SEM Evaluation of the Quantity of microRepair® on Resin Composite Surfaces: an in Vivo Randomized Clinical Trial.

SEM Evaluation of the Quantity of microRepair® on Resin Composite Surfaces: an in Vivo Randomized Clinical Trial.

SEM Evaluation of the Quantity of microRepair® Contained in Biorepair Total Protection Toothpaste Residue on Composite Surfaces of Orthodontic Buttons: an in Vivo Randomized Clinical Trial.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the quantity of Biorepair Total Protection toothpaste on composite surfaces inside oral cavity. Three orthodontic lingual buttons are bonded on the vestibular surfaces of upper right premolars (1.4 and 1.5) and upper right first molars (1.6) of volunteers. A composite resine is applied upon them. Then, after 7 days, 1.4 button will be debonded; after 15 days, 1.5 button are debonded; in the end, after 30 days the last button (1.6) is debonded. The buttons will be stored in sterile environment and then sent to laboratory for SEM evaluation.

Orthodontic buttons are bonded on the vestibular surfaces of the upper right premolars (1.4 and 1.5) and the upper right first molar (1.6). A composite resin is polymerized on the top of the buttons. Then, participants are divided into two groups. Trial Group: participants from this group will receive a manual toothbrush and Biorepair Total Protection toothpaste for home oral hygiene after lunches. Control Groups: participants from this group will receive a manual toothbrush and Sensodyne Repair & Protect for home oral hygiene after lunches. After 7 days from the procedure of bonding, the buttons on upper right first premolars (1.4) are debonded. After 15 days from the procedure of bonding, the buttons on upper right second premolars (1.5) are debonded. In the end, After 30 days from the procedure of bonding, the buttons on upper right first molars (1.6) are debonded. Debonded buttons are then stored in sterile environment at 2-3°C temperature; successively, they are sent to laboratory for SEM evaluation.

Volunteers will have buttons bonded on the vestibular surfaces of elements 1.4,1.5,1.6. Then, they will be randomly divided into two groups: Trial Group will use Biorepair Total Protection toothpaste for home oral care, whereas Control Group will use Sensodyne Repair & Protect for home oral care.

Volunteers from this group will have bonded buttons on vestibular surfaces of elements 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6. Then they will use Biorepair Total Protection for home oral care for 30 days. In this time period, the buttons will be respectively debonded at 7 (1.4), 15 (1.5) and 30 (1.6) days after the bonding procedures, in order to be evaluated at SEM.

Volunteers from this group will have bonded buttons on vestibular surfaces of elements 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6. Then they will use Sensodyne Repair & Protect for home oral care for 30 days. In this time period, the buttons will be respectively debonded at 7 (1.4), 15 (1.5) and 30 (1.6) days after the bonding procedures, in order to be evaluated at SEM.

Volunteers will use Biorepair Total Protection for home oral hygiene for the following 30 days from the bonding procedure.

Volunteers will use Sensodyne Repair & Protect for home oral hygiene for the following 30 days from the bonding procedure.

Inclusion Criteria: Adult patients No current orthodontic treatment during the study No use of occlusal splint or retention device Exclusion Criteria: Presence of white spot lesions on the vestibular surfaces of teeth Corrupted vestibular surfaces of teeth

Unit of Dental Hygiene - Section of Dentistry - Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatrics - University of Pavia