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Luo C, He J, Wang N, Zhu N, Zhang L, Wang Y, Qin M, Hui T. Enhanced reparatory effect of EI1 on dental pulp via extracellular matrix remodeling by miR-181b-2-3p inhibitor. J Dent Sci 2024; 19:177-185. [PMID: 38303812 PMCID: PMC10829547 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2023.05.002] [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: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Background/purpose Extracellular matrix (ECM) is crucial for dental pulp repair. The aim of this paper is to investigate the ECM remodeling effect of miR-181b-2-3p (a microRNA) and to verify the reparatory effect of EI1 (an epigenetic drug) and miR-181b-2-3p inhibitor on dental pulp. Materials and methods Levels of ECM-related factors in EI1-treated human dental pulp cells (hDPCs) were measured by qRT-PCR and Western blot. The anti-inflammation effect of EI1 was examined in Lipopolysaccharide-stimulated hDPCs. miR-181b-2-3p mimics or inhibitors were transfected into hDPCs and then the cells' functions were detected. A dual luciferase reporter assay was used to identify the targets of miR-181b-2-3p. Pulpotomy using miR-181b-2-3p antagomirs and EI1 as pulp capping materials was performed in male six-week-old Sprague-Dawley rats. Results EI1 upregulated ECM-related genes expression in hDPCs, but failed to upregulate the collagen1A1 (COL1A1) protein level. Pro-inflammatory factors were downregulated by EI1 in Lipopolysaccharide-stimulated hDPCs. Overexpression of miR-181b-2-3p downregulated the expression of transforming growth factor-β2 (TGF-β2) and fibronectin type III domain-containing protein 5 precursor (FNDC5), while the inhibition had the opposite effect. Dual luciferase reporter assays demonstrated that miR-181b-2-3p targets TGF-β2, FNDC5 and integrin alpha 4 protein (ITGA4). Compared to EI1 was used alone, EI1 combined with the inhibitor upregulated the protein levels of COL1A1, fibronectin (FN1) and TGF-β2 in hDPCs, promoted hDPCs migration, and exhibited reparatory effects on inflamed rat pulp tissue. Conclusion miR-181b-2-3p inhibitor could enhance the reparatory effect of EI1 via ECM remodeling in dental pulp both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Chiyi Luo
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology, Beijing, China
- Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology, Beijing, China
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Papic M, Zivanovic S, Vucicevic T, Vuletic M, Papic MV, Milivojević N, Mirić A, Miletic Kovacevic M, Zivanovic M, Stamenkovic M, Zivkovic V, Mitrovic S, Jakovljevic V, Ljujic B, Popovic M. Effects of direct pulp capping with recombinant human erythropoietin and/or mineral trioxide aggregate on inflamed rat dental pulp. Mol Cell Biochem 2023:10.1007/s11010-023-04868-z. [PMID: 37880442 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04868-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the dental pulp responses to recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) and/or mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in pulp capping of inflamed dental pulp in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS In accordance with ARRIVE guidelines, pulp inflammation was induced by exposing the maxillary first molars (n = 64) of Wistar rats (n = 32) to the oral environment for two days. The exposed pulps were randomly assigned four groups based on the pulp capping material: rhEPO, MTA, MTA + rhEPO, or an inert membrane. An additional eight rats formed the healthy control group. After four weeks, the animals were euthanized, and histological, qRT-PCR, and spectrophotometric techniques were employed to analyze the left maxillary segments, right first maxillary molars, and blood samples, respectively. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05 and < 0.001. RESULTS Pulp capping with rhEPO, MTA, or MTA + rhEPO resulted in lower inflammation and higher mineralization scores compared to untreated control. MTA + rhEPO group exhibited significantly decreased expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and interleukin 1-beta, while MTA group showed substantially reduced expression of interferon-gamma. Both rhEPO and MTA + rhEPO groups presented elevated dentin matrix protein 1 levels compared to untreated control. Furthermore, pulp capping with rhEPO and/or MTA led to increased transforming growth factor-beta 1 expression and reductions of pro-inflammatory/immunoregulatory cytokine ratios and prooxidative markers. Pulp capping with rhEPO also resulted in increase of systemic antioxidative stress markers. CONCLUSION Capping with rhEPO or MTA + rhEPO resulted in a favorable effect that was similar or even superior to that of MTA.
