Use of polyphenols as a strategy to prevent bond degradation in the dentin-resin interface.

This study evaluated the effect of dentin pretreatment with the polyphenols quercetin and resveratrol on the resin-dentin microtensile bonding strength (μTBS) and collagen fibrils stability of the adhesive interface. Different concentrations (100, 250, 500, or 1,000 μg ml ) of quercetin or resveratrol, or a mixture of quercetin and resveratrol (3:1, 1:1, 1:3; vol:vol), as well as distilled water or 2% chlorhexidine digluconate, were applied to etched dentin. Then, a two-step etch-and-rinse adhesive was applied followed by composite restoration.

Cytotoxicity of current adhesive systems: in vitro testing on cell cultures of primary murine macrophages.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate, in vitro, the potential cytotoxicity of dentinal adhesives on alveolar macrophages of Wistar rats, after diffusion through dentin.

Methods: The cytotoxicity of adhesives [single bond plus (SB), clearfil SE bond (CF) and Xeno V (XE)] applied to the occlusal surface of human dentin disks adapted to a dentin barrier test device were analyzed. The sets placed on a monolayer of cells were incubated for 24, 48 and 72h.

Diagnosis and treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity.

This bibliographic review provides a general view of the etiology, characteristics and treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity, so that professionals can use this information in the therapeutic management of this clinical condition. For this purpose, the authors have analyzed whole texts of relevant articles on the subject. This study showed that the predisposing factors associated with the causes of dentinal hypersensitivity must be controlled or eliminated, by educating the patient regarding the excessive intake of acidic food, as well as providing guidance on the proper tooth brushing technique and analysis of occlusion.