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Objetivo. Evaluar la influencia de diferentes marcas de revestimientos dentales en la adaptación marginal e interna de las cofias metálicas. Método. La investigación fue in vitro, analítico, experimental y transversal; para ello, se confeccionaron 48 cofias metálicas, las cuales fueron cementadas en dientes humanos previamente tallados, luego las cofias fueron cortadas mesio-distalmente para evaluar su adaptación. La adaptación fue evaluada usando un estereomicroscopio Leica DM6000M. Para determinar si hay diferencia en la adaptación marginal e interna se empleó el análisis de varianza, la prueba de comparación múltiple y la prueba de Duncan. Adicionalmente, la prueba de Fisher, se utilizó para evaluar la adaptación total. Resultados. La mejor adaptación marginal e interna de las cofias metálicas lo presenta el revestimiento Fórmula 1 (Whipmix), seguido del Castorit súper C (Dentaurum) y Bellasun (Bego). Conclusión. Los revestimientos dentales no mostraron influencia en la adaptación marginal; sin embargo, si mostraron influencia en la adaptación interna.

Objective. To evaluate the influence of different brands of dental investments on the marginal and internal adaptation of metal copings. Method. The research was in vitro, analytical, experimental and transversal. For this, 48 metal copings were made, which were cemented on previously carved human teeth, then the copings were cut mesio-distally to evaluate their adaptation. The adaptation was evaluated using a Leica DM6000M stereomicroscope. To determine if there is a difference between marginal and internal adaptation; the analysis of variance, the multiple comparison test and the Duncan test were used. Furthermore, Fisher's exact test was used to evaluate the total adaptation. Results. The best marginal and internal adaptation of metal copings is presented by the Formula 1 coating (Whipmix), followed by Castorit super C (Dentaurum) and Bellasun (Bego). Conclusion. Dental investments did not show influence on marginal adaptation; however, they did show influence on internal adaptation.

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Introducción: la adaptación marginal e interna de nuestras restauraciones fabricadas por fundición sistemas de fresado y sinterización láser es uno de los factores clínicos más importantes para el éxito de las prótesis fijas, previniendo el riesgo de microfiltración y enfermedad periodontal. Objetivo: evaluar la adaptación marginal e interna de cofias metálicas en aleación Cr-Co confeccionadas por técnicas convencionales, CAD/ CAM de fresado y sinterizado por láser. Material y métodos: estudio de tipo experimental, comparativo e in vitro. Se imprimió un modelo maestro en Cr-Co, proveniente del escaneo de un premolar preparado para corona completa, sobre el cual se diseñaron 30 cofias divididas en tres grupos: el primero que corresponde al grupo cofias fundidas fresadas en disco de cera A (A = 10), el segundo grupo cofias fresadas en disco de metal presinterizado B (B = 10) y el tercer grupo cofias impresas por sinterización láser C (C = 10). Se empleó la réplica de silicona, colocando silicona al interior de cada cofia, sobre el modelo maestro, simulando al cemento, mediante una máquina de ensayo universal se realizó una compresión de 50 N. Luego de retirar cada cofia se rellenaron con silicona pesada de adición, obteniendo una réplica de silicona. Se efectuaron dos cortes transversales en sentido vestíbulolingual y mesiodistal. Se observó el espesor de silicona VPS (vinil poliéter silicona) mediante un estereomicroscopio (Nikon SMZ745T), obteniendo valores en micrómetros. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó el software SPSS 25 con el fin de realizar la prueba de normalidad y ANOVA de dos vías bajo un nivel de confianza del 95%. Resultados: el menor gap lo obtuvo el grupo de fresadas, seguido de las impresas y por último las fundidas por métodos convencionales. ANOVA de dos vías reveló diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los tres grupos (p < 0.0001). Conclusiones: se encontró que el gap varía con cada método de fabricación, la técnica convencional de fundido mostró un mayor gap, ninguna excediendo el rango clínicamente aceptable (AU)

Introduction: the marginal and internal adaptation of our restorations manufactured by casting, milling systems and laser sintering is one of the most important clinical factors for the success of fixed prostheses, preventing the risk of microleakage and periodontal disease. Objective: evaluate the marginal and internal adaptation of metal copings in Cr-Co alloy made by conventional techniques, CAD/CAM milling and laser sintering. Material and methods: an experimental, comparative and in vitro study, a Cr-Co master model was printed from the scan of a premolar prepared for a full crown. An experimental, comparative and in vitro study, a Cr-Co master model was printed from the scan of a premolar prepared for a full crown, on which 30 caps divided into three groups were designed; the first group corresponds to the cast copings milled on a wax disc A (A = 10), the second group milled copings on a presintered metal disc B (B = 10) and the third group printed by laser sintering copings C (C = 10). The silicone replica was used, placing silicone inside each coping, on the master model, simulating cement, using a universal testing machine, a 50 N compression was performed. After removing each coping, they were filled with heavy addition silicone, obtaining a silicone replica. Two cross-sections were made in the buccolingual and mesiodistal direction., observing the thickness of the VPS (vinyl polyeter silicone) silicone using a stereomicroscope (Nikon SMZ745T), obtaining values in micrometers. For the statistical analysis, the SPSS 25 software was used in order to perform the normality and two-way ANOVA tests under a 95% confidence level. Results: the smallest gap was obtained by the milled group, followed by the printed ones and finally those cast by conventional methods. Two-way ANOVA revealed statistically significant differences between the three groups (p < 0.0001). Conclusions: the gap was found to vary with each fabrication method, the conventional casting technique showed a larger gap, none exceeding the clinically acceptable range (AU)

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La siguiente revisión bibliográfica busca describir las alternativas digitales disponibles para la obtención de registros, posicionamiento y articulación virtual de modelos junto con ejemplificar algunos softwares que permitan la implementación de estas tecnologías en su trabajo diario. Se realizó una búsqueda de literatura en las bases de datos: Pubmed, LILACS, SciELO y Cochrane Library. Finalmente, luego de ser filtrados los resultados, se utilizaron un total de 36 publicaciones. Existen diversas herramientas disponibles actualmente para digitalizar una gran cantidad de técnicas que solo hasta hace algunos años eran realizadas manualmente por un operador. Algunas de ellas, facilitan una inmersión paulatina al mundo virtual del odontólogo novato ya que carecen de altos costos y recur-sos. Se sugiere que los odontólogos implementen estas tecnologías en su trabajo habitual según cada caso particular.

