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Par M, Cheng L, Camilleri J, Lingström P. Applications of smart materials in minimally invasive dentistry - some research and clinical perspectives. Dent Mater 2024:S0109-5641(24)00287-2. [PMID: 39341720 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2024.09.017] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 08/25/2024] [Accepted: 09/20/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Dental caries is one of the most prevalent bacteria-induced non-communicable diseases globally. It is known to be the top oral health burden in both developing and developed nations. There is substantial literature on the disease process and there is still debate on the extent of caries removal needed and the adequacy of the materials available to restore the lost tooth structure. The current review discusses the disease process together with the contemporary management of the carious lesion and also presents substantial evidence on novel materials and techniques that make minimally invasive dentistry predictable. METHODS The written work presented shows the most relevant literature for the management of dental caries focusing on novel materials used in minimally invasive dentistry. RESULTS There is still much to learn about specific antimicrobial and caries prevention mechanisms of novel materials. Materials that respond to a single or a few stimuli remain "weakly intelligent" in the face of the complex microenvironment in the oral cavity. Engineered systems that combine artificial intelligence and chemical engineering, are expected to possess higher intelligence, self-healing capabilities as well as environmental adaptability, and may be future promising research directions. SIGNIFICANCE The targeted approach in managing dental caries will hopefully have a better clinical outcome. The strategies discussed are alternatives to the contemporary approach and will improve the clinical management.
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- M Par
- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health, University fo Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Cariology, Institute of Odontolog, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Jiménez-Pérez A, Martínez-Alonso M, García-Tojal J. Hybrid Hydroxyapatite-Metal Complex Materials Derived from Amino Acids and Nucleobases. Molecules 2024; 29:4479. [PMID: 39339474 PMCID: PMC11434463 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29184479] [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: 07/30/2024] [Revised: 09/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Calcium phosphates (CaPs) and their substituted derivatives encompass a large number of compounds with a vast presence in nature that have aroused a great interest for decades. In particular, hydroxyapatite (HAp, Ca10(OH)2(PO4)6) is the most abundant CaP mineral and is significant in the biological world, at least in part due to being a major compound in bones and teeth. HAp exhibits excellent properties, such as safety, stability, hardness, biocompatibility, and osteoconductivity, among others. Even some of its drawbacks, such as its fragility, can be redirected thanks to another essential feature: its great versatility. This is based on the compound's tendency to undergo substitutions of its constituent ions and to incorporate or anchor new molecules on its surface and pores. Thus, its affinity for biomolecules makes it an optimal compound for multiple applications, mainly, but not only, in biological and biomedical fields. The present review provides a chemical and structural context to explain the affinity of HAp for biomolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids to generate hybrid materials. A size-dependent criterium of increasing complexity is applied, ranging from amino acids/nucleobases to the corresponding macromolecules. The incorporation of metal ions or metal complexes into these functionalized compounds is also discussed.
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain; (A.J.-P.); (M.M.-A.)
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Kose HD, Giray I, Boyacioglu H, Turkun LS. Can energy drinks affect the surface quality of bioactive restorative materials? BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:1011. [PMID: 39210334 PMCID: PMC11363555 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04781-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUNDS This study aimed to compare the effects of different energy drinks on the surface roughness, weight loss, and color change of various bioactive restorative materials. METHODS Charisma Diamond One, Activa™ BioActive Restorative, Activa™ Presto™ and Equia Forte HT Fil samples were prepared using plastic molds (8 × 2 mm) (n = 10/groups). After polishing, the samples were weighed, their colors were recorded using a spectrophotometer according to the CIEDE2000 system, and their surface roughness was measured using a profilometer. The samples were immersed in Powerade, Burn, Monster and distilled water for 7 days. After immersion, all the measurements were repeated. Statistical analyses were performed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and the Mann‒Whitney U test (p < 0.05). RESULTS All energy drinks roughened the surface of Equia Forte HT Fil (p < 0.05). Powerade and Monster increased the Ra of all materials after 7 days (p < 0.05). Burns affected all materials except the Activa Bioactive (p < 0.05). Significant weight loss was observed in the Equia Forte group after immersion in all the energy drinks, whereas no weight loss was observed in the other groups. According to the color measurements, ΔE00 values were greater in the Burn and Monster groups, except for the Equia Forte HT Fil group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Energy drinks affected bioactive materials to varying degrees. The glass hybrid material was the most affected, and the bioactive restorative materials based on the resin matrix were the least.
