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Made available in DSpace on 2019-10-06T16:41:49Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2019-01-01 Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) Objective: This study analyzed the effect of desensitizing and/or anti-erosive toothpastes on dentine permeability. Methods: One-mm dentin discs were prepared from human molars and exposed to EDTA solution (5 min, 17%). Initial dentine permeability was measured, under constant pressure. Specimens were randomly allocated into 10 groups: four anti-erosive toothpastes (calcium silicate + sodium phosphate, potassium nitrate, stannous chloride + chitosan, oligopeptide-104); four desensitizing toothpastes (arginine + calcium carbonate, calcium sodium phosphosilicate, strontium acetate, stannous fluoride); and two controls (regular fluoridated toothpaste, and human saliva). They were submitted to a 5-day erosion-abrasion cycling model. Erosion consisted of immersion in citric acid (2 min, 0.3%, natural pH ˜ 2.6, 4x/day), followed by 1 h exposure to human saliva. Specimens were brushed for 15 s (2 N, 45 strokes) with the toothpaste slurries (total exposure time of 2 min). After 5 cycles, the final dentine permeability was determined. Dentine permeability change was calculated as a percentage of the initial hydraulic conductance (%Lp). Data were analyzed with one-way ANOVA and Tukey tests (α=0.05). Results: The toothpastes calcium silicate + sodium phosphate and potassium nitrate, showed significant decrease in %Lp, with no difference between them. The regular fluoridated toothpaste also decreased the %Lp, not differing from potassium nitrate. No desensitizing toothpaste showed change in %Lp. Human saliva, oligopeptide-104 and stannous chloride + chitosan presented significant increase in %Lp, without difference between them. Conclusion: Calcium silicate + sodium phosphate, potassium nitrate, and the regular fluoridated toothpaste decreased dentine permeability, whereas the desensitizing toothpastes tested did not. Clinical relevance: Toothpastes had distinct impacts on dentine permeability, which may reflect a variable effect on the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity. Within the limitations of a laboratory-based study, toothpastes with an anti-erosive claim could also be effective in reducing the pain in dentine hypersensitivity. Department of Restorative Dentistry School of Dentistry University of São Paulo Cidade Universitária, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 2227 Department of Restorative Dentistry Institute of Science and Technology São Paulo State University - UNESP, Av. Eng. Francisco José Longo 777, São José dos Campos Department of Restorative Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7 Department of Restorative Dentistry Institute of Science and Technology São Paulo State University - UNESP, Av. Eng. Francisco José Longo 777, São José dos Campos FAPESP: #2015/14117-2

Background/purpose: Acidic diet is one major cause of dentine hypersensitivity. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of different tropical fruit juices on dentine permeability and their erosive ability to remove the smear layer in extracted human teeth. Materials and methods: Thirty-six noncarious human premolars were used, and the dentine was exposed at the tip of the buccal cusp by cutting a cavity (diameter 3 mm, depth 3 mm). Permeability of the dentine was tested under different conditions: with a smear layer and 5 minutes after the application of freshly squeezed green mango, lime, tamarind, and starfruit juices. The smear layer was created before each treatment by gently cutting the dentine with a diamond bur. In the final treatment, the dentine was etched with 37% phosphoric acid for 30 seconds. The erosive ability of these fruit juices to remove the smear layer was also examined using a scanning electron microscope. Results: Results revealed that application of green mango, tamarind, lime, and starfruit juices for 5 minutes significantly increased dentine permeability by 128.2%, 73.4%, 80.6%, and 70.4%, respectively (P

Dentine Hypersensitivity (DH) is a common symptom that patients present at a dental practice report to have a short sharp painful reaction in response to thermal, evaporative, tactile, osmotic, or chemical stimuli. Various methods have been but not limited to use of calcium carbonate, topical fluoride application and current use of hydroxyapatite containing dentifrices (Hiller et al 2018).Onwubu et al ( 2020) showed the remineralization effect of nano hydroxyapatite and its use in the management of dentine hypersensitivity. The purpose of this study is to determine effect of organic derived nano hydroxyapatite on dentine permeability

