Publications by authors named "Marcelo J Moretto"
This in vitro study evaluated the protective effect of fluoride varnishes containing sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP) against dentin erosion and abrasion. Specimens of coronal dentin were divided into: placebo, 2.5% NaF, 5% NaF, 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe effect of mucin in artificial saliva on rehardening (RE-experiment) and inhibition (DE-experiment) of erosion was evaluated. The treatment groups were: artificial saliva with mucin, artificial saliva without mucin, human saliva, and water. For the RE-experiment, after immersion of enamel blocks in citric acid (4 min), hardness was measured and blocks were subjected to treatment for 2 h.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe application of resin-based materials is an alternative of treatment for eroded lesions. Nevertheless, there are no studies about the penetration of these materials into eroded lesion, which might affect its adhesion. Therefore, this study evaluated the penetration of four resin-based materials, with and without enamel etching.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe treatment of white-spot lesions in infants and young children with early childhood caries is a challenge. The ideal management of the disease and subsequent remineralization of the lesions depend on the family's commitment to dietary behavior modifications to address the causes of the disease. If this proves ineffective or unlikely, resin infiltration has been developed to slow or arrest progression of white-spot lesions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To assess in vitro the effect on enamel erosion (ERO) and erosion followed by abrasion (ERO+ABR) of varnishes with different fluoride concentrations, supplemented or not with sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP).
Methods: Bovine enamel blocks were randomly divided into six groups according to the type of varnish used: placebo (no F), NaF 5%, NaF 2.5%, NaF 2.
Histologic evaluation of the use of membrane, bone graft, and MTA in apical surgery.
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod
February 2010
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated how different materials (membrane, bone graft, and MTA) used in apical surgery affect healing in dogs' teeth.
- The researchers created apical lesions in six dogs and used various combinations of fillings and coverings during the surgery.
- Results showed that the healing process and inflammation were similar across all treatment groups, indicating that membranes and bone grafts had no significant impact on the healing process after using MTA.