Abstract Objective: To evaluate in vitro the effect of a red propolis ethanolic extract (RPE) in the prevention of growth of a cariogenic biofilm and its cytotoxic potential. Material and Methods: Minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentrations (MIC and MBC) of RPE against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus casei were determined. The cytotoxic potential of 0.4% RPE in oral fibroblasts was observed after 1, 3 and 5 min of contact. Cellulose membrane disks (13 mm, N=12) were used for biofilm formation (24 h) of S. mutans and L. casei, which were treated (1 min) with 0.4% RPE or 0.12% Chlorhexidine (CHX). The control group of biofilm formation was not submitted to any treatment. Serial dilutions were then made to evaluate microbial viability. Descriptive data analysis and, for microbial viability, Mann Whitney test were performed (p≤0.05). Results: RPE showed similar MIC and MBC (4.46 mg/mL) against S. mutans and, for L. casei, they were 8.92 mg/mL (MIC) and 17.85 mg/mL (MBC). CHX presented MIC and MBC <0.00002 mg/mL for S. mutans and 0.00047 mg/mL for L. casei. After 1, 3 and 5 min, the RPE exhibited, respectively, 69.38%, 43.91% and 40.36% of viable cells. The RPE (6.55) and CHX (6.87) presented similar efficacy to reduce the total number of viable bacteria (p>0.05). Regarding the total number of viable bacteria (Log10 CFU/mL), the RPE (6.55) and CHX (6.87) presented similar efficacy (p>0.05). Conclusion: Red propolis extract showed antibacterial activity against the tested strains, exhibited acceptable cytotoxicity and reduced the colonization of S. mutans and L. casei in a biofilm membrane model.

The aim of this study is to evaluate cytotoxicity between polyurethane and non-latex orthodontic elastomeric ligatures. Seven elastomeric ligatures of black-coloured from different manufactures (3 non-latex, 3 polyurethane and 1 latex) were divided into 7 groups of 10 elastics each: Group UK (nonlatex, 3M Unitek), Group TP (nonlatex, TP Orthodontics), Group AO (nonlatex, American Orthodontics), Group O (Polyurethane, OrthoSource), Group M (Polyurethane, Morelli), Group TD (Polyurethane, Tecnident) and Group TC (latex - Control, TP Orthodontics). The cytotoxicity essay was performed using cell cultures (L-929 line cells, mouse fibroblast) that were submitted to the cell viability test with neutral red ("dye-uptake") at 1, 2, 3, 7 and 28 days. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) with 1-way analysis followed by the Tukey post hoc test were employed (p<.05). The results showed no statistically significant differences between Groups UK, TP and AO in all experimental times (p>.05). There was a statistically differences (p<.05) between the viability cell of Groups UK, TP and AO with the Groups O, M, TD and TC at 1, 2, 3 and 7 days. There was no statistically differences (p>.05) between the groups O, M and TD at in all experimental times. It can be concluded that the nonlatex elastomeric ligatures of Unitek, TP Orthodontics, and American Orthodontics showed higher cell viability compared to others ligatures.

