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Objectives: This study evaluated the effects of Biodentine (BD), Bio-C Repair (BCR), and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) plug on the fracture resistance of simulated immature teeth with replacement root resorption (RRR) and in vitro-induced osteoclastogenesis. Materials and Methods: Sixty bovine incisors simulating immature teeth and RRR were divided into 5 groups: BD and BCR groups, with samples completely filled with the respective materials; MTA group, which utilized a 3-mm apical MTA plug; RRR group, which received no root canal filling; and normal periodontal ligament (PL) group, which had no RRR and no root canal filling. All the teeth underwent cycling loading, and compression strength testing was performed using a universal testing machine. RAW 264.7 macrophages were treated with 1:16 extracts of BD, BCR, and MTA containing receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand (RANKL) for 5 days. RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation was assessed by staining with tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase. The fracture load and osteoclast number were analyzed using 1-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α = 0.05). Results: No significant difference in fracture resistance was observed among the groups (p > 0.05). All materials similarly inhibited osteoclastogenesis (p > 0.05), except for BCR, which led to a lower percentage of osteoclasts than did MTA (p < 0.0001). Conclusions: The treatment options for non-vital immature teeth with RRR did not strengthen the teeth and promoted a similar resistance to fractures in all cases. BD, MTA, and BCR showed inhibitory effects on osteoclast differentiation, with BCR yielding improved results compared to the other materials.

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El tratamiento de dientes permanentes inmaduros necróticos constituye un desafío en la odontopediatría, y son múltiples las opciones terapéuticas propuestas para solucionar esta problemática. A tales efectos se realizó el presente estudio con el objetivo de exponer la evolución histórica de dicho tratamiento, para lo cual se efectuó una exhaustiva búsqueda bibliográfica. Se consideró como método general de la investigación el dialéctico-materialista y, de manera particular, los métodos de revisión documental histórico-lógico, de análisis-síntesis e inductivo-deductivo. A partir de determinados hitos históricos se establecieron 3 etapas, cada una de ellas con sus aportes y limitaciones; asimismo, se identificaron las regularidades y tendencias, así como los fundamentos que sustentan la necesidad de continuar investigando sobre nuevos enfoques terapéuticos.

The treatment of necrotic immature permanent teeth constitutes a challenge in the pediatric dentistry, and there are multiple therapeutic options to solve this problem. To such effects the present investigation was carried out with the objective of exposing the historical evolution of this treatment, reason why an exhaustive literature review was carried out. The dialectical-materialistic method was assumed as the general one of the investigation and in a particular way, the historical-logical, analysis-synthesis and inductive-deductive methods of documental review. Three stages were established based on certain historical landmarks, each one with its contributions and limitations; also, regularities and tendencies were identified, as well as the foundations that sustain the necessity to continue investigating on new therapeutic approaches.

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INTRODUCTION: This case report demonstrated a challenging clinical case addressed within a multidisciplinary approach to achieve its maintenance, even though had a poor prognosis. It was associated with the endodontic treatment with mucogingival techniques, including periodontal microsurgery and connective tissue graft. CASE PRESENTATION: A patient presented a deep gingival recession with the apex-exposed non-vital tooth with interproximal bone loss (RT2) and without mobility. The treatment involved an initial endodontic approach and periodontal therapy (scaling and root planing), microsurgical techniques with coronally advanced flap, root preparation with PrefGel (24% EDTA), enamel matrix derivatives (Emdogain), and connective tissue graft. As a clinical result, it was verified an increase of keratinized tissue width and gingival thickness, and root coverage (RC), reaching good esthetics and a stable result after 17 months. CONCLUSION: The correct diagnosis and technique selection may affect directly the outcome, especially in challenging cases. Even though there was a poor prognosis, an adequate treatment plan, patient cooperation, and technique mastery help to achieve a high level of RC, esthetic recovering, and successful outcome.

