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Biodentine
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Summary
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
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2.1 - Setting Time ............................................................................................................................................................. 8 2.2 - Density and Porosity ...................................................................................................................................... 10 2.3 - Compressive strength .................................................................................................................................. 11 2.4 - Flexural strength ................................................................................................................................................ 12 2.5 - Vickers micro hardness ............................................................................................................................... 12 2.6 - Radiopacity ............................................................................................................................................................ 13 2.7 - Comparison with Glass Ionomers and ProRoot MTA ..................................................... 13
Biodentine Interfaces
...................................................................................................................... 14 3.1 - Resistance to acid ........................................................................................................................................... 14 3.2 - Resistance to microleakage .................................................................................................................... 16 3.3 - Electron Microscopy ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Outstanding biocompatibility
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4.1 - Cytotoxicity tests (ISO 7405, ISO 10993-5) ............................................................................... 20 4.2 - Sensitization tests (ISO 7405, ISO 10993-1) ............................................................................ 21 4.3 - Genotoxicity tests (ISO 7405, ISO 10993-3, OCDE 471) ............................................... 22 4.4 - Cutaneous irritation tests (ISO 7405, ISO 10993-10) ........................................................ 23 4.5 - Eye irritation tests (OCDE 405) ............................................................................................................. 23 4.6 - Acute toxicity tests (ISO 7405, ISO 10993-11, OCDE 423) ......................................... 23 4.7 - Preclinical safety conclusion .................................................................................................................. 23
............................................................................................................ 24 5.1 - In vitro test of direct pulp capping on human extracted teeth .................................. 24 5.2 - In vitro test for angiogenesis .................................................................................................................. 25 5.3 - Stimulation of reactionary dentine in indirect pulp capping : rat model ............................................................................................................................ 25 5.4 - Calcification as a result of Biodentine in a direct pulp capping and pulpotomy : pig model ................................................................................... 26 5.5 - Overall bioactivity ............................................................................................................................................. 28
Clinical efficacy
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6.1 - Biodentine is used as a dentine substitute under a composite .......................... 29 6.2 - Biodentine is used as a direct pulp capping material ................................................. 31 6.3 - Biodentine is used as an endodontic repair material .................................................... 32
References
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Introduction
Biodentine was developed by Septodonts Research Group as a new class of dental material which could conciliate high mechanical properties with excellent biocompatibility, as well as a bioactive behavior. Several years of active and collaborative research between Septodont and several universities led to a new calcium-silicate based formulation, which is suitable as a dentine replacement material whenever original dentine is damaged. In addition to the chemical composition based on the Ca3SiO5 water chemistry which brings the high biocompatibility of already known endodontic repair cements (MTA based), Septodont increased the physico-chemical properties (short setting time, high mechanical strength) which make Biodentine clinically easy to handle and compatible, not only with classical endodontic procedures, but also for restorative clinical cases of dentine replacement. Sealing ability of this biomaterial was also assessed to be equivalent to glass-ionomers, without requiring any specific conditioning of the dentine surface. Leakage resistance and mechanical strength will improve over the first weeks after placement. Biodentine turns out to be one of the most biocompatible of all the biomaterials in dentistry as demonstrated according to all the ISO standard tests, as well as in the different preclinical and clinical research collaborations. Moreover, reactionary dentine formation was demonstrated in rats, exhibiting high quality and quantity of protective dentine stimulation in indirect pulp capping. In the case of direct pulp capping and pulpotomy in pigs, the compatibility with the pulp enables a direct contact with fibroblasts, with limited inflammatory response compared to controls. Formation of a regular and dense dentine bridge is histologically demonstrated within one month. Besides the usual endodontic indications of this class of calcium-silicate cements (repair of perforations or resorptions, apexification, root-end filling), Biodentine has been evaluated for its restorative properties versus composite (Z100, 3M ESPE) in a three year follow-up, randomized, multicentre clinical study in 400 patients. It was suitable as a permanent dentine substitute and temporary enamel substitute. Restoration of deep or large crown carious lesions provides a very tight seal, without post-operative sensitivity and insures the longevity of restorations in vital teeth. Biodentine has also achieved 100% success in direct pulp capping in adults presenting healthy pulp.
