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Grillo R, Quinta Reis BA, Lima BC, Peral Ferreira Pinto LA, Cruz Meira JB, Melhem-Elias F. The butterfly effect in oral and maxillofacial surgery: Understanding and applying chaos theory and complex systems principles. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2024; 52:652-658. [PMID: 38582679 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2024.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024] Open
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The present paper provides a historical context for chaos theory, originating in the 1960s with Edward Norton Lorenz's efforts to predict weather patterns. It introduces chaos theory, fractal geometry, nonlinear dynamics, and the butterfly effect, highlighting their exploration of complex systems. The authors aim to bridge the gap between chaos theory and oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) through a literature review, exploring its applications and emphasizing the prevention of minor deviations in OMFS to avoid significant consequences. A comprehensive literature review was conducted on PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases. The selection process adhered to the PRISMA-ScR guidelines and Leiden Manifesto principles. Articles focusing on chaos theory principles in health sciences, published in the last two decades, were included. The review encompassed 37 articles after screening 386 works. It revealed applications in outcome variation, surgical planning, simulations, decision-making, and emerging technologies. Potential applications include predicting infections, malignancies, dental fractures, and improving decision-making through disease prediction systems. Emerging technologies, despite criticisms, indicate advancements in AI integration, contributing to enhanced diagnostic accuracy and personalized treatment strategies. Chaos theory, a distinct scientific framework, holds potential to revolutionize OMFS. Its integration with advanced techniques promises personalized, less traumatic surgeries and improved patient care. The interdisciplinary synergy of chaos theory and emerging technologies presents a future in which OMFS practices become more efficient, less traumatic, and achieve a level of precision never seen before.
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- Ricardo Grillo
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of São Paulo School of Dentistry, São Paulo-SP, Brazil; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculdade Patos de Minas, Brasília-DF, Brazil.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of São Paulo School of Dentistry, São Paulo-SP, Brazil; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnosis, Hospital da Boca, Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Biomaterials and Oral Biology, University of São Paulo School of Dentistry, São Paulo-SP, Brazil
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of São Paulo School of Dentistry, São Paulo-SP, Brazil; Private Practice in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, São Paulo-SP, Brazil
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Mattern R, Ernst S, Böcher S, Braun A, Wenzler JS, Conrads G. CLSM-Guided Imaging for Quantifying Endodontic Disinfection. Antibiotics (Basel) 2024; 13:54. [PMID: 38247613 PMCID: PMC10812411 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13010054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Elimination of microbes in the root canal system is crucial for achieving long-term success in endodontic treatment. Further efforts in study design and standardization are needed in order to improve the validity and comparability of in vitro results on endodontic disinfection procedures, in turn improving clinical outcomes. This study optimizes two models at all steps: tooth selection, pretreatment, inoculation method (by growth or centrifugation), and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM)-guided imaging of LIVE/DEAD-stained specimens. Individual anatomical conditions lead to substantial differences in penetration depth. Sclerosis grading (SCG), a classification system introduced in this study, provides information about the sclerosis status of the dentine and is helpful for careful, specific, and comparable tooth selection in in vitro studies. Sonically activated EDTA for the pretreatment of roots, inoculation of Enterococcus faecalis in an overflow model, 3-4 weeks of incubation, as well as polishing of dentine slices before staining, led to advances in the visualization of bacterial penetration and irrigation depths. In contrast, NaOCl pretreatment negatively affected performance reproducibility and should be avoided in any pretreatment. Nonsclerotized teeth (SCG0) can be used for microbial semilunar-shaped inoculation by centrifugation as a "quick-and-dirty" model for initial orientation. In conclusion, CLSM-guided imaging for quantifying endodontic infection/disinfection is a very powerful method after the fine-tuning of materials and methods.
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- Rebecca Mattern
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology, and Preventive Dentistry, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (R.M.); (S.B.); (A.B.); (J.-S.W.)
- Division of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Department of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology, and Preventive Dentistry, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Confocal Microscopy Facility, Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research IZKF, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany;
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology, and Preventive Dentistry, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (R.M.); (S.B.); (A.B.); (J.-S.W.)
