1
|
Zancopé B, Rodrigues LP, Lopes LM, de-Sousa ET, Steiner-Oliveira C, Rodrigues LKA, Nobre-Dos-Santos M. CO 2 laser irradiation combined with fluoridated dentifrice improved its protective effect on caries lesion progression regardless of the acidulated phosphate fluoride gel application: An in situ study. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:7753-7763. [PMID: 37999801 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05365-9] [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: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This in situ study aimed to investigate the efficacy of CO2 laser at a 10.6-µm wavelength combined with 1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) and fluoridated dentifrice with 1100 µg F/g (FD) to control enamel caries progression. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixteen volunteers wore palatal appliances containing eight demineralized enamel specimens for four 14-day phases under sucrose exposure. These specimens were submitted to CO2 laser irradiation and APF alone or combined with FD. Treatment groups were non-fluoridated dentifrice-NFD, NFD + CO2 laser, NFD + APF, NFD + CO2 laser + APF, FD, FD + CO2 laser, FD + APF, and FD + CO2 laser + APF. Mineral loss, calcium fluoride (CaF2), fluorapatite (FAp), and fluoride in the biofilm were analyzed by analysis of variance followed by the Student-Newman-Keuls test, p < 0.05. RESULTS The highest mineral loss inhibition was noted when FD and CO2 laser irradiation were combined, which did not significantly differ from the FD + CO2 laser + APF group. The CaF2, FAp, and F in the biofilm were more pronounced when the FD and APF were combined. The CO2 laser irradiation promoted a slightly higher concentration of CaF2 in the enamel and F in the biofilm. CONCLUSION Although APF promotes the high formation of CaF2 and FAp, the combined use of FD with CO2 laser overcomes the APF effect in inhibiting the progression of artificial caries-like lesions in situ. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Under the in situ design of this study, remineralization of white spot lesions was achieved through CO2 laser irradiation and daily use of fluoridated dentifrice. Future clinical trials are encouraged to substantiate this finding.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bruna Zancopé
- Department of Health Sciences and Pediatric Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade de Campinas-UNICAMP, Av. Limeira 901, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
| | - Lívia Pagotto Rodrigues
- Department of Health Sciences and Pediatric Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade de Campinas-UNICAMP, Av. Limeira 901, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
| | - Lenita Marangoni Lopes
- Department of Health Sciences and Pediatric Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade de Campinas-UNICAMP, Av. Limeira 901, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
| | - Emerson Tavares de-Sousa
- Department of Health Sciences and Pediatric Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade de Campinas-UNICAMP, Av. Limeira 901, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
| | - Carolina Steiner-Oliveira
- Department of Health Sciences and Pediatric Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade de Campinas-UNICAMP, Av. Limeira 901, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
| | - Lidiany Karla Azevedo Rodrigues
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
| | - Marinês Nobre-Dos-Santos
- Department of Health Sciences and Pediatric Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade de Campinas-UNICAMP, Av. Limeira 901, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Tisler CE, Moldovan M, Petean I, Buduru SD, Prodan D, Sarosi C, Leucuţa DC, Chifor R, Badea ME, Ene R. Human Enamel Fluorination Enhancement by Photodynamic Laser Treatment. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14142969. [PMID: 35890745 PMCID: PMC9325182 DOI: 10.3390/polym14142969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Poor oral hygiene leads to serious damages of theteeth’s surface enamel such as micro-abrasions and acid erosion. These alterations combined with bacterial plaque result in cavity appearance. Prophylactic measures include various techniques for enamel surface restoration. Fluorination is one of the most important treatments for this purpose. Therefore, in the present research, we investigated the classical fluorination treatment compared with laser photodynamic fluorination performed on human enamel samples with poor surface quality. Three sample groups were investigated: veneer (F), inlay (I), and crowns (C). The general morphologic aspect was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the specific details such as the fine microstructure and nanostructure were investigated by atomic force microscopy (AFM) of the surface roughness. The samples were also investigated by Fourier transformed infrared attenuated total reflectance (FTIR-ATR) to evidence the fluorination effect on the enamel surface. Results showed that all initial samples had an altered state with micro-abrasions and erosion with mineral loss, which increase the surface roughness. The F group was the most damaged, having a higher roughness, and the I group was less damaged. Classic fluorination treatment partially restored the enamel by local re-mineralization, but did not obtain the parameters of healthy enamel. However, a significant decrease of the roughness was observed (statistical relevance p = 0.001 with the Breusch–Pagan Test). This fact was supported by the presence of newly formed fluorides in the FTIR-ATR spectra. The photodynamic laser fluorination restores the enamel in an enhanced manner by a strong re-mineralization, which implies a significant roughness value decrease comparable to healthy enamel. The Breusch–Pagan Test confirmed the relevance with p = 0.001. This is due to an extended re-mineralization abundant in fluoride crystals as observed by AFM and FTIR. Statistical p-values regarding laser application were in the range of 0.02–0.06, supporting its relevance in the fluorination effect. The final conclusion is that the photodynamic effect is able to favor the newly formed fluoride deposition onto the affected sites of the enamel surface.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Corina Elena Tisler
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 32 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.E.T.); (S.D.B.)
| | - Marioara Moldovan
- Department of Polymer Composites, Institute of Chemistry “Raluca Ripan”, University Babes-Bolyai, 30 Fantanele Street, 400294 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (M.M.); (D.P.); (C.S.)
| | - Ioan Petean
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University Babes-Bolyai, 11 Arany János Street, 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence:
| | - Smaranda Dana Buduru
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 32 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.E.T.); (S.D.B.)
| | - Doina Prodan
- Department of Polymer Composites, Institute of Chemistry “Raluca Ripan”, University Babes-Bolyai, 30 Fantanele Street, 400294 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (M.M.); (D.P.); (C.S.)
| | - Codruta Sarosi
- Department of Polymer Composites, Institute of Chemistry “Raluca Ripan”, University Babes-Bolyai, 30 Fantanele Street, 400294 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (M.M.); (D.P.); (C.S.)
| | - Daniel-Corneliu Leucuţa
- Department of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Pasteur Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
| | - Radu Chifor
- Department of Preventive Dental Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Avram Iancu 31, 400083 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (R.C.); (M.E.B.)
| | - Mîndra Eugenia Badea
- Department of Preventive Dental Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Avram Iancu 31, 400083 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (R.C.); (M.E.B.)
