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Stains and glaze are effective procedures for achieving an aesthetic smoothness on indirect restorations. Thus, the effect of surface-etching treatments previous to the stain layer and the glaze application on the occlusal and antagonist wear of a hybrid ceramic were evaluated against different antagonists. Disc-shaped samples were prepared from polymer-infiltrated ceramic network (PICN) blocks. The specimens were divided into eight groups, according to the surface-etching treatment and glaze application: P (polished specimens); PG (polishing plus glaze); E (hydrofluoric acid etching plus stain); EG (acid etching plus stain plus glaze); A (aluminum oxide sandblasting plus stain); AG (sandblasting plus stain plus glaze); S (self-etching primer plus stain); SG (self-etching primer plus stain plus glaze). Half of the samples were subjected to a wear simulation with a steatite antagonist, and the other half was tested using a PICN antagonist. The test parameters were: 15 N, 1.7 Hz, 6 mm of horizontal sliding, 5000 cycles. The discs and the antagonists' masses were measured before and after the wear tests. The average roughness and spacing defects were evaluated. The etching treatment affected the surface and antagonist mass loss when tested against steatite. AG showed the highest mass loss. This influence was not detected when using the PICN antagonist. The glaze application after staining ensures a smoother surface and avoids antagonist wear.

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In the RLT (Rapid Layer Technology), veneering ceramic and framework are fabricated by computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and then cemented to obtain the restoration. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the thickness of veneering ceramic manufactured by the RLT technique on the fracture resistance (FR) of bilayer crowns with zirconia frameworks. Twenty zirconia frameworks and twenty feldspathic posterior crowns with two different veneering ceramic occlusal thicknesses (1mm=TF1; 2mm=TF2) were manufactured using CAD/CAM system. The specimens were luted to an epoxy resin abutment with resin cement and mechanically cycled (200N and 4.5×105 Pa, 37°C, 2×106 cycles, 3Hz). The FR test was performed (10kN, 0.5mm/min), and the specimens were analyzed in a stereomicroscope. For the stress analysis (finite element analysis, FEA), a 10kN load was equal to the in vitro test, and the principal stress was evaluated. The FR data were analyzed by Student's t-test and Weibull's analysis. The thickness influenced the FR of bilayer crowns. The FR was higher in the TF2 than in the TF1 group. The TF2 group presented the highest characteristic strength compared to the group TF1. The predominant type of failure was delamination. The FEA showed higher stress concentrations below the loading application point at the veneering cement interface in the 1-mm-thick model. The bilayer crowns manufactured using the approach of 2mm of veneering ceramic promoted higher FR compared to the group with 1mm veneering ceramic. Also, the FEA showed that the veneer ceramic thickness has an effect on stress distribution in zirconia-based bilayer crowns.

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Abstract In the RLT (Rapid Layer Technology), veneering ceramic and framework are fabricated by computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and then cemented to obtain the restoration. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the thickness of veneering ceramic manufactured by the RLT technique on the fracture resistance (FR) of bilayer crowns with zirconia frameworks. Twenty zirconia frameworks and twenty feldspathic posterior crowns with two different veneering ceramic occlusal thicknesses (1mm=TF1; 2mm=TF2) were manufactured using CAD/CAM system. The specimens were luted to an epoxy resin abutment with resin cement and mechanically cycled (200N and 4.5×105 Pa, 37°C, 2×106 cycles, 3Hz). The FR test was performed (10kN, 0.5mm/min), and the specimens were analyzed in a stereomicroscope. For the stress analysis (finite element analysis, FEA), a 10kN load was equal to the in vitro test, and the principal stress was evaluated. The FR data were analyzed by Student's t-test and Weibull's analysis. The thickness influenced the FR of bilayer crowns. The FR was higher in the TF2 than in the TF1 group. The TF2 group presented the highest characteristic strength compared to the group TF1. The predominant type of failure was delamination. The FEA showed higher stress concentrations below the loading application point at the veneering cement interface in the 1-mm-thick model. The bilayer crowns manufactured using the approach of 2mm of veneering ceramic promoted higher FR compared to the group with 1mm veneering ceramic. Also, the FEA showed that the veneer ceramic thickness has an effect on stress distribution in zirconia-based bilayer crowns.