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness in reducing dentine permeability of three different toothpastes comparing with a sodium fluoride one. Dentine permeability was measured by a fluid filtration system. Dentin discs were randomized in four experimental groups and treated with different commercial toothpastes, as it follows. Group A: Sensodyne Rapid, with strontium acetate; group B: Elmex Sensitive ProfessionalTM, with arginine and 450 ppm monofluoro-phosphate; group C: Colgate Total Advanced , with 1450 ppm NaF; group D: A Pro-Expert , with 1100 ppm SnF2. After brushing specimens of each groups were assigned to two subgroups and: 1) stored in artificial saliva (2 h) and treated with 6% citric acid for 1 min; 2) stored in artificial saliva for 24 h. SEM analysis was performed to investigate dentinal tubules occlusion of acid treated and stored in artificial saliva samples. Dentin permeability proved affected by dentifrice treatments. The toothpastes specifically formulated for hypersensitivity showed significant effects concerning decrease of dentine permeability. SEM observations demonstrated the presence of dentifrice particles on dentin surface and inside dentin tubules. Stannous fluoride treated samples exhibited the greater tubules occlusion.

Objectives: This study was conducted to measure and compare dentine permeability reduction in Class II preparations, after restoration with resin composite or bonded amalgam, using either a multi-step or one-bottle dental adhesive system. Methods: An in vitro fluid transport model was used to measure initial dentine permeability in Class II cavities with an intact smear layer in crown segments from extracted human premolars. One week and 3 months after restoration with resin composite or bonded amalgam, using either multi-step or one-bottle dental adhesive system, the measurements were repeated and the reduction in permeability was calculated as a percentage of the initial values. The data were analyzed statistically using a one-way ANOVA and Least Significant Difference tests. Results: After 1 week the resin composite with one-bottle dental adhesive system provided the highest reduction in dentine permeability, whereas after 3 months the bonded amalgam caused the highest reduction. At both time intervals the resin composite with multi-step adhesive system provided the lowest reduction. (P=0.036 at 1 week, P=0.016 at 3 months). After 3-months storage in water a significant increase in dentine permeability reduction was found in the bonded amalgam group only (P=0.017). The reduction in dentine permeability provided by resin composite with one-bottle dental adhesive system and bonded amalgam in Class II cavities was similar at both time intervals. (P=0.182 at 1 week, P=0.750 at 3 months). Significance: The results of this study indicated that on the basis of reducing dentine permeability in vitro, resin composite restorations with the investigated one-bottle adhesive system was superior to its multi-step equivalent and bonded amalgam can also be preferred in Class II restorations.

Background and Objectives To evaluate the effect of Er:YAG and Nd:YAG laser on radicular dentine permeability when using distilled and deionized water and 1% NaClO as irrigating solutions. Study Design/Materials and Methods Thirty human maxillary canines were divided randomly into six groups. The root canals were instrumented with K files and the step-back technique. Group I, irrigation with distilled and deionized water; Group II, irrigation with 1% NaClO; Group III, irrigation with distilled and deionized water and Er:YAG laser application (140 mJ input, 61 mJ output 15 Hz, 300 pulses, and 42 J); Group IV, irrigation with 1% NaClO and Er:YAG laser application (same parameters as Group III); Group V, irrigation with distilled and deionized water and Nd:YAG laser application (150 mJ, 15 Hz, 2,25 W); Group VI, irrigation with 1% NaClO and Nd:YAG laser application (same parameters as Group V). During laser application the teeth were always filled with the irrigating solution. The tip was withdrawn gently in helicoidal movement from the apex to the cervical portion. The teeth were processed for histochemical evaluation. Results The Tukey test showed that the cervical and middle thirds were statistically similar (P > 0.05) and significantly greater than the apical third (P