| | - Razvan Ene
- 14 Department, Orthopedics, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Bucharest Emergency University Hospital, 169 Splaiul Independenței Street, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Engel Y, Silva CVD, Ramos-Oliveira TM, Mantilla TF, Tavares JDP, Freitas PMD. Effect of CO2 laser combined with AmF/NaF/SnCl2 solution on the prevention of human and bovine enamel erosion. Braz Oral Res 2022; 36:e054. [DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2022.vol36.0054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
|
4
|
Luk K, Niu JY, Gutknecht N, Zhao IS, Chu CH. Preventing Enamel Caries Using Carbon Dioxide Laser and Silver Diamine Fluoride. PHOTOBIOMODULATION PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY 2020; 39:297-302. [PMID: 33373541 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2020.4894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Abstract
Objective: This study was intended to investigate the caries prevention potential of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser (λ = 10,600 nm) irradiation followed by application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to enamel. Materials and methods: Human enamel specimens were randomly allocated to four groups (n = 10 per group). Group 1 specimens were treated with SDF; Group 2 specimens were treated with a CO2 laser; Group 3 specimens were irradiated with a CO2 laser then treated with SDF, and Group 4 specimens received no treatment. All specimens were subjected to pH cycling for cariogenic challenge. Lesion depth, microhardness, surface morphology, and elemental analysis were assessed. Results: The lesion depths for Groups 1-4 were 33 ± 16, 80 ± 9, 18 ± 15, and 102 ± 9 μm, respectively (p < 0.001; Group 3 < Group 1 < Group 2 < Group 4). Knoop hardness values for Groups 1-4 were 61 ± 19, 68 ± 20, 78 ± 27, and 36 ± 8, respectively (p = 0.002; Group 4 < Groups 1, 2, and 3). The enamel in Group 4 but not in the other groups showed a roughened surface resembling an acid-etched pattern. Calcium-to-phosphorus molar ratios of Groups 1-4 were 1.68 ± 60.09, 1.61 ± 0.06, 1.69 ± 0.10, and 1.49 ± 0.10, respectively (p < 0.001; Group 4 < Groups 1, 2, and 3). Conclusions: Using the CO2 laser or SDF separately enhanced the resistance of enamel to cariogenic challenge. Moreover, there was an additional effect of the combined use of the CO2 laser and SDF for preventing enamel demineralization.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kenneth Luk
- School of Dentistry, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China.,Shenzhen Institute of Research and Innovation, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
| | - John Yun Niu
- Shenzhen Institute of Research and Innovation, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
| | - Norbert Gutknecht
- Department of Operative Dentistry, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
| | - Irene Shuping Zhao
- School of Dentistry, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China.,Shenzhen Institute of Research and Innovation, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
| | - Chun Hung Chu
- Shenzhen Institute of Research and Innovation, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Loiola ABDA, Aires CP, Curylofo-Zotti FA, Rodrigues Junior AL, Souza-Gabriel AE, Corona SAM. The Impact of CO 2 Laser Treatment and Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride on Enamel Demineralization and Biofilm Formation. J Lasers Med Sci 2019; 10:200-206. [PMID: 31749946 DOI: 10.15171/jlms.2019.32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
Introduction: This study evaluated the impact of CO2 laser treatment and acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) on enamel demineralization and biofilm formation, using in vitro and in situ designs. Methods: Demineralized enamel slabs were distributed among 8 groups: placebo, placebo + continuous CO2 laser, placebo + repeated CO2 laser, placebo + ultrapulsed CO2 laser, 1.23% APF, APF + continuous CO2 laser, APF + repeated CO2 laser and APF + ultrapulsed CO2 laser. In the in vitro study, 15 enamel slabs from each group were subjected to a pH-cycling regimen for 14 days. In the cross over in situ design, 11 volunteers wore palatal appliances with demineralized enamel slabs for 2 periods of 14 days each. Drops of sucrose solution were dripped onto enamel slabs 8×/day. Biofilms formed on slabs were collected and the colony-forming units (CFU) of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus were determined. Results: For both in vitro and in situ studies, there was no significant difference between treatments (P>0.05). However, all treatments increased microhardness of demineralized enamel (P<0.05). After a further in situ cariogenic challenge, with the exception of the placebo, all treatments maintained microhardness values (P<0.05). Microbiological analysis showed no difference in Streptococcus mutans (P>0.05) or Lactobacillus (P>0.05) counts between groups. Conclusion: The results suggest that APF gel combined with the CO2 laser, regardless of the pulse emission mode used, was effective in controlling enamel demineralization, but none of the tested treatments was able to prevent bacterial colonization.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ana Bárbara de Araújo Loiola
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brazil, 14040-904
| | - Carolina Patrícia Aires
- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brazil, 14040-904
| | - Fabiana Almeida Curylofo-Zotti
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brazil, 14040-904
| | - Antônio Luiz Rodrigues Junior
- Department of Social Medicine, Medical School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brazil, 14049- 900
| | - Aline Evangelista Souza-Gabriel
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brazil, 14040-904
| | - Silmara Aparecida Milori Corona
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brazil, 14040-904
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Mahmoudzadeh M, Alijani S, Soufi LR, Farhadian M, Namdar F, Karami S. Effect of CO2 Laser on the Prevention of White Spot Lesions During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Turk J Orthod 2019; 32:165-171. [PMID: 31565692 DOI: 10.5152/turkjorthod.2019.18052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Objective This study aimed to assess the effect of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser on prevention of white spot lesions (WSLs) associated with fixed orthodontic treatment. Methods In this parallel controlled trial, 554 maxillary anterior teeth in 95 patients with age range of 12-30 years were included. The samples were randomly divided in two groups: 1) CO2 laser (n=278) and 2) control (n=276) groups. Following bracket attachment, the teeth in the laser group were exposed to CO2 laser (0.4 mw, 10.6 μm, 5 Hz) for 20 s, and the control group received placebo light. Incidence, severity, and extent of the lesions were assessed in four surface regions (gingival, incisal, mesial, and distal) at baseline and 6 months post-irradiation. The inter-group comparison was performed by the Mann-Whitney U test and McNemar analysis. Results A significant difference regarding WSLs incidence in all teeth was observed between the two study groups (p<0.001). The two study groups illustrated a significant difference in lesion extent and incidence in incisal, mesial, and distal regions (p<0.05). The WSLs were significantly different in terms of severity in the incisal and mesial sites (p<0.05). Conclusion The CO2 laser irradiation seemed to effectively prevent incidence of WSLs. In addition, its effectiveness varied depending on the surface region.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Majid Mahmoudzadeh
- Department of Orthodontics, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences School of Dentistry, Hamadan, Iran
| | - Sara Alijani
