Tomás Catalá, Christopher Joseph

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Tomás Catalá, Christopher Joseph

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Universidad de Murcia. Departamento de Dermatología, Estomatología,Radiología y Medicina Física

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Citotoxicity of Guttaflow bioseal, Guttaflow2, MTA Fillapex, and AH Plus on human periodontal ligament stem cells.
(Elsevier Science, 2017-03-23) Collado-González, Mar; Tomás Catalá, Christopher Joseph; Oñate Sánchez, Ricardo Elías; Moraleda Jiménez, José María; Rodríguez Lozano, Francisco Javier; Dermatología, Estomatología, Radiología y Medicina Física
Introduction: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the in vitro cytotoxicity of endodontic sealers (GuttaFlow Bioseal, GuttaFlow2, and MTA Fillapex) on human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs). As a reference, AH Plus was compared with the more recent endodontic sealers regarding cell viability and cell attachment. Methods: Biological testing was carried out in vitro on hPDLSCs. Cell viability assay was performed by using eluates from each endodontic sealer. To assess cell orphology and attachment to the different sealers, the hPDLSCs were directly seeded onto the material surfaces and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. Chemical composition of the sealers was determined by energy-dispersive x-ray, and eluates were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Statistical differences were assessed by analysis of variance and Tukey test (P < .05). Results: Cell viability was evident after 24 hours in the presence of GuttaFlow Bioseal and GuttaFlow 2 but not in the case of AH Plus or MTA Fillapex. At 168 hours, GuttaFlow Bioseal and GuttaFlow 2 exhibited high and moderate cell viability, respectively, whereas AH Plus and MTA Fillapex revealed low rates of cell cell viability (P < .001). Finally, scanning electron microscopy studies revealed a high degree of proliferation, cell spreading, and attachment, especially when using GuttaFlow Bioseal disks. Conclusions: GuttaFlow Bioseal and GuttaFlow2 showed lower cytotoxicity than MTA Fillapex and AH plus. Further in vitro and in vivo investigations are required to confirm the suitability of GuttaFlow Bioseal for clinical application.
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Biological effects of acid-eroded MTA Repair HP and ProRoot MTA on human periodontal ligament stem cells
(2019-01-25) Rodríguez Lozano, Francisco Javier; Oñate Sánchez, Ricardo Elías; Collado-González, Mar; López-García, Sergio; García Bernal, David; Tomás Catalá, Christopher Joseph; Moraleda Jiménez, José María; Lozano, Adrián; Forner, Leopoldo; Dermatología, Estomatología, Radiología y Medicina Física
Objective The aim of this study was to analyze the biological effects of MTA Repair HP and ProRoot MTA on human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) after exposure to acidic and neutral environments. Materials and methods Discs of each material (n = 30) were exposed to phosphate buffered saline (pH = 7.4) or butyric acid (pH = 5.2) for 7 days, and biological testing was carried out in vitro on hPDLSCs. Cell viability and apoptosis assays were performed using eluates of each root-end filling material. To evaluate cell attachment to the different materials, hPDLSCs were directly seeded onto the material surfaces and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. The chemical composition of the rootend filling materials was determined by energy-dispersive x-ray and eluates were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. Statistical differences were assessed by ANOVA and Tukey test (p < 0.05). Results Under an acidic environment, both materials displayed similar ion release abilities, with the increased release of Si and Ca ions. Substantial changes in microstructure were observed for both materials after exposure to acidic pH. In addition, material exposure to an acidic environment showed a similar degree of cell adherence, and, surprisingly, MTA Repair HP exhibited higher cell viability rates at pH 5.2 than ProRoot MTA. Conclusions Exposure to an acidic environment promoted Si and Ca ion release from ProRoot MTA and MTA Repair HP. Moreover, we observed optimal biological properties of ProRoot MTA and MTA Repair HP in terms of cell viability, cell death, and cell attachment in both environments. Clinical relevance These results may suggest that MTA Repair HP and ProRoot exhibited optimal biological properties in terms of cell viability, cell death and cell attachment in acidic environment, being considered as materials for root-end filling and perforations.
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Thermo-setting glass ionomer cements promote variable biological responses of human dental pulp stem cells
(2018) Collado-González, Mar; Pecci Lloret, Miguel Ramón; Tomás Catalá, Christopher Joseph; García Bernal, David; Oñate Sánchez, Ricardo Elías; Llena, Carmen; Forner, Leopoldo; Rosa, Vinicius; Rodríguez Lozano, Francisco Javier; Dermatología, Estomatología, Radiología y Medicina Física
