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This study aimed to analyze the shear bond strength (SBS) of ceramic orthodontic brackets bonded with two different adhesive systems to intact and eroded teeth. Ceramic brackets were bonded to 72 bovine central incisors divided into four groups, defined by two study factors: enamel condition (control group, kept in artificial saliva; and experimental group, eroded by using immersion cycles in Coke™ for 90 seconds, every six hours for five days), and adhesive system type (Transbond™ XT or Transbond™ Plus Color Change). Polycrystalline ceramic brackets were adhesively fixed on all specimens using the same light curing protocol. SBS was tested using 0.5 mm/min and the failure mode was classified. SBS data was analyzed using two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey test. The adhesive remnant index (ARI) scores were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis test with Dunn's post-hoc pairwise comparison (α=0.05). Percentages of ARI scores between the groups were compared by Fisher's exact test. Spearman's correlation coefficient was applied to investigate the correlation between ARI scores and SBS values. Only the adhesive system factor had significant effect on SBS (p=0.014), Transbond™ Plus Color Change showing higher values. No significance was found for enamel condition (p=0.665) or the interaction between adhesive system and enamel condition (p=0.055). ARI scores frequencies differed between groups (p<0.001). The median ARI scores were statistically different for most comparisons among the groups. However, no significant correlation was found between ARI scores and SBS. In conclusion, the type of adhesive system affected the SBS of ceramic brackets to dental enamel, but the enamel condition, intact or eroded, had no significant effect. There was no correlation between ARI scores and SBS values, although eroded enamel tended to retain more adhesive after bracket removal.
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Erosión de los Dientes , Soportes Ortodóncicos , Cementos DentalesRESUMEN
The restorative procedure in posterior teeth involves clinical steps related to professional skill, especially when using the incremental technique, which may fail in the long term. A recent alternative is bulk-fill resins, which can reduce polymerization shrinkage, decreasing clinical problems such as marginal leakage, secondary caries, and fracture. This scientific study aims to report a clinical case using bulk-fill resin with an occlusal matrix. As determined in the treatment plan, an acrylic resin matrix was produced to establish an improved oral and aesthetic rehabilitation of the right mandibular first molar, which presented a carious lesion with dentin involvement. The occlusal matrix is a simple technique that maintains the original dental anatomy, showing satisfactory results regarding function and aesthetic rehabilitation.
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Objective: To assess the influence of 5% hydrofluoric acid etching time (ET), cementation protocol (CP), and thermal cycling (TC) aging on the microshear bond strength (µSBS) of zirconia reinforced lithium silicate ceramic (ZLS) to adhesive resin cement. Material and Methods: Ten VITA Suprinity® ceramic blocks were cut in 120 slices (1.4 mm thickness) and randomly assigned to 12 groups (n = 10) according to the combination of factors (2x3x2 design): etching time (20 or 30 s), cementation protocol (silane + universal adhesive + resin cement; universal adhesive + resin cement; silane + resin cement) and thermal cycling (cycled or no-cycled). RelyX Ceramic Primer and Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive were used respectively as silane (S) and universal adhesive (Ua). Ceramic surface was etched, and the cementation protocol performed on the delimited bonding area. Then, resin cement (RelyX™ Ultimate Cement [Rc]) cylinders were bonded and light cured. After, specimens were stored in deionized water at 37°C for 7 days and subjected to the µSBS test. Results: Data passed the normality test and three-way ANOVA analysis showed statistical difference (p < 0.01) for isolated; double (ET/TC) (p < 0.05), and triple (p < 0.05) factor interactions. Conclusion: The combination 30s etching-Ua-Rc presented higher adhesive bond strength after thermal aging. (AU)
Objetivo: Avaliar a influência do tempo de condicionamento com ácido fluorídrico 5% (ET), protocolo de cimentação (CP), e envelhecimento por termociclagem (TC) na resistência de união ao microcisalhamento (µSBS) da cerâmica de silicato de lítio reforçada com zircônia (ZLS) ao cimento resinoso adesivo. Material e Método: Dez blocos da cerâmica VITA Suprinity® foram cortados e 120 fatias (com espessura de 1,4 mm) e distribuídos aleatoriamente em 12 grupos (n=10) de acordo com o fator de combinação (2x3x2): tempo de condicionamento (20 ou 30 s), protocolo de cimentação (silano + adesivo universal + cimento resinoso; adesivo universal + cimento resinoso; silano + cimento resinoso) e ciclagem térmica (ciclado ou não ciclado). RelyX Ceramic Primer e adesivo Scotchbond™ Universal foram utilizados respectivamente como silano (S) e adesivo universal (Ua). A superfície cerâmica foi condicionada e o protocolo de cimentação aplicado sobre área de cimentação delimitada. Portanto, cilindros de cimento resinoso (cimento RelyX™ Ultimate [Rc]) foram cimentados e fotopolimerizados. Após, os espécimes foram armazenados em água deionizada a 37°C por 7 dias e submetidos ao teste de µSBS. Resultados: Após teste de normalidade, os dados foram analisados pelo teste ANOVA três critérios mostrando diferença estatística (p < 0.01) para a análise do fator isolado; para a interação entre dois fatores (ET/TC) (p < 0.05), e interação entre os três fatores (p < 0.05). Conclusão: A combinação 30s de condicionamento-Ua-Rc apresentou a maior resistência de união adesiva após a ciclagem térmica.(AU)
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Recubrimientos Dentinarios , Cementos Dentales , Ácido FluorhídricoRESUMEN
Abstract Objective: To assess the short-term effect of two in vitro erosive challenge protocols on the bond strength of metal orthodontic brackets on bovine enamel. Methods: Sixty bovine incisors were selected and randomly divided into six groups: AS7 (artificial saliva - 7 days, Control Group); CC7 (Coca-Cola™ - 7 days); LJ7 (lime juice - 7 days); AS30 (artificial saliva - 30 days, Control Group); CC30 (Coca-Cola™ - 30 days); LJ30 (lime juice - 30 days). Microhardness testing was performed prior to the erosive challenge to verify the standardization of samples. Immersion was performed 4x/day for five minutes, for either 7 or 30 days. After immersions were concluded, the brackets were bonded and shear bond strength was assessed after 48 hours. The Adhesive Remnant Index (ARI) was also assessed. Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA, followed by Tukey's post-hoc and Student's t test for paired samples, and the Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric test (α = 5%). Results: The mean and standard deviation of microhardness testing of total samples were 281.89 ± 44.51 KHN. There was no statistically significant difference in shear bond strength for the time factor (7 or 30 days; F5.54= 0.105; p = 0.901). However, there was a statistically significant difference for the solution factor (F5.54= 6.671; p = 0.003). These differences occurred among solutions of Saliva x Coca-Cola™ (p = 0.003) and Coca-Cola™ x Lime Juice (p= 0.029). The assessment of the Adhesive Remnant Index showed no significant difference between groups. Conclusions: The immersion time used in the erosion protocols did not affect the bond strength of brackets to teeth. Coca-Cola™ induced significantly higher shear bond strength values than lime juice and artificial saliva. However, the short term effects of 7/30 days in this in vitro study may not be extrapolated for in vivo ones. Clinical studies should be conducted, substantiating the laboratory results.