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- Milos Papic
- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica Str. 69, Kragujevac, Republic of Serbia.
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica Str. 69, Kragujevac, Republic of Serbia
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica Str. 69, Kragujevac, Republic of Serbia
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica Str. 69, Kragujevac, Republic of Serbia
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica Str. 69, Kragujevac, Republic of Serbia
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- Department of Science, Institute for Information Technologies, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Science, Institute for Information Technologies, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Science, Institute for Information Technologies, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica Str. 69, Kragujevac, Republic of Serbia
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Chung M, Lee S, Kim S, Kim E. Inflammatory response and odontogenic differentiation of inflamed dental pulp treated with different pulp capping materials: An in vivo study. Int Endod J 2023; 56:1118-1128. [PMID: 37350351 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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AIM Previous studies have evaluated the pulpal responses to calcium silicate cements (CSCs) on normal dental pulp, but investigations on the effects of CSCs on inflamed pulp are limited. This study aimed to test the inflammatory response and odontogenic differentiation of inflamed rat dental pulp after direct pulp capping with CSCs. METHODOLOGY Wistar rat molars pulps were exposed for 48 h to induce inflammation and then capped with ProRoot MTA (Dentsply), Biodentine (Septodont), RetroMTA (Bio MTA) and Dycal (Dentsply Caulk). The degree of pulpal inflammation and hard tissue formation was evaluated by histological analysis. Immunofluorescence staining for interleukin (IL)-6, osteocalcin (OCN) and runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) was also performed. RESULTS After 4 weeks, complete recovery from inflammation was evident in 22%, 37.5%, 10% and none of the ProRoot MTA, Biodentine, RetroMTA and Dycal samples, respectively. Heavy hard tissue deposition as a continuous hard tissue bridge was observed in 77.8%, 75%, 70% and 60% of the ProRoot MTA, Biodentine, RetroMTA and Dycal samples, respectively. IL-6, OCN and RUNX2 were detected in all materials, mainly adjacent to areas of inflammation and reparative dentine formation. At one, two and 4 weeks, significant differences were not observed between the inflammation and hard tissue formation scores of the four material groups (p > .05). CONCLUSIONS In this study, pulpal inflammation was still present in most specimens at 4 weeks after pulp capping and a significant number of samples showed incomplete and discontinuous dentine bridge formation. The results of this study suggest that initial inflammatory conditions of the pulp may risk the prognosis of teeth treated with CSCs.
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- M Chung
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, Microscope Center, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
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- Oral Science Research Center, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, Microscope Center, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, Microscope Center, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
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Influence of Direct Pulp Capping with Calcium Hydroxide and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate on Systemic Oxidative Stress in Rats. SERBIAN JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.2478/sjecr-2022-0040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Direct pulp capping is a procedure where materials are placed on exposed vital pulp tissue in order to stimulate reparative dentinogenesis and preserve pulp vitality. Carious pulp exposure and direct pulp capping are usually accompanied by pulp inflammation which can affect pro- and anti-oxidative systems locally or systemically. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the potential influence of direct capping of inflamed rat dental pulp with calcium hydroxide (CH) and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) on parameters of systemic oxidative status.
Dental pulps of the first maxillary molars of Albino rats (n=32) were exposed and capped with either CH (n=8), MTA (n=8) or were left untreated (n=8). Animals with healthy pulp were used as a healthy control (n=8). After four weeks, animals were euthanized and blood samples were collected for biochemical analysis of parameters of systemic oxidative stress by spectrophotometric method.
Untreated control had the significantly higher (p <0.05) values of pro-oxidative parameters and lower (p <0.05) values of anti-oxidative parameters (superoxide dismutase and reduced glutathione) compared to healthy control. CH and MTA groups showed reduced values of pro-oxidative parameters compared to untreated control and values of anti-oxidative parameters comparable to healthy control.
Pulp exposure led to disbalance in systemic oxidative parameters while direct pulp capping with calcium hydroxide and mineral trioxide aggregate restored the levels of systemic oxidative parameters to that of animals with healthy dental pulp. These results indicate the importance of direct pulp capping and the potential influence of untreated inflamed pulp on systemic health.
