Dental Cement in Post-operative Sensitivity: Randomized Clinical Trial
Condition: Restored Decayed Teeth and Post-operative Sensitivity
MeSH terms: Dental Caries; Hypersensitivity
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      Context: CEMENT PBS CIMMO DTA® has physical and biological properties that classify it as a
      biocompatible material and inducer of biomineralization, attributes that qualify it as
      material as an indirect pulp capper in permanent tooth restorations. Objective: The present
      clinical study proposes the use of PBS CIMMO DTA® cement as an indirect pulp capper, in resin
      restorations composed of permanent molars and premolars. The objective was to minimize
      postoperative sensitivity arising from restorative procedures. Method: Randomized clinical
      trial with two arms, double blind, interventional, prospective. The sample consisted of 20
      male patients, with an average age of 20 years. Totaling 70 teeth to be treated. The teeth
      were divided into two groups: Group R (Control Group, n = 35), treated with a standard
      restorative procedure. Group D (Study group n = 35), treated using CEMENT PBS CIMMO DTA®, as
      an indirect capper of the pulp wall. The evaluation was carried out by a masked examiner for
      both groups. Sensitivity tests were performed before the restorative procedure, at 48 hours,
      7, 15 and 30 days after the procedure. The analysis included pain caused by thermal stimuli:
      Cold Test (TM); horizontal (TPH) and vertical (TPV) percussion; Bite Test (TM) and Pain
      Decline Time (DD) was measured. Measured using Visual Analog Scale (EVA).
    

Detailed description: 
      The present study is a clinical trial: an intervention model, prospective, randomized,
      double-blind (patients and evaluator). It was held at the Dental Office of the 14th Field
      Artillery Group - Pouso Alegre (MG), Military Organization of the Brazilian Army in
      conjunction with the University of Vale do Sapucaí (UNIVÁS), Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais,
      Brazil; in the period from 23 March 2020 to 18 January 2021.

      Participants were initially evaluated according to the inclusion and non-inclusion criteria
      of the research. Clinical examinations were performed initially using a mouth mirror,
      explorer probe (Golgran®, São Caetano do Sul, SP, Brazil). The data were recorded on clinical
      records for screening. The radiographic examination included performing periapical
      radiographs as diagnostic aids, for participants who met the inclusion criteria during the
      clinical examination. Oral hygiene guidelines were provided to all research participants. To
      begin the service, an anamnesis form was filled out.

      Randomization occurred after applying the inclusion and non-inclusion criteria of the
      patients, 20 were selected, according to the initial clinical examination.

      The 20 patients were randomized and the random sequence for submission to radiographic
      examinations was determined, defining 70 teeth to be treated, within the study criteria.

      As for the group that each tooth would belong to; 70 brown envelopes were made: 35 containing
      green paper, belonging to the standard restorative procedure group and 35 containing pink
      paper, belonging to the DTA® group. Before starting the procedure for each tooth, the patient
      was asked to choose the envelope. Thus, the sequence of treatments was determined. The
      envelopes chosen for each treatment were discarded.

      The teeth grouped in group R were treated with composite resin restoration without liner
      material, considered a control group.

      The teeth grouped in group D received PBS CIMMO DTA® as indirect capping material of the
      cavity, followed by restoration of composite resin.

      Sensitivity tests

      Before starting the restorative treatment, dental sensitivity assessment was performed: Cold
      test: Using cotton in Cremer® balls, safe in clinical forceps (Duflex®), cooled with
      fluorethane gas, applied over the buccal surface of the tooth for 15s or until patient
      indicates painful sensation (Endo Ice® Spray, Maquira), for the Cold Test. The time from the
      beginning of the stimulus until its disappearance was counted (Time of Decline of pain).
      Percussion test: With the aid of the mouth mirror handle (Duflex®), the tooth was touched
      with light "taps", in the occlusal-apical and vestibule-lingual / vestibule-palate
      directions. Masticatory strength test: The patient performed masticatory movements under a
      bite device (Indusbello®, Londrina, PR, Brazil). The patient's perceptions of sensitivity
      were checked on a scale from 0 to 10 using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).

      Restorative procedures

      Pumice prophylaxis (SS White®, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil) and water were initially performed
      in order to remove residues and / or dental biofilm. Proceeding to the stage of topical
      anesthesia (Benzotop® 200mg, DFL, Jacarepaguá, RJ, Brazil), followed by local infiltrative
      anesthesia (Alphacaine® 2% DFL, Jacarepaguá, RJ, Brazil) and absolute isolation of the
      operative field.

      It should be noted that the absolute isolation was performed prior to the cavity preparation,
      following the sanitary rules (Covid 19), to contain aerosols caused by the use of high speed.

      The operative procedure was performed initially with spherical diamond tips (KG® Sorensen,
      Cotia, SP, Brazil) numbering compatible with the carious lesion (1011, 1012, 1013, 1014,
      1016), until reaching the caries carefully, so as not to remove structure healthy dental.
      Then, carbide steel spherical drills, numbering compatible with the lesion, no. 2, 4 or 6 (KG
      Sorensen®, Cotia, SP, Brazil) were used at low speed (Contra-angle, Kavo®, Joinville, PR,
      Brazil) to remove carious tissue. Each diamond tip and Carbide drill was used a maximum of 4
      times, after which they were discarded.

      For restorations that needed to restore the shape of the proximal walls, wedges, preformed
      metal matrices and staples (Unimatrix®, TDV Pomerode-SC-Brasil) were used.