Resumo Na RLT (Rapid Layer Technology), a cerâmica de cobertura e infraestrutura são fabricados pelo Computer-Aided Design / Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD / CAM) e cimentados para obter a restauração. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito da espessura da cerâmica de cobertura fabricada pela técnica RLT na resistência à fratura (RF) de coroas bilaminadas com infraestrutura de zircônia. Vinte infraestruturas de zircônia e vinte coroas posteriores feldspáticas com duas espessuras oclusais da cerâmica de cobertura (1mm = TF1; 2mm = TF2) foram fabricadas usando o sistema CAD / CAM. Os espécimes foram cimentados em preparos de resina epóxi com cimento resinoso dual e ciclados mecanicamente (200N e 4,5×105 Pa, 37° C, 2×106 ciclos, 3Hz). O teste de RF foi realizado (10kN, 0,5mm / min) e, posteriormente, os espécimes foram analisados em estereomicroscópio. Para a análise de tensão (análise de elementos finitos, FEA), uma carga de 10kN foi aplicada igual ao teste in vitro, e a tensão principal foi avaliada. Os dados de RF foram analisados pelo teste t de Student e análise de Weibull. A espessura mostrou forte influência na RF das coroas bilaminadas. A RF foi maior em TF2 do que no grupo TF1. O grupo TF2 apresentou a maior resistência característica em relação ao grupo TF1. O tipo de falha predominante foi a delaminação. O FEA mostrou maiores concentrações de tensões abaixo do ponto de aplicação da carga, na interface cimento e cerâmica de cobertura no modelo de coroa de 1 mm de espessura. As coroas de bilaminadas confeccionadas com 2 mm de cerâmica de cobertura promoveram maior RF em comparação ao grupo com cerâmica de cobertura de 1 mm. Além disso, a FEA mostrou que a espessura da cerâmica de cobertura tem um efeito na distribuição de tensões em coroas bilaminadas à base de zircônia.

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OBJECTIVE: Continuous efforts have been made to hasten the zirconia densification process without compromising properties. This study evaluated the long-term structural durability of microwave speed-sintered zirconia (MWZ) relative to a conventionally sintered zirconia (CZ). METHODS: As-machined dental 3Y-TZP discs (Ø12 × 1.2 mm) were speed sintered at 1450 °C for 15 min using an industrial microwave oven, while conventional sintering was conducted in a standard dental furnace at 1530 °C for 2 h. Both were followed by natural cooling. The total sintering time was 105 min for MWZ and 600 min for CZ. Groups were compared regarding density, grain size, phase composition, and fracture resistance. Structural durability was investigated employing two fatigue protocols, step-stress and dynamic fatigue. RESULTS: Compared to CZ, MWZ exhibited a slightly lower density (MWZ = 5.98 g/cm3, CZ = 6.03 g/cm3), but significantly smaller grain sizes (MWZ = 0.53 ± 0.09 µm, CZ = 0.89 ± 0.10 µm), lower cubic-zirconia contents (MWZ = 15.3%, CZ = 22.7%), and poorer translucency properties (TP) (MWZ = 13 ± 1, CZ = 29 ± 0.8). However, the two materials showed similar flexural strength (MWZ = 978 ± 112 MPa, CZ = 1044 ± 161 MPa). Additionally, step-stress testing failed to capture the fatigue effect in 3Y-TZP, whereas dynamic fatigue revealed structural degradation due to moisture-assisted slow-crack-growth (SCG). Finally, MWZ possessed a slightly higher Weibull modulus (MWZ = 7.9, CZ = 6.7) but similar resistance to SCG (MWZ = 27.5, CZ = 24.1) relative to CZ. SIGNIFICANCE: Dental 3Y-TZP with similar structural durability can be fabricated six-times faster by microwave than conventional sintering.

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BACKGROUND: To evaluate, in vitro, the effects of the cooling protocol, application technique, and veneering ceramic thickness on the fracture resistance of ceramic crowns with Y-TZP frameworks. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 80 frameworks were made from zirconia by the CAD/CAM technique and divided into 8 groups (n = 10) according to the factors: "application technique" (stratified-L and pressed -P), "thickness" (1 mm and 2 mm), and "cooling protocol" (slow-S and fast-F) of the feldspathic veneering ceramic. After, all crowns were cemented over G10 preparations with resin cement (Panavia F, Kuraray), mechanically cycled (2x106 cycles, 200 N, 3Hz), and subjected to the axial compression resistance test (0.5 mm/min, 10 kN). The data (N) underwent descriptive statistical analysis by 3-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (5%). Fracture analysis was performed to determine the possible origin of failure. RESULTS: The factors "cooling protocol" (P=0.0058) and "application" technique (P=0.0001) influenced the fracture resistance of the crowns. For pressed veneer technique, the P2S (4608.9±464.5). A presented significantly higher results than that P2F(3621.1±523.0)BCD (Tukey's test). For the stratified technique, this difference was not observed (P>0.05). The thickness of the veneering ceramic was not significant regardless of the cooling protocol and technique (P>0.05). The predominant failure mode was chipping of the ceramic veneer originating in the subsurface. CONCLUSIONS: The pressed technique, used with a slow-cooling protocol, leads to the best outcome for the veneering of all-ceramic crowns. Key words:Zirconia, ceramics, cooling protocol, thickness, application technique.

