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Romero MJR, Bezerra SJC, Fried D, Lippert F, Eckert GJ, Hara AT. Longitudinal assessment of dental erosion-abrasion by cross-polarization optical coherence tomography in vitro. Braz Oral Res 2023; 37:e081. [PMID: 37672415 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2023.vol37.0081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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This study tested a novel in vitro dental erosion-abrasion model and the performance of cross-polarization optical coherence tomography (CP-OCT) in longitudinally monitoring the simulated lesions. Thirty human enamel specimens were prepared and randomized to receive three dental erosion-abrasion (EA) protocols: severe (s-EA, lemon juice/pH:2.5/4.25%w/v citric acid), moderate (m-EA, grapefruit juice/pH:3.5/1.03%w/v citric acid) and no-EA (water, control). EA challenge was performed by exposing the specimens to acidic solutions 4x/day and to brushing 2x/day with 1:3 fluoridated toothpaste slurry, for 14 days. Enamel thickness measurements were obtained using CP-OCT at baseline (D0), 7 (D7) and 14 days (D14) and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) at D14. Enamel surface loss was measured with both CP-OCT and optical profilometry at D0, D7 and D14. Data was analyzed with repeated-measures ANOVA and Pearson's correlation (r) (α = 0.05). CP-OCT enamel thickness decreased over time in the s-EA group (D0 >D7 > D14, p < 0.001) and m-EA group (D0 > D14, p = 0.019) but did not change in the no-EA group (p = 0.30). Overall, CP-OCT and micro-CT results at D14 correlated moderately (r = 0.73). CP-OCT surface loss was highest for s-EA (p <0.001) but did not differ between moderate and no-EA (p = 0.25). Enamel surface loss with profilometry increased with severity (no-EA>m-EA>s-EA, p < 0.001). D14 surface loss was higher than D7 for both methods except for the no-EA group with profilometry. CP-OCT and profilometry had moderate overall correlation (r = 0.70). Our results revealed that the currently proposed in vitro dental erosion-abrasion model is valid and could simulate lesions of different severities over time. CP-OCT was a suitable method for monitoring the EA lesions.
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- Maria Jacinta Rosario Romero
- Indiana University, School of Dentistry, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University, School of Dentistry, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Indiana University, School of Dentistry, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University, School of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University, School of Dentistry, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Romero MJRH, Ungar PS, Fried D, Lippert F, Zero DT, Zunt S, Eckert GJ, Gossweiler AG, Elkington-Stauss DJ, Tamayo-Cabeza G, Kelly AB, Bartels T, Kita C, Wewers E, Hara AT. Exploratory Analysis of Objective Outcome Measures for the Clinical Assessment of Erosive Tooth Wear. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2568. [PMID: 37568931 PMCID: PMC10417370 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13152568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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This study proposed using enamel surface texture and thickness for the objective detection and monitoring of erosive tooth wear (ETW), comparing them to the standard subjective Basic Erosive Wear Evaluation (BEWE). Thirty-two subjects (n = 597 teeth) were enrolled in this longitudinal observational clinical study. Enamel thickness (by cross-polarization optical coherence tomography, CP-OCT) and 3D dental microwear parameters, i.e., area-scale fractal complexity (Asfc), anisotropy (Str), and roughness (Sa) (by white-light scanning confocal profilometry), were obtained from buccal surfaces. Buccal, occlusal, and lingual surfaces were scored for BEWE and the maximum score per tooth (BEWEMax) was determined at baseline and 12 months (M12). Data outcome relationships were evaluated (alpha = 0.05). Enamel thickness decreased (p < 0.001), BEWE scores, Sa, and Str increased (p < 0.001), while Asfc did not change at M12. Baseline BEWEBuccal correlated strongly with BEWEMax (r = 0.86, p < 0.001) and moderately with BEWELingual (r = 0.42, p < 0.001), but not with enamel thickness (r = 0.03, p = 0.43). Change (Δ) in surface texture outcomes correlated poorly but significantly with ΔBEWEBuccal (r = -0.15-0.16, p < 0.001) and did not correlate with Δenamel thickness (r = 0.02-0.09, p > 0.06). Teeth with BEWE progression revealed a greater increase in ΔSa and ΔStr. These findings suggest that enamel surface roughness can potentially determine ETW severity, and CP-OCT may be relevant for clinically monitoring enamel thickness.
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- Maria Jacinta Rosario H. Romero
- Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA; (M.J.R.H.R.); (G.T.-C.)
- Restorative Dentistry Section, Department of Clinical Dental Health Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila 1007, Philippines
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA; (P.S.U.); (D.J.E.-S.); (T.B.); (C.K.); (E.W.)
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA;
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- Oral Health Research Institute, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA; (F.L.); (D.T.Z.); (A.G.G.)
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- Oral Health Research Institute, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA; (F.L.); (D.T.Z.); (A.G.G.)
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Medicine and Radiology, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA;
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- Department of Biostatistics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA;
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- Oral Health Research Institute, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA; (F.L.); (D.T.Z.); (A.G.G.)
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA; (P.S.U.); (D.J.E.-S.); (T.B.); (C.K.); (E.W.)
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- Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA; (M.J.R.H.R.); (G.T.-C.)
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- Oral Health Research Institute, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA;
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA; (P.S.U.); (D.J.E.-S.); (T.B.); (C.K.); (E.W.)
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA; (P.S.U.); (D.J.E.-S.); (T.B.); (C.K.); (E.W.)
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA; (P.S.U.); (D.J.E.-S.); (T.B.); (C.K.); (E.W.)
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- Oral Health Research Institute, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA; (F.L.); (D.T.Z.); (A.G.G.)