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- Hazal Deniz Kose
- School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, 31060, Turkey
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ege University, Izmir, 35040, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Statistics, Ege University, Izmir, 35040, Turkey
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ege University, Izmir, 35040, Turkey.
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Tzimas K, Antoniadou M, Varzakas T, Voidarou C(C. Plant-Derived Compounds: A Promising Tool for Dental Caries Prevention. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:5257-5290. [PMID: 38920987 PMCID: PMC11201632 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46060315] [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: 04/27/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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There is a growing shift from the use of conventional pharmaceutical oral care products to the use of herbal extracts and traditional remedies in dental caries prevention. This is attributed to the potential environmental and health implications of contemporary oral products. This comprehensive review aims at the analysis of plant-derived compounds as preventive modalities in dental caries research. It focuses on data collected from 2019 until recently, trying to emphasize current trends in this topic. The research findings suggest that several plant-derived compounds, either aqueous or ethanolic, exhibit notable antibacterial effects against Streptococcus mutans and other bacteria related to dental caries, with some extracts demonstrating an efficacy comparable to that of chlorhexidine. Furthermore, in vivo studies using plant-derived compounds incorporated in food derivatives, such as lollipops, have shown promising results by significantly reducing Streptococcus mutans in high-risk caries children. In vitro studies on plant-derived compounds have revealed bactericidal and bacteriostatic activity against S. mutans, suggesting their potential use as dental caries preventive agents. Medicinal plants, plant-derived phytochemicals, essential oils, and other food compounds have exhibited promising antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens, either by their anti-adhesion activity, the inhibition of extracellular microbial enzymes, or their direct action on microbial species and acid production. However, further research is needed to assess their antimicrobial activity and to evaluate the cytotoxicity and safety profiles of these plant-derived compounds before their widespread clinical use can be recommended.
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- Konstantinos Tzimas
- Department of Operative Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11521 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11521 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, 24100 Kalamata, Greece;
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Hussein AH, Yassir YA. Graphene as a promising material in orthodontics: A review. J Orthod Sci 2024; 13:24. [PMID: 38784078 PMCID: PMC11114461 DOI: 10.4103/jos.jos_3_24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Graphene is an extraordinary material with unique mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties. Additionally, it boasts high surface area and antimicrobial properties, making it an attractive option for researchers exploring innovative materials for biomedical applications. Although there have been various studies on graphene applications in different biomedical fields, limited reviews have been conducted on its use in dentistry, and no reviews have focused on its application in the orthodontic field. This review aims to present a comprehensive overview of graphene-based materials, with an emphasis on their antibacterial mechanisms and the factors that influence these properties. Additionally, the review summarizes the dental applications of graphene, spotlighting the studies of its orthodontic application as they can be used to enhance the antibacterial and mechanical properties of orthodontic materials such as adhesives, archwires, and splints. Also, they can be utilized to enhance bone remodeling during orthodontic tooth movement. An electronic search was carried out in Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, and Wiley Online Library digital database platforms using graphene and orthodontics as keywords. The search was restricted to English language publications without a time limit. This review highlights the need for further laboratory and clinical research using graphene-based materials to improve the properties of orthodontic materials to make them available for clinical use.
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- Afaf H. Hussein
- Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Dundee, UK
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D' Alessandro C, Mancuso E, Mazzitelli C, Maravic T, Josic U, D' Urso D, Forte A, Florenzano F, Generali L, Checchi V, Mazzoni A, Breschi L. Comparisons of ammonia- and water-based silver-containing solutions on dentin bonding and enzymatic activity: 1-yr evaluation. Dent Mater 2024; 40:777-788. [PMID: 38458917 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2024.03.003] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of an ammonia-based and a water-based silver-containing solutions on bonding performance and matrix-metalloproteinases (MMPs) activity of a universal adhesive to dentin after 1 year of artificial aging. METHODS Mid-coronal dentin surfaces of 60 sound human molars were exposed and the following groups were formed according to the surface pre-treatment and etching mode of the universal adhesive (Zipbond Universal, SDI) (n = 10): G1) Zipbond in the self-etch mode (ZSE); G2) Riva Star (SDI) applied before ZSE; G3) Riva Star Aqua (SDI) applied before ZSE; G4) Zipbond in the etch-and-rinse mode (ZER); G5) Riva Star applied before ZER; G6) Riva Star Aqua applied before ZER. The specimens were sectioned and subjected to microtensile bond strength (µTBS) test at baseline (T0) and after 12 months (T12) of artificial storage. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy analysis (EDS) were also conducted. Three additional molars per group were processed for the in situ zymography analysis at T0 and T12. Data were statistically analyzed (p < 0.05). RESULTS Dentin pre-treatments and aging decreased bonding values, regardless of the etching mode (p < 0.05). No differences in µTBS were observed between the two silver-containing solutions, both at T0 and T12. Riva Star Aqua and etching significantly increased the MMPs activity, independent of the storage period (p < 0.05). SIGNIFICANCE Dentin surface pre-treatment with silver-containing solutions negatively affects the bonding performances of resin composite restorations placed with a universal adhesive. However, the ammonia-based product Riva Star might show better stability in the long term, due to lower activation of MMPs.
