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Background: Antibiotic pastes used as intracanal medication in cases of revascularization therapy might cause negative effects on tooth properties, such as a reduction in dentin microhardness. This in vitro study investigated dentin microhardness in three different locations distancing from the canal lumen after 20 days of treatment with a tri-antibiotic paste (ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and minocycline), and with a double-antibiotic paste (ciprofloxacin and metronidazole), with calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2] UltracalTM XS-treated dentin as comparison. Material and Methods: Human mandibular premolars (n = 48) had the root canals cleaned and shaped and were used to produce dentin slices. Dentin slices remained immersed in the medications for 20 days. The Knoop microhardness (KHN) test was performed before (baseline/Day-0) and after treatment (Day-20) with the medications. Indentations were made at 25 µm, 50 µm, and 100 µm distances from the root canal lumen. The KHN was compared intra-group using Wilcoxon's test. Independent groups were compared using Mann-Whitney's and Kruskal-Wallis' tests, at α = 5%. Results: The microhardness in all the tested groups was reduced at Day-20 in comparison with Day-0 (p < 0.001) (intra-group comparison/same distances). The Day-0 values were similar, and the Day-20 values were higher for the Ca(OH)2 group (p < 0.05) (comparison between groups/same distances). Conclusions: Calcium hydroxide for 20 days would be preferred rather than antibiotic pastes to minimize the expected reduction in dentin microhardness during regenerative procedures.
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Abstract This research evaluates the presence of the oxygen-inhibited layer (OIL) on the top surface of a photopolymerized dental composite resin protected with a glycerin layer. This evaluation was conducted using physical and mathematical methods. Polymerized discs were fabricated to evaluate Vickers microhardness (VHN), and pre-and post-polymerized samples were used for the calculation of C-O/C-H ratios through Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) (n=10), using two types of glycerin, one for medical use (MG) and another for dental use (DG). Surface hardness decreased from MG to DG to CO, and the increase in C-O/C-H ratios decreased in the same order (p<0.05). Samples protected with medical and dental glycerin layers are harder and exhibit lower C-O/C-H bond ratios than the control group.
Resumen La presente investigación evalúa la presencia de la capa inhibida por oxígeno OIL en la última superficie fotocurada de una resina compuesta de uso odontológica que fue protegida con una capa de glicerina. Esta evaluación se hizo a partir de métodos físicos y matemáticos. Se fabricaron discos polimerizados para evaluar la microdureza Vickers (VHN) y pre y post polimerizados para el cálculo de tasas C-O/C-H por medio de Espectroscopía Infrarroja Transformada de Fourier (FTIR) (n=10) usando dos tipos de glicerina, una de uso médico (MG) y otra de uso dental (DG). La dureza superficial disminuyó de MG a DG a CO y el aumento de tasas C-O/C-H disminuyó en ese mismo orden (p<0,05). Las muestras protegidas con capas de glicerina médica y odontológica son más duras y presentan menos cantidad tasas de enlaces C-O/C-H que el grupo control.
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Resinas Compostas/análise , Glicerol/análise , Polímeros , Espectroscopia de Infravermelho com Transformada de Fourier , Testes de DurezaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Extracted human teeth are used to simulate dental procedures and are essential for practical education and research studies. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of different sterilization methods for extracted human roots and to assess the effects of these methods on dentin microhardness. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The crowns of 40 mandibular incisors were removed. The roots were sectioned at 10 mm and divided into 4 groups (n = 10 per group): G1 - no sterilization (control); G2 - microwave radiation (650 W, 5 min); G3 - ethylene oxide (288°C, 3 h); and G4 - autoclave (121°C, 15 min). The roots were immersed in brain heart infusion (BHI) and incubated at 37°C in variable oxygen atmospheres. After 14 days, the samples were assessed for turbidity. Three slices were obtained from each root, and indentations were made at 30, 60 and 120 µm from the root canal lumen. The microbiological data was analyzed with the Kruskal-Wallis test and Dunn's post-hoc test. Microhardness was evaluated by means of the twoway analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's test (p < 0.05). RESULTS: The roots submitted to autoclaving were 100% sterile, which differed from the other methods (p < 0.05); the control specimens had 0% sterility. For microhardness, significant differences were found between the methods, particularly for the apical third (68.06 ±12.50) (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Although all the evaluated techniques reduced dentin microhardness, autoclaving should be used as the most reliable method of sterilization of extracted dental roots.