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OBJECTIVE: To perform a systematic review of the literature focused to evaluate in vitro function of prefabricated fiber posts with and without customization by additional auxillary fiber posts and composite resin on the fracture strength of wide or enlarged canals and the failure pattern. METHODS: Six databases were used as primary search sources (PubMed, Scopus, LILACS, SciELO, Science Direct, and Web of Science) and three databases (Open Grey, Open Thesis, and OATD) were used to partially capture the "grey literature". The research included laboratory studies that used human upper anterior teeth aiming to assess the fracture strength and failure pattern of different glass fiber post customizations by additional auxiliary fiber posts or composite resin. The search had no restriction of year, language, and publication status. The risk of bias of the studies was assessed from the criteria established in systematic reviews of laboratory studies. Standardized mean differences were calculated by comparing the mean fracture strengths of customized and non-customized posts. Pooled estimates were calculated by Glass' delta method using the random-effects model. Subtotal estimates were presented according to each type of relining procedure and an overall estimate was described considering all studies combined. RESULTS: The search provided 2291 results, from which six met the eligibility criteria and were included in the qualitative assessment of the review. Only three studies presented a moderate risk of bias. The meta-analysis results showed that the use of auxiliary posts produced higher mean fracture strengths than non-customized posts (SMD = 2.21; 95%CI: 0.74; 3.68), and it was more effective than the use of composite resin to reline the posts. CONCLUSION: Based on laboratories studies, even though has not been observed any difference to a statistically significant level on fracture strength and failure pattern of the customized and non-customized post, future studies should follow a standardized approach to implementation and reporting of data.

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Resumen Introducción: El oscurecimiento de un diente anterior interfiere negativamente en el aspecto de la sonrisa, y varias son las causas que pueden ser responsables por este oscurecimiento. Objetivo: Describir las técnicas de blanqueamiento mixto e inmediato a través del reporte de dos casos clínicos. Caso 1: Individuo de sexo masculino, con Síndrome de Treacher Collins, se quejó sobre alteración cromática del diente 33, verificada mediante examen clínico, radiográficamente presencia de tratamiento endodóntico satisfactorio. Por lo que fue planeado el blanqueamiento interno mediante técnica mixta. Caso 2: Individuo de sexo masculino, con Síndrome de Apert reportó cambio cromático en el diente 22, observado en el examen clínico, radiográficamente presentando tratamiento endodóntico insatisfactorio. Se realizó retratamiento endodóntico y a los 6 meses se realizó blanqueamiento interno mediante técnica inmediata. Conclusión: El blanqueamiento dental ejecutado con las técnicas mixtas e inmediatas, devuelve la armonía de la sonrisa, recuperando el color ideal y elevando la autoestima a los pacientes.

Resumo Introdução: O escurecimento de um dente anterior interfere negativamente na aparência do sorriso, e várias são as causas que podem ser responsáveis por esse escurecimento. Objetivo: Descrever as técnicas clareadoras mista e imediata através do relato de dois casos clínicos. Caso 1: Indivíduo do gênero masculino com Síndrome de Treacher Collins, queixou-se de alteração cromática no dente 33, constatado no exame clínico, radiograficamente apresentando tratamento endodôntico satisfatório. O clareamento interno foi planejado e realizado pela técnica mista. Caso 2: Indivíduo do gênero masculino, com Síndrome de Apert, relatou alteração cromática no dente 22, constatado ao exame clínico, apresentando tratamento endodôntico insatisfatório. Foi realizada a reintervenção endodôntica e após 6 meses, foi realizado clareamento interno pela técnica imediata. Conclusão: O uso das técnicas clareadoras mista e imediata, resulta na devolução da harmonia do sorriso, recuperando a coloração ideal e devolvendo a autoestima aos pacientes.

Abstract Introduction: The darkening of a single anterior tooth negatively affects the smile's appearance, and several factors may cause this darkening. Objective: To describe the mixed and immediate bleaching techniques by reporting two clinical cases. Case 1: A male individual with Treacher Collins Syndrome. He complained of chromatic alteration in tooth 33, which was verified on clinical examination. X-ray imaging showed satisfactory endodontic treatment. Internal bleaching was performed with the mixed technique. Case 2: A male individual with Apert Syndrome reported chromatic alteration in tooth 22, observed on clinical examination. X-ray imaging showed unsatisfactory endodontic treatment. Endodontic retreatment was performed. Six months later, internal whitening was performed immediately. Conclusion: The use of mixed and immediate whitening techniques restores the smile's harmony, the tooth's ideal color, and patients' self-esteem.

