Reliability of ICDAS to Detect Occlusal Caries among Master's Degree students of Dentistry / Confiabilidade do ICDAS para Detectar Cárie Oclusal Entre Mestrandos de Odontologia

The objective of this study was to investigate the reproducibility of the International System for the Detection and Evaluation of Caries (ICDAS) for the diagnosis of caries by students of the Master's Degree in Dentistry (n = 25). The occlusal surfaces of human third molars (n = 14) were evaluated by twenty-five (n = 25) students using the ICDAS index and later a questionnaire was applied on demographic and professional context data. The dental crowns were sectioned in mesial to distal direction to obtain slices of 1mm in thickness which were observed in a stereomicroscope (40X) to identify the greatest extension of caries lesion. Data were analyzed by the Chi-Square, Fisher's Exact and Spearman's Correlation Coefficient at a significance level of 5%. There was an influence in the diagnosis of caries among students and teeth, where the majority of those who declared themselves to be safe missed the diagnosis. There was variability between the diagnosis and the proposed treatment for caries, with a better diagnosis for tooth VII and less for X; greater fit for treatment of teeth XIII, XIV and lower for IV, VI. The histological cut showed that the teeth were more affected by caries than the ICDAS. It was concluded that the ICDAS reproducibility was partially satisfactory when the occlusal surface was evaluated by the master's degree students. (AU).

Este trabalho teve o objetivo de investigar a reprodutibilidade do Sistema Internacional de Detecção e Avaliação de Cárie (ICDAS) para o diagnóstico da cárie, por estudantes de curso de Mestrado em Odontologia (n=25). As superfícies oclusais de terceiros molares humanos (n=14) foram avaliadas por vinte e cinco (n=25) estudantes, utilizando o índice ICDAS, e posteriormente foi aplicado questionário sobre dados demográficos e de contexto profissional. As coroas dentárias foram seccionadas no sentido mésio distal para obter fatias de 1 mm de espessura, que foram observadas em estereomicroscópio (40X) para identificar a maior extensão da lesão de cárie. Os dados foram analisados pelos Testes Qui-Quadrado, Exato de Fisher e Coeficiente de Correlação de Spearman, em nível de significância de 5%. Houve influência do grau de instrução dos estudantes no diagnóstico da cárie em relação ao dente avaliado e a maioria que se declarou segura errou o diagnóstico. Houve variabilidade entre o diagnóstico e o tratamento proposto para a cárie, com maior acerto para diagnóstico do dente VII e menor para o X; maior acerto para tratamento dos dentes XIII, XIV e menor para IV, VI. O corte histológico mostrou que os dentes estavam mais comprometidos pela cárie que o ICDAS. Concluiu-se que a reprodutibilidade do ICDAS foi satisfatória quando a superfície oclusal foi avaliada pelos mestrandos. (AU).

Effect of Polyacrylic Acid Conditioning on the Longevity of Bonding of Self - Adhesive Resin Cement to Dentin / Efeito do Condicionamento com Ácido Poliacrílico na Longevidade da Adesão de Cimento Resinoso Autoadesivo à Dentina

Bonding of fiber posts using self-adhesive resin cement to radicular dentin is controversial. The aim was to evaluate the effect of conditioning of polyacrylic acid on the longevity of bonding of self-adhesive resin cement to dentin. Thirty six single rooted pre molars were divided into 3 groups (n=12) ARC: ScotchBond Multi Purpose + RelyX™ARC; U: RelyX™U200; PU: 11.5% Polyacrylic acid + RelyX™U200. After conditioning of the dentin, the resin cement and the post were inserted and light-activated for 60s (1200mw/cm2 ) and stored in distilled water (24h/37ºC). Two discs of 1 mm thickness were obtained from each root-third and tested in push-out (0.5mm/min) after 24 hours and 6 months. For statistical purposes, the data from the root-thirds were grouped and the bond strength (in MPa) was analyzed using Two-Way Analysis of Variance and Tukey's post-hoc test at 5%. The power of the test was calculated. The bonding of the U at 6 months was higher than PU at both times (p<0.001). There were no differences for time (p=0.153) or for the interaction of treatment x time (p=0.090). Adhesive fractures between the cement and dentin were prevalent. The power test was 0.97. The bonding of the RelyX™U200 was influenced by the dentin pre-treatment with poliacrylic acid and the bonding of all groups remained stable for 6 months. (AU).