Resumo Objetivo: avaliar o efeito de curto prazo de dois protocolos de desafio erosivo, in vitro, na resistência adesiva de braquetes ortodônticos metálicos em esmalte bovino. Métodos: Sessenta incisivos bovinos foram selecionados e divididos aleatoriamente em seis grupos: SA7 (saliva artificial - 7 dias, Grupo Controle); CC7 (Coca-Cola® - 7 dias); SL7 (suco de limão - 7 dias); SA30 (saliva artificial - 30 dias, Grupo Controle); CC30 (Coca-Cola® - 30 dias); SL30 (suco de limão - 30 dias). Foi realizado o teste de microdureza antes do desafio erosivo, para verificar a padronização das amostras. A imersão foi realizada quatro vezes ao dia, por cinco minutos, durante 7 ou 30 dias. Finalizadas as imersões, os braquetes foram colados e, após 48 horas, foi avaliada a resistência ao cisalhamento. O Índice de Adesivo Remanescente (IAR) também foi avaliado. Para análise dos dados, foram utilizados os testes ANOVA dois fatores, seguido do post-hoc de Tukey e teste t de Student para amostras pareadas, e o teste não-paramétrico de Kruskal-Wallis (α?#8197;= 5%). Resultados: a média e o desvio-padrão do teste de microdureza das amostras totais foi igual a 281,89 ± 44,51 KHN. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa na resistência ao cisalhamento para o fator tempo (7 ou 30 dias; F5,54= 0,105; p= 0,901). Contudo, houve diferença estatisticamente significativa para o fator solução (F5,54=6,671; p= 0,003). Essas diferenças ocorreram entre as soluções de Saliva x Coca-Cola® (p= 0,003) e Coca-Cola® x suco de limão (p= 0,029). Ao avaliar o Índice de Adesivo Remanescente, não foi possível verificar diferença significativa entre os grupos. Conclusões: o tempo de imersão utilizado nos protocolos de erosão não afetou a resistência de união dos braquetes aos dentes. A Coca-Cola® induziu valores de resistência ao cisalhamento significativamente mais altos do que o suco de limão e a saliva artificial. No entanto, os efeitos em curto prazo de 7 e 30 dias, nesse estudo in vitro, não podem ser extrapolados para os estudos in vivo. Estudos clínicos devem ser conduzidos, fundamentando os resultados laboratoriais.
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Animales , Bebidas/efectos adversos , Recubrimiento Dental Adhesivo/métodos , Soportes Ortodóncicos , Esmalte Dental , Saliva Artificial/química , Propiedades de Superficie , Factores de Tiempo , Erosión de los Dientes/patología , Ensayo de Materiales , Bovinos , Cementos de Resina , Aleaciones Dentales/química , Resistencia al Corte , Análisis del Estrés Dental/instrumentación , Jugos de Frutas y Vegetales/efectos adversos , Dureza , Concentración de Iones de Hidrógeno , IncisivoRESUMEN
This study determined the effectiveness of the preemptive administration of etodolac on risk and intensity of tooth sensitivity and the bleaching effect caused by in-office bleaching using 35% hydrogen peroxide. Fifty patients were selected for this tripleblind, randomized, crossover, and placebo-controlled clinical trial. Etodolac (400 mg) or placebo was administrated in a single-dose 1 hour prior to the bleaching procedure. The whitening treatment with 35% hydrogen peroxide was carried out in two sessions with a 7-day interval. Tooth sensitivity was assessed before, during, and 24 hours after the procedure using the analog visual scale and the verbal rating scale. Color alteration was assessed by a bleach guide scale, 7 days after each session. Relative risk of sensitivity was calculated and adjusted by session, while overall risk was compared by the McNemar's test. Data on the sensitivity level of both scales and color shade were subjected to Friedman, Wilcoxon, and Mann-Whitney tests, respectively (α=0.05). The preemptive administration of etodolac did not affect the risk of tooth sensitivity and the level of sensitivity reported, regardless of the time of evaluation and scale used. The sequence of treatment allocation did not affect bleaching effectiveness, while the second session resulted in additional color modification. The preemptive administration of etodolac in a single dose 1 hour prior to in-office tooth bleaching did not alter tooth color, and the risk and intensity of tooth sensitivity reported by patients. A single-dose preemptive administration of 400 mg of etodolac did not affect either risk of tooth sensitivity or level of sensitivity reported by patients, during or after the in-office tooth bleaching procedure.
