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Thickness and nanomechanical properties of protective layer formed by TiF4 varnish on enamel after erosion

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The layer formed by fluoride compounds on tooth surface is important to protect the underlying enamel from erosion. However, there is no investigation into the properties of protective layer formed by NaF and TiF4 varnishes on eroded enamel. This study aimed to evaluate the thickness, topography...

Antimicrobial action of calcium hydroxide-based endodontic sealers after setting, against E. faecalis biofilm

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract Enterococcus faecalis are gram positive bacteria that can mostly resist endodontic therapy, inducing persistent infection in the root canal system. Endodontic sealers with antimicrobial activity may help eliminate residual microorganisms that survive endodontic treatment. The present study aimed...

Effects of modeling liquid/resin and polishing on the color change of resin composite

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract Modeling liquids/resins have been used to build up resin composite (RC) restorations, although there is a lack of information regarding their effects on the color stability of the latter. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of the presence of modeling liquid b...

Biocompatibility and biomineralization assessment of bioceramic-, epoxy-, and calcium hydroxide-based sealers

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract Obturation of the root canal system aims to fill empty spaces, promoting hermetic sealing and preventing bacterial activity in periapical tissues. This should provide optimal conditions for repair, stimulating the process of biomineralization. An endodontic sealer should be biocompatible once it...

Effect of irrigation technique for removal of triple antibiotic paste on bond strength of MTA to root dentin

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract This study evaluated the bond strength of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) to root canal dentin after the performance of various irrigation procedures to remove triple antibiotic paste (TAP). A total of 56 single-rooted human mandibular premolars were instrumented using a rotary system to size 4...

Cytotoxic effects of new MTA-based cement formulations on fibroblast-like MDPL-20 cells

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The present study aimed at evaluating the cytotoxic effects of a novel cement called CER on periodontal fibroblast-like cells of mice (MDPL-20), in comparison with different formulations of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA), by means of the cell viability test (MTT) and cell morphology analysis. ...

Histomorphometric evaluation of strontium-containing nanostructured hydroxyapatite as bone substitute in sheep

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The aim of this study is to evaluate the biocompatibility and osteoconductivity in surgical defects of sheep tibias filled with 1% strontium-containing nanostructured hydroxyapatite microspheres (SrHA), stoichiometric hydroxyapatite without strontium microspheres (HA), or blood clots. Santa Ines...

Optimizing light-cured composite through variations in camphorquinone and butylhydroxytoluene concentrations

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The use of a free-radical polymerization inhibitor, butylhydroxytoluene (BHT), and a common photo-initiator, camphorquinone (CQ), to reduce polymerization stress in dental composite was investigated in this study. Samples were prepared by mixing Bis-GMA, UDMA, and TEGDMA at a 1:1:1 ratio (wt%), ...

Quantitative transportation assessment in curved canals prepared with an off-centered rectangular design system

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The purpose of this study was to assess the ability of an off-centered rectangular design system [ProTaper Next (PTN)] to maintain the original profile of the root canal anatomy. To this end, ProTaper Universal (PTU), Reciproc (R) and WaveOne (WO) systems were used as reference techniques for co...

Push-out bond strength of MTA HP, a new high-plasticity calcium silicate-based cement

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract This study was designed to investigate the resistance to dislodgment provided by MTA HP, a new high-plasticity calcium silicate-based cement. Biodentine and White MTA Angelus were used as reference materials for comparison. Three discs 1 ± 0.1 mm thick were obtained from the middle third of the...