scholarly journals Sonic Activation Improves Bioceramic Sealer’s Penetration into the Tubular Dentin of Curved Root Canals: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Investigation

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 3902
Author(s):  
Ruth Pérez-Alfayate ◽  
Juan Algar-Pinilla ◽  
Montse Mercade ◽  
Federico Foschi
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Microscopy Investigation ◽  
Sonic Activation ◽  
Curved Root Canals

Background—The aim was to determine the influence of sonic activation in the tubular dentine penetration of bioceramic sealers. Methods—Forty mesiobuccal curved root canals of mandibular molars with an apical diameter smaller than #30 were prepared, divided into two groups, and filled with EndoSequence BC sealer, with or without sonic activation during its placement. Roots were sectioned at 3 mm, 6 mm, and 9 mm from the apex, producing a sample size of 120. The samples were evaluated using a confocal laser scanning microscope and comparing these images to the images obtained from an operatory microscope. The percentage of sealer penetration and maximum sealer penetration were evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using the two-tailed Mann–Whitney U test, where statistical significance was set to p < 0.05. Results—Sonic activation showed higher values for the percentage of sealer penetration when compared at the 9 mm level (p = 0.03). A higher value of maximum sealer penetration was observed at all levels when the sealer was activated. Conclusions—The sonic activation of bioceramic cement resulted in higher sealer penetration into dentinal tubules.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Various Final Irrigation Techniques on Sealer Penetration in Curved Roots: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ayca Yilmaz ◽  
Turgut Y. Yalcin ◽  
Dilek Helvacioglu-Yigit
Keyword(s):  
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Root Apex ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning ◽  
Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Curved Root Canals

Objective. To compare the efficacy of various techniques used for final irrigation on sealer penetration in the apical one-third of curved root canals. Material and Methods. Sixty-five freshly extracted maxillary first molar teeth with mesiobuccal roots having more than 20° of root curvature were used. The root canals were instrumented and randomly divided into four experimental groups and one control group. In the 4 experimental groups, 3 ml of 17% EDTA followed by 3 ml of 5.25% NaOCl was delivered with the use of the following protocols: Group 1: manual dynamic activation (MDA), Group 2: sonic irrigation (SI), Group 3: passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), and Group 4: conventional needle irrigation (CI). All teeth were obturated with gutta-percha and AH Plus sealer labeled with fluorescent dye. Transverse sections at 2 mm and 4 mm distance from the root apex were examined with the aid of confocal laser scanning microscopy. Total percentage (%) and maximum depth (μm) of sealer penetration were measured. Results. All the experimental groups exhibited significantly higher penetration rates than the control group at both sections (p<0.05). However, no significant differences were found in the penetration depth and percentage among the four experimental groups evaluated at both sections (p>0.05). Conclusion. PUI, SI, and MDA did not significantly improve sealer penetration in the apical portion of curved root canals when compared to conventional needle irrigation.

3-D imaging of cells using a confocal laser scanning microscope and digital image processing

1988 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 96-97
Author(s):  
Thomas M. Jovin ◽  
Michel Robert-Nicoud ◽  
Donna J. Arndt-Jovin ◽  
Thorsten Schormann
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Scanning Microscope ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscope ◽  
Biochemical Processes ◽  
Adjacent Structures

Light microscopic techniques for visualizing biomolecules and biochemical processes in situ have become indispensable in studies concerning the structural organization of supramolecular assemblies in cells and of processes during the cell cycle, transformation, differentiation, and development. Confocal laser scanning microscopy offers a number of advantages for the in situ localization and quantitation of fluorescence labeled targets and probes: (i) rejection of interfering signals emanating from out-of-focus and adjacent structures, allowing the “optical sectioning” of the specimen and 3-D reconstruction without time consuming deconvolution; (ii) increased spatial resolution; (iii) electronic control of contrast and magnification; (iv) simultanous imaging of the specimen by optical phenomena based on incident, scattered, emitted, and transmitted light; and (v) simultanous use of different fluorescent probes and types of detectors.We currently use a confocal laser scanning microscope CLSM (Zeiss, Oberkochen) equipped with 3-laser excitation (u.v - visible) and confocal optics in the fluorescence mode, as well as a computer-controlled X-Y-Z scanning stage with 0.1 μ resolution.