Objective: To evaluate the in vitro cytotoxicity of Equia Forte (GC, Tokyo, Japan) and Ionostar Molar (Voco, Cuxhaven, Germany) on human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). Methods: hDPSCs isolated from third molars were exposed to several dilutions of Equia Forte and Ionostar Molar eluates (1/1, 1/2 and 1/4). These eluates were obtained by storing material samples in respective cell culture medium for 24 h (n = 40). hDPSCs in basal growth culture medium were the control. Cell viability and cell migration assays were performed using the MTT and wound-healing assays, respectively. Also, induction of apoptosis and changes in cell phenotype were evaluated by flow cytometry. Changes in cell morphology were analysed by immunocytofluorescence staining. To evaluate cell attachment to the different materials, hDPSCs were directly seeded onto the material surfaces and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The chemical composition of the materials was determined by energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and eluates were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Statistical analysis was performed with analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Student's t-test (α < 0.05). Results: Undiluted Equia Forte extracts led to a similar cell proliferation rates than the control group from 72 h onwards. There were no significance differences between Equia Forte and Ionostar Molar in terms of cell apoptosis and phenotype. However, in presence of Equia extracts the migration capacity of hDPSCs was higher than in presence of Ionostar Molar (p < 0.05). Also, SEM studies showed a higher degree of cell attachment when Equia Forte extracts were used. Finally, EDX analysis pointed to different weight percentages of C, O and Ca ions in glass ionomer cements, while other elements such as La, Al, Si, W, Mo and F were also detected. Significance: In summary, Equia Forte promoted better biological responses in hDPSCs than Ionostar Molar.
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Human dental Pulp stem cells exhibit different biological behaviours in response to commercial bleaching products
(MDPI, 2018-06-27) Llena, Carmen; Collado-González, Mar; Tomás Catalá, Christopher Joseph; García Bernal, David; Oñate Sánchez, Ricardo Elías; Rodríguez Lozano, Francisco Javier; Forner, Leopoldo; Biología Celular e Histología
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diffusion capacity and the biological effects of different bleaching products on human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). The bleaching gel was applied for 90, 30 or 15 min to enamel/dentine discs that adapted in an artificial chamber. The diffusion of hydrogen peroxide (HP) was analysed by fluorometry and the diffusion products were applied to hDPSCs. Cell viability, cell migration and cell morphology assays were performed using the eluates of diffusion products. Finally, cell apoptosis and the expression of mesenchymal stem cell markers were analysed by flow cytometry. Statistical analysis was performed using analysis of variance and Kruskal–Wallis or Mann–Whitney tests ( < 0.05). Significant reductions of approximately 95% in cell viability were observed for the 3 x 15 min groups (p < 0.001), while 1 x 30 min of PerfectBleach and 1 x 90 min of PolaNight resulted in reductions of 50% and 60% in cell viability, respectively (p < 0.001). Similar results were obtained in the migration assay. Moreover, the 3 x 15 min group was associated with cell morphology alterations and reductions of >70% in cell live. Finally, hDPSCs maintained their mesenchymal phenotype in all conditions. Similar concentrations of carbamide peroxide (CP) and HP in different commercial products exhibited different biological effects on hDPSCs.
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Biocompatibility of new pulp-capping materials NeoMTA Plus, MTA Repair HP and Biodentine on human dental pulp stem cells
(Elsevier Science, 2017-11-01) Tomás Catalá, Christopher Joseph; Collado-González, Mar; García Bernal, David; Oñate Sánchez, Ricardo Elías; Forner, Leopoldo; Llena, Carmen; Lozano, Adrián; Moraleda Jiménez, José María; Rodríguez Lozano, Francisco Javier; Biología Celular e Histología
Introduction: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the in vitro cytotoxicity of MTA Repair HP, Neo-MTA Plus, and Biodentine, new bioactive materials used for dental pulp capping, on human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). Methods: Biological testing was carried out in vitro on hDPSCs. Cell viability and cell migration assays were performed using eluates of each capping material. To evaluate cell morphology and cell attachment to the different materials, hDPSCs were directly seeded onto the material surfaces and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. The chemical composition of the pulp-capping materials was determined by energy-dispersive X-ray and eluates were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. Statistical differences were assessed by analysis of variance and Tukey test (P < .05). Results: Cell viability was moderate after 24 and 48 hours in the presence of MTA Repair HP and NeoMTA Plus, whereas at 48 and 72 hours, Biodentine showed higher rates of cell viability than MTA Repair HP and NeoMTA Plus (P < .001). A cell migration assay revealed adequate cell migration rates for MTA Repair HP and NeoMTA Plus, both similar to the control group rates, meanwhile the highest cell migration rate was observed in the presence of Biodentine (P < .001). Scanning electron microscope studies showed a high degree of cell proliferation and adhesion on Biodentine disks but moderate rates on MTA Repair HP and NeoMTA Plus disks. Energydispersive X-ray pointed to similar weight percentages of C, O, and Ca in all 3 materials, whereas other elements such as Al, Si, and S were also found. Conclusions: The new pulp-capping materials MTA Repair HP, NeoMTA Plus, and Biodentine showed a suitable degree of cytocompatibility with hDPSCs, and good cell migration rates, although Biodentine showed higher rates of proliferation time-dependent.