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Background: To assess the efficacy of PBMT on reducing postoperative pain scores in patients submitted to thirdmolar extractions.Material and Methods: A randomized controlled trial (ReBEC:RBR-94BCKZ) was designed according to theSPIRIT and followed the CONSORT. Patients were randomly allocated according to control or PBMT groups.PBMT consisted of the application of GaAlAs laser (808nm;50mW) applied in six points (1.23 min;11 J/cm2) afterextraction. Pain scores were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) in millimeters evaluated after 6(T6), 24 (T24), and 48 (T48) hours. The Wilcoxon Mann–Whitney test was used to check for possible associationsbetween VAS scores and treatment groups.Results: A total of 101 third molar extractions were performed in 44 patients. The mean age was 28 yearsold(SD±11.54). Comparing control and intervention, PBMT group showed a significant effect on the reductionof postoperative pain at T6(mean VAS=0.9; C.I:0.63–1.16) compared to control (mean VAS=2.5;C.I:2.1–2.88)(p<0.001). The same statistically significant effect on the reduction of postoperative pain was observed at T24(PBMT mean VAS=0.72;C.I:0.51–0.93; control mean VAS=2.86;C.I:2.40–3.31;p<0.001) and T48 (PBMT meanVAS=0.64;C.I:0.36–0.92; control mean VAS=2.86;C.I:2.37–3.34;p<0.001).Conclusions: PBMT significantly reduce the postoperative pain scores when assessed 6, 24, and 48 hours afterthird molar extractions.(AU)

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Fibrous dysplasia is a benign fibroosseous disorder that can affect the maxillary bones, causing aesthetic deformity and functional impairment. This article reports the case of a 13-year-old male patient at the time of diagnosis. The patient showed increased facial volume with relevant asymmetry, having reported the onset of the condition 12 months before. Upon examination, the patient presented an 8-mm mouth opening and an acute inflammatory process associated with tooth 37 pericoronal hood. Upon imaging exam, exuberant bone growth in the left mandibular ramus area of ground glass aspect was observed. After incisional biopsy, fibrous dysplasia was diagnosed and sequentially treated with osteoplasty and coronoid process removal. The patient evolved to a 43-mm mouth opening and favorable aesthetics without recurrence in a 3-year follow-up period. In this case, coronoidectomy and bone plasty proved to be effective, returning aesthetics and function. The patient is supposed to be followed up in the long term.

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Ameloblastoma is an uncommon, locally aggressive benign odontogenic tumor and can reach considerable dimensions causing facial deformity and functional impairment. They are characterized by local aggressiveness. It is recommended that maxillary ameloblastomas be treated aggressively due to proximity of various vital structures. Conservative treatments such as marsupialization, enucleation and curettage while preserving bone integrity seem to be associated with a high rate of recurrence. Treatment evaluation of ameloblastomas is a complex issue, as ideally it should not be so destructive due to the benign nature of this lesion, but should be extensive enough to avoid recurrences. The present study is about a clinical case of a 16-year- old man with a unicystic ameloblastoma treated successfully with marsupialization. Patient was followed up every 12 months. About 13 years after diagnosis, the patient is clinically healthy and radiographically it is possible to observe evidence of bone repair. Key words:Odontogenic tumors, ameloblastoma, marsupialization, unicystic.

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This in vitro study evaluated the effect of different apicoectomy angles, instruments used in root-end preparation, and dental materials used in retrofilling on apical sealing. Root ends were resected at 45 or 90 degrees in 80 single-rooted teeth. For each type of apicoectomy, root-end cavities were prepared with either a round carbide #2 bur or an S12/90D ultrasonic tip. The root-end cavities in each subgroup (apicoectomy + root-end preparation) were filled with silver amalgam without zinc (Am) or with gray mineral trioxide aggregate -Angelus (MTA), and the specimens were immediately immersed in 0.2% rhodamine B for 24 h. Sealing was evaluated based on the dyed cross-sectional dentin area. Data were analyzed statistically by the Kruskal-Wallis test at 5% significance level. No group showed complete sealing of root-end areas. The only significant factor affecting microleakage was dental material, with MTA exhibiting less leakage.