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O ameloblastoma é um tumor odontogênico benigno, localmente invasivo, capaz de infiltrar-se pelos espaços medulares do osso e, quando em estágio inicial, geralmente não apresenta indícios radiográficos ou macroscópicos. Muitas vezes, pacientes submetidos a tratamento ressectivo perdem grande parte da maxila ou mandíbula, necessitando de uma alternativa de tratamento para restabelecer a função e a estética. O objetivo deste relato de caso foi apresentar um acompanhamento de quatro anos de uma reabilitação com implantes zigomáticos em paciente submetido à ressecção de maxila anterior devido a um tumor odontogênico do tipo ameloblastoma. Quatro meses após a realização da cirurgia de ressecção do ameloblastoma na região anterior de maxila, foram instalados dois implantes com ancoragem zigomática no lado esquerdo, um implante com ancoragem zigomática no lado direito e dois implantes regulares hexágono externo no lado direito. Em seguida, foi feita uma prótese provisória imediata. Seis meses depois, os implantes foram carregados com a prótese final em resina acrílica. Após quatro anos de acompanhamento, não foram observados sintomas dolorosos, inflamação ou infecção peri-implantar, instabilidade do implante ou reabsorção óssea. No presente caso, a reabilitação da maxila atrófica com implantes no osso zigomático proporcionou bons resultados funcionais e estéticos a longo prazo. Assim, o uso de implantes zigomáticos associados a implantes padrão oferece vantagens na reabilitação de maxilares severamente reabsorvidos, principalmente quando a indicação é feita corretamente e com o conhecimento da técnica cirúrgica. (AU)

Ameloblastoma is a benign, locally invasive odontogenic tumor capable of infiltrating the bone marrow spaces, and when at the initial stage, it generally does not show radiographic or macroscopic evidence. Patients undergoing resection treatment lose a large part of the maxilla or mandible, requiring an alternative treatment to re-establish the function and aesthetics. The objective of this case report was to present a 4-years follow-up of a rehabilitation with zygomatic implants in a patient submitted to anterior maxillary resection due to an odontogenic tumor of the ameloblastoma type. After 4 months of the ameloblastoma resection surgery in the anterior maxillary region, 2 implants were placed with zygomatic anchoring on the left side, 1 implant with zygomatic anchoring on the right side and 2 regular external hexagon implants placed on the right side and then it was done an immediate provisional prosthesis. Six months later, the implants were loaded with the fi nal acrylic resin prosthesis. After 4-years of follow-up no painful symptoms, inflammation or peri-implant infection, implant instability or bone resorption were observed. In the present case, the atrophic maxilla rehabilitation with implants in the zygomatic bone provided long-term functional and aesthetic results. Thus, the zygomatic implants associated with standard implants offers advantages in severely reabsorbed maxillae rehabilitation, especially when the indication is made correctly and also with the knowledge of the surgical technique. (AU)

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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the internal and marginal adaptation of inlays fabricated from different types of impressions (conventional and digital) and different ceramics (feldspathic and lithium disilicate). Material and Methods: Forty premolars were prepared for all-ceramic inlay restoration and assigned to 4 groups (n=10), according to the impression method (conventional with addition silicone and digital impression) and ceramic type (lithium disilicate and feldspathic ceramic blocks). For each type of impression, 10 inlays were milled from lithium disilicate blocks and the other 10 from feldspathic ceramic blocks in a CAD-CAM facility. The internal adaptation was analyzed by the replica technique. The marginal fit was analyzed under a stereo microscope by directly measuring the gap formed between the inlay and the tooth in the proximal and occlusal regions. Results: The marginal or internal adaptations were not affected by type of impression (conventional = digital impression), irrespective of the ceramic type. Only the internal adaptation was affected by the material type, i.e., feldspathic ceramic had lower values than lithium dissilicate ceramic, when considering the digital impression. Conclusion: The conventional and digital impressions promoted similar marginal and internal adaptation for feldspathic and disilicate ceramic inlays. For the digital impression the feldspathic inlays showed better internal adaptation than lithium dissilicate inlays. (AU)

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a adaptação interna e marginal de inlays confeccionadas a partir de diferentes tipos de moldagens (convencional e digital) e diferentes materiais cerâmicos (feldspática e dissilicato de lítio). Materiais e Métodos: Quarenta pré-molares foram preparados para inlay totalmente cerâmica e distribuídos em 4 grupos (n = 10) segundo o método de moldagem (convencional com silicone de adição e moldagem digital) e tipo cerâmica (dissilicato de lítio e blocos de cerâmica feldspática). Para cada tipo de moldagem, 10 inlays foram confeccionadas a partir de pastilhas de dissilicato de lítio e as outras 10 de blocos de cerâmica feldspática, por meio do sistema CAD-CAM. A adaptação interna foi analisada pela técnica da réplica. O ajuste marginal foi analisado com estéreo microscópio medindo diretamente o espaço entre a inlay e o dente nas regiões proximal e oclusal. Resultados: As adaptações marginais e internas não foram afetadas pelo tipo de moldagem (convencional = impressão digital), independentemente do tipo de cerâmica. Somente a adaptação interna foi afetada pelo material, sendo que a cerâmica feldspática apresentou menores valores que a cerâmica de dissilicato, considerando a moldagem digital. Conclusão: As moldagens convencional e digital promoveram adaptação marginal e interna semelhante de inlays de cerâmica feldspática e dissilicato testadas. Para moldagem digital, a cerâmica feldspática mostrou melhor adaptação interna do que a dissilicato de lítio (AU)