The following literature review seeks to bring together the digital alternatives available for obtaining records, positioning and virtual articulation of models together with exemplifying some softwares to allow the implementation of these technologies in their daily workflow. A literature search was carried out in the following databases: Pubmed, LILACS, SciELO and Cochrane Library. Finally, after the results were filtered, a total of 36 publications were used. There are various tools currently available to digitize a large number of techniques that were only performed manually by an operator until a few years ago. Some of them facilitate a gradual immersion into the virtual world of the novice dentist since they lack high costs and resources. It is suggested that dentists implement these technologies into daily dental practice according to each particular case.

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RESUMEN La técnica de cera perdida colada por centrifugación por inducción (CPCI) y fusión selectiva láser (SLM) en diseño y fabricación asistida por computador (CAD/CAM) con escaneo clínico, son técnicas para fabricar cofias de Cobalto-Cromo (Co-Cr), poseen diferentes procesos de elaboración. Objetivo: Evaluar in vitro la adaptación marginal e interna de cofias metálicas de Co-Cr confeccionadas sobre una línea de terminación chámfer con la técnica CPCI y SLM en CAD/CAM con escaneo clínico. Material y Métodos: Se confeccionó un modelo maestro de forma de premolar de Co-Cr en CAD/CAM con línea de terminación chamfer. Con un escáner clínico se escaneó el modelo maestro y se obtuvo 13 cofias Co-Cr fabricadas en SLM. Se tomaron impresiones para obtener modelos en yeso tipo IV donde se fabricaron 13 cofias de Co-Cr con técnica CPCI. La adaptación marginal e interna se evaluó usando la técnica de réplica de silicona, las muestras fueron divididas en segmentos: vestíbulo-palatino y mesio-distal y fueron evaluadas mediante estéreomicroscopio. Resultados: La discrepancia marginal e interna fueron menores para el grupo de CPCI en comparación a la técnica SLM en CAD/CAM con escaneo clínico. Además los resultados obtenidos para la adaptación marginal fueron menores a 120 μm y la adaptación interna menor a 350 μm para ambas técnicas. Conclusiones: La adaptación marginal e interna en la técnica CPCI en comparación con SLM en CAD/CAM con escaneo clínico fueron mejores con diferencia estadísticamente significativa (p<0.05). Además los resultados obtenidos se encontraban dentro de los parámetros clínicamente aceptables.

SUMMARY The technique of lost wax cast by induction centrifugation (CPCI) and selective laser fusion (SLM) in design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD / CAM) with clinical scanning, are techniques for manufacturing cobalt-chromium copings (Co-Cr), have different production processes. Objective: To evaluate, in vitro, the marginal and internal adaptation of Co-Cr metal copings made on a chamfer termination line with the CPCI and SLM technique in CAD / CAM with clinical scanning. Material and Methods: A master model of Co-Cr premolar shape was made in CAD / CAM with chamfer termination line. With a clinical scanner, the master model was scanned and 13 Co-Cr copings manufactured in SLM were obtained. Impressions were taken to obtain models in type IV plaster where 13 Co-Cr copings with CPCI technique were manufactured. The marginal and internal adaptation was evaluated using the silicone replica technique, the samples were divided into segments: vestibulo-palatal and mesio-distal and were evaluated by stereo microscope. Results: The marginal and internal discrepancies were lower for the CPCI group compared to the SLM technique in CAD / CAM with clinical scanning. In addition, the results obtained for the marginal adaptation were less than 120 μm and the internal adaptation less than 350 μm for both techniques. Conclusions: The marginal and internal adaptation in the CPCI technique compared to SLM in CAD/CAM with clinical scan were better with statistically significant difference (p <0.05). In addition, the results obtained were within the clinically acceptable paramenters.

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Abstract Objective: To determine whether anterior and posterior tooth crown traits exhibit sexual dimorphism and identify traits characteristic to the Mongoloid race, especially among the Indonesian population. Material and Methods: This study cross-sectional study analyzed 108 dental casts from 36 males and 72 females. The traits analyzed included winging, shoveling, double shoveling, canine mesial ridge, canine distal accessory ridge, hypocone, metaconule, Carabelli's cusp, protostylid, metaconulid, enteconulid, and hypoconulid. All tooth crown traits were scored based on the ASUDAS scoring system. Descriptive statistics were used to calculate the absolute and relative frequencies. The Chi-square tests was used to determine significant differences in anterior and posterior tooth crown traits between males and females. Level of significance was set at 5%. Results: None of the traits showed sexual dimorphism. Moreover, the most common traits among the Mongoloid race were hypocone (94.4%) and shoveling (86.1%). Conclusion: Although none of the traits exhibited sexual dimorphism, most of them had a higher incidence among females than males. Nonetheless, further research including adequate samples and a similar number of females and males, is needed, especially for population studies.

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AIM: This work evaluated the mechanical and surface behavior of different die materials. The studied materials are polyurethane resin Exakto-Form (Bredent), Gypsum type IV, Fuji Rock EP (Gc), and Durone (Dentsply). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two metallic matrices molded in polyvinyl siloxane provided 30 cylindrical test specimens for the diametral compression test and 30 hemispherical test specimens for the surface rugosity test. The cylindrical test specimens were submitted to tests of diametral compression strength using a DL2000 universal assay machine, with a load cell of 2000 Kgf and constant speed of 1 mm/min connected to the software. Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's nonparametric tests were used to analyze the results. The hemispheres were submitted to the surface rugosity assay using a SJ201-P rugosimeter with a sensitivity of 300 µm, speed of 0.5 mm/s, and cut-off of 0.8 mm, and the readings were taken on the convex surface of the test specimens and metallic matrix. Results were analyzed using with Fisher's least significant differences test (LSD) and Dunnett's test. RESULTS: Kruskal-Wallis test showed significant difference between die materials for diametral compression strength (P = 0.002). Dunn's test showed significantly higher values for modified polyurethane resin (Exakto-Form). The gypsum type IV, which did not significantly differ regarding diametral compression strength, showed 34.0% (Durone) and 42.7% (Fuji Rock) lower values in comparison to Exakto-Form. CONCLUSION: Within the parameters adopted in this study, it is possible to conclude that Exakto-Form polyurethane resin showed higher resistance to compression and was closer to the metallic matrix rugosity, and, along with the gypsum type IV Durone, showed better reproducibility of details relative to the Fuji Rock.

