW/cm2 (X). A total of 90 samples made from the fissure sealant were fabricated and divided into eighteen groups (n=5/group). Samples were cured following manufacturer’s guidelines of curing times for each curing mode at 2, 4, or 6 mm distance between the light tip and top of samples. The DC was measured using (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy. The KHN test was performed on five different locations of each specimen using a hardness tester (Leco LM247AT, MI, USA, software; Confident V 2.5.2). Results: The top DC for H-8 was significantly higher than S-10 at 2 and 4mm, H-20 DC was significantly lower than S-30 at only 2mm. The bottom DC for H-8 was significantly higher than S-10 at 2mm only, H-20 DC was significantly lower than S-30 at 4 and 6mm only. H-8 KHN at top surface was significantly lower than S-10 at 2mm only, H-20 was significantly lower than S-30 at 2 and 6mm only. H-8 KHN at bottom surface was significantly lower than S-10 at 4 and 6mm but significantly higher at 2mm. H-20 was significantly lower than S-30 at 2mm but significantly higher at 4 and 6mm. The top DC for X-3 was significantly lower than S-10 at all curing distances with no significant difference at all curing distances between X-9 and S-30. The bottom DC for X-3 was significantly higher than S-10 at all curing distances with no significant difference between X-9 and S-30. X-3 KHN at top surface was significantly lower than S-10s at all curing distances. X-9 was significantly lower than S-30 at 6mm only. X-3 KHN at bottom surface was significantly lower than S-10 at 2 and 4mm only with no significant difference at all curing distances between X-9 and S-30. Conclusions: Using a multiwave LED LCU to polymerize Delton Opaque resin-based fissure sealants will result in an optimal DC and KHN values for any irradiance level if the curing distance is kept at 4 mm or less and with at least two cycles of the shortest curing time recommended by the manufacturer. Using a multiwave LED LCU with 1000, 1400 or 3200 mW/cm2 irradiance levels with shortest curing times recommended resulted in unsatisfactory DC and KHN levels. LED LCU with high and extra high irradiance levels (1400 and 3200 mW/cm2) can result in high DC and KHN levels when used adequately. Xtra Power mode (3200 mW/cm2) used on shortest curing time (3 seconds) resulted in significantly lower mechanical properties and for that reason it is not recommended to be used.

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

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Purpose: Dental sealant forms a physical barrier to prevent pit and fissure caries; therefore, the retention rate becomes a main factor of the sealant’s effectiveness. Electrospun nylon-6/N6 nanofibers have shown good mechanical properties, such as high tensile strength and fracture toughness. Chitosan/CH has received significant attention due to properties such as antibacterial activity. The purpose of this study was to synthesize and evaluate the effect of incorporating N6 and CH electrospun nanofibers on the physical-mechanical and antibacterial properties of an experimental resin-based sealant. Methods and Materials: Nanofiber synthesis: N6 pellets were dissolved in 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol at a concentration of 10wt%. Practical-grade chitosan was dissolved in trifluoroacetic acid and dichloromethane (60:40 TFA/DCM) at 7 wt%. Electrospinning parameters were optimized in order to fabricate defect-free N6 and chitosan nanofiber mats. Morphological and chemical characterizations were performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, respectively after vacuum drying the mats for 48 h. The average fiber diameter was determined from SEM images by measuring the diameter of 120 fibers using ImageJ software. Experimental Sealant: N6 and CH electrospun mats (3×3cm2) were immersed into a resin mixture of BIS-GMA/TEGDMA. Once no bubbles were seen, the resin-modified N6 and CH mats were put on a glass plate, light-cured (“TRIAD 2000”) for 2 min and then submitted to a cryomilling process to obtain a fine micron-sized powder. Three different filler levels (1 wt%, 2.5 wt%, 5 wt%) were used to prepare the N6 and CH incorporated resin-based sealants. Additionally, a commercially available resin-based sealant and the experimental resin mixture (unfilled) were used as controls. Three-point flexural testing, Vickers microhardness testing, and agar diffusion testing were performed on the experimental sealants and the commercial sealant. Data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Fisher's Protected Least Significant Differences Pair-wise comparisons between groups (5%). Results: The average fiber diameter for N6 was found to be 503±304 nm and 595±411 nm for CH. No significant difference was found between fiber diameter (p = 0.0601). FTIR confirmed the characteristic peaks for N6 ((CO-NH and [-(CH2)5-].) and CH (N-H and C2F3O2-). CH-5% group had significantly higher (p = 0.0000) FS (115.3±4.5 MPa) than all other groups. CH-1% and CH-2.5% groups had significantly higher FS than the control (unfilled) (p = 0.0016 and p = 0.0033 respectively); Helioseal Clear (p = 0.0000), and nylon groups. N6-5% had significantly higher flexural strength than Helioseal Clear (p = 0.0013) and N6-2.5% (p = 0.0250). CH-1% had significantly higher hardness values than all other groups, and CH-5% (p = 0.0414) had significantly higher values than N6-2.5%. No antibacterial inhibition was seen in any of the tested groups. Conclusions: CH and N6 nanofibers were successfully prepared via electrospinning and used to modify the experimental resin-based dental sealants. The overall results indicated that CH-containing sealants presented the highest flexural strength and hardness; however, none of the CH groups displayed antimicrobial properties. Further investigation is needed to enhance the physico-mechanical properties of the experimental resin-based sealants using nylon-6 and CH.

Our study adds to the understanding of dental caries prevention in underserved populations. Dental caries is the most common disease of childhood but can be easily prevented. It is therefore essential that policy makers use evidence to promote policies that will help reduce the burden of caries in high-risk children. We collected socioeconomic and demographic data through written surveys from parents of children at the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District in Willacy County. We got a 60% response to our survey. The survey data was matched with dental examination data from a teledentistry project. Only 19% of children in our matched sample had any sealant but 43% had at least one dental caries. Of those without sealants, almost half (49%) had caries while of those with sealants only 19% had any caries. We also found that while half (48%) of those from low-income households (ie, annual income <$25,000) had caries, only a third (34%) of those in high-income households had any caries. Our data analysis involved econometric modeling to study the impact of various factors including dental sealants on the occurrence of dental caries. We assumed dental sealant application to be a proxy for past preventive dental care. We used multivariate probit regression to test for endogeneity in our model. The estimation results from univariate probit models showed a strong and robust preventive effect of dental sealants on dental caries. We used Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), logit, probit, and logistic regressions to confirm the results and obtained similar findings. We used our fitted model to simulate the effect of providing sealants to all children in our sample and found that there will be a 52% - 68% decrease in the mean predicted probability of caries in different scenarios. Finally, we used cost estimates from published studies and the annual survey of dental fee by the American Dental Association to calculate cost-benefit of providing sealants through school-based programs. We found school-based sealant programs to be cost-beneficial. Our analysis leads to a recommendation to promote school-based sealant programs in underserved populations. / text