Unravelling the effects of ibuprofen-acetaminophen infused copper-bioglass towards the creation of root canal sealant

Impact towards the tuneable characteristics of bioactive glasses (BAG) has been explored; as there is no root canal sealant till date with ideal characteristics competent enough to manoeuvre the perplexing root canal architecture. Combeite, calcite and traces of cuprorivaite crystalline phases were validated for material formation, in which Cu 2P [XPS] peak authenticating the presence of copper in bioglass network (Cu-BAG). Spherical and platelet-like morphologies were observed and the grain size of Cu-BAG (~100 nm) was lesser as compared to BAG (~ 1 µm). These particle distributions impacted the porosity, and dominant non-bridging oxygens in Cu-BAG influences ionic dissolution, which subsequently enhanced the mineralization. These bioactive materials were loaded with acetaminophen and ibuprofen, corresponding organic moieties was confirmed through FT-IR. These drugs loaded bioactive materials exhibited tremendous anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial behavior with better sealing ability. Drug loaded bioglass paste filled in biomechanically prepared root canal was estimated for sealing potential, mineralization, micro leakage, and fracture resistance properties. Hydroxyl apatite growth was noted on the sealants, flower like protuberance confirmed the sealing potential of the prepared material. Bioglass exhibited promising characteristics required in a root canal sealant. This investigation is a step further towards tailoring the properties of bioactive materials as promising candidates in root canal obturation and thereof.

Role of bioglass in enamel remineralization: Existing strategies and future prospects-A narrative review

Enamel, once formed, loses the ability to regenerate due to the loss of the formative ameloblasts. It is subjected to constant damaging events due to exposure to external agents and oral microbiomes. An enamel remineralization process targets to replenish the lost ionic component of the enamel through a multitude of methods. Enamel remineralization is highly challenging as it has a complex organized hierarchical microstructure. Hydroxyapatite nanocrystals of the enamel vary in size and orientation along alignment planes inside the enamel rod. The inability of the enamel to remodel unlike other mineralized tissues is another substantial deterrent. One of the well-known biomaterials, bioglass (BG) induces apatite formation on the external surface of the enamel in the presence of saliva or other physiological fluids. Calcium, sodium, phosphate, and silicate ions in BG become responsive in the presence of body fluids, leading to the precipitation of calcium phosphate. Studies have also demonstrated the bactericidal potential of BG against Streptococcus mutans biofilms. The anticariogenicity and antibacterial activity were found to be enhanced when BG was doped with inorganic ions such as F, Ag, Mg, Sr, and Zn. Due to the versatility of BG, it has been combined with a variety of agents such as chitosan, triclosan, and amelogenin to biomimic remineralization process. Key strategies that can aid in the development of contemporary enamel remineralization agents are also included in this review.

Bioactive glass ceramic can improve the bond strength of sealant/enamel?

AIM

Evaluate the influence of enamel pre-treatment using Biosilicate, associated or not to other treatments; on the bond strength (BS) of pit-and-fissure sealant, with or without saliva contamination.

METHODS

Ninety slices (4 mm × 4 mm) were obtained from 30 bovine incisors. Each slice was embedded in acrylic resin with their buccal surface exposed and polished to obtain a flat enamel surface. Half of them were contaminated with human saliva. All specimens were randomly divided into five groups (n = 9) according to the surface pre-treatment tested: acid etching (AE); AE + Biosilicate (B); AE + B + total-etch adhesive (Ad); Biosilicate; control (no treatment). Then, a 1 mm layer of sealant (Clinpro XT Varnish, 3M ESPE) was applied; and to provide support, a composite resin (Opallis, FGM) block was built up over it. Samples were thermocycled (500 cycles/5-55 °C) and sectioned obtaining sticks (1 × 1 × 10 mm) for microtensile BS testing (0.5 mm/min). Data were analysed with two-way ANOVA, Bonferroni test, p < 0.05. Failure patterns were evaluated using a stereomicroscope.

RESULTS

There was no difference among contaminated and non-contaminated groups, and between non-contaminated groups (p > 0.05). When contaminated, AE + B + Ad Group showed the highest BS values, differing (p < 0.05) from B Group and Control; similar between them (p > 0.05). Cohesive fractures were found in AE + B + Ad Group, submitted or not to contamination.

CONCLUSIONS

Since a surface pre-treatment was used, whether Biosilicate was applied or not, the sealant/enamel BS was the same in saliva-contaminated or non-contaminated enamel.

Clinpro ™ XT Sealant Adhesion to the Occlusal Surface of Primary Molars: Longitudinal Evaluation