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BACKGROUND/AIMS: This study aimed to evaluate the stress distribution around external hexagon (EH) and Morse taper (MT) implants with different prosthetic systems of immediate loading (distal bar (DB), casting technique (CT), and laser welding (LW)) by using photoelastic method. METHODS: Three infrastructures were manufactured on a model simulating an edentulous lower jaw. All models were composed by five implants (4.1 mm × 13.0 mm) simulating a conventional lower protocol. The samples were divided into six groups. G1: EH implants with DB and acrylic resin; G2: EH implants with titanium infrastructure CT; G3: EH implants with titanium infrastructure attached using LW; G4: MT implants with DB and acrylic resin; G5: MT implants with titanium infrastructure CT; G6: MT implants with titanium infrastructure attached using LW. After the infrastructures construction, the photoelastic models were manufactured and a loading of 4.9 N was applied in the cantilever. Five pre-determined points were analyzed by Fringes software. RESULTS: Data showed significant differences between the connection types (p < 0.0001), and there was no significant difference among the techniques used for infrastructure. CONCLUSION: The reduction of the stress levels was more influenced by MT connection (except for CT). Different bar types submitted to immediate loading not influenced stress concentration.

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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of laboratory processes in titanium alloys. Methods: Eight bars were cast using the voltaic arch technique. Three bars after casting were cut at three points and received, in total, nine laser welding points. All samples were analyzed under naked eye; 50X; 100X and 200X lens with electronic microscopy. Results: All samples showed a perfect casting, without continuity solution or defects such as emptiness, bubbles, cracks, porosity or inclusions. The nine welding points didn?t present any union failures, cracks or empty spaces and comparing this result with previous studies, there was improvement in the processes' quality. Conclusion: The good quality observed in these laboratorial processes were due to the improvement of the technician?s learning curve, observation of thelaboratorial protocols, the correction of possible defects in the equipment used and the application of statistical process control (SPC).

Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de processos laboratoriais aplicados em ligas de titânio. Métodos: Oito padrões em cera foram fundidos com o uso da técnica de arco voltaico. Três barras, após fundidas, foram cortadas em três pontos gerando nove pontos de solda com a técnica a laser. Todas as amostras foram analisados a olho nú e em aumento de 50x, 100x e 200x usando microscopia eletrônica - análise metalográfica.Resultados: Todas as amostras apresentaram boa fundição, sem soluções de continuidade, sem falhas como vazios, bolhas, trincas, porosidades e inclusões. Os nove pontos de soldas a laser não apresentaram falhas de união, trincas ou vazios e comparando estes resultados com achados anteriores, houve melhora na qualidade dos processos. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a boa qualidade observada nesta investigação dos processos laboratoriais do titânio se deve tanto a melhora na curva de aprendizagem dos técnicos, observação dos protocolos laboratoriais como também correção dos possíveis defeitos nos equipamentos utilizados como também ao controle estatístico do processo (CEP).

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the orthodontic retention of maxillary skeletal stability after surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE). Ninety digitized plaster casts from 30 adult patients who underwent SARPE were assessed. Thirty patients were divided equally into two groups: the No Retention Group (n = 15) and the Retention Group (n = 15) with a Transpalatal Arch [TPA]). After the end of expansion, the expander appliance was stabilized and remained in place for 4 months. The additional retention period began in the Retention Group as soon as the expander was removed and replaced by a TPA. During the same period, the No Retention Group remained without retention. The casts were created pre-operatively, at 4 months and 10 months post-expansion. The models were digitized by means of a 3D Vivid 9i laser scanner. The palatal area and volume were assessed. Both variables increased after 4 months compared with pre-operative values (p < .05). At 10 months, patients' palatal areas and volumes were stable in both groups (p > .05). In conclusion, no retention other than the expander appliance is needed after SARPE.

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OBJECTIVE: Bone anchorage is a key factor for the successful management of some malocclusions for it allows the application of continuous forces, decreases treatment time and is independent from patient compliance. METHODS: The goal of this work was to establish a dental model comparison in order to measure the anchorage loss after the initial retraction of upper canines between the two groups. Group A used mini-implants and Group B used Nance button. All patients had two models cast (M1 and M2). The first models were taken on baseline (M1) and the other models were taken after canine retraction (M2). RESULTS: All measurements were pooled and submitted to statistical analysis. In order to verify the inter-examiner systematic error a paired t-test was performed. Dahlberg's formula was used to estimate the casual error. For comparison purposes between Before and After stages, a paired t-test was done. For the comparison between mini-implant and Nance button groups, a Student t-test was applied. All tests adopted a 5% (p<0.05) significance level. CONCLUSION: No statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups when measurements and comparisons to assess molar anchorage loss after canine initial retraction were performed. Two different anchorage systems were applied on dental models (mini-implants and Nance's button) for each group.

OBJETIVO: a ancoragem óssea é fundamental para o sucesso do tratamento de algumas más oclusões, pois permite a aplicação de forças contínuas, diminui o tempo de tratamento e independe da colaboração do paciente. MÉTODOS: o propósito desse trabalho foi comparar, por meio de modelos dentários, a perda de ancoragem após a retração inicial de caninos superiores entre dois grupos. O grupo A utilizou o mini-implante enquanto o grupo B utilizou o Botão de Nance. Para todos os pacientes foram realizados dois modelos (M1 e M2). Os primeiros modelos foram realizados ao início (M1), e os outros ao final da retração inicial de canino (M2). RESULTADOS: todas as medidas foram tabuladas e submetidas à análise estatística. Para verificar o erro sistemático intraexaminador foi utilizado o teste t pareado. Na determinação do erro casual utilizou-se o cálculo de erro proposto por Dahlberg. Para comparação entre as fases Início e Após, foi utilizado o teste t pareado. Para a comparação entre os grupos de mini-implante e Botão de Nance, foi utilizado o teste t de Student para medidas independentes. Em todos os testes foi adotado nível de significância de 5% (p<0,05). CONCLUSÃO: ao se medir e comparar em modelos dentários a perda de ancoragem dos molares após a retração inicial de canino utilizando-se dois sistemas de ancoragem distintos (Mini-implante e Botão de Nance), pôde-se observar a inexistência de diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os dois grupos.

