Remineralization ability of two hydraulic calcium-silicate based dental pulp capping materials: Cell-independent model

O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar as propriedades físico-químicas e biológicas dos principais materiais indicados para capeamento pulpar direto. Revisou-se a literatura, nos bancos de dados Pubmed, Scopus e Scielo, entre 2007 e 2017, buscando artigos em português e em inglês, utilizando os descritores combinados: “Dental Pulp Capping”, “Biocompatible Materials” e “Calcium Hydroxide” como estratégia de busca. Foram obtidos 55 artigos em que 21 estavam em repetição e foram excluídos, dos demais 6 eram revisão de literatura, 3 eram ensaios clínicos e 25 estudos laboratoriais. Através de uma leitura crítica dos títulos e dos resumos, foram selecionados 10 artigos segundo sua relevância para o estudo. Os materiais mais relatados foram o hidróxido de cálcio, o agregado trióxido mineral (MTA) e o silicato tricálcio (biodentine®). O primeiro contém propriedades antibacterianas e biocompatibilidade, entretanto possui a sua alta solubilidade como desvantagem. O segundo apresenta resultados mais previsíveis que o primeiro na formação da barreira dentinária, melhor biocompatibilidade e boa capacidade seladora. O terceiro mostra maior formação de dentina terciária, promovendo um bom selamento marginal e mostra a menor solubilidade entre eles. Assim, os materiais MTA e biodentine mostram-se materiais viáveis ao tradicional hidróxido de cálcio.Palavras-chave: Dental Pulp Capping. Biocompatible Materials. Calcium Hydroxide.

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Evaluation of Resin-Based Material Containing Copaiba Oleoresin (Copaifera Reticulata Ducke): Biological Effects on the Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells

Biomolecules ◽

10.3390/biom10070972 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (7) ◽

pp. 972

Author(s):

Roberta Souza D’Almeida Couto ◽

Maria Fernanda Setubal Destro Rodrigues ◽

Leila Soares Ferreira ◽

Ivana Márcia Alves Diniz ◽

Fernando de Sá Silva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Stem Cells ◽

Dental Pulp ◽

Biological Effects ◽

Dental Pulp Stem Cells ◽

Nodule Formation ◽

Alizarin Red ◽

Pulp Capping ◽

Hsp 27 ◽

Dental Pulp Capping ◽

Human Dental Pulp

The purpose of this study was to analyze in vitro the biological effects on human dental pulp stem cells triggered in response to substances leached or dissolved from two experimental cements for dental pulp capping. The experimental materials, based on extracts from Copaifera reticulata Ducke (COP), were compared to calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2] and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), materials commonly used for direct dental pulp capping in restorative dentistry. For this, human dental pulp stem cells were exposed to COP associated or not with Ca(OH)2 or MTA. Cell cytocompatibility, migration, and differentiation (mineralized nodule formation (Alizarin red assay) and gene expression (RT-qPCR) of OCN, DSPP, and HSP-27 (genes regulated in biomineralization events)) were evaluated. The results showed that the association of COP reduced the cytotoxicity of Ca(OH)2. Upregulations of the OCN, DSPP, and HSP-27 genes were observed in response to the association of COP to MTA, and the DSPP and HSP-27 genes were upregulated in the Ca(OH)2 + COP group. In up to 24 h, cell migration was significantly enhanced in the MTA + COP and Ca(OH)2 + COP groups. In conclusion, the combination of COP with the currently used materials for dental pulp capping [Ca(OH)2 and MTA] improved the cell activities related to pulp repair (i.e., cytocompatibility, differentiation, mineralization, and migration) including a protective effect against the cytotoxicity of Ca(OH)2.