OBJETIVO: avaliar, in vitro, a citotoxicidade de resinas acrílicas autopolimerizáveis, de diferentes cores, ao longo do tempo. MÉTODOS: os corpos de prova foram divididos em quatro grupos (n = 3), de acordo com a cor da resina acrílica utilizada (Orto Class, Clássico, São Paulo/SP), sendo: grupo 1, acrílica incolor; grupo 2, acrílica rosa; grupo 3, acrílica azul; e, grupo 4, acrílico verde. Todos os corpos de prova foram confeccionados pela técnica de massa e polidos mecanicamente. Um corpo de prova de amálgama, um de vidro e célula constituíram o controle positivo (C+), controle negativo (C-), e controle de célula (CC), respectivamente. Em seguida, esses foram imersos em meio mínimo essencial de Eagle (MEM) por 24h, quando se removeu o sobrenadante e colocou-os em contato com fibroblastos L929. Avaliou-se a citotoxicidade em quatro períodos: 24, 48, 72 e 168h. Após o contato com o meio, as células foram incubadas por 24h e adicionou-se 100µ do corante vermelho neutro a 0,01%. Posteriormente, as células foram incubadas por 3h, para incorporação do corante, e fixadas. A contagem das células viáveis foi realizada em espectrofotômetro (BioTek, Winooski, EUA), com um comprimento de onda de 492nm (λ = 492nm). RESULTADOS: não houve diferença estatística entre os grupos experimentais e os grupos CC e C-. CONCLUSÇÕES: as resinas acrílicas autopolimerizáveis incolor, rosa, azul e verde, manipuladas pela técnica de massa e polidas mecanicamente não são citotóxicas. O corante utilizado em resinas autopolimerizáveis e tempo não influenciam na citotoxocidade do material.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the in vitro cytotoxicity of acrylic resins of different colors over time. METHODS: Specimens were divided into 4 groups (n = 6) according to the color of the acrylic resin (Orto Class, Clássico, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil): Group 1: clear acrylic resin; group 2: pink acrylic resin; group 3: blue acrylic resin and group 4: green acrylic resin. All specimens were fabricated according to the mass manipulation technique and submitted to mechanical polishing protocol. The control was performed with an amalgam specimen (C+), a glass specimen (C-) and cell control (CC). Specimens were immersed in Minimum Eagle's Medium (MEM) and incubated for 24 h at 37o C. The extracts from the experimental material were filtered and mixed with L929 fibroblast. Cytotoxicity was evaluated at 4 different times, 24, 48, 72 and 168 h. After contact, cells were incubated for 24 h and added to 100 µ of 0.01% neutral red dye. The cells were incubated for 3 h for pigment incorporation and fixed. Cells viability was determined by a spectroscopic (BioTek, Winooski, Vermont, USA) with a 492-nm wavelength λ=492 nm). RESULTS: There were no statistical differences between the experimental groups and the CC and C- groups. CONCLUSION: Clear, pink, blue and green self-curing acrylic resins fabricated by means of the mass manipulation technique and mechanically polished are not cytotoxic. Neither the pigment added to the self-curing acrylic resin nor the factor of time influenced the cytotoxicity of the material.

Este estudo avaliou a influência da técnica de manipulação e método de polimento sobre a resistência à flexão e citotoxicidade de resinas acrílicas. Duas técnicas de manipulação e três métodos de polimento foram usados na fabricação de placas de acrílico que foram divididas em 6 grupos (n=10). Grupos MM, MC e MW: técnica de massa com polimento mecânico, polimento químico e sem polimento, respectivamente; e Grupos SM, SC e SW: técnica de saturação com polimento mecânico, polimento químico e sem polimento, respectivamente. A resistência à flexão foi testada em uma máquina universal de ensaios e o ensaio de citotoxicidade foi realizada utilizando culturas de células (L929) para os períodos de 24 h a 168 h. Dados da resistência à flexão e de citotoxicidade foram avaliados usando ANOVA dois fatores e ANOVA três fatores, respectivamente (α=0,05), seguido pelo teste post hoc de Bonferroni para comparações múltiplas. O efeito das combinações de técnicas de manipulação e métodos de polimento na resistência à flexão mostraram diferenças significativas apenas entre Grupo SC e Grupos MW, MM e MC (p<0,01). A viabilidade celular variou de 51,0% (3,9%) para 87,6% (3,2%) no intervalo de tempo de 24 h, e de 87,8% (5,0%) para 95,7% (3,1%) no intervalo de tempo de 168 h. Com o aumento da viabilidade celular, a partir do terceiro dia (72 h), não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos, exceto entre MM e SC (p<0,01) em 72 h. Em conclusão, a técnica de manipulação e o método de polimento tiveram maior influência sobre a citotoxicidade do que sobre a resistência à flexão.