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Introdução: Durante a fabricação de reconstruções dentárias, que utilizam sistemas metalocerâmicos, é utilizado um tratamento térmico para promover a adesão da porcelana ao metal. Entretanto, sabe-se que tratamentos térmicos podem alterar a microestrutura do material metálico, modificando suas propriedades. Objetivo: Este trabalho objetivou avaliar as possíveis modificações causadas na microestrutura de liga à base de níquel-cromo utilizada para reconstruções metalocerâmicas, quando a mesma é submetida ao tratamento térmico para adesão da porcelana.Material e método: O material pesquisado foi dividido nos grupos CR, F e TT, que representam, respectivamente, o material como recebido do fabricante, o material apenas submetido ao processo de fundição e o material após fundição e tratamento térmico. Os grupos CR e F foram submetidos à análise química quantitativa. A caracterizaçãomicroestrutural dos três grupos foi realizada através da técnica de microscopia eletrônica de varredura, com um sistema de Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy. Técnicas de análise e processamento digital de imagens foram aplicadas às micrografias dos grupos F e TT, para determinação de possíveis modificações quantitativas nas fases presentes. Resultado: A microestrutura da liga era formada por uma matriz de estrutura dendrítica de coloração cinza, rica em níquel; uma segunda fase interdendrítica de coloração branca e aspecto rendilhado, rica em molibidênio, e precipitados de coloração preta, podendo ser ricos em silício ou titânio. Também foram identificadas porosidades.Conclusão: A microestrutura após o processo de fundição apresentou um tamanho da fase interdendrítica menor. Não foram identificadas mudanças na microestrutura e na composição química das fases após o tratamento térmico.

Introduction: Manufacturing process of metal-ceramic dental reconstructions systems includes heat treatment to promote adhesion of the porcelain in the metal. However, it is known that heat treatment can promote changes in the microstructure of metallic materials, thereby affecting their properties. Objective: This work evaluated themicrostructure stability of dental quality nickel base alloy submitted to the heat treatment aiming at achieving porcelain adhesion. Material and method: The samples divided into three sets, CR, F and TT, representing,respectively, the material received from the manufacturer, the material just before the casting process and the material after casting end heat treatment. The CR and F sample sets were submitted to quantitative chemical analysis. The samples of CR, F and TT sets was submitted to the microstructural characterization by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy. Digital images processing techniques were applied to micrographics of F and TT sets to determine the changes in the material microstructure before and after heat treatment. Result: The alloy microstructure exhibits a gray dendritic structure in a clear matrix, rich in nickel, and a white inter-dendritic second phase, rich in molybdenum, with scattered precipitates, rich in titanium or silicon,and porosity. Conclusion: The microstructure has an average size of the interdendritic phase less than the alloy after casting. Changes in the microestructure and in the chemical composition of each phase were not identified, whether before nor after thermal treatment.

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OBJETIVO: Avaliar o alívio interno de coroas totais após a utilização de espaçadores para troqueis. MÉTODOS: Foram confeccionadas 20 coroas metálicas, em níquel-cromo, divididas em quatro grupos de cinco coroas de acordo com o número de camadas de espaçador empregadas. Cada coroa foi submetida à medição do espaço interno, formado entre as suas paredes internas e a parede externa do troquel mestre metálico. Para a medição, uma silicona de adição ultraleve foi injetada no interior das coroas. As amostras assim obtidas foram seccionadas ao meio no sentido ocluso-cervical de modo a obter duas metades, as quais foram escaneadas em alta resolução juntamente com um paquímetro. As imagens obtidas foram levadas ao software Image Tool 3.0 para medição do alívio interno obtido em dois pontos equidistantes em cada uma das paredes axiais e na parede oclusal. Os valores médios obtidos em micrômetros (µm) para condição de alívio nas diferentes paredes foram submetidos à análise estatística através da análise de variância, teste de Tukey e teste t de Student. RESULTADOS: À medida que se aumenta o número de camadas de espaçador aumenta também o alívio interno obtido. O Grupo 4 demonstrou uma espessura elevada na parede oclusal, a qual foi equivalente ao Grupo 2 e explicada pelo não escoamento do material para moldagem no interior da coroa. CONCLUSÃO: A aplicação de espaçadores para troqueis antes da ceroplastia permite ao operador obter fundições com alívio interno controlado, como condição para obter espaço suficiente para o agente cimentante.

OBJECTIVE: This research evaluated the internal relief in full crowns after the use of die spacers. METHODS: Twenty nickel-chromium crowns were made and divided into four groups of five crowns each, according to the number of die spacer layers used .The space between the inside walls and outside walls of the metal master die of each crown was measured. The measurement was done by injecting a very light-bodied addition silicone inside the crowns. The resulting samples were cut in half along the occlusal cervical plane and the halves were scanned in high resolution together with a slide caliper. The resulting images were transferred to the Image Tool 3.0 software for measuring the internal relief obtained from two equidistant points on each axial wall and on the occlusal wall. The relief means in micrometers in the different walls were statistically analyzed by analysis of variance, Tukey test and Student's t-test. RESULTS: As the number of spacer layers increases, so does internal relief. The occlusal wall of Group 4 was very thick, equivalent to that of Group 2, which is explained by the impression material not flowing inside the crown. CONCLUSION: The application of die spacers before waxing allows the operator to obtain casts with controlled internal reliefs, making room for the cement.

