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Filter by:This study is a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). The aim of the study is to evaluate the necessity to test the desired increased Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO) prior to restorative treatment of generalized tooth wear. Tooth wear is a physiological phenomenon, that when becoming pathological, can result in functional problems such as pain, reduced quality of life and esthetic impairment. Restorative treatment should be discussed with patients with severe or pathological tooth wear. The restorative treatment of generalized tooth wear includes restoration of teeth, separately, in increased VDO. The increment of VDO is based upon clinical parameters such as the amount of natural tooth tissue, the possibility to lengthen the anterior teeth in regard to an acceptable esthetics outcome, and the Free Way Space (FWS). The FWS is the intermaxillary space when the masticatory-muscles-complex is relaxed. Traditionally, it is believed that adapting to a new VDO results in clinical difficulties such as different speech, pain of the Temporo Mandibular Joint (TMJ), masticatory muscle pain, and increased masticatory muscles activity. The latter could result in an increased bite force and (possibly) an increased failure rate of restorations. Some operators, then, prefer to test the increment of VDO prior to restorative treatment to check if patients can adjust to the new VDO. This raises the question if the needed increment of VDO to restore worn dentitions should be checked prior to restorative treatment. The hypothesis in this study is that testing the needed increment of VDO prior to restorative treatment does not improve the restorative treatment. Patients with generalized severe tooth wear were included and restoratively treated with composite restorations. Prior to restorative treatment, patients were randomized to either receiving an acrylic Removable Appliance (RA) or no RA. The RA was worn for 3 weeks prior to restorative treatment and included the intended increment of VDO. These patients were asked to wear the RA during the whole day, except when eating. After restorative treatment, patients revisited our dental clinic after 1 month and after 1 year. Quality of life was assessed with questionnaires. FWS was assessed clinically. Restorations were checked for clinical acceptability, including small materials fractures.
In recent years there is a rapid increase in the use of computer aided design and production. Two main types of materials are used in the production of indirect CAD/CAM restorations namely resin composite based and ceramic ones. Mechanical properties and esthetics of ceramic materials are superior to resin composites but the advantages of intraoral repair, easy adjustments and polish of resin materials are undeniable. Improvements of mechanical properties of resin-based materials resulted in the development of resin composite blocks. 3D printed restorations, which can be performed as chairside in one session can be manufactured in case of any broken / chipping / debonding cases, without the need for repeated impression making. This saves time for the patient and the clinician. By using these 3D resin-based composite materials in fixed partial dentures, intraoral repairs can be performed. In addition, the high costs of burs and possible damage to the CAD/CAM blocks used in ceramic milling are eliminated when restoration are manufactured in printers with the DLP technology. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of 3D printed posterior resin composite FDP restorations up to 3 years.
The present study aims to evaluate the performance of direct restorations with bulk fill resins in molars with great structural loss, with endodontic treatment. The behavior of class II restorations in 68 molars endodontically treated with bulk fill resin and incremental technique will be evaluated by means of a randomized clinical trial with a two-year follow-up. This project aims to evaluate the performance of this new restorative strategy that can greatly contribute to restorations of posterior teeth.
This study will be a controlled, randomized, parallel group trial where the survival rate of direct and indirect restorations on removable partial denture abutment teeth will be assessed. For this, individuals with widely destroyed teeth and need for endodontic treatment, with at least one remaining dentin wall, adjacent to edentulous spaces in Kennedy Classes I and II will be selected. After the minimum period of one year the teeth will be reassessed through clinical and radiographic examination annually. All patients will receive oral hygiene instructions, caries disease control and endodontic treatment according to the need of each case. Prior to post cementation, patients will receive endodontic treatment through routine techniques that include use of rubber dam, mechanized instrumentation with NaOCl 2%, gutta percha and endodontic cement filling and condensation by the McSpadden technique. The preparation for post space will be done with a specific bur compatible with the diameter of root canal, and the same preparation cast post and cores. The glass-fiber posts (will be cleaned with 70% alcohol and receive silane application. The clinical protocol for direct restoration and confection of the composite resin core will occur in the same way, using the same materials: the dental structure will be etched with 37% phosphoric acid and rinsed, followed by the adhesive system and fabrication of the restoration by incremental technique according to the manufacturer's recommendations. It is important to emphasize that the direct restorative procedure will be carried out in the same consultation of the glass-fiber post cementation. In