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Dentina , Desinfecção , Desinfecção/métodos , Óxido de Etileno/farmacologia , Dureza , Humanos , Incisivo , Oxigênio/farmacologiaRESUMO
O estudo objetivou avaliar a dureza superficial de três resinas compostas (Filtek Z350 - 3M ESPE, Zirconfil - TECHNEW, Vitra FGM), após processo de clareamento dental de consultório a base de peróxido de Hidrogênio a 40%. Foram confeccionados 60 corpos de prova, com espessuras de 6,0 x 2,0 mm, sendo 20 corpos de cada material restaurador (n=20). Após processo de acabamento e polimento, os espécimes foram divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos para cada material restaurador (n=10), onde o grupo controle G1-C, foi mantido em saliva artificial e o grupo experimental G2-E, foi submetido ao gel clareador de consultório a base de peróxido de hidrogênio a 40% de acordo com a indicação do fabricante. O teste de dureza utilizado foi o de Vickers. Para cada corpo de prova, foram realizadas quatro leituras consecutivas e equidistantes, com uma carga de 300g de força durante 15s. Os valores de dureza para resinas testadas foram estatisticamente mais elevadas no grupo controle, do que no grupo teste. Sendo que a maior diferença nos valores das médias entre os grupos ocorreu na resina Z350XT e para a margem de erro fixada (5%) se comprova diferença significativa (p < 0,05) entre os grupos teste e controle para cada resina. O uso do peróxido de hidrogênio 40% pela técnica de consultório, promoveu mudanças significativas na dureza superficial das resinas testadas. Além disso, a resina Z350XT apresentou dureza superior as demais resinas, porém foi a mais afetada pelo agente clareador (AU).
The study aimed to evaluate the surface hardness of three composite resins (Filtek Z350 - 3M ESPE, Zirconfil - TECHNEW, Vitra - FGM), after an in-office tooth whitening process using 40% hydrogen peroxide. Sixty specimens were made, with thicknesses of 6.0 x 2.0 mm, with 20 specimens of each restorative material (n=20). After finishing and polishing, the specimens were randomly divided into two groups for each restorative material (n=10), where the control group G1-C was maintained in artificial saliva and the experimental group G2-E was subjected to gel in-office bleaching agent based on 40% hydrogen peroxide, according to the manufacturer's instructions. The hardness test used was the Vickers hardness test and for each specimen, four consecutive and equidistant readings were performed, with a load of 300g of force for 15s. Hardness values for tested resins were statistically higher in the control group than in the test group. The greatest difference in mean values between the groups occurred in the Z350XT resin and for the fixed margin of error (5%) there is a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the test and control groups for each resin. The use of 40% hydrogen peroxide by the in-office technique promoted significant changes in the surface hardness of the tested resins. In addition, the Z350XT resin presented higher hardness than the other resins, but was the most affected by the bleaching agent (AU).