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A indicação do uso de sistemas totalmente cerâmicos (infraestrutura em zircônia) para a confecção de próteses implantossuportadas ainda causa questionamentos ao profissional quanto à durabilidade e recomendação desta solução protética. No entanto, o estabelecimento das vantagens da escolha do uso de infraestruturas em zircônia para a confecção de próteses totais fixas com implantes tem sido notável. Logo, este trabalho apresenta um relato clínico planejado e executado sob os parâmetros de planejamento reverso e funcional que norteiam a Implantologia. Cabe ressaltar que o objetivo de todo tratamento odontológico é a satisfação do paciente e a obtenção de estética, com base em evidências científicas.

The indication of full ceramic systems (zirconia infraestructure) to fabricate implant-supported prostheses still causes some professional concerns regarding their durability and recommendation of a prosthetic solution. Nevertheless, the advantages of zirconia infra-estructures for total fixed prostheses over dental implants has been recognized. Thus, this paper presents a clinical report planned and executed under the reverse functional treatment planning at the implant dentistry field. It is important to highlight that the aim of all dental treatment is patient satisfaction and esthetics, based on scientific evidences.

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A dinâmica clínica em reabilitação oral requer um planejamento criterioso para conduzir o sucesso do tratamento, exemplificado pela atenção às características individuais de cada paciente, auxiliando na escolha de materiais restauradores que possibilitem a preservação da estrutura dental e que apresentem propriedades favoráveis para funções biomecânicas similares aos dentes naturais. Uma opção válida é propiciar o restabelecimento estético e funcional através de restaurações cerâmicas, primordialmente associadas ao correto diagnóstico e planejamento. O objetivo deste trabalho foi abordar os principais aspectos relacionados à reabilitação oral, utilizando cerâmicas odontológicas, por meio do relato de um caso. Para maior previsibilidade do mesmo e para otimização do tempo de trabalho, utilizou-se DSD, enceramento diagnóstico e matriz de silicone translúcida associada com resina composta flow. A harmonização e o equilíbrio do sistema pelo restabelecimento da oclusão através do trabalho baseado na DVO e nos desgastes oclusais também são de extrema importância para um resultado final efetivo. Assim, respaldando-se também pela literatura atual, nota-se que laminados oclusais ultrafinos, resinas compostas e cerâmicas são capazes de satisfazer os requisitos biomiméticos, salvando tecidos dentários e restaurando estética.

The clinical dynamics of oral rehabilitation requires careful planning to conduct the sucess of a clinical case, which is exemplified by the attention to the individual characteristics of each patient. Giving support for the choice of the restorative materials which enable dental structure preservation and show favorable properties for biomechanical functions similar to the natural tooth. A valid option is to provide the aesthetic and functional restoration through ceramic restorations, primarily associated to correct diagnosis and planning. The aim of this research is to approach the main aspects related to oral rehabilitation, using dental ceramics through this case report. For a greater predictability of the case and optimization of the working time, DSD, mock-up and translucent silicone matrix approached with flow composite resin were used. The standardization and balance of the system through the occlusal reestablishment according to the VOD and dental attrition are extremely important for an effective end result. Thus, based on the current literature, it is noticed that ultrathin occlusal laminate, composite resin and ceramics are able to meet the biomimetic requeriments, preserving dental tissues and restoring aesthetics.

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Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a material suitable for frameworks of fixed dental prostheses. The effect of different surface treatments on the bond strength of PEEK bonded to human dentin was evaluated. One hundred PEEK cylinders (3 mm×3 mm) were divided into five groups according to surface treatment: silica coating, sandblasting with 45 µm Al2O3 particles, etching with 98% sulfuric acid for 5, 30 and for 60 s. These cylinders were luted with resin cement onto 50 human molars. First, each tooth was embedded in epoxy resin and the buccal dentin surface was exposed. Then, two delimited dentin areas (Æ:3 mm) per tooth were etched with 35% phosphoric acid and bonded with a two-step self-priming adhesive system. After the luting procedure the specimens were stored in water (24 h/37 °C). Shear bond strength (SBS) was tested using a universal testing machine (crosshead speed 0.5 mm/min; load cell 50 kgf) and failure types were assessed. Stress data (MPa) were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Comparison of the proportions of different failure types was performed using the Bonferroni method (p<0.05). Kruskal-Wallis demonstrated that differences among groups were not significant (p=0.187). Mean SBS were as follows: silica coating, 2.12±1.12 MPa; sandblasting, 2.37±0.86 MPa; sulfuric acid 5 s, 2.28±1.75 MPa; sulfuric acid 30 s, 1.80±0.85 MPa; sulfuric acid 60 s, 1.67±0.94 MPa. Adhesive and mixed failures were predominant in all groups. Both physical and chemical surface treatments produced adhesion between PEEK, resin cement and dentin.