- Department of Orthodontics, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences School of Dentistry, Hamadan, Iran
| | - Loghman Rezaei Soufi
- Department of Operative, Dental Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences School of Dentistry, Hamadan, Iran
| | - Maryam Farhadian
- Department of Biostatistics, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences School of Public Health and Research Center for Health Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
| | - Fatemeh Namdar
- Dental Materials Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Somayeh Karami
- Post Graduate Orthodontic Student of Hamadan School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences School of Dentistry, Hamadan, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Lee EMR, Borges R, Marchi J, Paula Eduardo C, Marques MM. Bioactive glass and high‐intensity lasers as a promising treatment for dentin hypersensitivity: An in vitro study. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2019; 108:939-947. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Ester M. R. Lee
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of DentistryUniversity of Sao Paulo São Paulo SP Brazil
| | - Roger Borges
- Center for Natural Sciences and HumanitiesFederal University of ABC Santo André SP Brazil
| | - Juliana Marchi
- Center for Natural Sciences and HumanitiesFederal University of ABC Santo André SP Brazil
| | - Carlos Paula Eduardo
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of DentistryUniversity of Sao Paulo São Paulo SP Brazil
| | - Márcia M. Marques
- Post Graduation Program, School of DentistryUniversidade Ibirapuera São Paulo SP Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Khamverdi Z, Kordestani M, Panahandeh N, Naderi F, Kasraei S. Influence of CO2 Laser Irradiation and CPPACP Paste Application on Demineralized Enamel Microhardness. J Lasers Med Sci 2018; 9:144-148. [PMID: 30026901 DOI: 10.15171/jlms.2018.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
Introduction: It has been suggested that the application of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate paste (CPP-ACP) and CO2 laser irradiation on enamel could increase the resistance of enamel to caries and acid attacks. The aim of the current study was to compare the influence of CPP-ACP paste application and irradiation of CO2 laser on microhardness of demineralized enamel. Methods: Thirty sound maxillary extracted premolars were selected. The crowns were cut at the cervical line and were split into facial and palatal halves. Specimens were mounted in selfcure acrylic blocks in such way that the enamel surface was exposed to 4×4 mm. After a pH cycling of the specimens, they were randomly divided into 4 groups (n=15), as follows: CG: Control group, LAS: CO2 laser, CP: CPP-ACP and LASCP: laser combined CPP-ACP treatment. The Vickers microhardness of the specimens was measured (500 g load, 5 seconds, 3 points). Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey tests (α =0.05). Results: The lowest mean Vickers microhardness value was observed in CG group (192.57±50.87 kg/mm2 ) and the highest in LASCP group (361.86±22.22 kg/mm2 ). There were significant differences between groups (P<0.001). The pairwise comparison of the groups revealed that there were significant differences between these groups: CG versus LAS, CP, LASCP (P<0.05) and LASCP versus LAS and CP (P<0.05). No significant difference between LAS group versus CP group (P>0.05) was observed. Conclusion: The results of the current study revealed that CO2 laser and CCP-ACP were effective for improvement of enamel hardness value after demineralization. Incorporation of CO2 laser irradiation and CCP-ACP paste application provides additional remineralizing potential for demineralized enamel.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zahra Khamverdi
- Dental Research Center, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
| | - Matin Kordestani
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
| | - Narges Panahandeh
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Fariba Naderi
- School of Dentistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
| | - Shahin Kasraei
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Belcheva A, El Feghali R, Nihtianova T, Parker S. Effect of the carbon dioxide 10,600-nm laser and topical fluoride gel application on enamel microstructure and microhardness after acid challenge: an in vitro study. Lasers Med Sci 2018; 33:1009-1017. [PMID: 29354864 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-018-2446-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2017] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
The aim of this in-vitro study was to evaluate positive effects of the carbon dioxide laser (CO2, 10,600 nm) with acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) gel on enamel acid resistance. Twenty extracted human third molars (40 surfaces) were randomly assigned into four groups: group C, untreated control; group L, CO2 laser alone group; group F, APF 1.23% fluoride gel; and group FL, APF 1.23% gel and laser. Samples from group L were irradiated with a CO2 laser for 30s. The parameter settings used were average power, 0.73 W; time on, 100 μs; time off, 40 ms; tip-to-tissue distance, 20 mm; tip diameter 700 μm; and energy density with movements, 5 J/cm2. Samples from group F were treated with the APF gel for 4 min, and the gel was washed off with distilled water. The enamel samples from group FL were treated with APF gel for 4 min and then irradiated with the CO2 laser for 30s without removing the gel. Each enamel sample was placed in 50 ml soft drink (pH = 2.75) for 10 min then rinsed with deionized water and stored in artificial saliva at 37 °C for 1 h. Samples were assessed for Vickers hardness number (VHN) before and after treatments and subjected to SEM analysis. Data were analyzed using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's test (α < 0.05). After the acid challenge, the untreated C group was demineralized to a great extent and the enamel surface was with the lowest mean score of microhardness. The observed VHN in the control (C group) had a mean value of 176.13, the scores in the CO2 laser group (L group) were with mean value of 238.40, the F group with a mean value of 218.45, and the fluoride-treated and laser-irradiated FL group-with a mean of 268.28 VHN. Paired t test performed to compare groups C, L, F, and FL has shown that group FL has greater resistance to decrease in microhardness of dental enamel (P ≤ 0.05) on exposure to acidic protocol. After the acid challenge, the fluoride-treated and laser-irradiated samples (group FL) showed the least diminution in enamel surface microhardness. The sub-ablative carbon dioxide laser irradiation in combination with fluoride treatment is more effective in protecting enamel surface and resisting demineralization than CO2 laser irradiation or fluoride alone.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- A Belcheva
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
| | - R El Feghali
- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
| | - T Nihtianova
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
| | - S Parker
- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Nogueira RD, Silva CB, Lepri CP, Palma-Dibb RG, Geraldo-Martins VR. Evaluation of Surface Roughness and Bacterial Adhesion on Tooth Enamel Irradiated With High Intensity Lasers. Braz Dent J 2018; 28:24-29. [PMID: 28301014 DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440201701190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2016] [Accepted: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim was to evaluate the surface roughness and bacterial adhesion on enamel irradiated with high intensity lasers, associated or not to a fluoride varnish. Eighty fragments of bovine enamel were equally divided in 8 groups (n=10). Group 1 was not treated and Group 2 received only a 5% fluoride varnish application. The other groups were irradiated with an Er:Cr:YSGG (8.92 J/cm2), an Nd:YAG (84.9 J/cm2) and a diode laser (199.04 J/cm2), associated or not to a 5% fluoride varnish. The surface roughness was measured before and after treatments. Afterward, all samples were incubated in a suspension of S. mutans at 37 °C for 24 h. The colony-forming units (CFU) were counted by a stereoscope and the results were expressed in CFU/mm2. One-way ANOVA and the Tukey´s test compared the roughness data and the Student´s test compared the results obtained in the bacterial adhesion test (a=5%). The results showed that the irradiated samples without varnish presented the same roughness and the same bacterial adhesion that the non-irradiated samples. However, samples irradiated in the presence of fluoride varnish showed higher surface roughness and higher bacterial adhesion than the non-irradiated samples and those irradiated without varnish. Presence of pigments in the varnish increased the lasers' action on the enamel surface, which produced ablation in this hard tissue and significantly increased its surface roughness. For this reason, the enamel's susceptibility to bacterial adhesion was higher when the irradiation of the samples was made in presence of fluoride varnish.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ruchele D Nogueira
- Biopathology Division, Dental School, UNIUBE - Universidade de Uberaba, Uberaba, MG, Brazil
| | - Camilla B Silva
- Biopathology Division, Dental School, UNIUBE - Universidade de Uberaba, Uberaba, MG, Brazil
| | - Cesar P Lepri
- Clinical Dentistry, Dental School, UNIUBE - Universidade de Uberaba, Uberaba, MG, Brazil
| | - Regina Guenka Palma-Dibb
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto Dental School, USP - Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
| | | |
Collapse
|
11
|
Mahmoudzadeh M, Rezaei-Soufi L, Farhadian N, Jamalian SF, Akbarzadeh M, Momeni M, Basamtabar M. Effect of CO2 Laser and Fluoride Varnish Application on Microhardness of Enamel Surface Around Orthodontic Brackets. J Lasers Med Sci 2017; 9:43-49. [PMID: 29399311 DOI: 10.15171/jlms.2018.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
Introduction: Orthodontic treatment has many advantages such as esthetic improvement and self-esteem enhancement; yet it has some disadvantages such as increasing the risk of formation of white spot lesions, because it makes oral hygiene more difficult. It is rational to implement procedures to prevent these lesions. The present study was aimed to assess the effect of CO2 laser and fluoride varnish on the surface of the enamel surface microhardness around the orthodontic braces. Methods: Eighty extracted premolar teeth were selected, scaled, polished with nonfluoridated pumic and metal brackets were bonded to them. Then, they were randomly allocated to 5 groups: control (neither fluoride nor laser is used on enamel surfaces), fluoride (4 minutes fluoride varnish treatment of the enamel surfaces), CO2 laser (10.6 µm CO2 laser irradiation of the teeth), laserfluoride (fluoride application after laser irradiation) and fluoride-laser (fluoride was applied and then teeth were irradiated with laser). After surface treatment around brackets on enamel, the samples were stored in 0.1% thymol for less than 5 days and then they were exposed to a 10-day microbiological caries model. Microhardness values of enamel were evaluated with Vickers test. One sample of each group (5 teeth from 80 samples) was prepared for SEM (scanning electron microscopy) and the data from 75 remaining teeth were analyzed with analysis of variance (ANOVA) and chi-square tests (α =0.05). Results: Microhardness mean values from high to low were as follow: fluoride-laser, laser-fluoride, laser, fluoride and control. Microhardness in fluoride-laser group was significantly higher compared with that of the control group. Distribution adhesive remnant index (ARI) scores were significantly different between groups and most of bond failures occurred at the enamel-adhesive interface in groups 2 to 5 and at the adhesive-bracket interface in the control group. Conclusion: Combination of fluoride varnish and CO2 laser irradiation can reduce enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Majid Mahmoudzadeh
- Orthodontics Department, Dental Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
| | - Loghman Rezaei-Soufi
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
| | - Nasrin Farhadian
- Orthodontics Department, Dental Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
| | | | - Mahdi Akbarzadeh
- Department of Biostatistics, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
| | - Mohammadali Momeni
- Orthodontics Department, Dental Faculty, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Chaleshtar, Shahrekord, Iran
| | - Masome Basamtabar
- Orthodontic Department, Dental Faculty, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Paulos RS, Seino PY, Fukushima KA, Marques MM, de Almeida FCS, Ramalho KM, de Freitas PM, Brugnera A, Moreira MS. Effect of Nd:YAG and CO 2 Laser Irradiation on Prevention of Enamel Demineralization in Orthodontics: In Vitro Study. Photomed Laser Surg 2017; 35:282-286. [PMID: 28157423 DOI: 10.1089/pho.2016.4235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate Nd:YAG and CO2 laser effects in the prevention of demineralization in deeper layers of enamel via successive acid challenge cycles. BACKGROUND DATA Lasers are promising in the prevention of enamel demineralization around the orthodontic brackets; however, there are very few studies that evaluate if the effects of treatment could be extended after successive acid challenge cycles due to permanent enamel structural alterations. MATERIALS AND METHODS Human enamel samples were divided into five groups (n = 12): G1-application of 1.23% acidulated fluoride phosphate gel (AFP, control); G2-Nd:YAG laser irradiation (0.6 W, 84.9 J/cm2, 10 Hz, 110 μs, contact mode); G3-Nd:YAG laser irradiation associated with AFP; G4-CO2 laser irradiation (0.5 W, 28.6 J/cm2, 50 Hz, 5 μs, and 10 mm focal distance); and G5-CO2 laser irradiation associated with AFP. The samples were submitted to successive acid challenge cycles. Quantitative light-induced fluorescence and scanning electron microscopy were used to assess enamel demineralization. The data were statistically compared (α = 5%). RESULTS G1: 50.87 ± 4.57; G2: 47.72 ± 2.87; G3: 50.96 ± 4.01; G4: 28.21 ± 2.19; and G5: 30.13 ± 6.38. The CO2 laser groups had significantly lower mineral losses than those observed in all other groups after successive acid challenge cycles. CONCLUSIONS Only the CO2 laser (10.6 μm) irradiation prevents enamel demineralization around the orthodontic brackets even after exposure to successive acid challenges. The CO2 laser at 10.6 μm showed a deeper effect in enamel regarding caries prevention.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Renato Siva Paulos
- 1 Master Program in Biodentistry, Ibirapuera University , São Paulo, Brazil
| | | | | | - Marcia Martins Marques
- 2 Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo , São Paulo, Brazil
| | | | | | | | - Aldo Brugnera
- 4 Department of Biomedicine Engineering, Camilo Castelo Branco University , São Paulo, Brazil
| | - Maria Stella Moreira
