• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.217-225
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• 2020

Background: This study was performed to provide a long-term bacterial seal through the formation of reparative dentin bridge, calcium silicate-based pulp capping materials have been used at sites of pulpal exposure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mineralization-inducing potentials of calcium silicate-based pulp capping materials (ProRoot MTA [PR], Biodentine [BD], and TheraCal LC [TC]) in human dental pulp cells (HDPCs). Methods: Specimens of test materials were placed in deionized water for various incubation times to measure the pH variation and the concentration of calcium released. The morphology of HDPCs cultured on the specimens was examined using a confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM). Alizarin red S staining and alkaline phosphatase assays were used to evaluate mineralization-inducing potentials of the capping materials. Results: BD showed the highest calcium release in all test periods, followed by PR and TC. (p<0.05). All experimental groups showed high alkalinity after 1 day, except at 14 days. BD showed the highest cell viability compared with PR and TC after 1 and 3 days, while TC showed the lowest value (p<0.05). The CLSM analysis showed that cells were well adhered and expressed actin filaments for all pulp capping materials. Mineralization by PR and BD groups was higher than that by TC group based on alizarin red S staining. BD showed significantly higher alkaline phosphatase activity than PR and TC, while TC showed the lowest value (p<0.05). Conclusion: Within the limitations of the in vitro study, BD had higher mineralization-inducing potential than PR and TC.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.36.1-36.12
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• 2018

Objectives: Direct pulp capping is a treatment for mechanically exposed pulp in which a biocompatible capping material is used to preserve pulpal vitality. Biocompatibility tests in animal studies have used a variety of experimental protocols, particularly with regard to the exposure site. In this study, pulp exposure on the occlusal and mesial surfaces of molar teeth was investigated in a rat model. Materials and Methods: A total of 58 maxillary first molars of Wistar rats were used. Forty molars were mechanically exposed and randomly assigned according to 3 factors: 1) the exposure site (occlusal or mesial), 2) the pulp-capping material (ProRoot White MTA or Bio-MA), and 3) 2 follow-up periods (1 day or 7 days) (n = 5 each). The pulp of 6 intact molars served as negative controls. The pulp of 12 molars was exposed without a capping material (n = 3 per exposure site for each period) and served as positive controls. Inflammatory cell infiltration and reparative dentin formation were histologically evaluated at 1 and 7 days using grading scores. Results: At 1 day, localized mild inflammation was detected in most teeth in all experimental groups. At 7 days, continuous/discontinuous calcified bridges were formed at exposure sites with no or few inflammatory cells. No significant differences in pulpal response according to the exposure site or calcium-silicate cement were observed. Conclusions: The location of the exposure site had no effect on rat pulpal healing. However, mesial exposures could be performed easily, with more consistent results. The pulpal responses were not significantly different between the 2 capping materials.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.40.1-40.12
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• 2021

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to critically evaluate the quality, reliability and educational content of the information of vital pulp treatment videos available on YouTube. Materials and Methods: The keywords "pulpotomy" and "pulp capping" were searched on YouTube on 5th July 2020, until 60 English language videos of each search term with a duration shorter than 15 minutes were acquired. Video characteristics were recorded and Video Power Index (VPI) was calculated. Reliability and educational quality of videos were evaluated using the Modified DISCERN score, the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark criteria and Global Quality Scores (GQS). Videos were categorized by uploading source. Results: Regarding pulpotomy, 31.7% of the videos were uploaded by specialists and 68.3% were directed by non-specialists. In the case of pulp capping, the corresponding percentages were 45% and 55%, respectively. Videos uploaded by specialists had significantly higher modified DISCERN, JAMA and GQS scores compared to those uploaded by non-specialists. Endodontists tended to have the highest reliability and VPI scores. Conclusions: YouTube videos on vital pulp treatment contain low educational quality or incomplete information. Low popularity of dental pulp capping and pulpotomy videos may be attributed to the specialized nature of these procedures. As YouTube represents an important source for patient information about different health topics, reliable informative videos should be uploaded by specialized dental professionals.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.280-290
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• 2021