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Salma RS, Eldardiry NK, Elmaddah HA, Ismail HA, Salem EM. Comparative analysis of the effect of Bioactive Glass 45S5 on enamel erosion progression in human dentitions (in vitro study). Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:1707-1721. [PMID: 36434276 PMCID: PMC10102087 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04796-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to compare the surface morphology alterations, mineral content, and surface roughness of eroded enamel surface versus eroded enamel surface which was preceded by Bioactive Glass 45S5 (BAG45S5) application in both primary and permanent human dentitions. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty-two primary teeth and fifty-two permanent teeth were selected. Teeth were randomly divided into 4 groups of twenty-six teeth each. Groups A1 and B1 underwent erosion with 1% citric acid, while groups A2 and B2 were subjected to application of BAG45S5 powder followed by the same erosive conditions as A1 and B1. Measurements were performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and surface profilometry. They were used to examine the surface morphology alterations, mineral content, and surface roughness, respectively. RESULTS SEM of enamel which received BAG45S5 showed smoother surface in primary teeth post erosion. EDX analysis showed that enamel exhibited crucial resistance to mineral loss in the group which received BAG45S5 prior to inducing erosion as compared to the induced erosion-only group. This was significant (p < 0.005) in both human dentitions. Erosion-only groups showed significantly less surface roughness in permanent teeth (p < 0.045). A marked decrease in surface roughness was observed in surfaces receiving BAG45S5, primary teeth (p < 0.001), and permanent teeth (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Bioactive Glass 45S5 proved successful against erosive conditions in both primary and permanent teeth with better performance in the permanent teeth so it can be regarded as a means of prevention. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Bioactive Glass 45S5 powder could be used not only to remove stains but also as a prophylactic preventive measure against the multiple episodes of acidic food and beverage consumption in children.
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- Rehab Samir Salma
- Faculty of Dentistry, Pediatric and Community Dentistry Department, Pharos University in Alexandria, Sidi Gaber, P.O. Box 37, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Pharos University in Alexandria, Sidi Gaber, P.O. Box 37, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral Biology Department, Pharos University in Alexandria, Sidi Gaber, P.O. Box 37, Alexandria, Egypt
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Kruzic JJ, Hoffman M, Arsecularatne JA. Fatigue and wear of human tooth enamel: A review. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 138:105574. [PMID: 36473402 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Human tooth enamel must withstand the cyclic contact forces, wear, and corrosion processes involved with typical oral functions. Furthermore, unlike other human tissues, dental enamel does not have a significant capacity for healing or self-repair and thus the longevity of natural teeth in the oral environment depends to a large degree on the fatigue and wear properties of enamel. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of our understanding of the fatigue and wear mechanisms of human enamel and how they relate to in vivo observations of tooth damage in the complex oral environment. A key finding of this review is that fatigue and wear processes are closely related. For example, the presence of abrasive wear particles significantly lowers the forces needed to initiate contact fatigue cracking while subsurface fatigue crack propagation drives key delamination wear mechanisms during attrition or attrition-corrosion of enamel. Furthermore, this review seeks to bring a materials science and mechanical engineering perspective to fatigue and wear phenomena. In this regard, we see developing a mechanistic description of fatigue and wear, and understanding the interconnectivity of the processes, as essential for successfully modelling enamel fatigue and wear damage and developing strategies and treatments to improve the longevity of our natural teeth. Furthermore, we anticipate that this review will stimulate ideas for extending the lifetime of the natural tooth structure and will help highlight where our understanding is too limited and where additional research into fatigue and wear of human tooth enamel is warranted.
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- Jamie J Kruzic
- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), Sydney NSW 2052, Australia.
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- School of Engineering, University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308, Australia; School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), Sydney NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), Sydney NSW 2052, Australia
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Hernando R, Willman JC, Souron A, Cebrià A, Oms FX, Morales JI, Lozano M. What about the buccal surfaces? Dental microwear texture analysis of buccal and occlusal surfaces refines paleodietary reconstructions. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 2022. [PMCID: PMC9313852 DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.24509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Objectives This study analyzes and compares dental microwear textures on occlusal and buccal surfaces from the same tooth to determine if using these surfaces in tandem can provide complementary data for dietary reconstructions. Materials and methods Cova de la Guineu is a Late Neolithic‐Chalcolithic burial cave located in Font‐Rubí (Barcelona, Spain). The study sample consisted of 69 individuals represented by the lower left second molar. However, only 27 individuals had well‐preserved surfaces. Dental Microwear Texture Analysis was performed on both surfaces using a Sensofar® S Neox white‐light confocal profilometer following standard procedures. Toothfrax® software was used to quantify surface complexity and anisotropy. Results The bootstrap resampling analysis shows significant differences in complexity and anisotropy between surfaces. There is no correlation between surfaces for complexity or anisotropy. The occlusal surfaces exhibit high complexities and low anisotropies, which are similar to values observed in Late Neolithic farming groups from Belgium. Discussion The combination of occlusal and buccal microwear signatures provided important inferences regarding the studied sample. First, occlusal complexity and anisotropy values indicate an abrasive dietary regime. Second, we propose that the higher anisotropy values found on buccal surfaces, compared to those on the occlusal ones, are attributed to the specific mechanisms of microwear formation for each surface. Finally, combining both surfaces may increase the number of samples suitable for analysis. Further studies, with greater intergroup sampling, will help to understand how buccal microwear reflects or complements DMTA signatures on the occlusal surfaces.
