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Díaz-Fabregat B, Delbem ACB, Ramírez-Carmona W, Capalbo LC, Báez-Quintero LC, Wiegand A, Monteiro DR, Pessan JP. Low-fluoride gels supplemented with nano-sized sodium trimetaphosphate reduce dentin erosive wear in vitro. Arch Oral Biol 2024; 163:105973. [PMID: 38669744 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2024.105973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The study assessed the effect of low-fluoride gels supplemented with micrometric or nano-sized sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP) on dentin erosive wear in vitro. DESIGN Bovine dentin blocks (n = 154) were selected by surface microhardness and randomly allocated into seven groups (n = 22/group), according to the gels: Placebo; 4500 ppm F (4500F); 9000 ppm F (9000F); 5% TMP microparticulate plus 4500F (5TMPm+4500F); 2.5% TMP nanoparticulate plus 4500 F (2.5TMPn+4500F); 5% TMP nanoparticulate plus 4500F (5TMPn+4500F); and 12,300 ppm F acid gel (APF). All blocks were treated only once for 60 s and cyclically eroded (ERO, citric acid, 4 × 90 s/day) or eroded and brushed (4 × 15 s/day, five strokes/s, ERO+ABR) over five days (each subgroup n = 11). Dentin wear and integrated hardness loss in depth (ΔKHN) were determined, and the data were submitted to two-way ANOVA, followed by Tukey's test, and Spearman's correlation (p < 0.05). RESULTS For ERO, all gels containing 4500F supplemented with TMP significantly reduced dentin wear compared with their counterpart without TMP, reaching values similar to 9000F. For ERO+ABR, 5TMPn+ 4500F gel led to significantly lower wear than all its counterparts, reaching values similar to 9000F and APF. As for ΔKHN, all gels containing TMP promoted superior protective effects compared with 4500F, reaching values similar to 9000F and APF under both challenges. A positive correlation between dentin wear and mineral content in depth was verified. CONCLUSIONS Gels containing 4500F supplemented with TMP significantly reduced dentin erosive wear compared with pure 4500F, with additional benefit from the use of nanoparticles.
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- Beatriz Díaz-Fabregat
- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), SP, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), SP, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), SP, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), SP, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), SP, Brazil
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- University Medical Center Göttingen, Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP), SP, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), SP, Brazil.
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Vajrabhaya LO, Korsuwannawong S, Harnirattisai C, Teanchai C, Salee W. Little Ironweed and Java Tea in Herbal Toothpaste Reduced Dentine Permeability: An In Vitro Study. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2024; 14:28-34. [PMID: 38559639 PMCID: PMC10980310 DOI: 10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_67_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Aim To determine the effect of an herbal toothpaste containing Little Ironweed and Java Tea, on reducing dentine permeability in vitro. Materials and Methods Dentine discs from human mandibular third molars were divided into three groups and brushed with herbal toothpaste, nonherbal toothpaste, or deionized water. Each group was immersed in artificial saliva (AS) or 6% citric acid. The permeability of each dentine disc was evaluated before and after saliva or acid challenge using a fluid filtration system. The morphology of dentine discs after treatment was observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The mean permeabilities were statistically analyzed using analysis of variance and Tukey's test. Results The nonherbal and herbal toothpaste groups demonstrated reduced dentine permeability. AS immersion decreased dentine permeability in both toothpaste groups with values lower than the control group. Dentine permeability values increased after acid immersion in the toothpaste groups and were similar to each other. SEM revealed small granular crystal-like and round particles on the dentine surface and opening of dentinal tubules of both toothpaste groups. More dentinal tubules were opened after brushing with deionized water. Conclusions The reduction of dentine permeability caused by the herbal toothpaste was similar to that of the nonherbal toothpaste after brushing and the simulated oral conditions. Both herbal plants have the possibility to alleviate clinical hypersensitivity by reducing dentine permeability. Little Ironweed and Java Tea in the toothpaste composition is a potential choice for treating hypersensitive dentine.