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This study evaluated the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the chemical composition, crystallinity and crystalline structure of bone at the site of distraction osteogenesis. Five rabbits were subjected to distraction osteogenesis (latency = 3 days; rate and frequency = 0.7 mm/day for 7 days; consolidation = 10 days), and three were given LLLT with arsenide-gallium-aluminum (AsGaAl; 830 nm, 40 mW): 10 J/cm(2) dose per spot, applied directly to the distraction osteogenesis site during the consolidation stage at 48 h intervals. Samples were harvested at the end of the consolidation stage. X-ray fluorescence and X-ray diffraction were used to analyze chemical composition, crystallinity and crystalline structure of bone at the distraction osteogenesis site. The analysis of chemical composition and calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) ratios revealed greater mineralization in the LLLT group. Diffractograms showed that the crystalline structure of the samples was similar to that of hydroxyapatites. Crystallinity percentages were greater in rabbits that were given LLLT. Crystallinity (41.14% to 54.57%) and the chemical composition of the bone at the distraction osteogenesis site were similar to the that of the control group (42.37% to 49.29%). The results showed that LLLT had a positive effect on the biomodulation of newly formed bone.

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This in vitro study evaluated the effect of different apicoectomy angles, instruments used in root-end preparation, and dental materials used in retrofilling on apical sealing. Root ends were resected at 45 or 90 degrees in 80 single-rooted teeth. For each type of apicoectomy, root-end cavities were prepared with either a round carbide #2 bur or an S12/90D ultrasonic tip. The root-end cavities in each subgroup (apicoectomy + root-end preparation) were filled with silver amalgam without zinc (Am) or with gray mineral trioxide aggregate -Angelus (MTA), and the specimens were immediately immersed in 0.2 percent rhodamine B for 24 h. Sealing was evaluated based on the dyed cross-sectional dentin area. Data were analyzed statistically by the Kruskal-Wallis test at 5 percent significance level. No group showed complete sealing of root-end areas. The only significant factor affecting microleakage was dental material, with MTA exhibiting less leakage.

Este estudo in vitro avaliou o efeito de diferentes ângulos de apicectomia, instrumentos utilizados na retrocavitação e materiais odontológicos usados na retrobturação sobre selamento apical. Oitenta dentes unirradiculares, tratados endodonticamente, foram apicectomizados. Quarenta raízes tiveram seu ápice radicular seccionado com angulação de 45º e a outra metade com angulação de 90º. Para cada tipo de apicectomia realizou-se retrocavidades com broca esférica carbide nº 2 ou com retroponta ultra-sônica S12/90D. Cada subgrupo (apicectomia/retrocavidade) foi retrobturado com MTA ou amálgama, sendo os espécimes imediatamente imersos no corante Rodamina B a 0,2 por cento por 24 h. O selamento apical foi avaliado com base na área transversal de dentina corada ao redor da retrobturação. Os dados foram submetidos á análise estatística utilizando os testes de Kruskal-Wallis e Mann-Whitney. Nenhum grupo foi capaz de selar totalmente a região apical. O tipo de material utilizado na retrobturação foi o único fator que mostrou significativa diferença no selamento apical em relação à infiltração de corante.