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Abstract Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a material suitable for frameworks of fixed dental prostheses. The effect of different surface treatments on the bond strength of PEEK bonded to human dentin was evaluated. One hundred PEEK cylinders (3 mm×3 mm) were divided into five groups according to surface treatment: silica coating, sandblasting with 45 μm Al2O3 particles, etching with 98% sulfuric acid for 5, 30 and for 60 s. These cylinders were luted with resin cement onto 50 human molars. First, each tooth was embedded in epoxy resin and the buccal dentin surface was exposed. Then, two delimited dentin areas (Æ:3 mm) per tooth were etched with 35% phosphoric acid and bonded with a two-step self-priming adhesive system. After the luting procedure the specimens were stored in water (24 h/37 °C). Shear bond strength (SBS) was tested using a universal testing machine (crosshead speed 0.5 mm/min; load cell 50 kgf) and failure types were assessed. Stress data (MPa) were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Comparison of the proportions of different failure types was performed using the Bonferroni method (p<0.05). Kruskal-Wallis demonstrated that differences among groups were not significant (p=0.187). Mean SBS were as follows: silica coating, 2.12±1.12 MPa; sandblasting, 2.37±0.86 MPa; sulfuric acid 5 s, 2.28±1.75 MPa; sulfuric acid 30 s, 1.80±0.85 MPa; sulfuric acid 60 s, 1.67±0.94 MPa. Adhesive and mixed failures were predominant in all groups. Both physical and chemical surface treatments produced adhesion between PEEK, resin cement and dentin.

Resumo O poli-éter-éter-cetona (PEEK) é um material indicado para as estruturas de próteses parciais fixas. O efeito de diferentes tratamentos de superfície na resistência de união entre PEEK e dentina humana foi avaliado. Cem cilindros de PEEK (3 mm×3 mm) foram divididos em cinco grupos de acordo com tratamento de superfície: silicatização, jateamento com partículas de Al2O3 45 µm, condicionamento com ácido sulfúrico 98% por 5, 30 e 60 s. Esses cilindros foram cimentados com cimento resinoso em cinquenta molares humanos. Primeiro, cada dente foi incluído em resina epóxica e a superfície dentinária vestibular foi exposta. Depois, duas áreas (Æ:3 mm) em dentina/por dente foram delimitadas, condicionadas com ácido fosfórico a 35% e receberam aplicação de um sistema adesivo de dois passos. Após o procedimento de cimentação, as amostras foram armazenadas em água (24 h/37 °C). A resistência da união ao cisalhamento (SBS) foi testada em uma máquina universal de ensaios (velocidade 0,5 mm/min; célula de carga 50 kgf), e foram avaliados os tipos de falha. Os dados de tensão (MPa) foram analisados pelo teste de Kruskal-Wallis. A comparação das percentagens de diferentes tipos de falha foi realizada utilizando o método de Bonferroni (p<0,05). O teste de Kruskal-Wallis demonstrou que as diferenças entre os grupos não foram significantes (p=0,187). As médias de SBS foram: silicatização, 2,12±1,12 MPa; jateamento, 2,37±0,86 MPa; ácido sulfúrico por 5 s, de 2,28±1,75 MPa; ácido sulfúrico por 30 s, 1,80±0,85 MPa, ácido sulfúrico por 60 s, 1,67±0,94 MPa. Falhas adesivas e mistas foram predominantes em todos os grupos. Ambos tratamentos de superfície, físicos e químicos, promoveram adesão entre PEEK, cimento resinoso e dentina.

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A necessidade de reabilitação protética de um paciente com diagnóstico de apertamento dental em cêntrica e excêntrica (bruxismo) pode, por vezes, gerar dúvidas ao profissional durante a elaboração do planejamento e a execução de tratamentos reabilitadores. O estabelecimento de critérios seguros para seleção do material e a transmissão de cargas para o remanescente dental são questionamentos frequentes. Este trabalho apresentou um relato de caso clínico planejado e executado sob parâmetros funcionais e de análise de sorriso, que norteiam a projeção de tratamentos reabilitadores estéticos. Cabe ressaltar que o objetivo de todo tratamento é preservar o remanescente dental, com base em evidências científi cas e nos princípios da Odontologia minimamente invasiva, com a fi nalidade de garantir longevidade e previsibilidade clínica.