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Desensibilizantes Dentinarios/uso terapéutico , Sensibilidad de la Dentina/inducido químicamente , Sensibilidad de la Dentina/prevención & control , Etodolaco/uso terapéutico , Peróxido de Hidrógeno/efectos adversos , Blanqueadores Dentales/efectos adversos , Blanqueamiento de Dientes/efectos adversos , Adolescente , Adulto , Color , Inhibidores de la Ciclooxigenasa 2/uso terapéutico , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Dimensión del Dolor , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados , Medición de Riesgo , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Estadísticas no Paramétricas , Factores de Tiempo , Resultado del Tratamiento , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To assess the short-term effect of two in vitro erosive challenge protocols on the bond strength of metal orthodontic brackets on bovine enamel. METHODS: Sixty bovine incisors were selected and randomly divided into six groups: AS7 (artificial saliva - 7 days, Control Group); CC7 (Coca-Cola™ - 7 days); LJ7 (lime juice - 7 days); AS30 (artificial saliva - 30 days, Control Group); CC30 (Coca-Cola™ - 30 days); LJ30 (lime juice - 30 days). Microhardness testing was performed prior to the erosive challenge to verify the standardization of samples. Immersion was performed 4x/day for five minutes, for either 7 or 30 days. After immersions were concluded, the brackets were bonded and shear bond strength was assessed after 48 hours. The Adhesive Remnant Index (ARI) was also assessed. Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA, followed by Tukey's post-hoc and Student's t test for paired samples, and the Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric test (α = 5%). RESULTS: The mean and standard deviation of microhardness testing of total samples were 281.89 ± 44.51 KHN. There was no statistically significant difference in shear bond strength for the time factor (7 or 30 days; F5.54= 0.105; p â = 0.901). However, there was a statistically significant difference for the solution factor (F5.54= 6.671; p â = 0.003). These differences occurred among solutions of Saliva x Coca-Cola™ (p â = 0.003) and Coca-Cola™ x Lime Juice (pâ = 0.029). The assessment of the Adhesive Remnant Index showed no significant difference between groups. CONCLUSIONS: The immersion time used in the erosion protocols did not affect the bond strength of brackets to teeth. Coca-Cola™ induced significantly higher shear bond strength values than lime juice and artificial saliva. However, the short term effects of 7/30 days in this in vitro study may not be extrapolated for in vivo ones. Clinical studies should be conducted, substantiating the laboratory results.
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Bebidas/efectos adversos , Recubrimiento Dental Adhesivo/métodos , Esmalte Dental , Soportes Ortodóncicos , Animales , Bovinos , Aleaciones Dentales/química , Análisis del Estrés Dental/instrumentación , Jugos de Frutas y Vegetales/efectos adversos , Dureza , Concentración de Iones de Hidrógeno , Incisivo , Ensayo de Materiales , Cementos de Resina/química , Saliva Artificial/química , Resistencia al Corte , Propiedades de Superficie , Factores de Tiempo , Erosión de los Dientes/patologíaRESUMEN
Abstract Purpose: This study determined the effectiveness of the preemptive administration of etodolac on risk and intensity of tooth sensitivity and the bleaching effect caused by in-office bleaching using 35% hydrogen peroxide. Material and methods: Fifty patients were selected for this tripleblind, randomized, crossover, and placebo-controlled clinical trial. Etodolac (400 mg) or placebo was administrated in a single-dose 1 hour prior to the bleaching procedure. The whitening treatment with 35% hydrogen peroxide was carried out in two sessions with a 7-day interval. Tooth sensitivity was assessed before, during, and 24 hours after the procedure using the analog visual scale and the verbal rating scale. Color alteration was assessed by a bleach guide scale, 7 days after each session. Relative risk of sensitivity was calculated and adjusted by session, while overall risk was compared by the McNemar's test. Data on the sensitivity level of both scales and color shade were subjected to Friedman, Wilcoxon, and Mann-Whitney tests, respectively (α=0.05). Results: The preemptive administration of etodolac did not affect the risk of tooth sensitivity and the level of sensitivity reported, regardless of the time of evaluation and scale used. The sequence of treatment allocation did not affect bleaching effectiveness, while the second session resulted in additional color modification. The preemptive administration of etodolac in a single dose 1 hour prior to in-office tooth bleaching did not alter tooth color, and the risk and intensity of tooth sensitivity reported by patients. Conclusion: A single-dose preemptive administration of 400 mg of etodolac did not affect either risk of tooth sensitivity or level of sensitivity reported by patients, during or after the in-office tooth bleaching procedure.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Adolescente , Adulto , Adulto Joven , Blanqueamiento de Dientes/efectos adversos , Etodolaco/uso terapéutico , Sensibilidad de la Dentina/inducido químicamente , Sensibilidad de la Dentina/prevención & control , Desensibilizantes Dentinarios/uso terapéutico , Blanqueadores Dentales/efectos adversos , Peróxido de Hidrógeno/efectos adversos , Factores de Tiempo , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Dimensión del Dolor , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados , Resultado del Tratamiento , Color , Estadísticas no Paramétricas , Medición de Riesgo , Inhibidores de la Ciclooxigenasa 2/uso terapéuticoRESUMEN
Shrinkage is a limitation of resin composite, compromising the clinical longevity of the restorative procedure. In an attempt to reduce their harmful effects, researchers have studied monomers with lower values of contraction. As a result, low-shrinkage composites were developed. This study evaluated quantitatively the shrinkage as a function of power density increase based on methacrylates, comparing them with silorane based resin, and qualitatively regarding gap formation between the adhesive interface as function of tooth substrate. Resin Filtek P90 and Filtek Z250 were polymerized with the device Blue Star 3 with 200, 400, 600, 800 and 1000 mW/cm2 keeping volume constant in 12 mm3. For qualitative analysis of restorative interface, class V cavity preparations in bovine incisors were restored in (2x2x2 mm3), photoactivated with the same values of irradiance, and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy at the interface of the wall surrounding enamel, dentin and axial. The quantitative results of the polymerization shrinkage were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (p<0.05), while qualitative data were submitedd to Mann-Whitney's, Kruskal-Wallis' and Miller's tests. The progressive increase in power density directly influenced the polymerization shrinkage of the materials studied, although the silorane based resin demonstrated significantly lower values. The marginal integrity was influenced by the dental substrate and the power density used.
Este estudo avaliou quantitativamente a contração de polimerização em função do aumento dos valores de densidade de potência irradiados em compósitos à base de metacrilatos e silorano, e qualitativamente a interface restauradora em relação à abertura de fendas marginais, em função da variação do tipo de substrato dentário. As resinas Filtek Z250 e Filtek P90 foram fotoativadas com 200, 400, 600, 800 e 1000 mW/cm2, em um volume constante de 12mm3, e os valores de contração foram aferidos por meio da máquina de ensaios universal. Para análise qualitativa da interface restauradora, preparos cavitários classe V de (2x2x2mm3) foram restaurados em incisivos bovinos, fotoativados com os mesmos valores de irradiância, e analisados em microscopia eletrônica de varredura nas interfaces da parede circundante em esmalte, parede circundante em dentina e parede axial. Os resultados quantitativos da contração de polimerização foram analisados pelo teste ANOVA a dois critérios e Tukey (p<0,05) enquanto para os dados qualitativos os testes Mann- Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis e Miller foram empregados. O aumento progressivo da densidade de potência influenciou diretamente na contração de polimerização dos materiais estudados, não obstante a resina composta à base de silorano ter demonstrado valores significativamente menores. A integridade marginal sofreu influência do substrato dentário bem como da densidade de potência utilizada, para as duas resinas estudadas.