치수복조제는 치관부에 위치하기 때문에 색 안정성이 최종적인 심미성에 영향을 미치는 중요한 요소로 간주된다. 이 연구는 시간에 따른 치관의 색조 변화를 분석하여 치수복조제의 색조 안정성을 비교해보고자 하였다. 발거된 소구치의 치관에 와동을 형성하고 4가지 종류의 치수복조제를 충전하였다. 색상 변화는 분광광도계를 사용하여 재료를 넣기 전, 재료를 넣은 즉시, 재료를 넣고 1일 후, 1주 후, 2주 후, 4주 후, 8주 후, 12주 후, 16주 후에 측정을 시행하였다. Proroot white MTA^®와 TheraCal LC^®는 시간이 지남에 따라 지속적인 L^* 값의 감소와 ∆E^* 값의 증가를 보였다. 반면 Biodentine^®과 Well-root^TM PT는 유의한 L^* 값의 변화가 없었고 일정한 ∆E^* 값을 유지하였다. 방사선 불투과성 물질로 산화 비스무트가 포함된 치수복조제의 적용 시 치아의 색조 변화가 나타날 수 있으며, 법랑질의 두께가 얇은 유치의 수복이나 전치부의 심미 수복 시 치수복조제의 장기적인 색 안정성을 고려해야 한다.

• 생체재료학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.346-351
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• 2018

Background: Carbonate apatite ($CO_3Ap$) and silica-calcium phosphate composite (SCPC) are bone substitutes with good prospect for dental application. SCPC creates a hydroxyapatite surface layer and stimulate bone cell function while, $CO_3Ap$ induce apatite crystal formation with good adaptation providing good seal between cement and the bone. Together, these materials will add favorable properties as a pulp capping material to stimulate mineral barrier and maintain pulp vitality. The aim of this study is to investigate modification of $CO_3Ap$ cement combined with SCPC, later term as $CO_3Ap-SCPC$ cement (CAS) in means of its chemical (Calcium release) and physical properties (setting time, DTS and pH value). Methods: The study consist of three groups; group 1 (100% calcium hydroxide, group 2 $CO_3Ap$ (60% DCPA: 40% vaterite, and group 3 CAS (60% DCPA: 20% vaterite: 20% SCPC. Distilled water was employed as a solution for group 1, and $0.2mol/L\;Na_3PO_4$ used for group 2 and group 3. Samples were evaluated with respect to important properties for pulp capping application such as pH, setting time, mechanical strength and calcium release evaluation. Results: The fastest setting time was in $CO_3Ap$ cement group without SCPC, while the addition of 20% SCPC slightly increase the pH value but did not improved the cement mechanical strength, however, the mechanical strength of both $CO_3Ap$ groups were significantly higher than calcium hydroxide. All three groups released calcium ions and had alkaline pH. Highest pH level, as well as calcium released level, was in the control group. Conclusion: The CAS cement had good mechanical and acceptable chemical properties for pulp capping application compared to calcium hydroxide as a gold standard. However, improvements and in vivo studies are to be carried out with the further development of this material.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.240-244
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• 2012

Crown reattachment is the most conservative treatment which can be used to restore fractured tooth, presumably with sufficient strength, while maintaining original contour, incisal translucency, and reducing chair time and cost. However, in case of crown fracture with pin-point pulp exposure, we should cautiously minimize the irritation to the pulp and consider pre-treatment pulpal status, choice of pulp capping materials, choice of bonding system and treatment sequence during crown reattachment procedures. This case reports the considerations while crown reattachment with direct pulp capping using calcium hydroxide (Dycal, Dentsply Caulk).

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.200-209
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• 2017

본 연구의 목적은 Tricalcium silicate를 기반으로 한 3종의 치수복조재(Theracal $LC^{TM}$, $Biodentine^{TM}$, $ProRoot^{TM}$ white MTA)와 임상에서 통상적으로 사용되는 수복재인 복합레진, 레진강화형 글래스아이오노머 시멘트, 그리고 전통적인 글래스아이오노머 시멘트 간의 전단결합강도를 비교 평가하는 것이다. 이를 위해 중심구를 가진 아크릴 레진 블록 90개를 제작하고 각각 30개씩 3종의 치수복조재로 중심구 안에 채운 다음, 다시 무작위로 10개씩 하위 군을 나누어 치수복조재 상방에 복합레진, 레진강화형 글래스아이오노머 시멘트, 전통적인 글래스아이오노머 시멘트를 적용하여 총 9개 군으로 이루어진 시편을 제작하였다. Universal testing machine을 이용해 전단결합강도를 측정한 뒤, 입체현미경을 사용해 파절양상을 분석하였다. 연구 결과, Theracal $LC^{TM}$-복합레진 군이 가장 높은 전단결합강도를, Theracal $LC^{TM}$-전통적인 글래스아이오노머 시멘트 군이 가장 낮은 전단결합강도를 나타냈다. 복합레진이 수복재로 선택된 군들이 다른 수복재 군에 비해 높은 전단결합강도를 보였다. 전통적인 글래스아이오노머 시멘트가 수복재인 경우 $Biodentine^{TM}$이 다른 치수복 조재 군들에 비해 높은 전단결합강도를 나타냈다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.518-536
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• 1997

