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The efficacy of novel polycarbonate ultrafiltration, aluminum oxide nanoparticle (Al2O3-NPs) volume fraction, temperature, and water/ethylene glycol (EG) ratio were evaluated to determine the thermophysical properties of the membrane. 5%-10% of Al2O3-NPs have been added to the PC. A machine learning approach was used to compare the volume fraction of Al2O3-NPs, the temperature, and the water-to-ethylene glycol (EG) ratio. To determine the impact of Al2O3-NPs loading on the Response Surface Method (RSM), DOE, ANOVA, ANN, MLP, and NSGA-II, the number of aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3-NPs), temperature, and water/ethylene glycol (EG) on membranes in PC ultrafiltration are evaluated. Based on the Relative Thermal Conductivity Model (RSM), the regression coefficient of Al2O3 in water and EG was 0.9244 and 0.9170 with adjusted regression coefficients. A higher concentration of EG enhances the thermal conductivity of the membrane when the effective parameters are considered. The effect of temperature on the relative viscosity of the membrane led to the conclusion that Al2O3 water/EG can cool at high temperatures while providing no viscosity change. When Al2O3 is dissolved in water and EG, more EG is necessary to optimize the mode of reactivity. Using the MLP model, the calculated R-value is 0.9468, the MSE is 0.001752989 (mean square error), and the MAE is 0.01768558 (mean absolute error). RSM predicted the average thermal conductivity behavior of nanofluid better. The ANN model, however, has proven to be more effective than the RSM in simulating the relative viscosity of nanofluids. The NSGA-II optimized results showed that the minimum relative viscosity and maximum coefficient of thermal conductivity occurred at the lowest water ratio and maximum temperature.

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RESUMEN El tratamiento de la dentina como paso previo al procedimiento de adhesión tiene como propósito mejorar las condiciones del sustrato mejorando la fuerza de unión entre la superficie dentaria y el material de restauración, promoviendo mayor longevidad y estabilidad de la restauración. El objetivo del estudio fue realizar una revisión de la literatura que describe las propiedades de diferentes agentes acondicionantes de la dentina. Se realizó una revisión de la literatura incluyendo trabajos publicados entre el 2014 a 2020, de bases de datos médicas como PubMeb, SciELO y ScienceDirect; en idioma inglés, español y portugués. Se seleccionaron un total de 20 artículos que cumplían los criterios de inclusión. Se ha identificado en la literatura el uso de diversos agentes pre tratamiento de la dentina, principalmente agentes químicos como el hipoclorito de sodio, clorhexidina, el ácido etilenodiaminatetraacético (EDTA), las nanopartículas metálicas y las técnicas mecánicas como la abrasión por aire con óxido de aluminio y bicarbonato de sodio.

ABSTRACT Dentin treatment as a prior step to the adhesion procedure is intended to improve the substrate condition by improving the bonding strength between the tooth surfaces and the restorative material, promoting greater longevity and stability of the restoration. The objective of the study was to carry out a review of the literature that describes the properties of different conditioning agents of dentin. A review of the literature was carried out, including works published between 2014 and 2020, from medical databases such as PubMeb, SciELO and ScienceDirect; in English, Spanish and Portuguese. A total of 20 articles that met the inclusion criteria were selected. The use of various dentin pre-treatment agents has been identified in the literature, mainly chemical agents such as sodium hypochlorite, chlorhexidine, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), metallic nanoparticles and mechanical techniques such as air abrasion. with aluminum oxide and baking soda.

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Highly ordered nanostructure arrays have attracted wide attention due to their wide range of applicability, particularly in fabricating devices containing scalable and controllable junctions. In this work, highly ordered carbon nanotube (CNT) arrays grown directly on Si substrates were fabricated, and their electronic transport properties as a function of wall thickness were explored. The CNTs were synthesized by chemical vapor deposition inside porous alumina membranes, previously fabricated on n-type Si substrates. The morphology of the CNTs, controlled by the synthesis parameters, was characterized by electron microscopies and Raman spectroscopy, revealing that CNTs exhibit low crystallinity (LC). A study of conductance as a function of temperature indicated that the dominant electric transport mechanism is the 3D variable range hopping. The electrical transport explored by I-V curves was approached by an equivalent circuit based on a Schottky diode and resistances related to the morphology of the nanotubes. These junction arrays can be applied in several fields, particularly in this work we explored their performance in gas sensing mode and found a fast and reliable resistive response at room temperature in devices containing LC-CNTs with wall thickness between 0.4 nm and 1.1 nm.

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The chemical, structural, morphological, and optical properties of Al-doped TiO2 thin films, called TiO2/Al2O3 nanolaminates, grown by plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD) on p-type Si <100> and commercial SLG glass were discussed. High-quality PEALD TiO2/Al2O3 nanolaminates were produced in the amorphous and crystalline phases. All crystalline nanolaminates have an overabundance of oxygen, while amorphous ones lack oxygen. The superabundance of oxygen on the crystalline film surface was illustrated by a schematic representation that described this phenomenon observed for PEALD TiO2/Al2O3 nanolaminates. The transition from crystalline to amorphous phase increased the surface hardness and the optical gap and decreased the refractive index. Therefore, the doping effect of TiO2 by the insertion of Al2O3 monolayers showed that it is possible to adjust different parameters of the thin-film material and to control, for example, the mobility of the hole-electron pair in the metal-insulator-devices semiconductors, corrosion protection, and optical properties, which are crucial for application in a wide range of technological areas, such as those used to manufacture fluorescence biosensors, photodetectors, and solar cells, among other devices.