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- Raquel Hernando
- Departament d'Història i Història de l'Art Universitat Rovira i Virgili Tarragona Spain
- Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social (IPHES‐CERCA), Zona Educacional 4, Campus Sescelades URV (Edifici W3) Tarragona Spain
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- Laboratory of Prehistory, CIAS – Research Centre for Anthropology and Health, Department of Life Sciences University of Coimbra Coimbra Portugal
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- UMR CNRS 5199, PACEA ‐ Laboratoire de la Préhistoire à l'Actuel: Culture, Environnement et Anthropologie University of Bordeaux Bordeaux France
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- SERP, Departament d'Historia i Arqueologia Universitat de Barcelona Barcelona Spain
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- SERP, Departament d'Historia i Arqueologia Universitat de Barcelona Barcelona Spain
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- SERP, Departament d'Historia i Arqueologia Universitat de Barcelona Barcelona Spain
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- Departament d'Història i Història de l'Art Universitat Rovira i Virgili Tarragona Spain
- Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social (IPHES‐CERCA), Zona Educacional 4, Campus Sescelades URV (Edifici W3) Tarragona Spain
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Mihlbachler MC, Rusnack F, Beatty BL. Experimental approaches to assess the effect of composition of abrasives in the cause of dental microwear. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2022; 9:211549. [PMID: 35706657 PMCID: PMC9174714 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.211549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Dental microwear is used to investigate feeding ecology. Animals ingest geological material in addition to food. The full effect of geological abrasives on tooth wear is unknown. To evaluate mineralogical abrasives as tooth wear agents, rats were fed food manufactured with quartz silt, diatomaceous earth, and calcium carbonate. Rats were assigned to treatments and fed for 15 days. Molars were scanned with a Sensofar Plu Neox confocal microscope and evaluated using ISO-25178-2 parameters and traditional microwear variables using light microscopy. Using a pellet-diet as the control, all treatments had influence on microwear and discriminant function analyses indicated that unique surface textures had been produced. ISO variables with high discriminatory values were correlated to scratch and pit frequencies, but more ISO parameters identified changes associated with numbers of scratches than changes associated with pits. The microwear changes associated with the abrasive inclusions were co-dependent on the type of diet that the abrasives had been added to. The abrasives had less effect with pellets but produced more modified and more differentiated microwear when added to the transgenic dough. Although abrasives produce distinctive surface textures, some knowledge of the properties of food with the abrasives is needed to identify the abrasive agent.
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- Matthew C. Mihlbachler
- Department of Anatomy, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY, USA
- Division of Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY, USA
- United States National Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, USA
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Xue G, Hu C, Du J, Hua L. Digital analysis of tooth microwear, a potential application for dental microwear monitor. BIOSURFACE AND BIOTRIBOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1049/bsb2.12030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Gang Xue
- Key Laboratory of Impact and Safety Engineering Ministry of Education School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Ningbo University Ningbo China
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- Key Laboratory of Impact and Safety Engineering Ministry of Education School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Ningbo University Ningbo China
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- Key Laboratory of Impact and Safety Engineering Ministry of Education School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Ningbo University Ningbo China
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- Key Laboratory of Impact and Safety Engineering Ministry of Education School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Ningbo University Ningbo China
- Key Laboratory for Intelligent Nano Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Nanjing China
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Krueger KL, Chwa E, Peterson AS, Willman JC, Fok A, van Heel B, Heo Y, Weston M, DeLong R. Technical note: Artificial Resynthesis Technology for the experimental formation of dental microwear textures. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 2021; 176:703-712. [PMID: 34405887 DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.24395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Dental microwear formation on the posterior dentition is largely attributed to an organism's diet. However, some have suggested that dietary and environmental abrasives contribute more to the formation process than food, calling into question the applicability of dental microwear to the reconstruction of diet in the fossil record. Creating microwear under controlled conditions would benefit this debate, but requires accurately replicating the oral environment. This study tests the applicability of Artificial Resynthesis Technology (ART 5) to create microwear textures while mitigating the challenges of past research. ART 5 is a simulator that replicates the chewing cycle, responds to changes in food texture, and simulates the actions of the oral cavity. Surgically extracted, occluding pairs of third molars (n = 2 pairs) were used in two chewing experiments: one with dried beef and another with sand added to the dried beef. High-resolution molds were taken at 0, 50, 100, 2500, and 5000 simulated chewing cycles, which equates to approximately 1 week of chewing. Preliminary results show that ART 5 produces microwear textures. Meat alone may produce enamel prism rod exposure at 5000 cycles, although attrition cannot be ruled out. Meat with sand accelerates the wear formation process, with enamel prism rods quickly obliterated and "pit-and-scratch" microwear forming at approximately 2500 cycles. Future work with ART 5 will incorporate a more thorough experimental protocol with improved controls, pH of the simulated oral environment, and grit measurements; however, these results indicate the potential of ART 5 in untangling the complex variables of dental microwear formation.
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- Kristin L Krueger
- Department of Anthropology, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Centro de Investigação em Antropologia (CIAS), Universidad de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Solaymani S, Nezafat NB, Ţălu Ş, Shafiekhani A, Dalouji V, Amiri A, Rezaee S, Morozov IA. Atomic force microscopy studies of enamel, inner enamel, dentin, and cementum in canine teeth. Microsc Res Tech 2021; 84:1098-1105. [PMID: 33405274 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The main goal of the present work is to explore the three dimensional (3-D) atomic force microscopy (AFM) images of human teeth and investigating their micromorphology. For this purpose, 10 fresh and permanent canine teeth were selected from a group of 40-year-old men who were candidate for the experimental processes. Afterward, they were all applied for studying the morphology of their hard tissues. The tapping mode of AFM was used to characterize the surface micromorphology on the square areas of 1 μm × 1 μm (512 × 512 pts). AFM results and surface stereometric analysis indicate the relationships between the micromorphology of the surface and the structural properties of these tissues across the length scales. As can be seen, the surface of cementum has the most irregular topography (D = 2.87 ± 0.01) while the most regular topography (D = 2.43 ± 0.01) is found in dentin. Furthermore, the more and less regularity of the surface have been found in inner enamel (Sq = 26.26 nm) and dentin (Sq = 41.28 nm), respectively. Stereometric and fractal analyses give valuable information about human canine teeth via 3-D micromorphology.