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Camilleri J, Atmeh A, Li X, Meschi N. Present status and future directions: Hydraulic materials for endodontic use. Int Endod J 2022; 55 Suppl 3:710-777. [PMID: 35167119 PMCID: PMC9314068 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hydraulic materials are used in Endodontics due to their hydration characteristics namely the formation of calcium hydroxide when mixing with water and also because of their hydraulic properties. These materials are presented in various consistencies and delivery methods. They are composed primarily of tricalcium and dicalcium silicate, and also include a radiopacifier, additives and an aqueous or a non-aqueous vehicle. Only materials whose primary reaction is with water can be classified as hydraulic. OBJECTIVES Review of the classification of hydraulic materials by Camilleri and the literature pertaining to specific uses of hydraulic cements in endodontics namely intra-coronal, intra-radicular and extra-radicular. Review of the literature on the material properties linked to specific uses providing the current status of these materials after which future trends and gaps in knowledge could be identified. METHODS The literature was reviewed using PUBMED, and for each clinical use, the in vitro properties such as physical, chemical, biological and antimicrobial characteristics and clinical data were extracted and evaluated. RESULTS A large number of publications were retrieved for each clinical use and these were grouped depending on the property type being investigated. CONCLUSIONS The hydraulic cements have made a difference in clinical outcomes. The main shortcoming is the poor testing methodologies employed which provide very limited information and also inhibits adequate clinical translation. Furthermore, the clinical protocols need to be updated to enable the materials to be employed effectively.
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- Josette Camilleri
- School of DentistryCollege of Medical and Dental SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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- Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine (HBMCDM)Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU)DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
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- Department of Oral Health SciencesBIOMAT – Biomaterials Research GroupKU Leuven and DentistryUniversity Hospitals LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
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- Department of Oral Health SciencesBIOMAT – Biomaterials Research GroupKU Leuven and DentistryUniversity Hospitals LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
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Zeng J, He K, Mai R, Lin T, Wei R, Nong J, Wu Y. Exosomes from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells and human dental pulp stem cells ameliorate lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation in human dental pulp stem cells. Arch Oral Biol 2022; 138:105411. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2022.105411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Xu D, Mutoh N, Ohshima H, Tani-Ishii N. The effect of mineral trioxide aggregate on dental pulp healing in the infected pulp by direct pulp capping. Dent Mater J 2021; 40:1373-1379. [PMID: 34321369 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2020-393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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This study aimed to clarify the effect of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) on pulp healing in the infected pulp by direct pulp capping (DPC). Thirty-six male ICR mice were divided into infected and uninfected groups. The pulp tissue was exposed to the oral flora for 24 h after pulp exposure in the infected group, or not exposed in the uninfected group, followed by sealing with MTA, calcium hydroxide cement (CH), or no DPC. Pulpal healing process was analyzed by hematoxylin-eosin staining and immunohistochemistry for nestin and Ki67. The active cell proliferation occurred on 1 week in the both MTA and CH groups, followed by the differentiation of odontoblast-like cells on 2 weeks in the MTA group, whereas their differentiation were not facilitated in the CH group. MTA is suggested to be a useful material for DPC with the infected and uninfected pulp tissue.