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology, and Preventive Dentistry, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (R.M.); (S.B.); (A.B.); (J.-S.W.)
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology, and Preventive Dentistry, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (R.M.); (S.B.); (A.B.); (J.-S.W.)
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- Division of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Department of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology, and Preventive Dentistry, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) University Hospital, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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Lin GSS, Luddin N, Ghani HA, Lai JCH, Noorani TY. Dislodgment Resistance, Adhesive Pattern, and Dentinal Tubule Penetration of a Novel Experimental Algin Biopolymer-Incorporated Bioceramic-Based Root Canal Sealer. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15051317. [PMID: 36904558 PMCID: PMC10007138 DOI: 10.3390/polym15051317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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The currently available bioceramic-based sealers still demonstrate low bond strength with a poor seal in root canal despite desirable biological properties. Hence, the present study aimed to determine the dislodgment resistance, adhesive pattern, and dentinal tubule penetration of a novel experimental algin-incorporated bioactive glass 58S calcium silicate-based (Bio-G) sealer and compared it with commercialised bioceramic-based sealers. A total of 112 lower premolars were instrumented to size 30. Four groups (n = 16) were assigned for the dislodgment resistance test: control, gutta-percha + Bio-G, gutta-percha + BioRoot RCS, and gutta-percha + iRoot SP, with exclusion of the control group in adhesive pattern and dentinal tubule penetration tests. Obturation was done, and teeth were placed in an incubator to allow sealer setting. For the dentinal tubule penetration test, sealers were mixed with 0.1% of rhodamine B dye. Subsequently, teeth were cut into a 1 mm-thick cross section at 5 mm and 10 mm levels from the root apex, respectively. Push-out bond strength, adhesive pattern, and dentinal tubule penetration tests were performed. Bio-G showed the highest mean push-out bond strength (p < 0.05), while iRoot SP showed the greatest sealer penetration (p < 0.05). Bio-G demonstrated more favourable adhesive patterns. No significant association was noted between dislodgment resistance and dentinal tubule penetration (p > 0.05).
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- Galvin Sim Siang Lin
- Department of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dentistry, Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST) University, Bedong 08100, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (G.S.S.L.); (T.Y.N.)
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- Prosthodontics Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu 16150, Malaysia
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- Conservative Dentistry Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu 16150, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Sustainable Energy, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan 94300, Malaysia
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- Conservative Dentistry Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu 16150, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (G.S.S.L.); (T.Y.N.)
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Charisi C, Kodonas K, Keklikoglou K, Arhakis A, Arapostathis KA, Kotsanos N. Morphological, histological, and chemical analysis of first permanent molars with molar incisor malformation. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2022; 23:601-608. [PMID: 35759186 DOI: 10.1007/s40368-022-00723-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Molar incisor malformation (MIM) is a dental anomaly rendering first permanent molar pulps inflamed/necrotic at a young age. It often affects permanent incisors, primary second molars and less frequently other teeth. The purpose of this study was to investigate the anatomy and histology of MIM in seeking insight into its pathogenesis. METHODS Five MIM first permanent molars were examined with micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) for 3D morphology, with scanning electron microscopy for microanatomy, with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS) for chemical composition and for histology with optical microscopy. Composition differences were statistically determined using one-way ANOVA. RESULTS Micro-CT confirmed dentin abnormalities in the middle and cervical third of the crown in the form of the radiodense 'cervical mineralized diaphragm' (CMD). This was peripherally intertwined with enamel fjords and projections severely disrupting the integrity of pulp chamber and its continuity with root canals. EDS showed increased Ca in CMD compared to dentin. The histological examination revealed anomalous osteodentin-like hard tissue with denticles in the CMD. CONCLUSION An interconnection of anomalous cervical enamel with crown CMD dentin preceded to the severe pulp chamber and root dysplasias in MIM molar teeth.