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Space launchers often use aluminized-solid fuel ("propergol") as propellant and its combustion releases tons of Al2O3 and HCl that sink in terrestrial and aquatic environments, polluting and decreasing water pH. We studied the impact of these events on the biochemical/physiological performance of the freshwater shrimp Macrobrachium jelskii, with wild specimens collected from a non-impacted site in French Guiana. In the laboratory, shrimps were exposed for one week to: i) undisturbed conditions; ii) Al2O3 exposure (0.5 mg L-1) at normal pH (6.6); iii) decreased pH (4.5) (mimicking HCl release in the environment) with no Al2O3; or iv) Al2O3 0.5 mg L-1 and pH 4.5, representing the average conditions found in the water bodies around the Ariane 5 launch pad. Results showed that shrimps bioaccumulated aluminium (Al) regardless of water pH. The combined effect of Al2O3 and low pH caused the most impact: acetylcholinesterase and carboxylesterase activities decreased, indicating neurotoxicity and reduced detoxification capacity, respectively. Animal respiration was enhanced with Al2O3 and pH variations alone, but the synergic interaction of both stressors caused respiration to decrease, suggesting metabolic depression. Oxidative damage followed a similar pattern to respiration rates across conditions, suggesting free radical-mediation in Al toxicity. Antioxidant activities varied among enzymes, with glutathione reductase being the most impacted by Al2O3 exposure. This study shows the importance of addressing space ports' impact on the environment, setting the bases for selecting the most appropriate biomarkers for future monitoring programs using a widespread and sensitive crustacean in the context of an increasing space-oriented activity across the world.

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Nickel nanopillar arrays were electrodeposited onto silicon substrates using porous alumina membranes as a template. The characterization of the samples was done by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and alternating force gradient magnetometry. Ni nanostructures were directly grown on Si by galvanostatic and potentiostatic electrodeposition techniques in three remarkable charge transfer configurations. Differences in the growth mechanisms of the nanopillars were observed, depending on the deposition method. A high correlation between the height of the nanopillars and the charge synthesis was observed irrespective of the electrochemical technique. The magnetization measurements demonstrated a main dependence with the height of the nanopillars. The synthesis of Ni nanosystems with a controllable aspect ratio provides an effective way to produce well-ordered networks for wide scientific applications.

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The objective of this study was to examine the cytotoxic effects of binary mixtures of Al2O3 and ZnO NPs using mouse fibroblast cells (L929) and human bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B) as biological test systems. The synergistic, additive, or antagonistic behavior of the binary mixture was also investigated. In toxicity experiments, cellular morphology, mitochondrial function (MTT assay), apoptosis, nuclear size and shape, clonogenic assays, and damage based upon oxidative stress parameters were assessed under control and NPs exposure conditions. Although Abbott modeling results provided no clear evidence of the binary mixture of Al2O3 and ZnO NPs exhibiting synergistic toxicity, some specific assays such as apoptosis, nuclear size and shape, clonogenic assay, activities of antioxidant enzymatic enzymes catalase, superoxide dismutase, and levels of glutathione resulted in enhanced toxicity for the mixtures with 1 and 1.75 toxic units (TU) toward both cell types. Data demonstrated that co-presence of Al2O3 and ZnO NPs in the same environment might lead to more realistic environmental conditions. Our findings indicate cytotoxicity of binary mixtures of Al2O3 and ZnO NPs produced greater effects compared to toxicity of either individual compound.

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Aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPs) can be found in different crystalline phases, and with the emergence of nanotechnology there has been a rapid increase in the demand for Al2O3 NPs in different engineering areas and for consumer products. However, a careful evaluation of the potential environmental and human health risks is required to assess the implications of the release of Al2O3 NPs into the environment. Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate the toxicity of two crystalline phases of Al2O3 NPs, alpha (α-Al2O3 NPs) and eta (η-Al2O3 NPs), toward Daphnia magna and evaluate the risk to the aquatic ecology of Al2O3 NPs with different crystalline phases, based on a probabilistic approach. Different techniques were used for the characterization of the Al2O3 NPs. The toxicity toward Daphnia magna was assessed based on multiple toxicological endpoints, and the probabilistic species sensitivity distribution (PSSD) was used to estimate the risk of Al2O3 NPs to the aquatic ecology. The results obtained verify the toxic potential of the NPs toward D. magna even in sublethal concentrations, with a more pronounced effect being observed for η-Al2O3 NPs. The toxicity is associated with an increase in the reactive oxygen species (ROS) content and deregulation of antioxidant enzymatic/non-enzymatic enzymes (CAT, SOD and GSH). In addition, changes in MDA levels were observed, indicating that D. magna was under oxidative stress. The most prominent chronic toxic effects were observed in the organisms exposed to η-Al2O3 NPs, since the lowest LOEC was 3.12 mg/L for all parameters, while for α-Al2O3 NPs the lowest LOEC was 6.25 mg/L for longevity, growth and reproduction. However, the risk assessment results indicate that, based on a probabilistic approach, Al2O3 NPs (alpha, gamma, delta, eta and theta) only a very limited risk to organisms in surface waters.