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Clareamento Dental , Resinas Compostas , Testes de Dureza , Técnicas In Vitro , Análise de Variância , Peróxido de HidrogênioRESUMO
The aim of this study was to determine Vickers microhardness (HV) in bulk fill resins at different depths. Test specimens were prepared with different bulk fill resins: Filtek Bulk-Fill (3M ESPE) [FBF], Surefill SDR flow (Dentsply) [SDR], Fill-UP (COLTENE) [FU] and Surefill (Dentsply) [SF]. Semi-cylindrical test specimens were prepared in a mold 6 mm in diameter and 4 mm thick (n=5). A 1000 mW/cm2 light curing unit was applied (Coltolux LED - Coltene) for 20 seconds. HV was determined with three indentations (Vickers Future Tech FM300, 300 g, 8 s) at four depths: 1, 2, 3 and 4 mm from the top surface to the interior. Data were recorded immediately (t0) and 24 hours later (t24). Results were analyzed with two-way ANOVA (p<0.05), and multiple comparisons were performed using Tukey's test. Mean and SD of HV at t0 for each mm were: [FBF] t0: 49.23(4.65) / 48.32(3.36) / 44.38(2.06) / 40.59(2.58); [FBF] t24: 61.37(3.47) / 62.63(3.03) / 57.27(5.22) / 56.37(5.88);[SDR]t0:27.81(3.13) / 28.07(2.4) / 27.24(2.94) / 25.71(3.0); [SDR] t24: 35.11(2.16) / 35.17(1.96) / 35.53(1.81) / 33.18(2.08); [FU] t0: 41.43(1.41) / 39.87(0.88) / 38.11(1.81) / 39.09(1.92); [FU] t24: 49.27(1.54) / 48.77(1.77) / 48.65(1.88) / 46.76(4.93); [SF] t0: 71.35(7.09) / 67.39(9.76) / 68.95(6.21) / 64.1(8.35); [SF] t24: 76.06(6.61) / 75.31(9.37) / 75.2(11.57) / 69.81(12.14). ANOVA showed significant effect of material, depth and recording time (p<0.05), and Tukey's test showed that recording sites (depths) differed significantly, giving four homogeneous groups. Under the conditions of this study, it can be concluded that microhardness of bulk-fill resins can be affected by depth and post-curing time.
El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la microdureza Vickers (HV) en resinas bulk-fill a diferentes profundidades. Se confeccionaron probetas semicilíndricas de 6 mm de diámetro y 4 mm de profundidad con diferentes composites de aplicación en bloque (Bulk-fill): Filtek Bulk-Fill (3M ESPE) [FBF], Surefill SDR flow (Dentsply) [SDR], Fill-UP (COLTENE) [FU] y Surefill (Dentsply) [SF]. Se polimerizaron con Coltolux LED (Coltene) con 1000 mW/cm2 durante 20s. La HV se determinó realizando 3 indentaciones con 300 g durante 8 s a 1,2 3 y 4 mm desde la superficie de la probeta hacia el interior inmediatamente después de curada y a las 24 h. Se utilizó un microdurómetro Vickers Future Tech FM300. Los resultados se analizaron estadísticamente mediante ANOVA de dos vías y Prueba de Tukey. La media y DS de HV fueron: [FBF] t0: 49,23(4,65) / 48,32(3,36) / 44,38(2,06) / 40,59(2,58); [FBF] t24: 61,37(3,47) / 62,63(3,03) / 57,27(5,22) / 56,37(5,88);[SDR]t0: 27,81(3,13) /28,07(2,4) / 27,24(2,94) / 25,71(3,0); [SDR] t24: 35,11(2,16) / 35,17(1,96) / 35,53(1,81) / 33,18(2,08); [FU] t0: 41,43(1,41) / 39,87(0,88) / 38,11(1,81) / 39,09(1,92); [FU] t24: 49,27(1,54) / 48,77(1,77) / 48,65(1,88) / 46,76(4,93); [SF] t0: 71,35(7,09) / 67,39(9,76) / 68,95(6,21) / 64,1(8,35); [SF] t24: 76,06(6,61) / 75,31(9,37) / 75,2(11,57) / 69,81(12,14). La evaluación con análisis de varianza mostró el efecto significativo de las variables material, profundidad y momento del registro (p<0,05) y la prueba de Tukey mostró que los sitios de registro (profundidad) fueron estadísticamente significativos, dando cuatro grupos homogéneos. Bajo las condiciones de este estudio podemos concluir que la microdureza de las resinas de inserción en bloque se ve afectada por el nivel de profundidad y el tiempo pos curado.
