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The surface properties of titanium and its alloys are commonly modified by different techniques, including additive manufacturing (AM), to improve the osseointegration of dental implants. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the wettability, topography, chemistry, and structure of titanium‐aluminum‐vanadium (Ti‐6Al‐4 V) discs fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) and subtractive manufacturing (conventional machining). Three different groups were evaluated: selective laser melting (SLM); conventional machining with H3PO4 + NaOH surface treatment (CM + ST); and conventional machining without surface treatment (CM), including analysis of wettability and roughness, morphological and chemical analyses by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy (EDX), and structural characterization analysis by computed tomography (micro‐CT), and X‐ray diffraction (XRD). The results showed that SLM surface had higher roughness (9.09 ± 1.94 Ra; 51.93 ± 11.59 Rz; 11.03 ± 1.95 Sa) and lower wettability (103.23° ± 13) than CM (0.06 ± 0.01 Ra; 0.42 ± 0.078 Rz; 0.07 ± 0.01 Sa) (76.95° ± 4.18) and CM + ST (0.17 ± 0.38 Ra; 0.88 ± 0.15 Rz; 0.18 ± 0.04 Sa) (18.55° ± 6.47) (p < 0.05). SEM images also proved the higher roughness of SLM surface, and CM + ST discs showed a topography resembling a sponge, characteristic of the nanometric treatment applied. EDX and XRD found no differences between the different surfaces, and micro‐CT demonstrated the solid characteristic of the SLM disc. Compared with conventional machining, the SLM technique resulted in higher roughness and lower wettability. Meanwhile, the chemical properties and structure of the titanium alloy was not altered by the technique.

Objective: This study aimed to systematically review the literature about sealants modified with materials to promote antimicrobial activity and answer the question “What is the effect of incorporating materials that promote antimicrobial activity to pit and fissure sealants?” Materials and methods: Data were collected from questions about the material incorporated, its concentration, purpose of incorporation, analyses, and conclusions obtained. The Cochrane Library, LILLACS, ScienceDirect, and PubMed databases were searched with the terms “SEALANT”, “ANTIMICROBIAL”, and “ANTIBACTERIAL”. The selection of studies was performed in two stages. Inclusion criteria were applied via the evaluation of titles and abstracts, and exclusion criteria, via the complete reading of the studies. The adapted Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tool was used to analyze bias risk. Results: Due to the heterogeneity of the data found, it was impossible to perform a meta-analysis. We obtained 1389 references, including 11 of them in this review. Analysis of the studies found that modified sealants may show antimicrobial activity and alter their other properties. After applying the JBI tool, all studies showed low bias risk. Conclusion: Modified pit and fissure sealants show antimicrobial activity and altered physicochemical and mechanical properties.

La limpieza del sistema de conductos radiculares constituye uno de los principales factores para determinar el éxito del tratamiento endodóntico. Por lo tanto, la irrigación complementaria a la instrumentación juega un papel fundamental en la eliminación de las bacterias, restos de dentina y materiales terapéuticos. Además, el método de irrigación es fundamental para garantizar la eficiencia en la limpieza del sistema de conductos radiculares, que puede realizarse manualmente con una jeringa y una aguja, también utilizando dispositivos específicos para esta finalidad, como el ultrasonido. El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar una revisión de literatura sobre el efecto del ultrasonido en la limpieza del sistema de conductos radiculares. Una búsqueda eletrónica fue realizada en las bases de datos PubMed, LILACS y Cochrane Library, con los términos: “passive ultrasonic irrigation”, “root canal” y “endodontic irrigation”. Los artículos fueron seleccionados a partir de los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Se concluyó que la irrigación ultrasónica pasiva es eficaz en relación a la eliminación de bacterias, hidróxido de calcio, restos dentinarios y smear layer, utilizándose hipoclorito de sodio (NaOCl) como solución de irrigación, permitiendo así una optimización en la limpieza del sistema de conductos radiculares.