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Volume of sealer in the apical region of teeth filled by different techniques: a micro-CT analysis

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The volume of sealer in the apical 1 mm of teeth filled using different techniques was evaluated by micro-commuted tomography (micro-CT). Sixty-four maxillary central incisors were prepared using NiTi rotary instruments. Teeth were randomly distributed into four groups according to root canal se...

Effect of root canal filling techniques on the bond strength of epoxy resin-based sealers

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different root canal filling techniques on the bond strength of epoxy resin-based sealers. Sixty single-rooted canines were prepared using ProTaper (F5) and divided into the following groups based on the root filling technique: Lateral Compact...

Dental flossing as a diagnostic method for proximal gingivitis: a validation study

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT This study evaluated the clinical diagnosis of proximal gingivitis by comparing two methods: dental flossing and the gingival bleeding index (GBI). One hundred subjects (aged at least 18 years, with 15% of positive proximal sites for GBI, without proximal attachment loss) were randomized into fi...

Erosion and abrasion-inhibiting in situ effect of the Euclea natalensis plant of African regions

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract This study evaluated the effect of Euclea natalensis gel on the reduction of erosive wear with or without abrasion, in enamel and dentin. During two five-day experimental crossover phases, volunteers (n = 10) wore palatal devices containing human enamel and dentin blocks (E = 8 and D = 8). The g...

Six-month color change and water sorption of 9 new-generation flowable composites in 6 staining solutions

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract Color match and water sorption are two factors that affect restorative materials. Discoloration is essential in the lifespan of restorations. The aim of this study was to evaluate color change and water sorption of nine flowable composites at multiple time points over 6 months. 60 samples of eac...

Drying protocol influence on the bond strength and apical sealing of three different endodontic sealers

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of drying protocols (DP) on the apical sealing (AS) and on the bond strength (BS) of teeth filled with different sealers. The root canals of one hundred and fifty-six roots of maxillary canines were prepared with Reciproc rotary files (R50). Th...

Effects of chlorhexidine varnish on caries during orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of chlorhexidine varnish on the reduction of caries incidence during fixed orthodontic treatment. The literature searches involved The Cochrane Library, Medline, Scopus, OpenSigle databases and manual...

Marginal and internal fit of zirconia copings obtained using different digital scanning methods

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the marginal and internal fit of zirconia copings obtained with different digital scanning methods. A human mandibular first molar was set in a typodont with its adjacent and antagonist teeth and prepared for an all-ceramic crown. Digital impressions w...

Impact of specimen adequacy on the assessment of renal allograft biopsy specimens

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 49 (4), 2016
The Banff classification was introduced to achieve uniformity in the assessment of renal allograft biopsies. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of specimen adequacy on the Banff classification. All renal allograft biopsies obtained between July 2010 and June 2012 for suspicion of ac...

Transplantation and survival of mouse inner ear progenitor/stem cells in the organ of Corti after cochleostomy of hearing-impaired guinea pigs: preliminary results

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 49 (4), 2016
In mammals, damage to sensory receptor cells (hair cells) of the inner ear results in permanent sensorineural hearing loss. Here, we investigated whether postnatal mouse inner ear progenitor/stem cells (mIESCs) are viable after transplantation into the basal turns of neomycin-injured guinea pig cochleas....