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- La-ongthong Vajrabhaya
- Endodontics Section, College of Dental Medicine, Rangsit University, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Research office, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Research office, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Ding J, Zhu X, Lin Q, Lin L, Yang Z, Zhu S. Effects of Arginine-calcium carbonate pretreatment on the remineralizing and bonding performance of phosphorylated dentin. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 140:105718. [PMID: 36774762 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of Arginine-calcium carbonate (Arg-CaCO3) paste treatment of phosphorylated dentin on remineralizing and bonding performance during direct and indirect restorations under pulpal pressure. METHODS Under simulated pulpal pressure, dentin of healthy third molars were abraded and acid etched for 15s, then randomly divided into 4 groups: negative control group; Arg-CaCO3 group (1min); 2.5% Sodium trimetaphosphate (STMP) group (3min); S-A group, 2.5% STMP + Arg-CaCO3. After 24h, remineralization and dentin tubular occlusion were assessed by Attenuated total reflection fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), Micro-Raman spectroscopy, Vickers hardness, Field-emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) and Energy X-ray dispersive spectrometer (EDS). The liquid environment was the simulated body fluid (SBF) permeated from dentin tubules due to pulpal pressure. Stick specimens prepared with self-etch dentin adhesive were tested for microtensile bond strength (μTBS) and interfacial silver nanoleakage on both immediate direct restoration and indirect restoration with a 7-day temporary period. Data were analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney test, Welch ANOVA or one-way ANOVA and Tukey post hoc test (p < 0.05). RESULTS The pretreatment of 2.5% STMP with Arg-CaCO3 significantly increased relative mineral content by ATR-FTIR, Raman and FESEM-EDS, simultaneously enhancing dentin tubular occlusion (%) and mechanical property to the most considerable extent. Furthermore, the pretreatment significantly promoted the μTBS of indirect restoration and reduced nanoleakage after 7 days. CONCLUSIONS The application of Arg-CaCO3 paste on phosphorylated dentin could improve intra- and extra-tubular mineralization and the stability of adhesion interface. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Without exceeding the amount of conventional tooth preparation, combining 2.5% STMP with Arg-CaCO3 paste before the self-etch bonding system might be a promising clinical strategy to relieve dentin hypersensitivity and strengthen bonding performance efficiently and conveniently.
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- Jingyu Ding
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, PR China
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, PR China
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, PR China
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, PR China
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, PR China
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, PR China.
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de Castro Oliveira L, Marchetti VM, de Souza E Silva Ramos F, Delbem ACB, Souza MT, Ganss B, Theodoro LH, Fagundes TC. In vitro dentin permeability and tubule occlusion of experimental in-office desensitizing materials. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:1265-1276. [PMID: 36305964 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04760-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study investigates the dentin permeability (by hydraulic conductance) and tubule occlusion (by confocal and scanning electron microscopies) of in-office desensitizing materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS Bovine dentin blocks were immersed in EDTA to open dentinal tubules. Placebo varnish (PLA), fluoride varnish (FLU), NaF 5% + 5% nanoparticulate sodium trimetaphosphate varnish (TMP), universal adhesive system (SBU), S-PRG filler varnish (SPRG), Biosilicate (BIOS), and amelotin (AMTN) solution were the materials tested. After application, the specimens underwent an erosive-abrasive challenge. Dentin permeability was evaluated at T0 (initial), T1 (after treatment), and T2 (after challenge). Confocal and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to evaluate, respectively, length and number of dentinal tubule occlusions and opened dentinal tubules, after challenge. Permeability and SEM data were analyzed by two-way repeated measures ANOVA and Tukey's tests. Confocal data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA, Tukey's test, and Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's tests. Spearman and Pearson's correlation tests were also used. Significance level was set at 5%. RESULTS At T1, the AMTN group showed the lowest permeability value, following the increasing order at T2: AMTN = SBU < BIOS = SPRG < TMP < FLU < PLA. The SBU group had the highest value of occluded dentinal tubule length. The AMTN group presented more occluded dentinal tubules compared to PLA and FLU. AMTN and SBU had the lowest values of opened dentin tubules. Results showed a negative correlation between the analyses. CONCLUSION The SBU and AMTN solution were more effective in reducing dentin permeability by occluding dentin tubules. CLINICAL RELEVANCE All materials reduced permeability after challenge, except fluoride varnish.
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- Laryssa de Castro Oliveira
- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, CEP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, CEP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, CEP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, CEP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Vitreous Materials Laboratory, Department of Materials Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Faculty of Dentistry and Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontário, Canada
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Division of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, CEP, 16015-050, Brazil.