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Resinas Compuestas , Polimerizacion , Resinas de Silorano , MetacrilatosRESUMEN
Resin roughness and staining is a common problem in dentistry. Objective: the aim of this study was to verify the influence of single and multiple-steps polishing techniques on color stability and surface roughness of differents composite resins. Groups were (n=10): FS+CS. Filtek Supreme XT + clear strip; FS+PG. Filtek Supreme XT+PoGo; FS+SF. Filtek Supreme XT+Sof-Lex; AM+CS. Amelogen+clear strip; AM+PG. Amelogen+PoGo; AM+SF. Amelogen+Sof-Lex; TEC+CL .TetricEvoCeram + clear strip; TEC+PG .Tetric EvoCeram+ PoGo; TEC+SF .Tetric EvoCeram+Sof-Lex; CED+CS .Ceram X Duo+clear strip; CED+PG. Ceram X Duo+PoGo; CED+SF. Ceram X Duo+Sof- Lex. The initial color and roughness were determined before and after the polishing procedures. All specimens were stored for 7 days in coffee solution and the color assessment was performed. Two specimens from each group were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy. Roughness and color data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey tests(p<0.05). All tested materials presented color alterations after coffee solution storage; the highest E values were observed for clear strips and all composite resins, as following: G4 (9h)>G7(5.8f)=G10(5.7ef)>G1(3.7c), followed by the G6(5.9f)>G9(3.1bc)=G12(2.1ab)>G3(1.7a). G3, after 7 days, presented the lowest values for E(1.704). The lowest roughness values were observed when the clear strips were used regardless material type. The Sof-Lex system provided the lowest surface roughness values for all tested composite resins. Among composite resins the highest roughness values were found for Amelogen (G50.49 and G60.35), regardless polishing technique. All tested materials presented changes in color after immersion in coffee solution. The roughness surface and the staining of composite resins are material and polishing technique dependents.
Rugosidade e pigmentação de resinas são problemas comuns em odontologia. Objetivo: Avaliar influência das técnicas de um e múltiplos-passos de polimento na estabilidade de cor e rugosidade de resinas. Os grupos (n=10): G1.Filtek Supremo XT+Tira poliéster; G2.Filtek SupremeXT+PoGo; G3.Filtek Supreme XT+ Sof-Lex; G4.Amelogen+Tira poliéster; G5.Amelogen + PoGo; G6.Amelogen + Sof-Lex; G7.Tetric EvoCeram +Tira poliéster; G8.Tetric EvoCeram+PoGo; G9.Tetric EvoCeram+Sof-Lex; G10.CeramXDuo+Tira poliéster; G11.Ceram X Duo+PoGo; G12.Ceram X Duo+Sof-Lex. A Cor inicial e rugosidade foram determinadas antes e apóso polimento. Após, foram armazenadas durante 7 dias em solução de café e nova avaliação da cor foi realizada. Dois espécimes de cada grupo foram avaliados pela microscopia eletrônica de varredura. Dados de rugosidade e cor foram submetidos à ANOVA e teste Tukey (p <0,05). Todas as resinas testadas apresentaram alterações de cor após armazenamento em solução de café; foram observados os maiores valores de AE em tiras de poliésterpara as resinas,a seguir: G4 (9h)>G7 (5,8f) = G10 (5,7ef)>G1 (3,7c), seguindo-se a G6 (5,9f)>9 (3,1bc)=G12 (2,1ab)>G3 (1,7a). G3, após 7 dias, apresentaram os menores valores para AE (1,704). Menores valores de rugosidade foram observados para as tiras de poliéster, independentemente do material. Menores valores de rugosidade foram encontrados no sistema Sof-Lex. Entre as resinas valores maiores de rugosidade foram encontrados para Amelogen (G5-0,49 e G6-0,35), para as duas técnicas. Todos os materiais testados apresentaram alterações na cor após imersão em solução de café. A rugosidade e pigmentação das resinas compostas são dependentes da técnica e material.
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Resinas Compuestas , Nanotecnología , Materiales Dentales , Pulido DentalRESUMEN
Este estudo avaliou o efeito da aplicação de diferentes géis clareadores na temperatura intra-câmara pulpar no clareamento fotoativado em consultório. Preencheu-se a câmara pulpar de um incisivo com pasta térmica e um sensor digital Termopar, e a raiz submersa em água a 37°C. Avaliaram-se 6 grupos: G1- SG: sem gel; PH: G2- peróxido de hidrogênio incolor a 35%; G3- OXB: Opalescence Xtra Boost; G4- WHP: Whiteness HP; G5- WM: Whiteness HP MAXX; G6- LP: Lase Peroxide. Para a ativação dos géis empregou-se o aparelho LED por 3 minutos. A aferição da variação de temperatura intra-câmara foi realizada com termômetro digital com termopar tipo K a cada 30 segundos. Os dados foram submetidos à ANOVA a dois critérios e teste de Tukey. Os resultados foram: 60 s - O grupo G2 (38° C) apresentou menor valor que os demais; 90 s - G2 (38,8°C) < G6 (39,6°C), G3 (39,8°C); 120 s - G2 (38,8°C) < G3 (40°C), G4 (39,6°C), G5 (39,8°C), G6 (40°C); 150 s - G2 (39°C) < G1 (39,8°C) G3, G4, G5, G6 (40°C); 180 s. A média final obtida foi: G2 (38,72°C) < G5 (39,16°C) < G1 (39,27°C) < G4 (39,30°C) < G6 (39,33°C) < G3 (39,47°C). O gel incolor não promoveu aumento significante na temperatura intrapulpar; géis clareadores com corante vermelho e verde aceleram este aumento quando ativados por luz LED azul de alta densidade de energia...