Septodonts initial objective was to develop a material based on the most biocompatible chemistry available for dental materials: calcium silicates, which can set in the presence of water. Although recognized as highly biocompatible and bioactive, all these materials lack reactivity, with very long setting times (more than 2 hours), low mechanical properties and with very difficult handling (depending on the water ratio, from a sandy consistency to a fluid paste). In order to take up the technological challenge of combining this calcium silicate chemistry with the requirements of a formulation compatible with classical restorative and endodontic practice, Septodont developed a new technological platform called Active Biosilicate Technology. This consists in controlling every step of the material formulation beginning with the purity of the raw materials. Usual dental calcium silicate cements are based on the Portland Cement materials, which result from the clinker products manufactured by the building industry from natural stone treatment. This implies that all these products inherently contain unpurifiable mixtures of calcium silicates (C3S + C2S), calcium aluminates (C3A), calcium aluminoferrites (C4AF), calcium sulfates (CaSO4 - gypsum), together with low concentrations of metallic impurities coming from the natural minerals used as raw materials. The only way to reach our objectives in terms of purity control, high mechanical strength and short setting times, was to synthesize our own calcium silicate product. The Active Biosilicate Technology is a proprietary technology developed according to our state-of-the-art pharmaceutical background applied to the high temperate ceramic mineral chemistry. Septodont is now able to ensure the purity of the calcium silicate content of the formulation and the absence of any aluminate and calcium sulfate in the final product.
Grinding Firing
Ground powder
Biodentine capsule
This dissolution process occurs at the surface of each grain of calcium silicate. The hydrated calcium silicate gel and the excess of calcium hydroxide tend to precipitate at the surface of the particles and in the pores of the powder, due to saturation of the medium. This precipitation process is reinforced in systems with low water content.
2H2SiO4
2+
H2 O
Biodentine Particle
The unreacted tricalcium silicate grains are surrounded by layers of calcium silicate hydrated gel, which are relatively impermeable to water, thereby slowing down the effects of further reactions. The C-S-H gel formation is due to the permanent hydration of the tricalcium silicate, which gradually fills in the spaces between the tricalcium silicate grains. The hardening process results from of the formation of crystals that are deposited in a supersaturated solution.
Deposition of CSH
Powder
Tri-calcium Silicate (C3S) Di-calcium Silicate (C2S) Calcium Carbonate and Oxide Iron Oxide Zirconium Oxide Main core material Second core material Filler Shade Radiopacifier
Liquid
Calcium chloride Hydrosoluble polymer Accelerator Water reducing agent
Reaching high mechanical strength is also quite difficult for these systems. The first cause of low mechanical properties of Portland cements are the aluminate components, which make the product fragile. Septodont controls the purity of the calcium silicate through the Active Biosilicate Technology which consists in eliminating aluminates and other impurities. The second axis of formulation was to adjust the particle size distribution in order to reach an optimal powder density. The additional charge system selected was calcium carbonate, for both its biocompatibility and calcium content. The paradox of calcium silicate systems is also that water, which is essential for the hardening of the product, can also affect the strength of the material. On the hand, excess water in the system will create some remaining porosity, significantly degrading the macroscopic mechanical resistance, but on the other hand decreasing the water content leads to reducing the possibility of a homogenous mix. The addition of hydrosoluble polymer systems described as water reducing agents or super plasticizers, helps in maintaining the balance between low water content and consistency of the mixture. Radiopacity is obtained by adding zirconium oxide to the final product.
Method:
Physico-chemical features
Dynamic rheometry tests were performed to determine the characteristics of each material during their workability (working and setting times) as well as the rate of building early mechanical resistance. These tests consisted in measuring, by a viscoelastometry, the constraint transmitted by the sample, when a sinusoidal strain is applied. An ARES strain-controlled rheometer was used (Rheometric Scientific Inc., Piscataway, US). After mixing, the sample was inserted between the two striated parallel plates, 6 mm in diameter, with a 2 mm gap. Only the lower plate was maintained at the controlled temperature of 37.5C, and a closed chamber maintained the temperature of the entire sample at 100% relative humidity to prevent drying. The experimental conditions were as follows: oscillation frequency: 1 radian per second, applied strain: 0.0005%. Under these conditions, the applied strain is less than the critical strain beyond which the structure of the cement paste is altered (about 0.0015%), and the transmitted stress is proportional to the strain. This system can therefore be used to measure the evolution of the elastic modulus G of the material, without any modification of the structure of the material. This instrumented method was used to determine the setting time of the Biodentine Formulation (Fig.1) and to compare it to a classical glass ionomer (Fuji IX GC) and ProRoot MTA (Dentsply). The initial setting time was determined at the moment when the elastic modulus begins to increase (10MPa). The final setting time was determined as the elastic modulus reached 100MPa. The time between the mixing and the initial setting corresponds to the working time.