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- Duo Xu
- Department of Pulp Biology and Endodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University
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- Department of Pulp Biology and Endodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University
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- Division of Anatomy and Cell Biology of the Hard Tissue, Department of Tissue Regeneration and Reconstruction, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
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- Department of Pulp Biology and Endodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University
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Islam R, Toida Y, Chen F, Tanaka T, Inoue S, Kitamura T, Yoshida Y, Chowdhury AFMA, Ahmed HMA, Sano H. Histological evaluation of a novel phosphorylated pullulan-based pulp capping material: An in vivo study on rat molars. Int Endod J 2021; 54:1902-1914. [PMID: 34096634 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the dental pulp response to a novel mineral trioxide aggregate containing phosphorylated pullulan (MTAPPL) in rats after direct pulp capping. METHODS Ninety-six cavities were prepared in the maxillary first molars of 56 male Wistar rats. The dental pulps were intentionally exposed and randomly divided into four groups according to the application of pulp capping materials: MTAPPL; phosphorylated pullulan (PPL); a conventional MTA (Nex-Cem MTA, NCMTA; positive control); and Super-Bond (SB; negative control). All cavities were restored with SB and observed for pulpal responses at 1-, 3-, 7- and 28-day intervals using a histological scoring system. Statistical analysis was performed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U-test with Bonferroni's correction, and the level of significance was set at 0.05. DMP1 and CD34 antigen were used to evaluate odontoblast differentiation and pulpal vascularization, respectively. RESULTS On day 1, mild inflammatory cells were present in MTAPPL and NCMTA groups; fewer inflammatory cells were present in the PPL, whereas SB was associated with a mild-to-moderate inflammatory response. A significant difference was observed between PPL and SB (p < .05). No mineralized tissue deposition was observed. On day 3, moderate-to-severe inflammatory cells were present in PPL and SB, whereas MTAPPL and NCMTA had a mild inflammatory response. Initial mineralized tissue deposition was observed in the NCMTA, MTAPPL and SB. A significant difference was observed between MTAPPL and PPL (p < .05). On day 7, a thin layer of mineralized tissue was observed in all tested groups with no or mild inflammatory response. On day 28, no inflammatory response was observed in MTAPPL, whereas NCMTA, PPL and SB had mild inflammatory responses. A significant difference was observed between MTAPPL and SB (p < .05). Complete mineralized tissue barrier formation was observed in MTAPPL, NCMTA and PPL with no significant difference (p > .05). SB exhibited incomplete mineralized tissue barriers, significantly different from NCMTA, MTAPPL and PPL (p < .05). The staining with CD34 was positive in all the groups on all observation days. CONCLUSION The favourable pulpal responses and induction of mineralized tissue formation associated with MTAPPL indicate its potential application as a direct pulp capping material.
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- Rafiqul Islam
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Section for Clinical Education, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Vascular Biology and Molecular Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan.,Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sapporo Dental College and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan
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Almeida LHS, Pilownic KJ, Tarquínio SBC, Felix AC, Pappen FG, Romano AR. Influence of Pregnancy on the Inflammatory Process Following Direct Pulp Capping: a Preliminary Study in Rats. Braz Dent J 2019; 30:22-30. [PMID: 30864642 DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440201902093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the inflammatory process following direct pulp capping during pregnancy. This experimental study involved 48 maxillary first molars of female Wistar rats. The procedures were performed in pregnant and non-pregnant animals (n =20 each). Direct pulp capping with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and restoration with a light-cured resin composite was performed in half of exposed pulp specimens. In the other half of specimens, light-cured composite was placed directly on the exposed pulp. In the control groups (n=4 each), no intervention was performed. Animals were euthanized at 3 and 7 days. All sections (three per slide) were viewed under an optical microscope. One previously calibrated pathologist performed descriptive analysis and assigned scores for inflammatory response and tissue organization adjacent to the pulp exposure. The Kappa value for intra-examiner variability was 0.91. At 3 days, in animals treated with MTA, inflammatory infiltrate was absent in non-pregnant animals while mild inflammatory infiltrate was observed in some pregnant animals. The inflammatory response ranged from mild to severe in both groups treated with composite alone. At 7 days, the inflammatory response was more intense in pregnant than in non-pregnant animals treated with MTA; while this difference were not evident in animals treated with composite alone. In conclusion, pregnancy may not influence the inflammatory process following direct pulp capping with light-cured resin composite, which was always harmful to the pulp; while the tissue response after the direct pulp with MTA were more favorable in non-pregnant animals.