The purpose of the present study was to analyze the pulpal tissue reactions to several capping materials. 8 adult Mongrel dogs and 4 different capping materials (G I : Calcium hydroxide, G II : Bonding resin, G III : Glass ionomer liner, G IV : Bioactive ceramic) we-reused in the study. The results can be summarized as follows : 1. The formation of hard tissue barrier was observed to begin after 2 weeks in all groups with various forms or positions. 2. According to the result of statistical analysis, G I and G IV showed significantly higher degree of inflammation than G II, G III in 1-week samples(p<.05). And in 2-week samples, G I showed higher degree of inflammation than G II, G IV with statistical significance(p<.05). Howere, these inflammatory reactions have gradually dimiished with time resulting in negligible difference between groups. 3. No bacterial penetration was observed in any group. 4. Hard tissue formation was evident in all groups after 2 weeks regardless of material type in this experiment. Conclusion can be drawn from the above-mentioned results that the perfect marginal sealing after pulp capping procedure is thought to be the most important factor in determining the propgnosis of direct pulp capping.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.76-84
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• 2019

이 연구의 목적은 3종의 수복재료와 3종의 tricalcium-silicate 기반 치수복조제의 미세누출을 평가하고, 이들 치수복조제와 상아질 사이의 전단결합강도를 비교하는 것이다. 수복재료로는 복합레진(CR), 레진강화형 글래스아이오노머 시멘트(RMGI), 그리고 전통적인 글래스아이오노머 시멘트(GIC)를, 치수복조제로는 TheraCal $LC^{(R)}$(TLC), $Biodentine^{(R)}$ (BD), 그리고 $ProRoot^{(R)}$ white MTA (WMTA)을 사용했다. 소의 절치에 5급와동을 형성하여 이를 적용하는 치수복조제와 수복재료에 따라 9개의 그룹으로 분류하고 0.5% fuchsin 용액을 이용한 염색침투법을 시행했다. 각 표본을 절단하고 입체현미경으로 관찰해 미세누출 정도를 평가했다. 아크릴 레진에 소 절치의 임상적 치관을 매몰한 후 수평으로 절단해 준비한 표본을 임의로 3그룹으로 나누었다. 표본의 상아질에 그룹별로 TLC, BD, 그리고 WMTA 블록을 적용한 후 universal testing machine을 이용해 전단결합강도를 측정했다. 미세누출은 TLC + GIC, TLC + RMGI, TLC + CR, 그리고 BD + GIC 그룹에서 가장 적었고, WMTA + RMGI와 WMTA + CR 그룹에서 가장 많았다. 전단결합강도는 WMTA 그룹에서 다른 그룹보다 통계적으로 유의하게 낮은 것으로 나타났다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.176-184
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• 2024

This study aimed to compare color matching between single-shade composite resin-restored teeth with various pulp capping materials and the dentin surrounding the restoration through instrumental analysis and visual evaluation of the color difference. Fifty maxillary right central incisor acrylic resin teeth were prepared with standardized Class III cavities on the proximal surfaces. These teeth were divided into five groups: restored with single-shade composite resin only; Ultra-Blend^TM plus followed by single-shade composite resin; TheraCal PT^TM followed by single-shade composite resin; Endocem^® MTA premixed followed by single-shade composite resin; and Well-root PT^TM followed by single-shade composite resin. The color difference (ΔE_ab^*) between the restored area and the center of the resin teeth was measured using a spectrophotometer. No significant color difference was observed in groups restored with only single-shade composite resin, Ultra-Blend^TM plus, and TheraCal PT^TM. The visual evaluation revealed that Ultra-Blend^TM plus exhibited the best color matching score, whereas the Endocem^® MTA premixed and Well-root PT^TM groups showed significantly lower color matching scores than the single-shade composite resin-only group. When opting for single-shade composite resin usage for anterior tooth restorations with the aim of reducing chair time, pulp capping materials Ultra-Blend^TM plus and TheraCal PT^TM provide esthetically pleasing results.