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Resinas Compostas , Dureza , Teste de Materiais , Polimerização , Propriedades de SuperfícieRESUMO
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine Vickers microhardness (HV) in bulk fill resins at different depths. Test specimens were prepared with different bulk fill resins: Filtek Bulk-Fill (3M ESPE) [FBF], Surefill SDR flow (Dentsply) [SDR], Fill-UP (COLTENE) [FU] and Surefill (Dentsply) [SF]. Semi-cylindrical test specimens were prepared in a mold 6 mm in diameter and 4 mm thick (n=5). A 1000 mW/cm2 light curing unit was applied (Coltolux LED - Coltene) for 20 seconds. HV was determined with three indentations (Vickers Future Tech FM300, 300 g, 8 s) at four depths: 1, 2, 3 and 4 mm from the top surface to the interior. Data were recorded immediately (t0) and 24 hours later (t24). Results were analyzed with two-way ANOVA (p<0.05), and multiple comparisons were performed using Tukey's test. Mean and SD of HV at t0 for each mm were: [FBF] t0: 49.23(4.65) / 48.32(3.36) / 44.38(2.06) / 40.59(2.58); [FBF] t24: 61.37(3.47) / 62.63(3.03) / 57.27(5.22) / 56.37(5.88); [SDR] t0: 27.81(3.13) / 28.07(2.4) / 27.24(2.94) / 25.71(3.0); [SDR] t24: 35.11(2.16) / 35.17(1.96) / 35.53(1.81) / 33.18(2.08); [FU] t0: 41.43(1.41) / 39.87(0.88) / 38.11(1.81) / 39.09(1.92); [FU] t24: 49.27(1.54) / 48.77(1.77) / 48.65(1.88) / 46.76(4.93); [SF] t0: 71.35(7.09) / 67.39(9.76) / 68.95(6.21) / 64.1(8.35); [SF] t24: 76.06(6.61) / 75.31(9.37) / 75.2(11.57) / 69.81(12.14). ANOVA showed significant effect of material, depth and recording time (p<0.05), and Tukey's test showed that recording sites (depths) differed significantly, giving four homogeneous groups. Under the conditions of this study, it can be concluded that microhardness of bulk-fill resins can be affected by depth and post-curing time.
RESUMEN El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la microdureza Vickers (HV) en resinas bulk-fill a diferentes profundidades. Se confeccionaron probetas semicilíndricas de 6 mm de diámetro y 4 mm de profundidad con diferentes composites de aplicación en bloque (Bulk-fill): Filtek Bulk-Fill (3M ESPE) [FBF], Surefill SDR flow (Dentsply) [SDR], Fill-UP (COLTENE) [FU] y Surefill (Dentsply) [SF]. Se polimerizaron con Coltolux LED (Coltene) con 1000 mW/cm2 durante 20s. La HV se determinó realizando 3 indentaciones con 300 g durante 8 s a 1,2 3 y 4 mm desde la superficie de la probeta hacia el interior inmediatamente después de curada y a las 24 h. Se utilizó un microdurómetro Vickers Future Tech FM300. Los resultados se analizaron estadísticamente mediante ANOVA de dos vías y Prueba de Tukey. La media y DS de HV fueron: [FBF] t0: 49,23(4,65) / 48,32(3,36) / 44,38(2,06) / 40,59(2,58); [FBF] t24: 61,37(3,47) / 62,63(3,03) / 57,27(5,22) / 56,37(5,88); [SDR] t0: 27,81(3,13) / 28,07(2,4) / 27,24(2,94) / 25,71(3,0); [SDR] t24: 35,11(2,16) / 35,17(1,96) / 35,53(1,81) / 33,18(2,08); [FU] t0: 41,43(1,41) / 39,87(0,88) / 38,11(1,81) / 39,09(1,92); [FU] t24: 49,27(1,54) / 48,77(1,77) / 48,65(1,88) / 46,76(4,93); [SF] t0: 71,35(7,09) / 67,39(9,76) / 68,95(6,21) / 64,1(8,35); [SF] t24: 76,06(6,61) / 75,31(9,37) / 75,2(11,57) / 69,81(12,14). La evaluación con análisis de varianza mostró el efecto significativo de las variables material, profundidad y momento del registro (p<0,05) y la prueba de Tukey mostró que los sitios de registro (profundidad) fueron estadísticamente significativos, dando cuatro grupos homogéneos. Bajo las condiciones de este estudio podemos concluir que la microdureza de las resinas de inserción en bloque se ve afectada por el nivel de profundidad y el tiempo pos curado.