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- Central Vivarium, Faculty of Veterinary, UFPel - Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, UFPel - Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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Trongkij P, Sutimuntanakul S, Lapthanasupkul P, Chaimanakarn C, Wong RH, Banomyong D. Pulpal responses after direct pulp capping with two calcium-silicate cements in a rat model. Dent Mater J 2019; 38:584-590. [PMID: 31105162 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2018-225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Bioactivity of Bio-MA, a calcium chloride accerelator-containing calcium-silicate cement, as a pulp capping material was evaluated on mechanically exposed rat molar pulp. Sixty maxillary first molars from Wistar rats were mechanically exposed and assigned to two capping materials: Bio-MA or white mineral trioxide aggregate (WMTA), and three periods: 1, 7, or 30 days. Nine molars were exposed and covered with polytetrafluoroethylene tape, as positive controls. From histological examination, inflammatory cell infiltration and reparative dentin formation were evaluated using grading scores. No significant difference in pulpal responses between the two materials was observed at any period (p>0.05). At 1 day, all experimental groups showed localized mild inflammation. At 7 days, dentin bridge was partially observed at exposure sites with few inflammatory cells. At 30 days, pulp appeared normal with complete tubular dentin bridges. Bio-MA with accerelator was biocompatible similar to WMTA and could be used as a pulp-capping material.
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- Panruethai Trongkij
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University
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- Restorative Section, Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University
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Kim DH, Jang JH, Lee BN, Chang HS, Hwang IN, Oh WM, Kim SH, Min KS, Koh JT, Hwang YC. Anti-inflammatory and Mineralization Effects of ProRoot MTA and Endocem MTA in Studies of Human and Rat Dental Pulps In Vitro and In Vivo. J Endod 2018; 44:1534-1541. [PMID: 30174104 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2018.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Revised: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Few studies have reported direct pulp capping in inflamed pulp conditions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the in vitro and in vivo responses of dental pulp during direct pulp capping using various pulp capping materials in inflamed conditions. METHODS Human dental pulp cells were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and cultured with Dycal (Dentsply Caulk, Milford, DE), ProRoot MTA (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland), and Endocem MTA (Maruchi, Wonju, South Korea). The expressions of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, dentin matrix protein 1, and dentin sialophosphoprotein were analyzed through real-time polymerase chain reaction. The maxillary molars of Sprague-Dawley rats were exposed for 2 days. The exposed pulps were capped with Dycal, ProRoot MTA, and Endocem MTA and sealed with resin-modified glass ionomer followed by histologic and immunohistochemical analyses. RESULTS The expression of IL-1β and IL-6 was increased with LPS and decreased by Dycal, ProRoot MTA, and Endocem MTA. Dentin matrix protein 1 and dentin sialophosphoprotein levels were decreased with LPS and increased after treatment with pulp capping materials.In the in vivo study, inflammation associated with Dycal was higher than that associated with ProRoot MTA and Endocem MTA at week 1, without any significant difference between the 2. At 4 weeks, inflammation was decreased, and mineralization was increased compared with week 1 in all 3 of the materials. At week 1, IL-6 immunoreactivity was strongly expressed. Dycal exhibited stronger immunoreactivity than ProRoot MTA and Endocem MTA. However, the immunoreactivity was decreased in all groups at week 4. CONCLUSIONS Successful direct pulp capping requires more effective pulp capping materials for the treatment of inflamed pulps.
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- Do-Hee Kim
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Oral Anatomy, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology and Dental Therapeutics, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea; Research Center for Biomineralization Disorders, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea.
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea; Research Center for Biomineralization Disorders, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea.
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Trongkij P, Sutimuntanakul S, Lapthanasupkul P, Chaimanakarn C, Wong R, Banomyong D. Effects of the exposure site on histological pulpal responses after direct capping with 2 calcium-silicate based cements in a rat model. Restor Dent Endod 2018; 43:e36. [PMID: 30483461 PMCID: PMC6237730 DOI: 10.5395/rde.2018.43.e36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 07/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Objectives Direct pulp capping is a treatment for mechanically exposed pulp in which a biocompatible capping material is used to preserve pulpal vitality. Biocompatibility tests in animal studies have used a variety of experimental protocols, particularly with regard to the exposure site. In this study, pulp exposure on the occlusal and mesial surfaces of molar teeth was investigated in a rat model. Materials and Methods A total of 58 maxillary first molars of Wistar rats were used. Forty molars were mechanically exposed and randomly assigned according to 3 factors: 1) the exposure site (occlusal or mesial), 2) the pulp-capping material (ProRoot White MTA or Bio-MA), and 3) 2 follow-up periods (1 day or 7 days) (n = 5 each). The pulp of 6 intact molars served as negative controls. The pulp of 12 molars was exposed without a capping material (n = 3 per exposure site for each period) and served as positive controls. Inflammatory cell infiltration and reparative dentin formation were histologically evaluated at 1 and 7 days using grading scores. Results At 1 day, localized mild inflammation was detected in most teeth in all experimental groups. At 7 days, continuous/discontinuous calcified bridges were formed at exposure sites with no or few inflammatory cells. No significant differences in pulpal response according to the exposure site or calcium-silicate cement were observed. Conclusions The location of the exposure site had no effect on rat pulpal healing. However, mesial exposures could be performed easily, with more consistent results. The pulpal responses were not significantly different between the 2 capping materials.