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Oliveira LG, Delbem ACB, Gonçalves FMC, Fernandes GLP, Cannon ML, Danelon M. In vitro effect of low-fluoride toothpaste supplemented with sodium trimetaphosphate, xylitol, and erythritol on enamel demineralization. J Appl Oral Sci 2023; 31:e20220410. [PMID: 37018786 PMCID: PMC10118289 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2022-0410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Regular use of toothpaste with fluoride (F) concentrations of ≥ 1000 ppm has been shown to contribute to reducing caries increment. However, when used by children during the period of dental development, it can lead to dental fluorosis. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the in vitro effect of a toothpaste formulation with reduced fluoride (F) concentration (200 ppm) supplemented with sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP: 0.2%), Xylitol (X:16%), and Erythritol (E: 4%) on dental enamel demineralization. METHODOLOGY Bovine enamel blocks were selected according to initial surface hardness (SHi) and then divided into seven experimental toothpaste groups (n=12). These groups included 1) no F-TMP-X-E (Placebo); 2) 16% Xylitol and 4% Erythritol (X-E); 3) 16% Xylitol, 4% Erythritol and 0.2%TMP (X-E-TMP); 4) 200 ppm F (no X-E-TMP: (200F)); 5) 200 ppm F and 0.2% TMP (200F-TMP); 200 ppm F, 16% Xylitol, 4% Erythritol, and 0.2% TMP (200F-X-E-TMP); and 7) 1,100 ppm F (1100F). Blocks were individually treated 2×/day with slurries of toothpastes and subjected to a pH cycling regimen for five days (DES: 6 hours and RE: 18 hours). Then, the percentage of surface hardness loss (%SH), integrated loss of subsurface hardness (ΔKHN), fluoride (F), calcium (Ca), and phosphorus (P) in enamel were determined. The data were analyzed by ANOVA (1-criterion) and the Student-Newman-Keuls test (p<0.001). RESULTS We found that the 200F-X-E-TMP treatment reduced %SH by 43% compared to the 1100F treatments (p<0.001). The ΔKHN was ~ 65% higher with 200F-X-E-TMP compared to 1100F (p<0.001). The highest concentration of F in enamel was observed on the 1100F treatment (p<0.001). The 200F-X-E-TMP treatment promote higher increase of Ca and P concentration in the enamel (p<0.001). CONCLUSION The association of 200F-X-E-TMP led to a significant increase of the protective effect on enamel demineralization compared to the 1100F toothpaste.
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brasil; Universidade de Ribeirão Preto, Brasil
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Effect of sodium hexametaphosphate and quercetin, associated or not with fluoride, on dentin erosion in vitro. Arch Oral Biol 2022; 143:105541. [PMID: 36116379 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2022.105541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE to investigate the ability of solutions containing sodium hexametaphosphate, fluoride and quercetin, alone or in association, to prevent dentin erosion and to inhibit matrix metalloproteinases -2 and -9 activity using in vitro protocols. DESIGN Root dentin blocks (n = 96) were prepared and divided into 8 experimental groups (n = 12/group), according to the solutions to be tested: Placebo; 0.24% sodium fluoride (F); 1.0% sodium hexametaphosphate (HMP); 0.03% quercetin (QC); F+HMP; F+QC; HMP+QC; and F+HMP+QC. Erosive challenges were performed 4×/day for 5 days. Specimens were treated with the respective solutions for one minute, twice a day. Next, dentin loss (profilometry) and integrated hardness area in depth (KHN × µm) were determined. The antiproteolytic potential was assessed by gelatin zymography. Dentin erosion results (log10-transformed) were submitted to one-way ANOVA, followed by Tukey's test. Integrated hardness area in depth data (raw) were submitted to two-way, repeated-measures ANOVA, followed by Holm-Sidak's test (p<0.05). RESULTS Dentin erosion was significantly lower for F+HMP+QC than for all other treatments. At the shallowest depths (5-30 µm), blocks treated with F+HMP+QC had the highest integrated hardness area in depth values. All treatments completely inhibited matrix metalloproteinases-2 activity, except for the group QC (77% inhibition). For matrix metalloproteinases-9, all HMP-containing solutions or F+QC promoted total antiproteolytic activity. CONCLUSION The association of fluoride, sodium hexametaphosphate, and quercetin must be considered a valuable strategy for novel product formulation for home and professional use, considering its superior protective effects against dentin erosion and its antiproteolytic potential.