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Evaluation of pH changes produced by dental pulp capping materials: An in vitro study

Dental and Medical Problems ◽

10.17219/dmp/70845 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 54 (2) ◽

pp. 161-165

Author(s):

Elzbieta Luczaj-Cepowicz ◽

Grazyna Marczuk-Kolada ◽

Malgorzata Pawinska ◽

Marta Obidzinska

Keyword(s):

Dental Pulp ◽

In Vitro Study ◽

Vitro Study ◽

Pulp Capping ◽

Ph Changes ◽

Dental Pulp Capping

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Rapidly Curing Chitosan Calcium Phosphate Composites as Dental Pulp Capping Agents

10.20900/rmf20190002 ◽

2019 ◽

Keyword(s):

Calcium Phosphate ◽

Dental Pulp ◽

Capping Agents ◽

Pulp Capping ◽

Dental Pulp Capping

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Cytotoxicity and Bioactivity of Dental Pulp-Capping Agents towards Human Tooth-Pulp Cells: A Systematic Review of In-Vitro Studies and Meta-Analysis of Randomized and Controlled Clinical Trials

Materials ◽

10.3390/ma13122670 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (12) ◽

pp. 2670 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mariano S. Pedano ◽

Xin Li ◽

Kumiko Yoshihara ◽

Kirsten Van Landuyt ◽

Bart Van Meerbeek

Keyword(s):

Calcium Hydroxide ◽

Calcium Silicate ◽

Dental Pulp ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Capping Agents ◽

Human Dental Pulp Cells ◽

Pulp Capping ◽

Human Dental Pulp ◽

Pulp Cells

Background. In the era of biology-driven endodontics, vital pulp therapies are regaining popularity as a valid clinical option to postpone root-canal treatment. In this sense, many different materials are available in the market for pulp-capping purposes. Objectives. The main aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine literature regarding cytotoxicity and bioactivity of pulp-capping agents by exposure of human dental pulp cells of primary origin to these materials. A secondary objective was to evaluate the inflammatory reaction and reparative dentin-bridge formation induced by the different pulp-capping agents on human pulp tissue. Data sources. A literature search strategy was carried out on PubMed, EMBASE and the Web of Science databases. The last search was done on 1 May 2020. No filters or language restrictions were initially applied. Two researchers independently selected the studies and extracted the data. Study selection included eligibility criteria, participants and interventions, study appraisal and synthesis methods. In vitro studies were included when human dental pulp cells of primary origin were (in) directly exposed to pulp-capping agents. Parallel or split-mouth randomized or controlled clinical trials (RCT or CCT) were selected to investigate the effects of different pulp-capping agents on the inflammation and reparative bridge-formation capacity of human pulp tissue. Data were synthesized via odds ratios (95% confidence interval) with fixed or random effects models, depending on the homogeneity of the studies. The relative risks (95% confidence interval) were presented for the sake of interpretation. Results. In total, 26 in vitro and 30 in vivo studies were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis, respectively. The qualitative analysis of in vitro data suggested that resin-free hydraulic calcium-silicate cements promote cell viability and bioactivity towards human dental pulp cells better than resin-based calcium-silicate cements, glass ionomers and calcium-hydroxide cements. The meta-analysis of the in vivo studies indicated that calcium-hydroxide powder/saline promotes reparative bridge formation better than the popular commercial resin-free calcium-silicate cement Pro-Root MTA (Dentsply-Sirona), although the difference was borderline non-significant (p = 0.06), and better than calcium-hydroxide cements (p < 0.0001). Moreover, resin-free pulp-capping agents fostered the formation of a complete reparative bridge better than resin-based materials (p < 0.001). On the other hand, no difference was found among the different materials tested regarding the inflammatory effect provoked at human pulp tissue. Conclusions. Calcium-hydroxide (CH) powder and Pro-Root MTA (Dentsply-Sirona) have shown excellent biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo when tested on human cells and teeth. Their use after many years of research and clinical experience seems safe and proven for vital pulp therapy in healthy individuals, given that an aseptic environment (rubber dam isolation) is provided. Although in vitro evidence suggests that most modern hydraulic calcium-silicate cements promote bioactivity when exposed to human dental pulp cells, care should be taken when these new materials are clinically applied in patients, as small changes in their composition might have big consequences on their clinical efficacy. Key findings (clinical significance). Pure calcium-hydroxide powder/saline and the commercial resin-free hydraulic calcium-silicate cement Pro-Root MTA (Dentsply-Sirona) are the best options to provide a complete reparative bridge upon vital pulp therapy. Systematic review registration number. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020164374.

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