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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Oral stereognosis (OS) plays a significant role in the oral rehabilitation of patients with edentulism, as it influences their adaptation to new prostheses. Because of the essentially tactile characteristic of oral sensory perception, the tongue and palate appear to have a crucial function in OS. However, little is known about the influence of tongue lesions on OS and sensorial function. In addition, controversies remain regarding the role of the palate. PURPOSE: The purpose of this clinical study was to evaluate whether tongue lesions and palatal coverage are disruptive to OS and gustatory function. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Seventy participants (mean age=30.7 ±6.7 years) were divided into a tongue lesion group (experimental; n=35) and a control group (n=35). The tongue lesion group included participants with geographic, fissured, or hairy tongue. OS was evaluated with the oral stereognosis ability (OSA) test. Gustatory function was assessed with exposure to flavored solutions. After completing the above tests, the participants received a palate covering device, and then OS and gustatory function were immediately reevaluated. Data were analyzed with the Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon tests (α=.05). RESULTS: OSA and gustatory function scores did not differ among the tongue lesion and control groups with and without palatal coverage (all P>.05). After palatal coverage, the tongue lesion group took more time to perform the OSA test than the control group (P<.05). CONCLUSIONS: Neither the presence of tongue lesions nor palatal coverage influenced OS or gustatory function. The OSA test response times were longer for the tongue lesion group after they had received palatal coverage.

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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Complete denture wearers present with less sensory function than dentate individuals because of the loss of periodontal receptors. However, the role of the palatal receptors on such function is still unclear. PURPOSE: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the influence of palatal coverage associated with complete dentures or palatal devices on oral stereognosis in edentulous or dentate adults. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Eight major literature databases and the nonpeer-reviewed literature were searched up to December of 2021. Randomized clinical trials and nonrandomized clinical trials comparing oral stereognosis in edentulous or dentate participants using conventional complete dentures or implant-supported prostheses or those using palatal devices were included. Bias was assessed with Cochrane tools (ROBINS-I and RoB 2.0). Meta-analyses were conducted to compare oral stereognosis before and after palatal coverage (α=.05). Certainty of the evidence was verified using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. RESULTS: Of 14 included studies, the risk of bias was considered low for 9 studies and moderate for 5 studies. Despite the very low certainty of evidence, meta-analyses showed no differences in oral stereognosis immediately after complete denture insertion (standardized mean difference [SMD]=0.302; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.124, 0.728; P=.165; I2=92.4%). Oral stereognosis scores improved after ≥1 month of complete denture use compared with initial evaluations without them. Qualitative analysis indicated that oral stereognosis was not influenced by palatal coverage shortly after complete denture installation and that oral stereognosis scores improved over time after prosthesis use. CONCLUSIONS: Oral stereognosis improved with the use of palate-covering prostheses over time. However, because of the very low certainty of evidence, the statement must be interpreted with caution.

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Abstract Introduction The attachment of fiberglass posts is achieved through an adhesive process. Failures in adhesion may occur due to the hydrolytic degradation of the adhesives, or to the degradation of the collagen fibres of the hybrid layer by intrinsic enzymes. Objective To evaluate the effect of chlorhexidine and sodium hypochlorite treatment on bond strength to dentin. Material and method Thirty bovine roots were randomly distributed into 3 groups (n=10): a) Control, b) 2% Chlorhexidine, and c) 5% Sodium Hypochlorite. Next, RelyX® ARC resin cement was used to cement the post. Each specimen resulted in samples from the three root thirds that were submitted to the pushout test (MPa) at 24 hours and 12 months. Bond strength values were analysed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov, 3-way ANOVA and Tukey tests. The fracture mode of the pin was also analysed using stereomicroscopy. Result There were no significant differences between treatments at the immediate time (p=0.0644) or in the interaction of factors (p=0.1935). After one year, the experimental groups showed no significant differences in bond strength in relation to the control group, with the exception of the cervical third of the chlorohexidine group in which there was a significant loss of adhesion. As for the fracture mode, there was a predominance of the mixed type in all groups and thirds. Conclusion The use of chlorhexidine or hypochlorite provides neither benefits nor losses in the adhesive bond strength of fiberglass posts. However, there is an influence of the root thirds, with the worst bond strength in the apical third.

