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De-Deus G, Santos GO, Monteiro IZ, Cavalcante DM, Simões-Carvalho M, Belladonna FG, Silva EJNL, Souza EM, Licha R, Zogheib C, Versiani MA. Micro-CT assessment of gap-containing areas along the gutta-percha-sealer interface in oval-shaped canals. Int Endod J 2022; 55:795-807. [PMID: 35383977 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To assess the interfacial adaptation (gap-containing areas) of two root canal sealers (EndoSequence BC Sealer and AH Plus) to a conventional gutta-percha (GP) cone (GP-sealer interface) in oval-shaped canals filled using the single cone technique. METHODOLOGY Sixteen teeth with oval-shaped canals were selected, scanned in a micro-computed tomographic device, and pair-matched according to the volume, aspect ratio and configuration of root canals. Root canals were then sequentially prepared with WaveOne Gold Primary and Large instruments, followed by filling with WaveOne Large GP points associated with either the premixed calcium-silicate EndoSequence BC Sealer or the epoxy resin-based AH Plus sealer (n = 8 per group) using the single cone technique. After 7 days stored in phosphate-buffered saline solution at 37°C, the specimens were rescanned and the reconstructed images segmented in order to differentiate the filling materials (sealer and GP cone) to the dentine. A total of 453 cross-sectional slices were assessed and categorized according to the presence or absence of gaps at the GP-sealer interface. Mann-Whitney U-test verified the differences between groups and were considered significant at alpha = 5%. RESULTS Gaps were non-homogenously distributed in two-dimensional axial cross-section images and none of the specimens showed completely gap-free areas along the entire GP-sealer interface. Root canals filled with EndoSequence BC Sealer and AH Plus displayed 171 (37.75%) and 136 (30.02%) slices with gaps in the GP-sealer interface and these frequencies were statistically significant (p = .000). CONCLUSIONS Although none of the specimens had a gap-free area along the entire GP-sealer interface, oval canals filled with AH Plus showed less gaps than the ones filled with EndoSequence BC Sealer.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gustavo De-Deus
- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry II, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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De-Deus G, Oliveira DS, Cavalcante DM, Simões-Carvalho M, Belladonna FG, Antunes LS, Souza EM, Silva EJNL, Versiani MA. Methodological proposal for evaluation of adhesion of root canal sealers to gutta-percha. Int Endod J 2021; 54:1653-1658. [PMID: 33977555 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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AIM To compare the bond strength of an epoxy resin-based sealer and two calcium silicate-based sealers (CSS) to gutta-percha discs using a new method. METHODOLOGY Round discs of gutta-percha (n = 60), measuring 10 mm in diameter and 2 mm in thickness, were placed on a glass plate and a drop of each sealer (AH Plus, EndoSequence BC Sealer and EndoSeal MTA) was placed on their surface. Another identical disc was placed onto the first one and a standardized weight (0.0981 N) applied over them using a specially developed apparatus. Ten samples prepared for each sealer were submitted to a microshear bond strength test accomplished by a specially designed set-up coupled to a universal testing machine. The Kruskal-Wallis test followed by a post hoc procedure was used to compare groups considering the preliminary analysis of the raw data had indicated the nonadherence to a Gaussian distribution (Shapiro-Wilk, p < .05). Alpha error was set at 5%. RESULTS Overall, no premature failure occurred. All sealers had some degree of adhesiveness to gutta-percha discs but with a significant difference amongst them (Kruskal-Wallis, p = .019). The epoxy resin-based sealer (AH Plus) had significantly higher median shear bond strength values (1.43 MPa; 1.40-1.83) compared to EndoSeal MTA (0.53 MPa; 0.46-0.73) (p = .021) and EndoSequence BC Sealer (0.45 MPa; 0.34-0.46) (p = .023), whilst the lowest median value was observed with EndoSequence BC Sealer (0.45 MPa; 0.34-0.46) (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS CSS sealers had weaker bonding to gutta-percha when compared to the epoxy resin-based AH Plus sealer. The proposed methodology is an innovative and reproducible method for testing the bond strength of root canal sealers to gutta-percha.