This study evaluated the influence of the manipulation technique and polishing method on the flexural strength and cytotoxicity of acrylic resins. Two manipulation techniques and three polishing methods were used in the fabrication of acrylic plates that were divided into 6 groups (n=10). Groups MM, MC and MW: mass technique with mechanical polishing, chemical polishing and without polishing, respectively; and Groups SM, SC and SW: Saturation technique with mechanical polishing, chemical polishing and without polishing, respectively). Flexural strength was tested in a universal testing machine and the cytotoxicity assay used cell cultures (L-929) for periods of 24 h to 168 h. Flexural strength and cytotoxicity data were assessed using two-way and three-way ANOVA, respectively (α=0.05), followed by post hoc Bonferroni test for multiple comparisons. The effect of combinations of manipulation techniques and polishing methods on flexural strength showed significant differences only between Group SC and Groups MW, MM and MC (p<0.01). Cell viability ranged from 51% (3.9%) to 87,6% (3.2) in the 24-h time interval, and from 87.8% (5.0) to 95.7% (3.1%) in the 168-h time interval. With the increase of cell viability, from the third day (72 h), there was no significant difference among the groups, except between MM and SC (p<0.01) at 72 h. In conclusion, the manipulation technique and polishing method had more influence on the cytotoxicity than on flexural strength.

The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the influence of pH levels on force decay and cytotoxicity of elastic chains submersed in artificial saliva. The samples were divided into two groups: Group SF (Polyurethane elastic, super force) and Group C (Polyurethane elastic, conventional), which were stretched to 100% of their initial length. They were kept in artificial saliva solutions at pH levels of 5.0, 6.0 and 7.5 for time intervals of 10 seconds, 1, 14 and 28 days. Cytotoxicity assay was performed in cells (L929-fibroblast), subjected to "dye-uptake" test. ANOVA, Sidak method and Tukey’s test were used. The pH did not interfere directly in force decay results of tested elastics. Cytotoxicity test showed that Group SF presented similar cell viability when compared with Group C. There was gradual reduction in cell viability from beginning to 28th day. The pH had no significant influence on force decay and cytotoxicity. Time had more influence and contributed to variability in results.

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.

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.

Four extracts from the seaweed Hypnea musciformis (Wulfen in Jacq.) J.V. Lamour. (Rhodophyta), collected directly from its natural habitat or cultivated in the presence of phytohormones, were evaluated for their ability to inhibit the replication of acyclovir-resistant herpes simplex viruses types 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2) strains. The main purpose was to determinate whether these growth conditions would affect the antiviral activity. Our results showed the possibility of improving the anti-HSV activity by using extracts from algae cultured in the presence of phytohormones.

Organic extracts of 36 species of marine algae (sixteen species of Rhodophyta, eight species of Ochrophyta and twelve species of Chlorophyta) from seven locations on the Brazilian coast were evaluated for their anti-HSV-1 and anti-HSV-2 activity resistant to Acyclovir (ACV). Activity tests in crude extracts, followed by the identification of the major compounds present, were performed for all species. The chemical profiles of all crude extracts were obtained by ¹H-NMR and 13C-NMR spectroscopy. The percentage of extracts with antiviral activity was higher for HSV-1 (86.1%) than for HSV-2 (55.5%). The green algae Ulva fasciata and Codium decorticatum both showed the highest activity (99.9%) against HSV-1, with triacylglycerols and fatty acids as the major components. The red alga Laurencia dendroidea showed good activity against HSV-1 (97.5%) and the halogenated sesquiterpenes obtusol and (-)-elatol were identified as the major components in the extract. Against HSV-2, the green alga Penicillus capitatus (Chlorophyta) and Stypopodium zonale (Ochrophyta) were the most active (96.0 and 95.8%). Atomaric acid, a meroditerpene, was identified as the major secondary metabolite in the S. zonale extract. These results reinforce the role of seaweeds as important sources of compounds with the potential to enter into the pipeline for development of new drugs against herpes simplex.