Resumo Introdução A fixação de pinos de fibra de vidro é realizada através de um processo adesivo. Falhas podem ocorrer na adesão devido à degradação hidrolítica dos adesivos, ou pela degradação das fibras colágenas da camada híbrida por enzimas intrínsecas. Objetivo Avaliar o efeito do tratamento com clorexidina e hipoclorito de sódio sobre a resistência de união adesiva à dentina. Material e método Trinta raízes bovinas foram distribuídas aleatoriamente em 3 grupos (n=10): a) Controle, b) Clorexidina 2% e c) Hipoclorito de Sódio 5%. Após, para a cimentação do pino radicular, utilizou-se o cimento resinoso RelyX® ARC. Cada espécime resultou corpos-de-prova dos três terços radiculares, os quais foram submetidos ao teste de pushout (MPa) nos períodos de 24 horas e 12 meses. Valores de resistência de união foram analisados pelos testes de Kolmogorov-Smirnov, ANOVA (three-way) e de Tukey. Analisou-se ainda o modo de fratura do pino, através de estereomicroscopia. Resultado Não houve diferenças significativas entre tratamento no tempo imediato (p=0,0644) ou na interação dos fatores (p=0,1935). Após um ano, os grupos experimentais não promoveram diferença significante na resistência de união em relação ao controle, com exceção do terço cervical do grupo clorexidina, onde houve uma perda significativa de adesão. Quanto ao modo de fratura, houve predominância do tipo mista em todos os grupos e terços. Conclusão O uso de clorexidina ou hipoclorito não promove benefícios ou prejuízos na resistência de união adesiva de pinos de fibra, mas há influência dos terços radiculares, sendo a pior resistência de união no terço apical.

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Introdução: Em uma sociedade de alta competitividade social, os padrões estéticos estão cada vez mais refinados e, dentro destes, a concepção e o desejo de se ter o sorriso perfeito aumentaram consideravelmente a busca pelos tratamentos dentários e, consequentemente, o desenvolvimento de materiais que possam propiciar tais resultados. O sucesso clínico de uma restauração engloba sua longevidade, do ponto de vista funcional, incluindo ausência de infiltrações, e sua função estética, por meio da manutenção de coloração e lisura superficial adequada. Objetivo: O presente trabalho busca analisar a alteração de cor de duas marcas de compósitos odontológicos nanoparticulados ‒ Z350 e Bulk Fill (3M ESPE) ‒ e dois sistemas de polimento ‒ Disco SofLex e Disco SofLex espiral emborrachado (3M ESPE) ‒, com as subdivisões em grupos controle (água destilada) e experimental (café), em um período de 21 dias. Material e método: Os espécimes foram confeccionados de modo padronizado e armazenados por sete dias em água deionizada a 37 °C, em estufa para análise da cor inicial, seguido do armazenamento nas respectivas soluções para a análise cromática, ao final do período de estudo, sendo ambas as análises realizadas através de espectrofotômetro (CM-700d, Konica Minolta, Osaka, Japão) e escala ΔE CIELAB. Resultado: Observou-se que ambas as resinas tiveram sua coloração alterada na presença do café, entretanto a resina Z350 apresentou maiores variações em comparação à Bulk Fill. Conclusão: Apesar de a solução corante café ser capaz de promover mudança de cor nas resinas estudadas, os sistemas de polimento, isoladamente, não apresentam efeito final sobre a alteração cromática desses materiais restauradores.

Introduction: In a highly social competitive society, aesthetic standards are increasingly refined as the conception and desire of a perfect smile considerably increased the search for dental treatment, with the developing of materials that could propitiate those results. Restorations clinical success includes its longevity, from the functional point of view, with no infiltrations, and aesthetic, through the color conservation and proper surface smoothness. Aim: This work analyzes the color change of two nanoparticulate resins: Z350 and Bulk Fill (3M ESPE) and two polishing systems: SofLex Disk and rubber spiral SofLex Disk (3M ESPE), divided in control group (deionized water) and experimental group (coffe), during 21 days. Material and method: The resin discs were prepared by a standardized mode and submerged in deionized water for 7 days at 37 °C in incubator before initial color evaluation, followed by the immersion in each solution to final color analysis. Both used a spectrophotometer (CM-700d, Konica Minolta, Osaka, Japan) and ΔE CIELAB scale. Result: It was seen that both resins presented color change when exposed to coffee, however the Z350 resin presented a greater variation compared to Bulk Fill resin. Conclusion: Although coffee is a dye solution, the polishing systems did not present any effect on chromatic alteration.

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