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The interest in using titanium to fabricate removable partial denture (RPD) frameworks has increased, but there are few studies evaluating the effects of casting methods on clasp behavior. OBJECTIVE: This study compared the occurrence of porosities and the retentive force of commercially pure titanium (CP Ti) and cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) removable partial denture circumferential clasps cast by induction/centrifugation and plasma/vacuum-pressure. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 72 frameworks were cast from CP Ti (n=36) and Co-Cr alloy (n=36; control group). For each material, 18 frameworks were casted by electromagnetic induction and injected by centrifugation, whereas the other 18 were casted by plasma and injected by vacuum-pressure. For each casting method, three subgroups (n=6) were formed: 0.25 mm, 0.50 mm, and 0.75 mm undercuts. The specimens were radiographed and subjected to an insertion/removal test simulating 5 years of framework use. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey's to compare materials and cast methods (α=0.05). RESULTS: Three of 18 specimens of the induction/centrifugation group and 9 of 18 specimens of plasma/vacuum-pressure cast presented porosities, but only 1 and 7 specimens, respectively, were rejected for simulation test. For Co-Cr alloy, no defects were found. Comparing the casting methods, statistically significant differences (p<0.05) were observed only for the Co-Cr alloy with 0.25 mm and 0.50 mm undercuts. Significant differences were found for the 0.25 mm and 0.75 mm undercuts dependent on the material used. For the 0.50 mm undercut, significant differences were found when the materials were induction casted. CONCLUSION: Although both casting methods produced satisfactory CP Ti RPD frameworks, the occurrence of porosities was greater in the plasma/vacuum-pressure than in the induction/centrifugation method, the latter resulting in higher clasp rigidity, generating higher retention force values.

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Objetivo: Comparar a resistência ao impacto de revestimentos submetidos a duas diferentes técnicas de inclusão. Métodos: Foram utilizados quatro revestimentos (All Therm - R1; Flash - R2, Heat Shock - R3 e Micro Fine - R4) em duas diferentes técnicas de inclusão (Convencional - T1 ou Rápida - T2). Os corpos-de-prova de cada grupo (n=15) foram obtidos por meio de uma matriz de silicone (70mmx12mmx12mm), vazando-se os revestimentos proporcionados e manipulados conforme as recomendações dos fabricantes. Após aquecimento em forno, foram submetidos ao teste de resistência ao impacto, com potência de trabalho de 40Kpcm, correspondente a 3,94J. Resultados: Em ordem decrescente de valores de resistência ao impacto (kJ/m2), os grupos se distribuíram da seguinte forma: R3T1 (1,34±0,11); R3T2 (1,22±0,07); R4T2 (1,21±0,09); R2T1 (1,16±0,10); R4T1 (1,16±0,07); R1T2 (1,12±0,07); R2T2 (1,12±0,08) e R1T1 (1,09±0,10). Nenhum grupo apresentou valor significantemente diferente (p>0,05) quanto ao fator técnica. Entre os grupos T1 só R3 diferiu dos demais revestimentos e entre os grupos T2, R3 e R4 apresentaram maiores valores. Conclusão: As diferentes técnicas de inclusão não exerceram influência sobre a resistência ao impacto dos revestimentos testados.

Objective: Compare the impact strength of investments submitted to two different investing techniques. Methods: Four investments were used (All Therm - R1; Flash - R2, Heat Shock - R3 and Micro Fine - R4) in two different investing techniques (Conventional - T1 or Accelerated - T2). Each group sample (n=15) was obtained by means of a silicone die (70mmx12mmx12mm), and the investments were poured according to the manufacturer´s instructions. After heating in an oven, the samples were submitted to the impact test with an impact load of 40Kpcm, corresponding to 3.94J. Results: The following impact strength values were obtained (kJ/m2) in decreasing order: R3T1 (1.348±0.116); R3T2 (1.221±0.075); R4T2 (1.217±0.096); R2T1 (1.162±0.101); R4T1 (1.162±0.075); R1T2 (1.126±0.077); R2T2 (1.126±0.085) and R1T1 (1.099±0.106). No group presented a significantly different value (p>.05) with regard to technique. Among the T1 groups, only R3 differed from the other investments and among the T2 groups, R3 and R4 presented higher values. Conclusion: Different investing techniques did not influence the impact strength of the tested investments.

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This study analyzed the reaction layer and measured the marginal crown fit of cast titanium applied to different phosphate-bonded investments, prepared under the following conditions (liquid concentration/casting temperature): Rema Exakt (RE) - 100 percent/237°C, 75 percent/287°C, Castorit Super C (CS)-100 percent/70°C, 75 percent/141°C and Rematitan Plus (RP)- 100 percent/430°C (special to titanium cast, as the control group). The reaction layer was studied using the Vickers hardness test, and analyzed by two way ANOVA and Tukey's HSD tests (á = 0.05). Digital photographs were taken of the crowns seated on the die, the misfit was measured using an image analysis system and One-way ANOVA, and Tukey's test was applied (á = 0.05). The hardness decreased from the surface (601.17 VHN) to 150 ìm (204.03 VHN). The group CS 75 percent/141°C presented higher hardness than the other groups, revealing higher surface contamination, but there were no differences among the groups at measurements deeper than 150 ìm. The castings made with CS - 100 percent/70°C presented the lowest levels of marginal misfit, followed by RE -100 percent/237°C. The conventional investments CS (100 percent) and RE (100 percent) showed better marginal fit than RP, but the CS (75 percent) had higher surface contamination.

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O êxito clínico nos tratamentos com próteses fixas implanto-suportadas com cantilever é determinado pela maneira como o estresse mecânico é transferido ao implante e ao tecido ósseo circundante sem gerar forças de grande magnitude e pelo estado de saúde dos tecidos adjacentes. Nestes tratamentos, as tensões oclusais se concentram nas extensões distais havendo uma maior incidência de fratura da estrutura, na união entre a prótese e o implante mais distal. Reconhecendo a influência do desenho da estrutura do cantilever sobre os implantes, bem como a necessidade dessas terem formatos que facilitem a higienização e manutenção do tecido periimplantar, o objetivo desse estudo será analisar a relação entre a força aplicada e a deformação ocorrida em barras para cantilever, com áreas de secção transversal em forma de triangulo, quadrada, semi lua, em L e I, através de uma Máquina de Ensaio Universal “EMIC”. Serão confeccionadas 25 barras, em liga de NiCr, divididas em 5 grupos, um para cada formato de barra, com 5 corpos de prova cada um. Uma carga vertical de 200N será aplicada na extremidade do segmento de 15 mm, com velocidade de 0,5mm por minuto. As barras que suportaram uma maior carga foram as em formato quadrado, seguida pela meia lua, L, triangular sendo a em formato de I a que suporta menor força de mordida. Houve diferenças estatisticamente significantes quando comparadas as em formato quadrado em relação às outras formas e as em meia lua também com as outras formas, sendo que as em formato de L, I e triangular não apresentaram diferenças estatisticamente significantes. É importante definirmos corretamente o formato da secção transversal da barra do cantilever de uma prótese, em função de sua relação com a classe de prótese antagônica, para que não haja deformação durante a função proporcionando estruturas leves, confortáveis e com espaço suficiente para higienização.