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The role of the crystalline structure on the toxicity of two phases of Al2O3 NPs, alpha (α-Al2O3 NPs) and eta (η-Al2O3 NPs), was investigated in this study. Different techniques were employed for the characterization of the Al2O3 NPs and multiple toxicological endpoints were used to assess the toxicity toward mouse neuroblastoma (N2A) and human bronchial epithelial (BEAS-2B) cells. Based on the results of the multiple toxicological endpoints, revealed differences in the toxic potential results for α-Al2O3 NPs and η-Al2O3 NPs, with the latter showing a more pronounced effect. These effects could be due to the high uptake of the η-Al2O3 NPs in the cytoplasmic vesicles, as evidenced by TEM and ICP-MS. Hence, the results demonstrate the potential toxicity of both α-Al2O3 NPs and η-Al2O3 NPs, although the N2A and BEAS-2B cells showed greater susceptibility toward η-Al2O3 NPs. Thus, our study demonstrates the important role of the crystalline structure in relation to the nanotoxicity of Al2O3 NPs.

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The present study reports a two-level multivariate analysis to optimize the production of anodized aluminum oxide (Al2O3) dielectric films for zinc oxide thin-film transistors (TFTs). Fourteen performance parameters were measured and analysis of variance (ANOVA) of the combined responses has been applied to identify how the Al2O3 dielectric fabrication process influences the electrical properties of the TFTs. Using this approach, the levels for the manufacturing factors to achieve optimal overall device performance have been identified and ranked. The cross-checked analysis of the TFT performance parameters demonstrated that the appropriate control of the anodization process can have a higher impact on TFT performance than the use of traditional methods of surface treatment of the dielectric layer. Flexible electronics applications are expected to grow substantially over the next 10 years. Given the complexity and challenges of new flexible electronics components, this "multivariate" approach could be adopted more widely by the industry to improve the reliability and performance of such devices.

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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3) coatings have been investigated in a wide range of bio-applications due to their biodegradation and biocompatibility properties, that are key parameters for their use in the food packaging and biomedical devices fields. The present study evaluates and compares the electrochemical behavior of the non-coated, commercial resin-coated, TiO2-coated and Al2O3-coated aluminum in commercial beer electrolyte. For this, TiO2 and Al2O3 thin films were deposited on aluminum (Al) substrates using atomic layer deposition (ALD). The evaluation of the corrosion barrier layer properties was performed by linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) during 10 min and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). In addition, profilometry, grazing incidence X-ray diffractometry (GIXRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analyses were performed to investigate the physical and chemical properties of the pristine and / or corroded samples. TiO2 and Al2O3 films presented an amorphous structure, a morphology that follows Al substrate surface, and a thickness of around 100 nm. Analysis of LSV data showed that ALD coatings promoted a considerable increase in corrosion barrier efficiency being 86.3% for TiO2-coated Al and 80% for Al2O3-coated Al in comparison with 7.1% of commercial resin-coated Al. This is mainly due to the lower electrochemical porosity, 11.4% for TiO2-coated Al and 20.4% for Al2O3-coated Al in comparison with 96% of the resin-coated Al, i.e. an increase of up to twofold in the protection of Al when coated with TiO2 compared to Al2O3. The EIS results allow us to complement the discussions about the reduced corrosion barrier efficiency of the Al2O3 film for beer electrolyte once SEM and FT-IR analyzes did not show drastic changes in both investigated ALD films after the corrosion assays. The above results indicate that ALD TiO2 and Al2O3 films may be a viable alternative to replace the synthetic resin coatings frequently used in aluminum cans of use in the food industry.

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Objective: to evaluate the effect of aluminum oxide sandblasting (AOS), argon plasma application (APL) and their combination (AOS+APL) on the shear bond strength (SBS) of dual-cure resin cement (Panavia F 2.0, Kuraray Noritake) to two zirconia-based ceramics (Lava, 3M ESPE and Katana, Kuraray Noritake). Material and Methods: One hundred twenty zirconia plates (13 mm in length X 5 mm in width X 1 mm in thickness) were prepared and treated according to the following treatments: 1- AOS, 2- APL,3- AOS+APL and 4- no treatment (control). After treatments, resin cement cylinders (1.4 mm in diameter x 1 mm in height) bonded to zirconia surface were obtained by filling up the silicon matrix. The shear bond test was performed following storage of the samples for 24 hours and one year. Bond strength values were recorded in MPa and the data were analyzed by three-way ANOVA and Tukey post-hoc test (preset alpha of 0.05). Results: In general, AOS and AOS +APL showed the higher SBS. After one-year storage, SBS of the resin cement to the Katana zirconia did not reduce, regardless of the zirconia surface treatment. Conclusion: AOS alone was able to increase the SBS of the resin cement to both zirconia ceramics compared to control and SBS remained stable after one year depending on type of zirconia ceramic. (AU)