Fig. 1: Dynamic rheometry evaluation of the initial and final setting times.
Setting times (Minutes) Initial Final 70 (2.58) 175 (2.55) 1 (0.12) 3.4 (0.20) 6 (0.30) 10.1(1.20)
From these results it can be concluded that the working time of Biodentine is up to 6 minutes with a final set at around 10-12 minutes. The classical glass ionomer sets faster that Biodentine in less than 4 minutes. This represents a great improvement compared to the other calcium silicate dental materials (ProRoot MTA), which set in more than 2 hours. The setting times of Biodentine are in the same range as the amalgams.
When tested according to the ISO standard with the Gilmore needle, the working time is over 1 minute and the setting time is between 9 and 12 minutes.
Biodentine has a consistency after mixing which enables manipulation with a spatula, with an amalgam carrier or with carriers which are used for endodontic cements in retrograde fillings (Messing gun, MTA gun). In all these cases, the instruments should be rinsed with water just after their use in order to avoid that excess of Biodentine will set inside the systems and cause blockage.
As expected, Biodentine exhibits lower porosity than ProRoot MTA. The density and the porosity of Biodentine and Fuji IX are equivalent.
Electrical Resistance Measurements An alternative method to illustrate the hardening process is to examine the mobility of ions which depend of the pore size and number of pores during setting by electrochemical analysis. Impedance spectroscopy technique leads to the increase of the electrical resistance along with the porosity reduction (Fig.2) (Golberg et al., 2009). This shows that even after the initial setting of Biodentine, the material continues to improve in terms of internal structure towards a more dense material, with a decrease in porosity. Biodentine is an evolutive material which improves its mechanical properties with time.
Fig. 2: Electrical resistance () versus time (hours) during setting of Biodentine
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Time (h) Fig.3: Comparative evolution of compressive strength after setting of Biodentine, Fuji IX and ProRoot MTA.
The setting of Biodentine is illustrated by a sharp increase in the compressive strength reaching more than 100 MPa in the first hour. The mechanical strength continues to improve to reach more than 200 MPa at 24h which is more than most glass ionomers values. A specific feature of Biodentine is its capacity to continue improving with time over several days until reaching 300 MPa after one month. This value becomes quite stable and is in the range of the compressive strength of natural dentine (297 MPa,
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(OBrien 2008)). This maturation process can be related to the decrease of porosity with time, which was illustrated previously. Biodentine is an evolutive biomaterial which improves its mechanical properties with time. Comparing the compressive strength of a classical glass ionomer (Fuji IX GC), at 1 hour, the compressive strengths are similar. No continuous increase over one month can be observed with Fuji IX but Biodentine is significantly more resistant to compression. With ProRoot MTA, even after 1 day, the material has no mechanical resistance. As classical Portland cement, the mechanical strength develops after several days, reaching 150 MPa after one week. This demonstrates the superiority of Biodentine for building in short time (9-12 min) sufficient mechanical resistance to be used as a dentine substitute, compatible with dental restorations.
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2.6 - Radiopacity
Biodentine contains zirconium oxide allowing identification on radiographs. According to the ISO standard 6876, Biodentine displays a radiopacity equivalent to 3.5 mm of aluminum. This value is over the minimum requirement of the ISO standard (3 mm aluminum). This makes Biodentine particularly suitable in the endodontic indications of canal repair.
