PURPOSE To determine changes in surface gloss of different composite materials after laboratory toothbrushing simulation. METHODS 40 specimens were fabricated for each material (Filtek Supreme XTE, Renamel, Empress Direct, Gradia Direct, Edelweiss, G-aenial, Venus Pearl and Venus Diamond) and polished with 120-, 220-, 500-, 1200-, 2400- and 4000- grit SiC abrasive paper, respectively. Gloss m...

BACKGROUND Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a nosocomial infection of multifactorial etiology and has a negative influence on cardiovascular surgery (CVS) outcomes. OBJECTIVES Determine the effect of toothbrushing plus 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse in preventing VAP after CVS. METHODS In a quasi-experimental study, patients undergoing heart surgery were enrolled in a prot...

OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the impact of in vitro erosion provoked by different cola-based drinks (Coke types), associated or not with toothbrushing, to bonding to enamel. MATERIAL AND METHODS Fifty-six [Corrected] bovine enamel specimens were prepared and randomly assigned into seven groups (N=8): C- Control (neither eroded nor abraded), ERO-RC: 3x/1-minute immersion in Regular Cok...

OBJECTIVE Given the bidirectional relationship between type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease, this study sought to compile available data regarding home oral hygiene, specifically toothbrushing, glycemic control health in people with diabetes. METHODS A systematic scoping review was conducted using a combination of controlled vocabulary keyword terms for care PubMed CINHAL. Publications from ...

Purpose: Scientific data on wear from toothbrushing of luting cements for fixed partial dentures (FPDs) are limited and inconsistent, therefore the study aimed: (1) to investigate the effect of marginal gap width on cement wear and (2) to compare the resistance to wear from toothbrushing of five luting materials in an in vitro model. Materials and Methods: one zinc phosphate cement (ZPC), glass...

PURPOSE To determine the changes in surface gloss of different composite materials after laboratory toothbrushing simulation. METHODS 36 specimens were fabricated for each material and polished with 120-, 220-, 500-, 1200-, 2400- and 4000-grit SiC abrasive paper, respectively. Gloss measurements were made with a glossmeter (Novocurve) prior to testing procedures and then subjected to simulate...