This study investigated the cytotoxicity of crystal-coloured orthodontic elastomeric ligatures of polyurethane. Six ligatures from distinct manufactures were divided into 6 groups of 10 elastics each: Groups P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 and P6 (Polyurethane). The cytotoxicity essay was performed using L-929 line cells, which were submitted to the cell viability test with neutral red ("dye-uptake") at time intervals of 1, 2, 3, 7 and 28 days. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) with multiple comparisons and Tukey's test were used (p < .05). There were statistical differences (p < .05) in cell viability between Groups P1, P4, P2 and P3, and Groups P5 and P6 at 1 and 2 days. All elastomeric ligatures were considered suitable for clinical use. The hypothesis was accepted, the P5 and P6 elastomers and the processing route of injection molding for these ligatures showed the lowest cell viability, due the temperature and pressure distinct in the processing of these elastomers.

OBJETIVO: o propósito do presente estudo foi testar a hipótese que não existe diferença de citotoxicidade entre elásticos de diferentes marcas. MÉTODOS: foram comparadas entre si 4 marcas de elásticos de separação (4,0mm, 4,4mm e 4,8mm) intrabucais de látex quanto ao possível efeito citotóxico nos tecidos bucais, divididos em 7 grupos de 9 elásticos cada: grupo A (cor verde - modular, American Orthodontics), grupos M1 e M2, (cor azul - modular e a granel, respectivamente, Morelli), grupos M3 e M4 (cor verde - modular e a granel, respectivamente, Morelli), grupo U (cor azul - a granel, Uniden) e grupo T (cor azul - a granel, Tecnident). O ensaio de citotoxicidade foi realizado utilizando-se cultura de células da linhagem HEp-2 (do tipo epitelióide, que tem origem em carcinoma de laringe humana), sendo submetido o material ao teste para células viáveis em vermelho neutro ("dye-uptake"), no tempo de 24, 48, 72 e 168 horas. A análise de variância e comparação múltipla (ANOVA) e o teste de Tukey foram utilizados (p<0,05). RESULTADOS: os resultados evidenciaram diferença estatisticamente significativa dos grupos A, M1, M2, M3, M4 e T com o grupo U nos tempos de 24 e 48h (p<0,05). CONCLUSÃO: pôde-se evidenciar que os elásticos da marca Uniden causaram alta quantidade de lise celular em 24 e 48h, porém, todas as marcas mostraram-se biocompatíveis a partir de 72h.

OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that there is no difference in cytotoxicity between separating elastics of different manufacturers. METHODS: The present article compared latex elastics (4.0 mm, 4.4 mm and 4.8 mm) of four different manufacturers. The sample was allocated to seven groups of 9 elastics: Group A (American Orthodontics, green color, modules), Groups M1 and M2 (Morelli, blue color, modules and free in pack respectively), Groups M3 and M4 (Morelli, green color, modules and free in pack respectively), Group U (Uniden, blue color, free in pack) and Group T (Tecnident, blue color, free in pack) regarding their possible cytotoxic effects on oral tissues. Cytotoxicity assays were performed using cell culture medium containing epithelioid-type cells (Hep-2 line) derived from human laryngeal carcinoma and submitted to the methods for evaluating the cytotoxicity by the "dye-uptake" test, at time intervals 24, 48, 72 and 168 h. Data were compared by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's test (p < 0.05). RESULTS: Results showed statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) between group U and all the other Groups (A, M1, M2, M3, M 4 and T) at 24 and 48 hours. CONCLUSIONS: Uniden elastics evoked more cell lysis at 24 and 48 h, although, all brands showed biocompatibility from 72 h onwards.