AbstractThe study aims to evaluate the bond strength of sealants on deciduous molars. Clinpro ™ XT, Vitremer ™, Fluroshield and Optibond FL materials were applied to the occlusal surface of 40 deciduous lower molars (n = 5). The teeth were prepared for the micro tensile test, obtaining a specimen in a stick format with a cross-sectional area of 0.8 mm2. After 24 hours and 6 months of restorative procedures, the specimens were traversed in universal test machine. The statistical analysis used the tooth as experimental unit, considering the adhesive and mixed fractures data, through Variance Analysis of repeated measures and Tukey tests (α = 0.05). There was a difference among the adhesion of the materials in 24 h, with higher union strength for Optibond FL (31.20 ± 1.36 MPa), significantly higher than that of Clinpro ™ XT (20.23 ± 1.16 MPa), Fluroshield (24.61 ± 2.76 MPa) and Vitremer™ (21.31 ± 2.32 MPa), which were similar. After 6 months of storage, the Clinpro ™ XT bond strength remained (22.18 ± 2.91 MPa), Optibond FL decreased (20.77 ± 1.53 MPa), but remained similar to that of Clinpro ™ XT in 6 months. The lowest adhesion values at 6 months were of Fluroshield (11.14 ± 1.98 Mpa) and Vitremer (5.29 ± 0.58 Mpa). It was concluded that the bond strength of the sealants to the occlusal surface of the deciduous molars was influenced by the material, with Clinpro ™ XT being the only material that maintained the bond strength values after 6 months.Keywords: Pit and Fissure Sealants. Tensile Strength. Tooth, Deciduous.ResumoO presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a adesão de selantes em molares decíduos. Os materiais Clinpro™ XT, VitremerTM, Fluroshield e Optibond FL foram aplicados na superfície oclusal de 40 molares inferiores decíduos (n=5). Os dentes foram preparados para o ensaio de microtração, com obtenção de corpo-de-prova em formato de palito com área de seção transversal de 0,8 mm2. Após 24 horas e 6 meses da realização dos procedimentos restauradores, os espécimes foram tracionados em máquina de ensaio universal. A análise estatística usou como unidade experimental o dente, considerando os dados de fraturas adesivas e mistas, pelos testes de Análise de Variância de medidas repetidas e Tukey (α=0,05). Houve diferença entre a adesão dos materiais em 24 h, com maior resistência de união para o Optibond FL (31,20 ±1,36 MPa), significativamente maior que a do Clinpro™ XT (20,23 ±1,16 MPa); Fluroshield (24,61 ±2,76 MPa) e VitremerTM (21,31 ±2,32 MPa) foram semelhantes. Decorridos 6 meses de armazenamento, a resistência de união do Clinpro™ XT se manteve (22,18 ±2,91 MPa) e a do Optibond FL diminuiu (20,77 ±1,53 MPa) mas se manteve semelhante à do Clinpro™ XT em 6 meses. Os menores valores de adesão em 6 meses foram do Fluroshield (11,14 ±1,98 Mpa) e do Vitremer (5,29 ±0,58 Mpa). Concluiu-se que a resistência de união dos selantes à superfície oclusal dos molares decíduos foi influenciada pelo material, sendo o Clinpro™ XT o único material que manteve os valores de resistência de união após 6 meses.Palavras-chave: Selantes de Fossas e Fissuras. Resistência à Tração. Dente decíduo.

Evaluation of Ion Release from Four Dental Sealants

The purpose of this study was to determine the ion release from four commercially available pit-and-fissure sealants [3M Clinpro, 3M Concise™, BeautiSealant (BS), and GI FX-II)]. With each brand, 18 specimens were prepared. Their fluoride release in de-ionized water was measured by fluoride electrode, while the release of silicate (Si), aluminum (Al), sodium (Na), calcium (Ca), strontium (Sr), and phosphorus (P) was measured by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) on days 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28. The result showed that fluoride was not released from 3M Concise™. GI FX-II displayed the largest fluoride release, which, however, dropped rapidly on day 3. 3M Clinpro exhibited less fluoride release than GI FX-II and BS did. At any time during the 28-day experimental period, GI FX-II released more Na than the other sealants (P<0.001). BS ranked the second in Na release, and a small amount of Na ions was released from the 3M Clinpro and 3M Concise™ samples. Al ions were only detected from BS and GI FX-II, but not from the 3M Clinpro and 3M Concise™. Additionally GI FX-II had the largest Si release among the four brands at any time during the experimental period (P<0.001). Ca ions were detected from 3M Clinpro and 3M Concise™, but not from GI FX-II. BS released more Sr than the other sealants at any time during the experimental period (P<0.001). All the samples released similar amounts of P continuously during these 28 days. In conclusion, based on the type and the amount of ion release, BS is the best pit-and-fissure sealant among the four brands.

Bond strength of adhesive systems to sound and demineralized dentin treated with bioactive glass ceramic suspension

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a Biosilicate®, associated with dentin adhesive system, on microtensile bond strength (μTBS) to sound and demineralized dentin.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Eighty sound-extracted molars had their middle occlusal dentin exposed. In forty teeth, dentin was artificially demineralized (pH cycling). Sound and demineralized dentin teeth were separated into four groups (n = 10), according to the substrate treatment before restoration: Group 1-total-etching adhesive Adper TM Single bond 2 (ASB) + Biosilicate®, Group 2-ASB (without Biosilicate®), Group 3-AdheSE self-etching adhesive system (AdSE) + Biosilicate®, and Group 4-AdSE (without Biosilicate®). Each tooth was restored with a hybrid composite and stored in water at 37 °C for 6 months. After water aging, teeth were cut in sticks (≈ 1 mm² cross-sectional area) and all samples were submitted to μTBS test. The fracture modes of the samples were analyzed by stereomicroscopy. The representatively fractured samples were observed by scanning electron microscopy. Representative samples of each group were analyzed on energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDX). The μTBS and Ca-P ratio values were analyzed by 2-way ANOVA, Bonferroni, and Tukey test, respectively, p < .05.

RESULTS

ASB + Biosilicate® presented the highest μTBS values (p < .05), and lowest μTBS values (p < .05) were found in AdSE Group. There was no statistical difference (p < .05) on μTBS when substrates were compared, except for Group 2. The fracture pattern analysis showed prevalence of adhesive fractures in all groups.

CONCLUSION

Biosilicate® enhanced bond strength of self-etching and etch-and-rinse adhesives to sound and demineralized dentin.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Bioactive glass ceramic suspension could be recommended to be used to improve the dentin bond strengths of the total-etching and self-etching adhesives after acid-etching and priming.