Failure of apicectomies is generally attributed to dentine surface permeability as well as to the lack of an adequate marginal sealing of the retrofilling material, which allows the percolation of microorganisms and their products from the root canal system to the periodontal region, thus compromising periapical healing. The purpose of this study was to evaluate dentine and the marginal permeability after apicectomy and surface treatment with 9.6 micro m TEA CO(2) or Er:YAG 2.94 micro m laser irradiation. Sixty-five single rooted human endodontically treated teeth were divided into five experimental groups: group I (control), apicectomy with high speed bur; group II, similar procedure to that of group I, followed by dentinal surface treatment with 9.6 micro m CO(2) laser; group III, similar procedure to group I followed by dentinal surface treatment with Er:YAG laser 2.94 micro m; group IV, apicectomy and surface treatment with CO(2) 9.6 micro m laser; and group V, apicectomy and surface treatment with Er:YAG laser 2.94 micro m. The analysis of methylene blue dye infiltration through the dentinal surface and the retrofilling material demonstrated that the samples from the groups that were irradiated with the lasers showed significantly lower infiltration indexes than the ones from the control group. These results were compatible with the structural morphological changes evidenced through SEM analysis. Samples from groups II and IV (9.6 micro m CO(2)) showed clean smooth surfaces, fusion, and recrystallized dentine distributed homogeneously throughout the irradiated area sealing the dentinal tubules. Samples from groups III and V (Er:YAG 2.94 micro m) also presented clean surfaces, without smear layer, but roughly compatible to the ablationed dentine and without evidence of dentinal tubules. Through the conditions of this study, the Er:YAG 2.94 micro m and the 9.6 micro m CO(2) laser used for root canal resection and dentine surface treatment showed a reduction of permeability to methylene blue dye.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness in reducing dentine permeability of three different toothpastes comparing with a sodium fluoride one. Dentine permeability was measured by a fluid filtration system. Dentin discs were randomized in four experimental groups and treated with different commercial toothpastes, as it follows. Group A: Sensodyne® Rapid, with strontium acetate; group B: Elmex Sensitive ProfessionalTM, with arginine and 450 ppm monofluoro-phosphate; group C: Colgate Total Advanced®, with 1450 ppm NaF; group D: AZ Pro-Expert®, with 1100 ppm SnF2. After brushing specimens of each groups were assigned to two subgroups and: 1) stored in artificial saliva (2 h) and treated with 6% citric acid for 1 min; 2) stored in artificial saliva for 24 h. SEM analysis was performed to investigate dentinal tubules occlusion of acid treated and stored in artificial saliva samples. Dentin permeability proved affected by dentifrice treatments. The toothpastes specifically formulated for hypersensitivity showed significant effects concerning decrease of dentine permeability. SEM observations demonstrated the presence of dentifrice particles on dentin surface and inside dentin tubules. Stannous fluoride treated samples exhibited the greater tubules occlusion.