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- Shahram Solaymani
- School of Physics, Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Physics, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, The Directorate of Research, Development and Innovation Management (DMCDI), Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Physics and Chemistry, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Physics, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics UB RAS, Perm, Russia
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Hara AT, Elkington-Stauss D, Ungar PS, Lippert F, Eckert GJ, Zero DT. Three-Dimensional Surface Texture Characterization of In Situ Simulated Erosive Tooth Wear. J Dent Res 2021; 100:1236-1242. [PMID: 33853413 DOI: 10.1177/00220345211005678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This in situ erosive tooth wear (ETW) study tested enamel 3-dimensional (3D) surface texture outcomes for the detection and differentiation of ETW lesions simulated in clinically relevant conditions. Twenty participants enrolled in this 3-arm crossover intraoral ETW simulation and wore their own partial denture for 14 d holding 2 human enamel specimens (per arm). In each arm, participants were assigned to 1 of 3 different dental erosion protocols: severe (lemon juice/pH 2.5), moderate (grapefruit juice/pH 3.5), and no erosion (bottled drinking water, control). Enamel specimens were evaluated by white-light scanning confocal profilometry for 3D surface texture and surface loss (ETW model validation). Individual point clouds were analyzed using standard dental microwear texture characterization protocols for surface roughness and anisotropy. Fractal complexity (Asfc), texture aspect ratio (Str), and arithmetical mean height (Sa) values were generated at baseline, 7 d, and 14 d. Data were analyzed by analysis of variance models suitable for the crossover design with repeated measurements, and correlation coefficients were used to examine the relationship between outcomes. Asfc and Sa differentiated ETW severity (no erosion < moderate < severe, P < 0.001) at days 7 and 14. Asfc and Sa were lower at baseline compared to days 7 and 14 (P < 0.001) for moderate and severe challenges. Asfc increased from day 7 to 14 (P = 0.042) for the severe challenge. For Str, ETW severity did not have a significant effect overall (P = 0.15). Asfc and Sa were highly positively correlated (r = 0.89, P < 0.001), while Asfc and Sa were not correlated overall with Str (r < 0.1, P ≥ 0.25). Enamel surface loss increased with ETW severity (no erosion < moderate < severe, P < 0.001) at days 7 and 14, validating the ETW simulation model. Complexity (Asfc) and roughness (Sa) outcomes were able to detect and differentiate ETW levels, with Asfc being able to monitor the progression of severe lesions. No clear characterization of ETW lesions could be provided by the anisotropy (Str) parameter.
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- A T Hara
- Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Kim G, Roh BD, Park SH, Shin SJ, Shin Y. Effect of tooth-brushing with a microcurrent on dentinal tubule occlusion. Dent Mater J 2020; 39:766-772. [PMID: 32404565 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2019-205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate whether tooth-brushing with a microcurrent was effective in inducing dentinal tubule occlusion. The specific aims of the study were (1) to evaluate the effectiveness of tooth-brushing with a microcurrent on dentinal tubule occlusion by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM); and (2) to compare the dentinal fluid flow rate after tooth-brushing with a microcurrent by using a sub-nanoliter-scaled fluid flow measuring device (NFMD). All experimental groups showed partially occluded dentinal tubules and crystal-like structures at a specific microcurrent intensity indicated that tooth-brushing with a microcurrent could efficiently occlude dentinal tubules. The decrease in dentinal fluid flow rate in the tooth-brushing with microcurrents group indicated that dentinal tubules were occluded and the flow of dentinal fluid had decreased.
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- Gangjae Kim
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University
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Amaral MM, Del-Valle M, Raele MP, De Pretto LR, Ana PA. Osteoporosis evaluation through full developed speckle imaging. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2020; 13:e202000025. [PMID: 32277566 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202000025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by bone mineral density reduction, weakening the bone structure. Its diagnosis is performed using ionizing radiation, increasing health risk. Optical techniques are safer, due to non-ionizing radiation use, but limited to the analyses of bone tissue. This limitation may be circumvented in the oral cavity. In this work we explored the use of laser speckle imaging (LSI) to differentiate the sound and osteoporotic maxilla and mandible bones in an in vitro model. Osteoporosis lesions were simulated with acid attack. The samples were evaluated by optical profilometry and LSI, using a custom software. Two image parameters were evaluated, speckle contrast ration and patches ratio. With the speckle contrast ratio, it was possible to differentiate sound from osteoporotic tissue. From speckle patches ratio it was observed a negative correlation with the roughness parameter. LSI is a promissory technique for assessment of osteoporosis lesions on alveolar bone.
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- Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares - IPEN - CNEN/SP, São Paulo, Brazil
- Center for Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences, Federal University of ABC, São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares - IPEN - CNEN/SP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences, Federal University of ABC, São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
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Olley RC, Mohsen BM, Alhaij S, Appleton PL. Measurement of eroded dentine tubule patency and roughness following novel dab-on or brushing abrasion. J Dent 2020; 98:103358. [PMID: 32380135 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the effect of dab-on or brushing of stannous-fluoride SnF2 or sodium-fluoride NaF dentifrice on eroded dentine tubule patency, surface and inter-tubular dentine roughness, using Confocal-Laser-Scanning-Microscopy (CLSM), Atomic-Force-Microscopy (AFM), Energy-Dispersive-X-ray-Spectroscopy (EDX), Scanning-Electron-Microscopy (SEM) and Contact-Profilometry (CP). METHODS 75-polished human dentine samples were prepared and eroded in agitated 6% citric acid to expose patent tubules and 'initiate' DH. Samples were randomly allocated into 5 intervention groups; artificial saliva control (1); electric tooth-brushing with NaF (2) or SnF2 (3), and dab-on application of NaF (4) or SnF2 (5). Samples underwent three cycles of intervention followed by further acid challenge. Patent tubules, likely to cause DH clinically, were measured using validated biocomputational methods with CLSM images of dentine surfaces taken baseline and post-intervention. Randomised samples (n = 15, 20 %) were investigated using AFM, EDX and SEM to study surface and sub-surface tubular occlusion. Dentine surface and inter-tubular roughness were measured using CP and AFM respectively. RESULTS At baseline, mean tubule patency in all samples was 216 (SD 58) with no significant inter-group differences. Post-intervention, the mean patency was 220 (40) and 208 (35) in groups 1 and 2 respectively (p ≥ 0.06), but decreased to 62 (41), 62 (21) and 63 (19) in groups 3, 4 and 5 respectively (p < 0.0001). Patency was confirmed using AFM, SEM and EDX. SnF2 interventions created greater sub-surface occlusion (p < 0.01), and increased CP surface roughness (p = 0.015). Significant negative correlation (-0.6) existed between CP surface roughness and tubule patency (p = 0.009). CONCLUSIONS Dab-on with NaF and SnF2 or brushing with SnF2 reduces DH in eroded dentine with ongoing acid challenges. Contacting surface roughness measures indicate risk of DH. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Dab-on is a convenient supplementary method of dentifrice application to reduce DH; it beneficially avoids brushing post-erosion or overzealous brushing, enables re-establishment of an appropriate brushing regime post-DH and supports oral health. Significant modes of action of SnF2 in reducing DH are revealed. Finally, CP roughness measures provide indication of dentine lesions that may cause DH clinically.