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- Panruethai Trongkij
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Restorative Section, Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Genari B, Ferreira MBC, Medeiros LF, de Freitas JS, Cioato SG, da Silva Torres IL, Pohlmann AR, Guterres SS, Leitune VCB, Collares FCM, Samuel SMW. Anti-inflammatory effect of an adhesive resin containing indomethacin-loaded nanocapsules. Arch Oral Biol 2017; 84:106-111. [PMID: 28982032 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2017.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2016] [Revised: 09/15/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of an adhesive resin containing indomethacin-loaded nanocapsules in rat model. DESIGN Adhesive resin disks with or without indomethacin-loaded nanocapsules were subcutaneously implanted into right hind paw of rats. A week after surgical procedure, 2% formalin solution was intradermally injected into plantar surface of paw. Nociceptive and inflammatory responses were evaluated by formalin test. Paw edema by pletismometer and mechanical hyperalgesia by von Frey test were performed on day 2, day 4, day 6, day 8, day 10 and day 12 after surgery. IL-6, IL-10, and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) serum levels were determined by ELISA-sandwich test. RESULTS Group containing indomethacin-loaded nanocapsules (NC) presented lower edema in the right hind paw at 24h after formalin injection than those of the control group (CT) (P<0.01). NC group showed decrease in the nociceptive response in phase I (neurogenic pain) compared to CT group (NC - 66.86±22.83s X CT - 130.17±35.83s, P<0.001). NC group presented supporting higher intensity of stimulus on days 8 and 12 (24h and 72h after formalin injection) (P<0.01 and P<0.02 respectively). The IL-6 serum level was also significantly higher in the NC group than CT group (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that an adhesive resin containing indomethacin-loaded nanocapsules has anti-inflammatory and nociceptive activities in a chemical model of acute inflammation. The present investigation confirms an adhesive resin with drug-loaded nanocapsules may be useful for improving therapeutic effect for adhesives to be used in deep cavities.
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- Bruna Genari
- Dental Materials Laboratory, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; School of Dentistry, University of Federal District, Brasilia, DF, Brazil
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- Pharmacology and Therapeutic - Department of Pharmacology, ICBS, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Pharmacology and Therapeutic - Department of Pharmacology, ICBS, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Pharmacology of Pain and Neuromodulation Laboratory, Pre-clinical Researchs, Department of Pharmacology, ICBS, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Animal Experimentation Unit and Graduate Research Group, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Pharmacology and Therapeutic - Department of Pharmacology, ICBS, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Pharmacology of Pain and Neuromodulation Laboratory, Pre-clinical Researchs, Department of Pharmacology, ICBS, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Animal Experimentation Unit and Graduate Research Group, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Pharmacology and Therapeutic - Department of Pharmacology, ICBS, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Pharmacology of Pain and Neuromodulation Laboratory, Pre-clinical Researchs, Department of Pharmacology, ICBS, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Animal Experimentation Unit and Graduate Research Group, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Pharmacology and Therapeutic - Department of Pharmacology, ICBS, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Pharmacology of Pain and Neuromodulation Laboratory, Pre-clinical Researchs, Department of Pharmacology, ICBS, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Animal Experimentation Unit and Graduate Research Group, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Dental Materials Laboratory, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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- Dental Materials Laboratory, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Parirokh