- 1 Master Program in Biodentistry, Ibirapuera University , São Paulo, Brazil .,2 Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo , São Paulo, Brazil .,5 Universidade Nove de Julho , São Paulo, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Jordão MC, Forti GM, Navarro RS, Freitas PM, Honório HM, Rios D. CO2 laser and/or fluoride enamel treatment against in situ/ex vivo erosive challenge. J Appl Oral Sci 2016; 24:223-8. [PMID: 27383703 PMCID: PMC5022222 DOI: 10.1590/1678-775720150399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2015] [Accepted: 01/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective This in situ/ex vivo study investigated the effect of CO2 laser irradiation and acidulated phosphate fluoride gel (APF) application, separately and in combination, on enamel resistance to erosion. Material and Methods During 2 experimental 5-day crossover phases, 8 volunteers wore intraoral appliances containing bovine enamel blocks which were submitted to four groups: 1st phase - control, untreated and CO2 laser irradiation, 2nd phase - fluoride application and fluoride application before CO2 laser irradiation. Laser irradiation was performed at 10.6 µm wavelength, 5 µs pulse duration and 50 Hz frequency, with average power input and output of 2.3 W and 2.0 W, respectively (28.6 J/cm2). APF gel (1.23%F, pH 3.5) was applied on enamel surface with a microbrush and left on for 4 minutes. Then, the enamel blocks were fixed at the intraoral appliance level. The erosion was performed extraorally 4 times daily for 5 min in 150 mL of cola drink. Enamel loss was measured profilometrically after treatment and after the in situ phase. The data were tested using one-way Repeated Measures Anova and Tukey's test (p<0.05). Results CO2 laser alone (2.00±0.39 µm) did not show any significantly preventive effect against enamel erosion when compared with the control group (2.41±1.20 µm). Fluoride treated enamel, associated (1.50±0.30 µm) or not (1.47±0.63 µm) with laser irradiation, significantly differed from the control. Conclusion The APF application decreased enamel wear; however, CO2 laser irradiation did not enhance fluoride ability to reduce enamel wear.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maísa Camillo Jordão
- - Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Departamento de Odontopediatria, Ortodontia e Saúde Coletiva, Bauru, SP, Brasil
| | - Gustavo Manzano Forti
- - Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Departamento de Odontopediatria, Ortodontia e Saúde Coletiva, Bauru, SP, Brasil
| | | | - Patrícia Moreira Freitas
- - Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia, Laboratório Especial de Laser em Odontologia, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
| | - Heitor Marques Honório
- - Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Departamento de Odontopediatria, Ortodontia e Saúde Coletiva, Bauru, SP, Brasil
| | - Daniela Rios
- - Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Departamento de Odontopediatria, Ortodontia e Saúde Coletiva, Bauru, SP, Brasil
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Zancopé BR, Dainezi VB, Nobre-Dos-Santos M, Duarte S, Pardi V, Murata RM. Effects of CO 2 laser irradiation on matrix-rich biofilm development formation-an in vitro study. PeerJ 2016; 4:e2458. [PMID: 27833792 PMCID: PMC5101588 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.2458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2016] [Accepted: 08/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND A carbon dioxide (CO2) laser has been used to morphologically and chemically modify the dental enamel surface as well as to make it more resistant to demineralization. Despite a variety of experiments demonstrating the inhibitory effect of a CO2 laser in reduce enamel demineralization, little is known about the effect of surface irradiated on bacterial growth. Thus, this in vitro study was preformed to evaluate the biofilm formation on enamel previously irradiated with a CO2 laser (λ = 10.6 µM). METHODS For this in vitro study, 96 specimens of bovine enamel were employed, which were divided into two groups (n = 48): 1) Control-non-irradiated surface and 2) Irradiated enamel surface. Biofilms were grown on the enamel specimens by one, three and five days under intermittent cariogenic condition in the irradiated and non-irradiated surface. In each assessment time, the biofilm were evaluated by dry weigh, counting the number of viable colonies and, in fifth day, were evaluated by polysaccharides analysis, quantitative real time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) as well as by contact angle. In addition, the morphology of biofilms was characterized by fluorescence microscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). Initially, the assumptions of equal variances and normal distribution of errors were conferred and the results are analyzed statistically by t-test and Mann Whitney test. RESULTS The mean of log CFU/mL obtained for the one-day biofilm evaluation showed that there is statistical difference between the experimental groups. When biofilms were exposed to the CO2 laser, CFU/mL and CFU/dry weight in three day was reduced significantly compared with control group. The difference in the genes expression (Glucosyltransferases (gtfB) and Glucan-binding protein (gbpB)) and polysaccharides was not statically significant. Contact angle was increased relative to control when the surface was irradiated with the CO2 laser. Similar morphology was also visible with both treatments; however, the irradiated group revealed evidence of melting and fusion in the specimens. CONCLUSION In conclusion, CO2 laser irradiation modifies the energy surface and disrupts the initial biofilm formation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bruna Raquel Zancopé
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas-UNICAMP , Piracicaba, São Paulo , Brazil
| | - Vanessa B Dainezi
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas-UNICAMP , Piracicaba, São Paulo , Brazil
| | - Marinês Nobre-Dos-Santos
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas-UNICAMP , Piracicaba, São Paulo , Brazil
| | - Sillas Duarte
- Division of Restorative Sciences, Ostrow School of Dentistry of University of Southern California , Los Angeles, California , USA
| | - Vanessa Pardi
- Division of Periodontology, Diagnostic Sciences and Dental Hygiene, Ostrow School of Dentistry of University of Southern California , Los Angeles, California , USA
| | - Ramiro M Murata
- Department of Foundational Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, East Carolina University , Greenville, North Carolina , USA
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Rocha CT, Turssi CP, Rodrigues-Júnior AL, Corona SAM. Impact of CO2 laser and stannous fluoride on primary tooth erosion. Lasers Med Sci 2016; 31:567-71. [PMID: 26886587 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-016-1903-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2015] [Accepted: 02/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
This study evaluated in vitro the effect of input power of CO2 laser, either associated or not to stannous fluoride (SnF2) gel, for the control of intrinsic erosion in primary teeth. One hundred four enamel slabs (3 × 3 × 2 mm) from human primary molars were flattened and polished. Adhesive tapes were placed on their surface leaving a window of 3 × 1 mm. Slabs were then cycled four times in 0.01 M hydrochloric acid (pH 2, 2 min) and in artificial saliva (2 h) for creation of erosive lesions. Specimens were randomly assigned into eight groups (n = 13) according to fluoride application [absent (control) or 0.4% stannous fluoride gel (SnF2)] and input power of CO2 laser [unlased (control), 0.5, 1.0 or 1.5 W]. The CO2 laser irradiation was performed in an ultra-pulse mode (100 μs of pulse duration), 4-mm working distance, for 10 s. Specimens were then submitted to further erosive episodes for 5 days and evaluated for enamel relative permeability. Fluoride did not show any protective effect for any of the laser-treated groups or control (p = 0.185). However, a significant effect was detected for input power of CO2 laser (p = 0.037). Tukey's test showed that there was a significant statistically difference between specimens irradiated with 0.5 and 1.5 W (p = 0.028). The input power of 0.5 W showed lower permeability. Variation of input power CO2 laser can influence enamel permeability, at the power of 1.5 W which promoted greater permeability.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Cristiane Tomaz Rocha
- Faculty of Dentistry, Sobral Campus, Federal University of Ceará, Rua Stanislau Frota, s/n, Centro, Sobral, CE, Brazil, 62.010-560.