This study has evaluated the effect of different dental bleaching gels over the pulp chamber temperature during in-office photoactivated dental bleaching. The empty pulp chamber of an incisor was filled with a heat sink compound and a thin digital K-type thermocouple, immersed in distilled water at 37°C. Six groups were evaluated: G1 with no gel; G2 colorless gel; G3- OXB: Opalescence Xtra Boost; G4- WHP: Whiteness HP; G5- WM: Whiteness HP MAXX; G6- LP: Lase Peroxide. The gel light activation was made using LED, during 3 consecutive minutes. The intra-pulpal temperature was measured using a digital thin K-type thermocouple K at every 30 seconds. Data were submitted to ANOVA and TukeyÆs test. Results showed: 60 s -G2 (38°C) showed lower value than the others; 90s -G2 (38.8°C) < G6 (39.6°C), G3 (39.8°C); 120 s - G2 (38.8°C) < G3 (40°C), G4 (39.6°C), G5 (39.8°C), G6 (40°C); 150 s - G2 (39°C) < G1 (39.8°C) G3, G4, G5, G6 (40°C); 180 s. The final mean obtained was: G2 (38,72°C) < G5 (39,16°C) < G1 (39,27°C) < G4 (39,30°C) < G6 (39,33°C) < G3 (39,47°C). The colorless gel did not provided significant increase in the pulp chamber temperature; bleaching gels with red and green dyes accelerate this increase in temperature when activated by blue LED light with high energy density...
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Humanos , Blanqueamiento de Dientes/métodos , Estética Dental , Calor , Luz/efectos adversosRESUMEN
Anterior multiple diastema is a problem when the objective is harmonic an smile. Composite resin direct adhesive restorations provide satisfactory esthetic and function with minimum wear of the dental structures. The treatment success depends mainly on good patient oral health, correct diagnosis and technique. This article describes the step by step of an multiple anterior diastema restoration by using composite resin to mimic the enamel and dentin, improving the smile's esthetic. This 13-year follow up shows imperceptible restorations that maintain the natural reproduction of the dental structures over the long term.
Diastemas anteriores múltiplos podem representar um problema na estética quando o objetivo é um sorriso harmonico. Restaurações de resina composta aplicadas de forma direta promovem função e estética satisfatórias, com o mínimo de desgaste da estrutura dental. O tratamento depende principalmente da boa higiene oral, de um correto diagnóstico e da técnica empregada. Este artigo descreve os passos de restaurar diastemas anteriores usando resinas compostas para mimetizar o esmalte e a dentina, otimizando a estética do sorriso. Este acompanhamento clínico de 13 anos demonstra as restaurações imperceptíveis que mantiveram a reprodução natural das estruturas dentárias ao longo do tempo.
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Resinas Compuestas , Esmalte Dental , Dentina , Diastema , Estética DentalRESUMEN
Objetivo: Apesar da resina composta e o cimento de ionômero de vidro serem amplamente usados para restaurações cervicais, sob condições erosivas estas podem desgastar mais rapidamente. Este estudo objetivou comparar a resistência adesiva ao microcisalhamento de uma resistência de união (RC) e um cimento de ionômero de vidro modificado por resina (RMGIC) à dentina erodida associada à Clorexidina 2% num período de até 6 meses. Material e Métodos: Oitenta terceiros molares humanos foram cortados e uma dentina regular foi obtida, e subsequentemente, foram inclusos com resina acrílica em tubos de PVC. Os dentes foram divididos em dois grupos, de acordo com o tratamento recebido: Adper Single Bond 2 + RC Filtek Z250 (Z) ou RMGIC Vitremer (V). Metade dos corpos de prova foram imersos em saliva artificial (AS) por 24 h (grupo controle) e metade foi erodido artificialmente 3x/1 min diariamente com Coca Cola ®-RC por 5 dias. Metade dos corpos de prova, para cada condição descrita, recebeu água e outra metade a clorexidina 2% por 1 min, antes da restauração. Para todos os grupos, os corpos de prova foram armazenados em saliva artificial renovada semanalmente até os testes. A resistência de união ao microcisalhamento foi avaliado após 1 e 6 meses. Os resultados foram analisados com teste ANOVA 4 critérios e Tukey (p < 0,05). Resultados: Os fatores materiais, substrato e tempo foram estatisticamente significantes, além da interação entre o material e o tempo. O tratamento (água X clorexidina) não foi um fator significante. As restaurações com Z demonstraram resistência de união significantemente maior comparada ao V, em todas as situações. Conclusão: Tanto para a dentina sadia quanto erodida, a resina composta apresentou maior resistência de união comparada ao cimento de ionômero de vidro. O tempo e uso da clorexidina não interferiu na resistência de união. A resina composta demonstrou maior resistência adesiva quando comparada ao cimento de ionomero de vidro.
Objective: Although resin composites and glassionomer cements are widely used for dental cervical region restorations, under erosive condition they can wear out quickly. This study aimed to compare, by means of microshear bond strength, the performance of a resin composite (RC) and a resin-modified glassionomer cement (RMGIC) to eroded dentin and its association with 2% chlorhexidine (CHX) up to 6 months. Material and Methods: Eighty sound third molars teeth were cut to obtain flat coronal dentin, which were subsequently embedded in self-curing acrylic resin circular molds. Teeth were divided into two groups, according to the treatment with the Adper Single Bond 2 + RC Filtek Z250 (Z) or the RMGIC Vitremer (V). Half of the specimens were immersed in artificial saliva-AS (control groups) and half subjected to 3x/1 min daily immersion in Regular Coca Cola ®-RC for 5 days. Half of the specimens for each described condition were treated with water and half with 2% chlorhexidine for 1 min prior the restoration. For all groups, the specimens were stored in artificial saliva weekly renewed up to tests. The microshear bond strength was evaluated after 1 month and 6 months. Data, in normal distribution, were analyzed with four-way ANOVA and Tukey (p < 0.05). Results: The factors materials, substrate and time were statistically significant and also the interaction between material and time. Treatment (water x CHX) was not a significant factor. Restorations with Z showed significantly higher bond strength compared to V in all situations. There was a reduction in bond strength values over time for all tested conditions. Conclusion: For both sound and eroded dentin, the resin composite presented higher bond strength compared to resin-modified glassionomer material. The bond strength performance was overall reduced with time and the use of chlorexidine itself did not interfere on bond strength through time...