Use of confocal laser scanning microscopy and a computer model to understand ink cavitation and filamentation

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 7-15
Author(s):  
HANNA KOIVULA ◽  
DOUGLAS BOUSFIELD ◽  
MARTTI TOIVAKKA
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Print Quality ◽  
Length Scale ◽  
Offset Printing ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Printing Speed

In the offset printing process, ink film splitting has an important impact on formation of ink filaments. The filament size and its distribution influence the leveling of ink and hence affect ink setting and the print quality. However, ink filaments are difficult to image due to their short lifetime and fine length scale. Due to this difficulty, limited work has been reported on the parameters that influence filament size and methods to characterize it. We imaged ink filament remains and quantified some of their characteristics by changing printing speed, ink amount, and fountain solution type. Printed samples were prepared using a laboratory printability tester with varying ink levels and operating settings. Rhodamine B dye was incorporated into fountain solutions to aid in the detection of the filaments. The prints were then imaged with a confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) and images were further analyzed for their surface topography. Modeling of the pressure pulses in the printing nip was included to better understand the mechanism of filament formation and the origin of filament length scale. Printing speed and ink amount changed the size distribution of the observed filament remains. There was no significant difference between fountain solutions with or without isopropyl alcohol on the observed patterns of the filament remains.

scholarly journals Percentage of Gutta-Percha-, Sealer-, and Void-Filled Areas in Oval-Shaped Root Canals Obturated with Different Filling Techniques: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 008-012
Author(s):  
Vinicio Hidemitsu Goto Hirai ◽  
Ricardo Machado ◽  
Maria Carolina Lucato Budziak ◽  
Lucila Piasecki ◽  
Alexandre Kowalczuck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Continuous Wave ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning ◽  
Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Gutta Percha

Abstract Objective This study compared different obturation techniques, analyzing percentage of areas filled with gutta-percha, sealer, and voids (PGFA, PSFA, and PVFA, respectively) in oval-shaped root canals. Materials and Methods A total of 60 extracted human mandibular central incisors were decoronated, instrumented, and irrigated using the same protocol. After drying, the root canal was filled with AH Plus labeled with 0.1% rhodamine B dye using a Lentulo spiral. The filling procedure was performed by dividing the teeth into four groups according to the respective technique: G1, cold lateral condensation; G2, continuous wave of condensation; G3, modified cold lateral condensation using an F3 master cone; and G4, modified continuous wave of condensation using an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) sized 30 gutta-percha cone. Then, slices measuring 1.5 mm in thickness were obtained 3 and 6 mm from the apex and evaluated by confocal laser scanning microscopy to determine PGFA, PSFA, and PVFA. Statistical Analysis The data were analyzed statistically with analysis of variance and Games-Howell’s tests (p = 0.05). Results The groups showed no significant differences in the apical third (3 mm from the apex). In the middle third (6 mm from the apex), G3 and G1 showed higher PGFA and PVFA, respectively. G3 showed lower PSFA than G2 and G4. Both cold techniques (G1 and G3) promoted lower PSFA than both warm techniques (G2 and G4). Conclusions Notwithstanding the limitations of this in vitro study, PGFA, PSFA, and PVFA ranged significantly only in the middle third, as observed by the different filling techniques. Higher PGFA and PVFA values were obtained for G3 and G1, respectively. Both cold techniques promoted lower PSFA than both warm techniques.

scholarly journals Novel luminescent dyes for confocal laser scanning microscopy used in parasite Trematoda diagnostics*

2018 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena M. Kirilova ◽  
Sanita Kecko ◽  
Ligita Mežaraupe ◽  
Inese Gavarāne ◽  
Aleksandrs Pučkins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Scanning Microscope ◽  
Microscopic Imaging ◽  
Biological Objects ◽  
Diplostomum Spathaceum ◽  
Benzanthrone Dyes

Benzanthrone derivates are now widely used in many industrial and scientific applications as a dye for polymers and textiles. In biochemical, biomedical and diagnostics investigations benzanthrone dyes are used as a lipophilic fluorescent probe as many benzanthrone derivates demonstrate bright fluorescence and they have ability to intercalate between lipids of membrane. The aim of present research was to access the luminescence ability of benzanthrone derivatives using microscopic visualization of biological objects. Accordingly, specimens of freshwater trematode Diplostomum spathaceum, Diplodiscus subclavatus and Prosotocus confusus were stained by all novel benzanthrone dyes using different fixatives. The samples were examined by confocal laser scanning microscope. All dyes showed good results of digestive and reproductive system visualization. Based on obtained results we conclude that all benzanthrone dyes could be used for internal and external structure confocal laser scanning microscopic imaging of trematode specimens.

scholarly journals Er,Cr:YSGG Laser-Activation Enhances Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Action of Low Concentrations of Sodium Hypochlorite in Root Canals

