大黄提取液对脱矿釉质中钙溶出量的影响

目的 观察大黄提取液对脱矿釉质中钙溶出量的影响.方法 用不同浓度的大黄提取液和去离子水处理牙面后进行脱矿,ASCA生化分析仪对釉质脱矿后的脱矿液进行钙离子浓度的检测.结果 2 mg/ml和4 mg/ml大黄提取液处理后釉质钙溶出量<去离了水(P<0.01)、<1 mg/ml大黄提取液组(P<0.05),>2%氟化钠组但差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).1 mg/ml大黄提取液处理后釉质钙溶出量>2%氟化钠组(P<0.01),<去离子水组但差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).结论 2mg/ ml和4 mg/ml大黄提取液具有抑制脱矿釉质中钙溶出作用:2mg/ml大黄提取液为抑制钙溶出的起始有效浓度.     

Prestress Due to Dimensional Changes Caused by Demineralization: A Potential Mechanism for Microcracking in Bone

Microcracking in bone due to internal strains caused by mineralization is a possible mechanism of damage. Similar damage can be seen in other biological composites such as trees experiencing growth-related prestresses. Dimensional changes in cortical bone due to demineralization and experimental glycation were studied to test whether mineralization-related prestrains are consistent with observed microcracking patterns in bone. A microscopy technique that enables wet measurements of length and angle of milled bone specimens was used. Demineralization of bovine and human bones caused significant anisotropic changes in tissue size. Dimensional changes due to demineralization in bovine bone were prevented or reduced when collagen cross linking was increased by glycation. The dimensional changes of bone caused by demineralization are consistent with the hypothesis that mineralization-caused stresses in remodeling tissue can cause microcracks. © 2002 Biomedical Engineering Society. PAC2002: 8719Rr     

In vitro effect of a resin infiltrant on different artificial caries-like enamel lesions

ObjectivesA resin infiltrant was employed for the treatment of active white spot lesions due to its ability to penetrate into the enamel pores and prevent the progression of the lesion. However, limited information is available about its mechanical effect on different artificial enamel lesions as well as on its resistance to further demineralization. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of the Icon® infiltrant on different artificial caries-like enamel lesions and its resistance to new acid challenges.DesignArtificial lesions were produced in bovine enamel using three different protocols (demineralization/remineralization cycling, DE-RE; 8% methylcellulose gel, MC; and methyl ethyl diphosphonate solution, MHDP; n = 13). The specimens were treated with Icon® and subjected to a new acid challenge using DE-RE cycling. The surface and cross-sectional hardness were evaluated in sound, demineralized, treated and further demineralized enamel areas. Data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey’s test (p < 0.05).ResultsAll of the demineralizing protocols produced subsurface artificial caries lesions. The infiltrant was able to partially recover the surface hardness and prevent further surface hardness loss in enamel previously demineralized using the DE-RE and MHDP protocols. In regard to cross-sectional hardness, no positive effect was found.ConclusionsThe effect of the infiltrant depends on the type of lesion created in vitro, and its action is limited to the lesion surface.     

正畸固定矫治后牙釉质脱矿相关危险因素分析

目的 探讨正畸固定矫治后牙釉质脱矿的临床效果,并对相关影响因素进行分析,为临床牙釉质脱矿的治疗提供更好的依据.方法 对嘉兴市妇幼保健院2013年5月-2014年7月收治的116例正畸固定矫治治疗的患者进行回顾性分析,观察患者牙釉质脱矿情况,并对相关因素进行单因素和多因素Logistic回归分析.结果 116例患者正畸固定矫治治疗后脱矿者有18例,占15.52％.其中以下颌尖牙牙釉质脱矿、上颌侧切牙、上颌尖牙牙釉质脱矿患病率高;经单因素分析发现,年龄、不良饮食习惯、刷牙方式、牙膏的选择、正畸疗程、甜食的摄入频率等是导致牙釉质脱矿的主要危险因素;去除相关混杂因素,对有统计学意义的单因素进行多因素Logistic回归分析,发现患者的年龄、不良饮食习惯、刷牙次数、正畸疗程是影响牙釉质脱矿的独立危险因素.结论 正畸固定矫治后牙釉质脱矿是一个不容忽视的问题,临床医师应对正畸固定矫治患者尽早开展釉质脱矿的防治工作.     

Shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets to enamel after application of a caries infiltrant

Objective:To examine differences in the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets on differently mineralized enamel surfaces after applying a caries infiltrant or conventional adhesive.Materials and Methods:A total of 320 bovine incisors were assigned to eight pretreated groups, and the shear force required for debonding was recorded. Residual adhesive was evaluated by light microscopy using the adhesive remnant index. Statistical analysis included Kolmogorov-Smirnov, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Scheffé tests.Results:The highest bond strength (18.8 ± 4.4 MPa) was obtained after use of the caries infiltrant. More residual adhesive and fewer enamel defects were observed on infiltrated enamel surfaces. Brackets on demineralized enamel produced multiple enamel defects.Conclusions:Acceptable bond strengths were obtained with all material combinations. A caries-infiltrant applied before bracket fixation has a protective effect, especially on demineralized enamel.     