A adesão de pino de fibra de vidro com cimento resinoso autoadesivo à dentina é controversa. Foi objetivo avaliar o efeito do condicionamento da dentina com ácido poliacrílico na longevidade da adesão de cimento resinoso autoadesivo. Trinta e seis raízes de pré-molares uni radiculados foram divididas em 3 grupos (n=12) ARC: ScotchBond Multi Purpose + RelyX™ARC; U: RelyX™U200; PU: Ácido poliacrílico 11,5% + RelyX™U200. Após condicionamento da dentina, o cimento resinoso e o pino de fibra de vidro foram inseridos, fotoativados por 60s (1200mw/cm2 ) e armazenados em água destilada (24h/37ºC). Dois discos de dentina de 1 mm de espessura foram obtidos de cada terço radicular e testados em push-out (0.5mm/min) após 24 houras e 6 meses. Para análise estatística, os dados dos terços radiculares foram agrupados e resistência adesiva (em MPa) analisada por Análise de Variância de dois fatores e teste de Tukey a 5%. O poder do teste foi calculado. A adesão de the U após 6 meses foi maior que a de PU nos dois períodos (p<0,001). Não houve diferença para o fator tempo (p=0,153) nem para a interação tratamento x tempo (p=0,090). Fraturas adesivas prevaleceram entre cimento e dentina. O poder do teste calculado foi de 0,97. A adesão do RelyX™U200 foi influenciada pelo pré-tratamento da dentina com ácido poliacrílico e a adesão de todos os grupos se manteve estável até 6 meses. (AU).

Adesão do Selante Clinpro™ XT à Superfície Oclusal de Molares Decíduos: Avaliação Longitudinal / Clinpro ™ XT Sealant Adhesion to the Occlusal Surface of Primary Molars: Longitudinal Evaluation

The study aims to evaluate the bond strength of sealants on deciduous molars. Clinpro ™ XT, Vitremer ™, Fluroshield and Optibond FL materials were applied to the occlusal surface of 40 deciduous lower molars (n = 5). The teeth were prepared for the micro tensile test, obtaining a specimen in a stick format with a cross-sectional area of 0.8 mm2 . After 24 hours and 6 months of restorative procedures, the specimens were traversed in universal test machine. The statistical analysis used the tooth as experimental unit, considering the adhesive and mixed fractures data, through Variance Analysis of repeated measures and Tukey tests (α = 0.05). There was a difference among the adhesion of the materials in 24 h, with higher union strength for Optibond FL (31.20 ± 1.36 MPa), significantly higher than that of Clinpro ™ XT (20.23 ± 1.16 MPa), Fluroshield (24.61 ± 2.76 MPa) and Vitremer™ (21.31 ± 2.32 MPa), which were similar. After 6 months of storage, the Clinpro ™ XT bond strength remained (22.18 ± 2.91 MPa), Optibond FL decreased (20.77 ± 1.53 MPa), but remained similar to that of Clinpro ™ XT in 6 months. The lowest adhesion values at 6 months were of Fluroshield (11.14 ± 1.98 Mpa) and Vitremer (5.29 ± 0.58 Mpa). It was concluded that the bond strength of the sealants to the occlusal surface of the deciduous molars was influenced by the material, with Clinpro ™ XT being the only material that maintained the bond strength values after 6 months. (AU).

O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a adesão de selantes em molares decíduos. Os materiais Clinpro™ XT, VitremerTM, Fluroshield e Optibond FL foram aplicados na superfície oclusal de 40 molares inferiores decíduos (n=5). Os dentes foram preparados para o ensaio de microtração, com obtenção de corpo-de-prova em formato de palito com área de seção transversal de 0,8 mm2 . Após 24 horas e 6 meses da realização dos procedimentos restauradores, os espécimes foram tracionados em máquina de ensaio universal. A análise estatística usou como unidade experimental o dente, considerando os dados de fraturas adesivas e mistas, pelos testes de Análise de Variância de medidas repetidas e Tukey (α=0,05). Houve diferença entre a adesão dos materiais em 24 h, com maior resistência de união para o Optibond FL (31,20 ±1,36 MPa), significativamente maior que a do Clinpro™ XT (20,23 ±1,16 MPa); Fluroshield (24,61 ±2,76 MPa) e VitremerTM (21,31 ±2,32 MPa) foram semelhantes. Decorridos 6 meses de armazenamento, a resistência de união do Clinpro™ XT se manteve (22,18 ±2,91 MPa) e a do Optibond FL diminuiu (20,77 ±1,53 MPa) mas se manteve semelhante à do Clinpro™ XT em 6 meses. Os menores valores de adesão em 6 meses foram do Fluroshield (11,14 ±1,98 Mpa) e do Vitremer (5,29 ±0,58 Mpa). Concluiu-se que a resistência de união dos selantes à superfície oclusal dos molares decíduos foi influenciada pelo material, sendo o Clinpro™ XT o único material que manteve os valores de resistência de união após 6 meses. (AU).