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Humanos , Clorhexidina , Dentina , Cementos de Ionómero Vítreo , Resinas Sintéticas , Erosión de los DientesRESUMEN
The presence of diastema, between anterior teeth, distorts a pleasing smile by concentrating the observers attention on the spaces. The patients needs and expectations must be considered in the process of treatment planning to ensure satisfaction with the treatment out comes. There are many forms of therapy that can be used for diastema closure. A carefully developed diagnosis, which includes a determination of the causal element sand advanced treatment planning, allows the mostappropriate treatment to be selected for each case. The aim of this paper is to present a multidisciplinary approach as a solution to multiple diastemata in the anterior region using gingival tissue recontouring and direct adhesive restorations, with minimumwear of the dental structure, after the orthodontic intervention, discussing the minimal intervention toobtain imperceptive and aesthetic final restoration. Thirty-six months after the treatment was carriedout, the final aesthetic was maintained with all dental element details and gingival tissue harmony, without recurrence of periodontal pockets and the preservation of the tooth color and shape...
A presença de diastemas, entre dentes anteriores, distorce um sorriso agradável, concentrando a atenção do observador para os espaços. As necessidades e expectativas do paciente devem ser consideradas no processo de planejamento para garantir a satisfação no resultado do tratamento. Existem muitas formas de tratamento que podem ser utilizadas para o fechamento de diastemas. Um diagnóstico desenvolvido cuidadosamente, que inclui a determinação dos elementos causais e planejamento avançado do tratamento, permite as eleção do tratamento mais adequado para cada caso. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar uma abordagem multidisciplinar como solução para diastemas multiplos na região anterior usando o recontorno gengival e restaurações adesivas diretas, com mínimo desgaste da estrutura dental, após a intervenção ortodôntica discutindo a intervenção mínima para a obtenção de restaurações finais estéticas e imperceptiveis. Trinta e seis meses após o tratamento foi avaliado, a estética final foi mantida com os detalhes do elemento dental e harmonia tecido gengival, sem recorrência de bolsas periodontais e preservando a cor e forma dos dentes...
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Humanos , Resinas Compuestas , Diastema , GingivoplastiaRESUMEN
A busca por padrães estticos ideais contribuiu para o advento de procedimentos restauradores que possibilitam a mimetizaÆo do natural e a introduÆo do conceito de harmonia do sorriso atendendo s exigncias dos pacientes. A presena de diastemas anteriores m£ltiplos constitui um desafio Odontologia, tendo em vista o aspecto negativo que agrega a desproporÆo do sorriso e a esttica facial. Sendo assim, o presente caso objetiva descrever a tcnica operat¢ria do fechamento de diastemas em resina composta atravs de embasamento te¢rico cient¡fico para a resoluÆo do caso. O caso descrito relata a reabilitaÆo esttica de diastemas anteriores por meio de procedimentos restauradores diretos em resina composta promovendo a preservaÆo da estrutura dent ria, mimetizaÆo do natural, restabelecimento das corretas proporães dentais e reduÆo do tempo cl¡nico necess rio, alcanando resultados estticos de excelncia. A realizaÆo de uma tcnica padronizada e bem fundamentada em resina composta para o fechamento de diastemas proporciona resultados cl¡nicos estticos satisfat¢rios e previs¡veis.
The indreasing serach for aesthetic standards has collaborated for the advent of restorative procedures that allow a natural apearence and has lauched concept of harmonic smile, meeting patients expectations. Considered as a negative aspect of smile and facial aesthetics the presence of multiple anterior diastemas is very chalenging. This case report aims to describe the technique of the diastema closure with composite resin considering the scientific literature for the resolution of the case. In this study the is described the aesthetic rehabilitation of anterior distaemas through of direct restorative procedures with composite resin and preservation of tooth structure, mimicking natural teeth, reestablishment of dental proportions and reduced clinical time, achieving excellent aesthetic results. The implementation of a standardized and wellgrounded technique using composite for diastema closure provides clinical and aesthetic satisfactory and predictable results.
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Humanos , Femenino , Adulto Joven , Resinas Compuestas , Diastema/cirugía , Estética Dental , Satisfacción del PacienteRESUMEN
This in vitro study evaluated the influence of 4 surface sealers on the surface roughness of composite resins. Fifty specimens were divided into 10 groups, as follows: G1. (Control 1) Concept resin; G2. Concept + Fortify; G3. Concept + Biscover; G4. Concept + Lasting Touch; G5. Concept + Fill Glaze; G6. (Control 2) Esthet X; G7. Esthet X + Fortify; G8. Esthet X + Biscover; G9. Esthet X + Lasting Touch; G10. Esthet X + Fill Glaze. Specimens (15mm in length, 4 mm in depth and 5 mm in width) were made using a matrix and were stored in distilled water at 37ºC for 24 hours. After storage, specimens were polished using 320, 600 abrasive SiC paper under running water and the initial roughness was measured using a perfilometer. Surface sealers were applied and a new measurement of roughness was made. Specimens were submitted to 100,000 cycles of abrasive dentifrice brushing followed by another surface roughness measurement. Qualitative analysis was made by using SEM. Results were submitted to 3-way modified ANOVA (p<0.05) and Tukey's test. Results: Surface sealant provided smoother surfaces for both tested composite resins (G2=0.0727, G3=0.0147, G4=0.0307, G5=0.0253, G7=0.0173, G8=0.0333, G9=0.0480, G10=0,0480). After the abrasion test, the control group presented lower roughness surface (G1=0.0600, G6=0.1007). No statistical difference were found between Fortify (G2=0.0740, G7=0.0673) and Biscover (G7=0.0440). Lasting Touch presented rougher surfaces in relation to the other groups (G4= 0.1253, G9=0.0980), followed by Fill Glaze (G5=0.0933, G10= 0.0847). The application of surface sealant did not provide roughness optimization after tooth brushing simulation for the 2 composite resins tested.
