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Ultrasonic agitation reduces the time of calcium hydroxide antimicrobial effect and enhances its penetrability

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Author(s):
de Andrade, Flaviana Bombarda [1] ; da Silva Munhoz Vasconcelos, Layla Reginna [1] ; Pereira, Thais Cristina [1] ; Garcia, Roberto Brandao [1] ; Bramante, Clovis Monteiro [1] ; Duarte, Marco Antonio Hungaro [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Bauru Sch Dent, Dept Operat Dent Endodont & Dent Mat, Bauru, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE; v. 32, n. 12 DEC 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Objectives: The objective of the present work was to evaluate the ultrasonic agitation, time and vehicle (propylene glycol or distilled water) on the antimicrobial potential and penetrability of calcium hydroxide pastes on infected dentin by means of Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) and microbiological culture (MC). Materials and methods: Dentin specimens were infected with Enterococcus faecalis using a new contamination protocol of 5 days. The specimens were divided into eight groups and dressed with the pastes for 7 or 15 days: G1) calcium hydroxide (CH) + propylene glycol (prop)/7 days (d), G2) CH + prop/7d + ultrasonic agitation (U), G3) CH + distilled water (dw)/7d, G4) CH + dw/7d + U, G5) CH + prop/15d, G6) CH + prop/15d + U, G7) CH + dw/15d, G8) CH + dw/15d + U. The ultrasonic activation was made for 1 min in both directions with a plain point insert. After medications removal, the images obtained by CLSM showed the viable (green) and dead (red) bacteria with Live and Dead dye. By the MC, the dentinal wall debris obtained by burs were collected for colony counts. For the penetration test, the Rodamine B dye was added to the CH pastes and analyzed by CLSM. Results: The 7 and 15-days CH + prop+U pastes performed better antimicrobial efficacy, followed by the CH + dw+U/15d paste. Conclusions: All pastes demonstrated better penetration and antimicrobial activity against E. faecalis when agitated with ultrasound, even in periods of up to seven days. The propylene glycol vehicle showed better results. Clinical relevance: Agitation of the dressing that remains for less time inside the root canal can optimize the decontamination of endodontic treatment. {[}GRAPHICS] . (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/20186-3 - Adherence factors and biofilms generated by root canal microorganisms
Grantee:Flaviana Bombarda de Andrade
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants