正畸固定矫治前后牙齿冷光美白疗效的对比研究

目的:了解经固定矫治的正畸患者在牙齿美白治疗后牙齿表面中部出现较规则斑块的成因。方法:分别对正畸及非正畸治疗患者、正畸治疗前后拔除的离体牙进行牙齿美白治疗,对牙列组进行视觉对比,对离体牙组进行扫描电镜对比。结果:经正畸治疗的牙列在美白治疗后牙面有色斑存在,而正畸治疗后拔除的离体牙的扫描电镜结果则显示有釉质-树脂突嵌合层存在。结论:经正畸治疗后牙齿表层的釉质-树脂突嵌合层是导致牙面出现色斑的原因。     

Longitudinal relationship between incisal tooth wear and periodontal condition

The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between the longitudinal development of incisal tooth wear and periodontal conditions in 51 persons. Stone casts obtained at the ages of 15 and 27 yr were used to assess incisal wear according to a graded scale, the Incisal wear Index (Iwl). The wear increase after 12 yr, ΔIwI, was related to the various health index scores at the age of 15 yr, including the Plaque Index (PII) and Gingival Index (GI) systems. The chi-square tests showed a statistically significant association between AIwI and periodontal condition in 15-yr-olds. Thus, relatively low P1I and GI values were accompanied by relatively high AIwI values. It was concluded that in 15-yr-olds, P1I and GI levels are clinical predictors of future wear (ΔIwI) of maxillary and mandibular central incisors. Pocket depth (PD) was a less valuable clinical predictor of such wear.     

Difficulties with tooth protectors in endotracheal intubation

The suitability of three tooth protectors for routine use during endotracheal intubation was studied in 300 consecutive patients undergoing elective operations under general anaesthesia. The main disadvantages of the protectors were lack of space and the consequent difficulty of guiding the endotracheal tube into the larynx, and poor visibility, especially when the Camo protector was used. These difficulties could be avoided in most cases by cutting off the right angle of the Camo protector. The less experienced anaesthesiologists especially had difficulties with the protectors: 20% of patients in the Camo group were considered impossible to intubate unless the protector was removed. The silicone inlay of the Camo protector melts and becomes adhesive at body temperature, which makes its prolonged use hazardous. Two patients lost a maxillary incisor despite the proper use of a protector (Denex). Thus the use of a tooth protector alone does not guarantee avoidance of dental trauma. Better results could be obtained by improving the design of the protectors and by careful pre-anaesthetic dental examination.     

Clinico-pathological aspects of a residual natal tooth: a case report

A Japanese girl was referred to Osaka University Dental Hospital for examination of a tooth-like structure that had erupted following spontaneous exfoliation of a natal tooth in the lower left primary central incisor region. The structure had erupted at 6 months of age, and radiographic and clinical examination showed composition of pulp and dentin, but no enamel. On histological examination, the majority of the dentin area had a tubular dentin-like appearance, while the outer area of the root appeared to be composed of an osteodentin-like substance. Most of the dentin was covered by cementum. These findings suggest that the structure had originated from a developing remnant of the extracted natal tooth, which must have remained in the gingival tissues. We termed this calcified structure a residual natal tooth.     

Heterotopic ischemic pain attenuates somatosensory evoked potentials induced by electrical tooth stimulation: diffuse noxious inhibitory controls in the trigeminal nerve territory.

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the late component of somatosensory evoked potentials (SEP) induced by electrical tooth stimulation and pain intensity are inhibited by heterotopic ischemic stimulation. The tourniquet pressure with 50 mmHg greater than the individual's systolic pressure was applied to the left upper arm for 10 min as ischemic conditioning stimulation. The late component of SEP and visual analogue scale (VAS) were recorded at 4 times and both were significantly decreased when ischemic conditioning stimulation was applied. The maximum reductions in SEP amplitude and the VAS value were 26.1% and 21.2%, respectively, during ischemic conditioning stimulation. After-effect was observed 5 min after removal of the conditioning stimulation. The present study revealed that heterotopic ischemic stimulation attenuated the late component of SEP induced by electrical tooth stimulation, triggering diffuse noxious inhibitory controls (DNIC) and after-effects in the trigeminal nerve territory. It was also suggested that the DNIC effect differs, depending on the intensity, kind, and quality of the test and conditioning stimuli.     