Objetivo: avaliar o efeito do jateamento de óxido de alumínio (AOS), aplicação de plasma de argônio (APL) e sua combinação (AOS + APL) na resistência ao cisalhamento (SBS) do cimento resinoso dual (Panavia F 2.0, Kuraray Noritake) a duas cerâmicas à base de zircônia (Lava, 3M ESPE e Katana, Kuraray Noritake). Material e Métodos: Cento e vinte placas de zircônia (13 mm de comprimento X 5 mm de largura X 1 mm de espessura) foram preparadas e tratadas de acordo com os seguintes tratamentos: 1- AOS, 2- APL, 3- AOS + APL e 4 - sem tratamento (controle). Após realizados os tratamentos, com a utilização de uma matriz de silicone (1,4 mm de diâmetro x 1 mm de altura) foram confeccionados cílindros de cimento resinoso na superfície da zircônia. O teste de cisalhamento foi realizado após o armazenamento das amostras por 24 horas e um ano. Os valores de resistência de união foram registrados em MPa e os dados foram analisados por ANOVA de três fatores e teste post-hoc de Tukey (alfa de 0,05). Resultados: Em geral, AOS e AOS + APL apresentaram a maior SBS. Após um ano de armazenamento, o SBS do cimento resinoso para a zircônia Katana não reduziu, independentemente do tratamento da superfície da zircônia. Conclusão: AOS isoladamente foi capaz de aumentar a SBS do cimento resinoso para ambas as zircônias em comparação com o controle e a SBS permaneceu estável após um ano, dependendo do tipo de zircônia. (AU)

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Abstract Objective This study aims to evaluate the effect of sonochemical treatment on the surface of yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia (Y-TZP) before and after the final sintering. Material and Methods Twenty-eight Y-TZP discs were divided into four groups (n=7), according to surface treatment: PRE: pre-sintering sonication with 30% nominal power for 15 min; POS: post-sintering sonication with 30% nominal power for 15 min; JAT: air abrasion with 50-μm alumina particles; and CON: control group with no treatment. The POS and JAT groups were sintered before sonication and the PRE group after sonication. Surface roughness was analyzed using confocal microscopy, after which resin cement cylinders were placed on the surface of the Y-TZP discs and subjected to mechanical microshear bond strength test until fracture. Surface roughness and microshear bond strength values underwent ANOVA and the Tukey tests. Results The surface roughness values for the PRE group (299.91 nm) and the POS group (291.23 nm) were not significantly different (p≥0.05), statistically, and the surface roughness value of the JAT group (925.21 nm) was higher than those of PRE and POS (p=0.007) groups. The mechanical microshear bond strength test showed that there was no statistically significant difference between the groups (p=0.08). Conclusions Therefore, the results showed that sonochemical treatment modifies the Y-TZP surface and is similar to the well-established sandblasting surface treatment regarding the strength of the bond with the resin cement.

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Abstract This study evaluates the shear bond strength (SBS) of various resin cements to different ceramics. Composite resin cylinders of Z100 were fabricated and cemented to disks of feldspathic ceramic (Creation), leucite-reinforced feldspathic ceramic (Empress I), and densely sintered aluminum oxide ceramic (Procera AllCeram) using five resin cements: Panavia F (PAN), RelyX ARC (ARC), RelyX Unicem (RXU), RelyX Veneer, and Variolink II. SBS was measured after three days of water storage (baseline) and after artificial aging (180 days of water storage along with 12,000 thermal cycles). Failure mode of fractured specimens also was evaluated. Data were analyzed with Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests (α=0.05). RXU showed 1) the lowest baseline median SBS to feldspathic ceramic, which was not statistically different from PAN; 2) the lowest median baseline SBS to leucite-reinforced feldspathic and densely sintered aluminum-oxide ceramics. All cements performed similarly after aging, except for ARC (median 0.0 MPa) and PAN (median 16.2 MPa) in the densely sintered aluminum-oxide ceramic group. Resin cements perform differently when bonded to different ceramic substrates. While all test resin cements worked similarly in the long-term to feldspathic and leucite-reinforced feldspathic ceramics, only the MDP-containing resin cement provided durable bonds to densely sintered aluminum-oxide ceramic.

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The aim of this study was to develop and characterise a new plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) film for improving shear bond strength (SBS) between yttria-stabilised tetragonal zirconia (Y-TZP) and veneering ceramic. In total, 192 Y-TZP samples (13 × 5.4 × 5 mm) were divided into 6 groups: control - no treatment (C), airborne-particle abrasion with 27 µm aluminum oxide particles (Al27), 110 µm aluminum oxide particles (Al110), and 250 µm aluminum oxide particles (Al250), application of liner for zirconia (L) and the PECVD film application (P). The Y-TZP surface was characterised by means of Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM), Energy-dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), surface profilometry and surface-free energy (SFE). SBS between Y-TZP and veneering ceramic was tested before and after thermocycling (20,000 cycles of 5 and 55 °C), and failure mode was also evaluated. Data were analysed by ANOVA and Tukey's HSD test (α = 0.05). Data analysis showed that PECVD film had no effect on surface roughness of Y-TZP (p > 0.05 vs control), whilst the other groups presented higher roughness values (p < 0.05). All treatments increased SFE, except the Al27 group. The highest SBS was presented by the P group (p < 0.05), and values were similar to those of the Al27 group (p = 0.107). Mixed failures were prevalent in all groups, and premature failures were found only in Al groups after thermocycling. Whilst PECVD treatment did not affect Y-TZP surface roughness, high SBS between Y-TZP and the veneering layer was observed. Therefore, PECVD treatment is a promising alternative to improve the performance of bi-layer zirconia-based restorations.

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As restaurações monolíticas de Y-TZP (Zircônia Tetragonal Policristalina estabilizada por Itria) se apresentam como uma alternativa interessante devido a suas elevadas propriedades mecânicas, porém existe a preocupação quanto a Degradação em Baixa Temperatura (DBT). Os compósitos ZTA (Alumina reforçada por Zircônia) tem o potencial de atender a esta demanda, apesar do desafio estético uma vez que a passagem de luz pode ser limitada pela combinação de duas fases cristalinas. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo inovar na criação de um compósito ZTA sintetizado com Y-TZP translúcida, na procura de um material com alta resistência mecânica em relação à alumina, resistente à DBT quando comparada à YTZP e com propriedades ópticas melhoradas em relação ao ZTA sintetizado com Y-TZP convencional. Sessenta corpos de prova (discos de 12 mm de diâmetro por 1 mm de espessura) foram confeccionados e divididos em quatro grupos: zircônia convencional (3YSB-E), zircônia translucida (Zpex), compósito ZTA (Al2O3-70%v ZrO2-30%) sintetizado com 3YSB-E (ZTA-3YSB-E) e outro com zircônia translucida Zpex (ZTA-Zpex). Os corpos de prova foram obtidos mediante prensagem uniaxial e isostática dos pós cerâmicos. Após sinterização, o polimento das duas faces foi realizado com discos e suspensões diamantadas de até 1 m. A caracterização óptica foi realizada mediante testes de refletância sobre fundo branco e preto para determinar a razão de contraste (RC) e o parâmetro de translucidez (PT) mediante a diferença de cor (E). Difração de Raios-X (DRX) e Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV) foram realizadas para estudo da microestrutura do material. Análise de variância ANOVA e teste de Tukey com nível global de significância de 5% foram utilizados na análises dos dados de propriedades ópticas. A RC mostrou opacidade significativamente menor para o grupo Zpex (0.77; p=0.0001), o grupo 3YSB-E mostrou valores intermediários (0.84; p=0.0001), sendo que os dois compósitos ZTA apresentaram valores maiores de opacidade (ZTA-3YSB-E = 0.99 e ZTA-Zpex = 1) sem diferença significante entre eles (p=0.7433). Para o PT os compósitos ZTA mostraram um E baixo (ZTA-Zpex = 0.22 e ZTA-3YSB-E = 0.43), sem diferença significante entre os grupos (p=0.5). O grupo 3YSB-E apresentou valores intermediários e significativamente diferentes em relação aos outros grupos (E = 7.11 p<0.0001). Já o grupo Zpex apresentou a menor capacidade de mascaramento com E =10.19 (p<0.0001). A DRX mostrou similaridade das fases cristalinas dos grupos 3YSB-E e ZPEX evidenciando que as mesmas foram preservadas na mistura nos compósitos, sem mostrar alterações da estrutura cristalina. A analise no MEV em até 1.500x de aumento evidenciou pouca alteração morfológica entre as zircônias e entre os ZTAs. As propriedades ópticas do ZTA Zpex não foram estatisticamente diferentes do compósito sintetizado com 3YSB-E, sendo que as Y-TZPs apresentaram menor opacidade. As Y-TZPs mostraram estrutura cristalina regular sem a formação de aglomerados e os compósitos ZTAs apresentaram uma mistura uniforme, mantendo as características da estrutura cristalina tanto da Y-TZP quanto da Al2O3, sem formação de aglomerados nem segregação dos grãos dos compósitos. Novos estudos são necessários para avaliar a resistência a DBT e as propriedades mecânicas destes materiais experimentais.(AU)

