{"title":"A Novel Isolation Technique Using Polytetrafluoroethylene Tape and Split Dam Isolation for Cementation in Bridge Restorations.","authors":"T Tsuruta, Y Odagiri, A Tsujimoto","doi":"10.2341/24-057-T","DOIUrl":"10.2341/24-057-T","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This case report presents a novel technique for bridge restoration using polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tape and split dam isolation in situations where achieving complete dental dam isolation is challenging.</p><p><strong>Clinical considerations: </strong>Achieving high-quality isolation by controlling gingival crevicular fluid and intraoral relative humidity is important during cementation. However, an improved technique during bridge restoration is needed due to the difficulties faced with dental dam isolation. A porcelain fused to zirconia bridge extending from the maxillary canine to the first molar was used to demonstrate the novel restoration technique in this case report. Split dam isolation lowers the relative humidity in the oral cavity, and PTFE blocks the gingival crevicular fluid. The effects of combining PTFE tape with split dam isolation on isolation (controlling crevicular fluid, saliva, and relative humidity in the operative field) were similar to those obtained with dental dam isolation and made for easier removal of excess cement.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The novel technique introduced in this case report can enhance isolation quality during bridge restoration.</p>","PeriodicalId":19502,"journal":{"name":"Operative dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142471496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Buonocore Memorial Lecture 2023: Longevity of Dental Restorations or Longevity of Teeth: What Matters?","authors":"Njm Opdam, A F Montagner, M S Cenci","doi":"10.2341/24-095-B","DOIUrl":"10.2341/24-095-B","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper aims to raise a discussion from the perspective of maintaining long-term oral health, posing a critical question: What holds greater significance for maintaining oral health, the longevity of restorations or teeth? This question explores the aspects that truly matter in ensuring sustained oral health throughout an individual's life. Restoration longevity is well-researched, and evidence shows several risk factors influencing longevity. The dentist's decision-making factor may be of utmost importance, and further studies are needed to investigate its relevance. The critical risk factors for restoration longevity are active pathology (high caries risk), less prominent parafunction, and extensive defects such as endodontic treatment. However, tooth longevity and the main risk factors for tooth loss are not well-researched. The evidence shows dental caries, and its sequelae, are the principal reasons for tooth loss. Patient-related risk factors, especially those associated with lifestyle and health choices, play a major role in the longevity of restorations and, more importantly, tooth longevity. To provide personalized dental care with maximum patient benefit, clinicians should identify and record potential risk factors, promoting a healthy lifestyle to ensure tooth and dentition longevity. Moreover, the evidence suggests that decision-making frameworks based on minimal intervention principles offer the best standard for clinical practice, promoting a longstanding healthy oral environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":19502,"journal":{"name":"Operative dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142471500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J F Besegato, G R Bravo, J F Zaniboni, L G Belizário, Enm de Almeida, M B Gelio, W G Escalante-Otárola, M C Kuga
{"title":"Bonding and Cleaning Effects of Irrigation Protocols Using Calcium Hypochlorite on the Post-space Radicular Dentin.","authors":"J F Besegato, G R Bravo, J F Zaniboni, L G Belizário, Enm de Almeida, M B Gelio, W G Escalante-Otárola, M C Kuga","doi":"10.2341/20-292-L","DOIUrl":"10.2341/20-292-L","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluated the effect of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (SH) or calcium hypochlorite (CH) submitted to passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) or conventional irrigation (CI) on the incidence of residues and the bond strength of the cementation system to post-space dentin. Distilled water (DW) and 2.5% SH followed by 17% EDTA (SH-ED) were used as negative and positive control groups, respectively. The cervical, middle, and apical thirds of the post space were evaluated. One hundred and twenty bovine incisors were endodontically treated and post-space preparation was performed. The specimens were randomly assigned to six groups, according to the solution and irrigation method: DW-CI, SH-ED-CI-SH, SH-CI, SH-PUI, CH-CI, and CH-PUI. The incidence of residues (n=10) over the dentin was evaluated by scores using SEM images. Other specimens were irrigated as previously described and the post cementation was immediately performed using a conventional dual resin cement and a two-step etch-and-rinse adhesive system. Push-out and failure modes were performed for bonding evaluation. Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn test for incidence of residues data and one-way ANOVA and Tukey tests for bond strength data were used at a significance level of 5%. The protocols that showed a lower incidence of residues were: SH-ED-CI-SH, SH-PUI, and CH-PUI for the cervical third and SH-ED-CI-SH for the middle third (p<0.05). In the apical third, the protocols were similar to each other (p>0.05). Bond strength values were higher after irrigation with DW-CI for all thirds (p<0.05). 2.5% sodium or calcium hypochlorite negatively impacted the adhesion interface and exhibited a greater incidence of residues over the post-space radicular dentin.</p>","PeriodicalId":19502,"journal":{"name":"Operative dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142471499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T A Imbery, A E Allen, B Larkin, I Romani, C Carrico
{"title":"Enhancing Light-curing Competence: A Study of Radiant Exposure and Training Outcomes Among Dental Students.","authors":"T A Imbery, A E Allen, B Larkin, I Romani, C Carrico","doi":"10.2341/24-003-L","DOIUrl":"10.2341/24-003-L","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of this study was to measure radiant exposure and time necessary to deliver 16 J/cm2 of radiant exposure to simulated Class I and Class III preparations by first-year dental students. First-year dental students (n=89) received a 60-minute lecture on light-curing. Using the Managing Accurate Resin Curing Patient Simulator (MARC-PS) and protective blue-light-blocking glasses, students twice light-cured Class I and Class III restorations, using the Valo Grand Cordless light-curing unit with infection-control barriers on both Standard and High Power Plus modes. After their first attempts, if students did not obtain at least 16 J/cm2 of radiant exposure (RE), they received additional instruction. Paired t-tests were used to determine the change between the first and second attempts. After averaging two attempts, radiant exposure and time were compared between Standard and High Power Plus modes within individuals using paired t-tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>79% of students provided 16 J/cm2 of radiant exposure on both attempts for Standard and High Power Plus modes. High Power Plus mode provided statistically significantly more radiant exposure and required less time to obtain 16 J/cm2 of radiant exposure for both restorations.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The MARC-PS is useful to identify students requiring instruction. It may be prudent to use High Power Plus mode or increase time on Standard mode to light-cure Class I restorations.</p>","PeriodicalId":19502,"journal":{"name":"Operative dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142471504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Is It Possible for Single-shade Composites to Mimic the Color, Lightness, Chroma, and Hue of Other Single-shade Composites? An In Vitro Study.","authors":"M Buldur, G Ayan","doi":"10.2341/24-059-L","DOIUrl":"10.2341/24-059-L","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to assess color matching post-repair using the same or different single-shade composites of three distinct composite resin materials (Omnichroma-OM, ZenChroma-ZC, and Charisma Topaz One-CTO) following aging in coffee solution and distilled water. Evaluation focused on color change parameters (∆E00, ∆L00, ∆C00, and ∆H00).</p><p><strong>Methods and materials: </strong>Specimens were prepared in disk shape with a diameter of 8 mm and a height of 2 mm (n=180). Half of each composite group was immersed in distilled water, while the other half was immersed in coffee solution for 12 days each (n=90). After aging, cylindrical cavities with a diameter of 4 mm and a depth of 1 mm were prepared at the center of the specimens. The cavities were repaired with both themselves and other composite resins (n=10). Color measurements of the specimens were performed using VITA Easyshade 5 (VITA Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germany) at the following time points: baseline (T0), after aging (12 days) (T1), immediately after repair (T2), one day after repair (T3), one week after repair (T4), and one month after repair (T5).