In-vitro Study of Surface Changes in Fixed Orthodontic Appliances Following Air Polishing with Clinpro™ Prophy and Air-Flow®

2009 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 371-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benedict Wilmes ◽  
Shervin Vali ◽  
Dieter Drescher
Keyword(s):  
Air Flow ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Air Polishing ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Surface Changes

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation of Root Surface Changes by Air-Polishing using Glycine and Chlorhexidine Acetate Powder: An in-vitro Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Hardi Rajanbhai Shukla ◽  
Aditi Mathur ◽  
Neema Shetty ◽  
Barkha Makhijani ◽  
Balaji Manohar
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Root Surface ◽  
Periodontal Therapy ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Tooth Surface ◽  
Air Polishing ◽  
Biofilm Removal ◽  
Stain Removal ◽  
Surface Changes

Background: Biofilm removal is the central part of the etiotropic and maintenance phase of periodontal therapy. Commercially available injection water jets such as Prophy-Jet allows an efficient and convenient biofilm removal as an adjunct to mechanical periodontal therapy. But, due to the abrasive nature of traditionally used air polishing powders such as sodium bicarbonate, there is a continuous research going on for less abrasive materials. Aims: To compare the effectiveness of air polishing using glycine powder and chlorhexidine acetate powder on tooth surface as compared to ultrasonic scaling and also to evaluate the time taken for stain removal. Materials and Methods: Thirty fully erupted, single rooted teeth extracted due to poor periodontal prognosis were used in this in-vitro study. The sample teeth were divided into 3 equal groups and stained in coffee solution. The test Groups A and B underwent air-polishing with glycine powder and chlorhexidine acetate powder respectively. Group C was control group and underwent ultrasonic scaling. Time taken for stain removal was recorded. The sample teeth were also evaluated under a stereo-microscope and digital micrometer preprocedurally and post-procedurally to measure surface changes. Results: The study showed statistically significant results (p<0.05) when measurements of changes in surface roughness of samples treated with glycine powder air-polishing were compared with ultrasonic scaling and chlorhexidine acetate powder air-polishing were compared with ultrasonic scaling. Surface texture loss as well as time taken for stain removal was minimum with glycine powder and maximum with ultrasonic scaling. Conclusion: Air-polishing with glycine powder was least abrasive on root surface followed by chlorhexidine acetate powder air-polishing. This is because of the lower particle size of glycine which also covers larger area in lesser time.  

scholarly journals Salivary pH Effect on Orthodontic Appliances: In Vitro Study of the SS/DLC System

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1302
Author(s):  
António Fróis ◽  
Manuel Evaristo ◽  
Ana Cristina Santos ◽  
Cristina Santos Louro
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Corrosion Behaviour ◽  
Artificial Saliva ◽  
Ph Effect ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Salivary Ph

Stainless steels (SS) are the most-used alloys for manufacturing fixed orthodontic appliances due to their attractive set of mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and high corrosion resistance. Nevertheless, during regular orthodontic treatments–taking at least around 2 years–the intraoral environment inevitably degrades these bioalloys, releasing metallic ions into the oral cavity. In the first part of this in vitro study, the corrosion resistance of commercial SS appliances (brackets, tubes, and bands) was evaluated in Fusayama-Meyer artificial saliva at pH values of 2.3 and 6.8 over the course of 30 days. As expected, the results corroborated that salivary pH highly influences corrosion behaviour. Released Ni, Cr, and Fe were within dietary intake values. In the second part, a novel approach for oral corrosion prevention based on the chemical inertness of DLC materials is presented. SS surfaces were functionalized with biocompatible a-C:H-sputtered coatings and submitted to the same experimental conditions. The anticorrosion ability of this system was demonstrated, preventing the pitting corrosion that occurred on the SS substrates. Despite the galvanic coupling effect due to the presence of the Cr-based interlayer, this study enhanced the potential use of the reactive sputter-deposited a-C:H coatings in orthodontics.

scholarly journals SEM Analysis of Enamel Abrasion after Air Polishing Treatment with Erythritol, Glycine and Sodium Bicarbonate

Coatings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 549 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Sinjari ◽  
Gianmaria D’Addazio ◽  
Martina Bozzi ◽  
Manlio Santilli ◽  
Tonino Traini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Sodium Bicarbonate ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Dental Enamel ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Medical Systems ◽  
Air Polishing ◽  
And Control