The clinical success in treatment with implant-supported fixed prostheses with cantilever is determined by how the mechanical stress is transferred to the implant and the surrounding bone without generating forces of great magnitude and the health of tissues. In these treatments, the occlusal stress focus on the distal extensions and a higher incidence of fracture of the structure, the bond between the prosthesis and the most distal implant. Recognizing the influence of the cantilever design of the structure on implants, and the need to have these formats to facilitate the cleaning and maintenance of peri-implant tissue, the aim of this study will examine the relationship between the applied force and deformation occurred in bars for cantilever with areas of cross section in the shape of triangle, square, half moon, L and I, through a Universal Testing Machine "EMIC". 25 bars will be made in NiCr, divided into five groups, one for each bar shape, with five specimens each. 200N of a vertical load is applied at the end of the segment of 15mm with a speed of 0.5 mm per minute. The bars that bore a greater burden were square in shape, then the half moon, L, and the triangular-shaped supports that I less bite force. There were statistically significant differences when comparing the square in shape relative to other forms and in a half-moon also with other forms, and the L-shaped, triangle and I did not show statistically significant differences. It is important to properly define the shape of the cross section bar of the cantilever of a prosthesis, because of its relationship with the class of prosthesis antagonistic, so that no deformation during function, providing lightweight structures, comfortable with enough space for cleaning.

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Objetivo: Avaliar, por meio de análise metalográfica, a qualidade de dois processos de fundição em dois metais utilizados rotineiramente em próteses ferulizadas sobre implantes. Métodos: Uma base de alumínio foi usinada para que, sobre ela, fossem esculpidos os padrões de cera de oito barras, tipo protocolo, com 3 mm de diâmetro e 6 cm de extensão. Foram fundidas quatro barras de Titânio com a técnica do arco voltaico e quatro em liga de Cobalto-Cromo pela técnica de gás e ar por meio de maçarico. As oito barras finalizadas foram cortadas, incluídas em resina para análise metalográfica e passaram a ser chamadas de corpo de prova. Foram analisadas macrograficamente, a olho nu, e micrograficamente, em aumento de 100X, com o uso de microscopia eletrônica. Resultados: O resultado da análise mostrou que as quatro peças fundidas em titânio com o uso do arco voltaico apresentaram defeitos como: vazios, trincas, porosidades e escórias. As quatro barras fundidas em Cobalto-Cromo, pela técnica de gás e ar, mostraram-se satisfatórias, mesmo com a presença de microestrutura dendrítica.Conclusão: Conclui-se que a falta de qualidade, observada na fundição do Titânio, seja devida tanto a uma baixa curva de aprendizagem dos técnicos como a possíveis defeitos nos equipamentos utilizados.

Objective: To use metallographic analysis to evaluate the quality of Co-Cr and Ti CP alloy casting processes routinely used in dentures with ferrule attachment to implants. Methods: An aluminum base simulating a mandible was machined, onto which prototype wax patterns were sculped, consisting of eight bars, measuring 3 mm in diameter with an extension of 6 cm. Four Ti bars were cast by the voltaic arch technique and four of Co-Cr alloy by the gas and air technique using a blowtorch. The eight finished bars were cut, embedded in resin for metallographic analysis, and were then called test specimens (TS). They were analyzed by the naked eye and macrographically at 100 X magnification using electronic microscopy. Results: The analysis result showed that the four titanium castings with the use of voltaic arch presented defects such as voids, cracks, porosities and slags. The four bars cast with Co-Cr by the gas and air technique using the blowtorch were shown to be satisfactory, even with the presence of dendritic microstructure. Conclusion: It was concluded that the lack of quality observed in these laboratory processes is due to both the low learning curve of the technicians and possible defects in the equipment used.

