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PURPOSE: The present study aimed to evaluate which of the following imaging methods best assessed misfit at the tooth-restoration interface: (1) bitewing radiographs, both conventional and digital, performed using a photostimulable phosphor plate (PSP) and a charge-coupled device (CCD) system; (2) panoramic radiographs, both conventional and digital; and (3) cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty healthy human molars with class I cavities were selected and divided into 4 groups according to the restoration that was applied: composite resin, composite resin with liner material to simulate misfit, dental amalgam, and dental amalgam with liner material to simulate misfit. Radiography and tomography were performed using the various imaging methods, and the resulting images were analyzed by 2 calibrated radiologists. The true presence or absence of misfit corresponding to an area of radiolucency in regions subjacent to the esthetic and metal restorations was validated with microscopy. The data were analyzed using a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, and the scores were compared using the Cohen kappa coefficient. RESULTS: For bitewing images, the digital systems (CCD and PSP) showed a higher area under the ROC curve (AUROC) for the evaluation of resin restorations, while the conventional images exhibited a larger AUROC for the evaluation of amalgam restorations. Conventional and digital panoramic radiographs did not yield good results for the evaluation of resin and amalgam restorations (P<.05). CBCT images exhibited good results for resin restorations (P>.05), but showed no discriminatory ability for amalgam restorations (P<.05). CONCLUSION: Bitewing radiographs (conventional or digital) should be the method of choice when assessing dental restoration misfit.

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To evaluate the cumulative enamel loss during bonding and debonding procedures of orthodontic metallic brackets and to analyze the enamel superficial roughness. Forty-seven maxillary first premolars were obtained for quantitative and qualitative analysis. For quantitative analysis, forty premolars were weighed at each stage of treatment and the equivalent thickness of enamel loss was measured. The amount of tooth mass loss in each stage was divided by the density value to obtain the corresponding enamel volume lost. Subsequently, these volumes were divided by a circular area with a diameter of 7 mm, thus obtaining the equivalent thickness of enamel loss. They were assessed under the following conditions: as sound enamel, after acid conditioning, following the removal of residual resin composite, after final polishing with high or low-speed, and with or without water refrigeration. A rugosimeter was used to obtain a graphic registration of the enamel superficial roughness before and after acid conditioning. The data were analyzed with the Quantikov software and the Shapiro Wilk's and Wilcoxon statistical tests were used to evaluate enamel superficial roughness. The one-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni Post-Hoc tests were used to analyze the amount of enamel loss. For qualitative analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of the enamel surfaces was performed on seven premolars, one in each step. Acid conditioning significantly increased enamel surface roughness (p<0.01). Based on the dental mass weighed after each stage of evaluation, enamel loss was statistically significant in all stages (p<0.01). However, when the 4 different final polishing methods were compared, no statistically significant differences were registered regarding loss of mineralized structure (p=0.72). The SEM analysis revealed that the tungsten-carbide bur with water refrigeration and lowspeed rubber points caused less damage to the enamel. The greatest amount of enamel loss was due to acid conditioning. The losses relative to abrasion with composite removal or after the 4 polishing protocols were similar. Finally, none of the enamel surfaces was restored to their original aspects after bonding and debonding metallic brackets.