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Abstract Objective: To analyze color change, microhardness and chemical composition of enamel bleached with in-office bleaching agent with different desensitizing application protocols. Materials and Methods: One hundred and seventeen polished anterior human enamel surfaces were obtained and randomly divided into nine groups (n = 13). After recording initial color, microhardness and chemical composition, the bleaching treatments were performed as G1: Signal Professional White Now POWDER&LIQUID FAST 38% Hydrogen peroxide(S); G2: S+Flor Opal/0.5% fluoride ion(F); G3: S+GC Tooth Mousse/Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (CPP-ACP) paste(TM); G4: S+UltraEZ/3% potassium nitrate&0.11% fluoride(U); G5: S+Signal Professional SENSITIVE PHASE 1/30% Nano-Hydroxyapatite (n-HAP) suspension(SP); G6: S-F mixture; G7: S-TM mixture; G8: S-U mixture; G9: S-SP mixture. Color, microhardness and chemical composition measurements were repeated after 1 and 14 days. The percentage of microhardness loss (PML) was calculated 1 and 14 days after bleaching. Data were analyzed with ANOVA, Welch ANOVA, Tukey and Dunnett T3 tests (p<0.05). Results: Color change was observed in all groups. The highest ΔE was observed at G7 after 1 day, and ΔE at G8 was the highest after 14 days (p<0.05). A decrease in microhardness was observed in all groups except G6 and G7 after 1 day. The microhardness of all groups increased after 14 days in comparison with 1 day after bleaching (p>0.05). PML was observed in all groups except G6 and G7 after bleaching and none of the groups showed PML after 14 days. No significant changes were observed after bleaching at Ca and P levels and Ca/P ratios at 1 or 14 days after bleaching (p>0.05). F mass increased only in G2 and G6, 1 day after bleaching (p<0.05). Conclusions: The use of desensitizing agents containing fluoride, CPP-ACP, potassium nitrate or n-HAP after in-office bleaching or mixed in bleaching agent did not inhibit the bleaching effect. However, they all recovered microhardness of enamel 14 days after in-office bleaching.
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Humanos , Clareamento Dental/métodos , Esmalte Dentário/efeitos dos fármacos , Dessensibilizantes Dentinários/química , Clareadores Dentários/química , Valores de Referência , Saliva Artificial/química , Espectrometria por Raios X , Espectrofotometria , Propriedades de Superfície/efeitos dos fármacos , Fatores de Tempo , Teste de Materiais , Fosfatos de Cálcio/química , Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura , Caseínas/química , Distribuição Aleatória , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Análise de Variância , Compostos de Potássio/química , Cor , Estatísticas não Paramétricas , Esmalte Dentário/química , Testes de Dureza , Peróxido de Hidrogênio/química , Nitratos/químicaRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: The use of bioactive glasses to re-establish or increase mechanical properties of the root dentin may be an interesting alternative. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of root repair materials and bioactive glasses on the microhardness of human root dentin. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Sixty-four sectioned palatal roots of human molars were prepared and two slices were obtained of the middle third of each root (one corresponding to the control group, without treatment, and the other to the experimental group). The pairs of slices were randomly divided into four groups (n=16). The root canal of experimental slices were filled with one of the following materials: mineral trioxide aggregate (Angelus MTA, Angelus, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil), EndoSequence Root Repair Material (ERRM, Brassler, Savannah, GA, USA), Bioglass (45S5) and an experimental niobophosphate glass (NbG). The specimens were stored in an oven at 37ºC, in an environment with 100% humidity for 60 days. The specimens were subjected to a microhardness test. Four indentations were made at a distance of 20 µm from the root canal lumen. For microhardness analysis, comparing the experimental groups and their respective controls, the Student's-t test was applied. For comparison of the percentage increase in microhardness between the groups, the data were statistically analyzed by using One-way ANOVA and Tukey's test. The level of significance was set at 0.05. RESULTS: All the materials significantly increased the dentin microhardness values (P<0.05). MTA showed a higher increase in microhardness (94.8±42.7%), similar to that of EndoSequence (62.3±39.9%). The 45S5 (46.5±30.0%) and NbG (53.8±31.3%) showed the lowest percentages of increase in microhardness, but were statistically similar to those of EndoSequence. CONCLUSION: All the materials tested were capable of increasing root dentin microhardness.