Product
Lot #
DTS, MPa
Modulus GPa
Natural Dentine
Dental Materials & their selection (OBrien 2008) 193-A-03.11.08 167-B-19.01.09 349270
18.5
Biodentine 3M Glass Ionomer VOCO Ionofil Molar AC GC Fuji IX GP Capsule GC Fuji IX GP (hand mix) GC Fuji II Light Cure Capsule GC Fuji II Light Cure (hand mix) ProRoot MTA
16. 0(1.2)
24.0 (7.3)
22.0 (2.3)
213,7 (26,1)
60.9 (5.0)
27.7 (1.0)
26.6 (4.5)
14.9 (2.1)
124.7 (10.3)
77.8 (4.6)
915325
16.4 (1.7)
22.5 (2.5)
10.6 (2.9)
129.9 (17.9)
70.3 (3.9)
16.8 (1.3)
22.8 (1.8)
12.8 (2.8)
130.0 (7.0)
76.8 (3.5)
16.5 (0.5)
14.5 (2.4)
15.4 (3.5)
122.6 (10.1)
72.2 (3.7)
38.1 (1.8)
39.1 (5.4)
8.1 (0.3)
162.8 (10.1)
45.6 (3.9)
32.1 (4.2)
19.3 (6.2)
6.3 (0.4)
183.4 (14.8)
43.3 (4.5)
9.5 (1.2)
56.1 (7.2)
Non measurable
From this table, it can be concluded that Biodentine has a mechanical behavior similar to glass ionomers and is also similar to natural dentine. The mechanical resistance of Biodentine is also much higher than that of ProRoot MTA.
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Biodentine Interfaces
The quality and durability of the interface is a key factor for the survival of a restoration material in clinical conditions: the marginal adaptation and the intimate contact with the surrounding materials (dentine, enamel, composites and other dental materials) are determinative features. This was investigated by erosion in acid solutions, electron microscopy and microleakage tests. In the case of Biodentine, the dissolution/precipitation process, which is inherent to the setting principle of Calcium silicate cements, will differentiate its interfacial behaviour from the already known dental materials (composites, adhesives, glass ionomers).
Methods: The acid erosion test was evaluated daily in lactic acid (0.02M) and sodium lactate (0.1M) aqueous solution (pH 2.74), by measuring the height loss of the Biodentine samples (2mm, diameter 30mm) for a week. Aging was evaluated in Meyer-modified Fusayama artificial saliva containing phosphates (pH 5.3).
The height modification of the material was evaluated for a week. Scanning electron microscopy was used to examine and characterise the surface of the sample before and after Aging. The possible dissolution of the new material in the artificial saliva was evaluated by measuring the concentration of Si, Ca, Zr, and inorganic carbonate in the artificial saliva after 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks.
Results : In the 2.74 pH solution, acid erosion is observed (Fig.4), but this erosion is slower than with glass ionomer cement reported by Nomoto (Nomoto and McCabe, 2001).
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In artificial saliva there was no erosion but deposition of white material on the surface of the Biodentine sample. Scanning electron microscopic analysis of this material revealed needle-like crystals with an apatitic appearance. The composition of this deposit by X-diffraction analysis seems to confirm the apatitic composition (ratio Ca/P = 1.6). This correlates well with the analysis of the elements in the solution, which revealed a decrease of Ca concentration with time, which in turn, corresponds to the precipitation of apatite-like calcium phosphate crystals.
500 400 Depth (m) 300 200 100 0 50 100 time (h)
Fig.4: Acid erosion profile in pH=2.74, lactic acid/lactate solution Biodentine Ketac Fil Fuji II
150
200
Apatite-like crystal deposition on the surface of Biodentine in a phosphate containing artificial saliva solution (pH=5.3)
As a conclusion, the erosion of Biodentine in acidic solution is limited and lower than for other water based cements (Glass Ionomers). In reconstituted saliva (containing phosphates), no erosion is observed. Instead, a crystal deposition on the surface of Biodentine occurs, with an apatite-like structure. This deposition process due to a phosphate rich environment is very encouraging in terms of improvement of the interface between Biodentine and natural dentine. The deposition of apatitic structures might increase the marginal sealing of the material. This type of crystal deposition is already well known for MTA systems.
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Methods: Freshly extracted human molars were used to prepare class II cavities both on the mesial and on the distal sides. The prepared teeth were divided into different groups to evaluate the influence of a pretreatment of the cavity using polyacrylic acid solution (GC Conditioner, GC Corp.) before Biodentine placement, the application of a surface varnish (Optiguard, Kerr) after the Biodentine setting to protect from humidity after initial setting and the influence of the bonding agent (Xeno III, Dentsply or G Bond, GC) when placing a composite (Ceram-X Mono, Dentsply) over Biodentine one day after setting. Each group was submitted to 2200 thermocycles (5C 55C, 10 seconds for each batch and transfer). The percentage of microleakage was determined on six samples as the length of dye penetration divided by the length of the interface.