Objectives The aim of this series of studies was the development and validation of a new model for evaluation of dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) therapies. Materials and methods Roots from extracted human teeth were sealed with a flowable composite. In the cervical area, a 3-mm-wide circular window was ground through the seal 1 mm deep into dentine. The pulp lumen was connected to a reservoir of artificial dentinal fluid (ADF) containing protein, mineral salts and methylene blue. At increased pulpal pressure, the ADF released through the said window was collected in containers each with 20 ml of physiologic saline for a consecutive series of 30-min intervals and ADF concentration (absorption) was determined photometrically. The model was verified by three experiments. In experiment 1, the lower limit of quantification (LLoQ, coefficient of variation = 20 % and difference of 5 standard deviations (SD) from blank) of ADF in physiologic saline was determined by measuring the absorption of 15 dilutions of ADF in physiologic saline (containing 0.625 ng to 12.5 μg methylene blue/ml) photometrically for ten times. In experiment 2, long-term linearity of ADF perfusion/outflow was investigated using 11 specimens. The ADF released through the window was collected in the said containers separately for each consecutive interval of 30 min for up to 240 min. Absorption was determined and analysed by linear regression over time. In experiment 3, perfusion before (2×) and after single treatment according to the following three groups was measured: BisGMA-based sealant (Seal&Protect®), an acidic fluoride solution (elmex fluid®) and control (no treatment). Results In experiment 1, the LLoQ was 0.005 μg methylene blue/ml. In experiment 2, permeability was different within the specimens and decreased highly linearly with time, allowing the prediction of future values. In experiment 3, Seal&Protect® completely occluded dentinal tubules. elmex fluid® increased tubular permeability by about 30 % compared to control. Conclusions A model comprising the use of artificial dentinal fluid was developed and validated allowing screening of therapeutic agents for the treatment of DH through reliable measurement of permeability of cervical root dentine. Clinical relevance The described in vitro model allows evaluation of potential agents for the treatment of DH at the clinically relevant cervical region of human teeth.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the changes in dentinal permeability (i.e. hydraulic conductance) after prophylactic treatments performed using prophy-powders with air-polishing system or prophy-pastes on exposed middle dentine. The changes in dentine morphology were evaluated by SEM. Study design: Commercial prophylactic pastes and air-polishing powders were tested in this study. Dentine discs from human third molars were used to study the quantitative reduction of the dentine permeability under simulated pulpal pressure (20 cm H 2O). Further specimens were gold-coated and analysed using observed a SEM. Results: The results of this study showed different dentine permeability redaction based on the type of product employed (i.e. prophylactic paste or air-polishing powders). The use of Sylc bioactive glass and sodium bicarbonate were the most effective in reducing dentine permeability of the specimens. However, the air-polishing procedures performed with Sylc bioactive glass created a dentine surface devoid of exposed dentinal tubules due to the presence of a compact multilayered smear layer. Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief and Nupro NU-Solution reduced the dentine permeability up to 69.8% and 66.9% respectively. Conclusion: Although all the tested products are able to statistically reduce dentine permeability, Sylc bioactive glass is an innovative and effective product which completely occludes the dentinal tubules during prophylactic procedures of air-polishing. © Medicina Oral S. L.

Objectives: This paper reviews the evidence for dentine's permeability in order to clarify and emphasize its confounding effect on leakage test measurements, and hence the need to use special test designs to avoid its effects. Methods: The literature on the subject between 1887 and 1997, including 249 articles. Conclusions: The prerequisite condition for any tracer penetration test is that unflawed specimens are themselves impermeable to tracer. Entry of tracer then can be used to indicate correctly the location or severity of flaws. The relative impermeability of intact dental enamel permits such testing of the enamel–restoration interface seal, but the same is not true when using dentine, which is usually frankly porous to most tracers through its tubules. False positive results are very likely. Recent intense interest in dentine bonding agents has increased the need and frequency of these tests with dentine, but this serious confounding factor has so far generally remained unstated, and has only been controlled adequately in one study. If tracer penetration test results are to be meaningful, then adequate control is required.

This paper reviews the effect of dentine permeability on the bond strength of dentinal bonding systems and its relationship with the morphology of dentine. Deep dentine is more permeable than superficial dentine. Demineralization of dentine surfaces with acidic conditioners significantly increases permeability with respect to dentine covered by a smear layer. Several primers apparently leave intact smear layers as seen by scanning electron microscopy, but greatly increase the fluid filtration towards the dentine suggesting several modifications in the smear layer. Previous generations of dentinal bonding systems have been shown to be extremely sensitive to dentine humidity and permeability. By contrast, contemporary dentine bonding systems are not influenced by wet dentine. According to the Poiseuille-Hagen equation, small changes in the functional diameter of dentinal tubules can greatly modify permeability. Restorative materials are able to reduce the permeability of prepared dentine subject to location.