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A aplicação do titânio e ligas de titânio para implantes dentários e próteses têm crescido nos últimos anos devido às suas excelentes propriedades físicas e mecânicas. No entanto, o titânio tem alto ponto de fusão (1668ºC) e sob elevadas temperaturas, reage com elementos do ar atmosférico (oxigênio, nitrogênio, hidrogênio) e com componentes de diversos revestimentos. As reações entre o metal fundido e alguns elementos de revestimentos, principalmente fosfatados ou à base de sílica, resultam na formação de uma zona de contaminação superficial denominada "α-case". Para minimizar este problema, revestimentos contendo óxidos menos reativos, tais como Al2O3, MgO, ZrO2 e CaO, têm sido desenvolvidos. Os revestimentos especiais para fundição de titânio à base de sílica, de MgO, alumina e espinélio apresentam um tempo de processamento bastante longo (8 a 10 horas). Recentemente, foi desenvolvido um revestimento à base espinélio com processamento acelerado (Trinell - Dentaurum, Ispringen, Germany) que permite a utilização de uma técnica de secagem em forno de microondas e temperatura de aquecimento inicial do forno de 400 ºC, diminuindo o tempo de processamento para cerca de 5 horas. No entanto, não existem estudos que comprovem a eficiência deste novo revestimento. O propósito deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito do novo material Trinell (TR) na camada de reação, porosidade interna, fluidez, rugosidade superficial e adaptação marginal de estruturas fundidas em titânio, quando comparado a dois revestimentos convencionais para fundição de titânio: um revestimento fosfatado, Rematitan Plus (RP) - controle negativo e outro à base de espinélio Rematitan Ultra (RU) - controle positivo. A camada de reação foi avaliada por meio de ensaio dureza Vickers; a medida da porosidade interna foi determinada por exame radiográfico; a rugosidade superficial foi medida em rugosímetro; a fluidez foi determinada pela porcentagem de filamentos fundidos em relação à extensão total de filamentos do padrão de nylon em forma de malha e a adaptação marginal de estruturas fundidas em Ti cp. sobre um pilar cônico 5.0, montado sobre implante HE, foi medida por análise de imagens. Para os valores de dureza Vickers, aplicou-se a análise de variância a dois critérios e teste de Tukey para comparação de médias (α = 0,05). Nas duas primeiras profundidades (25 µm e 50 µm) foram encontrados os maiores valores de dureza, enquanto a partir de 100 µm até 350 µm, os valores foram menores e estatisticamente iguais entre si. Nos espécimes fundidos com RP, foi encontrada maior dureza (199,71 VHN) do que para aqueles fundidos com RU (174,87 VHN) e TR (175,52 VHN), não havendo diferença significante entre os revestimentos à base de espinélio. A interação material X profundidade mostrou igualdade entre os espécimes fundidos com os três materiais a partir de 100 µm. Para os testes de preenchimento do molde, rugosidade superficial e adaptação marginal de componentes protéticos, diante do não atendimento aos critérios de aplicação de teste paramétrico, adotou-se o teste não-paramétrico Kruskal-Wallis. Foi observada pequena incidência de poros nas peças fundidas com RP, enquanto os piores resultados foram obtidos com RU, seguido de TR. No teste de rugosidade superficial, os espécimes fundidos com RP apresentaram-se significativamente mais rugosos do que os fundidos com RU e TR, iguais entre si. O preenchimento do molde em fundições com RP foi significativamente menor do que aquelas feitas com RU e TR. Os maiores valores de desadaptação marginal foram observados nas amostras fundidas com o RP (20,82 µm) e não houve diferença significante entre RU (8,35 µm) e TR (7,67 µm). Concluiu-se que o novo revestimento à base de espinélio (TR), com secagem em forno de microondas e processamento térmico acelerado, é capaz de produzir estruturas fundidas com características de camada de reação, preenchimento do molde, rugosidade superficial e adaptação marginal semelhante àquelas obtidas em fundições feitas com o material RU e superiores à RP, com exceção da porosidade, onde RP apresentou o melhor comportamento

The use of titanium and titanium alloys in dental implant and prosthesis has increased in the past few years because of their excellent physical and mechanical properties. However, titanium has a high melting point (1668 ºC) and inherent reactivity with elements of atmospheric air (oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen) and with components of several investment materials under high temperatures. The reactions between molten metal and some of the elements of phosphate-bonded and other silica-based investment materials result in the development of a surface contamination zone called "α-case". To minimize this problem, new investment materials containing less reactive oxides, such as Al2O3, MgO, ZrO2 and CaO have been developed. The commercial silica-, MgO-, Al2O3 - and spinel-based investments especially formulated to titanium casting demand a processing time in a range of 8 to 10 hours. Recently, a new short-cycle spinel-based investment (Trinell - Dentaurum, Ispringen, Germany) was developed. It has a reduced processing time - 5 hours in the furnace- because of an investment drying technique into microwaves oven followed by an initial heating in furnace at 400 °C. However, there are not studies which verify the efficiency of this new investment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reaction layer, the internal porosity, the surface roughness, the castability and the marginal misfit of titanium castings performed with the new material, Trinell (TR), in comparison to two conventional investments for titanium castings: phosphate-bonded Rematitan Plus (RP) - negative control, and the spinel-based Rematitan Ultra (RU) - positive control. The reaction layer was evaluated by Vickers hardness; the measure of the internal porosity was determined by radiographic test; the surface roughness was measured with a surface-test analyzer, the castability was determined by the percentage of completely cast filaments (percentage of the total extension of mesh pattern filaments); and the marginal misfit of the coping/abutment interface was measured by image analysis. The averages of Vickers hardness were compared by variance analysis (two-way) and Tukey test (α = 0.05). The highest values of hardness were found in the two first depths (25 µm and 50 µm), while from 100 µm to 350 µm the values were lower and statistical equal. The specimens cast with RP had higher hardness (199.71 VHN) than that cast with RU (174.87 VHN) and TR (175.52 VHN), which were significant equal. Regarding the material X depth interaction, no statistical difference was found among the specimens cast with the three materials from 100 µm to 350 µm. A non-parametric test (Kruskal-Wallis) was used for castability, surface roughness and coping misfit tests. Low incidence of pores was observed in the RP castings. The worse results were obtained in RU castings, followed by TR castings. In the surface roughness test, the specimens cast with RP presented significantly higher values of roughness than that cast with RU and TR. No significant difference was observed between RU and TR. The castability of RP castings was significant lower than the castability of RU and TR castings. The highest misfit values were observed in RP castings (20.82 µm) and no significant difference were found between RU (8.35 µm) and TR (7.67 µm). It was concluded that the new spinel-based investment (TR) with microwave oven drying and reduced speed operation is able to produce casting structures with reaction layer, castability, surface roughness and marginal misfit similar to the castings made with RU material and better than RP. However, RP presented lower internal porosity than RU and TR