Monolithic Yttria stabilized Tetragonal Zirconia Polycrystals (Y-TZP) prostheses are considered an interesting treatment alternative due to their high mechanical properties. Nevertheless there is concern about the Low Temperature Degradation (LTD) process. Zirconia-Toughened Alumina (ZTA) composites seem to be capable of meeting this demand, while facing the challenge of being aesthetically suitable, since the passage of light can be limited by the combination of two polycrystalline phases. The present work aimed to innovate in the synthesis of a ZTA composite with a translucent Y-TZP for dental applications, in the search for a material with high mechanical resistance when compared to alumina, resistant to LTD when compared to Y TZP, and with improved optical properties over ZTA synthesized with conventional Y-TZP. Sixty disc shaped specimens with 12 mm diameter and 1 mm thick, were prepared and divided in four groups: a conventional zirconia (3YSB-E), a translucent zirconia (Zpex), a ZTA composite (Al2O3-70%v ZrO2-30%) synthetized with 3YSB-E (ZTA- 3YSB-E), and a ZTA composite synthetized with translucent zirconia (ZTA-Zpex). The specimens were obtained by uniaxial and isostatic pressing of the ceramic powders. After sintering, polishing of both sides was performed with diamond disks and suspensions up to 1 m. The optical characterization was performed by means of reflectance on a white and a black background to determine the contrast ratio (CR) and the translucency parameter (TP) of the experimental groups. XRD and SEM analyses were performed to study the crystalline structure. Analysis of variance ANOVA and Tukey test with a global significance level of 0.05% were used to analyze the data. CR showed significantly lower opacity for Zpex group (0.77, p = 0.0001), 3YSB-E showed intermediate values of opacity (0.84, p = 0.0001), and both ZTA composites presented higher opacity (ZTA-3YSB-E = 0.99 and ZTA-Zpex = 1) with no statistically significant difference between them (p = 0.7433). The TP showed a low E for ZTA composites (ZTA-Zpex = 0.22 and ZTA-3YSB-E = 0.43), with no statistically difference between the groups (p = 0.5). The 3YSB-E group presented intermediate and significantly different values of TP relative to the other groups (E = 7.11 p <0.0001). The Zpex group presented the lowest masking ability with E = 10.19, also significantly different from the other groups (p <0.0001). The XRD showed similarity of the crystalline phases of 3YSB-E and ZPEX, structure that were preserved in the blends in ZTA composites, without showing changes in the crystalline structure of the materials. SEM analysis (up to 1.500 x) showed low morphologic alteration between Y-TZP and ZTA composites. Optical properties of ZTA-Zpex showed no statistical difference when compared with ZTA-3YSB-E, whereas Y-TZP groups showed less opacity than other groups. The experimental Y-TZPs showed a regular crystalline structure without the formation of agglomerates, and the ZTA composites presented a uniform mixture of the phases, maintaining the characteristics of the polycrystalline structure of both Y-TZPs and Al2O3, without the formation of agglomerates or segregation of the grains in the composites. Future tests evaluating the resistance to LTD and mechanical properties of these experimental materials are warranted.(AU)

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OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the influence of air-particle abrasion protocols on the surface roughness (SR) of zirconia and the shear bond strength (SBS) of dual-polymerized resin cement to this ceramic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sintered zirconia blocks (n = 115) (Lava, 3M ESPE) were embedded in acrylic resin and polished. The specimens were divided according to the 'particle type' (Al: 110 µm Al2O3; Si: 110 µm SiO2) and 'pressure' factors (2.5 or 3.5 bar) (n = 3 per group): (a) Control (no air-abrasion); (b) Al2.5; (c) Si2.5; (d) Al3.5; (e) Si3.5. SR (Ra) was measured 3-times from each specimen after 20 s of air-abrasion (distance: 10 mm) using a digital optical profilometer. Surface topography was evaluated under SEM analyses. For the SBS test, 'particle type', 'pressure' and 'thermocycling' (TC) factors were considered (n = 10; n = 10 per group): Control (no air-abrasion); Al2.5; Si2.5; Al3.5; Si3.5; ControlTC; Al2.5TC; Si2.5TC; Al3.5TC; Si3.5TC. After silane application, resin cement (Panavia F2.0) was bonded and polymerized. Specimens were thermocycled (6.000 cycles, 5-55°C) and subjected to SBS (1 mm/min). Data were analyzed using ANOVA, Tukey's and Dunnett tests (5%). RESULTS: 'Particle' (p = 0.0001) and 'pressure' (p = 0.0001) factors significantly affected the SR. All protocols significantly increased the SR (Al2.5: 0.45 ± 0.02; Si2.5: 0.39 ± 0.01; Al3.5: 0.80 ± 0.01; Si3.5: 0.64 ± 0.01 µm) compared to the control group (0.16 ± 0.01 µm). For SBS, only 'particle' factor significantly affected the results (p = 0.015). The SiO2 groups presented significantly higher SBS results than Al2O3 (Al2.5: 4.78 ± 1.86; Si2.5: 7.17 ± 2.62; Al3.5: 4.97 ± 3.74; Si3.5: 9.14 ± 4.09 MPa) and the control group (3.67 ± 3.0 MPa). All TC specimens presented spontaneous debondings. SEM analysis showed that Al2O3 created damage in zirconia in the form of grooves, different from those observed with SiO2 groups. CONCLUSIONS: Air-abrasion with 110 µm Al2O3 resulted in higher roughness, but air-abrasion protocols with SiO2 promoted better adhesion.