| | - Cecilia Pedroso Turssi
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, São Leopoldo Mandic Institute and Dental Research Center, Rua Doutor José Rocha Junqueira, 13, Ponte Preta, Campinas, SP, CEP 13045-755, Brazil
| | - Antonio Luiz Rodrigues-Júnior
- Department of Social Medicine, Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café, s/n, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, CEP:14.040-904, Brazil
| | - Silmara Aparecida Milori Corona
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café, s/n, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, CEP:14.040-904, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Zancopé BR, Rodrigues LP, Parisotto TM, Steiner-Oliveira C, Rodrigues LKA, Nobre-dos-Santos M. CO2 laser irradiation enhances CaF2 formation and inhibits lesion progression on demineralized dental enamel—in vitro study. Lasers Med Sci 2016; 31:539-47. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-016-1900-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2015] [Accepted: 02/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
|
17
|
de Sá Ferreira EM, Soares LES, Antunes HS, Uemura ST, da Silva Barbosa P, Salmon HA, de Sant’Anna GR. Effect of therapeutic doses of radiotherapy on the organic and inorganic contents of the deciduous enamel: an in vitro study. Clin Oral Investig 2015; 20:1953-1961. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-015-1686-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2015] [Accepted: 12/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
|
18
|
Ramos-Oliveira TM, Ramos TM, Esteves-Oliveira M, Apel C, Fischer H, Eduardo CDP, Steagall W, Freitas PMD. Potential of CO2 lasers (10.6 µm) associated with fluorides in inhibiting human enamel erosion. Braz Oral Res 2014; 28:1-6. [PMID: 25337934 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2014.vol28.0057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2013] [Accepted: 07/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
This in vitro study aimed to investigate the potential of CO2 lasers associated with different fluoride agents in inhibiting enamel erosion. Human enamel samples were randomly divided into 9 groups (n = 12): G1-eroded enamel; G2-APF gel; G3-AmF/NaF gel; G4-AmF/SnF2 solution; G5-CO2 laser (λ = 10.6 µm)+APF gel; G6-CO2 laser+AmF/NaF gel; G7-CO2laser+AmF/SnF2solution; G8-CO2 laser; and G9-sound enamel. The CO2 laser parameters were: 0.45 J/cm2; 6 μs; and 128 Hz. After surface treatment, the samples (except from G9) were immersed in 1% citric acid (pH 4.0, 3 min). Surface microhardness was measured at baseline and after surface softening. The data were statistically analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey's tests (p < 0.05). G2 (407.6 ± 37.3) presented the highest mean SMH after softening, followed by G3 (407.5 ± 29.8) and G5 (399.7 ± 32.9). Within the fluoride-treated groups, G4 (309.0 ± 24.4) had a significantly lower mean SMH than G3 and G2, which were statistically similar to each other. AmF/NaF and APF application showed potential to protect and control erosion progression in dental enamel, and CO2 laser irradiation at 0.45J/cm2 did not influence its efficacy. CO2 laser irradiation alone under the same conditions could also significantly decrease enamel erosive mineral loss, although at lower levels.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Thaysa Monteiro Ramos
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade de São Paulo - USP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
| | - Marcela Esteves-Oliveira
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
| | - Christian Apel
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
| | - Horst Fischer
- Department of Dental Materials and Biomaterials Research, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
| | - Carlos de Paula Eduardo
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade de São Paulo - USP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
| | - Washington Steagall
- Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
| | - Patricia Moreira de Freitas
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade de São Paulo - USP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Lepri TP, Scatolin RS, Colucci V, De Alexandria AK, Maia LC, Turssi CP, Corona SAM. In Situanalysis of CO2laser irradiation on controlling progression of erosive lesions on dental enamel. Microsc Res Tech 2014; 77:586-93. [DOI: 10.1002/jemt.22377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2014] [Revised: 04/30/2014] [Accepted: 05/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Taísa Penazzo Lepri
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto; University of São Paulo (USP) Avenida do Café; S/N Monte Alegre CEP: 14040-904 Ribeirão Preto-SP Brazil
| | - Renata Siqueira Scatolin
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto; University of São Paulo (USP) Avenida do Café; S/N Monte Alegre CEP: 14040-904 Ribeirão Preto-SP Brazil
| | - Vivian Colucci
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto; University of São Paulo (USP) Avenida do Café; S/N Monte Alegre CEP: 14040-904 Ribeirão Preto-SP Brazil
| | - Adílis Kalina De Alexandria
- Department of Pediatric and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) Rua Prof.; Rodolpho Paulo Rocco 325 CEP 21941-913 Cidade Universitária-Rio de Janeiro-RJ Brazil
| | - Lucianne Cople Maia
- Department of Pediatric and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) Rua Prof.; Rodolpho Paulo Rocco 325 CEP 21941-913 Cidade Universitária-Rio de Janeiro-RJ Brazil
| | - Cecília Pedroso Turssi
- Department of Restorative Dentistry; São Leopoldo Mandic Institute and Dental Research Center; Av. José Rocha Junqueira, 13 CEP 13045-755 Campinas-SP Brazil
| | - Silmara Aparecida Milori Corona
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto; University of São Paulo (USP) Avenida do Café; S/N Monte Alegre CEP: 14040-904 Ribeirão Preto-SP Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Loss of structural water and carbonate of Nd:YAG laser-irradiated human enamel. Lasers Med Sci 2014; 30:1183-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-014-1532-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2013] [Accepted: 01/23/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
|
21
|
Vieira KA, Steiner-Oliveira C, Soares LES, Rodrigues LKA, Nobre-dos-Santos M. In vitro evaluation of enamel demineralization after several overlapping CO2 laser applications. Lasers Med Sci 2013; 30:901-7. [PMID: 24310231 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-013-1493-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2013] [Accepted: 11/05/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of repeated CO2 laser applications on the inhibition of enamel demineralization. Sixty-five human dental enamel slabs were randomly assigned to the following groups (n = 13): control (C), one application of the CO2 laser (L1), two applications of the CO2 laser (L2), three applications of the CO2 laser (L3), and four applications of the CO2 laser (L4). Enamel slabs were irradiated by a 10.6-μm CO2 laser operating at 5 J/cm(2). The slabs were subjected to a pH-cycling regimen and then analyzed by FT-Raman spectroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF), cross-sectional micro-hardness, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA and Tukey tests (p < 0.05). FT-Raman spectroscopy showed a reduced carbonate content for L1, L3, and L4 groups when compared to C (p < 0.05). The EDXRF data showed no statistical differences between the control and irradiated groups for calcium and phosphorus components (p > 0.05). Cross-sectional micro-hardness data showed a statistically significant difference between the control and all irradiated groups (p < 0.05), but no difference was found among the irradiated groups (p > 0.05) up to 30-μm depth. A tendency of lower demineralization occurred in deeper depths for L3 and L4 groups. The SEM results showed that with repeated applications of the CO2 laser, a progressive melting and recrystallization of the enamel surface occurred. Repeated irradiations of dental enamel may enhance the inhibition of enamel demineralization.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- K A Vieira
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, 13414-900, Brazil
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
22
|
dos Reis Derceli J, Faraoni-Romano JJ, Azevedo DT, Wang L, Bataglion C, Palma-Dibb RG. Effect of pretreatment with an Er:YAG laser and fluoride on the prevention of dental enamel erosion. Lasers Med Sci 2013; 30:857-62. [PMID: 24149579 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-013-1463-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2012] [Accepted: 10/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the Er:YAG laser and its association with fluoride (1.23% acidulate phosphate fluoride gel) on the prevention of enamel erosion. Sixty specimens were obtained from bovine enamel (4 × 4 mm), which were ground flat, polished, and randomly divided into five groups according to the preventive treatments: control-fluoride application; L--Er:YAG laser; L+F--laser + fluoride; F+L--fluoride + laser; L/F--laser/fluoride simultaneously. Half of the enamel surface was covered with nail varnish (control area), and the other half was pretreated with one of the preventive strategies to subsequently be submitted to erosive challenge. When the laser was applied, it was irradiated for 10 s with a focal length of 4 mm and 60 mJ/2 Hz. Fluoride gel was applied for 4 min. Each specimen was individually exposed to regular Coca-Cola® for 1 min, four times/day, for 5 days. Wear analysis was performed with a profilometer, and demineralization was assessed with an optical microscope. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test (wear)/Dunn test and ANOVA/Fisher's exact tests. The group L/F was similar to control group. The other groups showed higher wear, which did not present differences among them. In the demineralization assessment, the groups F+L and L/F showed lower demineralization in relation to the other groups. It can be concluded that none preventive method was able to inhibit dental wear. The treatments L/F and F+L showed lower enamel demineralization.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Juliana dos Reis Derceli
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Av. do Café, s/n - Monte Alegre, CEP 14040-904, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
23
|