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This case report presents a retrieval analysis of a screw-retained one-piece restoration with the veneering ceramic fired directly onto the zirconia abutment that fractured during insertion. A patient who experienced root fracture of a maxillary left central incisor received a titanium implant on the same day as extraction. After delayed implant loading, a two-piece zirconia abutment with metallic insertion was customized. Upon installation, a horizontal fracture of the crown just above the metallic portion was detected. The retrieval analysis of a fractured zirconia abutment showed crack formation and diffusion of glaze material that expanded the crack line during firing.

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The goal of this study was to evaluate the distribution of stresses generated around implants with different internal-cone abutments by photoelastic (PA) and finite element analysis (FEA). For FEA, implant and abutments with different internal-cone connections (H- hexagonal and S- solid) were scanned, 3D meshes were modeled and objects were loaded with computer software. Trabecular and cortical bones and photoelastic resin blocks were simulated. The PA was performed with photoelastic resin blocks where implants were included and different abutments were bolted. Specimens were observed in the circular polariscope with the application device attached, where loads were applied on same conditions as FEA. FEA images showed very similar stress distribution between two models with different abutments. Differences were observed between stress distribution in bone and resin blocks; PA images resembled those obtained on resin block FEA. PA images were also quantitatively analyzed by comparing the values assigned to fringes. It was observed that S abutment distributes loads more evenly to bone adjacent to an implant when compared to H abutment, for both analysis methods used. It was observed that the PA has generated very similar results to those obtained in FEA with the resin block.

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PURPOSE: To evaluate the influence of the geometry and design of prosthetic crown preparations on stress distribution in compression tests, using finite element analysis (FEA). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Six combinations of 3D drawings of all-ceramic crowns (yttria-stabilized zirconia framework and porcelain veneer) were evaluated: F, flat preparation and simplified crown; FC, flat preparation and crown with contact point; FCM, flat preparation and modified crown; A, anatomical preparation and simplified anatomical crown framework; AC, anatomical preparation and crown with contact point; and ACM, anatomical preparation and modified crown. Bonded contact types at all interfaces with the mesh were assigned, and the material properties used were according to the literature. A 200 N vertical load was applied at the center of each model. The maximum principal stresses were quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed. RESULTS: The highest values of tensile stress were observed at the interface between the ceramics in the region under the load application for the simplified models (F and A). Reductions in stress values were observed for the model with the anatomical preparation and modified infrastructure (ACM). The stress distribution in the flat models was similar to that of their respective anatomical models. CONCLUSIONS: The modified design of the zirconia coping reduces the stress concentration at the interface with the veneer ceramic, and the simplified preparation can exert a stress distribution similar to that of the anatomical preparation at and near the load point, when load is applied to the center of the crown.

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O objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar a influência de diferentestratamentos da superfície interna de coroas e de diferentes agentescimentantes na sobrevivência de coroas de zircônia parcialmente estabilizada por óxido de ítrio (Y-TZP) recobertas por porcelana. Inicialmente foi realizado um estudo de elementos finitos onde foramcomparados os valores e a distribuição das Tensões Máxima Principal (TMP) de espécimes flat e anatômicos, com variações na anatomia dos componentes cerâmicos (coroas de Y-TZP e porcelana, com e sem ponto de contato, com e sem desenho modificado da Y-TZP parasuporte da porcelana). As geometrias produzidas em software CAD(Computer-aided design) foram importadas para software de análisede elementos finitos. Foi realizado carregamento pontual e vertical de200 N sobre o nó central dos modelos. O padrão da distribuição da TMP foi bastante similar entre os modelos estudados, com concentração importante de tensões na zona de singularidade.Considerando a dificuldade de padronização na confecção deespécimes anatômicos durante ensaios laboratoriais, a escolha do modelo simplificado (flat) pode ser justificada. Em uma segunda etapa foram usinados 90 preparos flat em resina epóxica que receberam coroas com infraestrutura em Y-TZP confeccionadas pelo sistemaCAD/CAM e recobertas com porcelana pela técnica estratificada. Seis condições foram testadas (n=15): para coroas cimentadas com cimento resinoso Panavia F, quatro diferentes tratamentos foram avaliados (limpeza com álcool isopropílico [PC], aplicação de glaze[POG], jateamento com Al2O3 125 μm [POA]; jateamento com partículas de óxido de alumínio revestidas por sílica de 30 μm [PCJ]); para as coroas cimentadas com cimento de ionômero de vidro (CIV) e de fosfato de zinco (CFZ), as superfícies foram limpas com álcool isopropílico. A resistência à fadiga foi avaliada pelo número de ciclos mecânicos necessários para a fratura dos espécimes, através da metodologia de stepwise loads...