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- Carlo D' Alessandro
- Dental Clinic, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Dental Clinic, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Dental Clinic, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Dental Clinic, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Dental Clinic, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Dental Clinic, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Dental Clinic, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Dental Clinic, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Dental Clinic, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Dental Clinic, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy.
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François P, Benoit A, Slimani L, Dufresne A, Gouze H, Attal JP, Mangione F, Dursun E. In vitro remineralization by various ion-releasing materials of artificially demineralized dentin: A micro-CT study. Dent Mater 2024; 40:520-526. [PMID: 38212175 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2023.12.013] [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: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the remineralizing properties of ion-releasing restorative materials on pH cycling-induced carious dentin. METHODS Fifty sound molars were freshly extracted. The occlusal surfaces were abraded using water-cooled sandpaper (800 grit). The residual crowns were embedded in self-cured acrylic resin with the flat dentin surface exposed. A mesio-distal trench was created using a calibrated 0.5 mm deep occlusal reduction burr, and artificial dentin caries were generated by pH cycling. Then, teeth were randomly assigned to five groups according to the ion-releasing material used. For each sample, micro-CT acquisitions were performed at various intervals. Remineralization was assessed by mean gray value (MGV) measurements after registration and segmentation of the region of interest with 3D Slicer software. One-way repeated-measures ANOVA followed by Tukey's post hoc test was used to investigate the difference in MGVs among the various groups. RESULTS Only Cention Forte showed significantly increased MGVs after 4 weeks compared to demineralized dentin. MGVs were higher, but not significantly, after placement of the restorative materials, including in the resin composite control group. These results can be explained by the radiopacity of the materials. SIGNIFICANCE Cention Forte, the material with the highest radiopacity, showed a significant increase in the MGVs of artificially carious dentin after 4 weeks. However, the study of dentin remineralization by micro-CT could be impacted by the radiopacity of the restorative materials used. The relevance of this examination for the study of dentinal remineralization should be investigated.
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- Philippe François
- Department of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Surgery, University Paris Cité, 1 rue Maurice Arnoux, 92120 Montrouge, France; URP 4462, Innovative Dental Materials and Interfaces Research Unit, University Paris Cité, 1 rue Maurice Arnoux, 92120 Montrouge, France
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- Department of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Surgery, University Paris Cité, 1 rue Maurice Arnoux, 92120 Montrouge, France; URP 4462, Innovative Dental Materials and Interfaces Research Unit, University Paris Cité, 1 rue Maurice Arnoux, 92120 Montrouge, France
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- URP 2496, Laboratory Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies, Life Imaging Platform (PIV), University Paris Cité, 1 rue Maurice Arnoux, 92120 Montrouge, France
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- URP 2496, Laboratory Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies, Life Imaging Platform (PIV), University Paris Cité, 1 rue Maurice Arnoux, 92120 Montrouge, France
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- CESP-INSERM, University Paris-Saclay, 16 avenue Paul Vaillant Couturier, 94800 Villejuif, France
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- Department of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Surgery, University Paris Cité, 1 rue Maurice Arnoux, 92120 Montrouge, France; URP 4462, Innovative Dental Materials and Interfaces Research Unit, University Paris Cité, 1 rue Maurice Arnoux, 92120 Montrouge, France
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- URP 2496, Laboratory Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies, Life Imaging Platform (PIV), University Paris Cité, 1 rue Maurice Arnoux, 92120 Montrouge, France; Department of Imagery, Faculty of Dental Surgery, University Paris Cité, 1 rue Maurice Arnoux, 92120 Montrouge, France
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- URP 4462, Innovative Dental Materials and Interfaces Research Unit, University Paris Cité, 1 rue Maurice Arnoux, 92120 Montrouge, France; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Surgery, University Paris Cité, 1 rue Maurice Arnoux, 92120 Montrouge, France.