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Introdução: A alteração de cor dentária consiste em um dos principais aspectos que corroboram à desarmonia do sorriso. Em situações de dentes não-vitais que apresentem escurecimento, o clareamento dental interno tem sido considerado uma opção conservadora de tratamento, podendo ser efetuado por meio de diferentes técnicas (mediata, imediata e mista). Em quaisquer técnicas, é necessária a confecção de um tampão cervical previamente à aplicação do agente clareador. Objetivo: Consiste em revisar a literatura a respeito do clareamento interno, das principais técnicas pelas quais ele pode ser realizado, sobre a importância do tampão cervical para a prevenção de danos ao dente e para a execução de um tratamento seguro e eficaz. Metodologia: Realizou-se uma busca nas bases de dados eletrônicos PubMed, ScienceDirect, LILACS e SciELO; analisando as publicações entre o período de 2010-2020. Resultados: A técnica mediata consiste em uma das mais utilizadas e indicadas; a imediata, na configuração termocatalítica, encontra-se em desuso, devido à contraindicação do uso do calor. A técnica mista, sendo a combinação das duas técnicas, pode potencializar o resultado clareador. Em todas elas, deve-se efetuar um tampão cervical para evitar o extravasamento do material clareador pelos túbulos dentinários, prevenindo a reabsorção cervical externa, que constitui o principal risco do clareamento interno. Conclusão: Baseado na literatura, todas as técnicas podem ser realizadas, desde que executadas de modo apropriado, seguindo as medidas como a da não aplicação de calor e a da execução do tampão, se adequando às necessidades do paciente a fim de escolher a técnica mais indicada.

Introduction: The change in tooth color is one of the main aspects that corroborate the disharmony of the smile. In situations of non-vital teeth that suffer from darkening, internal tooth whitening has been considered a conservative treatment option and can be carried out through different techniques (mediate, immediate, and mixed). In any of these techniques, it is necessary to make a cervical tampon before the application of the bleaching agent. Objective: To review the literature regarding internal whitening, the main techniques used in this process, the importance of the cervical plug for the prevention of damage to the tooth, and the execution of safe and effective treatment. Methodology: A search was performed in the electronic databases PubMed, ScienceDirect, LILACS, and SciELO, analyzing publications from 2010 to 2020. Results: The mediated technique consists of one of the most used and indicated; the immediate, in the thermocatalytic configuration, has fallen in disuse due to the contraindication of the use of heat. The mixed technique, which is the combination of the two others, can potentiate the whitening result. In all of them, a cervical plug is necessary to avoid the extravasation of the whitening material by the dentinal tubules, preventing external cervical resorption, which is the main risk of internal whitening. Conclusion: Literature suggests all three techniques can be performed if correctly executed, following measures such as the non-application of heat and the execution of the buffer, adapting to the needs of the patient to choose the most suitable technique.

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Objectives: This study aimed to compare the efficiency of three different substances used for the bleaching of non-vital teeth. Methods: Forty bovine teeth were divided into five groups: three test groups (sodium perborate + 20% hydrogen peroxide ­ SPG; 37% carbamide peroxide ­ CPG; 35% hydrogen peroxide ­ HPG) and two control groups (CG1 and CG2). Teeth of the test groups were stained artificially with blood and bleached using the in-office and walking bleach techniques. The efficiency of the bleaching agents was evaluated objectively by comparing the color variables L*, a*, and b* measured spectrophotometrically according to the CIELab system. The data were analyzed by ANOVA and the Tukey test, adopting a 5% level of significance. Results: The results showed a reduction in lightness (L*) after staining and an increase after the bleaching sessions. The values of a* and b* increased after staining and decreased after the application of the bleaching substances. Conclusions: All substances used for non-vital tooth bleaching exhibited the same bleaching efficiency. No significant differences in this efficiency were observed between the bleaching techniques at the end of the experiment. However, in-office bleaching provided the same bleaching result as the walking bleach technique within a shorter period. Clinical significance: Given the increasing demand for esthetics, the use of different bleaching techniques and the variety of whitening agents, oral health professionals should offer evidence-based treatment, more efficient and in less time.