At the enamel - BIODENTINE interface: % Dye penetration = (AA1/AB) * 100% At the dentin - BIODENTINE interface: % Dye Penetration = (CC1/CD) * 100% At the composite - BIODENTINE interface: % Dye Penetration = (EE1/EF) * 100%
Results: No significant difference in the percentage of microleakage was observed at the enamelBiodentine and dentine-Biodentine interfaces, with or without polyacrylic acid treatment. The placement of a protective varnish increases microleakage at the enamel interface in the early stage, but not at the dentine interface. After 3 months of aging, no significant difference could be evidenced in the case of Optiguard placement or not. At the Biodentine-composite interface (Fig.5), 1 day after placement, the specimens bonded with Xeno III exhibited significantly less microleakage than those bonded with G Bond. After 3 months, the micro leakages of specimens treated with G Bond were lower than at 1 day. At 3 months no significant differences at the composite-Biodentine interface were observed between Xeno III or G Bond and Xeno III + Optiguard.
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According to this study, the interfaces which are developed between Biodentine and the dental surfaces (enamel and dentine) as well as with adhesive systems (Xeno III or G Bond), are very resistant to micro leakage, with or without pre-treatment by polyacrylic acid solutions. The choice of water based adhesive systems might be preferable when placing a composite over Biodentine. The sealing quality of Biodentine is not influenced by the storage after 3 months. Dejou evaluated the micro leakage resistance of Biodentine in comparison with one of the best sealing systems, resin modified glass ionomers (Fuji II LC, GC Corp.): after 2500 thermo cycles, the dye penetration was evaluated by scoring the depth of penetration of silver nitrate marker (ranging from 0= no penetration to 3= full interface penetration) (Internal report). Mesio-occlusal and disto-occlusal preparations below cementum-enamel junction were made in 42 extracted molars. The teeth were randomly assigned one of the following treatments before restoration with Filtek Z250 (3M ESPE) composite resin: Biodentine; Fuji II LC (GC); Biodentine + Optibond Solo Plus (Kerr); Biodentine + Optibond Solo Plus (Kerr) + silane; Biodentine + Septobond SE (Septodont) ; Fuji II LC (GC) + Optibond Solo Plus (Kerr).
5 mm
Concerning the first two groups: leakage was evaluated separately, in contact with enamel or in contact with dentine (Fig.6). Biodentine exhibits better leakage resistance both to enamel and to dentine compared to Fuji II LC.
2 mm
6 mm
2 mm
Fig.6: Micro leakage scores of Biodentine or Fuji IILC in contact with enamel or dentine
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Z 250
In the sandwich technique groups, at the interface between the base material (Biodentine or Fuji II LC) and the composite, in case of Optibond Solo plus (total etch system), similar micro leakage resistance are obtained (Fig.7).
Only in the case of Septobond SE (self etch bonding), was the percolation at the interface slightly increased, but no significant difference could be evidenced on the maximal median scores.
In conclusion, Biodentine has a similar behavior in terms of leakage resistance as Fuji II LC at the interface with enamel, with dentine and with dentine bonding agents. Biodentine is then indicated in opensandwich class II restoration without any preliminary treatment.
There is a direct contact without a gap between Biodentine and the natural dentine. The crack is observed inside Biodentine caused by dehydration, due to SEM sample preparation under vacuum. This cohesive failure does not affect the dentineBiodentine interface, which indicates the quality of the micro-mechanical adhesion. Pr Colon, Dr Pradelle
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At the entrance of the dentine tubules, some mineral re-crystallisation occurs, creating mineral tags. This induces micromechanical anchorage of Biodentine. This process will continue with time, improving the sealing. Pr Colon, Dr Pradelle
Crystallisation process in the dentine tubule of an extracted wisdom tooth treated with Biodentine, observed after 28 days of storage in distilled water. The dentine tubules are obturated by recrystallisation. Dr Franquin
Comparison of the interface between Biodentine or Fuji II LC and a composite, using Optibond Solo Plus: The interfaces are very similar. Pr Dejou, Dr Raskin
Perfect seal of Biodentine in contact with radicular dentine, as well as between two increments of Biodentine, in an in vitro test of apexification. Dr Bronnec, Pr Colon
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Outstanding biocompatibility
From a regulatory point of view, Biodentine is a calcium silicate based material, used for crown and root dentine repair treatment, involving external contact for a period of more than 30 days. The biocompatibility tests required for the preclinical evaluation of dental products followed the guideline ISO 7405 - 2008. The following sections evaluate the compliance with this standard for the tests carried out on Biodentine. It is considered a device with external contact, for long-term tissue contact (>30 days). In certain indications (radicular, apical obstruction and repair of the pulpal floor), it can be considered an implanted system, according to the ISO classification. All biocompatibility tests were carried out on the final product Biodentine.