Influence of Surface Treatments and Adhesive Systems on Lithium Disilicate Microshear Bond Strength

Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the microshear bond strength of ceramic prosthetic structures reinforced by lithium disilicate cemented with resin cement under conditions of different surface treatments and adhesive systems. Seventy-two rectangular blocks of lithium disilicate (6.5 mm long × 5 mm wide × 1 mm thick) were fabricated, air abraded with 50-μm Al2O3 particles and divided into six groups (n=12) depending on the surface pretreatments. The groups were as follows: 10HF/S/SBM: 10% hydrofluoric acid etched for 20 s (10HF) + silane (S) + Adper Scotchbond Multi-Purpose (SBM); 10HF/S/SB: 10HF + S + Single Bond Universal (SB); 10HF/SBM; 10HF/SB; S/SBM and S/SB. Two 1-mm-long plastic tubes were placed on the specimens, filled with RelyX ARC resin cement and cured for 20 s per tube. The plastic tube was removed, and the microshear bond strength was tested. Data were submitted to analysis of variance and Tukey's tests (α=0.05). Fractured specimens were observed under optical microscopy. For both adhesives, the bond strengths (MPa) of groups treated with acid-etching and silane (10HF/S/SB: 24.82, 10HF/S/SBM: 24.90) were higher (p<0.001) than those of groups treated with acid-etching (10HF/SB: 16.47, 10HF/SBM: 19.94) only or only silane (S/SB: 18.42, S/SBM: 13.24). All groups showed a predominance of failure adhesive. The silanization should be a clinical step in cementing ceramic structures reinforced by lithium disilicate, even with the application of universal adhesive that contains silane in its formulation.

Resumo O objetivo neste estudo foi avaliar a resistência de união ao microcisalhamento de estruturas protéticas cerâmicas reforçadas por dissilicato de lítio cimentadas com cimento resinoso sob diferentes tratamentos de superfície e sistemas adesivos. Setenta e duas barras retangulares de dissilicato de lítio (6,5 mm de comprimento × 5 mm de largura × 1 mm de espessura) foram fabricadas, tratados com partículas de Al2O3 (50 μm) e dividido em seis grupos (n=12) dependendo dos pré-tratamentos de superfície. Os grupos foram como se segue: 10HF/S/SBM: condicionamento com ácido fluorídrico 10% durante 20 s (10HF) + silano (S) + Adper Scotchbond Multi-Purpose (SBM); 10HF/S/SB: 10HF + S + Single Bond Universal (SB); 10HF/SBM; 10HF/SB; S/SBM; e S/SB. Dois tubos plásticos cilíndricos de 1 mm de comprimento foram colocados sobre os espécimes, preenchidos com cimento RelyX ARC e fotoativado durante 20 s por tubo. Os tubos plásticos foram removidos e a resistência de união ao microcisalhamento foi testada. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e ao teste de Tukey (α=0,05). Espécimes fraturados foram observados sob microscopia óptica. Para ambos os adesivos, a resistência de união (MPa) dos grupos tratados com condicionamento ácido e silano (10HF/S/SB: 24,82, 10HF/S/SBM: 24,90) foram superiores (p<0.001) aos grupos tratados com condicionamento ácido apenas (10HF/SB: 16,47, 10HF/SBM: 19,94) ou apenas silano (S/SB: 18,42, S/SBM: 13,24). Todos os grupos apresentaram uma predominância de falha adesiva. A silanização deve ser um passo clínico em cimentação de estruturas cerâmicas reforçadas por dissilicato de lítio, mesmo com a aplicação do adesivo universal que contém em sua formulação um silano.