      Subsequently, the cavities were restored, as described below:

      In group R teeth, the following operative step was performed:

      Conditioning with 37% phosphoric acid (Condac® 37, FGM, Joinville, SC, Brazil) was performed
      for 30 seconds on enamel and 15 seconds on dentin. Then the cavity was washed with the aid of
      a triple syringe using an air / water jet for 10 seconds.

      The cavities received the restorative system composed of the Adper Single Bond2® adhesive,
      and the nano-particulate resin Filtek Z350XT® (3M ESPE Dental Products TM, St. Paul, MN,
      USA). The dentin substrate was left slightly moist, with the aid of cotton in Cremer® balls.
      Adhesive material was used, using a Cavibrush® microbrush brush, FGM, Joinville, SC, Brazil),
      strictly following the manufacturer's rules, used for this purpose; saturated for each
      covering, two consecutive layers of the enamel and dentin adhesive were applied, waited 30
      seconds, continued with light air jets for 5 seconds and then the photoactivation was
      performed for 10 seconds with LED (Poly® Wireless , Kavo, Joinville-SC-Brazil), with a power
      of 600 ± 50 mW / cm².

      The restorations were performed using the composite resin Filtek Z350 XT® (3M ESPE Dental
      Products TM, St. Paul, MN, USA) using the incremental oblique technique, in increments of a
      maximum of 2 mm in thickness, and each increment was photoactivated by 20 seconds, with LED
      (Poly® Wireless, Kavo, Joinville, SC, Brazil) final polymerization for 40s.

      After the restorations were completed, absolute isolation was removed, then the sculpture was
      refined and occlusal adjustment was carried out, immediate finishing with thin diamond tips
      number 2135F, 3118F and 3195F (KG Sorensen®, Cotia, SP, Brazil), depending of the restored
      anatomical region. Polishing was carried out with abrasive silicone polishers for resins
      (Microdont®, Camanducaia, SP-Brazil) in medium (yellow) and superfine (white) granules and
      felt disc (Diamond®, FGM) with diamond paste (Diamond Excel® , FGM, Joinville, SC, Brazil).

      In group D teeth, the same restorative step was also carried out, but prior to the acid
      conditioning step, PBS CIMMO DTA® cement was applied as a base for the dental cavity,
      following the manufacturer's instructions.

      The PBS CIMMO DTA® Cement was handled in a sterile glass plate and spatula 24 (Duflex®), a
      portion of the cement powder and a drop of distilled water were dispensed (1: 1 ratio). Then,
      the manipulated material was inserted, with the aid of a dentin spoon (Duflex®), to the pulp
      wall of the cavity preparation. Using clinical forceps (Duflex®) and cotton in Cremer® balls,
      the cement was condensed at the bottom of the cavity, obtaining adaptation and removing
      excess moisture. Then, acid conditioning, adhesive application, restorative technique and
      polishing were performed as previously recommended for group R.

      Clinical evaluations

      The research participants had their personal records, anamnesis, as well as the type of
      treatment proposed inserted in a clinical form. However, only the operator, who performed the
      restorative procedures, had access to them. In another form, the values obtained in the
      Sensitivity Tests at 5 different moments were noted. The first tests, performed in the
      preoperative period and the others in the postoperative period. The evaluations were
      performed by a single examiner, trained by the researcher and not involved with the
      restorative procedures. The evaluations were noted on a specific form (Appendix B). The
      examiner was kept blind in all assessments.

      It is noteworthy that: due to the health requirements imposed by the pandemic Covid 19, the
      evaluations were carried out by a single evaluator.

      Sensitivity assessment

      Sensitivity tests were performed before the restorative procedure, at 48 hours, 7, 15 and 30
      days post-procedures. The analysis included: pain caused by thermal stimuli, percussion and
      bite.

      For the thermal test, cotton was used in Cremer® balls, secured by clinical forceps
      (Duflex®), cooled with fluorethane gas (Endo Ice® Spray, Maquira) and applied over the buccal
      surface of the treated tooth, for 15s or even the patient indicates painful sensation. In the
      percussion test, with the aid of the mouth mirror handle (Duflex®), touches were made on the
      tooth with light "taps", in the occlusal-apical and vestibule-lingual / vestibule-palate
      directions. For the test of masticatory forces, the patient performed masticatory movements
      under a bite device (Indusbello®, Londrina, PR, Brazil).

      The patients received a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (AMARAL and CALASANS, 2013) (Figure 1).
      Sensitivity perceptions were cataloged from 0 to 10. The scores determined were: 0 no pain, 1
      to 2 mild pain, 3 to 5 moderate pain, 6 to 7 moderate pain slightly worse, 8 to 9 severe
      pain, 10 maximum pain .

      The analyzes were tabulated in Microsoft exel and sent for statistical procedures.
    

Intervention name(s): Teeth treated with composite resin, control group; Teeth treated with lining, pulp wall with PBS DTA® cement and composite resin restoration
Intervention type(s): Device; Device
Intervention description(s): The teeth grouped in group R were treated with composite resin restoration without liner material.; The teeth grouped in group D received PBS CIMMO DTA® as indirect capping material of the cavity, followed by restoration of composite resin.
Other intervention name(s): Filtek Z350 XT® composite resin (3M ESPE Dental Products TM, St. Paul, MN, USA); PBS CIMMO DTA® cement.
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Factorial Assignment
Intervention model description: Comparison of two types of intervention: composite resin restoration and cavity lining before composite resin restoration.
Masking: Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary purpose: Treatment
Keywords: Dentistry, Operative; Dental Restoration, Permanent; Dental Caries; Dental Pulp Capping; Dental Materials