Effect of Finishing-Polishing Procedures on Cytotoxicity of Resin-Based Restorative Materials via Real-Time Cell Analysis.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of finishing and polishing procedures of compomer and bulk-fill composite resins on cytotoxicity against human gingival fibroblasts by xCELLigence analysis.

Study Design: Filtek™ Bulk Fill composite and Dyract XP compomer were used. After curing, the specimens were randomly divided into two groups and finishing-polishing procedures were applied to one group; no finishing-polishing procedures were applied to the other group.

Evaluation of Residual Monomers Eluted from Pediatric Dental Restorative Materials.

Unreacted monomers eluted from resin-based restorative materials have been considered a reason of local and systemic adverse reactions. This study was designed to determine the effect of finishing and polishing procedures on the elution of Bis-GMA, TEGDMA, UDMA, and HEMA monomers from compomer and bulk-fill composite resins. Bulk-fill composite (3M ESPE GmbH, Seefeld, Germany) and compomer (Dentsply DeTrey GmbH, Konstanz, Germany) specimens with 3 × 4 mm diameters were prepared.

Effects of Fixed and Removable Space Maintainers on Plaque Accumulation, Periodontal Health, Candidal and Enterococcus Faecalis Carriage.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of space maintainers on plaque accumulation, periodontal health and oral microflora.

Subjects And Methods: The study participants comprised 38 patients aged 4-10 years requiring either fixed or removable space maintainers. Plaque index, gingival index, bleeding on probing index, candidal colonization and Enterococcus faecalis were recorded just before the application of space maintainers (T0) and during treatment at the 1st (T1), 3rd (T2) and 6th (T3) month.

Dental management of patients with epidermolysis bullosa.

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a group of rare, genetic skin disorders characterized by fragility and blistering to minimal trauma. All oral surfaces may be involved, including the tongue, buccal mucosa, palate, floor of the mouth and gingiva. Common oral findings of the disease include microstomia, intraoral ulcerations and bullae formation, ankyloglossia, tongue atrophy, elimination of buccal and vestibular sulci, lingual depapillation and atrophy of the palatal folds.

Comparative evaluation of Ca(OH)2 plus points and Ca(OH)2 paste in apexification.

Aim:  The aim of this study was to compare calcium hydroxide plus points (CHPPs) with the conventional calcium hydroxide paste (CHP) clinically and radiographically as materials used in apexification treatment.

Material And Methods:  Sixteen children, each with at least one necrotic permanent central incisor requiring apexification treatment, were selected for this study. Twenty-two selected teeth were divided into two test groups (10 CHP and 12 CHPP).

Peripheral giant cell granuloma and peripheral ossifying fibroma in children: two case reports.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to present the clinical and histopathological evaluation of reactive gingival lesions, such as peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) and peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF), as exemplified in two cases.

Clinical Presentation And Intervention: A 12- and a 13-year-old girl were referred to the Department of Pedodontics, both complaining of a painless swelling mass. After histopathological evaluation, the lesions were diagnosed as PGCG and POF.

The rapid sterilization of gutta-percha cones with sodium hypochlorite and glutaraldehyde.

The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effectiveness of sodium hypochlorite and glutaraldehyde for rapid sterilization of gutta-percha cones contaminated with Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633. Cones were treated with either 2% glutaraldehyde or 2.5% sodium hypochlorite.

Effects of saliva contamination on shear bond strength of compomer to dentin in primary teeth.

Purpose: To investigate the effects of saliva contamination on the bond strengths of two compomers applied to primary teeth dentin during different bonding stages.

Methods: 30 extracted human non-carious primary molars were prepared for shear bond-strength testing. Specimens were randomly divided into three groups of 10.

Evaluation of various root canal filling materials in primary molar pulpectomies: an in vivo study.

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and radiographic success of zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE), Calcicur, Sealapex and Vitapex in primary molar pulpectomies.

Methods: 80 primary molars, showing signs of pulpal and/or periapical involvement, with no abnormal mobility, were selected from 76 children aged between 4-9 years-old, free from systemic disease. Radiographic evaluation was done to exclude teeth showing internal or pathological external root resorption and/or inadequate bone support.