The classical hydrodynamic theory implicated fluid movement as a transducing mechanism in the production of dental sensitivity. This theory assumes that sensitive dentine must be permeable. Various measurements of dentine permeability are discussed, including: (1) factors that influence diffusive permeation across dentine; (2) factors that influence convective fluid movement across dentine; (3) osmotic activities of solutions; (4) comparison of evaporative and convective fluid movement; (5) the interaction between outward convective fluid flux on the inward diffusive flux of molecules; and (6) the importance of pulpal blood flow in the clearance of noxious substances from dentine and pulp, a balance concept. The variables involved in achieving good penetration of desensitizing agents in the presence of outward movement of dentinal fluid are also discussed, along with the presentation of a new hypothesis which emphasizes the importance of dentine as a dynamic physiological barrier that works in harmony with neurovascular elements in the pulp in an attempt to maintain the health of the pulp-dentine complex.

Esta tese de Doutorado apresenta três estudos in vitro independentes. Na parte 1, avaliou-se a permeabilidade dentinária após tratamentos dessensibilizantes de consultório e a resistência destes à ciclagem erosiva-abrasiva de 5 dias; na parte 2, avaliou-se a permeabilidade dentinária após aplicação de cremes dentais dessensibilizantes e/ou anti-erosivos durante uma ciclagem erosiva-abrasiva de 5 dias; e na parte 3, avaliou-se a perda de superfície dentinária resultante da utilização dos cremes dentais dessensibilizantes e/ou anti-erosivos em um modelo de ciclagem erosiva-abrasiva inicial. Nas partes 1 e 2 os túbulos dentinários dos espécimes de dentina foram abertos com solução de EDTA e a permeabilidade máxima inicial foi analisada (considerada 100%). Na parte 1, os tratamentos dessensibilizantes de consultório foram realizados e a permeabilidade dentinária reavaliada (%Lp-após tratamento). Em ambos estudos, os espécimes passaram por uma ciclagem erosivaabrasiva de 5 dias. Cada dia consistiu em 4 imersões em ácido cítrico (2 min, 1%, pH ~2,6), com exposição à saliva humana clarificada por 60 min entre os desafios erosivos. Trinta minutos após o primeiro e último desafios erosivos, os espécimes foram escovados em máquina de escovação (2 N, 45 ciclos) totalizando 2 minutos de exposição às suspensões formadas por creme dental e saliva humana. Na parte 1, foi utilizado um creme dental fluoretado convencional para todos os grupos e na parte 2, cremes dentais de acordo com cada grupo. Ao final dos 5 dias de ciclagem, a permeabilidade dentinária final (%Lp-após ciclagem) foi avaliada. Os mesmos cremes dentais testados na parte 2 também foram testados quanto à perda de superfície (PS) na parte 3. Para isso, os espécimes tiveram duas partes das superfícies protegidas com uma fita adesiva de forma a deixar uma área central exposta e, então, foram submetidos a 5 ciclos de erosão-abrasão iniciais. Em cada ciclo os espécimes foram imersos em saliva artificial (60 minutos; pH 7), e em ácido cítrico (3 minutos; 1%; pH 3,6). Então, os espécimes foram escovados em máquina de escovação (2 N; 25 ciclos) com as suspensões formadas pela mistura dos cremes dentais com saliva artificial, totalizando 2 minutos de exposição às suspensões. Para cada estudo, os dados de %Lp e PS foram estatisticamente analisados. Parte 1: Os grupos NUPRO e Gluma Desensitizer foram os únicos que apresentaram menor %Lp quando comparados com controle negativo (p=0,026 e p=0,022; respectivamente), em ambos os tempos analisados. Parte 2: Os cremes dentais Regenerate e Sensodyne Pronamel apresentaram menor %Lp em comparação com o grupo controle negativo (p