Este estudo avaliou, in vitro, a influência de 4 selantes de superfície na rugosidade de duas resinas compostas. Cinqüenta espécimes foram confeccionados e divididos em 10 grupos com 5 espécimes cada, em função da combinação entre resina composta e selante de superfície, sendo: G1. Controle Concept; G2. Concept + Fortify; G3. Concept + Biscover; G4. Concept + Lasting Touch; G5. Concept + Fill Glaze; G6. Controle Esthet X; G7. Esthet X + Fortify; G8. Esthet X + Biscover; G9. Esthet X + Lasting Touch; G10. Esthet X + Fill Glaze. Os espécimes (15mm X 4 mm X 5 mm) foram confeccionados e armazenados em água destilada à 37ºC por 24 horas. Após este período, os espécimes foram planificados com lixas de granulometria 320, 600 e a rugosidade inicial foi aferida. Aplicaram-se os selantes de superfície e uma nova aferição da rugosidade superficial foi realizada. Os espécimes foram submetidos a 100.000 ciclos de escovação, seguido de nova mensuração da rugosidade. Os resultados foram submetidos aos testes ANOVA a 3 critérios e Tukey. A aplicação do selante de superfície diminuiu a rugosidade superficial das resinas compostas testadas (G2=0,0727, G3=0,0147, G4=0,0307, G5=0,0253, G6=0,0960, G7=0,0173, G8=0,0333, G9=0,0480). Nenhuma diferença estatística foi encontrada entre o grupo Fortify (G2=0,0740, G7=0,0673) e Biscover (G7=0,0440). Os maiores valores de rugosidade foram apresentados pelo grupo Lasting Touch (G4= 0,1253, G9=0,0980), seguido do Fill Glaze (G5=0,0933, G10= 0,0847). A aplicação do selante de superfície não otimizou a rugosidade das duas resinas compostas testadas após o teste de abrasão simulada.
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Selladores de Fosas y Fisuras , Resinas CompuestasRESUMEN
Regardless of the high success rate, patients commonly report the occurrence of tooth sensitivity during the in-office bleaching procedures. Recently, it has been demonstrated that using a customized tray (called sealed in-office bleaching technique) reduces peroxide penetration. The aim of this randomized clinical study was to evaluate tooth sensitivity and bleaching efficacy of sealed bleaching, in comparison with a conventional in-office technique. Twenty patients were randomized allocated in two groups in which 35% hydrogen peroxide gel was used in a single 45-min application. For the sealed technique, a customized bleaching tray was fabricated and carefully positioned over the bleaching agent during the session. The color was recorded at a baseline, 7 and 28 days after the bleaching session, using Vita Easy Shade spectrophotometer. Tooth sensitivity was recorded during (20 and 40 min) and immediately after the treatment using a visual analogue scale. The bleaching efficacy was evaluated by repeated-measures ANOVA, while the absolute risk of tooth sensitivity and its intensity were evaluated by Fisher's exact and Mann-Whitney tests, respectively (α=0.05). No significant difference on bleaching efficacy was observed between the conventional (7.4 and 8.1 ΔE) and sealed techniques (7.8 and 8.3 ΔE) at both evaluation periods. No significant difference was observed regarding the absolute risk of tooth sensitivity (p=0.15). Sealed technique showed a significant decrease of sensitivity intensity after 40 min (p=0.03). Sealed bleaching technique was able to reduce the sensitivity intensity during the bleaching procedure, without jeopardizing the bleaching efficacy.
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Visita a Consultorio Médico , Blanqueamiento de Dientes , Humanos , Peróxido de Hidrógeno/administración & dosificación , Método Simple Ciego , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
Regardless of the high success rate, patients commonly report the occurrence of tooth sensitivity during the in-office bleaching procedures. Recently, it has been demonstrated that using a customized tray (called sealed in-office bleaching technique) reduces peroxide penetration. The aim of this randomized clinical study was to evaluate tooth sensitivity and bleaching efficacy of sealed bleaching, in comparison with a conventional in-office technique. Twenty patients were randomized allocated in two groups in which 35% hydrogen peroxide gel was used in a single 45-min application. For the sealed technique, a customized bleaching tray was fabricated and carefully positioned over the bleaching agent during the session. The color was recorded at a baseline, 7 and 28 days after the bleaching session, using Vita Easy Shade spectrophotometer. Tooth sensitivity was recorded during (20 and 40 min) and immediately after the treatment using a visual analogue scale. The bleaching efficacy was evaluated by repeated-measures ANOVA, while the absolute risk of tooth sensitivity and its intensity were evaluated by Fisher's exact and Mann-Whitney tests, respectively (α=0.05). No significant difference on bleaching efficacy was observed between the conventional (7.4 and 8.1 ΔE) and sealed techniques (7.8 and 8.3 ΔE) at both evaluation periods. No significant difference was observed regarding the absolute risk of tooth sensitivity (p=0.15). Sealed technique showed a significant decrease of sensitivity intensity after 40 min (p=0.03). Sealed bleaching technique was able to reduce the sensitivity intensity during the bleaching procedure, without jeopardizing the bleaching efficacy.
Apesar da alta taxa de sucesso, os pacientes comumente relatam a ocorrência de sensibilidade dental durante os procedimentos clareadores em consultório. Recentemente, foi demostrado que o uso de uma moldeira customizada (denominada de técnica de consultório selada) reduz a penetração de peróxido. O objetivo deste ensaio clínico randomizado foi avaliar sensibilidade dentária e eficiência de clareamento do clareamento selado, em comparação com a técnica convencional de consultório. Vinte pacientes foram aleatoriamente divididos em dois grupos. Em ambos os grupos, um gel de peróxido de hidrogênio a 35% foi usado em uma simples aplicação de 45 minutos. Para a técnica selada, uma moldeira de clareamento customizada foi confeccionada e cuidadosamente posicionada sobre o agente clareador durante a sessão. A cor foi registrada no início, 7 e 28 dias após a sessão de clareamento usando a espectrofotômetro Vita easy shade. Sensibilidade dental foi registrada durante (20 e 40 minutos) e imediatamente após o tratamento usando uma escala visual analógica. A eficácia do clareamento foi avaliada por ANOVA de medidas repetidas, enquanto o risco absoluto de sensibilidade dental e a sua intensidade foram avaliados pelos testes de Fisher e Mann-Whitney, respectivamente (α=0.05). Nenhuma diferença na eficácia do clareamento foi observada entre as técnicas convencional (7.4 e 8.1 ΔE) e selada (7.8 e 8.3 ΔE) para ambos os tempos de avaliação. Nenhuma diferença foi observada em relação ao risco de sensibilidade dental (p = 0,15). A técnica selada mostrou uma significante diminuição da intensidade de sensibilidade após 40 minutos (p = 0,03). A técnica selada de clareamento reduziu a intensidade da sensibilidade durante o procedimento clareador, sem ...
