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Este trabalho teve como objetivo investigar a rugosidade, o desgaste e o brilho superficial de uma resina composta nanoparticulada (Filtek Z350 XT - 3M ESPE), com diferentes sistemas de polimento a seco e lubrificado antes e após envelhecimento artificial. Foram confeccionados 100 espécimes de resina composta em forma de disco, divididos em: grupo controle (sem polimento) e em três sistemas de polimento (pontas de diamante de etapa única Dimanto - VOCO, discos de lixa Sof-Lex Pop-On - 3M ESPE - e escova de polimento com carbeto de silício nas cerdas Astrobrush - IVOCLAR VIVADENT). Os sistemas polidores foram empregados sem lubrificação, com água e com vaselina. Após a fase de envelhecimento por escovação, foi realizado o repolimento das amostras, exceto no grupo controle. Ao final de cada tempo do estudo (inicial, polimento, envelhecimento e repolimento), os grupos foram submetidos as leituras de rugosidade, desgaste e brilho, verificando assim a efetividade de cada sistema de polimento. Os dados referentes a cada avaliação quantitativa foram submetidos à análise estatística de variância de medidas repetidas. As comparações múltiplas foram realizadas por teste Pos-hoc de Tukey. Diferenças significantes foram determinadas por p < 0,05. Para as análises de brilho e rugosidade póspolimento o Dimanto não foi influenciado pelo uso ou não de lubrificantes. O Sof-Lex Pop-On obteve melhor desempenho sem utilização de lubrificante, enquanto a escova Astrobrush apresentou maiores valores de brilho e menor rugosidade quando lubrificada por água ou vaselina. Em relação ao desgaste superficial, o Dimanto foi melhor, quando associado a vaselina. O Sof-Lex PopOn apresentou menor desgaste, quando utilizado com água. A escova Astrobrush obteve o pior resultado quando lubrificada com vaselina. Portanto, o brilho, a rugosidade e o desgaste superficial dependem do polidor e da combinação com ou sem lubrificação(AU)

The aim of this study was to investigate the roughness, wear and surface gloss of a nanoparticulated resin composite (Filtek Z350 XT - 3M ESPE), with dry and lubricated polishing systems before and after artificial aging. One hundred resin composite specimens were fabricated in cylindrical shape, which was further divided into: control group (no polishing) and three polishing systems (One step diamond tips Dimanto -VOCO, Sof-Lex Pop-On -3M ESPE, and a silicon carbide polishing brush - Astrobrush -IVOCLAR VIVADENT). Polishing systems was used dry, with water or petroleum jelly. After aging by simulated tooth brushing, the samples' repolishing was carried out, except in the control group. After each study period (initial, polishing, aging and repolishing), the groups were subjected to roughness, wear and gloss, thus verifying the effectiveness of each polishing system. The data for each quantitative evaluation was submitted to repeated-measures analysis of variance. Multiple comparisons were performed by Tukey post-hoc test. Significant differences were determined by p <0.05. For post-polishing gloss and roughness analyzes, Dimanto was not influenced by the use or not of lubricants. Sof-Lex Pop-On achieved better performance without using lubricant, while the Astrobrush brush showed higher values of gloss and less roughness when lubricated by water or petroleum jelly. Regarding surface wear, Dimanto was better when associated with petroleum jelly. Sof-Lex Pop-On showed less wear when used with water. The Astrobrush brush obtained the worst result when lubricated with petroleum jelly. The brightness, roughness and surface wear depend on the polisher and the combination with or without lubrication(AU).