Leishmaniasis is one of the most neglected tropical diseases, representing a group of parasitic diseases worldwide spread, occurring in 88 tropical and subtropical countries. Approximately 350 million people live in areas of active transmission of leishmaniasis, with about 1-2 million estimated new cases occurring every year. More than 90% of the cutaneous cases appear in developing countries. Efforts to improve the therapeutic arsenal against leishmaniasis have led to the search for new and cheap range of drugs. In this study, the nerolidol-rich essential oil from Piper claussenianum (Miq.) C. DC., Piperaceae, was assayed on arginase activity of Leishmania amazonensis. The effect of this essential oil on arginase activity levels showed an enzyme inhibition of 62.2%. This result stimulates the scientific interest about the potential value of this plant species on neglected diseases as potential new natural product source of pharmacological interest for the treatment of leishmaniasis.

OBJETIVO: o processo de solda envolve íons metálicos capazes de provocar lise celular. Diante disso, o objetivo deste estudo foi testar a hipótese de que existe citotoxicidade entre diferentes tipos de ligas (CrNi, TMA, NiTi) utilizadas em Ortodontia, submetidas à solda elétrica a ponto. MÉTODOS: três tipos de ligas foram avaliados neste estudo. Foram confeccionados 36 corpos de prova, 6 para cada combinação entre os fios, divididos em 6 grupos - grupo AA (aço com aço), grupo AT (aço com TMA), grupo AN (aço com NiTi), grupo TT (TMA com TMA), grupo TN (TMA com NiTi) e grupo NN (NiTi com NiTi) - que foram submetidos à solda a ponto para avaliação quanto ao possível efeito citotóxico nos tecidos bucais. Previamente, os corpos de prova foram limpos com álcool isopropílico e esterilizados em luz ultravioleta. O ensaio de citotoxicidade foi realizado utilizando-se cultura de células (linhagem L929, fibroblastos de camundongos), submetida ao teste para células viáveis em vermelho neutro ("dye-uptake") no tempo de 24h. A análise de variância e comparação múltipla (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey foram utilizados (p< 0,05). RESULTADOS: os resultados demonstraram que não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos experimentais (P> 0,05). Foi observada maior viabilidade celular no grupo TT, seguido dos grupos AT, TN, AA, NA e NN. CONCLUSÃO: pôde-se evidenciar que solda em fios de liga de NiTi causaram maior quantidade de lise celular. Soldas elétricas a ponto demonstraram pequena capacidade de causar lise celular.

OBJECTIVE: The welding process involves metal ions capable of causing cell lysis. In view of this fact, the aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that cytotoxicity is present in different types of alloys (CrNi, TMA, NiTi) commonly used in orthodontic practice when these alloys are subjected to electric spot welding. METHODS: Three types of alloys were evaluated in this study. Thirty-six test specimens were fabricated, 6 for each wire combination, and divided into 6 groups: Group SS (stainless steel), Group ST (steel with TMA), Group SN (steel with NiTi), Group TT (TMA with TMA), Group TN group (TMA with NiTi) and Group NN (NiTi with NiTi). All groups were subjected to spot welding and assessed in terms of their potential cytotoxicity to oral tissues. The specimens were first cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and sterilized with ultraviolet light (UV). A cytotoxicity assay was performed using cultured cells (strain L929, mouse fibroblast cells), which were tested for viable cells in neutral red dye-uptake over 24 hours. Analysis of variance and multiple comparison (ANOVA), as well as Tukey test were employed (p<0.05). RESULTS: The results showed no statistically significant difference between experimental groups (P>0.05). Cell viability was higher in the TT group, followed by groups ST, TN, SS, NS and NN. CONCLUSIONS: It became evident that the welding of NiTi alloy wires caused a greater amount of cell lysis. Electric spot welding was found to cause little cell lysis.