The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro dentine permeability evaluation of 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)-based desensitizing products using split-chamber model following in vivo application in the dogs for three experimental time periods of 1 week, 1 month and 3 months. Buccal enamel of upper and lower canines of nine young dogs was removed and flat dentinal surface was obtained using a water-cooled diamond bur. The dentinal surface divided into four quarters, three experimental and a control. Health-Dent and Gluma Desensitizing agent and Single bond were applied to respective quarters of one tooth, according to manufacturers' instructions. The last quarters were left as control without any applications. For the each experimental period, 10 dentine samples from each group including control were used to measure the hydraulic conductance values. The dentine discs were placed pulp-side down in a split-chamber device in which the plastic spacers containing the rubber 0 rings have a surface area of 1 mm(2) and permeability was measured by fluid filtration. The data were expressed as hydraulic conductance (Lp). Differences in dentine permeability obtained for the desensitizing agents against the control were tested for statistical significance using Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVA and Bonferroni-adjusted Mann-Whitney U-tests. Differences in permeability in three time periods for each desensitizing agent were analysed using Friedman's anova and Wilcoxon signed rank tests. All desensitizing applications caused decreased Lp values compared with the control Lp value at the end of 1 week. In the 1-month samples, between the Lp values of Single bond and control, no statistical difference was found (P > 0.05). At the end of the 3-month period, the Gluma Desensitizing agent had the lowest the Lp value (P < 0.05). The result of this study is that the topical application of desensitizing agents led to decrease in dentine permeability in the dog model. The Gluma Desensitizing agent provide the more lasting tubule-occluding effect than the other material tested in this model.

Objective The aim of this study was to determine the repeatability of apparatus designed to assess dentine permeability at two different pressures. Method Forty-five human coronal tooth portions were prepared and permeability was measured at two separate time points, 5 h apart, at 14 cm H2O pressure and then at 100 cm H2O pressure. Repeatability was determined using the limits of agreement (LOA) method. Results The results showed equal mean permeability of 0.6 μl at both time 1 and time 2 at 14 cm H2O pressure, and 2.7 and 2.5 μl at time 1 and time 2, respectively, at 100 cm H2O pressure. At 14 cm H2O pressure, the LOA were (−0.4, 0.4) μl and at 100 cm H2O pressure the LOA were (−0.2, 0.6) μl. Conclusion Although repeatability measurement at 14 cm H2O pressure appeared to be acceptable, the higher permeability values at 100 cm H2O pressure may make the latter the pressure of choice despite the small bias.

Apicoectomy is a surgical procedure that consists of radicular apex resection, eliminating periapical lesion. This study evaluated the effect of CO 2 and Nd:YAG lasers on root dentine permeability after apicoectomy with Er:YAG laser. Forty-four single-rooted teeth, obtained from the Endodontic Laboratory stock from the Faculty of Dentistry of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, were used. The teeth were instrumented with the step-back technique, irrigated with 1.0% sodium hypochlorite and sealed with Sealer 26 (Dentsply, Brazil) and lateral condensation. The samples were divided into four groups of 11 teeth each that had the root sectioned 2mm from the apex: G1 - roots were sectioned with a 4138 diamond bur with cooling; G2 - roots were sectioned with pulsed Er:YAG laser at the following parameters: 15 Hz and 250 mJ; G3 - roots were sectioned with pulsed Er:YAG laser and Nd:YAG laser (10 Hz, 100 mJ, and 1 W) was app0lied on the sectioned surface; G4 - roots were sectioned with pulsed Er:YAG laser and CO 2 laser (5 W, 10 seconds ON and 20 seconds OFF) was applied to the sectioned surface. The teeth were then impermeabilized with cyanoacrylate and placed in 0.5% methylene blue for 7 days. The proximal surface of the samples was removed for exposure of the sealed root canal and dye penetration was measured by means of microscopic evaluation. The results showed a statistically significant difference at the level of 1%. We conclude that all treatments presented microleakage and can placed in increasing order: Er:YAG (G2), Bur (G1), Er:YAG + Nd:YAG (G3); Er:YAG laser presented the lowest microleakage values, showing its viability for clinical use in apicoectomies.