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Miletić I, Baraba A, Krmek SJ, Perić T, Marković D, Basso M, Ozkaya CA, Kemaloglu H, Turkun LS. Clinical performance of a glass-hybrid system in comparison with a resin composite in two-surface class II restorations: a 5-year randomised multi-centre study. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:104. [PMID: 38243032 PMCID: PMC10799110 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05491-y] [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: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the 5-year clinical performance of a glass hybrid restorative system and a nano-hybrid resin composite in moderate to large two-surface class II cavities. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was carried out by dental schools in Zagreb, Croatia; Izmir, Turkey; Belgrade, Serbia; and Milan, Italy. A total of 180 patients requiring two class-II two-surface restorations in the molars of the same jaw were recruited. The teeth were randomly restored with either a nano-hybrid resin composite (Tetric EvoCeram, Ivoclar Vivadent) or a glass-hybrid material (EQUIA Forte, GC). During the 5-year follow-up, two calibrated evaluators at each centre scored the restorations annually using the FDI-2 scoring system. The survival rates were calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared using non-parametric matched pair tests (p < 0.05). RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences between the overall survival and success rates of the two types of restorations (p>0.05). The success rates (FDI-2 scores 1-3) for EQUIA Forte were 81.9% (average annual failure rate: 3.9%) and 90.7% for Tetric EvoCeram (average annual failure rate: 1.9%). The survival rates (FDI-2 scores 1-4) for EQUIA Forte and Tetric EvoCeram were 94.5% and 94.4%, respectively, with an average annual failure rate of 1.1%. CONCLUSIONS In terms of success and survival rates, both the glass-hybrid restorative system and the nano-hybrid resin composite have been shown to perform satisfactorily. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The results of this study indicate that EQUIA Forte can be one of the therapeutic options for moderate to large two-surface class II restorations of posterior teeth.
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- Ivana Miletić
- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Gunduliceva 5, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Gunduliceva 5, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Gunduliceva 5, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinic for Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 11, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
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- Clinic for Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 11, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
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- Center of Minimally Invasive, Aesthetic and Digital Oral Rehabilitation (CROMED), IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopaedic Institute, University of Milan, Via Riccardo Galeazzi 4, 20161, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ege University School of Dentistry, Erzene Mah. Ankara Cad. No:172/109, 35040, Bornova/Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ege University School of Dentistry, Erzene Mah. Ankara Cad. No:172/109, 35040, Bornova/Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ege University School of Dentistry, Erzene Mah. Ankara Cad. No:172/109, 35040, Bornova/Izmir, Turkey
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Zhang OL, Niu JY, Yu OY, Mei ML, Jakubovics NS, Chu CH. Development of a Novel Peptide with Antimicrobial and Mineralising Properties for Caries Management. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2560. [PMID: 38004539 PMCID: PMC10675526 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15112560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The purpose of the study is to develop a novel peptide for caries management. Gallic-Acid-Polyphemusin-I (GAPI) was synthesised by grafting Polyphemusin I (PI) and gallic acid (GA). Biocompatibility was evaluated using a Cell Counting Kit-8 Assay. Antimicrobial properties were assessed using minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal/fungicidal concentration (MBC/MFC). The bacterial and fungal morphology after GAPI treatment was investigated using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The architecture of a consortium biofilm consisting of Streptococcus mutans, Lacticaseibacillus casei and Candida albicans was evaluated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal laser scanning microscopy. The growth kinetics of the biofilm was examined using a propidium monoazide-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The surface and calcium-to-phosphorus molar ratio of GAPI-treated enamel after pH cycling were examined with SEM and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Enamel crystal characteristics were analysed using X-ray diffraction. Lesion depths representing the enamel's mineral loss were assessed using micro-computed tomography. The MIC of GAPI against S. mutans, L. casei and C. albicans were 40 μM, 40 μM and 20 μM, respectively. GAPI destroyed the biofilm's three-dimensional structure and inhibited the growth of the biofilm. SEM showed that enamel treated with GAPI had a relatively smooth surface compared to that treated with water. The calcium-to-phosphorus molar ratio of enamel treated with GAPI was higher than that of the control. The lesion depths and mineral loss of the GAPI-treated enamel were less than the control. The crystallinity of the GAPI-treated enamel was higher than the control. This study developed a biocompatible, mineralising and antimicrobial peptide GAPI, which may have potential as an anti-caries agent.