Alginate, or irreversible hydrocolloid, is one of the most accepted impression materials used in dentistry. However, some substances existing in these materials can be toxic. The aim of this study was to assess the cytotoxicity of alginates for dental applications. Fourteen different alginates were assessed: Jeltrate, Jeltrate Plus, Jeltrate Chromatic, Alga Gel, Printer Gel, Ava Gel, New Print, Kromopan 100, Tropicalgin, Cavex Orthotrace, Hydrogum, Orthoprint, Cavex Color Change, and Qualitygel. Three control groups were also used in this study: positive control group (C+) consisting of cell detergent Tween 80, negative control group (C-) consisting of PBS, and cell control group (CC) consisting of non-exposed cells. After manipulating the materials according to the manufacturer’s instructions, samples were made by using silicone rings. Next, the samples were immersed into Eagle’s minimum essential medium (MEM) for 2 minutes followed by removal of supernatants and contact with L929 fibroblasts. After contact with the medium, the cells were incubated for further 24 hours in which 100? l of 0.01% neutral red stain were added. Cells were incubated again for 3 hours so that the stain could be absorbed. After this period, the cells were fixed and viable cell counting was performed by using a spectrophotometer (BioTek, Winooski, Vermont, USA) at wavelength of 492 nm. The results demonstrated statistical differences between CC and C- groups in relation to other ones (p<0.05). No statistical differences were observed between Jeltrate Plus and Hydrogum groups, between Jeltrate and Jeltrate Chromatic, Printer Gel, Tropicalgin, and Qualitygel groups, and between Jeltrate Chromatic and Alga Gel, Ava Gel, New Print, Kromopan 100, Cavex Orthotrace, Hydrogum, Orhtoprint, and Cavex Color Change groups. One can conclude, based on the results of this study, that all alginate materials were found to be cytotoxic.

El alginato o hidrocoloide irreversible, es uno de los materiales de impresión más aceptados y utilizados en odontología. Sin embargo, algunas substancias existentes en estos materiales pueden ser tóxicas. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la citotoxicidad de los alginatos para aplicaciones dentales. Fueron evaluados 14 alginatos diferentes: Jeltrate, Jeltrate Plus, Jeltrate Chromatic, Alga Gel, Printer Gel, Ava Gel, New Print, Kromopan 100, Tropicalgin, Cavex Orthotrace, Hydrogum, Orthoprint, Cavex Color Change y Qualitygel. También se utilizaron tres grupos de control también se utilizaron en este estudio: grupo control positivo (C+) que consiste en células de detergente Tween 80, el grupo de control negativo (C-) que consiste en PBS, y el grupo de células de control (CC) que consiste de las células no expuestas. Después de la manipulación de los materiales de acuerdo a las instrucciones del fabricante, las muestras fueron hechas mediante el uso de anillos de silicona. A continuación, las muestras se sumergieron en medio mínimo esencial de Eagle (MEM) durante 2 minutos, seguido de la eliminación de los sobrenadantes y el contacto con los fibroblastos L929. En caso de contacto con el medio, las células fueron incubadas durante 24 horas más en 100ml de tinción roja neutra al 0,01%. Las células se incubaron nuevamente durante 3 horas para que la tinción pueda ser absorbida. Después de este período, las células fueron fijadas y el recuento de células viables se realizó mediante un espectrofotómetro (BioTek, Winooski, Vermont, EE.UU.) a la longitud de onda de 492 nm. Los resultados demostraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los grupos de CC y C- en relación con los demás (p<0,05). No se observaron diferencias estadísticas entre los grupos Jeltrate Plus y Hydrogum, entre Jeltrate y los grupos Jeltrate Chromatic, Printer Gel, Tropicalgin y Qualitygel, y entre Jeltrate Chromatic y los grupos Alga Gel, Ava Gel, New Print, Kromopan 100, Cavex Orthotrace, Hydrogum, Orhtoprint y Cavex Color Change. Se puede concluir, con base en los resultados de este estudio, que todos los materiales de alginato son citotóxicos.