Objetivos: este estudo teve como objetivo comparar a eficiência de três substâncias diferentes utilizadas no clareamento de dentes não vitais. Métodos: quarenta dentes bovinos foram divididos em cinco grupos: três grupos-teste (perborato de sódio + 20% de peróxido de hidrogênio - PS; 37% de peróxido de carbamida - PC; 35% de peróxido de hidrogênio - PH) e dois grupos-controle (CG1 e CG2). Os dentes dos grupos-teste foram pigmentados artificialmente com sangue e clareados usando as técnicas de branqueamento em consultório e walking-bleach. A eficiência dos agentes clareadores foi avaliada objetivamente, comparando-se as variáveis de cor L*, a* e b* medidas espectrofotometricamente de acordo com o sistema CIELab. Os dados foram analisados por ANOVA e teste de Tukey, adotando nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: os resultados mostraram uma redução da luminosidade (L*) após a pigmentação e um aumento após as sessões de clareamento. Os valores de a* e b* aumentaram após a pigmentação e diminuíram após a aplicação das substâncias clareadoras. Conclusões: todas as substâncias utilizadas no clareamento de dente não-vital apresentaram a mesma eficiência. Não foram observadas diferenças significativas nesta eficiência entre as técnicas de branqueamento no final do experimento. No entanto, o branqueamento em consultório forneceu o mesmo resultado de clareamento que a técnica walking-bleach em um período mais curto. Significado clínico: Dada a crescente demanda por estética, o uso de diferentes técnicas de clareamento e a variedade de agentes clareadores, os profissionais de saúde bucal devem oferecer tratamento baseado em evidências, mais eficiente e em menos tempo.

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Introduction: chromatic alterations in devitalized teeth are not rare, being a common cause of aesthetic dissatisfaction on the part of the patient. In endodontically treated teeth that present chromatic alterations, the endodontist should select the whitening agent and the most prudent technique for the resolution of each case. Objective: to emphasize, through the report of two clinical cases, that internal bleaching techniques, whether immediate or mixed, can achieve success when indicated and performed correctly. Case reports: Case 1 - Female subject with incomplete labiopalatine fissure reported a complaint of chromatic alteration in the crown of the tooth 22, found on clinical examination presenting unsatisfactory endodontic treatment. Endodontic reintervention was successfully performed through 2 years of proservation and internal bleaching was performed through the immediate bleaching technique. Case 2 - Male subject with complete unilateral left cleft lip and palate and a history of endodontic treatment in the dental element 21 which presented yellowish staining, internal bleaching was performed by the mixed technique. In both cases, results were successful. Final considerations: bleaching in devitalized teeth using the immediate and mixed whitening techniques recovered the ideal coloration of the dental elements.Introdução: alterações cromáticas em dentes desvitalizados não são raras, sendo motivo comum de insatisfação estética por parte do paciente. Diante do dente tratado endodonticamente que apresenta alteração cromática, o endodontista deve eleger o agente clareador e a técnica mais prudente para resolução de cada caso. Objetivo: enfatizar, através do relato de dois casos clínicos, que as técnicas de clareamento interno, independente se imediata ou mista, podem alcançar o sucesso quando indicadas e realizadas corretamente. Re lato de casos: Caso 1 - indivíduo do gênero feminino com fissura labiopalatina incompleta relatou queixa de alteração cromática na coroa do dente 22, constatado ao exame clínico apresentando tratamento endodôntico insatisfatório. A reintervenção endodôntica foi realizada com sucesso comprovada por meio de proservação durante 2 anos e o clareamento interno foi realizado através da técnica clareadora imediata. Caso 2 - Indivíduo do gênero masculino com fissura labiopalatina completa unilateral esquerda e histórico de tratamento endodôntico no elemento dentário 21 que apresentava coloração amarelada realizou-se o clareamento interno pela técnica mista. Em ambos os casos, o sucesso foi alcançado. Considerações finais: o clareamento em dentes desvitalizados valendo-se da utilização das técnicas clareadoras imediata e mista recuperou a coloração ideal dos elementos dentários.

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Apexification is a procedure performed in young permanent teeth to promote apical closure and root elongation if Hertwig’s epithelial sheath has not been irreversibly damaged. The objective of this article is to describe vertical root fracture as a complication during apexification when using calcium hydroxide for extended periods of time. The patient was a 9-year-old female student who went to the Faculty of Dentistry of the Universidad Andres Bello in Concepcion. She presented strong and spontaneous pain and pressure and swelling on the left cheek. Clinically, the vestibule of the lower left first molar (3.6) was edematous and had pus. Radiographically, lesions and open apices were seen in the apical zone. Diagnosis was pulp necrosis and acute apical abscess. The tooth was trephined to perform intracanal drainage and an oral antibiotic was prescribed. Afterwards, she was referred to the endodontic specialty office. The selected treatment was apexification with calcium hydroxide until achieving the formation of an apical barrier. When the apical formation was observed, a vertical root fracture was discovered as well, confirming that the use of calcium hydroxide should not be prolonged because dehydration processes lead to weakening of the walls and therefore of the tooth...