M, Torabinejad M, Dummer PMH. Mineral trioxide aggregate and other bioactive endodontic cements: an updated overview - part I: vital pulp therapy. Int Endod J 2017; 51:177-205. [PMID: 28836288 DOI: 10.1111/iej.12841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 209] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a bioactive endodontic cement (BEC) mainly comprised of calcium and silicate elements. The cement was introduced by Torabinejad in the 1990s and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to be used in the United States in 1997. A number of new BECs have also been introduced to the market, including BioAggregate, Biodentine, BioRoot RCS, calcium-enriched mixture cement, Endo-CPM, Endocem, EndoSequence, EndoBinder, EndoSeal MTA, iRoot, MicroMega MTA, MTA Bio, MTA Fillapex, MTA Plus, NeoMTA Plus, OrthoMTA, Quick-Set, RetroMTA, Tech Biosealer and TheraCal LC. It has been claimed that these materials have properties similar to those of MTA without its drawbacks. In this article, the chemical composition and the application of MTA and other BECs for vital pulp therapy (VPT), including indirect pulp cap, direct pulp cap, partial pulpotomy, pulpotomy and partial pulpectomy, have been reviewed and compared. Based on selected keywords, all papers regarding chemical composition and VPT applications of BECs had been reviewed. Most of the materials had calcium and silicate in their composition. Instead of referring to the cements based on their chemical compositions, we suggest the term 'bioactive endodontic cements (BECs)', which seems more appropriate for these materials because, in spite of differences in their chemical compositions, bioactivity is a common property for all of them. Numerous articles were found regarding use of BECs as VPT agents for indirect and direct pulp capping, partial pulpotomy and cervical pulpotomy. Most of these investigations used MTA for VPT. In most studies, newly introduced materials have been compared to MTA. Some of the BECs have shown promising results; however, the number of their studies compared to investigations on MTA is limited. Most studies had several methodological shortcomings. Future investigations with rigorous methods and materials are needed.
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- M Parirokh
- Endodontology Research Center, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Evaluation of Pulp Response to Novel Bioactive Glass Pulp Capping Materials. J Endod 2017; 43:1647-1650. [PMID: 28864220 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2017.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2016] [Revised: 02/27/2017] [Accepted: 03/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to investigate dental pulp responses to novel bioactive glass (BG) pulp capping materials after direct pulp capping in vivo. METHODS Novel BG pulp capping materials are composed of powder and fluid. The powder is BG (82.36% SiO2, 15.36% CaO, and 2.28% P2O5), and the fluid is provided in 2 kinds: (1) phosphate buffer solution (BG-PB) and (2) phosphate buffer solution with the addition of 1 wt% sodium alginate (BG-PB-SA). After mixing the powder and fluid, BG-PB and BG-PB-SA were prepared. Cavities with mechanical pulp exposure were prepared on maxillary first molars of Wistar rats. The exposures were randomly capped with BG-PB, BG-PB-SA, or mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). After 1 (n = 6) and 4 weeks (n = 8), maxillary segments were obtained and prepared for histologic analysis with a scoring system. Statistical analysis was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests with the significance set at .05. RESULTS After 1 week, few inflammatory cells were present in the BG-PB, BG-PB-SA, and MTA groups. Moreover, a thin layer of newly generated matrix was observed in most specimens. After 4 weeks, all specimens from the 3 groups formed a heavy dentin bridge. BG-PB and BG-PB-SA groups exhibited no or slight inflammatory response, whereas the MTA group exhibited a slight to moderate inflammatory response. No significant difference was observed in pulp inflammation and dentin formation among the 3 groups at either time point (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS When used as a pulp capping agent, BG-PB and BG-PB-SA had similar favorable cellular and inflammatory pulp responses to those of MTA. Therefore, BG is a promising pulp capping material.
