The aim of this study was to evaluate the resin–dentin bonds of two simplified etch‐and‐rinse adhesive after simulated cariogenic and inhibited cariogenic challenge in situ. Dental cavities (4 mm wide, 4 mm long, and 1.5 mm deep) were prepared in 60 bovine teeth with enamel margins. Restorations were bonded with either adhesive Adper Single Bond 2 (3MESPE) or Optibond Solo Plus (Kerr). Forty restorations were included in an intra‐oral palatal appliance that was used for 10 adult volunteers while the remaining 20 dental blocks were not submitted to any cariogenic challenge [NC group] and tested immediately. For the simulated cariogenic challenge [C+DA], each volunteer dropped 20% sucrose solution onto all blocks four times a day during 14 days and distilled water twice a day. In the inhibited cariogenic challenge group [C + FA], the same procedure was done, but slurry of fluoride dentifrice (1.100 ppm) was applied instead of water. The restored bovine blocks were sectioned to obtain a slice for cross‐sectional Vickers microhardness evaluation and resin–dentin bonded sticks (0.8 mm2) for resin–dentin microtensile evaluation. Data were evaluated by two‐way ANOVA and Tukey's tests (α = 0.05). Statistically lower microhardness values and degradation of the resin–dentin bonds were only found in the C + DW group for both adhesives. The in situ model seems to be a suitable short‐term methodology to investigate the degradation of the resin–dentin bonds under a more realistic condition. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater 100B: 1466–1471, 2012.

ResumoIntrodução: Selantes de fossas e fissuras são indicados para prevenir lesão de cárie em superfícies oclusais. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os selantes de fossas e fissuras aplicados por estudantes do Curso de Graduação em Odontologia da Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB), Santa Catarina. Material e método: O estudo descritivo retrospectivo desenvolveu-se em três etapas: na primeira, procedeu-se à análise dos prontuários do Setor de Triagem, tendo como critério de inclusão a existência de radiografias dos dentes selados. Na segunda etapa, analisaram-se as radiografias dos prontuários selecionados e a história clínica da criança. A terceira etapa foi realizada por meio de exames clínicos e radiográficos, pelos quais eram verificadas as condições dos selantes de fossas e fissuras. Resultado: Foram analisados 800 prontuários, sendo selecionados 131 (16,37%) para a segunda etapa, quando se observou que 321 selantes de fossas e fissuras foram aplicados. Compareceram à consulta de controle 119 (90,84%) crianças, ocasião em que se confirmou a aplicação de 160 (49,85%) selantes resinosos, 126 (39,25%) com cimento de ionômero de vidro e 35 (10,90%) com resina flow. Foram observados 296 (92,21%) selantes em dentes permanentes. Ao exame clínico, verificou-se que 114 (35,51%) selantes haviam sido perdidos totalmente em diferentes períodos de tempo. Nenhuma lesão de cárie foi observada em 294 (91,59%) dentes selados. Conclusão: Verificou-se que os selantes de fossas e fissuras, aplicados por estudantes do Curso de Odontologia da FURB, foram eficazes na manutenção da maioria das superfícies dentárias livres de lesão de cárie, mesmo quando foram perdidos parcial ou totalmente.Descritores: Selantes de fossas e fissuras; cimentos de ionômero de vidro; estudantes de Odontologia. AbstractIntroduction: Pit and fissure sealants are indicated to prevent caries in occlusal surfaces. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate pit and fissure sealants applied by Dentistry undergraduate students of the Regional University of Blumenau (FURB), Santa Catarina. Material and method: The retrospective descriptive study was developed in three stages: the analysis of the records of the Department of Screening, being used as an inclusion criterion the existence of X-rays of the sealed teeth. In the second step we analyzed the radiographs of selected records and medical history of the child. The third step was performed by clinical and radiographic examinations, when conditions of pit and fissure sealants were verified. Result: We analyzed 800 medical records, and selected 131 (16.37%) for the second step, where it was observed that 321 pit and fissure sealants were applied. 119 (90.84%) children attended the control dental appointment, when confirmed the application of 160 (49.85%) resin, 126 (39.25%) glass ionomer cement and 35 (10.90%) flowable composite. We observed 296 (92.21%) sealants in permanent teeth. The clinical examination revealed that 114 (35.51%) of the sealants were completely lost at different pe...

This systematic review and meta-analysis was sought to assess whether intentional foraminal enlargement (IFE) is responsible for extrusion of a larger quantity of debris from extracted human teeth with fully formed apexes. Following the recommendations of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis -PRISMA, electronic and manual searches were performed to identify studies that evaluated the extrusion of debris, comparing different apical limits of instrumentation (with/without IFE). The quality of the studies selected was evaluated, and statistical analysis was conducted. To perform the meta-analysis, just 3 papers could be used. The heterogeneity was high, however; there was no statistically significant difference in relation to the extrusion of debris in teeth either submitted or not submitted to IFE. The general risk of bias was moderate. In conclusion, IFE is not responsible for extrusion of a larger quantity of debris from extracted human teeth with fully formed apexes.

Review on periodontal disease and metabolic control of diabetes mellitus There may be an interaction between periodontal disease and some systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. The objective of this review was to verify, by means of a review of clinical trials, if there is a positive association between periodontal disease and the glycemic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM-2) patients. Eleven articles that fi t the study criteria were revised. It was concluded that periodontal disease may infl uence the metabolic control of DM-2. Additional studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow up are necessary for a better clarifi cation of this issue.

The aim of the present study was to analyze the incidence of fracture of ProDesign Logic system instruments in endodontic treatments performed by a specialist, in addition to identifying the dental group, arch, and the root canal thirds in which the fractures occurred more frequently. Digital radiographs and medical records were initially analyzed and resulted in the selection of 561 teeth (1302 canals) treated between 2018 and 2020, using the ProDesign Logic system instruments. These data were reassessed to determine the occurrence of fractures and identify the dental group and root canal thirds in which they occurred. Then, the data were statistically analyzed using the Fisher’s Exact Test (p < 0.05). The general fracture rates were 8.5 and 3.69%, considering the number of teeth and canals treated, respectively. Mandibular first molars were the teeth most associated with the occurrence of fractures (19.1%). When the arches were compared, there was no statistical difference regarding the number of fractures in the different root canal thirds (p = 0.307). However, they were more frequent in the apical third in both arches (p = 0.000). The incidence of fracture of ProDesign Logic system instruments was relatively high and occurred more frequently in the apical third of molars.