La apexificación es un procedimiento realizado en dientes permanentes jóvenes que busca un cierre apical y elongación radicular, cuando la vaina epitelial de Hertwig no se encuentre irreversiblemente afectada. El objetivo de este artículo es relacionar a la fractura vertical radicular como una complicación durante una apexificación al trabajar por tiempo prolongado con hidróxido de calcio. Paciente de sexo femenino, estudiante, 9 años, acudió a la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Andrés Bello Sede Concepción, presentó dolor fuerte y espontaneo, presión e hinchazón de la mejilla izquierda. Clínicamente el fondo de vestíbulo del primer molar inferior izquierdo (3.6) edematoso y con contenido purulento. Radiográficamente se observó en la zona apical la presencia de lesiones y ápices abiertos. El diagnóstico fue Necrosis pulpar y Absceso Apical Agudo, se trepanó para realizar drenaje intraconducto y se prescribió medicación antibiótica oral, para luego ser remitida a la especialidad de endodoncia, donde el tratamiento seleccionado fue Apexificación con hidróxido de calcio hasta observar la formación de barrera apical. Al cumplirse el objetivo de formación apical se descubrió una fractura radicular vertical. La presencia de la fractura radicular vertical fue asociada al tiempo de uso del hidróxido de calcio, confirmando que este no debe ser prolongado ya que por procesos de deshidratación lleva al debilitamiento de las paredes y por ende de la pieza dental...

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Las incrustaciones en resina compuesta son una alternativa de bajo costo ante los métodos de obturación directos, frente a las dificultades de la adaptación marginal y la ubicación de contactos proximales, porque permiten otorgar una mejor anatomía dental a la restauración y superar el fenómeno de contracción al polimerizar grandes capas de material por fuera de la cavidad dental. El objetivo del presente artículo fue exponer el uso de la resina compuesta bajo técnica indirecta como una alternativa de fácil manipulación y resultados clínicos considerables ante la afectación estructural de molares. Se presentaron dos casos clínicos de incrustaciones con resina compuesta de tipo inlay onlay en dos molares permanentes afectados estructuralmente, uno de ellos fue tratado endodónticamente. Para la obtención de un troquel de trabajo sobre el que se confecciona la incrustación bajo técnica incremental se obtienen modelos al impresionar con alginato la arcada de los dientes seleccionados, se realiza vaciado en silicona liviana del diente preparado y el resto en yeso piedra tipo III. El proceso de cementación en la cavidad bucal se lleva a cabo con cemento resinoso de doble curado. Las incrustaciones fueron sometidas a un control a los seis meses para evaluar los signos de filtración o desadaptación marginal mediante el secado con aire de la jeringa triple, explorador y radiografías periapicales, que mostraron ausencia de desadaptación o pigmentación marginal. Se concluyó que ante la afectación estructural de molares, las incrustaciones con resina compuesta bajo técnica indirecta fueron de fácil manipulación y se obtuvieron satisfactorios resultados clínicos(AU)

The composite resin inlays are a low cost alternative which seeks improvements to the direct filling methods meet the challenges of the marginal adaptation, location of proximal contacts, allows us to improve the restoration dental anatomy and overcome the phenomenon of contraction at large sections of material polymerized outside the dental cavity. The objective of this article was to show the use of the composite with indirect technique how an alternative to easy handle and significant clinical results with the structural involvement of molars. The article reports two cases of composite resin inlay onlay in two permanent molars structurally affected, one endodontically treated. The collection of models is performed by the arch alginate impression of the teeth selected, making silicone light casting the prepared tooth and the rest in type III dental stone to obtain a die of work on drawing up the inlay in incremental technique. The cementation process oral cavity is carried out with dual cure resin cement. To control at six months for signs of a leak or marginal jet we used air-dried syringe, explorer and periapical X-Ray. The clinical examination and radiographic analysis revealed a good performance of the restorations in the absence of mismatch or marginal pigmentation. In conclusions the use of the composite inlays in molars with structural involvement with indirect technique is an alternative to easy handle and significant clinical results(AU)

