Root surface debridement and endotoxin removal
Root surface debridement and endotoxin removal
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DOI:
10.1034/j.1600-0765.2003.00376.x
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发表时间:
2003-06-01
影响因子:
3.5
通讯作者:
Zappa, U
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作者:
Cadosch, J;Zimmermann, U;Zappa, U
Objective: This study assessed associations between the number of standardized scaling strokes and the reduction of endotoxin on the root surface.Background: Therapy of periodontally involved teeth attempts removal of accretions by scaling and root planing. The amount of mechanical therapy required to free the root surface from etiologic factors remains unknown.Methods: Twenty-four extracted human caries-free single rooted teeth with at least 5 mm attachment loss were used. A region of interest (ROI) which contained subgingival calculus was defined on the root surface of each tooth. Standardized force instrumentation was applied using a force-measuring curet. Fifty working strokes were applied to every ROI. Forces applied were recorded. The force recordings were converted from Millivolts into Newtons (N). After every unit of 5 strokes, presence of calculus was evaluated and scaling debris was collected. Endotoxin concentration was determined in the debris samples.Results The endotoxin values for strokes 1-5 were statistically significantly greater than the values from all other stroke intervals. Complete calculus removal occured after a mean of 9.3 strokes. The endotoxin concentration reached a minimal level with concentrations of 0.03-0.306 EU/ml after calculus removal was complete.Conclusion: These findings suggest that completion of calculus removal coincides with endotoxin levels associated with clinically healthy teeth.