Root surfaces after ultrasonic instrumentation with a polishing fluid. 2007

Andreas Braun, and Anna Cichocka, and Enas Semaan, and Felix Krause, and Søren Jepsen, and Matthias Frentzen
Department of Periodontology, Operative and Preventive Dentistry, University Dental Clinic Bonn, Bonn, Germany. andreas.braun@uni-bonn.de

OBJECTIVE The recently introduced Vector system is recommended to be used in conjunction with a polishing fluid containing hydroxylapatite granules (<10 Microm). The aim of the present study was to assess morphologic alterations of the root surface after ultrasonic treatment with the polishing fluid. METHODS Cementum of 30 freshly extracted human teeth was removed to a level of 4 mm below the cementoenamel junction. Surfaces were root-planed and conditioned with citric acid to remove the smear layer. Teeth were divided into 5 groups, with group 1 as the untreated control. Group 2 was solely treated with the ultrasonic system. In group 3, the ultrasonic system was used in conjunction with the polishing fluid. Group 4 was treated with a medium-hard toothbrush and the polishing fluid. Group 5 was treated only with the toothbrush. Specimens were evaluated by both light and scanning electron microscopy. RESULTS Dentinal tubules were not covered by a smear layer in the control group, whereas in group 2, a smear layer could be observed in some specimens. In group 3 dentinal tubules were always covered by a layer consisting of granules of about 2 Microm. In group 4 all samples showed a layer containing granules of about 5 Microm, and in group 5 a thin smear layer could be observed. CONCLUSIONS The use of a polishing fluid containing hydroxylapatite granules during treatment of the root surface results in a granular layer covering the dentinal tubules. This layer may reduce hypersensitivity after ultrasonic subgingival scaling.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D003802 Dentifrices Any preparations used for cleansing teeth; they usually contain an abrasive, detergent, binder and flavoring agent and may exist in the form of liquid, paste or powder; may also contain medicaments and caries preventives. Polishes, Dental,Dental Polishes,Dentifrice
D003804 Dentin The hard portion of the tooth surrounding the pulp, covered by enamel on the crown and cementum on the root, which is harder and denser than bone but softer than enamel, and is thus readily abraded when left unprotected. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992) Dentine,Dentines,Dentins
D003807 Dentin Sensitivity Pain associated with exposed DENTIN surfaces of the teeth. Dentin Hypersensitivity,Dentine Hypersensitivity,Dentine Sensitivity,Tooth Sensitivity,Dentin Hypersensitivities,Dentin Sensitivities,Dentine Hypersensitivities,Dentine Sensitivities,Hypersensitivities, Dentin,Hypersensitivities, Dentine,Hypersensitivity, Dentin,Hypersensitivity, Dentine,Sensitivities, Dentin,Sensitivities, Dentine,Sensitivities, Tooth,Sensitivity, Dentin,Sensitivity, Dentine,Sensitivity, Tooth,Tooth Sensitivities
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001672 Biocompatible Materials Synthetic or natural materials, other than DRUGS, that are used to replace or repair any body TISSUES or bodily function. Biomaterials,Bioartificial Materials,Hemocompatible Materials,Bioartificial Material,Biocompatible Material,Biomaterial,Hemocompatible Material,Material, Bioartificial,Material, Biocompatible,Material, Hemocompatible
D013499 Surface Properties Characteristics or attributes of the outer boundaries of objects, including molecules. Properties, Surface,Property, Surface,Surface Property
D014092 Tooth Root The part of a tooth from the neck to the apex, embedded in the alveolar process and covered with cementum. A root may be single or divided into several branches, usually identified by their relative position, e.g., lingual root or buccal root. Single-rooted teeth include mandibular first and second premolars and the maxillary second premolar teeth. The maxillary first premolar has two roots in most cases. Maxillary molars have three roots. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p690) Root, Tooth,Roots, Tooth,Tooth Roots
D014464 Ultrasonic Therapy The use of focused, high-frequency sound waves to produce local hyperthermia in certain diseased or injured parts of the body or to destroy the diseased tissue. Therapeutic Ultrasound,Ultrasound Therapy,Therapy, Ultrasonic,Therapies, Ultrasonic,Therapies, Ultrasound,Therapy, Ultrasound,Ultrasonic Therapies,Ultrasound Therapies,Ultrasound, Therapeutic
D016369 Smear Layer Adherent debris produced when cutting the enamel or dentin in cavity preparation. It is about 1 micron thick and its composition reflects the underlying dentin, although different quantities and qualities of smear layer can be produced by the various instrumentation techniques. Its function is presumed to be protective, as it lowers dentin permeability. However, it masks the underlying dentin and interferes with attempts to bond dental material to the dentin. Layer, Smear
D016745 Root Planing A procedure for smoothing of the roughened root surface or cementum of a tooth after subgingival curettage or scaling, as part of periodontal therapy. Planing, Root,Planings, Root,Root Planings

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