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- Ryan C Olley
- Cardiff University, School of Dentistry, University Hospital Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XY, UK; Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Kings College London, London, UK.
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- Dental School, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK.
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Multifractal analysis of human canine teeth at nano scale: atomic force microscopy studies. INTERNATIONAL NANO LETTERS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40089-019-00293-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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AbstractThe aim of the present study is to explore the 3-D micromorphology of human canine teeth materials using multifractal analysis through atomic force microscopy (AFM). The 3-D surfaces of ten extracted canine teeth of a group of 40 year old men were studied (enamel, inter enamel, inter dentin, and cementum) by AFM images in tapping mode and on square areas of 1 μm × 1 μm (512 × 512 points). The AFM images and surface multifractal analysis confirm the dependency of surface micromorphology to their structure–property of these materials across the length scales of the teeth structural architecture. Surface statistical parameters and hence, multifractal approach have been considered as reliable and sensitive tools for quantifying the 3-D surface microtexture changes of human canine teeth materials. The surface of inter dentin had the most irregular topography (the width spectrum Δα = 2.8361, value bigger than all the other Δα sample values), while the most regular topography (the width spectrum Δα = 2.6804, value lower than all the other sample values) was found in cementum. It has been concluded that multifractal analyses can be used as mathematical tools to explore the 3-D micromorphology of human canine teeth materials.
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Dionysopoulos D, Tolidis K, Sfeikos T. Effect of air-abrasion pre-treatment with bioactive glass 45S5 on enamel surface loss after erosion/abrasion challenge. Dent Mater 2019; 35:e193-e203. [PMID: 31133403 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2019.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2018] [Revised: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of air-abrasion surface pre-treatment with bioactive glass (BAG) 45S5 on enamel surface loss after erosion/abrasion challenge. METHODS Twenty-four sound bovine incisors were used for this study. Four experimental groups (n=12) were assigned as follows: Group 1 was the negative control group, Group 2 specimens were treated with a SnF2 gel (positive control group), Group 3 specimens were air-abraded with BAG 45S5 (ProSylc) and Group 4 received both treatments. The specimens were submitted to erosion/abrasion challenge using a common soft drink. Enamel surface loss was evaluated using an optical profilometer. Additionally, surface roughness (VSI method) and surface microhardness (Vickers method) changes were evaluated, as well as SEM and EDS analyses were performed on enamel surface. The data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post-hoc test at a level of significance a=0.05. RESULTS Surface pre-treatment with BAG 45S5 reduced surface loss in comparison with negative control group (p<0.001), which exhibited the highest surface loss of the experimental groups (p<0.05). The positive control group (SnF2 treatment) and Group 4 specimens, which received both air-abrasion pre-treatment and SnF2 treatment, presented the lowest surface loss (p<0.05), but did not show significant differences to each other (p=0.65). SIGNIFICANCE Air-abrasion pre-treatment with BAG 45S5 may be beneficial as an in-office preventive method for the limitation of enamel erosive wear induced by excessive consumption of soft drinks. The clinical significance of the results regarding this preventive method should be confirmed by clinical studies.
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- Dimitrios Dionysopoulos
- Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Fischer NG, Dang J, Takamizawa T, Tsujimoto A, Barkmeier WW, Baruth AG. The role of spatial frequency analysis in correlating atomic force microscopy and optical profilometry with self-etch adhesive enamel bond fatigue durability. Microsc Res Tech 2019; 82:1419-1429. [PMID: 31099955 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Revised: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to: (a) evaluate the role of enamel surface roughness on bond fatigue durability and (b) evaluate statistical differences in roughness values based on measurement technique, including the use of spatial filtering for optical profilometry (OP). OptiBond XTR (Kerr Corp), Prime & Bond elect (DENTSPLY Caulk), Scotchbond Universal (3 M Oral Care), and XTR pre-etched with Ultra-Etch phosphoric acid (35%) (Ultradent) self-etch adhesives were used to treat enamel. A flat ground enamel surface was included as a control. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and OP were used to measure the surface topography of each enamel surface following the application of adhesives. AFM, OP, and filtered OP (FOP) roughness values, where FOP was designed to only include the lateral spatial resolution consistent with AFM roughness values, were collected. Spatial resolution filtering with OriginPro was used to compare line scans from the two imaging techniques and generate the FOP group. These micro- versus nanoscale lateral roughness values were correlated with shear bond and shear fatigue strengths of the adhesives bonded to enamel. Roughness values showed differences based on measurement technique and strong correlations with bond and fatigue strength. The filtered OP group demonstrated the importance of careful usage and reporting of atomic force microscopy and OP metrics in adhesive dentistry. Best practices for surface roughness analysis were also discussed.
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- Nicholas G Fischer
- Department of Physics, College of Arts and Sciences, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Department of Physics, College of Arts and Sciences, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of General Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Department of Physics, College of Arts and Sciences, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
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Yin R, Kim YK, Jang YS, Lee JJ, Lee MH, Bae TS. Comparative evaluation of the mechanical properties of CAD/CAM dental blocks. Odontology 2019; 107:360-367. [PMID: 30610399 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-018-0407-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This study compares the mechanical properties of commercially available CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) millable dental blocks including Vita Enamic, Lava Ultimate, and MAZIC Duro. All the discs were cut in dimension of 1.2 mm in thickness and 12 mm in diameter, ground up to #1200 Sic papers and polished. The biaxial flexure strength of the ceramic discs was measured after thermocycling treatment and the broken surfaces were observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The discs were brushed using a toothbrush testing machine under a 150 g load. Surface roughness and morphology were determined after toothbrushing cycles. Finally, the friction and wear behavior of the materials against an opposing tooth were studied using a reciprocating pin-on-plate test configuration. The vertical loss of dental cusp was measured, and the surface image was examined using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). The biaxial flexural strength data were subjected to Weibull analysis. To compare the significance between the groups, all data were analyzed by one-way analysis (ANOVA). The biaxial flexural strength of the Lava Ultimate and MAZIC Duro materials is significantly higher than that of Vita Enamic. In addition, Lava Ultimate and MAZIC Duro exhibited significantly smoother surfaces than that of Vita Enamic after toothbrushing. Lava Ultimate and MAZIC Duro also showed less wear to the opposing tooth than that of Vita Enamic. In addition, Lava Ultimate possesses more suitable mechanical properties than the Vita Enamic and Mazic Duro for use in oral clinical prosthesis.