Determinar a perda de esmalte durante os procedimentos de colagem e descolagem de bráquetes ortodônticos e analisar a rugosidade superficial do esmalte. Quarenta e sete primeiros pré-molares superiores foram obtidos para análise quantitativa e qualitativa. Para a análise quantitativa, quarenta pré-molares foram pesados em cada uma das etapas do tratamento e a espessura equivalente do esmalte foi medida. A perda de massa em cada fase foi dividida pelo valor de densidade do esmalte para obter o volume correspondente. Em seguida, o volume foi dividido pela área circular de 7 mm de diâmetro, obtendo-se assim a espessura equivalente da perda de esmalte. Os dentes foram avaliados nas seguintes condições: esmalte íntegro, após condicionamento ácido, depois da remoção da resina remanescente e após o polimento final em alta e baixa rotação, com e sem refrigeração. Ainda foi utilizado um rugosímetro para obtenção dos registros gráficos de perfis da rugosidade superficial do esmalte antes e após o condicionamento ácido. Os dados foram analisados utilizando-se o software Quantikov, para determinação e comparação dos comprimentos dos registros obtidos antes e após o condicionamento ácido, o teste Shapiro Wilk e o Wilcoxon para rugosidade superificial do esmalte e, por fim, o ANOVA um fator seguido pelo Bonferroni Post-Hoc para perda de esmalte. Para a análise qualitativa, foi empregada a microscopia eletrônica de varredura nas superfícies de esmalte de sete pré-molares, um dente para cada etapa. O condicionamento ácido promoveu o aumento do comprimento do perfil de superfície do esmalte, ou seja, o aumento da rugosidade (p<0,01). Na avaliação da massa dos elementos dentários, percebeu-se que a perda de esmalte foi estatisticamente significante em todas as etapas do experimento (p<0,01). Entretanto, ao comparar os diferentes métodos de polimentos, verificou-se que não há diferença estatisticamente significante na perda de estrutura mineralizada (p=0,72). Na análise da microscopia eletrônica de varredura, a remoção da resina com broca carbide de tungstênio multilaminada com refrigeração e o polimento em baixa rotação sob refrigeração apresentaram menos dano ao esmalte. A maior perda de esmalte foi devida ao condicionamento ácido. As perdas referentes ao desgaste com a broca e o polimento são semelhantes e os 4 protocolos de polimento testados resultaram em diminuições similares na espessura do esmalte. Nenhuma das superfícies de esmalte foi restaurada ao seu aspecto original após a colagem e descolagem de bráquetes metálicos.

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Abstract Aim: To investigate whether the removal and reseating of the abutment influences the retention of Morse taper implant system. Methods: Two Morse taper implant systems were selected: Bicon Dental ImplantTM system (Bicon, LLC, Boston, MA, USA) and Kopp Implant(r) system (Kopp(r), Curitiba, PR, Brazil). In both systems, the abutment is connected to the implant with a locking taper. To seat the abutment, the same vertical force was applied in both systems. It was measured the compressive force necessary to engage effectively the locking taper connection and the tensile force to displace it. Results: The compressive force was determined by four activations in each abutment-implant set, and the sum of these forces was 21 N and 17 N in the BiconTM and Kopp(r) systems, respectively. Next, a tensile test was performed, revealing that the BiconTM system presented a 208 N resistance, whereas it was 194 N in the Kopp(r) system. Other three rounds of compression and tensile loads were applied, removing and reseating the abutment. We obtained the following tensile values: 367 N, 500 N and 756 N in the BiconTM System and 336 N, 360 N and 420 N in the Kopp(r) system. Conclusions: When the sets were subjected to repeated rounds of compressive and tensile forces, displacing and reseating the abutment, the tensile value increased.

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To assess the sealing capacity of different dental cements regarding apical microleakage on teeth with prefabricated posts. Material and Methods:Forty-eight single-rooted teeth were selectedand, after having their coronal part removed at 10mm standard, underwent endodontic cleaning and preparation. The space for the post was prepared with # 3 Largo bur at 7 mm standard value. The study included the following groups: Group I, post prefabricated with # 1 intracanal glass fiber cemented with zinc phosphate cement (n = 12); Group II, post prefabricated with # 1 intracanal glass fiber cemented with conventional glass ionomer cement, Vidrion C (n = 12); Group III, post prefabricated with # 1 intracanal glass fiber cemented with chemical action resin cement, Multilink (n = 12). Two groups of six teeth each were also included, one as negative control group and the other as positive control. After cementing, teeth were tested through a dual-chamber experimental model, using Enterococcus Faecalis for apical contamination. Results:The control groups behaved as expected: positive control group with total contamination in 11 days and negative control group without any contaminated specimen within observation time of 60 days. Group I showed microleakage in all specimens for up to 29 days (100%)...

Group II and Group III showed microleakage in 50 and 49 specimens (83.33% and 75%) respectively along the research time of 60 days. Group 1 showed microleakage in all specimens for up to 29 days (100%). Group 2 and Group 3 showed microleakage in 50 and 49 specimens (83.33% and 75%) respectively along the research time of 60 days. The Log-Rank test showed differences between Groups 1 and 2 (p<0.05) and between Groups 1and 3 (p<0.05). However, there was no difference between Groups 2 and 3 (p> 0.05). The results showed higher delay in bacterial infiltration in Groups 2 and 3 when compared to Group 1.Conclusion:No cement completely prevented infiltration during the experimental period. Zinc phosphate cement had the lowest apical sealing capacity while glass ionomer cement and resin cement showed similar results...