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Humanos , Visita a Consultorio Médico , Blanqueamiento de Dientes , Peróxido de Hidrógeno/administración & dosificación , Método Simple Ciego , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
O objetivo desse estudo in vitro foi avaliar a influência do pH de agentes clareadores na rugosidade superficial do esmalte após o clareamento dentário. Amostras em esmalte foram seccionadas (3mm X 5mm X 3mm) a partir de terceiros molares, previamente armazenados em saliva artificial. Foram distribuídas aleatoriamente em quatro grupos (n=10). O tratamento clareador foi realizado durante três semanas: G1: aplicação diária de peróxido de carbamina 10 por cento (Whiteness Perfect FGM) por 4 h: G2: peróxido de carbamida 16 por cento (Whiteness Perfect FGM) por 2 h: G3: peróxido de hidrogênio 6 por cento (White Class FGM) por 1 h e 30 minutos: G4: aplicação semanal de peróxido de hidrpogênio a 35 por cento (Whiteness HP FGM) com duas aplicações de 15 minutos por sessão. Após isso, foi realizada análise da rugosidade (Ra, um) com o rugosímetro, nas duas metades de cada especime. Os resultados foram analisados por meio do teste t pareado e revelaram um aumento dignificativo da rugosidade superficial do esmalte dos grupos clareados com peróxido de de carbamida 16 por cento, peróxido de hidrogênio 6 por cento e peróxido de hidrogênio 35 por cento. Concluiu-se que o uso de peróxido de carbamida 10 por cento é um método seguro que proporciona menores valores de rugosidade superficial, se utilizando em curtos períodos. Em adição, a alteração provocada no esmalte é dependente da concentração dos ingredientes ativos do produto clareador
The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate whether the pH of bleaching agents affects the enamel surface after bleaching. Samples were prepared in enamel (3mm x 5mm x 3mm) from third molars, which were kept in artificial saliva. Were randomly divided into four groups (n = 10) and had half his face isolated. The bleaching treatment was performed for three weeks with daily application of 10% carbamide peroxide (Whiteness Perfect® FGM) for 4h (G1), 16% carbamide peroxide (Whiteness Perfect® FGM) for 2 hours (G2), hydrogen peroxide 6% (Class® White FGM) for 1 hour and 30 minutes (G3) weekly injections of hydrogen peroxide 35% (Whiteness HP® FGM) with two applications of 15 minutes per session (G4). After this, rugosimetric analysis was made in both sides of the surface specimen. The results were analyzed using the paired t test and revealed a significant increase of enamel surface roughness bleached with groups of 16% carbamide peroxide, hydrogen peroxide 6% and 35%. We conclude that the use of carbamide peroxide 10% is a safe method that gives lower values of surface roughness if used in short periods. Additionally, the enamel alteration is dependent on the concentration of active ingredients of bleaching.
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Humanos , Esmalte Dental , Estética Dental , Peróxido de Hidrógeno , Blanqueamiento de DientesRESUMEN
O presente estudo avaliou a incidência da proporção áurea no sorriso de pacientes submetidos ao tratamento ortodôntico. Foram avaliados 37 pacientes com a ortodontia finalizada. Obteve-se, a partir dos modelos inicial e final de cada paciente, a medida intercaninos e, no próprio paciente, foi medida a largura do sorriso. Um compasso de ponta seca foi utilizado para a obtenção das medidas que, posteriormente, foram transferidas para uma régua milimetrada para obter os valores numéricos. A proporção dentária horizontal inicial e final de cada paciente foi obtida dividindo-se as distâncias intercaninos inicial e final pela largura do sorriso. Os resultados demonstraram que a proporção áurea foi a mais prevalente após o tratamento ortodôntico, representando 67,56% dos pacientes. Das 37 proporções finais, 3 apresentaram diminuição, enquanto que 17 aumentaram em relação à proporção inicial e 17 proporções mantiveram-se inalteradas após a ortodontia. Observaram-se pequenas variações em relação à proporção final de cada paciente, portanto é fundamental estabelecer a proporção mais apropriada para cada caso, evitando padronização do sorriso na proporção áurea, mesmo que esta seja considerada a mais harmoniosa na população geral.
This study evaluated the presence of the golden proportion in the smile of patients submitted to the orthodontic treatment. Thirty seven patients with finished orthodontic treatment were evaluated. Using the initial and final models of each patient the measure among the canine teeth was gotten and the width of the smile was measured in the proper patient. A dry tip compass was used to obtain the measures, which were transferred to a millimeter ruler in order to register the values in numbers. The horizontal initial and final dental proportion of each patient was gotten by dividing the initial and final distances among the canine teeth by the width of the smile. The results revealed that the golden proportion was the most prevalent after orthodontic treatment, representing 67.56% of the patients. Considering the total of 37 final proportions, 3 had presented a reduction, while 17 had increased in relation to the initial proportion and 17 proportions had remained unchanged after the orthodontics. Slight variations were observed in the final proportion of each patient, so it is necessary to establish the most appropriate proportion for each patient, avoiding the standardization of the smile, even that the golden proportion is considered most harmonious in the general population.
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Direct composite resin restorations have become a viable alternative for patients that require anterior restorative procedures to be integrated to the other teeth that compose the smile, especially for presenting satisfactory esthetic results and minimum wear of the dental structure. Technological evolution along with a better understanding of the behavior of dental tissues to light incidence has allowed the development of new composite resins with better mechanical and optical properties, making possible a more artistic approach for anterior restorations. The combination of the increasing demand of patients for esthetics and the capacity to preserve the dental structure resulted in the development of different incremental techniques for restoring fractured anterior teeth in a natural way. In order to achieve esthetic excellence, dentists should understand and apply artistic and scientific principles when choosing color of restorative materials, as well as during the insertion of the composite resin. The discussion of these strategies will be divided into two papers. In this paper, the criteria for color and material selection to obtain a natural reproduction of the lost dental structures and an imperceptible restoration will be addressed.