Correa-Afonso AM, Pécora JD, Palma-Dibb RG. Influence of laser irradiation on pits and fissures: an in situ study. Photomed Laser Surg 2013; 31:82-9. [PMID: 23336742 DOI: 10.1089/pho.2012.3304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The aim of this in situ study was to analyze the influence of the Er:YAG, Nd:YAG, and CO(2) lasers on the enamel acid resistance of pits and fissures. BACKGROUND DATA The laser tissue interaction has been studied as a method of preventing occlusal caries. METHODS Thirteen volunteers wore palatal acrylic appliances containing human occlusal enamel blocks that were divided into four groups (G1, control; G2, Er:YAG; G3, Nd:YAG; G4, CO(2)). Each palatal acrylic appliance was used in the four studied groups and was used for 14 consecutive days. A sucrose solution was applied to the specimens six times per day. The specimens were then sectioned in half, and a microhardness test was applied. The other halves were analyzed using polarized light microscopy to measure the caries-like lesion areas, and a morphological analysis was conducted using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). RESULTS For the statistical analysis of the data obtained from the microhardness test (Knoop hardness number. [KHN]) (α=5%), Fisher's exact test was performed, and the group means were as follows: G1, 247±71; G2, 258±70; G3, 272±73; and G4, 298±56. The results demonstrated that the control group was significantly different from G3 and G4, which presented higher microhardness values. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to analyze the data obtained from the caries-lesion area measurements (mm(2)) (α=5%) (G1, 0.01±1.08; G2, 0.13±0.18; G3, 0.05±0.17; and G4, 0.09±0.22). The results no showed significant differences among the groups in this analysis. CONCLUSIONS Based on the results from the present study, it may be concluded that the CO(2) and Nd:YAG lasers increased the enamel acid resistance in pits and fissures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alessandra M Correa-Afonso
- Departamento de Odontologia Restauradora, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brazil
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
24
|
Effect of CO2 laser on root caries inhibition around composite restorations: an in vitro study. Lasers Med Sci 2013; 29:525-35. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-012-1259-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2012] [Accepted: 12/26/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
|
25
|
Corrêa-Afonso AM, Bachmann L, Almeida CGD, Corona SAM, Borsatto MC. FTIR and SEM analysis of CO2 laser irradiated human enamel. Arch Oral Biol 2012; 57:1153-8. [PMID: 22385837 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2012.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2011] [Revised: 01/19/2012] [Accepted: 02/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Considering the enamel chemical structure, especially carbonate band, which has a major role in the caries prevention, the objective of the present study was to assess the chemical alterations on the enamel irradiated with CO(2) laser by means of FTIR spectroscopy and SEM analysis. DESIGN The enamel surfaces were analysed on a spectrometer for acquisition of the absorption spectrum relative to the chemical composition of the control sample. The irradiation was conducted with a 10.6-μm CO(2) laser (0.55W, 660W/cm(2)). The carbonate absorption band at 1600-1291cm(-1) as well as the water absorption band at 3793-2652cm(-1) was measured in each sample after the irradiation. The water band was measured again 24-h after the irradiation. The band area of each chemical compound was delimited, the background was subtracted, and the area under each band was integrated. Each area was normalized by the phosphate band (1190-702cm(-1)). RESULTS There was a statistically significant decrease (p<0.05) in the water content after irradiation (control: 0.184±0.04; irradiated: 0.078±0.026), which increased again after rehydration (0.145±0.038). The carbonate/phosphate ratio was measured initially (0.112±0.029) and its reduction after irradiation indicated the carbonate loss (0.088±0.014) (p<0.05). CONCLUSION The 10.6-μm CO(2) laser irradiation diminishes the carbonate and water contents in the enamel after irradiation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alessandra Marques Corrêa-Afonso
- Departamento de Clínica Infantil, Odontologia Preventiva e Social, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
26
|
Pedrazzi H, Takeuchi CYG, Cioffi SS, Galvão MR, De Andrade MF, Bezzon OL. Shear bond strength of repairs in porcelain conditioned with laser. Microsc Res Tech 2012; 75:1639-45. [DOI: 10.1002/jemt.22109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2012] [Revised: 06/14/2012] [Accepted: 06/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
|
27
|
Pascon FM, Kantovitz KR, Soares LES, Santo AMDE, Martin AA, Puppin-Rontani RM. Morphological and chemical changes in dentin after using endodontic agents: fourier transform Raman spectroscopy, energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, and scanning electron microscopy study. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS 2012; 17:075008. [PMID: 22894480 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.17.7.075008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
Abstract
We examine the morphological and chemical changes in the pulp chamber dentin after using endodontic agents by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform Raman spectroscopy (FT-Raman), and micro energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry (μEDXRF). Thirty teeth were sectioned exposing the pulp chamber and divided by six groups (n=5): NT-no treatment; CHX-2% chlorhexidine; CHXE-2% chlorhexidine+17% EDTA; E-17% EDTA; SH5-5.25% NaOCl; SH5E-5.25% NaOCl+17% EDTA. The inorganic and organic content was analyzed by FT-Raman. μEDXRF examined calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) content as well as Ca/P ratio. Impressions of specimens were evaluated by SEM. Data were submitted to Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests (p<0.05). Differences were observed among groups for the 960 cm(-1) peak. Ca and P content differences were significant (SH5>NT=SH5E>CHX>E>CHXE). CHXE and E presented the highest Ca/P ratio values compared to the other groups (p<0.05). The SEM images in the EDTA-treated groups had the highest number of open tubules. Erosion in the tubules was observed in CHX and SH5E groups. Endodontic agents change the inorganic and organic content of pulp chamber dentin. NaOCl used alone, or in association with EDTA, was the most effective agent considering chemical and morphological approaches.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fernanda Miori Pascon
- University of Campinas, Pediatric Dentistry Department, Piracicaba Dental School, Av. Limeira, 901, Piracicaba, SP 13414-903, Brazil.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
28
|
Effect of surface pretreatment with two desensitizer techniques on the microleakage of resin composite restorations. Lasers Med Sci 2012; 28:247-51. [PMID: 22696076 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-012-1128-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2011] [Accepted: 05/28/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
Abstract
This study evaluated the effect of two desensitizing procedures on the marginal microleakage of composite restorations bonded by a two-step etch-and-rinse adhesive. Class V cavities were prepared on the buccal surfaces of 42 extracted premolars at the cementoenamel junction and randomly divided into three groups of 14 each. In group 1 (control), an adhesive (Excite) was applied according to manufacturer's instructions. In group 2, after the application of oxalate desensitizer (BisBlock) to the cavities, the specimens were etched, and Excite was applied and light cured. In group 3, the cavities were treated with CO(2) laser irradiation (1 W power output in a continuous wave mode, 10 s), and then, the specimens were etched and bonded by Excite. All the cavities were restored with a resin composite. After water storage and thermocycling, the specimens were placed in 1 % basic fuchsin blue dye solution. The dye penetration was evaluated using a stereomicroscope. The data were analyzed by using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney statistical tests (α = 0.05). There was a significant difference among three groups at the gingival and occlusal margins (P < 0.05). The specimens treated with BisBlock exhibited higher microleakage at both margins than those of the control and laser-treated groups (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference between the control group and group treated with CO(2) laser at both margins (P > 0.05). CO(2) laser did not show a detrimental effect on the marginal sealing ability of the adhesive system used in resin composite restorations. However, oxalate desensitizer adversely influenced the sealing ability of the restorations.
Collapse
|
29
|
Carbon dioxide laser and bonding materials reduce enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets. Lasers Med Sci 2012; 28:111-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-012-1076-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2011] [Accepted: 02/15/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
|
30
|
Ramalho KM, de Paula Eduardo C, Heussen N, Rocha RG, Lampert F, Apel C, Esteves-Oliveira M. Protective effect of CO2 laser (10.6 μm) and fluoride on enamel erosion in vitro. Lasers Med Sci 2012; 28:71-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-012-1071-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2011] [Accepted: 02/15/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
|
31
|
Correa-Afonso AM, Ciconne-Nogueira JC, Pécora JD, Palma-Dibb RG. In vitro assessment of laser efficiency for caries prevention in pits and fissures. Microsc Res Tech 2011; 75:245-52. [DOI: 10.1002/jemt.21050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2011] [Accepted: 05/17/2011] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
|
32
|
Braga SRM, De Faria DLA, De Oliveira E, Sobral MAP. Morphological and mineral analysis of dental enamel after erosive challenge in gastric juice and orange juice. Microsc Res Tech 2011; 74:1083-7. [DOI: 10.1002/jemt.20998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2010] [Accepted: 01/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
|
33
|
Dentine caries inhibition through CO(2) laser (10.6μm) irradiation and fluoride application, in vitro. Arch Oral Biol 2010; 56:533-9. [PMID: 21176828 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2010.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2010] [Revised: 11/18/2010] [Accepted: 11/29/2010] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study was to investigate whether dentine irradiation with a pulsed CO(2) laser (10.6μm) emitting pulses of 10 ms is capable of reducing dentine calcium and phosphorus losses in an artificial caries model. DESIGN The 90 dentine slabs obtained from bovine teeth were randomly divided into six groups (n=15): negative control group (GC); positive control group, treated with fluoride 1.23% (GF); and laser groups irradiated with 8 J/cm(2) (L8); irradiated as in L8+fluoride 1.23% (L8F); irradiated with 11 J/cm(2) (L11); irradiated as in L11+fluoride 1.23% (L11F). After laser irradiation the samples were submitted to a pH-cycling model for 9 days. The calcium and phosphorous contents in the de- and remineralization solutions were measured by means of inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer--ICP-OES. Additionally intrapulpal temperature measurements were performed. The obtained data were analysed by means of ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05). RESULTS In the demineralization solutions the groups L11F and GF presented significantly lower means of calcium and phosphorous losses than the control group; and in L11F means were significantly lower than in the fluoride group. Both irradiation parameters tested caused intrapulpal temperature increase below 2°C. CONCLUSION It can be concluded that under the conditions of this study, CO(2) laser irradiation (10.6 μm) with 11 J/cm(2) (540 mJ and 10 Hz) of fluoride treated dentine surfaces decreases the loss of calcium and phosphorous in the demineralization process and does not cause excessive temperature increase inside the pulp chamber.