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O presente trabalho teve como objetivo relatar um caso de reabilitação bucal de um paciente portador de displasia ectodérmica, através de próteses totais fixas aparafusadas sustentadas por implantes zigomáticos e convencionais. Os aspectos clínicos e radiográficos serão descritos juntamente com a sequência de tratamento realizada até a finalização do caso. Esse tipo de tratamento tem apresentado resultados satisfatórios.

This case reports on the use of total fixed implant-supported screwed prostheses with zygomatic and conventional implants in the treatment of a completely edentulous patient with anihidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. Clinical and radiographic aspects are demonstrated during treatment sequence. This kind of rehabilitation has presented satisfactory results.

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The objective of this study was to test the effects of enamel deproteinization on bracket bonding with conventional and resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC). One hundred premolars, extracted for orthodontic reasons, were divided into five groups (n = 20). Group 1 (control): enamel was etched with 35 per cent phosphoric acid, a thin layer of adhesive was applied, and the brackets were bonded with Transbond XT. Group 2: enamel was etched with 10 per cent polyacrylic acid and the brackets were bonded with conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC). Group 3: enamel was treated with 5.25 per cent NaOCl, etched with 10 per cent polyacrylic acid, and the brackets were bonded with conventional GIC. Group 4: enamel was etched with 10 per cent polyacrylic acid and the brackets were bonded with RMGIC. Group 5: enamel was treated with 5.25 per cent NaOCl, etched with 10 per cent polyacrylic acid, and the brackets were bonded with RMGIC. The teeth were stored in distilled water for 24 hours before they were submitted to shear testing. The results demonstrated that bond strength values of group 1 (17.08 ± 6.39 MPa) were significantly higher in comparison with the other groups. Groups 2 (3.43 ± 1.94 MPa) and 3 (3.92 ± 1.57 MPa) presented values below the average recommended in the literature. With regard to adhesive remnant index, the groups in which the enamel was treated with NaOCl showed a behaviour similar to that of the resin composite. It is conclude with enamel treatment with NaOCl increased bonding strength of brackets bonded with GIC and RMGIC, but increased bond strength was not statistically significant when compared to the untreated groups.

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Em algumas situações clínicas em que pacientes parcialmente edêntulos apresentam a indicação para prótese fixa de cinco elementos dentoimplantossuportada, o implante pode se tornar algumas vezes o pilar intermediário dessa prótese. Esse tipo de prótese deve ser feito com cautela, tendo em vista possíveis complicações biomecânicas, pelas diferenças de mobilidade entre dente e implante e pela diferença na absorção e na distribuição das cargas funcionais. O objetivo desse trabalho foi analisar, por meio do método dos elementos finitos (MEF), as tensões geradas em uma prótese fixa dentoimplantossuportada de cinco elementos, modelada pelo programa computacional Ansys Revisão 5.7, sendo composta por dois dentes como pilares terminais, dois pônticos e um implante como pilar intermediário unidos de forma rígida. Foi aplicada uma carga vertical com valor nominal de 100 Newtons (N), distribuída uniformemente nas superfícies oclusais dos dentes posteriores. Pôde-se observar em uma análise qualitativa que o maior deslocamento da prótese no sentido oclusogengival foi na região dos pônticos, com valor máximo de deslocamento de 6,4 micrometros (µm). A tensão equivalente de Von Mises SEQV foi de 77,4 Megapascal (MPa) notando uma distribuição de tensões semelhante por toda infraestrutura metálica, na região entre as coroas protéticas. Concluiu-se que a infraestrutura metálica rígida exerce papel fundamental na distribuição e absorção das tensões e no deslocamento do conjunto protético e o implante intermediário não atua como fulcro de uma alavanca Classe I.