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Abstract: The study aimed to investigate the effects of bacterial biofilms on changes in the surface microhardness of enamel treated with casein phosphopeptide—amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) with and without fluoride. Human enamel blocks with incipient caries-like lesions were divided into four groups of 13: G1: Saliva (Control); G2: fluoride dentifrice (Crest™, 1100 ppm as NaF); G3: CPP-ACP (MI Paste; Recaldent™); and G4: CPP-ACPF (MI Paste Plus; Recaldent™ 900 ppm as NaF). The specimens were soaked in demineralizing solution for 6 h and remineralized in artificial saliva for 18 h alternately for 10 days. The dentifrice was prepared with deionized water in a 1 : 3 ratio (w/w) or applied undiluted in the case of the CPP-ACP group. The surface microhardness (SMH) was evaluated at baseline, after artificial caries, after pH cycling and treatment with dentifrices, and after incubation in media with Streptococcus mutans for biofilm formation. The biofilms were exposed once a day to 2% sucrose and the biofilm viability was measured by MTT reduction. The percentage of change in surface microhardness (%SMHC) was calculated for each block. The data were analyzed by nonparametric test comparisons (α = 0.05). The %SMHC values observed in G2 were different from those of G1, G3, and G4 (p < 0.05). After biofilm formation, %SMHC was positive in G2 and G4 when compared to G1 and G3, but resistance to demineralization after biofilm formation was similar in all groups. In conclusion, the presence of biofilms did not influence the treatment outcomes of anticaries products.
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Humanos , Streptococcus mutans/fisiologia , Cariostáticos/química , Caseínas/química , Biofilmes/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Esmalte Dentário/efeitos dos fármacos , Esmalte Dentário/microbiologia , Fluoretos/química , Valores de Referência , Saliva Artificial/química , Streptococcus mutans/efeitos dos fármacos , Propriedades de Superfície , Fatores de Tempo , Remineralização Dentária/métodos , Teste de Materiais , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Estatísticas não Paramétricas , Biofilmes/efeitos dos fármacos , Dentifrícios/química , Testes de DurezaRESUMO
O plasma de baixa temperatura (PBT) tem tido seu uso investigado na destruição dosbiofilmes orais, no entanto,seu efeito sobre os substratos dentários ainda não estácompletamente esclarecido. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito do PBT na durezasuperficial, no ângulo de contato, na morfologia das superfícies e composição química doesmalte e dentina bovinos. Para tanto, foram analisados a dureza de superfície Knoop (DS), asalterações nos ângulos de contato (AC), a morfologia de superfície por MicroscopiaEletrônica de Varredura (MEV) e sua composição química através da EspectofotometriaRaman (ER). Inicialmente, foram confeccionados blocos de esmalte e dentina com dimensõesde 4x4x2 mm preparados a partir de dentes bovinos. Todos os blocos foram polidos e dividosem três grupos (n=6): Plasma de Argônio, Gás de Argônio e Controle. A MS foi avaliadaantes e depois de cada tratamento, realizando-se cinco penetrações em cada espécime (50g/5spara esmalte e 25g/5s para dentina). A determinação do AC foi realizada dispersando umagota de água sobre a superfície tratada e observando o ângulo de contato obtido em 1 min e 1hora, utilizando fotografias digitais de alta resolução e o programa Image J. As alteraçõesfísicas na morfologia do esmalte e dentina submetidos ao PBT foram observadas a partir daMEV. Adicionalmente, a proporção relativa do conteúdo orgânico e mineral do esmalte edentina após os tratamentos foram analisados por ER. . Os dados foram avaliados por análisede variância (ANOVA) 1 via para MS e 2 vias (tratamento e tempo) para AC, após Tukeyteste (α < 0,05). Os resultados da MS demostraram não haver diferença significativa noesmalte (p = 0,087) após os tratamentos. No entanto, a MS da dentina diminuiu após otratamento de plasma de argônio (p = 0,005)...