order to make the cast metal cores, the indirect impression technique will be done with prefabricated pins associated with addition silicone. In this technique, the lightweight material will be inserted into root canal and then, the pin will be introduced into the canal. Next, a prefabricated tray with the heavy and light material will be positioned for removal of the assembly, being removed after the setting time determined by the manufacturer. The mold obtained will be sent to the dental technician for cast post and core fabrication. All posts will be cemented under rubber-dam isolation using self-adhesive resin cement. In teeth where randomization is a metalceramic crown, first the composite resin or metal core will be prepared with a 3216 drill, in order to obtain 1.5mm wear on the proximal and free faces and 2mm on the occlusal surface. The margin design in form of a chamfer, preferably at the gingival level whenever possible. The impression procedure will be carried out using a molding cap and polyether, which will be removed in a tray with irreversible hydrocolloid. A temporary crown will also be made for the patient. The metallic infrastructure will be tested in order to verify its adaptation and transferred in irreversible hydrocolloid molding for later ceramic application. After application of the ceramic, the laying and adaptation of the prosthetic piece will be conferred, being the crown luted with self-adhesive resin cement. Once the restoration / crown of the abutment tooth has been made, the treatment will continue with the preparation of the removable partial denture. The teeth will always be prepared in the mesial proximal area. The delivery of the removable partial denture will be considered the baseline of the study. At this moment, the necessary adjustments and subsequent control of the prosthesis will be made after 24, 72 hours, a week and 15 days in order to check for possible flaws. After 6 months and 1 year of delivery of the removable partial denture, all patients will be recalled for clinical and radiographic evaluation of prostheses / restorations and oral hygiene conditions. This monitoring will be conducted by two evaluators until the end of the trial. All clinical procedures will follow pre-established protocols and the data of each patient and intervention will be recorded in the individual patient file.
Non-carious cervical lesion is frequently associated with gingival recession, resulting in a combined lesion that has a different treatment prognosis when the two lesions appear alone. The literature presents few studies that propose a multidisciplinary approach (restorative and root coverage surgery procedures) to optimize the treatment of this combined lesion. The previously proposed approaches and materials have limitations and an optimal clinical protocol has not been established yet. Thus the aim of this study is to evaluate a novel multidisciplinary protocol with two resin composites and two different adhesive systems through a randomized clinical trial and laboratory studies. 120 combined lesions will be randomly assigned to one of the following groups: NP + TE (n = 30) - Partial restoration of cervical lesions with nanofilled composite and total-etch adhesive system and periodontal surgery for root coverage, NP + UA (n = 30) - partial restoration of cervical lesions with nanofilled composite and self-etching adhesive system and periodontal surgery for root coverage, MH + TE (n = 30) - partial restoration of cervical lesions with microhybrid composite and total-etch adhesive system and periodontal surgery for root coverage, MH + UA (n = 30) - partial restoration of cervical lesions with microhybrid composite and self-etching adhesive system and periodontal surgery for root coverage. Restorations will be assessed using the USPHS criteria after one week, six months and twelve months.
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs); activated by the application of adhesive systems on dentin cause degradation of the collagen proteins and loss of bond strength in adhesive restorations. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) showed inhibitory activities on dentinal MMPs. It is hypothesised that dentin pretreatment with CAPE, as an MMP inhibitor, would be beneficial for the bonding of resin material and tooth substrate over the course of time. This study evaluated the effect of 5 % CAPE pretreatment on the microtensile bond strength of a nanohybrid resin restoration applied with total-etch or self-etch adhesive systems on 10 patients (12-18 yrs). Two standard cavities (3 x 3 x 4 mm) prepared on the occlusal surfaces of one of the two premolar teeth in each patient were randomly assigned into four treatment groups (n=10); 5% CAPE pretreatment and total-etch adhesive (TC), Total-etch adhesive (control) (T), 5% CAPE pretreatment and self-etch adhesive (SC), Self-etch adhesive (control) (S) followed by restoration and 3 months of intra-oral functioning. After teeth extraction, the specimens were stored in distilled water+thymol solution at 4°C to inhibit microbial growth and used in one week period. Dentin-composite sticks were obtained from each restoration for µTBS tests and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) evaluation. Failure mode analysis was performed microscopically. Data were analysed statistically using Repeated Measure ANOVA (p < 0.05). Dentin pretreatment with CAPE solution (5%) for 60 seconds significantly increased the composite resin restorations' bond strengths to dentin applied with either total-etch or self-etch adhesive system. Thus it can be used as an MMP inhibitor prior to the the resin restorations. However further long term clinical studies are needed to support the use of CAPE pretreatment along with self-etch and total-etch adhesive systems.