Efeito da Temperatura de Evaporação do Solvente na Longevidade da Adesão de Adesivos Autocondicionantes à Dentina / Effect of Solvent Evaporation Temperature on Bonding Longevity of All-In-One Adhesives to Dentin

Avaliou-se a durabilidade da adesão de adesivos autocondicionantes à dentina após evaporação dos solventes com jato de ar frio e quente. Os sistemas adesivos Clearfil 3S Bond e OptiBond All-In-One foram aplicados em superfícies planas de dentina, a evaporação dos solventes feita com ar quente (60±2 o C) ou ar frio (20±2 o C), seguindo-se fotoativação (600mW/cm2 por 10 s) e restauração com compósito (3 x 2 mm). Após armazenagem em água destilada (24 horas / 37 o C), as amostras foram seccionadas para obtenção de paralelogramos de 0,8 mm2 para testar em tração (0,5mm/min) em 24 horas e 6 meses. Dois paralelogramos de cada grupo experimental foram preparados para observar a nanoinfiltração na interface com a dentina. Os valores médios da resistência adesiva (em MPa) de cada grupo foram tratados por Análise de Variância de três fatores e teste de Tukey (5%), sendo o dente a unidade experimental. Foi observada maior adesão após evaporação dos solventes com ar quente (p=0.000) no tempo de 24 horas de armazenagem (0.003). Não houve diferenças para o tipo de adesivo (p=0.343) e nem para a interação adesivo X tempo X temperatura de evaporação do solvente (p>0,05). Concluiu-se que a durabilidade da adesão foi influenciada pela temperatura de evaporação do jato de ar

To evaluate the bonding longevity of one-step self-etch adhesive systems to dentin, after solvent evaporation with warm or cold airstream. Clearfil 3S Bond and OptiBond All-In-One adhesives were applied on flat dentin surfaces, solvent evaporation was performed with a warm (60±2 o C) or cold air (20±2 o C), the surfaces were light cured (600mW/cm2 during 10 s), and blocks of compositeres min were built (3 x 2mm). After storage in distilled water (24-hour at 37 o C), the samples were sectioned into 0.8 mm2 sticks and tested in tensile (0.5 mm/min) at 24-hour and 6-month periods. Two sticks from each experimental group were prepared for nanoleakage observation of the bond interface. The mean bond strength values of experimental groups (in MPa) were subjected to a three- way Analysis of Variance and post-hoc Tukey´s test (5%), using tooth as the experimental unit. Higher bond strength was observed with warm air (p=0.000) for solvent evaporation, and 24 hour of water storage (0.003. No significant differences were observed for both the adhesive systems (p=0.343) and interactions.The bonding durability was influenced by the air temperature for solvent evaporation

Efeito de um Agente Dessensibilizante na Rugosidade do Esmalte Após Clareamento / Effects of Desensitizing Agent on the Enamel Roughness after Bleaching

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a rugosidade superficial do esmalte dental hígido, submetido ao tratamento clareador de consultório e posterior aplicação de um agente dessensibilizante. Para este estudo, foram utilizados 40 incisivos bovinos para a obtenção de 60 fragmentos de esmalte (4 x 4 x 3 mm). Os blocos de esmalte foram preparados para a determinação da rugosidade inicial. Em seguida, as amostras foram dividas em 4 grupos experimentais (n=8): G1 - Grupo controle ? sem tratamento clareador, G2 - Peróxido de Hidrogênio a 35%, G3 - Peróxido de Hidrogênio a 35% + Dessensibilizante, G4 ? Agente dessensibilizante. Foram realizadas 3 aplicações, 15 minutos cada, do gel clareador e em seguida, de acordo com os grupos experimentais foi aplicado o agente dessensibilizante por 10 minutos. No fim dos tratamentos as amostras foram novamente submetidas a leitura da rugosidade de superfície. Os dados foram tabulados e submetidos a ANOVA (2 fatores), considerando os fatores tratamento e tempo. Os valores médios de rugosidade (Ra) obtidos (desvio padrão) foram: G1 inicial 0,17 (0,09) e final 0,18 (0,09); G2 inicial 0,15 (0,06) e final 0,21 (0,06); G3 inicial 0,13 (0,07) e final 0,18 (0,04) e G4 inicial 0,14 (0,08) e final 0,16 (0,08). A análise estatística dos dados revelou que não houve diferença estatisticamente significante antes e após a aplicação do agente dessensibilizante e gel clareador. Desta forma, podemos concluir que o clareamento de consultório, utilizando peróxido de hidrogênio a 35%, e aplicação de um agente dessensibilizante não altera a rugosidade superficial do esmalte dental.