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of different treatments of the inner surface of crowns and different luting agents on the survival of crowns made of zirconia partially stabilized by yttrium oxide (YTZP) and porcelain. A first study was performed using finite element analysis, where we compared the values and the distribution of Maximum Principal Stresses (MPS) of flat and anatomical specimens, with variations in the anatomy of ceramic components (crowns composed of Y-TZP and porcelain, with and without contact point, with and without a modifieddesign of Y-TZP supporting the porcelain). The geometries produced inCAD software (Computer-Aided-Design) were imported for a finite elementanalysis software. A punctual and vertical load of 200 N was carried out onthe central node of the models. The MPS distribution was quite similar among the studied models with important stress concentration in the singularity zone. Considering the lack of standardization in the preparation of anatomical specimens for laboratory tests, the choice of the simplified model (flat) could be justified. In a second step, 90 flat preparations were machined in epoxy resin and received crowns with Y-TZP infrastructure made by CAD/CAM system and veneered with porcelain by the stratified technique. Six conditions were tested (n=15): for crowns cemented with Panavia F, four different treatments were evaluated (cleaning with isopropyl alcohol [PC], overglaze application [POG], sandblasting with 125 μm particles of Al2O3 [POA]; sandblasting with 30μm particles of SiO2 [PCJ]); for crowns cemented with glass ionomer cement (CIV) and zinc phosphate (CFZ), the inner surface were cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. The fatigue resistance was evaluated by the number of mechanical cycles required for fracture of the specimens through stepwise loadsmethodology. Samples were cycled for 5,000 cycles at 200 N, then, stepsof 10,000 cycles were used with loads of 800, 1,000, 1,200, and...

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O objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar a influência de diferentestratamentos da superfície interna de coroas e de diferentes agentescimentantes na sobrevivência de coroas de zircônia parcialmente estabilizada por óxido de ítrio (Y-TZP) recobertas por porcelana. Inicialmente foi realizado um estudo de elementos finitos onde foramcomparados os valores e a distribuição das Tensões Máxima Principal (TMP) de espécimes flat e anatômicos, com variações na anatomia dos componentes cerâmicos (coroas de Y-TZP e porcelana, com e sem ponto de contato, com e sem desenho modificado da Y-TZP parasuporte da porcelana). As geometrias produzidas em software CAD(Computer-aided design) foram importadas para software de análisede elementos finitos. Foi realizado carregamento pontual e vertical de200 N sobre o nó central dos modelos. O padrão da distribuição da TMP foi bastante similar entre os modelos estudados, com concentração importante de tensões na zona de singularidade.Considerando a dificuldade de padronização na confecção deespécimes anatômicos durante ensaios laboratoriais, a escolha do modelo simplificado (flat) pode ser justificada. Em uma segunda etapa foram usinados 90 preparos flat em resina epóxica que receberam coroas com infraestrutura em Y-TZP confeccionadas pelo sistemaCAD/CAM e recobertas com porcelana pela técnica estratificada. Seis condições foram testadas (n=15): para coroas cimentadas com cimento resinoso Panavia F, quatro diferentes tratamentos foram avaliados (limpeza com álcool isopropílico [PC], aplicação de glaze[POG], jateamento com Al2O3 125 μm [POA]; jateamento com partículas de óxido de alumínio revestidas por sílica de 30 μm [PCJ]); para as coroas cimentadas com cimento de ionômero de vidro (CIV) e de fosfato de zinco (CFZ), as superfícies foram limpas com álcool isopropílico. A resistência à fadiga foi avaliada pelo número de ciclos mecânicos necessários para a fratura dos espécimes, através da metodologia de stepwise loads....

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of different treatments of the inner surface of crowns and different luting agents on the survival of crowns made of zirconia partially stabilized by yttrium oxide (YTZP) and porcelain. A first study was performed using finite element analysis, where we compared the values and the distribution of Maximum Principal Stresses (MPS) of flat and anatomical specimens, with variations in the anatomy of ceramic components (crowns composed of Y-TZP and porcelain, with and without contact point, with and without a modifieddesign of Y-TZP supporting the porcelain). The geometries produced inCAD software (Computer-Aided-Design) were imported for a finite elementanalysis software. A punctual and vertical load of 200 N was carried out onthe central node of the models. The MPS distribution was quite similar among the studied models with important stress concentration in the singularity zone. Considering the lack of standardization in the preparation of anatomical specimens for laboratory tests, the choice of the simplified model (flat) could be justified. In a second step, 90 flat preparations were machined in epoxy resin and received crowns with Y-TZP infrastructure made by CAD/CAM system and veneered with porcelain by the stratified technique. Six conditions were tested (n=15): for crowns cemented with Panavia F, four different treatments were evaluated (cleaning with isopropyl alcohol [PC], overglaze application [POG], sandblasting with 125 μm particles of Al2O3 [POA]; sandblasting with 30μm particles of SiO2 [PCJ]); for crowns cemented with glass ionomer cement (CIV) and zinc phosphate (CFZ), the inner surface were cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. The fatigue resistance was evaluated by the number of mechanical cycles required for fracture of the specimens through stepwise loadsmethodology. Samples were cycled for 5,000 cycles at 200 N, then, stepsof 10,000 cycles were used with loads of 800, 1,000, 1,200, and ...