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Nunes GP, Danelon M, Pessan JP, Capalbo LC, Junior NAN, Matos AA, Souza JAS, Buzalaf MAR, Delbem ACB. Fluoride and trimetaphosphate association as a novel approach for remineralization and antiproteolytic activity in dentin tissue. Arch Oral Biol 2022; 142:105508. [PMID: 35901595 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2022.105508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The study evaluated the effect of solutions containing fluoride (F) and/or sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP) and F/TMP on the inhibition of MMP-2 and MMP-9, and on dentin remineralization in vitro. DESIGN Bovine root dentin blocks were prepared, and caries-like lesions were induced in two thirds of the surface. Blocks were then randomly divided into 13 groups/solutions (n = 10): Placebo; 0.3 %, 1 % and 3 % NaOH-hydrolyzed TMP; 0.3 %, 1 % and 3 % TMP; 250, 500 and 1100 ppm F; 250 ppm F + 0.3 % TMP; 500 ppm F + 1 % TMP and 1100 ppm F + 3 % TMP. One third of each specimen was treated with the respective solutions in pH-cycling. The mineral concentration (gHAp × cm-3 × µm) was determined by computed X-ray microtomography, and data submitted to ANOVA and Student-Newman-Keuls' test (p < 0.05). The ability of the solutions to inhibit MMP-2 and MMP-9 activity was assessed by zymography. RESULTS F/TMP association led to less mineral loss in the deeper region of the lesion and reduced the depth of lesions when compared to its counterpart without TMP (p < 0.001). 3 % TMP (hydrolyzed or not), 500 ppm F and 1100 ppm F completely inhibited MMP-2 activity, while for MMP-9 such effects were only achieved by treatment with 1100 ppm F + 3 % TMP. CONCLUSION Treatment with 1100 ppm F + 3 % TMP fully inhibits the gelatinolytic activity of MMPs-2 and - 9 and shows greater remineralizing capacity in artificial caries lesions in dentin. However, hydrolyzing TMP does not improve its anti-proteolytic activity and its remineralizing capacity.
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- Gabriel Pereira Nunes
- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Brazil; School of Dentistry, University of Ribeirão Preto - UNAERP, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (USP), School of Dentistry, Bauru, Department of Biological Sciences, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Brazil.
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MOSQUIM V, ZABEU GS, FORATORI-JUNIOR GA, BORGES AB, RIOS D, MAGALHÃES AC, WANG L. S-PRG-based toothpastes compared to NaF toothpaste and NaF varnish on dentin permeability in vitro. J Appl Oral Sci 2022; 30:e20220082. [PMID: 35674543 PMCID: PMC9239301 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2022-0082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objectives To analyze the effect of 5 toothpastes containing different percentages of S-PRG fillers compared to NaF toothpaste and NaF varnish on the dentin hydraulic conductance (Lp). Methodology Dentin disks (1.0±0.2 mm thickness) were cut from third molars, and their Lp values were evaluated using Flodec. The specimens were allocated into 7 groups (n=8). The minimum (smear layer) and the maximum (after acid etching) Lp values were recorded. Lp was also assessed after treatment with either a 0wt.%, 1wt.%, 5wt.%, 20wt.%, or 30wt.% S-PRG toothpaste, a NaF toothpaste, or a NaF varnish. Toothpastes were applied by brushing for 15 s, allowing it to settle for 1 min, and rinsing with deionized water. The NaF varnish was applied for 4 min and was removed with a probe. Specimens were exposed to citric acid (6%, pH 2.1, 1 min) and their final Lp was recorded. The pH of all products was recorded (n=3) and specimens from each group were analyzed by Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy (LSCM). Data were subjected to 2-way repeated measures ANOVA and post-hoc Bonferroni (a=0.05). Results The highest Lp reduction was noticed for the 5wt.% S-PRG toothpaste, NaF toothpaste, and NaF varnish. However, the toothpastes containing 5wt.%, 20wt.%, and 30wt.% of S-PRG were similar to all toothpastes but differed from the NaF varnish. After erosion, all groups retrieved their maximum Lp values, except for the NaF varnish. The LSCM evidenced deposits on the surface of specimens treated with 5%, 20%, and 30% S-PRG-based toothpastes and NaF toothpaste. Even more deposits were observed for the NaF varnish. After the erosive challenge, the deposits were diminished in all groups. Conclusion Toothpastes containing 5wt.%, 20wt.%, and 30wt.% of S-PRG fillers behaved similarly to a conventional NaF toothpaste, even after an erosive challenge. The NaF varnish promoted better reduction of the Lp, but its effect was also diminished after erosion.
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