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Analysis of primary tooth dentin after indirect pulp capping. 2008

Juliana J Marchi, and Andrea M Froner, and Hugo L R Alves, and Carlos P Bergmann, and Fernando B Araújo
Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of primary molar dentin after indirect pulp capping (ICP) by of color, consistency and microhardness analyses. METHODS The study design consisted of 3 groups: a test group of 13 primary molars that had been submitted to ICP with either calcium hydroxide or resin-modified glass ionomer cement; a positive control group of 15 sound molars; and a negative control group of 15 molars with deep acute carious lesions. The test group teeth had their restorations and pulp-capping materials removed and their cavity depth measured (mean depth=3-4 mm). In the positive control group, 3- to 4-mm-deep cavities were prepared. In the negative control group, the infected dentin was removed following the same parameters used for dentin excavation in a previous study by the authors. In all groups, the remaining dentin was analyzed according to descriptive standards (consistency and color). Microhardness was performed by a calibrated examiner blinded to the groups. Data were analyzed statistically by 1-way analysis of variance and Tukey's test (P <.01). RESULTS The dentin of all teeth in the test group became hard. Nine teeth had yellow-clear dentin, and 4 teeth had dark-brown dentin. Microhardness means (+/-SD) were: test group=40.81 (+/-16.28) KHN (Knoop hardness number); positive control group=62.73 (+/-11.24) KHN; and negative control group=19.15 (+/-6.99) KHN. Microhardness assessment showed no statistically significant differences (P <.01) among the groups. CONCLUSIONS This study's results suggest a mineral gain by the affected dentin after IPC, regardless of the protective base material.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008903 Minerals Native, inorganic or fossilized organic substances having a definite chemical composition and formed by inorganic reactions. They may occur as individual crystals or may be disseminated in some other mineral or rock. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed; McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) Mineral
D008963 Molar The most posterior teeth on either side of the jaw, totaling eight in the deciduous dentition (2 on each side, upper and lower), and usually 12 in the permanent dentition (three on each side, upper and lower). They are grinding teeth, having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p821) Molars
D002126 Calcium Hydroxide A white powder prepared from lime that has many medical and industrial uses. It is in many dental formulations, especially for root canal filling. Hydroxide, Calcium
D002327 Cariostatic Agents Substances that inhibit or arrest DENTAL CARIES formation. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed) Cariostatic Effect,Cariostatic Effects,Agent, Cariostatic,Agents, Cariostatic,Cariostatic Agent,Effect, Cariostatic,Effects, Cariostatic
D003116 Color The visually perceived property of objects created by absorption or reflection of specific wavelengths of light. Colors
D003188 Composite Resins Synthetic resins, containing an inert filler, that are widely used in dentistry. Composite Resin,Resin, Composite,Resins, Composite
D003731 Dental Caries Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp. Caries, Dental,Carious Lesions,Dental Cavities,Dental Cavity,Dental Decay,Dental White Spots,Carious Dentin,Decay, Dental,Dental White Spot,White Spot, Dental,White Spots, Dental,Carious Dentins,Carious Lesion,Cavities, Dental,Cavity, Dental,Dentin, Carious,Dentins, Carious,Lesion, Carious,Lesions, Carious,Spot, Dental White,Spots, Dental White
D003736 Dental Cavity Lining An inner coating, as of varnish or other protective substance, to cover the dental cavity wall. It is usually a resinous film-forming agent dissolved in a volatile solvent, or a suspension of calcium hydroxide in a solution of a synthetic resin. The lining seals the dentinal tubules and protects the pulp before a restoration is inserted. (Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982) Varnish, Cavity,Cavity Liner, Dental,Cavity Lining Varnish,Cavity Lining Varnishes,Cavity Lining, Dental,Cavity Linings, Dental,Cavity Varnishes,Dental Cavity Liner,Dental Cavity Liners,Dental Cavity Linings,Liners, Dental Cavity,Lining, Dental Cavity,Linings, Dental Cavity,Cavity Liners, Dental,Cavity Varnish,Liner, Dental Cavity,Varnish, Cavity Lining,Varnishes, Cavity,Varnishes, Cavity Lining
D003785 Dental Pulp Capping Application of a protective agent to an exposed pulp (direct capping) or the remaining thin layer of dentin over a nearly exposed pulp (indirect capping) in order to allow the pulp to recover and maintain its normal vitality and function. Pulp Capping,Capping, Dental Pulp,Capping, Pulp,Pulp Capping, Dental,Cappings, Dental Pulp,Cappings, Pulp,Dental Pulp Cappings,Pulp Cappings,Pulp Cappings, Dental
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

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