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- Olivia Lili Zhang
- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (O.Y.Y.); (M.L.M.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (O.Y.Y.); (M.L.M.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (O.Y.Y.); (M.L.M.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (O.Y.Y.); (M.L.M.)
- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (O.Y.Y.); (M.L.M.)
- School of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BW, UK
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (O.Y.Y.); (M.L.M.)
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Florea AD, Pop LC, Benea HRC, Tomoaia G, Racz CP, Mocanu A, Dobrota CT, Balint R, Soritau O, Tomoaia-Cotisel M. Remineralization Induced by Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite Toothpastes on Human Enamel. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:450. [PMID: 37887581 PMCID: PMC10604461 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8060450] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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This work aimed to compare the effect of four new toothpastes (P1-P4) based on pure and biomimetic substituted nano-hydroxyapatites (HAPs) on remineralization of human enamel. Artificially demineralized enamel slices were daily treated for ten days with different toothpastes according to the experimental design. Tooth enamel surfaces were investigated using atomic force microscope (AFM) images and surface roughness (Ra) determined before and after treatment. The surface roughness of enamel slices was statistically analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Bonferroni's multiple comparison test. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) data revealed the HAP structure with crystal sizes between 28 and 33 nm and crystallinity between 29 and 37%. The average size of HAP particles was found to be between 30 and 40 nm. The Ra values indicated that P3 (HAP-Mg-Zn-Sr-Si) toothpaste was the most effective after 10 days of treatment, leading to the lowest mean roughness. The P3 and P2 (HAP) toothpastes were found to be effective in promoting remineralization. Specifically, their effectiveness can be ranked as follows: P3 = P2 > P4 (HAP-Mg-Zn-Si) > P1 (HAP-Zn), considering both the chemical composition and the size of their constitutive nanoparticles. The proposed toothpastes might be used successfully to treat early tooth decay.
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- Alexandra-Diana Florea
- Research Center of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babeş-Bolyai University, 11 Arany Janos Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (A.-D.F.); (L.C.P.); (C.-P.R.); (A.M.); (C.-T.D.); (R.B.)
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- Research Center of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babeş-Bolyai University, 11 Arany Janos Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (A.-D.F.); (L.C.P.); (C.-P.R.); (A.M.); (C.-T.D.); (R.B.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 47 Gen. Traian Mosoiu Str., 400132 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (H.-R.-C.B.); (G.T.)
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 47 Gen. Traian Mosoiu Str., 400132 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (H.-R.-C.B.); (G.T.)
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Str., 050044 Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Center of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babeş-Bolyai University, 11 Arany Janos Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (A.-D.F.); (L.C.P.); (C.-P.R.); (A.M.); (C.-T.D.); (R.B.)
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- Research Center of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babeş-Bolyai University, 11 Arany Janos Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (A.-D.F.); (L.C.P.); (C.-P.R.); (A.M.); (C.-T.D.); (R.B.)
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- Research Center of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babeş-Bolyai University, 11 Arany Janos Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (A.-D.F.); (L.C.P.); (C.-P.R.); (A.M.); (C.-T.D.); (R.B.)
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Geology, Babeş-Bolyai University, 44 Republicii Str., 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babeş-Bolyai University, 11 Arany Janos Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (A.-D.F.); (L.C.P.); (C.-P.R.); (A.M.); (C.-T.D.); (R.B.)
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- Oncology Institute of Cluj-Napoca, 34-36 Republicii Str., 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babeş-Bolyai University, 11 Arany Janos Str., 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (A.-D.F.); (L.C.P.); (C.-P.R.); (A.M.); (C.-T.D.); (R.B.)