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A descolagem acidental do bráquete é uma severa complicação no decorrer do tratamento ortodôntico, especialmente quando o tratamento é feito com bráquetes linguais. A força de adesão entre o bráquete e o dente é um importante requisito para o sucesso da Ortodontia Lingual na prática diária do consultório. O presente estudo analisou a influência do jateamento do óxido de alumínio na superfície lingual dos dentes antes do condicionamento do esmalte na colagem indireta do aparelho lingual. A força de cisalhamento foi medida 24 horas após a colagem dos bráquetes. Os dentes foram divididos em quatro grupos: G1 - 10 pré-molares com bráquetes da marca American Orthodontics com condicionamento de ácido ortofosfórico a 37%; G2 - 10 pré-molares com bráquetes da marca American Orthodontics com aplicação do jato de óxido de alumínio e ácido ortofosfórico a 37% no esmalte; G3 - 10 pré-molares com bráquetes da marca Ormco com condicionamento de ácido ortofosfórico a 37% e G4 - 10 pré-molares com bráquetes da marca Ormco com aplicação do jato de óxido de alumínio e ácido ortofosfórico a 37% no esmalte. Avaliou-se a resistência ao cisalhamento e observou-se que não ocorreu diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos quanto aos diferentes modos de preparo de esmalte. Com relação às marcas comerciais, os bráquetes da American Orthodontics apresentaram resistência à descolagem maior do que os bráquetes da marca Ormco. Concluindo, a resistência à descolagem dos bráquetes não foi aumentada com a aplicação prévia do jato de óxido de alumínio no esmalte hígido, nas duas marcas comerciais de bráquetes.

Accidental bracket debonding is a severe complication throughout orthodontic treatment, especially when using lingual brackets. The bond strength between the bracket and the tooth is an important requirement for the success of Lingual Orthodontics. This study has analyzed the influence of aluminum oxide blasting on the lingual surface of the teeth, before conditioning of the enamel, over indirect bonding of the lingual brace. Shear strength was measured 24 hours after brackets bonding. Teeth were divided into four groups: G1 - 10 premolar teeth with American Orthodontics brackets and 37% orthophosphoric acid conditioning; G2 - 10 premolar teeth with American Orthodontics brackets and application of aluminum oxide and 37% orthophosphoric acid blasting on the enamel; G3 - 10 premolar teeth with Ormco brackets and 37% orthophosphoric acid conditioning; G4 - 10 premolar teeth with Ormco brackets, application of aluminum oxide and 37% orthophosphoric acid blasting on the enamel. When evaluating the shear resistance through mechanical assay, it was not observed statistically significant difference between the groups regarding different enamel preparation modes. Concerning the different commercial brands, the American Orthodontics brackets showed higher debonding resistance than the Ormco brackets. It was concluded that, for both brands of brackets, the resistance to bracket debonding did not increase with the previous application of aluminum oxide blasting on the ename.

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Objetive: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of sandblasting distance on ceramic and enamelbond strength. Material & Methods: Sixtythird molars were selected, enamel surfaces were ground flat with wet 600 - 2000 grit aluminum oxide abrasive papers and polished with three, one, and one-fourth micrometer-grit diamond pastes. On hundred and twentylithium disilicate-based core ceramic discs (2 mm diameter; 1 mm thickness) were also obtained and further divided into 7 groups [Group C, no sandblasting, Group SB-E(5-10) enamel sandblasting - 5 and 10 mm of distance, Group SBC(5-10) ceramic sandblasting 5 mm and 10 mm of distance, Group SB-EC(5-10) enamel and ceramic sandblasting 5 mm and 10 mm of distance]. After treatments,shear and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) tests were performed.Data were analyzed by Statistic Tests of normality, one-way ANOVA and Tukey post-test (α: 0.05). Results: Group C presented the highestbond strength values(59.2 ±12.5), while group SB-E 5 mm showed the lowest values (21.7 ± 08.8) (p < 0.005). Conclusion: The use of sandblasting treatment of enamel surface at 5mm distance decreases the bonding strength to shear.

Objetivo: o objetivo do estudo foi avaliar influência do jateamento na estrutura cerâmica e esmalte sob resistência de união, mudando a distância. Materiais e Métodos: 60 terceiros molares, foram selecionados, superfícies de esmalte foram planificadas com lixa com grão 600 - 2000 lixas e polido com pastas de diamante de um grão -micrômetro. Obtidos 120 discos cerâmica em dissilicato de lítio de (2 mm de diâmetro e 1 mm de espessura), dividido em sete grupos [Grupo C, não jateamento, Grupo SB-E (5-10) esmalte jateamento 5 e 10 mm, Grupo SB -C (5-10) de jacto de areia cerâmica 5 mm e 10 mm, Grupo SB-CE (5-10) e esmalte cerâmico areação 5 milímetros e 10 mm], depois foi realizado o microcisalhamento e a microscopia de forca atômica (AFM), estatística como Teste de Normalidade , após análise de variância one-way e teste de Tukey (α: 0,05). Resultados: A força do grupo C apresentou maiores valores de resistência de união (59,2 ± 12,5), o grupo SB-E 5 mm (21,7 ± 08,8) (p < 0,005), o grupo SB-E10 (53,6 ± 14,3). Conclusão: o uso de jateamento tratamento da superfície do esmalte de 5 mm, de 20 s diminui a força de ligação de microcisalhamento.