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No processo de fundição pela cera perdida, os materiais envolvidos podem apresentar interações entre si e o de tempo despendido para se obter as estruturas metálicas é oneroso. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a influência da propriedade física de resistência à compressão de revestimentos fosfatados indicados para altas temperaturas de fundição, utilizando os métodos de aquecimento convencional (MAC) e rápido (MAR), e analisar a rugosidade de superfície e a alteração dimensional do produto final da fundição (a peça metálica) obtido com as ligas metálicas Ni-Cr (Verabond II) e Ni-Cr-Ti (Fit Cast Titanium). Os revestimentos estudados Castorit Super C, Castorit All Speed, Heat Shock e Micro Fine 1700 foram vazados em uma matriz de silicone que permitiu obter amostras com formato cilíndrico (n=200), medindo 10mm de diâmetro e 20mm de comprimento. A resistência (MPa) deles foi determinada à temperatura ambiente (resistência fria) após 15, 30 e 60 minutos de manipulação, e também imediatamente após serem submetidos aos métodos de aquecimento MAC e MAR (resistência de queima), por meio de uma máquina de ensaio universal, em velocidade de 0,05mm/min e carga de 150kgf. Após inclusão, aplicação dos métodos de aquecimento e fundição às amostras (n=120) para rugosidade de superfície (Ra-μm), foram avaliadas por um rugosímetro Mitutoyo Surftest SJ-401 com cut-off de 0,8mm e três repetições em cada amostra. A alteração dimensional foi determinada pela diferença entre os valores dimensionais da cera e da peça fundida (n=60) utilizando-se o software AutoCad2008. Os valores médios obtidos foram submetidos à análise de variância (ANOVA) e ao teste de Tukey (p<0,05), apresentando os valores de resistência à compressão diferentes entre os revestimentos (Heat Shock os valores maiores) e entre os tempos de mensuração em relação direta tempo e aumento da resistência, mas não houve diferença entre MAC e MAR. Também não foi observada diferença na alteração dimensional em...

In the lost wax casting procedure, the involved materials can present interactions among them and the time used to obtain the metallic structures is onerous. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of the compressive strength physical property of phosphate-bonded investment materials indicated for high casting temperatures, utilizing conventional heating (CHM) and quick heating methods (QHM), and analyze the surface roughness and the dimensional accuracy of the final casting product (the metallic piece) obtained from Ni-Cr (Verabond II) and Ni-Cr-Ti (Fit Cast Titanium) metallic alloys. Castorit Super C, Castorit All Speed, Heat Shock and Micro Fine 1700 investment materials were poured into a silicone matrix in order to obtain cylindrical samples (n=200), measuring 10mm in diameter and 20mm in length. Their strength (MPa) was determined at room temperature (green strength) after 15, 30 and 60 minutes of manipulation, and also immediately after being submitted to the CHM and QHM heating methods (fired strength), by means of an universal testing machine at 0,05mm/min speed and 150kgf load. After investing, applying the heating methods and casting the samples (n=120) for surface roughness (Ra), the samples were evaluated with a Mitutoyo Surftest SJ-400 profilometer with 0,8mm cut-off, three times in each sample. The dimensional accuracy was determined by the difference among the dimensional values of the wax and of the metallic piece (n=60) through the software AutoCad2008. The mean values obtained were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey tests (p <0.05), and the results showed that the values of compressive strength were different among the investment materials (Heat Shock presenting the highest values) and among the analysis times with a direct relation of time and strength increase, but there was no difference between CHM and QHM. Moreover, it was observed no differences in the dimensional accuracy regarding the investiments, metallic alloys...

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No processo de fundição pela cera perdida, os materiais envolvidos podem apresentar interações entre si e o de tempo despendido para se obter as estruturas metálicas é oneroso. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a influência da propriedade física de resistência à compressão de revestimentos fosfatados indicados para altas temperaturas de fundição, utilizando os métodos de aquecimento convencional (MAC) e rápido (MAR), e analisar a rugosidade de superfície e a alteração dimensional do produto final da fundição (a peça metálica) obtido com as ligas metálicas Ni-Cr (Verabond II) e Ni-Cr-Ti (Fit Cast Titanium). Os revestimentos estudados Castorit Super C, Castorit All Speed, Heat Shock e Micro Fine 1700 foram vazados em uma matriz de silicone que permitiu obter amostras com formato cilíndrico (n=200), medindo 10mm de diâmetro e 20mm de comprimento. A resistência (MPa) deles foi determinada à temperatura ambiente (resistência fria) após 15, 30 e 60 minutos de manipulação, e também imediatamente após serem submetidos aos métodos de aquecimento MAC e MAR (resistência de queima), por meio de uma máquina de ensaio universal, em velocidade de 0,05mm/min e carga de 150kgf. Após inclusão, aplicação dos métodos de aquecimento e fundição às amostras (n=120) para rugosidade de superfície (Ra-μm), foram avaliadas por um rugosímetro Mitutoyo Surftest SJ-401 com cut-off de 0,8mm e três repetições em cada amostra. A alteração dimensional foi determinada pela diferença entre os valores dimensionais da cera e da peça fundida (n=60) utilizando-se o software AutoCad2008. Os valores médios obtidos foram submetidos à análise de variância (ANOVA) e ao teste de Tukey (p<0,05), apresentando os valores de resistência à compressão diferentes entre os revestimentos (Heat Shock os valores maiores) e entre os tempos de mensuração em relação direta tempo e aumento da resistência, mas não houve diferença entre MAC e MAR. Também não foi observada diferença na alteração dimensional em...

In the lost wax casting procedure, the involved materials can present interactions among them and the time used to obtain the metallic structures is onerous. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of the compressive strength physical property of phosphate-bonded investment materials indicated for high casting temperatures, utilizing conventional heating (CHM) and quick heating methods (QHM), and analyze the surface roughness and the dimensional accuracy of the final casting product (the metallic piece) obtained from Ni-Cr (Verabond II) and Ni-Cr-Ti (Fit Cast Titanium) metallic alloys. Castorit Super C, Castorit All Speed, Heat Shock and Micro Fine 1700 investment materials were poured into a silicone matrix in order to obtain cylindrical samples (n=200), measuring 10mm in diameter and 20mm in length. Their strength (MPa) was determined at room temperature (green strength) after 15, 30 and 60 minutes of manipulation, and also immediately after being submitted to the CHM and QHM heating methods (fired strength), by means of an universal testing machine at 0,05mm/min speed and 150kgf load. After investing, applying the heating methods and casting the samples (n=120) for surface roughness (Ra), the samples were evaluated with a Mitutoyo Surftest SJ-400 profilometer with 0,8mm cut-off, three times in each sample. The dimensional accuracy was determined by the difference among the dimensional values of the wax and of the metallic piece (n=60) through the software AutoCad2008. The mean values obtained were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey tests (p <0.05), and the results showed that the values of compressive strength were different among the investment materials (Heat Shock presenting the highest values) and among the analysis times with a direct relation of time and strength increase, but there was no difference between CHM and QHM. Moreover, it was observed no differences in the dimensional accuracy regarding the investiments, metallic alloys...

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