The Effect of Root Detoxification on Human Gingival Fibroblasts

Autor: Brian R. Maxey, Richard S. Gilman
Rok vydání: 1986
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Zdroj: Journal of Periodontology. 57:436-440
ISSN: 1943-3670
0022-3492
DOI: 10.1902/jop.1986.57.7.436
Popis: Comparative growth or inhibition of growth of human gingival fibroblasts on experimental root surfaces was used to assess the efficacy in vitro of the Cavitron and Prophy-Jet. Six teeth with a hopeless periodontal prognosis, slated for prosthetic replacement, were extracted and sectioned into 12 specimens. Experimental specimens were instrumented with the Cavitron or Cavitron and Prophy-Jet. Four calculus-covered control specimens were not treated. Eight root specimens in fibroblast tissue culture were stained with 1.0% toluidine blue for determination of fibroblast viability after 48 hours. No fibroblast growth took place on calculus control specimens. Cavitron specimens showed light fibroblast growth and viability. Cavitron/Prophy-Jet specimens showed superior growth and vitality of fibroblasts.
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