Publications by authors named "Diana F G Araujo"
Objectives: Enzyme inhibitors minimize the degradation of unprotected collagen of dentin promoted by matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and cysteine cathepsins (CCs). As the evidence of their effect on the root canal is limited, this study aimed to evaluate the role of EDTA, chlorhexidine and E-64 as antiproteolytic agents on the bond strength (BS) of glass-fiber posts in root canals.
Materials And Methods: Ninety-six bovine roots were distributed in groups for each time point (n = 8).
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated how 2% chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) affects the bond strength of glass-fibre posts to root canals, focusing on different types of cements (dual-cured resin vs resin-modified glass-ionomer) and storage times.
- Results showed that the dual-cured resin cement (RelyX ARC) had significantly higher bond strength compared to resin-modified glass-ionomer cement (RelyX Luting 2), and CHX negatively impacted bond strength after 6 months.
- The findings suggest that using chlorhexidine does not enhance bond strength and may harm the effectiveness of RelyX ARC over time.
Objective: To investigate prevalence of invasive candidiasis in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and to evaluate oral diseases and Candida spp. colonization in low birth weight preterm newborns.
Methods: A descriptive epidemiological study performed in two stages.