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- C Charisi
- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece. .,, 36, El. Venizelou, 57008, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Biology Department, University of Crete, 70013, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.,Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), 71500, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Versiani MA, Cavalcante DM, Belladonna FG, Silva EJNL, Souza EM, De-Deus G. A critical analysis of research methods and experimental models to study dentinal microcracks. Int Endod J 2021; 55 Suppl 1:178-226. [PMID: 34743355 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The purpose of this narrative review was to discuss the scientific milestones that led to the current understanding of the root dentinal microcrack phenomenon based on the interplay between the usage of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) as an analytical tool alongside a close-to-mouth experimental model. In 2009, reports on the development of dentinal microcracks in extracted teeth after root canal preparation triggered an awareness of the potential for vertical root fractures (VRFs) of endodontically treated teeth could be developed from defects created by the mechanical stress of nickel-titanium preparation systems on dentine. This assumption was taken for granted, even though no cause-effect relationship had been scientifically demonstrated. Since then, several studies using the sectioning method with extracted teeth have been published and the large discrepancy amongst their outcomes soon become evident. Moreover, the high frequency of reported dentinal microcracks largely contrasted with the clinical incidence of VRFs, raising doubts on their methodological reliability. Using micro-CT technology, it was demonstrated by several studies that, in extracted teeth, dentinal defects already existed before the endodontic procedures, indicating that the initial reports framed a non-existing cause-effect relationship between canal preparation and dentinal microcracks. Although these new findings contributed to a better comprehension of this phenomenon, the misconception that microcracks were the starting point for VRFs was only surpassed with a new in situ approach using fresh cadavers. Surprisingly, microcracks were not identified in sound teeth. As a conclusion, dentinal microcracks in extracted teeth can be considered a non-natural occurrence observed only in a laboratory set-up as a consequence of dehydration and storage conditions. Thus, dentinal microcracks shall not be considered as the starting point for VRFs as they do not manifest in non-extracted teeth. Identifying dentinal microcracks as a laboratory phenomenon highlights the impact of recent scientific developments to disclaim the clinical relevance of laboratory-obtained outcomes.
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil.,Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Duque de Caxias, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry II, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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Lin GSS, Singbal KP, Noorani TY, Penukonda R. Vertical root fracture resistance and dentinal crack formation of root canal-treated teeth instrumented with different nickel-titanium rotary systems: an in-vitro study. Odontology 2021; 110:106-112. [PMID: 34269933 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-021-00643-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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To compare the vertical root fracture (VRF) resistance of root canal-treated teeth instrumented with four different nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary file systems and examine the dentinal crack pattern and direction using a new classification. Eighty mature mandibular premolars were selected and decoronated, leaving 13 mm of the root. The root samples were mounted in acrylic resin and divided randomly into five groups of different NiTi file systems: Group 1-control, Group 2-T-Pro, Group 3-HyFlex CM, Group 4-TG6 and lastly Group 5-ZenFlex. Samples in Group 2 and Group 3 were instrumented up to size 25/0.04, whereas Group 4 and Group 5 were instrumented up to size 25/0.06. Obturation was performed with AH Plus sealer and gutta-percha using single cone technique. Subsequently, all samples were subjected to occlusal compressive force until they were fractured. The force (N) needed to cause root fracture was recorded. The crack patterns and directions were also inspected under magnification and classified using a new and simple classification. The highest (VRF) resistance was noted in the control group (453.15 ± 92.23 N), followed by T-Pro (387.43 ± 76.81 N), HyFlex CM (381.88 ± 52.73 N), ZenFlex (369.15 ± 89.41 N) and finally TG6 (346.05 ± 72.08 N), but there was no significant difference between T-Pro and HyFlex (P = 0.438). A significantly higher prevalence (P = 0.001) of Type 1 crack pattern was observed, especially in samples instrumented with TG6. Majority of the cracks ran buccolingually except in some samples instrumented with ZenFlex (P = 0.898). Smaller file taper increased the VRF resistance of root canal-treated teeth. Majority of the dentinal crack exhibited Type 1 pattern and ran buccolingually.
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- Galvin Sim Siang Lin
- Conservative Dentistry Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Malaysian Allied Health Sciences Academy (MAHSA) University, 42610, Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Conservative Dentistry Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, 16150, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Malaysian Allied Health Sciences Academy (MAHSA) University, 42610, Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor, Malaysia
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