The clinical evaluation of restorations in anterior teeth becomes essential due to the current aesthetic and functional appreciation by patients with regard to the appearance of the smile and oral health maintenance. The aim of this study was to perform a clinical evaluation of direct The aim of this study was to evaluate the intact enamel surface submitted to office bleaching followed by desensitizing agent application. For this study, 40 bovine incisors were used to obtain 60 enamel blocks (4 x 4 x 3 mm). The enamel blocks were prepared to determine initial surface roughness. Then, the samples were divided into four experimental groups (n = 8): G1 ? control group, no bleaching; G2 ? 35% hydrogen peroxide; G3 ? 35% hydrogen peroxide + desensitizing agent; G4 - desensitizing agent. The bleaching agent was applied for three times, 15 min each application and then the desensitizing agent was applied for 10 minutes according to the experimental groups. After treatments, the samples were again subjected to analysis of surface roughness. Data were tabulated and analyzed by ANOVA (two-way), considering the factors: time and treatment. The mean values (standard deviation) of roughness (Ra) were: G1 initial 0.17 (0.09) and final 0.18 (0.09); G2 initial 0.15 (0.06) and final 0.21 (0.06); G3 initial 0.13 (0.07) and final 0.18 (0.04) e G4 initial 0.14 (0.08) and final 0.16 (0.08). Data analysisrevealed no significant difference before and after applications of bleaching agent and desensitizing gel. Thus, we can conclude that office bleaching using 35% hydrogen peroxide and desensitizing agent application does not alter the tooth enamel surface roughness.

Bonding durability of dental sealants to deciduous and permanent teeth

AIM: To evaluate the bonding durability of materials used as sealants on different dentitions. METHODS: Deciduous (D) and permanent (P) molars were divided into four groups (n=5) and sealed with Fluroshield (F) and OptiBond FL (FL). Blocks of composite resin were built, stored in distilled water (24 h/37 °C), sectioned into 0.8 mm2 and tested at tensile (0.5 mm/min) after 24 h and 6 months. The fractures were observed and classified into adhesive, cohesive or mixed types. The data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and Tukey test (α=5%), with tooth as the experimental unit. RESULTS: There were differences for dentition (p=0.0097), dental sealant (p=0.0019) and time (p=0.0001). At 24h the highest bond strength was observed for OptiBond FL on deciduous and permanent teeth, similar to Fluroshield at both dentitions. After 6 months the bond strength of OptiBond FL did not decrease in the permanent teeth, but decreased similar to Fluroshield in deciduous teeth, the bond strength of Fluroshield decreased similarly in both dentitions. CONCLUSIONS: The bond strength of dental sealants varied with the experimental conditions...

Comparison of frictional resistance between self-ligating and conventional brackets tied with elastomeric and metal ligature in orthodontic archwires

OBJECTIVE: To compare the frictional resistance between self-ligating and conventional brackets tied to different types of wire. MATERIAL AND METHODS : Abzil Kirium Capelozza (Pattern I) and Easy Clip (Roth prescription) incisor brackets were used. An elastomeric ligature or a ligating wire 0.10-in was used to ligate the wire to the Abzil bracket. Three types of orthodontic archwire alloys were assessed: 0.016-in NiTi wire, 0.016 x 0.021-in NiTi wire and 0.019 x 0.025-in steel wire. Ten observations were carried out for each bracket-archwire angulation combination. Brackets were mounted in a special appliance, positioned at 90 degrees in relation to the wire and tested in two angulations. Frictional test was performed in a Universal Testing Machine at 5 mm/min and 10 mm of displacement. The means (MPa) were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey's test set at 5% of significance. The surfaces of wires and brackets were observed at SEM. RESULTS: Steel-tied brackets (16.48 ± 8.31) showed higher means of frictional resistance than elastomeric-tied brackets (4.29 ± 2.16 ) and self-ligating brackets (1.66 ± 1.57) (P < 0.05), which also differed from each other (P < 0.05). As for the type of wire, 0.019 x 0.025-in steel wire (5.67 ± 3.97) showed lower means (P < 0.05) than 0.16-in NiTi wire (8.26 ± 10.92) and 0.016 x 0.021-in NiTi wire (8.51 ± 7.95), which did not differ from each other (P > 0.05). No statistical differences (P > 0.05) were found between zero (7.76 ± 8.46) and five-degree (7.19 ± 7.93) angulations. CONCLUSIONS: Friction was influenced not only by the type of bracket, but also by the ligating systems. Different morphological aspects were observed for the brackets and wires studied .