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Apesar das restaurações em cerâmicas Y-TZP (Yttria tetragonal zirconia polycrystal) estarem sendo cada vez mais utilizadas na prática clínica devido às suas excelentes propriedades, tratamentos de superfície ainda são necessários para a melhoria de sua adesão com cimentos resinosos. Este estudo avaliou a influência da partícula e do momento do jateamento na caracterização superficial de uma cerâmica Y-TZP e na sua resistência de união com cimento resinoso. Espécimes de zircônia foram submetidos aos seguintes tratamentos com jateamento: partículas de Al2O3 de 50 µm; partículas de Al2O3 de 120 µm; partículas de Al2O3 de 30 µm modificadas por sílica (Rocatec Soft); e partículas de Al2O3 de 110 µm modificadas por sílica (Rocatec Plus). O jateamento foi realizado em três momentos diferentes: após a sinterização da zircônia (PÓS) (grupo controle); antes da sinterização da zircônia (PRÉ); e antes/após a sinterização (PP). A caracterização da superfície da zircônia incluindo rugosidade superficial (n=10), molhamento (n=10), microscopia eletrônica de varredura (n=2) e composição elementar (n=2) foi realizada. O teste de resistência de união ao cisalhamento (RC) (n=11) foi conduzido após a termociclagem dos espécimes (10000 ciclos - 5°C e 55°C). O modo de fratura foi analisado através de um estereomicroscópio (x 20). Rugosidade, molhamento e RC foram analisados através da ANOVA dois fatores e o teste de Tukey (α=,05). Nos grupos PRÉ e PP, a rugosidade aumentou de acordo com o tamanho da partícula. Independentemente da partícula, o grupo PÓS apresentou os menores valores de rugosidade, enquanto os grupos PRÉ e PP não apresentaram diferença significativa entre eles. De uma maneira geral, as partículas de Al2O3 de 120 µm e Rocatec Plus apresentaram os maiores e menores ângulos de contato. Com relação à partícula, os grupos PRÉ e PP exibiram o maior e o menor ângulo de contato o, enquanto o grupo controle (PÓS) apresentou uma posição intermediária. A partícula e o momento do jateamento não promoveram padrões morfológicos uniformes. A presença adicional do elemento Si nos grupos Rocatec Soft e Plus foi a única diferença observada entre esses grupos em relação aos grupos com partículas de Al2O3. No grupo PRÉ, os maiores e menores valores de RC foram obtidos por Al2O3 de120 µm e Rocatec Soft. Nos grupos PP e PÓS, o maior RC foi observado quando o jateamento foi realizado com partículas de Al2O3 modificadas por sílica. Não houve diferença significativa na RC entre os grupos PÓS e PP. Todos os grupos exibiram 100% de falha adesiva. A partícula teve maior influência na rugosidade, quando o jateamento foi realizado antes da sinterização da zircônia, mostrando um maior potencial para a deformação da superfície. Quando o jateamento é realizado após a sinterização (grupos PP e PÓS), as partículas de Al2O3 modificadas por sílica promoveram maior molhamento e valores de RC

Despite Y-TZP (yttria tetragonal zirconia polycrystal) ceramic restorations became widely used in clinical practice due to its excellent properties, surface treatments are required for the improvement of the adhesion with resin cements. This study evaluated the influence of the particle and air abrasion moment on the surface characterization of a Y-TZP ceramic and its bond strength with a resin cement. Zirconia specimens were air-abraded with the following particles: 50 µm Al2O3 particles; 120 µm Al2O3 particles; 30 µm silica-coated Al2O3 particles (Rocatec Soft); and 110 µm silica-coated Al2O3 particles (Rocatec Plus). Air-abrasion was performed in 3 different moments: after zirconia sintering (AS)(control group); before zirconia sintering (BS); before and after zirconia sintering (BAS). The zirconia surface characterization including roughness (n=10), wettability (n=10), morphology (n=2) and elemental composition (n=2) was performed. The SBS test (n=11) was conducted after thermal cycling (10,000 cycles - 5ºC and 55ºC). Failure mode was determined with a stereomicroscope (×20). Roughness, wettability and SBS data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=.05). For BS and BAS, the roughness increased according to the increase in the particle size. AS showed the lowest roughness, while BS and BAS did not exhibit significant difference each other. In general, Rocatec Plus and 120 µm Al2O3 particles provided the lowest and the highest contact angle. BS and BAS exhibited the highest and the lowest contact angle. The particle as well as the air-abrasion moment did not promote regular morphological patterns. The additional presence of the Si element in the groups abraded with silica-modified Al2O3 particles was the only difference observed between these groups and those abraded with Al2O3 particles. For BS, the highest and the lowest SBS was provided by 120 µm Al2O3 particles and Rocatec Soft. For BAS and AS, the highest SBS was achieved with the silica-modified Al2O3 particles. There was no significant difference in SBS between the AS and BAS groups. All groups exhibited 100% adhesive failures. The particle influenced more the roughness when air-abrasion was performed before sintering, having a greater potential to imprint the zirconia surface. When air-abrasion happens after sintering (BAS and AS), silica-modified Al2O3 particles provided higher wettability and SBS values

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