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- Ruizhi Yin
- Department of Dental Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, Chonbuk National University, 664-14, Duckjin-dong, Jeonju, 561-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, Chonbuk National University, 664-14, Duckjin-dong, Jeonju, 561-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, Chonbuk National University, 664-14, Duckjin-dong, Jeonju, 561-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Oral Bio-Science, School of Dentistry, Chonbuk National University and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Chonbuk National University, 664-14, Duckjin-dong, Jeonju, 561-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, Chonbuk National University, 664-14, Duckjin-dong, Jeonju, 561-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, Chonbuk National University, 664-14, Duckjin-dong, Jeonju, 561-756, Republic of Korea.
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Moda MD, Fagundes TC, Briso ALF, dos Santos PH. Analysis of the bond interface between self-adhesive resin cement to eroded dentin in vitro. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0208024. [PMID: 30475892 PMCID: PMC6258132 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2018] [Accepted: 11/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bonding interface between a self-adhesive resin cement to in vitro eroded dentin. Seventy-two third molars were used and divided into two groups: sound dentin and in vitro eroded dentin. The in vitro erosion was performed following a demineralization protocol, in which the specimens were immersed in a demineralizing solution for 2 minutes per cycle and remineralizing solution for 10 minutes per cycle for 9 days. Both groups were submitted to four dentin surface treatments: control group (without any treatment), 2% chlorhexidine, 20% polyacrylic acid, and 0.1 M EDTA (n = 9). Blocks of resin-based composite were bonded with RelyX U200 self-adhesive resin cement applied on the pretreated dentin surfaces. The teeth were sectioned into beams (1mm2) and submitted to microtensile bond strength testing to evaluate the bond strength of self-adhesive resin cement to dentin after 24 hours and 8 months of immersion in artificial saliva. Three specimens of each group were longitudinally cut and evaluated using confocal laser scanning microscopy to analyze the dentin/cement interface. Eroded dentin showed higher bond strength values when compared to sound dentin for the 2% chlorhexidine group (p = 0.03), 24 hours after adhesion. When considering eroded dentin, the 0.1M EDTA group showed higher bond strength values with a statistically significant difference only for the control group (p = 0.002). After 8 months of storage, the present results showed that there was no statistically significant difference between the two substrates for all experimental groups (p>0.05). Analysis of the microscopy confocal showed different types of treatments performed on dentin generally increased tags formation when compared to the control group. The eroded dentin showed a significant increase in density and depth of resinous tags when compared to sound dentin. The storage of samples for 8 months seems to have not caused significant degradation of the adhesive interface.
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- Mariana Dias Moda
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP—São Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP—São Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP—São Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP–São Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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Evaluation of a clinical preventive treatment using Er,Cr:YSGG (2780 nm) laser on the susceptibility of enamel to erosive challenge. Lasers Med Sci 2018; 34:1089-1097. [PMID: 30415288 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-018-2679-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of a clinical preventive treatment using Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation on bovine enamel susceptibility after erosive challenge. Twelve sound bovine incisors were used and twenty-four enamel specimens were prepared in total. Two experimental groups (n = 12) were assigned as follows: Group 1 was the control group and in Group 2, the enamel specimens were irradiated with an Er,Cr:YSGG (2780 nm) laser system for 20 s, with average output power of 0.25 W, pulse repetition rate at 20 Hz without water or air flow and the pulse duration was fixed at 140 μsec. The tip diameter was 600 μm, the tip to tissue distance was 1 mm, the speed of handpiece movement was 2 mm/s, the power density was 88.34 W/cm2, and the fluence was 31.25 J/cm2. The specimens were submitted to erosive challenge using a common soft drink. Surface microhardness changes, surface roughness changes, and surface loss were evaluated after erosive challenge. The data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post-hoc test at a level of significance a = 0.05. Er,Cr:YSGG laser-treated enamel exhibited significantly less decrease in surface microhardness and significant less surface loss compared to control enamel after the erosive challenge (p < 0.05). The experimental groups did not show significant differences in surface roughness increase after the erosive challenge (p > 0.05). Er,Cr:YSGG laser treatment may be promising for the limitation of enamel erosive tooth wear induced by excessive consumption of soft drinks. Clinical studies are needed to clarify whether this protective effect is clinically significant.
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Habib M, Lee KM, Liew YM, Zakian C, Ung NM, Chew HP. Assessing surface characteristics of eroded dentine with optical coherence tomography: a preliminary in vitro validation study. APPLIED OPTICS 2018; 57:8673-8679. [PMID: 30461942 DOI: 10.1364/ao.57.008673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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We conducted the first pilot study to investigate the use of the attenuation coefficient from an optical coherence tomography (OCT) backscattered signal as a measure of surface roughness changes in eroded dentine at an early stage of the erosion process. Ten human premolar root samples were subjected to citric acid treatment before scanning by OCT. The extracted relative attenuation coefficient (μR) from backscattered OCT signals was shown to increase with the duration of acid challenge. Validated against roughness measurements (rSa) from scanning electron microscopy scans, μR is significantly correlated with rSa indicative of severity of erosion (p<0.01, r=0.9195). We conclude that the OCT attenuation coefficient of the immediate subsurface in eroded dentine is a potential surrogate measure for its surface roughness. However, further work should be performed to study how it relates to the surface and immediate subsurface changes effected by other mechanical wear before it could unequivocally be used as a surrogate measurement for surface roughness.
