Investigation of an Advanced Material for the Infiltration of White Spot Lesions in Orthodontics

Ogodescu, Alexandru; Sinescu, Cosmin; Negruțiu, Meda Lavinia; Naghib, Riham; Topală, Florin; Dodenciu, Dorin; Ogodescu, Emilia

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/ssp.188.87

Cited by 5 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 8 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Teeth demineralization [7] Before remineralisation, the probes were visually and with OCT inspected. It is well known that OCT device is able to detect microleakages between dental prostheses or dental restorative materials and the natural dental structures, being able to detect dental caries, even if they are localized under dental sealants, as well as dental remineralisation [5,8,9,10,11] Natural products were created and directly applied above the demineralization zone, in vitro.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

New ways of combating demineralization: link between classic and allopathic medicine

Idorași

Secoşan

Ogodescu

et al. 2018

2nd Canterbury Conference on OCT With Emphasis on Broadband Optical Sources

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

iu, "New ways of combating demineralization: link between classic and allopathic medicine," ABSTRACT Prevention and allopathic medicine gained attention, since it is possible for dentists to prevent demineralization, using plants and natural substances with well-known efficacy.The purpose of this study was to present new methods for teeth remineralisation.A selection of 10 extracted teeth was made, maintained in physiological serum, with no color fading, decay or demineralization.Demineralisation was induced, with ortho-phosphoric acid (concentration 45 %), for one minute. The probes were visually and with optical coherence tomography (OCT) inspected.The natural product and the bonding with additional nanoparticles of Silver were created and applied on the demineralization zone of the both groups of teeth. Each tooth in the first group had one plain surface demineralised. The second group of teeth had a cavity prepared on one of each tooth's side. The pastes were applied on the demineralised surfaces and in the demineralised cavities for two minutes. After time expired, the pasta applied on the first group of teeth was washed away; the bonding above the second group of teeth was light cured. The probes were again visually and with OCT inspected.An improvement was observed, in remineralising the white marks on plain surfaces and in the created cavities, the OCT being able to detect different levels of remineralisation.The efficacy of natural pasta depends on the time it is applied and the concentration of the different main substances. Also, the type of surface, plain or occlusal facets, may influence the substances' penetration ability-influencing the absorption and the scattering of the substances.The non-invasive specific feature of these products, low costs and safety are strong positive aspects of this method of remineralisation. However, the natural process of remineralisation is a long-lasting one; perfecting the main substances in order to accelerate the process, in addition to several in vivo studies would be necessary to be fulfilled.

show abstract

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

New ways of combating demineralization: link between classic and allopathic medicine

Idorași

Secoşan

Ogodescu

et al. 2018

2nd Canterbury Conference on OCT With Emphasis on Broadband Optical Sources

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Wound healing is one of the main challenges in dentistry because it can be a painful timeconsuming process and on the other hand, the quality of the healing dictates the evolution over time of the dento-periodontal and prosthetic restorations and implicitly, the quality of the patient's life. However, at present, the sphere of research regarding medication, dental materials, their physical, chemical and mechanical properties [2][3][4], their effects on dento-periodontal tissues, as well as the methods of evaluation [5,6], has greatly expanded. Wounds can be classified as acute or chronic.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vitamin C, a Key Factor in Post-extraction Healings A Preliminary Study

Miron¹,

Ciora²,

Baitar³

et al. 2020

Rev. Chim.

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In clinical practice, after dental extraction, the main objective is the healing of the post-extraction wound, without complications and in the shortest time possible. According to specialized studies, the defense and regeneration mechanisms of the body are in direct correlation with the plasmatic level of some vitamins, mainly vitamin C, which is directly involved in the repair of damaged tissues. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the healing of the post-extraction wound in the conditions of oral administration of vitamin C, according to a predetermined administration protocol, as compared to the healing process under conventional conditions. Five volunteers were included in the study, who presented two teeth with indication of extraction, one of the extractions being performed under the conditions of administration of vitamin C. The evolution of the healing of the post-extraction wounds was assessed comparatively. The examination was done with the help of photographic examination by directly measuring the vestibulo-oral dimensions of the wounds using the digital micrometer and by recording the blood microcirculation at the level of the alveolar wound using the laser Doppler flowmetry. The level of vitamin C in the tissues was also determined, using the lingual test for vitamin C, a simple and non-invasive method that uses the reagent 2.6 dichlorophenol-indophenol. The results of the preliminary study show that the evolution and healing of the post-extraction wound is accelerated under the conditions of vitamin C administration, with regard to the administration protocol used in the study and compared to the healing situation under classical conditions. It can be stated that the human body consumes higher amounts of ascorbic acid in the case of dental extractions therefore the administration of vitamin C is a necessity if a faster healing of their post-extraction wounds is desired.

show abstract

“…Anyhow the product and the technique are very new on the market and still some aspects are not fully understood [8]. WSLs treated with Icon have been investigated by us using confocal laser scanning microscopy and optical coherence tomography [2,9]. WSLs treated with Icon have been also investigated by different authors using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) or indentation [10,11].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Micro-CT application for infiltration technology in paedodontics and orthodontics

et al. 2014

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

White spot lesions are an early evidence of the demineralization of the enamel surface and are the first step of future caries that will develop on those spots. Recently, a new and innovative biotechnology was developed -Icon, a caries infiltrant to be introduced in early tooth lesions, able to achieve a very good preservation of dental structures. In order to assess the infiltrant penetration level inside the white spot lesions, a non-destructive 3D visualization method is needed. Phase-contrast micro computed tomography using synchrotron radiation proved to be a powerful technique, allowing a 3D morphological investigation of all the components of interest: tooth structure, white spot lesions extension, infiltrant penetration inside the lesions, without the need of slicing the specimens. From our clinical experience and the conducted research we can conclude that this technology is effective and useful in many clinical situations encountered in pediatric dentistry.

show abstract

Investigation of an Advanced Material for the Infiltration of White Spot Lesions in Orthodontics

Cited by 5 publications

References 8 publications

New ways of combating demineralization: link between classic and allopathic medicine

New ways of combating demineralization: link between classic and allopathic medicine

Vitamin C, a Key Factor in Post-extraction Healings A Preliminary Study

Micro-CT application for infiltration technology in paedodontics and orthodontics

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About