Publications by authors named "Marcia Cristina Dias-Moraes"

To assess the evidence available and knowledge gaps in photobiomodulation (PBM) for oral facial pain. Effective identification of a noninvasive resource for oral facial pain such as PBM may mitigate the risks of invasive therapeutic resources. Nine electronic databases were searched for systematic reviews reporting oral facial pain outcome for PBM.

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Objective: This in vitro study characterized and monitored, by Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), the effects of the association of acidulated phosphate fluoride gel (APF-gel) and Nd:YAG (neodymiun:yttrium-aluminum-garnet) laser, as sequencial treatments, in the prevention of incipient enamel caries lesions.

Methods: 120 human enamel samples were randomized into 3 groups (n = 40): APF-gel (1.23% F-, 4 min.

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This study aimed to use optical coherence tomography (OCT) to assess the progression of erosive lesions after irradiation with Nd:YAG laser and application of topical fluoride. One-hundred and twenty dentin samples (4 × 4 × 2 mm) obtained from bovine incisors were used. Samples were protected with acid-resistant nail varnish, with exception of a central circular area 2 mm in diameter.

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