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Lee DS, Roh SY, Park JC. The Nfic-osterix pathway regulates ameloblast differentiation and enamel formation. Cell Tissue Res 2018; 374:531-540. [PMID: 30091046 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-018-2901-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Enamel makes up the outermost layer of the crown and its hardness protects other dental tissues from various stimuli. Enamel cannot be regenerated once damaged because ameloblasts are lost during the tooth eruption. Since the ameloblast differentiation mechanism is still unknown, further research is essential for developing treatments for defective or damaged enamel. Previously, we have reported that osteoblast differentiation and bone formation were regulated through the runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2)-nuclear factor 1-C (Nfic)-osterix (Osx) pathway where Nfic directly controls Osx expression. This pathway regulates odontoblast differentiation and dentin formation as well. The aim of this study was to investigate if the same pathway is applicable for ameloblast differentiation. Structural enamel defects with disorganized ameloblasts and decreased proliferation activity of the cervical loop were observed in Nfic-/- mice incisors. Expression of the ameloblast differentiation markers was also downregulated significantly in Nfic-/- mice. Real-time PCR analyses suggested that Runx2, Nfic, and Osx regulate the expression of ameloblast differentiation markers, where Runx2 is upstream of Nfic, and Nfic controls Osx expression. Therefore, we suggest the Runx2-Nfic-Osx pathway as one of the key factors that regulate ameloblast differentiation.
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- D S Lee
- Laboratory for the Study of Regenerative Dental Medicine, Department of Oral Histology-Developmental Biology & Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, 86 dong-506, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
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- Laboratory for the Study of Regenerative Dental Medicine, Department of Oral Histology-Developmental Biology & Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, 86 dong-506, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
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- Laboratory for the Study of Regenerative Dental Medicine, Department of Oral Histology-Developmental Biology & Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, 86 dong-506, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, South Korea.
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Mullan F, Mylonas P, Parkinson C, Bartlett D, Austin R. Precision of 655 nm Confocal Laser Profilometry for 3D surface texture characterisation of natural human enamel undergoing dietary acid mediated erosive wear. Dent Mater 2018; 34:531-537. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2017.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Revised: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 12/21/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Mullan F, Austin RS, Parkinson CR, Bartlett DW. An in-situ pilot study to investigate the native clinical resistance of enamel to erosion. J Dent 2018; 70:124-128. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2017] [Revised: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Mullan F, Austin RS, Parkinson CR, Hasan A, Bartlett DW. Measurement of surface roughness changes of unpolished and polished enamel following erosion. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0182406. [PMID: 28771562 PMCID: PMC5542659 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Objectives To determine if Sa roughness data from measuring one central location of unpolished and polished enamel were representative of the overall surfaces before and after erosion. Methods Twenty human enamel sections (4x4 mm) were embedded in bis-acryl composite and randomised to either a native or polishing enamel preparation protocol. Enamel samples were subjected to an acid challenge (15 minutes 100 mL orange juice, pH 3.2, titratable acidity 41.3mmol OH/L, 62.5 rpm agitation, repeated for three cycles). Median (IQR) surface roughness [Sa] was measured at baseline and after erosion from both a centralised cluster and four peripheral clusters. Within each cluster, five smaller areas (0.04 mm2) provided the Sa roughness data. Results For both unpolished and polished enamel samples there were no significant differences between measuring one central cluster or four peripheral clusters, before and after erosion. For unpolished enamel the single central cluster had a median (IQR) Sa roughness of 1.45 (2.58) μm and the four peripheral clusters had a median (IQR) of 1.32 (4.86) μm before erosion; after erosion there were statistically significant reductions to 0.38 (0.35) μm and 0.34 (0.49) μm respectively (p<0.0001). Polished enamel had a median (IQR) Sa roughness 0.04 (0.17) μm for the single central cluster and 0.05 (0.15) μm for the four peripheral clusters which statistically significantly increased after erosion to 0.27 (0.08) μm for both (p<0.0001). Conclusion Measuring one central cluster of unpolished and polished enamel was representative of the overall enamel surface roughness, before and after erosion.
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- Francesca Mullan
- King's College London Dental Institute, Guy’s, King’s and St.Thomas’ Hospitals, London, United Kingdom
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- King's College London Dental Institute, Guy’s, King’s and St.Thomas’ Hospitals, London, United Kingdom
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- King's College London Dental Institute, Guy’s, King’s and St.Thomas’ Hospitals, London, United Kingdom
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- King's College London Dental Institute, Guy’s, King’s and St.Thomas’ Hospitals, London, United Kingdom
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Mullan F, Paraskar S, Bartlett D, Olley R. Effects of tooth-brushing force with a desensitising dentifrice on dentine tubule patency and surface roughness. J Dent 2017; 60:50-55. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2017.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2016] [Revised: 01/19/2017] [Accepted: 02/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Jin C, Lee G, Oh C, Kim HJ, Kim HM. Substrate roughness induces the development of defective E-cadherin junctions in human gingival keratinocytes. J Periodontal Implant Sci 2017; 47:116-131. [PMID: 28462010 PMCID: PMC5410552 DOI: 10.5051/jpis.2017.47.2.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 03/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Purpose The entry of bacteria or harmful substances through the epithelial seal of human gingival keratinocytes (HGKs) in the junctional epithelium (JE) is blocked by specialized intercellular junctions such as E-cadherin junctions (ECJs). However, the influence of roughened substrates, which may occur due to apical migration of the JE, root planing, or peri-implantitis, on the development of the ECJs of HGKs remains largely unknown. Methods HGKs were cultured on substrates with varying levels of roughness, which were prepared by rubbing hydrophobic polystyrene dishes with silicon carbide papers. The activity of c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) was inhibited with SP600125 or by transfection with JNK short hairpin RNA. The development of intercellular junctions was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy or confocal laser scanning microscopy after immunohistochemical staining of the cells for E-cadherin. The expression level of phospho-JNK was assessed by immunoblotting. Results HGKs developed tight intercellular junctions devoid of wide intercellular gaps on smooth substrates and on rough substrates with low-nanometer dimensions (average roughness [Ra]=121.3±13.4 nm), although the ECJs of HGKs on rough substrates with low-nanometer dimensions developed later than those of HGKs on smooth substrates. In contrast, HGKs developed short intercellular junctions with wide intercellular gaps on rough substrates with mid- or high-nanometer dimensions (Ra=505.3±115.3 nm, 867.0±168.6 nm). Notably, the stability of the ECJs was low on the rough substrates, as demonstrated by the rapid destruction of the cell junction following calcium depletion. Inhibition of JNK activity promoted ECJ development in HGKs. JNK was closely associated with cortical actin in the regulation of ECJs in HGKs. Conclusions These results indicate that on rough substrates with nanometer dimensions, the ECJs of HGKs develop slowly or defectively, and that this effect can be reversed by inhibiting JNK.