Moreover, the cell differentiation was evaluated with the expression of collagen, dentine sialoprotein (DSP) and osteonectin (OSN). Results showed the expression of the differentiation markers, underlining the safety of Biodentine (Fig. 8).
Collagen Control
DSP
Biodentine
(4 weeks)
Figure 8. Expression of collagen and dentine sialoprotein (DSP) after contact with Biodentine and MTA during 4 weeks.
MTA
(4 weeks)
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The second study was performed on L929 fibroblasts comparing Biodentine, composite resin Filtek Z250 and MTA (Franquin, 2001). Samples were extracted 3 h, 24 h and 7 days after the setting. The cell viability was determined by MTT incorporation. Results showed Biodentine is not cytotoxic (< 10 %) whatever hardening time is considered. Filtek Z250 resin is slightly cytotoxic (> 20 %) at the 3 observation periods (Table 2).
Product Filtek Z250 MTA Biodentine 3 hours 23% 0% 2% 1 day 25% 14% 10% 7 days 26% 8% 9%
Table 2. Cell death after Filtek Z250, MTA and Biodentine contact.
The third study was published in Dental Materials on the biological effects of Biodentine (Laurent et al., 2008). They were compared to those induced by the materials used for pulp capping such as MTA and Dycal. Several tests were carried out: A cytotoxicity test involving indirect contact through a section of dentine: none of the tested materials was cytotoxic. Where there is no dentine interposition, there is a significant difference in toxicity of the different materials: Biodentine did not reveal any cytotoxicity although more marked cytotoxicity was reported for Dycal compared to MTA. Differentiation of pulp fibroblasts in orthodontoblastic cells was also analysed for contact with two materials. Pulp fibroblasts secrete a mineralised matrix and cells in contact express differentiation proteins (nestin and dentine sialoproteins). Once the cells had been in contact with Biodentine cement or with MTA, marker expression was important in the pulp cells involving the formation of mineral nodules. Immunological marking was in all cases higher in the cells forming mineral nodules.
To conclude, these various tests demonstrate that there is no direct cytotoxic effect with Biodentine in the form of an extract in contact with L929 fibroblast line cells, dental specialised pulp cells and that moreover it does not affect phenotypic pulp expression of fibroblasts.
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Tail DNA mean (%SD) 12.590.96 13.310.88 14.901.06 15.581.08 13.190.96 46.521.45*
Finally, the comet test on human pulp fibroblasts was conducted (About, 2003a). The extract of Biodentine was prepared in DMSO and a culture medium, at 50 mg/ml for 24 hours and at 37C. The cells were exposed directly to increasing dilutions of cement extracts for two hours. Following electrophoresis, the slides were analysed by fluorescent microscopy (magnification 400) and an automated analyser was used to determine DNA lesions. The results obtained showed that the percentage of tail DNA varied from 12.59 for a dilution of 0.1% to 15.58 for the undiluted medium. It was 13.19 for the negative control and 46.52 for the positive control (Table 3). In the presence of DMSO, there was no significant difference between the genotoxicity of Biodentine and the negative control (extracted with NaCl and DMSO).
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4.6 - Acute toxicity tests (ISO 7405, ISO 10993-11, OCDE 423)
The acute toxicity tests were performed in order to determine on a qualitative and quantitative basis the toxicity signs and their time of appearance after a unique oral administration of a dose of 2000 mg/kg of the product in rats. Rats were observed immediately after administration, 1h, 2h, 3h, 4h, and at least once a day during 14 days. The administration by oral route of the 2000 mg/kg dose of Biodentine induced no acute toxicity in the rat. The DL50 of Biodentine is superior to 2000 mg/kg (Gomond, 2003b).
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Two in vitro tests and two tests in animals were performed in order to demonstrate the bioactivity of Biodentine in clinical situations.
Figure 9. Exposed pulp cavities (A) obturated with Biodentine (B) and cultured (C).
