Growth factor release and dental pulp stem cell attachment following dentine conditioning: An in vitro study.

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of dentine conditioning agents on growth factor liberation and settlement of dental pulp progenitor cells (DPSCs) on dentine surfaces.

Methodology: The agents used included ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA; 10%, pH 7.2), phosphoric acid (37%, pH < 1), citric acid (10%, pH 1.

Effects of storage media on physical properties of selected tooth coloured restorative materials.

It is known that storage media can affect the physical properties of some restorative dental materials. The purpose of this laboratory study was to investigate the possible effects of storage media on physical properties of a conventional glass-ionomer, a resin modified glass ionomer and a compomer. Specimens of the restorative materials in the study (FujiII LC, FujiIX and Dyract EXTRA) were prepared.

Effect of selected mouthwashes with and without toothbrushing on the surface hardness of a resin modified glass-ionomer and two compomers.

Objectives: Physical properties of some restorative dental materials can change as a result of exposure to mouthwashes and toothbrushing. The purpose of this laboratory study was to investigate the possible effects of three commercially available mouthwashes on the surface hardness and weight of a resin modified glass-ionomer and two compomers when used with and without tooth brushing.

Methods: Specimens of the restorative materials in the study (Vitremer, Compoglass and Dyract) were prepared.

The erosive potential of some flavoured waters.

Objectives: To assess the erosive potential of a number of readily available flavoured waters in the laboratory.

Methods: The erosive potential was assessed by measuring the pH, neutralisable acidity and ability to erode enamel. These were compared to an orange juice positive control.

Effect of selected mouthwashes on the surface roughness of resin modified glass-ionomer restorative materials.

Objectives: It is known that the use of mouthwashes and toothbrushing can affect some restorative dental materials. The purpose of this laboratory study was to investigate the effect of four commercially available mouthwashes on the surface roughness of a number of resin modified glass-ionomer restorative materials when used with and without tooth brushing.

Methods: Specimens of the restorative materials in the study (Vitremer, Compoglass and Dyract) were prepared.

Adverse reaction to prophylactic amoxicillin: a case report.

Antibiotic prophylaxis is required prior to invasive dental procedures for those patients at risk of bacterial endocarditis. The clinician should be aware of the possibility of allergic reaction to the antibiotics and be prepared for the medical management of the symptoms. This paper presents a case of an allergic reaction to prophylactic amoxicillin administered orally to a patient prior to dental treatment.