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PURPOSE: Acrylic resin properties are susceptible to change over the duration of use, thereby decreasing prosthesis longevity. To make the material less susceptible to the action of external agents such as stain-causing liquids and cleaning solutions, polishing procedures are recommended. A specific mechanical polishing procedure performed regularly was evaluated regarding the biofilm adhesion, surface roughness (Ra), color stability (ΔE), and mass changes in acrylic resin artificial teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty artificial teeth divided into two groups (n = 30) were immersed in distilled water (WT) and coffee (CF). These groups were then subdivided (n = 10) according to the type of polishing procedure administered: no polishing, biweekly polishing (once every 2 weeks) (pol 1), or monthly polishing (once a month) (pol 2), using aluminum oxide paste and a felt polishing wheel attached to an electric motor at a speed of 3000 rpm. Properties were evaluated at baseline and after 4, 8, 12, and 24 months of simulated immersion. At the end, the adhesion of Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans multispecies biofilm in all groups was assessed. RESULTS: The CF group showed an increased Ra and weight, and a significantly greater ΔE compared to the WT group. The polishing procedure reduced Ra and minimized the stains caused by coffee, without losing mass, with the biweekly regime more effective than the monthly regime. Also, polishing reduced the adhesion of biofilm in the CF groups, again with the biweekly regime the most effective. CONCLUSIONS: When performed regularly, the mechanical polishing procedure tested reduces the changes in artificial teeth subjected to immersion in coffee, with the biweekly frequency most effective regarding the properties evaluated.

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AIM : To evaluate the influence of finishing and polishing techniques on the surface roughness of two composite resins (CRs) subjected to bleaching procedure. METHODS : Forty-eight CR specimens were divided into six groups (n=8). For G1 to G3, a microhybrid CR (Opallis; FGM) was used, and G4 to G6, received a nanohybrid CR (Brilliant NewLine; Coltène/Whaledent). All specimens were subjected to bleaching procedure with 35% hydrogen peroxide (two 45-min applications, with a 5-day interval). The surface roughness of all specimens was evaluated before and after the bleaching and/or finishing/polishing (Ra parameter) by a roughness meter. After bleaching, the groups were subjected to finishing and polishing procedures: G2 and G5 - felt discs + diamond pastes; and G3 and G6 - silicon rubber tips. The control groups (G1 and G4) had no finishing or polishing treatment after bleaching. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey's post-test, and t test for paired samples (a=0.05). RESULTS : bleaching treatment increased Ra values for the nanohybrid CR specimens, but both finishing/polishing techniques were able to reduce these values; for the microhybrid specimens, only finishing/polishing with silicon rubber tips decreased the roughness values. CONCLUSIONS : For both microhybrid and nanohybrid CRs, the silicon rubber tips were effective to reduce the surface roughness after bleaching procedure...

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This study used the radiotracer method to measure the initial enamel wear caused by low- and high-fusing porcelains after glazing or polishing. It also tested the correlation between enamel wear and porcelain surface roughness (Ra). Surface morphology was assessed by optical microscopy. Cylindrical specimens of three porcelains (two high-fusing, one low-fusing) were either autoglazed or polished. Flattened enamel specimens were irradiated with neutrons and submitted to the wear assay for 2,500 cycles in distilled water using a 285 g load; the released beta 32P particles were measured for 10 minutes. For all samples, Ra was recorded with a profilometer before and after testing. Enamel wear was not significantly different for porcelain or finishing method but there was a trend of interaction between the two variables (p = 0.08). A positive correlation was found between enamel wear and the initial Ra of porcelain (r = 0.71). The glazed surfaces of high-fusing porcelains were wavy and had a greater Ra, while the polished surfaces had grooves and pores prior to wear testing. The low-fusing porcelain demonstrated lower Ra and a more homogeneous surface. All abraded surfaces had similar morphology after the wear assay.