A midface swelling in a child – A possible diagnostic dilemma

A lump on the midface of a child can pose as a diagnostic dilemma. There is a wide variety of possible differential diagnoses, ranging from simple benign conditions such as a sebaceous cyst, dermoid cyst, lipoma, neuroma and neurofibroma, to potentially devastating conditions such as odontogenic myxoma.A case of a child in which the formulation of a definite diagnosis was clinically and histologically challenging is presented.     

局部注射VEGF对大鼠正畸牙齿移动的影响

目的：观察局部注射重组鼠的血管内皮生长因子(rrVEGF)对大鼠正畸牙齿移动的影响，探讨VEGF在正畸牙齿移动中的作用机制。方法：45只雄性SD大鼠，牵引其上颌第一磨牙近中移动，实验中分别将rrVEGF及生理盐水注射入实验组及对照组大鼠右侧上颌第一磨牙腭侧的骨粘膜下，于实验前3天开始注射，每3天一次。分别在加力l、3、7、14、2l天后记录上颌第一磨牙移动距离。然后将各组动物处死，用HE染色观察牙周组织变化情况并采用免疫组织化学方法对组织中表达的VEGF进行分析。结果：实验组大鼠压力侧破骨细胞教和成骨细胞数在实验全过程中均多于对照组，而且，实验组大鼠牙齿移动距离明显大于对照组。结论：进一步证实VEGF作为旁分泌因子，参与了牙齿移动过程中的牙周组织改建，内源性VEGF和注射VEGF都使牙齿移动量显著增加。因此，VEGF在正畸牙齿移动的机制中具有重要意义。     

A clinical and radiologic study of autotransplanted impacted canines

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the clinical and radiologic results of 20 autotransplantations of impacted canines performed in the Orthodontic and Pedodontic Department of the University of Geneva between 1979 and 1988. The sample, divided into two different age groups (group A: 13–20 years; group B: 20–48 years), demonstrated persistence of pulp vitality in 80% of the cases in group A, whereas routine endodontic treatment was instituted in all cases of group B. Periodontal healing was noted in 90% of the cases in group A, and in 70% of the cases in group B. The present clinical and radiologic data indicate that impacted canines can be transplanted at any age with good prognosis and are an alternative to orthodontic repositioning in selected cases of canine impaction.     

Relationship of clonogenic capacity to plating efficiency and vital dye staining of human periodontal ligament cells: implications for tooth replantation

The survival rate of avulsed permanent teeth following replantation is affected primarily by the duration of the extra-alveolar period and the nature of the storage conditions. These factors are believed to strongly affect the viability of periodontal ligament (PL) cells but in vitro assays of cell viability based on vital dye assays are only weakly correlated with the tooth survival rate after replantation. The aim of the present study was to examine the relative dependence of cell membrane integrity, attachment and clonogenic capacity of human PL cells on the temperature and duration of the extra-alveolar period and the type of storage medium. Twenty-four premolar teeth were extracted for orthodontic reasons from 9 patients 11–18 years of age. Teeth were maintained at 4°C or 23°C for 15, 30, 60 or 120 min in either milk or dry conditions. Cell membrane integrity was determined by BCECF/AM dye inclusion. Plating efficiency was determined by measurement of cell attachment at 3 and 6 h. The clonogenic capacity of progenitor cells was estimated by limiting dilution and colony counts. For all assays teeth stored in milk at 4°C showed the highest percentages of BCECF positive, attached cells with clonogenic capacity. Increased storage time (15–120 min) was associated with a 50% relative reduction of BCECF staining and a 5-fold relative reduction of cell attachment regardless of storage conditions. However, the clonogenic capacity of progenitor cells decreased 25-fold over the same duration of storage. These data demonstrate that in vitro assays of clonogenic capacity are much more sensitive to extra-oral storage time and storage conditions than dye inclusion or cell attachment. We suggest that in comparison with in vitro measures of cell membrane integrity, the clonogenic capacity of PL cells is more closely linked to tooth survival rate, probably reflecting the capacity of PL progenitor cells to recolonize the root surface after replantation.     

CDIC人工牙种植体的临床应用

目的：探讨种植牙的临床应用及酯套冠的修复疗效。方法：对80例失牙患者植入CDIC锥状螺旋种植体94枚，术后7－10d行暂时冠修复，6个月左右行永久性酯套冠修复。结果：随访2－5年，种植成功率达91.5%（86／94)。结论：3M聚碳酸酯套冠安全可以替代烤瓷牙冠作为前牙种植体的上部结构，CDIC锥状螺旋种植体操作方法简单，配合酯套冠修复成功率高，适合在基层医院推广应用。