Antibiotics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
Pablo Betancourt ◽  
Josep María Sierra ◽  
Octavi Camps-Font ◽  
Josep Arnabat-Domínguez ◽  
Miguel Viñas
Keyword(s):  
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Sodium Hypochlorite ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning ◽  
Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Scanning Electron

The onset and persistence of endodontic infections due to residual biofilm after chemical disinfection promotes secondary bacterial infection. Alternative methods to disinfect operated root canals are a matter of great interest. The aim was to evaluate the antibacterial effectiveness of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) at low concentrations activated by the Er,Cr:YSGG laser-activated irrigation (LAI) against 10-day-old intracanal Enterococcus faecalis biofilm. Biofilms were formed inside the root canals and divided into 7 groups (n13): 0.5% NaOCl + Er,Cr:YSGG; Saline + Er,Cr:YSGG; 0.5% NaOCl + syringe irrigation(SI); 2.5% NaOCl + SI; 5% NaOCl + SI; positive and negative controls. Bacterial survivors were counted and specimens visualized under scanning electron and confocal laser scanning microscopy. Treatments with 0.5% NaOCl + Er,Cr:YSGG and 2.5% NaOCl + SI gave a significant reduction in the number of CFU/mm2. Moreover, scanning electron microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy imaging confirmed and reinforced bacteriological data. Thus, Er,Cr:YSGG LAI proved to be able to improve the intracanal distribution of 0.5% NaOCl after 60 s of activation, reaching the same level of effectiveness than 2.5% NaOCl. This is regarded as of clinical interest, since working with lower concentrations may contribute to reduce undesired effects.

The application of safranin-O for staining virus-vector trichodorid nematodes for electron and confocal laser scanning microscopy

Nematology ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eirini Karanastasi ◽  
Evangelos Vellios ◽  
Ian Roberts ◽  
Stuart MacFarlane ◽  
Derek J.F. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Tobacco Rattle Virus ◽  
Immunogold Labelling ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Microscopie Électronique ◽  
Safranin O ◽  
Safranine O

Abstract Post-fixation with osmium tetroxide (OsO4), prior to examination by electron microscopy, enables nematodes to be located in epoxy-resin blocks, and improves contrast of ultrastructural features. For specimen visibility, alternatives to OsO4 were examined as it can inhibit antigenicity, thus preventing application of serological techniques. Basic fuchsin stain does not affect antigenicity and when applied to trichodorids enabled specimens to be readily located in the block, but had several disadvantages such as causing substantial alteration of the nematode structure. Safranin-O stain enabled Paratrichodorus anemones and P. pachydermus specimens to be located in resin blocks, different parts of the nematode body to be distinguished, and did not affect specimen ultrastructure. Also, with viruliferous specimens it allowed immunogold labelling techniques to be applied for identifying tobacco rattle virus particles at the site of retention in the nematodes. Safranin-O is fluorescent and this feature was used to examine sections from the spicula region of a male P. pachydermus specimen under a confocal laser scanning microscope. La post-fixation au tétroxyde d’osmium (OsO4) avant l’observation en microscopie électronique empêche la localisation des nématodes dans les blocs de résine epoxy et augmente le contraste des caractéristiques ultrastructurales. Pour la localisation des spécimens, des solutions alternatives au OsO4, qui peut inhiber l’antigénicité et donc empêcher l’application de techniques sérologiques, ont été examinées. Le coloration à la fuschine basique n’affecte pas l’antigénicité et permet de situer les spécimens dans les blocs, mais elle présente de nombreux désavantages telle l’altération substantielle des structures du nématode. La safranine-O permet la localisation de Paratrichodorus anemones et de P. pachydermus, les différentes parties du corps du nématode étant alors identifiables, et n’affecte en rien l’ultrastructure du nématode. Chez les spécimens portant des virus, elle permet également l’utilisation de techniques de marquage immunologique à l’or pour identifier les particules du virus du tobacco rattle dans les sites de rétention chez le nématode. La safranine-O est fluorescente et cette particularité a été utilisée pour observer des sections de la région des spicules chez un mâle de P. pachydermus en microscopie confocale à balayage.

scholarly journals Confocal laser scanning microscopy investigation of bond interfaces involved in fiber glass post cementation

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ticiane Cestari Fagundes ◽  
Daniele Salazar Somensi ◽  
Paulo Henrique Dos Santos ◽  
Maria Fidela Lima Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Microscopy Study ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning ◽  
Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Fiber Glass ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Relyx Unicem