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OBJETIVO: Este trabalho avaliou o efeito do polimento químico sobre a adaptação interna de bases de próteses totais confeccionadas em resina acrílica ativada termicamente Veracril® polimerizada por técnica convencional (C) ou por microondas (M). MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Foram testados seis grupos (n=6/grupo): 1) C + sem polimento (CO); 2) C + polimento químico (CQ); 3) C + banho de água a 75°C (CW); 4) M + sem polimento (MO); 5) M + polimento químico (MQ); e 6) M + banho de água a 75°C (MW). A adaptação interna foi avaliada por pesagem em balança analítica de precisão de uma película de silicona de adição interposta entre base de resina e modelo-mestre metálico. A adaptação foi medida imediatamente após o polimento e após 30 dias de armazenamento em água a 37°C. Os dados foram analisados por ANOVA e teste de Tukey, e por teste t de Student pareado, ao nível de significância de 0,05. RESULTADOS: Não houve diferença significativa na adaptação imediata em função do tipo de polimerização, do polimento ou da interação polimerização/polimento. Após 30 dias, as médias de adaptação (g) foram: CO=2,46 0,32 a; CQ=3,40 ± 0,23 d; CW=3,14 ± 0,22 c; MO=3,23 ± 0,37 c, d; MQ=3,41 ± 0,47 d; MW=2,81 ± 0,33 b (médias seguidas por letras diferentes diferem entre si, a=0,05). Todos os grupos apresentaram aumento significativo de desadaptação ao longo do tempo, com exceção do grupo CO. CONCLUSAO: Os resultados sugerem que as bases de resina Veracril® submetidas a polimento químico apresentaram diminuição de adaptação interna em 30 dias, embora a adaptação imediata não tenha sido afetada.

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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Immersion in chemical solutions used for cleansing and disinfecting prostheses can decrease the strength of denture base resins, making them more prone to fracture during use. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of immersion in different chemical disinfectants for varying time periods on the transverse strength of 3 mechanically or chemically polished heat-polymerized acrylic resins. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 630 rectangular specimens (65 x 10 x 3 mm), 210 per resin (Classico, Lucitone 550, and QC-20), were fabricated. One side of each specimen was not polished and the other was either mechanically (n=300) or chemically (n=300) polished, and immersed for 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes in either 1%, 2.5%, or 5.25% sodium hypochlorite or 2% glutaraldehyde. Mechanically polished (n=15) and chemically polished (n=15) control specimens were immersed only in distilled water. The transverse strength (N/mm 2 ) was tested for failure in a universal testing machine, at a crosshead speed of 5 mm/min. Data were statistically analyzed using 2-way ANOVA and Student t test. Multiple comparisons were performed using Tukey and Scheffe tests (alpha=.05). RESULTS: There was significant difference (P < .01) between types of polishing, with chemical polishing resulting in lower transverse strength. ANOVA identified significant differences (P < .01) in strength between mechanically polished Lucitone 550 and QC-20, and among all 3 chemically polished resins. No significant differences were observed between resins submitted to both types of polishing or between different immersion periods (10 to 60 minutes), disinfectants, or interaction. CONCLUSIONS: Lucitone 550 resin presented the greatest transverse strength values with both types of polishing. Among the mechanically and chemically polished specimens, transverse strength was not affected after immersion in the disinfectants for the immersion periods tested (10 to 60 minutes). Chemically polished control and experimental (immersed in all solutions) QC-20 specimens showed significant differences in transverse strength values.

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Polishing of dental prostheses can cause a dangerous cycle of cross-contamination involving dentists, laboratory technicians, patients and auxiliary personnel. The aim of this study was to show the microbial contamination in the dental laboratory during the polishing procedure of complete dentures. For this purpose, 4 experiments were conducted. Experiment I -- Determination of the total colony-forming units (CFU) counts contaminating complete maxillary dentures. During the polishing procedure, determination of the CFU counts transferred to the operator (Experiment II) and of the total CFU counts transferred to previously sterilized complete dentures (Experiment III). Experiment IV -- The total counts of remaining CFU in the lathe spindle after Experiments II and III. Complete dentures were highly contaminated (mean = 1.4 x 10(7) CFU/mL). There was a elevated level of contamination by splatter and aerosols. There was high microbial transfer from the contaminated lathe spindle to the sterile prostheses (mean = 1.7 x 10(7) CFU/mL). The spindles were highly contaminated after polishing procedures (mean = 3.5 x 10(8) CFU/mL). The polishing of dental prostheses is a possible source of transmission of communicable diseases in the laboratory and requires improved techniques for infection control.

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