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Str., 050044 Bucharest, Romania
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Zhang OL, Niu JY, Yu OY, Yin IX, Mei ML, Chu CH. The Anti-Caries Effects of a Novel Peptide on Dentine Caries: An In Vitro Study. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14076. [PMID: 37762381 PMCID: PMC10531674 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814076] [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: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the antibiofilm and remineralising effects of peptide GAPI on artificial dentin caries. After creating artificial carious lesions, eighty dentine blocks were randomly assigned for treatment twice daily with GAPI (GAPI group) or deionised water (control group). Both groups underwent a 7-day biochemical cycle. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed S. mutans with damaged structures that partially covered the dentine in the GAPI group. The dead-live ratios for the GAPI and control groups were 0.77 ± 0.13 and 0.37 ± 0.09 (p < 0.001). The log colony-forming units for the GAPI and control groups were 7.45 ± 0.32 and 8.74 ± 0.50 (p < 0.001), respectively. The lesion depths for the GAPI and control groups were 151 ± 18 µm and 214 ± 15 µm (p < 0.001), respectively. The mineral losses for the GAPI and control groups were 0.91 ± 0.07 gHAcm-3 and 1.01 ± 0.07 gHAcm-3 (p = 0.01), respectively. The hydrogen-to-amide I ratios for the GAPI and control groups were 2.92 ± 0.82 and 1.83 ± 0.73 (p = 0.014), respectively. SEM micrographs revealed fewer exposed dentine collagen fibres in the GAPI group compared to those in the control group. Furthermore, X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns indicated that the hydroxyapatite in the GAPI group was more crystallised than that in the control group. This study demonstrated GAPI's antibiofilm and remineralising effects on artificial dentin caries.
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- Olivia Lili Zhang
- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (O.Y.Y.); (I.X.Y.); (M.L.M.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (O.Y.Y.); (I.X.Y.); (M.L.M.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (O.Y.Y.); (I.X.Y.); (M.L.M.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (O.Y.Y.); (I.X.Y.); (M.L.M.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (O.Y.Y.); (I.X.Y.); (M.L.M.)
- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (O.Y.Y.); (I.X.Y.); (M.L.M.)
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Zhou Y, Zhang B, Wang Y, Hu R. Effects of Sulforaphene on the Cariogenic Properties of Streptococcus Mutans In Vitro and Dental Caries Development In Vivo. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1359. [PMID: 37760656 PMCID: PMC10525627 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12091359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Sulforaphene (SFE) is a common nutritional supplement with antibacterial, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, the effects of SFE on the cariogenicity of Streptococcus mutans and dental caries have not been reported. The objectives of this study were to investigate the caries-controlling potential of SFE. The effects of SFE on S. mutans were investigated using the broth microdilution method, crystal violet staining, SEM observation, acid tolerance assays, lactic acid quantification, and polysaccharide measurements. A rat caries model was established to evaluate the caries-controlling effects and biocompatibility of SFE in vivo. SFE inhibited S. mutans growth and biofilm formation. Furthermore, SFE restrained the cariogenic properties of S. mutans, including its acid production, acid tolerance, and extracellular polysaccharide production, without affecting the bacterial viability at sub-inhibitory levels. In the rat caries model, SFE significantly arrested the onset and development of dental caries. Moreover, no visible hemolytic phenomenon or cytotoxicity was detected in the SFE groups. After four weeks of SFE treatment, all rats remained in apparent good health with no significant differences in weight gain; their hemogram and biochemical parameters were normal; no pathological changes were observed in the oral mucosa, liver, or kidneys. In conclusion, SFE was safe and inhibited the development of caries effectively.
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- Yuehong Zhou
- The College of Renji, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- The College of Life Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- The College of Renji, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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Zhang OL, Niu JY, Yin IX, Yu OY, Mei ML, Chu CH. Antibacterial Properties of the Antimicrobial Peptide Gallic Acid-Polyphemusin I (GAPI). Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1350. [PMID: 37760647 PMCID: PMC10525608 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12091350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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A novel antimicrobial peptide, GAPI, has been developed recently by grafting gallic acid (GA) to polyphemusin I (PI). The objective of this study was to investigate the antibacterial effects of GAPI on common oral pathogens. This laboratory study used minimum inhibitory concentrations and minimum bactericidal concentrations to assess the antimicrobial properties of GAPI against common oral pathogens. Transmission electron microscopy was used to examine the bacterial morphology both before and after GAPI treatment. The results showed that the minimum inhibitory concentration ranged from 20 μM (Lactobacillus rhamnosus) to 320 μM (Porphyromonas gingivalis), whereas the minimum bactericidal concentration ranged from 80 μM (Lactobacillus acidophilus) to 640 μM (Actinomyces naeslundii, Enterococcus faecalis, and Porphyromonas gingivalis). Transmission electron microscopy showed abnormal curvature of cell membranes, irregular cell shapes, leakage of cytoplasmic content, and disruption of cytoplasmic membranes and cell walls. In conclusion, the GAPI antimicrobial peptide is antibacterial to common oral pathogens, with the potential to be used to manage oral infections.
