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Laminate veneer removal is becoming a routine procedure at the dental clinic and the use of laser can facilitate its removal. This work aimed to evaluate the morphological, elemental, and optical changes in the remaining enamel after veneer removal using Er,Cr:YSGG laser. Forty-four enamel slabs were prepared and randomly distributed into nine experimental groups, for bonding using lithium disilicate laminates with three different luting agents (Variolink Veneer, RelyX U200, and RelyX Veneer). Then each agent was debonded using Er,Cr:YSGG laser (2.78 µm) using two different protocols:3.5 W, 48.14 J/cm2 , 20 Hz non-contact and 3.0 W, 48.14 J/cm2 , 20 Hz non-contact. The morphological, optical, and elemental analysis of enamel was performed before cementation and after laser debonding, using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The level of statistical significance adopted was 5%. The EDS analysis of enamel after debonding revealed a significant increase in silane and carbon, as well as a decrease in calcium and phosphate contents. Analysis showed the presence of residual cement in most experimental groups but the morphological analysis showed alteration of the enamel's prisms only in the groups that used RelyX Veneer and Variolink Veneer cements. There was no evidence of deleterious morphological changes resulting from irradiation. However, an increase in the optical attenuation coefficient by the OCT was observed due to the presence of the remaining cement. It can be concluded that the Er,Cr:YSGG laser, in the mean powers used, is efficient for veneer removal without causing deleterious effects for the enamel.
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Colagem Dentária , Lasers de Estado Sólido , Esmalte Dentário , Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura , Projetos PilotoRESUMO
INTRODUCCIÓN: El grabado ácido total constituye una técnica fiable para asegurar la adhesión en el esmalte. Con una excelente adhesión al esmalte del borde cavo superficial de la preparación cavitaria se podría evitar la aparición de la filtración marginal, es por esto que se desarrolló una técnica que asegure crear un patrón eficaz de grabado en el esmalte, resultando en mayor cantidad de microrretenciones y por lo tanto, en una mejor adhesión micromecánica. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: En el presente estudio se utilizaron 5 dientes, todos terceros molares sanos recientemente extraídos, que fueron limpiados y cavitados para luego ser cortados por la mitad y separados en 2 grupos. El grupo A que recibiría la técnica de grabado ácido convencional y el grupo B que recibiría una variación de la técnica en 2 tiempos operatorios. Todas las muestras fueron llevadas al microscopio electrónico de barrido para observar si existen diferencias en la microestructura obtenida en cuanto al esmalte. RESULTADOS: Se observaron diferencias entre las superficies adamantinas de un mismo diente, al ser grabadas con los diferentes métodos, existiendo un patrón de grabado con mayor definición y porosidad en las muestras sometidas a grabado ácido en 2 tiempos operatorios. CONCLUSIÓN: Existen diferencias microestructurales entre las superficies adamantinas obtenidas tras el grabado según la técnica convencional y las obtenidas mediante el grabado en 2 tiempos operatorios
INTRODUCTION: Total acid etch is a reliable technique for ensuring adhesion to enamel, providing a durable adhesive interface between enamel surface and composite restoration, in order to prevent the development of micro-leakage. A variation of the etching technique was developed to create an effective and regular etching pattern. This could result in large amounts of retentions and higher surface porosity, leading to better micromechanical adhesion. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A study was conducted on Àve healthy, recently extracted third molars. They were cleaned and cavitated before being cut in half and separated into two groups. Group A received conventional etching technique and group B received a variation of the technique in a two-step procedure. All samples were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) order to observe the differences in enamel microstructure between both groups. RESULTS: There were differences between the surfaces of the same tooth when etched using the different methods. There was a pattern with greater deÀnition and porosity in the samples subjected to two-step acid etching. CONCLUSION: There where microstructural differences on the enamel surfaces between samples etched by a conventional technique and those using a two-step acid etching