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Antimicrobial effect and physicochemical properties of an adhesive system containing nanocapsules. Dent Mater 2017; 33:735-742. [PMID: 28449922 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2017.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 04/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To incorporate indomethacin and triclosan-loaded nanocapsules into primer and adhesive, and evaluate its properties. METHODS Indomethacin and triclosan were encapsulated by deposition of preformed polymer and subsequently characterized regarding morphology, particle size, drug content and cytotoxicity. Nanocapsules (NCs) were incorporated into primer at 2% and into adhesive at 1, 2, 5, and 10% concentrations. Degree of conversion (DC) and softening in ethanol of the adhesive were evaluated. Drug release and drug diffusion through dentin was quantified by high performance liquid chromatography. Antimicrobial test was performed until 96h. RESULTS Spherical and biocompatible NCs presented mean size of 159nm. Drugs content was 3mg indomethacin/g powder and 2mg triclosan/g powder. Incorporating NCs in adhesive showed no influence in DC (p=0.335). The addition of 2% of NCs showed no influence in softening in ethanol (p>0.05). After 120h, 93% of indomethacin and 80% of triclosan were released from primer, 20% of indomethacin and 17% of triclosan were released from adhesive with 10% of NCs. Indomethacin showed diffusion through dentin. In 24h, adhesive containing 2 and 5% of NCs using primer with NCs showed antimicrobial effect. In 96h, adhesives containing different concentration of NCs promoted antimicrobial effect. CONCLUSIONS Indomethacin and triclosan-loaded nanocapsules were successfully incorporated into primer and adhesive, promoting controlled drugs release, indomethacin diffusion through dentin and antimicrobial effect without compromising its physicochemical properties. SIGNIFICANCE Indomethacin and triclosan-loaded nanocapsules have potential to prevent recurrent caries and to be used in deep cavities controlling pulpar inflammatory process.
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Linsuwanont P, Wimonsutthikul K, Pothimoke U, Santiwong B. Treatment Outcomes of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Pulpotomy in Vital Permanent Teeth with Carious Pulp Exposure: The Retrospective Study. J Endod 2017; 43:225-230. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2016.10.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2016] [Revised: 10/14/2016] [Accepted: 10/17/2016] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Effects of pre-reacted glass-ionomer cement on the viability and odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp cells derived from deciduous teeth. PEDIATRIC DENTAL JOURNAL 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pdj.2016.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Chang SW, Kim JY, Kim MJ, Kim GH, Yi JK, Lee DW, Kum KY, Kim EC. Combined effects of mineral trioxide aggregate and human placental extract on rat pulp tissue and growth, differentiation and angiogenesis in human dental pulp cells. Acta Odontol Scand 2016; 74:298-306. [PMID: 26807656 DOI: 10.3109/00016357.2015.1120882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the combined effects of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and human placental extract (HPE) on cell growth, differentiation and in vitro angiogenesis of human dental pulp cells (HDPCs) and to identify underlying signal transduction mechanisms. In vivo dental pulp responses in rats for a pulp-capping agent were examined. MATERIALS AND METHODS MTS assay. ALP activity test, alizarin red S staining and RT-PCR for marker genes were carried out to evaluate cell growth and differentiation. HUVEC migration, mRNA expression and capillary tube formation were measured to evaluate angiogenesis. Signal transduction was analysed using Western blotting and confocal microscopy. The pulps of rat maxillary first molars were exposed and capped with either MTA or MTA plus HPE. Histologic observation and scoring were performed. RESULTS Compared to treatment of HDPCs with either HPE or MTA alone, the combination of HPE and MTA increased cell growth, ALP activity, mineralized nodules and expression of marker mRNAs. Combination HPE and MTA increased migration, capillary tube formation and angiogenic gene expression compared with MTA alone. Activation of Akt, mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), p38, JNK and ERK MAPK, Akt, and NF-κB were significantly increased by combining HPE and MTA compared with MTA alone. Pulp capping with MTA plus HPE in rats showed superior dentin bridge formation, odontoblastic layers and dentinal tubules and lower inflammatory cell response, compared to the MTA alone group. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates for the first time that the use of MTA with HPE promotes cell growth, differentiation and angiogenesis in HDPCs, which were associated with mTOR, MAPK and NF-κB pathways. Direct pulp capping with HPE plus MTA showed superior results when compared with MTA alone. Thus, the combination of MTA and HPE may be useful for regenerative endodontics.
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- b Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Research Center for Tooth and Periodontal Regeneration (MRC )
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- b Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Research Center for Tooth and Periodontal Regeneration (MRC )
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- b Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Research Center for Tooth and Periodontal Regeneration (MRC )
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- c Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery School of Dentistry , Kyung Hee University , Seoul , Republic of Korea
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- d Department of Conservative Dentistry , Seoul National University Dental Hospital , Seoul , Republic of Korea
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- b Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Research Center for Tooth and Periodontal Regeneration (MRC )
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