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- Gustavo De-Deus
- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry II, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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De-Deus G, Belladonna FG, Cavalcante DM, Simões-Carvalho M, Silva EJNL, Carvalhal JCA, Zamolyi RQ, Lopes RT, Versiani MA, Dummer PMH, Zehnder M. Contrast-enhanced micro-CT to assess dental pulp tissue debridement in root canals of extracted teeth: a series of cascading experiments towards method validation. Int Endod J 2020; 54:279-293. [PMID: 32920829 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIM To validate a new method for the evaluation of pulp tissue debridement in the root canals of extracted teeth using an impregnation protocol involving potassium triiodide, a radiocontrast solution known as Lugol's, combined with micro-computed tomographic (micro-CT) imaging. METHODOLOGY The impact of NaOCl on the radiopacity of Lugol's solution was assessed using a two-fold dilution series of Lugol in distilled water and 5.25% NaOCl, which were then pipetted into transparent dishes and radiographed. To verify the influence of Lugol on the proteolytic effect of NaOCl, a dissolution test was performed using fresh bovine meat. Ten slices did not undergo any tissue processing, whilst twenty slices were fixed in formaldehyde for 24 h. After that, 10 of them were immersed in Lugol for another 24 h. Then, all specimens were placed in NaOCl and the time required for a complete tissue dissolution was recorded. For the last experiments (histological validation and micro-CT assessment), 8 extracted mandibular premolars with formerly vital pulps were immersed in buffered formalin, scanned in a micro-CT device, accessed, immersed in Lugol for 7 days and scanned again. Then, the root canals of 5 teeth were prepared and scanned, and the volume of remaining pulp tissue identified and quantified, whilst 3 teeth were histologically processed. The same specimens were subjected to histological assessment, and the images of the histologic sections were registered with the corresponding micro-CT images to verify whether the pulp tissue in the histological sections matched its counterpart in the Lugol-impregnated tissues identified in the micro-CT slices. RESULTS There was no discernible effect on radiopacity when NaOCl was mixed with Lugol's solution. Tissue processing did not affect the time required for the complete dissolution of fresh bovine meat. Histological evaluation revealed a correlation between micro-CT and histological images confirming the identification of Lugol-impregnated pulp tissue in micro-CT images. CONCLUSIONS The radiocontrast Lugol's solution was unaffected by NaOCl and did not interfere with its soft tissue dissolution capability. The impregnation protocol using Lugol's solution allowed the visualization of pulp tissue on the micro-CT images and the identification of pulp remnants after chemical-mechanical canal procedures.
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- G De-Deus
- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Department of Endodontics, Grande Rio University, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Bonsucesso Federal Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Nuclear Engineering Program, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Division of Endodontology, Clinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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De-Deus G, Belladonna FG, Zuolo AS, Cavalcante DM, Carvalhal JCA, Simões-Carvalho M, Souza EM, Lopes RT, Silva EJNL. XP-endo Finisher R instrument optimizes the removal of root filling remnants in oval-shaped canals. Int Endod J 2019; 52:899-907. [PMID: 30663790 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the performance of XP-endo Finisher R instruments when removing root filling remnants from oval-shaped canals using microcomputed tomographic (micro-CT) imaging as the analytical tool. Passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) was used as a reference technique for comparison. METHODOLOGY Twenty mandibular incisors with oval-shaped canals were matched based on similar anatomic features of the canal (volume, aspect ratio and 3D configuration) after scanning procedures. The canals were prepared with Reciproc R25 instruments, filled with gutta-percha and AH Plus sealer using the single-cone technique and retreated up to a Reciproc R40 instrument. After retreatment procedures, the specimens were rescanned, and the homogeneity between the specimens, the oval-shaped anatomy and the remaining filling material were confirmed. The pair-matched samples were assigned to two experimental groups (n = 10), according to the supplementary approach used: XP-endo Finisher R or PUI. Each sample was scanned after each endodontic procedure. The volume of remaining root filling material was quantified before and after the use of each supplementary approach. This analysis was performed considering the total canal (Student t-test) and also by thirds (anova procedure followed by a Bonferroni correction). Data were analysed statistically with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS The volume of root filling material at baseline was similar between the groups (t-test, P = 0.787). XP-endo Finisher R removed significantly more root filling material compared to PUI (t-test, P = 0.015), as it removed a mean of ≅32% material compared to 12% for the PUI. There was no difference in the amount of root filling material removed in the root canal thirds after using both supplementary approaches (one-way anova, P = 0.07 for XP-endo Finisher R and P = 0.886 for PUI). CONCLUSIONS Both supplementary approaches significantly reduced the volume of remaining root filling material from oval-shaped canals. The XP-endo Finisher R instrument removed significantly more root filling material than PUI. None of the supplementary approaches was able to render oval-shaped canals completely free from remaining root filling material.
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- G De-Deus
- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry II, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Nuclear Engineering Program, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Grande Rio University, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Capelo LR, Cavalcante DM, Leitão IA, Filho GC, da-Silva EA. Modifications of gastric compliance in dogs related to changes of extracellular fluid volume: a possible physiological role. Braz J Med Biol Res 1983; 16:73-6. [PMID: 6640174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Gastric compliance was measured with an intragastric probe connected to a water manometer in pylorus-ligated anesthetized dogs. Measurements were carried out in the same animal at different levels of extracellular fluid (ECF) obtained by expansion, bleeding and reexpansion. Acute isotonic expansion of the ECF volume shifted gastric compliance curves upwards and to the left, indicating that the stomach retains less volume than the control at the same intraluminal pressure. Conversely, the acute loss of blood shifted gastric compliance curves downwards and to the right. The data suggest that the ECF volume contributes to the modulation of gastric compliance.
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