Influence of cementum on the demineralization and remineralization processes of root surface caries in vitro

The influence of the nature of the root surface on the demineralization and remineralization processes within artificial fluoride-treated caries lesions was investigated using microscopic and X-ray microanalytical methods. Traces of fluoride were detected in the outer parts (about 25 µm) of the lesions after the application of fluorides, and a high mineral content was proved for the same region by means of microanalytical calcium estimation. The location of this mineral-rich band in relation to the root surface was deeper into the root depending on the existence and thickness of a cementum layer. However, within the dentine the location and intensity of the mineral content were unaffected by the cementum. Investigation of artificial caries lesions without fluoride treatment showed the following: The degree of mineralization was kept at a higher level near the root surface in the presence of cementum. Consequently, a cementum layer gives some initial caries resistance of the root surface.     

Inhibition of mineral loss at the enamel/sealant interface of fissures sealed with fluoride- and non-fluoride containing dental materials in vitro

Objective. In this in vitro study we evaluated the enamel mineral loss effect of fluoride-containing and non-fluoride-containing materials at different distances from the sealant margin, and verified the fluoride-releasing capability of these materials. Material and methods. Extracted molars were randomly assigned into nine groups (n=12): Concise (C), FluroShield (F), Helioseal Clear Chroma (H), Vitremer (V), Fuji II-LC (FII), Ketac Molar (KM), Fuji IX (FIX), Single Bond (SB), and Clearfil Protect Bond (CF). All groups were subjected to thermo and pH cycling. Enamel mineral loss was evaluated by cross-section micro-hardness analysis at distances: ?100?µm, 0?µm, 100?µm, 200?µm. The mineral loss data were analyzed using a multi-factor ANOVA with split-plot design, and fluoride-released data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey tests. Results. FIX demonstrated a lower mineral loss than C, F, and H, but did not differ from the SB, CF, V, FII, and KM groups, which also demonstrated no difference among them. C, F, H, and V presented the highest mineral loss, with no difference among them. V did not differ from the other groups (p>0.05). Regarding the different distances from the sealant margin, ?100?µm presented the lowest mineral loss. FIX showed the highest fluoride release on the 7th and 14th days of evaluation, while CF showed high fluoride release only on the 7th day. Conclusion. Resin sealant did not prevent enamel mineral loss, contrary to glass-ionomer cement, which showed the highest capacity for fluoride release. It is not exclusively the presence of fluoride in a material's composition that indicates its capability to interfere with the development of enamel caries-like lesions.     

运用色度学分析技术对离体乳牙脱矿与再矿化时间的实验研究

目的运用数码照相和色度分析技术观测不同酸蚀时间对离体乳牙釉质脱矿以及再矿化时间的影响,以寻找乳牙合适的脱矿及再矿化时间。方法将60颗离体上颌乳中切牙牙冠唇面开窗包埋。标本随机分为4个处理组,32%的磷酸凝胶分别酸蚀开窗面15s(组1)、30s(组2)、45s(组3)和60s(组4),使开窗面脱矿,再将其置于人工唾液中分别再矿化8h、24h、48h、72h及1周。脱矿后采用2%亚甲基蓝对开窗面进行染色,数码照相,运用图像分析软件对图像进行色度分析,记录色度参数,运用SPSS19.0对实验数据进行统计学分析。结果酸蚀15s后染色,其色度值变化即可被计算机所识别;酸蚀15s再矿化72h、酸蚀30s再矿化48h、酸蚀45s和60s再矿化24h时的色度值与矿化前的色度值相比,差异具有统计学意义,其P值分别为0.01、0.037、0.047和0.011。结论运用色度学技术分析乳牙脱矿与再矿化的时间,提示乳牙釉质最合适的酸蚀时间为15s,再矿化时间为72h。     

Effect of natural gel product on bovine dentin erosion in vitro

Objective

To evaluate the efficacy of Neem (Azadirachta indica) experimental gel for the prevention of erosive wear on bovine dentin, in vitro.

Material and Methods

One hundred dentin blocks were allocated into 5 experimental groups (20 samples each): C (control group, without gel); CG (control group, only base gel); F (fluoride gel, 1.23% NaF; pH 4.1, Dentsply; Brazil); N (Neem gel, 10% neem extract; pH 4.1, manipulation); NF (Neem+fluoride gel, 10% Neem extract and 1.23% NaF; pH 4.1, manipulation). The blocks were stored in artificial saliva for 24 hours. After this, they were submitted to six alternating re- and demineralization cycles. The blocks were analyzed for wear (profilometry). The results were submitted to statistical analysis by ANOVA and Tukey tests (P<0.05).

Results

The mean wear (±SD, µm) was shown as follows in groups: C (13.09±0.99), CG (10.60±1.99), F (10.90±1.44), N (12.68±1.13) and NF (10.84±1.65). All gels showed some preventive action when compared with control group. However, significant differences were found only between Neem+fluoride gel and fluoride gel.

Conclusion

A single application of a neem-containing fluoride gel reduced dentin erosion, thus it is a possible alternative in reducing dental wear. Further research should investigate the action mechanism and the synergism between them.