Aim To examine the influence of the retained pulpal components on permeability of human dentine by monitoring drug diffusion. Methodology Twelve intact dentine discs were prepared from freshly extracted human third molars. The dentine surface on the enamel side was etched with 10% polyacrylic acid for 30 s. The drug diffusion test was carried out before and after removal of the retained pulpal components. Each dentine disc was inserted between two plastic chambers; enamel- and pulpal-side chambers, which were filled with 0.05 mol L−1 naproxen sodium (NA) and phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), respectively. After 10 min, the solution on the pulpal-side chamber was collected to determine the concentration of NA using a spectrophotometer. To remove the retained pulpal components and residual NA, the pulp chamber of each disc was washed out with PBS and placed in an ultrasonic cleaner. After removal of these components and the residual NA, the drug diffusion test was repeated. The inner surface of the pulp chamber was observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) before and after the removal of the retained pulpal components. Results The amount of NA that diffused through dentine into the pulp was significantly higher after the pulp chamber was washed out with PBS (paired t-test, P

The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the efficacy of a new resin emulsion (Pain-Free® Desensitizer) treatment for dentine hypersensitivity, for its ability to decrease dentine permeability. Crown segments were prepared from extracted, unerupted human 3rd molars by horizontal sectioning to remove occlusal enamel and the roots. The specimens were allocated in one of two groups: In group 1, the dentine surface was acid-etched to simulate the patent tubules of hypersensitive dentine. In group 2, the mineralized dentine surface was polished free of smear layer using a hydroxyapatite paste and ultrasonication. The hydraulic conductance of each specimen was then measured to obtain a pretreatment of control value. After a single treatment with resin desensitizer, the permeability was remeasured at 5 min, 1 day, 1 week and 1 month. Between measurements, the specimens were stored in buffer solution to simulate the solubilizing effects of saliva. Parallel specimens were followed by SEM examination. The results showed that a single treatment with resin desensitizer produced large, immediate, reductions in dentine permeability in both acid-etched and mineralized surfaces. In the acid-etched (group 1) specimens, the permeability returned to control values within 7 days, while the permeability of the group 2 specimens remained low even after 30 days of soaking. This simple treatment for occluding dentinal tubules may provide sufficient temporary reduction in dentine permeability to permit the development of natural desensitization.

Objectives and methods: The relationship between dentine bonding and the condition of dentine for four dentine bonding systems (All Bond 2, Clearfil Liner Bond, Scotchbond MP and XR Bond) has been examined. Different dentine conditions were evaluated and correlated with adhesion values. Dentine permeability was calculated using a hydraulic pressure apparatus working under physiological pulpal pressure (6.9 kPa), while remaining dentine thickness (RDT) was measured using pincer calipers. Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) examinations were effected to analyse dentine morphology. These evaluations were considered as an index of the condition of dentine. Shear bond strength tests were used to evaluate adhesion. Dentine samples after the bonding systems application were stored for 24 h under pulpal pressure before bond strength was tested. Results: Scanning electron microscopy examinations indicated that the application of bonding system conditioners caused the removal of smear layer, the demineralization of dentine and the formation of a layer of collapsed collagen fibrils in the intertubular and peritubular dentine. Primers were able to infiltrate the collagen fibrils. A layer of resin infiltrated/reinforced dentine (the so-called ‘hybrid layer’) was observed for All Bond 2, Clearfil Liner Bond and Schotchbond MP. Conclusions: Significant correlations were observed only for XR Bond, which proved very sensitive to RDT and dentine permeability despite the presence of smear layer. The other three materials did not show any correlation with dentine conditions. By contrast they showed the highest bond values.