The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the enamel surface topography after treatment with three air polishing powders: Glycine (A), erythritol (B), and sodium bicarbonate (C) (Air Flow Soft, Plus and Classic powders, EMS Electro Medical Systems S.A., Nyon, Switzerland). Fifteen extracted incisors were randomly divided into three groups of five teeth each, A, B and C, respectively. The teeth were blocked in plaster bases, washed, dried and half-covered with polytetrafluoroethylene strips before treatment. In this way, each half-treated dental element became test and control of itself. Comparative statistical analysis of Rq (geometric average of the deviations occurring in roughness profile) was performed. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis showed different degrees of surface roughness between the groups, decreasing after treatment. In addition, a statistically significant reduction p < 0.05 was present in group C (Rq mean non-treated 108.17 µm, 95% CI: 97.29–124.01 and Rq mean treated 86.78 µm, 95% CI: 80.63–93.70). A decrease in surface roughness post-treatment was not observed in group A and B. Therefore, it may be concluded that the air flow powders tested herein can be used on dental enamel to reduce the surface roughness due to function and the action of dental therapies.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine and Air Polishing System in the Treatment of Candida albicans Infected Dental Implants: An Experimental In Vitro Study

Antibiotics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pier Carmine Passarelli ◽  
Marta De Leonardis ◽  
Giovan Battista Piccirillo ◽  
Viviana Desantis ◽  
Raffaele Papa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Sodium Bicarbonate ◽  
Rough Surfaces ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Titanium Implants ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Air Polishing ◽  
Scanning Electron

Background: Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory disease with an increasing diffusion rate which can affect the long-term survival of a prosthetic rehabilitation. The present study focused on the decontaminating efficacy of chlorhexidine and air polishing system with sodium bicarbonate powder against Candida albicans, a microorganism which seems to have a superinfecting opportunistic role in the pathology. The aim of the authors was to investigate and compare the effectiveness of these treatments, commonly used in clinical practice. Methods: An in vitro study was conducted to analyze the effects of two widely used therapeutic aids for the disinfection of affected titanium implants: chlorhexidine (CHX) and air polishing with sodium bicarbonate powder (P). A qualitative and quantitative comparative analysis of the residual biofilm was carried out using a colorimetric assay (XTT) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observation. The experiment was conducted both on machined titanium surfaces and on rough sandblasted ones with the aim of bringing out differences in the therapeutic outcomes concerning the superficial texture of the implant. The null hypothesis was that no difference could be detected between the samples, regarding both the treatments performed and the nano-structural features of titanium. Results: The best results (on both types of implant surfaces) were obtained when combining the use of chlorhexidine and air polishing (C + P). A linear decrease in the optical density (OD) values recorded at three different time points (30 s, 1 min, 5 min) was also observed passing from the first to the last one. When observed under scanning electron microscope rough surfaces showed an extensive and highly structured biofilm, more complex if compared to the one encountered when analyzing machined implants. Conclusions: the present pilot study showed that rough surfaces can promote fungal adhesion and eventually hinder the outcome of a decontaminating treatment. For this purpose, the physio-chemical technique is always more efficient if compared to a single-technique approach regardless of the surface characteristics.

Effect of microbubbled water on the removal of a biofilm attached to orthodontic appliances – An in vitro study

2013 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mio Mukumoto ◽  
Tomoko Ohshima ◽  
Miwa Ozaki ◽  
Hirokazu Konishi ◽  
Nobuko Maeda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances

scholarly journals Assessment of Exogenous Pigmentation on Clear Elastomeric Modules: An in vitro Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-36
Author(s):  
Shaista N Ansari ◽  
Dhananjay Rathod ◽  
G P Rathod ◽  
Gazal Bisht
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Adobe Photoshop ◽  
Group A ◽  
Strong Staining ◽  
Group B

Objective: To assess in vitro changes in the shade of clear elastomeric modules from different manufacturers influenced by exogeneous pigmentation contained in everyday dietary substances.Materials & Method: The specimen comprised of clear elastomeric modules (Group A: Libral, Group B: TP Orthodontics) which were immersed in dietary substances: ketchup, coffee, tea, pepsi & methylene blue. Their hue, saturation and intensity were figured after 72 hours by methods of Adobe photoshop CS3 to mirror the module recoloring seriousness.Result: Significant difference was found between two types of modules analyzed in this study. Ketchup and methylene blue demonstrated higher staining potential compared to other staining media. Besides, there was no significant difference in staining contrast between tea and Pepsi.Conclusion: Ketchup and methylene blue are strong staining media, ought to be avoided by the patients opting for aesthetic orthodontic appliances. Elastomeric modules manufactured by different companies have differing staining potential. 

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