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PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness of abutment screws coated with liquid Vaseline on the screw-joint stability of yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia (Y-TZP) abutment systems. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty Y-TZP prefabricated abutments, 20 Neodent and 20 Bionnovation, were tightened to 20 Ncm on their respective external hexagon implants, and divided into four groups (n = 10) according to the screws: coated with Vaseline or uncoated. The removal torque (RT) value of the abutment screw was measured before and after loading. A cyclic loading (0.5 × 106 cycles; 15 Hz) between 11 and 211 N was applied. Means were compared using a repeated-measures ANOVA (α = 0.05). RESULTS: There was no significant difference between coated and uncoated screws (p = 0.822). Significant differences were found between the abutment systems (p < 0.001). There was a significant effect of cyclic loading (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Coated and uncoated screws presented similar effectiveness in maintaining preload. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The liquid lubricant used in this study does not influence the stability of Y-TZP single-implant restorations.

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PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness of three types of abutments in the maintenance of screw joint preload before and after cyclic loading as well as to observe possible microdamage in the structure of the components using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-five external-hex implants were embedded in epoxy resin, received their respective abutments, and were randomly divided into three experimental groups (n = 15): (1) machined titanium (Ti) abutments; (2) pre-machined gold (Au) abutments; and (3) machined zirconia (ZrO(2)) abutments. The abutment screws were tightened according to the manufacturer's recommended torque. Initially, a static bending test was performed using five specimens of each group to determine the load applied in the cyclic loading test. Thus, 10 specimens of each group were used to measure the reverse torque value (preload) of the abutment screw before and after loading. A cyclic loading (0.5 × 10(6) cycles; 15 Hz) between 11 and 211 N was applied at an angle of 30 degrees to the long axis of the implants. The group means were compared using analysis of variance and the Tukey test (α = .05). RESULTS: The reverse torque analysis before cyclic loading showed no significant difference among the groups (P > .05). After cyclic loading, all preload means decreased significantly. The lowest decrease in preload was observed in the Ti group, whereas the highest decrease was observed in the ZrO(2) group, with a significant difference noted between them (P = .010). The Au group presented an intermediate decrease, with no significant difference compared to the other groups (P > .05). SEM images showed structural changes in the mating surfaces of the abutments after cyclic loading. CONCLUSION: The load application reduced the preload means significantly in all groups, and more significantly in the ZrO(2) group.

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PURPOSE: Different surface treatments have been developed in attempts to prevent the loosening of abutment screws. The aim of the current study was to compare the effectiveness of titanium alloy screws with tungsten-doped diamond-like carbon (W-DLC) coating and uncoated screws in providing stability to zirconia (ZrO2) ceramic abutments after cyclic loading. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty prefabricated ZrO2 ceramic abutments on their respective external-hex implants were divided into two groups of equal size according to the type of screw used: uncoated titanium alloy screw (Ti) or titanium alloy screw with W-DLC coating (W-DLC/Ti). The removal torque value (preload) of the abutment screw was measured before and after loading. Cyclic loading between 11 and 211 N was applied at an angle of 30 degrees to the long axis of the implants at a frequency of 15 Hz. A target of 0.5 X 106 cycles was defined. Group means were calculated and compared using analysis of variance and the F test (α = .05). RESULTS: Before cyclic loading, the preload for Ti screws was significantly higher than that for W-DLC/Ti screws (P = .021). After cyclic loading, there was no significant difference between them (P = .499). CONCLUSIONS: Under the studied conditions, it can be concluded that, after cyclic loading, both abutment screws presented a significant reduction in the mean retained preload and similar effectiveness in maintaining preload.

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Com o objetivo de prevenir o afrouxamento, parafusos do pilar com lubrificantes sólidos de superfície foram desenvolvidos e introduzidos no mercado. Assim, foi proposto avaliar a efetividade de parafusos de liga de titânio com e sem tratamento de superfície sobre a estabilidade de pilares em zircônia (ZrO2) após carga cíclica, bem como observar alterações estruturais por meio de microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). Para isso, 20 pilares UCLA em ZrO2 foram fixados sobre implantes do tipo hexágono externo com torque de 20 Ncm e divididos em 2 grupos (n=10), conforme o parafuso do pilar: (A) pilar-implante e parafuso de liga de titânio (Ti); (B) pilar-implante e parafuso de liga de titânio com cobertura Diamond Like Carbon (DLC/Ti). O valor do torque reverso (pré-carga) foi mensurado antes e após o carregamento. O teste foi realizado de acordo com a norma ISO 14801. Cargas cíclicas (0,5 x 106; 15 Hz) entre 11 - 211 N foram aplicadas com 30º de inclinação em relação ao longo eixo dos implantes. As médias dos grupos foram calculadas e comparadas utilizando análise de variância de dois fatores e testes F (α=0,05). Os resultados mostraram que antes do carregamento a média do grupo Ti foi significativamente maior que a do grupo DLC/Ti (p=0,021). Após o carregamento ambas as médias 14 diminuíram significativamente, sem diferença significante entre elas (p=0,499). As imagens obtidas na MEV revelaram micro-fraturas na base de assentamento do pilar. Nas condições estudadas, concluiu-se que: (1) os parafusos estudados apresentaram efetividade similar com relação à manutenção da pré-carga; (2) a redução significativa no torque reverso e os danos observados na MEV indicam que o acompanhamento dos pacientes é necessário para assegurar a longevidade das restaurações de ZrO2 implanto-suportadas.

In an attempt to prevent screw-loosening problem, abutment screws with surface treatment were developed. Thus, the aim of the current study was to evaluate comparatively the effectiveness of titanium alloy coated screws and noncoated screws on the stability of ZrO2-ceramic abutments after cyclic loading, as soon as observe possible microdamaging in the structure of the components using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). For this, 20 prefabricated ZrO2-ceramic UCLA abutments were tightened to 20 Ncm on their respective external hex implants and divided equally into 2 groups (n=10), according to the type of screws used: (A) implant-abutment and noncoated titanium alloy screw (Ti); (B) implant–abutment and titanium alloy screw with Diamond Like Carbon surface coating (DLC/Ti). The reverse torque value (preload) of the abutment screw was measured before and after loading. The tests were performed according to ISO norm 14801. A cyclic loading (0,5 x 106; 15 Hz) between 11 - 211 N was applied at an angle of 30 degrees to the long axis of the implants. Group means were calculated and compared using ANOVA and F tests (α=0,05). The results showed that before cyclic loading, the mean of Ti group was significantly higher than the DLC/Ti group (p=0,021). After cyclic loading, both means decreased significantly, with no significant differences 16 between them (p=0,499). Under the studied conditions, it can be concluded that: (1) the two abutment screw types presented similar effectiveness in maintaining preload; (2) the significant decrease in reverse torque values and the microdamaging detected at SEM analysis indicate that patient follow-up is needed to ensure the integrity of the ZrO2-ceramic single-implant restorations.

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A revisão de literatura apresentada neste artigo mostra opiniões relacionadas a restauração de dentes tratados endodonticamente. Os conceitos básicos para confecção de núcleo com retenção intra-radicular na reconstrução da parte coronária de dentes totalmente destruídos já foram largamente estudados, sendo utilizados importantes parâmetros. Sendo assim, o objetivo desse artigo é fazer uma revisão de literatura sobre a biomecânica dos pinos metálicos fundidos.

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