<p><strong>Objective</strong>: This confocal microscopy study evaluated the cement/dentin and cement/post interfaces along the root canal walls when fiber glass posts were bonded to dentin using different types of cements.</p><p><strong>Material and methods</strong>: Thirty endodontically treated premolars were divided into 3 groups according to the adhesive materials used in the bonding procedure: Prime &amp; Bond 2.1/Self Cure + Enforce, RelyX Unicem and RelyX Luting. Rhodamine B dye was incorporated in the luting materials for the cementation of the fiber glass posts (Exacto, Angelus) to dentin. Three transversal slices (apical, middle and coronal) were examined under confocal laser scanning microscopy. Statistical analysis was performed using the Kappa, Kruskal-Wallis and Dunnet tests.</p><p><strong>Results</strong>: The Prime &amp; Bond 2.1/Self Cure + Enforce presented a uniform formation of tags in the dentin but gaps in the cement/dentin interface. The RelyX Unicem and RelyX Luting presented an adhesive interface with a fewer amount of gaps, but showed shorter tag formation than the Enforce system. All cements presented the same pattern of bubbles inside the cements<strong>. </strong>The<strong> </strong>RelyX Luting presented a greater amount of cracks inside the cement in comparison with the other cements in the coronal third, while no difference was observed between RelyX Unicem and Enforce. The RelyX Luting showed the lowest quantity of cement penetration into the post.</p><p><strong>Conclusions</strong>: In general, the quality of bonding interfaces of fiber posts luted to root canals was affected by both location and type of cement.</p>

scholarly journals Evaluation of Cytotoxicity and Antibacterial Activity of a New Class of Silver Citrate-Based Compounds as Endodontic Irrigants

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 5019
Author(s):  
Luigi Generali ◽  
Carlo Bertoldi ◽  
Alessandro Bidossi ◽  
Clara Cassinelli ◽  
Marco Morra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Mouse Fibroblasts ◽  
Cell Biomass ◽  
Root Canal Irrigants ◽  
Similar Chemical

In the present study, the cytotoxicity and the antimicrobial activity of two silver citrate-based irrigant solutions were investigated. Cytotoxicity of various concentrations (0.25%, 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%, 5%) of both solutions (BioAKT and BioAKT Endo) was assessed on L-929 mouse fibroblasts using the MTT assay. For the quantitative analysis of components, an infrared (I.R.) spectroscopy was performed. The minimum inhibitory and minimal bactericidal concentrations (M.I.C. and M.B.C., respectively) were ascertained on Enterococcus faecalis strain ATCC 4083. For biofilm susceptibility after treatment with the irrigating agent, a minimum biofilm eradication concentration (M.B.E.C.) and confocal laser scanning microscope (C.L.S.M.) assays were performed. Quantification of E. faecalis cell biomass and percentage of live and dead cells in the biomass was appraised. Normality of data was analyzed using the D’Agostino & Pearson’s test and the Shapiro–Wilk test. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s test. Both silver citrate solutions showed mouse fibroblasts viability >70% when diluted to 0.25% and 0.5%. Conversely, at higher concentrations, they were extremely cytotoxic. F.T.-IR spectroscopy measurements of both liquids showed the same spectra, indicating similar chemical characteristics. No substantial contrast in antimicrobial activity was observed among the two silver citrate solutions by using broth microdilution methods, biofilm susceptibility (MBEC-HTP device), and biomass screening using confocal laser scanning microscopy (C.L.S.M.) technique. Both solutions, used as root canal irrigants, exhibited significant antimicrobial activity and low cytocompatibility at dilutions greater than 0.5%.

Investigation of Silicone Oil Leaching in PDMS Fouling Release Coating by Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope

2013 ◽  
Vol 842 ◽  
pp. 737-741 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhan Ping Zhang ◽  
Yu Hong Qi ◽  
Miao Ba ◽  
Fu Jie Liu
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Silicone Oil ◽  
Marine Organism ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser Scanning ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Dibutyltin Dilaurate ◽  
Fouling Release ◽  
Dimethyl Silicone

The silicone oil leachate in fouling release coatings has very important effect on inhabitting marine organism on ships hull and releasing of biofouling from it. For observing and testifying the leaching phenomenon of silicone oil in PMDS fouling release coating, the coating was designed and prepared consisting of 107 silicone gum, dimethyl silicone oil, tetraethylorthosilicate as crosslinked curing agent, multi-walled carbon nanotube as filler, dibutyltin dilaurate as catalyst. The confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) LEXT OLS4000 was used to observe the morphology of the coating and silicone oil leachate. The results indicate that the dimethyl silicone oil can stably exist and distribute uniformly in PDMS coating. Regardless of between the coating and air or and seawater, silicone oil can leach on the interface. Silicone oil not only can leache faster on the interface between seawater and the coating than that between air and it, but also can easily form the continuous oil film because of the gravity of seawater.

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