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- Olivia Lili Zhang
- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (I.X.Y.); (O.Y.Y.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (I.X.Y.); (O.Y.Y.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (I.X.Y.); (O.Y.Y.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (I.X.Y.); (O.Y.Y.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand;
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China; (O.L.Z.); (J.Y.N.); (I.X.Y.); (O.Y.Y.)
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Carey CM. Remineralization of Early Enamel Lesions with Apatite-Forming Salt. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:182. [PMID: 37623278 PMCID: PMC10453125 DOI: 10.3390/dj11080182] [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: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study sought to evaluate the remineralization of ex vivo human teeth using commercially available artificial saliva, SalivaMAX®, a supersaturated calcium phosphate rinse (SSCPR). METHODS early enamel lesions were artificially induced on ex vivo human teeth by chemical means. The teeth were exposed to the SSCPR for two minutes (experimental) or dH2O (control) four times per day for a total of 35 days. At time points of 0, 2.5, 21, and 35 days, micro-CT was utilized to determine the mineral density profile across the lesion and evaluate lesion depth. The relative percent remineralization was calculated from the initial lesion depth (Time 0) at each evaluation time. Student's t-test was used to compare the extent of remineralization between the SSCPR and control groups for statistical significance at each time. To evaluate the changes in percent remineralization over time, a two-way ANOVA was used. RESULTS At Time 0 and 2.5 days, there was no difference in the percent remineralization between the SSCPR and control groups (p > 0.05). After 21 days, the teeth exposed to the SSCPR remineralized 56.7 ± 3.7%, while the control only remineralized 10.7 ± 11.0% (p < 0.0001). At day 35, the remineralization was 73.7 ± 5.4% and 18.2 ± 10.8% (p < 0.0001) for the SSCPR and control groups, respectively. CONCLUSIONS A marked increase in remineralization occurred with the use of the SSCPR. Notably, the remineralization of the SSCPR occurred deep within the tooth and progressed toward the surface over time.
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- Clifton M Carey
- School of Dental Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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Vilhena FV, Grecco SDS, González AHM, D'Alpino PHP. Regenerative and Protective Effects on Dental Tissues of a Fluoride-Silicon-Rich Toothpaste Associated with a Calcium Booster: An In Vitro Study. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:153. [PMID: 37366676 DOI: 10.3390/dj11060153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Calcium boosters have been used as a supplement for fluoride toothpastes to repair the dental tissues and reduce dentin permeability. This in vitro study aimed to characterize the regenerative and protective effects of the treatment of dental tissues with a fluoride-silicon-rich toothpaste associated with a calcium booster. Bovine enamel and dentin blocks (n = 5) were obtained (4 × 4 × 6 mm). A fluoride-silicon-rich toothpaste and a calcium booster were used to brush the enamel and dentin both immediately and five days afterwards. The outcomes were then compared to those of the untreated control group. After that, the specimens were cross-sectioned. SEM was used to evaluate the micromorphology of the surface and cross-section. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) was used to determine the elemental analyses (weight%). After treatment for 5 days with a booster/silicon-rich toothpaste, EDS analysis demonstrated that it induced a significant mineral change. It was also able to form a protective silicon-enriched mineral layer on both enamel and dentin surfaces. It was demonstrated in vitro that a fluoride-silicon-rich toothpaste associated with a calcium booster regenerates the dental tissues, remineralizing the enamel structure and occluding the dentin tubules.
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- Fabiano Vieira Vilhena
- Trials Research and Development, Rua Maria Benedita de Oliveira, 1-25, Bauru 17018-776, Brazil
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- Triplet Biotechnology Solutions, Av. Nossa Senhora de Fatima, 11-31, Bauru 17017-337, Brazil
- School of Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Av. Eng. Luís Edmundo Carrijo Coube, 14-01, Bauru 17033-360, Brazil
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