Objectives: To assess the antiproteolytic effect of EGCG-methacrylate monomers and its inhibitory effect on gelatinolytic activity in the hybrid layer. Also, to investigate the effect of an adhesive material functionalized with EGCG-methacrylate monomers on immediate and long-term dentin-resin bond strength. Methods: Neat EGCG (E0) was reacted with three different ratios of methacryloyl ester and dissolved in e...
Objective: In search of an inter-appointment intracanal medication capable of promoting root canal disinfection while preserving the viability of periapical cells, this study synthesized and characterized chitosan-poloxamer hydrogels (CPH) containing phenolic acids and evaluated their effects on multispecies biofilms and cell viability for potential endodontic use. Methods: Cinnamic acid (CI), caffeic acid (CA)...
Childhood obesity and overweight are linked to subclinical inflammatory conditions. The present manuscript aimed to undertake a scoping review exploring the relationship between childhood obesity and salivary biomarkers to answer the following question: “Are salivary biomarkers trustful factors/indicators for childhood obesity?” The main search terms used were: “obesity and salivary biomarkers and children” (Pu...
This study compared the outcomes of two endodontic instrumentation protocols (rotary or reciprocating files), using artificial primary teeth and micro-computed tomography. Twenty-four artificial primary molars were equally distributed into two groups of 12, according to the type of instrumentation – rotary files (Sequence Baby NiTi Files©) or reciprocating files (X1-Blue File NiTi files©). The following paramet...
Dental infections can disrupt root development in immature permanent teeth, making traditional endodontic treatment challenging. Apexogenesis, a regenerative approach that promotes natural root development, offers a potential solution. However, issues related to disinfection and material biocompatibility still remain. The objective of this study was to evaluate the synergistic antimicrobial and antibiofilm prop...
Odontoblasts are cells specialized in dentin matrix deposition and the first line of defense when the dentin–pulp complex is injured by pathological processes, such as dental caries and trauma. Natural compounds, such as flavonoids, could be useful to stimulate odontoblast activity and reparative dentinogenesis in vital pulp therapies, especially in immature permanent teeth. This study evaluated the effect of f...
Considering the search for new biocompatible intracanal medicaments that can preserve remaining cells and stimulate bone tissue repair in the periapical region, this study aimed to synthesize and characterize the physicochemical properties of morin-loaded chitosan-poloxamer hydrogel (MCP) as well as to evaluate its osteogenic potential. Morin hydrate (M) was loaded into chitosan-poloxamer (CP) hydrogel and the ...
Aim: To compare clinical and microbial profiles in type 2 diabetic (DM) and non-diabetic (NDM) patients with chronic periodontitis after non-surgical periodontal therapy. Methods: 30 subjects with periodontitis were separated into two groups: 15 DM and 15 NDM. Blood parameters and clinical parameters were assessed. Subgingival biofilm samples were collected from periodontal pockets (PD > 5mm) and ckecked by ...
Objective: This study evaluated clinical, glucose, and immunological parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) compared to those without systemic alterations (NDM), both with generalized chronic periodontitis. Methodology: Twenty-one patients were selected with indications of tooth loss. Surgeries were performed using the Widman flap modified to obtain a gingival collar at 1 mm from the gingival...
Made available in DSpace on 2022-04-28T17:21:28Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-11-16; Purpose: To evaluate the adhesion of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) on lithium disilicate ceramics, submitted to different intraoral polishing protocols, and the degree of surface smoothness obtained. Materials and Methods: Fifty lithium disilicate specimens were divided into 5 groups (n=10): G1-Glaze...