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- Chengbiao Jin
- Laboratory for the Study of Molecular Biointerfaces, Department of Oral Histology and Developmental Biology, Program of Cell and Developmental Biology, Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Laboratory for the Study of Molecular Biointerfaces, Department of Oral Histology and Developmental Biology, Program of Cell and Developmental Biology, Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Laboratory for the Study of Molecular Biointerfaces, Department of Oral Histology and Developmental Biology, Program of Cell and Developmental Biology, Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Laboratory for the Study of Molecular Biointerfaces, Department of Oral Histology and Developmental Biology, Program of Cell and Developmental Biology, Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Laboratory for the Study of Molecular Biointerfaces, Department of Oral Histology and Developmental Biology, Program of Cell and Developmental Biology, Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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Ranjitkar S, Turan A, Mann C, Gully GA, Marsman M, Edwards S, Kaidonis JA, Hall C, Lekkas D, Wetselaar P, Brook AH, Lobbezoo F, Townsend GC. Surface-Sensitive Microwear Texture Analysis of Attrition and Erosion. J Dent Res 2016; 96:300-307. [PMID: 27927887 DOI: 10.1177/0022034516680585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Scale-sensitive fractal analysis of high-resolution 3-dimensional surface reconstructions of wear patterns has advanced our knowledge in evolutionary biology, and has opened up opportunities for translatory applications in clinical practice. To elucidate the microwear characteristics of attrition and erosion in worn natural teeth, we scanned 50 extracted human teeth using a confocal profiler at a high optical resolution (X-Y, 0.17 µm; Z < 3 nm). Our hypothesis was that microwear complexity would be greater in erosion and that anisotropy would be greater in attrition. The teeth were divided into 4 groups, including 2 wear types (attrition and erosion) and 2 locations (anterior and posterior teeth; n = 12 for each anterior group, n = 13 for each posterior group) for 2 tissue types (enamel and dentine). The raw 3-dimensional data cloud was subjected to a newly developed rigorous standardization technique to reduce interscanner variability as well as to filter anomalous scanning data. Linear mixed effects (regression) analyses conducted separately for the dependent variables, complexity and anisotropy, showed the following effects of the independent variables: significant interactions between wear type and tissue type ( P = 0.0157 and P = 0.0003, respectively) and significant effects of location ( P < 0.0001 and P = 0.0035, respectively). There were significant associations between complexity and anisotropy when the dependent variable was either complexity ( P = 0.0003) or anisotropy ( P = 0.0014). Our findings of greater complexity in erosion and greater anisotropy in attrition confirm our hypothesis. The greatest geometric means were noted in dentine erosion for complexity and dentine attrition for anisotropy. Dentine also exhibited microwear characteristics that were more consistent with wear types than enamel. Overall, our findings could complement macrowear assessment in dental clinical practice and research and could assist in the early detection and management of pathologic tooth wear.
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- S Ranjitkar
- 1 School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- 2 Department of Oral Kinesiology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam, and MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- 1 School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- 3 School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia
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- 2 Department of Oral Kinesiology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam, and MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- 4 Adelaide Health Technology Assessment, School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- 1 School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- 5 Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, Australia
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- 1 School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- 2 Department of Oral Kinesiology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam, and MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- 1 School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.,6 Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- 2 Department of Oral Kinesiology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam, and MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- 1 School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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Carvalho TS, Baumann T, Lussi A. Does erosion progress differently on teeth already presenting clinical signs of erosive tooth wear than on sound teeth? An in vitro pilot trial. BMC Oral Health 2016; 17:14. [PMID: 27430320 PMCID: PMC4948097 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-016-0231-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2016] [Accepted: 06/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Erosive tooth wear (ETW) is clinically characterized by a loss of tooth surface, and different enamel depths may have different susceptibility to demineralization. Therefore, the aim of this in vitro pilot study was to assess if the progression of erosive demineralization is faster on teeth already presenting signs of ETW when compared to originally sound teeth. Methods We selected 23 central incisors: 14 were clinically sound (Sound) and 9 presented clinical signs of early erosive tooth wear (ETW-teeth). The teeth were embedded in resin, leaving an uncovered window of native enamel (6.69 ± 2.30 mm2) on the incisal half of the labial surface. We measured enamel surface reflection intensity (SRI) initially and after each consecutive erosive challenge (1 % citric acid, total of 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 min). Calcium released to the citric acid was measured with an atomic absorption spectrometer. Results We observed higher initial SRI values in ETW-teeth than in Sound teeth (p = 0.007). During in vitro erosive demineralization, we observed that erosion on originally Sound teeth progressed significantly slower (p = 0.033) than on ETW-teeth: SRI decreased by 75 % (from 100 to 25 %) on Sound teeth, and by 89 % (from 100 to 11 %) on ETW-teeth. Calcium release increased during erosion, but presented no significant differences (p = 0.643) between originally Sound (0.031 μmol/mm2) and ETW-teeth (0.032 μmol/mm2). There was satisfactory correlation between calcium release and rSRI values (rs = −0.66). Conclusion The optical reflectometer distinguished originally sound teeth from those with signs of ETW, and the results suggest that acid demineralization progresses differently on teeth already presenting clinical signs of ETW than on sound teeth. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12903-016-0231-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Thiago Saads Carvalho
- Department of Preventive, Restorative and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, CH-3010, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Department of Preventive, Restorative and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, CH-3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Preventive, Restorative and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, CH-3010, Bern, Switzerland
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