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Statistically significant differences were found in the mean ΔE00 measurements among the study groups at all time points for each of the three composite resins (p<0.05). Similarly, statistically significant differences were found in the mean ΔE00 measurements over time for each of the three composite resins in each study group (p<0.05). The baseline measurements of materials repaired with themselves in the distilled water groups and the final measurements of materials repaired with themselves in the coffee groups were found to be within acceptable ∆E00limits. At the end of the study, only CTO repaired with OM showed acceptable color matching with different composites in both coffee and distilled water groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Acceptable color matching was achieved when using the same material for repair in specimens aged in distilled water and coffee. However, variations in matching were observed when different materials were used for repair, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring. Contributions of ΔL00, ΔC00, and ΔH00 values to color differences vary depending on the resins and repair process and change over time.</p>","PeriodicalId":19502,"journal":{"name":"Operative dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142471506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
W W Brackett, M G Brackett, R R Pacheco, C G Dudish, M W Beatty
{"title":"Restoration of Non-carious Cervical Lesions: A Brief Review for Clinicians.","authors":"W W Brackett, M G Brackett, R R Pacheco, C G Dudish, M W Beatty","doi":"10.2341/24-081-LIT","DOIUrl":"10.2341/24-081-LIT","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) become common in individuals over the age of 40 and are progressive. Those that are wedge-shaped in cross-section likely develop hazardous stress concentrations along their sharp axial extent, which can be distributed to lower, safer levels over a larger area via adhesive restoration. Restoration is indicated once a lesion progresses to a minimum restorable axial depth of at least 1.5 mm at the deepest extent, which threatens the strength of the tooth, especially a single-rooted tooth. Restorations with a glass ionomer or resin composite employing an adhesive system that is total-etch or is a self-etching primer combined with selective enamel etching are equally effective. Consequently, the restorative material can be selected based on isolation or esthetic factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":19502,"journal":{"name":"Operative dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142583819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mit Lozada, Pcb Junqueira, Aka Rondón, H L Carlo, C J Soares
{"title":"Biomechanical and Physical Characteristics of Dental Dam Sheets Used for Absolute Isolation.","authors":"Mit Lozada, Pcb Junqueira, Aka Rondón, H L Carlo, C J Soares","doi":"10.2341/24-052-L","DOIUrl":"10.2341/24-052-L","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the mechanical and physical properties of dental dam sheets used for absolute isolation and to correlate the mechanical parameters with cost.</p><p><strong>Methods and materials: </strong>Twenty-one dental dam sheets were tested: ALLPRIME; Madeitex; Sanctuary non-latex, Sanctuary latex black, green, and blue; Nic Tone blue and black; Mk Life; Elastidam; Bassi; Pribanic; Care; OK; MDC Dental; Keystone; Dura Dam; Flexidam; Sanctuary blue; Nic Tone blue; Ehros; and USE. The thicknesses of the dental dam sheets were measured using a digital micrometer (Mitutoyo). The dental dam sheets (n=15) were prepared by cutting the samples with dimensions of 80 × 10 mm with a 1.7 mm hole made at the center of each specimen, following the ISO 9001 standard. The specimens were tested using a universal testing machine (Emic) at a speed of 500 mm/min until rupture to calculate rupture force (RF, N), elongation (%), and ultimate tensile strength (UTS, MPa), their thickness (mm) was measured using a digital micrometer, and scanning electron microscopy and X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy were performed to analyze the structure and composition. The radiopacity was measured using digital radiography. Thickness, UTS, RF, and elongation data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The Flexidam dental dam had the largest thickness (0.5 mm), while Nic Tone had a median thickness of 0.3 mm; the RF value (41.3 N) was higher for the thicker dental dams. The other dental dams had RF values ranging from 19 to 30 N. The highest elongation was obtained for the non-latex Sanctuary dental dam (600 mm). The Bassi dental dam had the highest UTS value (15 MPa), and medium and small particles were observed in most of the gums. A loss of continuity was detected in the structure of Sanctuary green and blue media. The predominant elements in the sheets were carbon, magnesium, sulfur, silicon, and calcium.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The UTS, RF, and elongation varied substantially, indicating insufficient standardization of dental dam sheets. Nonetheless, most of the tested dental dams exhibited mechanical and physical properties suitable for clinical use. The correlation between the cost and mechanical properties of the dental dams was very low.</p>","PeriodicalId":19502,"journal":{"name":"Operative dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142471498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}