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OBJECTIVE: This study sought to assess if discoloration of tooth structures occurs after photodynamic therapy (PDT) and to determine the efficacy of a protocol to remove the photosensitizers. BACKGROUND DATA: PDT has been used in root canal treatment to enhance cleaning and disinfection of the root canal system. PDT uses a low power laser in association with a dye as a photosensitizer. Photosensitizers can induce staining of the dental structures, resulting in an unaesthetic appearance. METHODS: Forty teeth were randomly divided into four groups according to the photosensitizer used and pre-irradiation time: 0.01% methylene blue for 5 min (MB5); 0.01% methylene blue for 10 min (MB10); 0.01% toluidine blue for 5 min (TB5); and 0.01% toluidine blue for 10 min (TB10). Specimens were irradiated with a 660 nm diode laser with a 300 µm diameter optical fiber, at 40 mW power setting for 3 min. Immediately after, the photosensitizers were removed with Endo-PTC cream+2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). The shade was measured by a Vita Easyshade spectrophotometer based on the CIELAB color system (L*a*b* values) at three different experimental times: before PDT (T0), immediately after PDT (T1), and after removal of the photosensitizer (T2). RESULTS: The results showed a decrease in the averages of the L*a*b* coordinate values after PDT (T1) in all the groups, when compared with the number at T0, with a significant statistical difference in group MB10. After photosensitizer removal (T2), all the values of the coordinates increased with significant statistical differences (p<0.05) between T1 and T2 in L* and a*. CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded that both methylene blue and toluidine blue dyes cause tooth discoloration, and that Endo-PTC cream associated with 2.5% NaOCl effectively remove these dyes, regardless of the pre-irradiation time used for PDT.

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The CAD/CAM technology associated with rapid prototyping (RP) is already widely used in the fabrication of all-ceramic fixed prostheses and in the biomedical area; however, the use of this technology for the manufacture of metal frames for removable dentures is new. This work reports the results of a literature review conducted on the use of CAD/CAM and RP in the manufacture of removable partial dentures.

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Anterior tooth fracture after endodontic treatment is a real and multifactorial possibility because of root weakening due to tooth structure remnant loss and existing oblique occlusal forces. The fracture influenceson esthetics and causes masticatory dysfunction. Preventively, one of the treatments widely accepted is the use of intracanal posts made of metal, carbon fiber, fiberglass and ceramics. The metal and carbon fiber posts are very efficient but do not favor esthetics, while the fiberglass and ceramics posts are both durable and aesthetics. The reinforcement with these biomaterials is advantageous and leads to a favorable prognosis. This study showed a case in which intracanal reinforcement could have prevented the fracture of a devitalized maxillary anterior tooth and provided a brief discussion about the available options for this type of rehabilitation. The use of glass fiber reinforcement posts fordevitalized tooth structure is indicated to prevent dental fractures. Ceramic posts have been indicated in cases with insufficient coronal remaining to support thecore material.

A fratura de dentes anteriores após tratamento endodôntico é uma possibilidade real e multifatorial. Isso se deve ao enfraquecimento da raiz devido à perda do remanescente dental somado às forças oclusais oblíquas existentes. Esta fratura influencia a estética do paciente além de causar disfunção mastigatória. Na prevenção, um dos tratamentos utilizados e muito bem aceitos, é o uso de pinos intra-radiculares. Estes podem ser confeccionados em metais, fibra de carbono, fibra de vidro e em cerâmica. Os pinos de metal e de fibra de carbono são muito eficientes, porém não favorecem a estética, enquanto que os pinos de fibra de vidro e os de cerâmica são resistentes e favorecerem a estética. O reforço com esses biomateriais é vantajosos e leva a um prognóstico favorável. O presente estudo apresenta um caso clínico onde o reforço intracanal poderia ter prevenido a fratura de um dente ântero-superior desvitalizado e realiza uma breve discussão acerca das opções disponíveis para este tipo de reabilitação. O uso de pinos de fibra de vidro como reforço da estrutura de dentes desvitalizados é indicado na prevenção de fraturas dentárias, porém núcleos cerâmicos fundidos são indicados para remanescentes coronários insuficientes para suportar o material de preenchimento.

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