Low-temperature plasma (LTP) is a promising technology with the potential benefit ofdestroying the matrix of the oral biofilm and also produce antimicrobial effect on the bacterialcell. However, the effect of LTP on dental structures is not clear. The objective of this studywas to evaluate the effect of LTP on enamel and dentin substrates. Therefore, we analyzedKnoop microhardness to calculate the percentage of surface hardness (SH), changes in contactangles (CA), the surface topography by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and also thechemical composition by Raman spectrometry (RS). Initially, 4x4x2 mm enamel and dentinblocks were prepared from bovine incisors. All blocks were polished and divided into threegroups (n = 6); argon plasma, argon flow rate and control. The SH was assessed before andafter each treatment, performing five penetrations in each specimen (50g / 25g and 5s enamel/ dentin 5s). Contact angles changes were performed by dispersing water drop on the treatedsurfaces and observing the contact angle obtained after 1 min and 1 hour. For that, highresolutiondigital photos and the Image J program was used. Physical changes in the structureof enamel and dentin submitted to LTP were observed from the SEM. Additionally, therelative proportion of the organic and mineral content of the enamel and dentin after treatmentwere analyzed by RS. Data were evaluated by analysis of variance (ANOVA) - 2-way(treatment and time) and Tukey test (α <0.05). For the SH the results showed no significantdifference in the enamel (p=0.087), however, the SH of dentin decreased after treatment withargon plasma (p=0.005)...
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Humanos , Gases em Plasma , Análise Espectral Raman , Microscopia Eletrônica de VarreduraRESUMO
Introdução: O cimento resinoso dual é o principal material para cimentação de cerâmicas. Contudo, fatores, como fonte de luz, podem influenciar no desempenho do cimento. Objetivo: Avaliar a influência de duas fontes de luz de diferentes intensidades sobre a microdureza de um cimento resinoso quando fotoativado sob diferentes cerâmicas. Material e método: Foram fotoativados 40 espécimes de cimento resinoso dual (10 mm × 1,0 mm) por meio de duas fontes de luz LED, com intensidades de 1.000 mW/cm² e 800 mW/cm² durante 40 segundos, sob cerâmicas (15 mm × 2 mm) à base de zircônia, espinélio MgAl2O4 e dissilicato de lítio. No grupo controle, foi utilizada uma placa de vidro de mesma dimensão. As amostras tiveram a superfície regularizada com lixa d`água (600 e 1200). Após armazenagem a seco no escuro (24 h), foram realizadas as medidas de microdureza Vickers (HMV Shimadzu - 50g/10 segundos). Os dados foram submetidos à Anova fatorial e ao teste de Tukey com nível de significância de 5%. Resultado: O cimento polimerizado apresentou valor médio de microdureza e desvio padrão para o grupo controle de 43,9±1,5 e 43,4±1,3, para as intensidades de 1.000 mW/cm2 e 800 mW/cm2, respectivamente. O menor valor de microdureza do cimento foi observado para a cerâmica à base de espinélio MgAl2O4, polimerizado a 800 mW/cm², com valor de 34,3±3,3.