In some clinical situations, partially edentulous patients can have indication for a five-element implant-supported prosthesis, with one of those implants being the pier abutment. This type of prosthesis should be constructed with caution, because of possible biomechanical uncertainties, due to different displacement behaviors and the distribution of the functional loads involved in the process. The aim of this work was to analyze by Finite Element Method (FEM) the global behavior of stresses and displacements involved in a tooth-implant-supported fixed prosthesis with five elements, having two teeth as terminal abutments, two bridges and an implant working as an intermediate abutment. The Ansys 5.7 program has been used as a computational tool. A nominal vertical load of 100 N has been applied, uniformly distributed, on the occlusive surfaces in the posterior teeth. It is possible to conclude, in a qualitative analysis, that the prosthesis showed a higher displacement in the occlusion-gingival direction of the bridges, with a value around 6,4 µm. The equivalent Von Misses stresses (SEQV) showed a maximum value of 77,4 MPa in the metallic bar among the prosthetic crowns. It can be concluded that the infra-structure has an important function in the distribution and absorption of stresses and displacements of the whole prosthetic set and the implant did not work as pier abutment.

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INTRODUCTION: Sliding mechanics is widely used during orthodontic treatment. One of the disadvantages of this mechanics is the friction generated at the bracket/archwire interface, which may reduce the amount of desired orthodontic movement obtained. Due to the application and great acceptance of this type of mechanics, the role of friction in Orthodontics has been of interest for both clinicians and scientists. OBJECTIVE: Therefore, this article discussed how friction affects orthodontic tooth movement, with an approach to its clinical implications as well as the evolution of dental materials and its properties regarding resistance to sliding.

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OBJECTIVES: In some clinical situations, dentists come across partially edentulous patients, and it might be necessary to connect teeth to implants. The aim of this study was to evaluate a metal-ceramic fixed tooth/implant-supported denture with a straight segment, located in the posterior region of the maxilla, when varying the number of teeth used as abutments. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A three-element fixed denture composed of one tooth and one implant (Model 1), and a four-element fixed denture composed of two teeth and one implant (Model 2) were modeled. A 100 N load was applied, distributed uniformly on the entire set, simulating functional mastication, for further analysis of the SEQV (Von Mises) principal stresses, which were compared with the flow limit of the materials. RESULTS: In a quantitative analysis, it may be observed that in the denture with one tooth, the maximum SEQV stress was 47.84 MPa, whereas for the denture with two teeth the maximum SEQV stress was 35.82 MPa, both located in the region between the pontic and the tooth. CONCLUSION: Lower stresses were observed in the denture with an additional tooth. Based on the flow limit of the materials, porcelain showed values below the limit of functional mastication.

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INTRODUÇÃO: o atrito gerado na interface braquete/fio durante a mecânica de deslizamento pode reduzir a eficiência da movimentação ortodôntica. O método de ligação do fio ao braquete exerce importante papel na determinação desse atrito. MÉTODOS: o presente estudo comparou a força de atrito gerada por quatro tipos de braquetes autoligáveis (Time®; Damon 2®; In-Ovation R® e Smart Clip®) com um grupo de braquetes ortodônticos convencionais (Dynalock®) associados a ligaduras elásticas tradicionais (Dispens-A-Stix®), que serviu como grupo controle. A força de atrito estático foi mensurada através da máquina universal de ensaios EMIC® DL 500 com dois fios de aço inoxidável com secção transversal 0,018" e 0,017" x 0,025". RESULTADOS: a análise de variância ANOVA e o teste de Tukey mostraram baixos níveis de atrito nos quatro braquetes autoligáveis associados ao fio 0,018" (P<0,05). Entretanto, os resultados observados quando os braquetes autoligáveis foram testados com fios 0,017" x 0,025" mostraram alta resistência ao deslizamento nos grupos de braquetes autoligáveis ativos.

INTRODUCTION: Friction generated at the bracket/archwire interface during sliding mechanics can reduce the efficiency of orthodontic movement. The ligation method employed to tie the archwire to the bracket plays an important role in determining this friction. METHODS: This study compared the frictional force generated by four different types of self-ligating brackets (Time™, Damon 2™, In-Ovation R™ and Smart Clip™) with a group of conventional orthodontic brackets (Dynalock™) that require the use of traditional elastomeric ligatures (ExDispens-A-Stix™), which served as the control group. Static friction force was measured using an EMIC DL™ 500 universal testing machine using stainless steel round 0.018-in and rectangular 0.017x0.025-in archwires. RESULTS: ANOVA and Tukey's test showed low levels of friction in the four self-ligating brackets in tests with the 0.018-in wire (P <0.05). However, the results noted when the self-ligating brackets were tested using 0.017x 0.025-in archwires showed high resistance to sliding in the self-ligating groups.

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