Collapse
|
34
|
Wiegand A, Magalhães AC, Navarro RS, Schmidlin PR, Rios D, Buzalaf MAR, Attin T. Effect of titanium tetrafluoride and amine fluoride treatment combined with carbon dioxide laser irradiation on enamel and dentin erosion. Photomed Laser Surg 2010; 28:219-26. [PMID: 19795997 DOI: 10.1089/pho.2009.2551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This in vitro study aimed to analyze the influence of carbon dioxide (CO(2)) laser irradiation on the efficacy of titanium tetrafluoride (TiF(4)) and amine fluoride (AmF) in protecting enamel and dentin against erosion. METHODS Bovine enamel and dentin samples were pretreated with carbon dioxide (CO(2)) laser irradiation only (group I), TiF(4) only (1% F, group II), CO(2) laser irradiation before (group III) or through (group IV) TiF(4) application, AmF only (1% F, group V), or CO(2) laser irradiation before (group VI) or through (group VII) AmF application. Controls remained untreated. Ten samples of each group were then subjected to an erosive demineralization and remineralization cycling for 5 days. Enamel and dentin loss were measured profilometrically after pretreatment, 4 cycles (1 day), and 20 cycles (5 days) and statistically analyzed using analysis of variance and Scheffe's post hoc tests. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis was performed in pretreated but not cycled samples (two samples each group). RESULTS After 20 cycles, there was significantly less enamel loss in groups V and IV and significantly less dentin loss in group V only. All other groups were not significantly different from the controls. Lased surfaces (group I) appeared unchanged in the SEM images, although SEM images of enamel but not of dentin showed that CO(2) laser irradiation affected the formation of fluoride precipitates. CONCLUSION AmF decreased enamel and dentin erosion, but CO(2) laser irradiation did not improve its efficacy. TiF(4) showed only a limited capacity to prevent erosion, but CO(2) laser irradiation significantly enhanced its ability to reduce enamel erosion.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Annette Wiegand
- Clinic for Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
35
|
Comparison of effects of diode laser and CO2 laser on human teeth and their usefulness in topical fluoridation. Lasers Med Sci 2010; 26:317-24. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-010-0784-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2009] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
|
36
|
Romano ACCC, Aranha ACC, Lopes da Silveira B, Baldochi SL, Eduardo CDP. Evaluation of carbon dioxide laser irradiation associated with calcium hydroxide in the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity. A preliminary study. Lasers Med Sci 2010; 26:35-42. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-009-0746-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2009] [Accepted: 11/23/2009] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
|
37
|
Steiner-Oliveira C, Nobre-dos-Santos M, Zero DT, Eckert G, Hara AT. Effect of a pulsed CO2 laser and fluoride on the prevention of enamel and dentine erosion. Arch Oral Biol 2009; 55:127-33. [PMID: 20031117 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2009.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2009] [Revised: 11/19/2009] [Accepted: 11/21/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The hypotheses of this study was that pulsed CO(2) laser (lambda=10.6 microm) treatment in combination (or not) with previous fluoride gel application could increase the resistance of enamel and dentine to erosion, throughout successive erosive challenges. DESIGN Thirty-two bovine specimens of enamel and of root dentine were flattened, polished and randomly assigned to the following treatments (n=8): fluoride (F), laser (L), fluoride+laser (FL) or no treatment as negative control (C). The treated specimens were submitted to demineralization (0.3% citric acid, pH 2.45, for 5 min) and remineralization (artificial saliva, for 60 min) cycles, three times a day, for 3 days. Dental surface loss as well as the concentration of calcium, phosphorus and fluoride in the demineralizing solutions were determined after each cycling day. Enamel and dentine were analysed separately using repeated measures ANOVA for ranks (alpha=0.05). RESULTS The association between fluoride and laser (FL) resulted in the lowest enamel and dentine surface loss values throughout the cycles, differing significantly from the control group. No clear benefit of FL over the F or L treatments was observed. There was a non-significant trend (p>0.05) for FL to release less calcium, phosphorus and fluoride into the demineralizing solutions when compared to the other groups. CONCLUSIONS Pulsed CO(2) laser (lambda=10.6 microm) alone was not able to prevent enamel or dentine surface losses due to erosion. Laser treatment in combination with fluoride showed some protection, but the effect does not appear to be synergistic.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Carolina Steiner-Oliveira
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Av. Limeira, 901 - Piracicaba, SP 13414-903, Brazil
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
38
|
da Silva Tagliaferro EP, Rodrigues LKA, Soares LES, Martin AA, Nobre-dos-Santos M. Physical and Compositional Changes on Demineralized Primary Enamel Induced by CO2 Laser. Photomed Laser Surg 2009; 27:585-90. [DOI: 10.1089/pho.2008.2311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Luís Eduardo Silva Soares
- Faculty of Dentistry, Dental Materials and Operative Dentistry Departments, UniVap, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
| | - Airton Abrahão Martin
- Laboratory of Biomedical Vibrational Spectroscopy, Research and Development Institute, IP&D, UniVap, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
| | | |
Collapse
|
39
|
Soares LES, do Espírito Santo AM, Junior AB, Zanin FANA, da Silva Carvalho C, de Oliveira R, Martin AA. Effects of Er:YAG laser irradiation and manipulation treatments on dentin components, part 1: Fourier transform-Raman study. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS 2009; 14:024001. [PMID: 19405731 DOI: 10.1117/1.3103285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
The effects of laser etching, decontamination, and storage treatments on dentin components were studied using Fourier transform (FT)-Raman spectroscopy. Thirty bovine incisors were prepared to expose the dentin surface and then divided in two main groups based upon the decontamination process and storage procedure: autoclaved (group A, n=15) or stored in thymol aqueous solution (group B, n=15). The surfaces of the dentin slices were schematically divided into four areas, with each one corresponding to a treatment subgroup. The specimens were either etched with phosphoric acid (control subgroup) or irradiated with erbium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser (subgroups: I-80 mJ, II-120 mJ, and III-180 mJ, and total energy of 12 J). Samples were analyzed by FT-Raman spectroscopy; we collected three spectra for each area (before and after treatment). The integrated areas of five Raman peaks were calculated to yield average spectra. The areas of the peaks associated with phosphate content (P<0.001), type I collagen, and organic C-H bonds (P<0.05) were reduced significantly in group A (control). Analyses of samples irradiated with reduced laser energies did not show significant changes in the dentin components. These results suggest that thymol storage treatment is advised for in vitro study; furthermore, 12 J of Er:YAG laser energy does not affect dentin components.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Luís Eduardo Silva Soares
- Vale do Paraiba University, UNIVAP, Dental Materials and Operative Dentistry Department, School of Dentistry Research and Development Institute, 12244-000 Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
40
|
Soares LES, Resende EBPS, Brugnera A, Zanin FAA, Martin AA. Combined FT-Raman and SEM Studies of the Effects of Er:YAG Laser Irradiation on Dentin. Photomed Laser Surg 2007; 25:239-44. [PMID: 17803378 DOI: 10.1089/pho.2007.2054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the molecular and morphological changes on dentin elements after Er:YAG laser irradiation. BACKGROUND DATA Spectroscopy studies reporting the effects of Er:YAG laser irradiation as an alternative to acid etching are needed to better understand the laser's effects. METHODS The occlusal one-third of the crown of six human third molars was removed. The dentin surface was schematically divided into areas corresponding to four surface treatment groups: control (group C): 37% phosphoric acid etching; group I: Er:YAG laser 80 mJ; group II: Er:YAG laser 120 mJ; and group III: Er:YAG laser 180 mJ. The analysis was performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform Raman spectroscopy (FT-Raman) before and after the treatments. Raman data were submitted to ANOVA and Bonferroni tests. RESULTS The SEM photomicrographs revealed open dentin tubules in the control group. The molars from groups I, II, and III showed partially open dentin tubules. SEM images showed that the laser-irradiated dentin surface was not favorable to the diffusion of monomers. A significant reduction of the spectra relative intensity was observed in group III specimens. CONCLUSIONS Er:YAG laser irradiation with 180 mJ could produce chemical changes in proteins, phosphate, and carbonate in dentin.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Luís Eduardo Silva Soares
- Biomedical Vibrational Spectroscopy Laboratory, Research and Development Institute (IP&D), Universidade do Vale do Paraíba (UNIVAP), São José dos Campos, Brazil
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
41
|
Nobre-dos-Santos M, Rodrigues LKA, Del-Bel-Cury AA, Cury JA. In situ effect of a dentifrice with low fluoride concentration and low pH on enamel remineralization and fluoride uptake. J Oral Sci 2007; 49:147-54. [PMID: 17634728 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.49.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
Abstract
Since the anticaries effect of a dentifrice with low fluoride concentration and low pH is unknown, the aim of the present study was to evaluate in situ the enamel remineralizing ability of this type of formulation. A double-blind crossover design employing 3 phases of 45 days was conducted. Six adult volunteers wore palatal devices containing 6 previously demineralized human dental enamel slabs, which were subjected 3 times a day to one of the following treatments: non-fluoridated dentifrice (negative control); dentifrice containing 1, 100 microg F/g, pH 7.0 (positive control); dentifrice containing 550 microg F/g, pH 5.5 (experimental). At the end of each phase, enamel remineralization was assessed in terms of cross-sectional microhardness, and loosely as well as firmly bound fluoride formation was determined on the enamel surface. Fluoridated dentifrices were more effective than the negative control in forming loosely and firmly bound fluoride on enamel (P < 0.05). However, the positive control formed more loosely bound fluoride than the other treatments (P < 0.05). Microhardness analysis showed that the fluoridated dentifrices were more effective than the negative control (P < 0.05) in remineralizing dental enamel, although no statistically significant difference was observed between them. Thus, the experimental dentifrice was shown to be effective in remineralizing dental enamel, and this may be attributable to its ability to form firmly bound fluoride on enamel.
Collapse
|