At the end of the culture and after demineralisation, histological sections were done. The results showed good preservation of the pulp up to 28 days. Near the capped area, a change in the pulp tissue was reported, with the neo-formation of reparatory dentine comparable to that observed with MTA (Fig 10). This corresponds to the first signs of the formation of a dentine bridge.
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The inflammatory process had disappeared after 15 days. The newly formed reactionary dentine was identified. By comparison with the group treated with the glass ionomer cement, the formation of reactionary dentine was greater in the teeth in the presence of Biodentine and its thickness increased over time from 20 to 40 m after 8 days, 40 to 80 m after 15 days and 140 to 280 m after 30 days, although it varied between 10 and 20 m for the reference group. After 3 months, reactionary dentine generated by Biodentine was thick and dense (Fig. 12), enclosing the horn and the mesial pulp whilst for Fuji IX, this was less dense, only partially covering the mesial cervical area of the pulp (Golberg, 2009).
Fig. 12. Formation of a thick reactionary dentine in presence of to Biodentine in comparison to Fuji IX
To conclude, Biodentine was able to stimulate a reactionary dentine which is a natural barrier against bacterial invasions. The reactionary dentine formation stabilises at 3 months, indicating that the stimulation process is stopped when a sufficient dentine barrier is formed.
5.4 - Calcification as a result of Biodentine in a direct pulp capping and pulpotomy : pig model
Two protocols were set up in pigs (Shayegan A, 2009). The first protocol was the analysis of the pulp reaction following pulpotomy and placement of different materials (15 deciduous teeth, 15 pigs): Formocresol White MTA Biodentine The follow-up was performed during 1, 4 and 12 weeks. Pulp chamber was excised in 15 pigs in a comparative study of the efficacy of Biodentine versus formocresol and MTA (5 pigs per group). Histological sections of the teeth were done after a week, a month and 3 months of treatment. The results showed that Biodentine, like White MTA, promoted beneficial calcification after one week, whereas Formocresol induced necrosis and inflammation (Fig. 13).
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Formocresol
WMTA
Biodentine
1 week
Inflammation
10/10 Necrosis and inflamation 6/10 Beginning of calcification 10/10 Calcification 4 weeks
InflammationTissu regeneration transition
4/10 Necrosis and inflamation 7/10 Important calcification 5/10 Infiltration of inflammatory
cells
12 weeks
Complete healing
To conclude, Biodentine is a suitable material for pulpotomy. The second protocol was an analysis of the pulp reaction after direct capping for different materials (15 deciduous teeth, 15 pigs): Ca (OH)2 White MTA Biodentine The follow-up was performed during 1, 4 and 12 weeks. Pulp exposure was performed via a class V vestibular cavity in 15 pigs who were 4 months old, in order to compare the efficacy of Biodentine against calcium hydroxide and MTA (5 pigs in each group) over 3 trial periods of 1 week, 1 month and 3 months (Shayegan 2009).
Calcium hydroxyde
WMTA
Biodentine
1 week
Inflammation
12 weeks
Complete healing
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To conclude, Biodentine enhances the formation of a dentine barrier after direct pulp capping confirming it has good potential in this indication. In the first month, the quality of the dentine bridge formed with Biodentine is of better quality than with the reference dental technique (calcium hydroxide). The performance of Biodentine is at least equivalent to White MTA.
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Clinical efficacy
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During the follow-up, the restoration with Biodentine in comparison to Filtek Z100: Was well tolerated in all cases. The anatomic form, the marginal adaptation and the interproximal contact started to degrade after 6 months. Due to the degradation, a complementary treatment was performed. In 93.8%, cases needed a retreatment (92/116); Biodentine was kept as dentine substitute as the pulp vitality test was positive. Biodentine presented a good resistance to burring and the composite Filtek Z100 was applied on the top. The tolerance was evaluated for up to 3 years. Was safe for the patient, as the same number of adverse events was observed in Biodentine group (4/116) as in Filtek Z100 group (3/116).
As a conclusion, Biodentine was applied in 116 patients with at least one year follow-up. Thanks to its excellent biocompatibility, Biodentine is very well tolerated and can be used as cavity lining with a permanent composite restoration (Fig.15).
D0 : Patient restoration
D0 : Amalgam removal
D0 : Biodentine application
6 months later
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D0 : Radiography
D0 : Exposed pulp
D0 : Biodentine application
D0
Fig. 16. Direct pulp capping with Biodentine (Courtesy of Prof. KOUBI, Marseille).
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