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Este estudo teve o objetivo de investigar a influência de diferentes procedimentos restauradores diretos com resina composta e pinos de fibra de vidro, na resistência à fratura de dentes com cavidades Classe IV, tratados endodonticamente e submetidos ao clareamento interno. Quarenta (n=40) incisivos laterais superiores humanos hígidos foram utilizados. Todos os dentes, com exceção do Grupo controle, foram submetidos ao tratamento endodôntico e então divididos em 5 Grupos (n=8): GI: Dentes hígidos; GII: Dentes tratados endodonticamente + resina composta (RC); GIII: Dentes tratados endodonticamente + clareamento com peróxido de hidrogênio (PH) a 35% + RC; GIV: Dentes tratados endodonticamente + Clareamento com PH a 35% + pino de fibra de vidro (Everstick/StichTeck) + RC; GV: Dentes tratados endodonticamente + Clareamento PH a 35% + RC e pino de fibra de vidro (Fibrekor Post; Jeneric Pentron Inc., Wallingford, CT, USA);. Os dentes tratados endodônticamente receberam cortes na coroa simulando uma classe IV e posteriormente restaurações de resina composta. O sistema LED-LASER Whitening Lase Light Plus (DMC Equipamentos Ltda, São Carlos, SP, Brasil) foi utilizado para ativação do agente clareador. Após o processo de clareamento, a restauração provisória e o tampão cervical dos dentes submetidos ao clareamento foram removidos para que cada Grupo fosse submetido ao procedimento restaurador. Após a confecção das restaurações as mesmas foram submetidas ao teste de resistência a fratura, em máquina de ensaios (EMIC). A Análise de Variância apontou efeito significativo de Grupos sobre a resistência (p=0,041). O teste de Tukey foi aplicado nas comparações múltiplas das médias de resistência, identificando somente a média de GIII (dentes tratados endodonticamente + clareamento com PH a 35% + RC) significativamente menor do que a GI ( dentes Hígidos) (p=0,026). Concluiu-se que os dentes com cavidade classe IV, tratados endodonticamentes, submetidos ao clareamento dental interno com PH a 35% com aceleração de luz e restaurados apenas com RC, apresentam resistência a fratura comprometida quando comparado aos dentes hígidos. Quando os dentes tratados endodonticamente forem submetidos ao claremaento interno, o uso de pinos é recomendado, quando o clareamento interno não for realizado, a restauração direta pode ser realizada apenas com RC

This study aimed to investigate the influence of restorative procedures on fracture resistance of teeth with Class IV cavities endodontically treated and submitted to internal bleaching with light source acceleration using LED-LASER system. Forty (n = 40) lateral incisors and healthy humans were used. All teeth, except for the control Group, were submitted to endodontic treatment and then divided into 5 Groups (n = 8): GI: healthy teeth, GII: endodontically treated teeth + composite, GIII: Teeth whitening endodontically treated with PH 35% + composite, GIV: Teeth whitening endodontically treated with PH 35% glass fiber post (Everstick / StichTeck) + composite, GV: Teeth whitening endodontically treated PH 35% + composite fiber and glass post (Fibrekor Post; Jeneric Pentron Inc., Wallingford, CT, USA). The crow of endodontically treated tooth was cut simulating a Class IV. The system LED LASER-Light Plus Whitening Lase (DMC Equipment Ltda, São Carlos, SP, Brazil) was used to activate the bleaching agent. After the whitening process, the buffer cervical and the temporary restoration of teeth submitted to bleaching have been removed so that each Group was subjected to the restorative procedure. After restorations the specimens were subjected to the same fracture toughness test, in a testing machine (EMIC). Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) showed significant effect on the resistance Group (p = 0.041). The Tukey test was applied in multiple comparisons for resistance means values, identifying only the mean of GIII (endodontically treated teeth bleaching with PH 35% + composite) significantly lower than GI (healthy teeth) (p = .026). It was concluded that teeth endodonticamentes treated with cavity class IV, subjected to internal dental bleaching with PH 35% and only restored with RC, have lower fracture toughness when compared to healthy teeth. When endodontically teeth were submitted to internal bleaching use of pins is recommended. And when internal bleaching is not carried out, the direct restoration can be done only with RC

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