Effect of bioglass on artificially induced enamel lesion around orthodontic brackets: OCT study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Turki A. Bakhsh ◽  
Abdulsalam A. Bakhsh ◽  
Saud Bakhsh ◽  
Mona Abbassy ◽  
Ahmad S. Bakry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Brackets

scholarly journals Comparison of Shear Bond Strength Orthodontic Brackets Bonded to Zirconia and Lithium Disilicate Crowns

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blerim Mehmeti ◽  
Jeta Kelmendi ◽  
Donika Iiljazi-Shahiqi ◽  
Bleron Azizi ◽  
Suzana Jakovljevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bond Strength ◽  
Shear Bond Strength ◽  
Lithium Disilicate ◽  
Orthodontic Brackets

scholarly journals Bioactive Plasma Coatings on Orthodontic Brackets: In Vitro Metal Ion Release and Cytotoxicity

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 857
Author(s):  
Lasni Samalka Kumarasinghe ◽  
Neethu Ninan ◽  
Panthihage Ruvini Lakshika Dabare ◽  
Alex Cavallaro ◽  
Esma J. Doğramacı ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ion ◽  
Prolonged Exposure ◽  
Orthodontic Brackets ◽  
Plasma Polymer ◽  
Functional Coatings ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Ion Release ◽  
Metal Ion Release ◽  
Surface Functionalisation

The metal ion release characteristics and biocompatibility of meta-based materials are key factors that influence their use in orthodontics. Although stainless steel-based alloys have gained much interest and use due to their mechanical properties and cost, they are prone to localised attack after prolonged exposure to the hostile oral environment. Metal ions may induce cellular toxicity at high dosages. To circumvent these issues, orthodontic brackets were coated with a functional nano-thin layer of plasma polymer and further immobilised with enantiomers of tryptophan. Analysis of the physicochemical properties confirmed the presence of functional coatings on the surface of the brackets. The quantification of metal ion release using mass spectrometry proved that plasma functionalisation could minimise metal ion release from orthodontic brackets. Furthermore, the biocompatibility of the brackets has been improved after functionalisation. These findings demonstrate that plasma polymer facilitated surface functionalisation of orthodontic brackets is a promising approach to reducing metal toxicity without impacting their bulk properties.

scholarly journals Molecular Screening and Analysis Reveal Novel Oral Site-Specific Locations for the Cariogenic Pathogen Scardovia wiggsiae

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Steven McDaniel ◽  
Jaydene McDaniel ◽  
Katherine M. Howard ◽  
Karl Kingsley
Keyword(s):  
Gingival Crevicular Fluid ◽  
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Orthodontic Brackets ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Significant Advance ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Site Specific ◽  
Clinical Patient ◽  
Specific Analysis ◽  
Oral Site

Introduction: Scardovia wiggsiae (SW) is a newly identified cariogenic pathogen associated with severe early childhood caries and oral disease. New studies have confirmed the presence of this organism among clinical samples from both pediatric and adult patients. However, the recent discovery of this organism has left researchers with only limited information available regarding the prevalence of this organism—and virtually no information regarding oral site-specific locations. Based upon this lack of information, the overall objective of this study was to perform an oral site-specific analysis of SW prevalence from clinical samples. Methods: Using an approved human subjects protocol, samples (n = 60) from an existing saliva and site-specific biorepository were identified and screened for SW presence using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). These data were summarized and subsequently analyzed for correlations with demographic (age, sex, race or ethnicity) or clinical (body mass index or BMI, primary/mixed/permanent dentition, orthodontic brackets) variables. Results: These data revealed that average DNA concentrations from all sample sites (saliva, dorsum of tongue, gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), biofilm of upper buccal molar, and biofilm of lower lingual incisor) ranged between 13.74 and 14.69 μg/μL, with an overall average of 14.30 μg/μL ± 1.12 (standard error or SE). qPCR screening revealed a total of n = 34/60 or 56.7% of patient samples harboring SW. A total of n = 71/170 specific oral sites harbored this organism, with the majority of the SW-positive participant samples harboring SW at more than one oral site, n = 22/34 or 64.7%, including non-traditional sites such as GCF and the dorsum of the tongue. Weak correlations were found between specific SW outcomes in GCF and type of dentition (permanent; R = 0.2444), as well as SW outcomes in saliva with age (R = 0.228) and presence of orthodontic brackets (R = 0.2118). Conclusions: This study may be among the first to provide oral site-specific analysis to reveal the prevalence and location of Scardovia among clinical patient samples. Moreover, these data also provide some of the first evidence to suggest this organism may be present not only in traditional supragingival tooth-associated biofilm sites, but also in non-traditional oral sites including the dorsum of the tongue and the gingival crevice. Based upon these results, these data may represent a significant advance in our understanding of the potential sites and locations that harbor this organism and may help contribute to our understanding of the prevalence, distribution and potential for the development of oral disease among clinic patients.

scholarly journals Accuracy of intraoral scan images in full arch with orthodontic brackets: a retrospective in vivo study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young-Kyun Kim ◽  
So-Hyun Kim ◽  
Tae-Hyun Choi ◽  
Edwin H. Yen ◽  
Bingshuang Zou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Brackets ◽  
Digital Impression ◽  
Orthodontic Bracket ◽  
Average Surface ◽  
Mandibular Arch ◽  
Surface Errors ◽  
Digital Impressions ◽  
Surface Deviations ◽  
Orthodontic Patients

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the accuracy of intraoral scan (IOS) images in the maxillary and mandibular arches with orthodontic brackets. Material and methods From digital impressions of 140 patients who underwent orthodontic treatment, consecutive IOS images were selected based on standardized inclusion criteria: Two pre-orthodontic IOS images (IOS1 and IOS2) of permanent dentition with fully erupted second molars and IOS images obtained immediately after orthodontic bracket bonding (IOSb). Superimpositions were performed to evaluate the reproducibility of repeated IOS images. Accuracy of IOSb images was analyzed by comparing the average surface errors between IOS1c and IOS2c images, which were IOS images cut based on the same region of the interest as between IOS1 and IOSb images. Results A total of 84 IOS images was analyzed. The average surface errors between IOS1 and IOS2 images were 57 ± 8 μm and 59 ± 14 μm in the maxillary and mandibular arch, respectively, and their reliability was almost perfect. The average errors between IOSb and IOS1c images exhibited an increase, which measured 97 ± 28 μm in the maxillary arch and 95 ± 29 μm in the mandibular arch. These surface deviations between IOSb and IOS1c images were significantly larger in each region as well as entire dentition (P < 0.001) compared to those between IOS1c and IOS2c images. Conclusions The average surface errors of the scans with brackets showed increased values compared with those without brackets. This suggests that orthodontic brackets could affect the trueness of intraoral scan images. Clinical relevance It is necessary for clinicians to consider the effect of brackets on digital impression when using IOS images in orthodontic patients.

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