Purpose: To evaluate the effect of varnish with different chlorhexidine concentrations on the demineralization of dentin surfaces in situ.
Methods: An intraoral model was used to study the ability of chlorhexidine to prevent demineralization. Dentin specimens from extracted human teeth were treated with chlorhexidine varnish and exposed to the oral environment of 47 subjects. The dentin specimens were prepared from the cervical regions of 47 third molars, sterilized by irradiation with 60 GY and mounted in intraoral appliances worn by the subjects. Before the delivery of the appliance, the specimens and participants were treated once with one of the three different varnishes (according to the manufacturer's instructions). All participants were randomly assigned to one of the three groups: (1) EC 40 (n=16), (2) Cervitec (n=15), or (3) ChemFil Varnish (control group, n=16). The appliances were worn day and night for 3 weeks. At mealtimes, the appliance was stored in 10% sucrose solution. After exposure to demineralization, the dentin surface was evaluated by microradiography to assess the depth of the lesion (microm) and the loss of mineral (Vol% microm). Data analysis was accomplished using one-way ANOVA plus LSD testing (P< 0.05).
Results: Both chlorhexidine varnishes EC 40 and Cervitec resulted in significantly decreased mineral loss and lesion depth in dentin than the control. In addition, EC 40 treated specimens demonstrated significantly reduced lesion depth compared to Cervitec and the control (109.22 microm vs. 139.23 microm and 178.21 microm).
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Oral Maxillofac Surg
January 2025
Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Morādābād, India.
Background: It has been outlined that LTM (Lower third molar) extracted from patients in which grinding, cleaning, sterilization & demineralization prove to be highly effective as graft material for filling the alveolar socket of the very same patient. These investigations aim to assess the efficiency of ADDM (Autogenous Demineralized Dentin Matrix) graft in third molar extraction sockets.
Purpose: To check the effectiveness of ADDM as graft material in extraction socket by evaluating pain, swelling, trismus, PD (Probing Depth) and bone density.
J Transl Med
January 2025
Dental School, The University of Western Australia, 17 Monash Avenue, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia.
Background: Treatment of deep carious lesions poses significant challenges in dentistry, as complete lesion removal risks compromising pulp vitality, while selective removal often reduces the longevity of restorations. Herein, we propose a minimally invasive approach using High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for microscale removal of carious dentine. Concurrently, HIFU's antimicrobial effects against associated cariogenic biofilms and the corresponding thermal and biological impacts on surrounding tissues were investigated.
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January 2025
Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain; Surgical and Implant Therapies in the Oral Cavity Research Group; University Complutense, Madrid, Spain.
Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the histomorphometric findings of autogenous tooth grafting (ATG) for alveolar ridge preservation (ARP), using graft material from extracted teeth. Variations by sex, age and location of extracted teeth, as well as any associated complications, were also assessed.
Materials And Methods: This prospective, single-cohort study was conducted using ATG placed in extraction sockets.
J Conserv Dent Endod
November 2024
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Background: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has gained popularity for its caries-arresting properties, yet its tendency to cause esthetic concerns due to black-staining limits its widespread acceptance.
Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the shear bond strength of Activa BioActive and Giomer restorative material with different protocols of SDF pretreatment on carious dentin.
Materials And Methods: Ninety-two extracted teeth were decoronated at the cementoenamel junction, sectioned 1 mm into dentin, mounted in acrylic resin and randomly divided into four ( = 8) control and six ( = 10) experimental groups.
Am J Dent
December 2024
Department of Restorative Sciences, Division of Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials, University of North Carolina, Adams School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA,
Purpose: To evaluate and compare: (1) the effect of the bacterial biofilm on the dentin mineral density at the restoration-tooth interface and (2) the mineralization potential of three resin-based restorative materials (RBRM).
Methods: 16 extracted human molars free of caries and cracks were collected and stored for disinfection. Each tooth received two standardized Class II preparations with the cervical margin placed in dentin.
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