As new orthodontic resin adhesives continue to be marketed, rapid and sensitive tests for examining their toxic effects at the ' cell and tissue level ' are needed because patient safety has been identifi ed as a legal concept. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity and degree of monomer conversion of orthodontic adhesives over different time periods. Seven adhesives: Transbond® XT, Transbond® Color Change, Quick Cure, EagleBond, Orthobond®, Fill Mágic® and Biofix® were evaluated for their cytotoxicity in L929 fibroblastic cells and for their degree of monomer conversion over different time periods. Three control groups were also analysed: Positive control (C+), consisting of Tween 80 cell detergent; Negative control (C-), consisting of PBS; and cell control (CC), consisting of cells exposed to any material. The dye-uptake technique that involves the absorption of a neutral red dye in viable cells was used for the cytotoxicity evaluation and the degree of conversion was evaluated using spectroscopy with infrared. The results showed the cytotoxicity of the adhesives at 24, 48, 72 and 168 hours. At these times, the viability values presented for these materials were statistically different from the groups CC and C- (p < 0.05). At 168 hours, all the groups showed low cytotoxicity with high cell viability and with no statistical difference with the groups CC and C- (P > 0.05). In the monomer conversions there was a percentage increase of monomer conversion from 24 to 72 hours. A direct correlation could be observed between cytotoxicity and monomer conversions. From this work it can be concluded that all adhesives evaluated are cytotoxic at the times of 24, 48 and 72 hours. Monomers continued conversion even after photopolymerization had stopped.

Natural latex does not fall into the category of materials known to be entirely inoffensive. The objective of the present in vitro study is to test the hypothesis that there is no difference in the cytotoxicity between natural latex elastics of different colours. The present article compared different latex intra-oral elastics (5/16 = 7.9 mm). The sample was divided into four groups according to their manufacturer: Group N (Natural latex elastic, Morelli), Group R (Red colour elastic, Morelli) Group Y (Yellow colour elastic, Morelli) and Group G (Green colour elastic, Morelli). Cytotoxicity assays were performed by using cell culture medium containing L-929 line cells (mouse fibroblast). The cytotoxicity was evaluated by using the “dyeuptake” test, which was employed at two different moments (1 and 24 h). Data were compared by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s test (p<0.05). The results showed a significant difference (p<0.05) between the groups N, R, Y, G and the negative cytotoxicity control at 1 and 24 h (p<0.05), it did not have presented significant difference between the groups N, R, Y, G tested (p>0.05) at 1 and 24 h. Morelli intra-oral elastics were found to be highly cytotoxic, regardless of their colour and immersion time.

El látex natural no entra en la categoría de materiales que se sabe del todo inofensivo. El objetivo del presente estudio in vitro es poner a prueba la hipótesis de que no hay diferencia en la citotoxicidad entre elásticos de látex natural de diferentes colores. El presente artículo compara diferentes elásticos intraorales de látex (5/16 =7,9 mm). La muestra se dividió en cuatro grupos según su fabricante: Grupo N (elástico látex, Morelli), Grupo I (elástico de color rojo, Morelli) Grupo Y (elástico de color amarillo, Morelli) y el Grupo G (elástico color verde, Morelli). Pruebas de citotoxicidad se realizaron mediante el uso de medio de cultivo celular que contiene líneas celulares L-929 (fibroblastos de ratón). La citotoxicidad se evaluó mediante el test “dye-uptake”, que se empleó en dos momentos diferentes (1 y 24 h). Los datos se compararon mediante análisis de varianza (ANOVA) y test de Tukey (p<0,05). Los resultados mostraron una diferencia significativa (p<0,05) entre los grupos N, R, Y, G y la negativa citotoxicidad del control en 1 y 24 h (p<0,05), no han presentado diferencias significativas entre los grupos N, R , Y, G probado (p>0,05) en 1 y 24 h. Elásticos intraorales Morelli resultaron ser altamente citotóxicos, independientemente de su color y tiempo de inmersión.