Cytotoxicity of alginate for orthodontic use

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the cytotoxicity of three different alginate impression materials for orthodontic use. METHODS: Three different brands of alginate were divided into three groups, namely, Group JCO (Jeltrate Chromatic Ortho), OP (Orthoprint) and CO (Cavex Orthotrace). Three control groups were...

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Main Authors: Matheus Melo Pithon, Rogério Lacerda dos Santos, Fernanda Otaviano Martins, Maria Teresa Villela Romanos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora 2012-12-01
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512012000600006
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Summary:OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the cytotoxicity of three different alginate impression materials for orthodontic use. METHODS: Three different brands of alginate were divided into three groups, namely, Group JCO (Jeltrate Chromatic Ortho), OP (Orthoprint) and CO (Cavex Orthotrace). Three control groups were also included: Group C+ (positive control), consisting of detergent Tween 80; Group C- (negative control), consisting of PBS, and Group CC (cell control), consisting of cells not exposed to any material. After manipulating the materials according to the respective manufacturer instructions, samples were made with the use of silicon rings. Then the samples were immersed in Eagle's minimum essential medium (MEM) for 2 minutes. The supernatants were then removed and brought into direct contact with L929 fibroblasts. After exposure to the medium, the cells were incubated for 24 hours. Then 100 µl of 0.01% neutral red dye were added. The cells were incubated again for 3 hours so that the dye could be absorbed. After this 3-hour period, the cells were fixed to perform the viable cell count, using a spectrophotometer (BioTek, Winooski, Vermont, USA) at a wavelength of 492 nm. RESULTS: Statistical differences were found when Groups CC and C- were compared with the other experimental groups. Group JCO had the highest cytotoxicity, followed by Groups OP and CO. CONCLUSION: Based on the results obtained in this work, it was concluded that all alginate impression materials are potentially cytotoxic.<br>OBJETIVO: avaliar a citotoxicidade de três diferentes alginatos de uso ortodôntico. MÉTODOS: foram avaliados três diferentes alginatos divididos em três grupos, denominados grupo JCO (Jeltrate Chromatic Ortho), OP (Orthoprint) e CO (Carrex Orthotrace). Três grupos controle também participaram: controle + (C+), constituído pelo detergente celular Tween 80; controle - (C-) PBS; e controle de célula (CC) onde as células não foram expostas a nenhum material. Após manipulação dos materiais, seguindo as orientações do fabricante, foram confeccionados corpos de prova utilizando-se anéis de silicone. Em seguida, esses foram imersos em meio mínimo essencial de Eagle (MEM) por 2min, onde, então, procedeu-se à remoção do sobrenadante e à colocação em contato com fibroblastos L929. Após contato com o meio, as células foram incubadas por mais 24h onde, então, foi adicionado o corante vermelho neutro a 0,01%. Passado esse período, foram fixadas e, então, realizada contagem de células viáveis em espectrofotômetro (BioTek, Vermont, EUA) em um comprimento de onda de 492nm. RESULTADOS: os resultados demonstraram diferenças estatística entre os grupos CC e C- com os demais. O grupo experimental JCO mostrou-se com maior citotoxicidade, seguido pelos grupso OP e CO. CONCLUSÕES: pode-se concluir, com a realização desse trabalho, que todos os alginatos testados mostraram caráter citotóxico.
ISSN:2176-9451
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