Dentine adhesives are often placed directly on dentine from which the smear layer has been removed, the thickness of the dentine is minimal and the potential for diffusion of adhesive components into the pulp is greatest. The permeability of the dentine is one factor that should be critical to whether sufficient diffusion of adhesive components occurs to cause damage to pulpal cells. Dentine discs were prepared and divided into those with low-, medium-, and high-permeability. They were then treated with four different dentine adhesives, after which the pulpal side of the dentine was placed in contact with 1 mL of cell-culture medium. The medium was collected at 24 h intervals for 168 h, and was then placed on monolayers of human pulpal fibroblasts for 24 h. The response of the cells was assessed by succinic dehydrogenase activity (MTT method). The results showed that four dentine adhesive systems released sufficient components to cause suppression of cellular metabolism through dentine. High-permeability dentine generally allowed more diffusion of these components, but the effect of dentine permeability depended on the material. On the other hand, the time interval between the application of the bonding agent and collection of the eluant was consistently important for all materials. Materials were most cytotoxic at early intervals, and were generally less cytotoxic at later intervals, although there were exceptions and there was persistent (> 15%) suppression of cellular metabolism even at late (168 h) intervals. The results suggest that application of these materials to dentine, and particularly dentine with high permeability, poses a potential risk to the health of pulpal tissues.

Objectives: The objectives of this paper are to review the structure of dentine as it pertains to adhesive bonding and to describe the importance of resin permeation into dentinal tubules and into spaces created between collagen fibrils by acid-etching during resin bonding. The advantages and disadvantages of separate acid-etching, priming and adhesive applications are discussed. Data sources: Although not an exhaustive review, the concepts included in the review were obtained from the dentine bonding literature. Study selection: Attempts were made to critically evaluate what is known about dentine permeability and adhesion and what remains to be discovered. Speculations were made on a number of controversial issues that are not yet resolved. Conclusions: Acid-etching of dentine produces profound changes in the chemical composition and physical properties of the matrix which can influence the quality of resin-dentine bonds, their strength and perhaps their durability.

Toothpastes, mouthwashes, liners, that remove smear layer and increase the functional diameter of dentinal tubules may be responsible for hypersensitivity and pain. The aim of this study to evaluate in vitro the effect on dentin permeability of two mouthwashes proposed for periodontal therapy: Periogard with Sanguinaria Canadensis 0.03% (Colgate, USA) and Periogard with Chlorexidine 0.2% (Colgate, USA). Twenty-four occlusally sectioned crown segments from human extracted third molars were divided into four groups and connected to an in vitro hydraulic apparatus as described by Pashely et al. (1978). All groups were etched with 37% phosphoric acid gel (3M, USA) to remove the smear layer and to calculate the maximum permeability. In two groups, smear layer was recreated using #400 3M sandpaper disks. Finally, the undiluted mouthwashes were applied and brushed on the dentin for 3 minutes with a toothbrush (Colgate, USA). Each sample was then washed with water and dentin permeability was evaluated. Four measurements of permeability (expressed as hydraulic conductance in ml/min per cm H2O) were made for each sample the averaged. ANOVA tests and Paired Student's test were used where appropriate. SEM analysis was made on the same samples.

Objectives The exposure of dentinal tubules causes fluid movement and dentinal hypersensitivity. This study aimed at evaluating the dentine permeability after prophylactic measures performed on exposed dentine after immersion in artificial saliva and citric acid challenge. Confocal microscopy was performed to evaluate the percentage of occluded tubules (OCT%) and the changes in dentine morphology. Methods Prophy-powders and pastes were tested in this study. An oxalic acid liner was used as a positive control. Dentine discs from human third molars were treated with each material and the dentine permeability was evaluated using a fluid filtration system working at 20 cm H 2 O. Artificial saliva and citric acid were used for the determination of changes in dentine permeability. The percentage of tubule occlusion capability (OCT%) was evaluated using confocal microscopy. Results All the products used in this study were able to significantly reduce the dentine permeability of acid-etched specimens. The use of the bioactive glass and sodium bicarbonate showed the highest values in dentine permeability reduction. However, the air-polishing procedures performed with Sylc bioactive glass powder created a dentine surface resistant to citric acid attack. Conclusion Bioactive glass is suitable for treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity by creating a dentine surface resistant to citric acid attack.