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OBJETIVO: Esta pesquisa objetivou avaliar a capacidade de vedamento apical de quatro materiais odontológicos utilizados em retro-obturações. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: 80 dentes humanos (caninos superiores) foram tratados endodonticamente, apicectomizados e retrocavitados, seguindo-se criteriosamente os mesmos procedimentos técnicos; a amostra foi dividida aleatoriamente em quatro grupos (n = 20); em cada grupo a retro-obturação foi realizada utilizando-se um dos seguintes materiais: cianoacrilato de etila (CE); amálgama de Prata sem Zinco (AM); cimento de ionômero de vidro modificado por resina (CIVr); cimento de ionômero de vidro modificado por resina associado a fotopolimerização do material (CIVr+foto). Os espécimes foram imersos em azul de metileno a 0,2% por 24 horas a 37°C e seccionados longitudinalmente. A análise dos níveis de infiltração do corante foi realizada através da visualização das regiões vestibular e palatina/lingual das raízes dentárias. RESULTADOS: Os resultados foram submetidos à análise de variância SANES. A infiltração marginal foi menor no G2 (CE) seguida por G4 (CIVr+foto), G3 (CIVr) e G1 (AM), o qual apresentou o maior nível de infiltração. CONCLUSÃO: Nas condições do presente trabalho, o CIVr+foto e o CE apresentaram as melhores condições de vedamento apical.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the apical sealing ability of four dental materials used in retrograde fillings. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Eighty human maxillary canines were selected and treated endodontically; the apical ends were sectioned and root-end cavities were prepared. The sample was randomly divided in four groups of 20 specimens each. In each group, root-end cavities were filled with one of the following materials: ethyl cyanoacrylate (EC); silver amalgam not containing zinc (AM); resin-modified glass ionomer cement (GIC); or resin-modified glass-ionomer cement and light curing (GIC+light). The specimens were immersed and kept in 0.2% methylene blue for 24 hours at 37oC and then sectioned longitudinally. The analysis of dye penetration was conducted by means of visual inspection of the buccal and lingual sections of the roots. RESULTS: Analysis of variance was used to compare results. The least marginal leakage was found in the EC group, followed by the GIC+light, GIC and AM groups, which had the greatest leakage. CONCLUSION: Apical sealing with GIC+light and EC provided the best apical sealing.

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O tratamento do ameloblastoma é uma das principais controvérsias da Cirurgia e Traumatologia Buco-maxilo-facial, devido ao grande número de desinformações existentes na literatura, como também ao grande número de condutas instituídas. Dessa forma, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica no site www.pubmed.gov, sendo selecionados os artigos publicados em 2006 relacionados ao tratamento cirúrgico do ameloblastoma, tendo como objetivo verificar, discutir e elucidar tais condutas. Baseando-se nos dados obtidos, conclui-se que existem inúmeras controvérsias a respeito do tratamento ideal, embora a maioria dos autores concorde que fatores fundamentais, tais como o tipo e a idade do paciente, são determinantes para a escolha da conduta cirúrgica a ser adotada.

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A obturação do canal radicular simultânea ao ato cirúrgico está indicada nos casos em que o tratamento endodôntico convencional fracassou, não havendo regressão da lesão periapical, ou quando não é possível a obturação dos canais radiculares devido à presença de exsudação persistente. O presente caso clínico visa a relatar a técnica de obturação do canal radicular simultânea ao ato cirúrgico, bem como enfatizar os passos operatórios a serem seguidos para obtenção do sucesso operatório.

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Técnicas consagradas como apicectomia por broca em 45 graus, retrocavidade com broca de aço esférica e retrobturação com amálgama tem sido gradativamente substituídas por novas seqüências de procedimentos que aumentam os benefícios cirúrgicos, melhorando o prognóstico clínico. A metodologia utilizada neste artigo encontra-se embasada em revisão bibliográfica e aplicação laboratorial. Isto possibilitou identificar inúmeras vantagens no uso da apicectomia em 90 graus, retrocavidade com ultra-som e retrobturação com Odontology Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA), nas cirurgias

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A obturação do canal radicular simultânea ao ato cirúrgico está indicada nos casos em que o tratamento endodôntico convencional fracassou, não havendo regressão da lesão periapical, ou quando não é possível a obturação dos canais radiculares devido a presença de exsudação persistente. O presente caso clínico visa relatar a técnica de obturação do canal radicular simultânea ao ato cirúrgico, bem como, enfatizar os passos operatórios a serem seguidos para obtenção do sucesso operatório.

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