OBJETIVO: comparar a resistência ao atrito entre braquetes autoligáveis e braquetes convencionais, variando o tipo de fio. MÉTODOS: foram usados braquetes incisivos Abzil Kirium Capelozza e Easy Clip. Uma ligadura elastomérica ou um fio ligável de 0,010" foi usado para ligação do fio no braquete Abzil. Três tipos de ligas de fio ortodôntico foram avaliadas: fio de NiTi de 0,016"; fio de NiTi de 0,016" x 0,022"; e fio de aço de 0,019" x 0,025". Dez observações foram feitas para cada combinação "braquete-fio-inclinação". Os braquetes foram montados em um aparelho especial, posicionados a 90° em relação ao fio, e testados em duas inclinações. O teste de atrito foi realizado na máquina universal de ensaios, a 5mm/min e com 10mm de deslocamento. As médias (em MPa) foram submetidas aos testes ANOVA e de Tukey, a 5% de significância. As superfícies dos fios e dos braquetes foram observadas no MEV. RESULTADOS: o braquete com amarrilhos metálicos (16,48 ± 8,31MPa) apresentou médias mais altas que o braquete com ligaduras elastoméricas (4,29 ± 2,16MPa) e o braquete autoligável (1,66 ± 1,57) (p < 0,05), os quais também diferiram entre si (p < 0,05). Quanto ao tipo do fio, o fio de aço de 0,019" x 0,025" (5,67 ± 3,97MPa) apresentou médias mais baixas (p < 0,05) que os fios de NiTi de 0,016" (8,26 ± 10,92MPa) e de 0,016" x 0,022" (8,51 ± 7,95), os quais não diferiram entre si (p > 0,05). Nenhuma diferença estatística (p > 0,05) foi encontrada entre inclinações de zero (7,76 ± 8,46) e cinco (7,19 ± 7,93) graus. Concluão: o atrito foi influenciado pelo tipo de braquete e sistemas de ligaduras. Diferentes aspectos morfológicos foram observados para os braquetes e fios estudados. .

Influence of exposure time to saliva and antioxidant treatment on bond strength to enamel after tooth bleaching: an in situ study

Objectives: This study evaluated the influence of different exposure times to saliva in situ in comparison with an antioxidant treatment on composite resin bond strength to human enamel restored after tooth bleaching. Material and Methods: Forty human teeth specimens measuring 5x5 mm were prepared and randomly allocated into 5 groups with 8 specimens each: Gct (control group, restored on unbleached enamel); Gbl (restored immediately after bleaching); Gsa (bleached, treated with 10% sodium ascorbate gel for 60 min and restored); G7d (bleached, exposed to saliva in situ for 7 days and restored); and G14d (bleached, exposed to saliva in situ for 14 days and restored). Restored samples were cut into 0.8 mm2 sticks that were tested in microtensile. Specimens were microscopically analyzed and failure modes were classified as adhesive, cohesive, or mixed. Pretest and cohesive failures were not considered in the statistical analysis, which was performed with one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post-hoc test (α=0.05), with the dental specimen considered as the experimental unit. Results: Mean bond strength results found for Gbl in comparison with Gct indicated that bleaching significantly reduced enamel adhesiveness (P<0.01). However, no statistically significant differences were found between Gct, Gsa and G7d (P>0.05). Bond strength found for G14d was significantly higher than for Gsa (P<0.01). Fractures modes were predominantly of a mixed type. Conclusions: Bonding strength to bleached enamel was immediately restored with the application of sodium ascorbate and exposure to human saliva in situ for at least 7 days. Best results were obtained with exposure to human saliva in situ for 14 days. Treatment with sodium ascorbate gel for 60 min may be recommended in cases patients cannot wait for at least 7 days for adhesive techniques to be performed. .

Six-month evaluation of a resin/dentin interface created by methacrylate and silorane-based materials

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the micro-tensile bond strength of methacrylate resin systems to a silorane-based restorative system on dentin after 24 hours and six months water storage. Material and Methods: The restorative systems Adper Single Bond 2/Filtek Z350 (ASB), Clearfil SE Bond/Z350 (CF), Adper SE Plus/Z350 (ASEP) and P90 Adhesive System/Filtek P90 (P90) were applied on flat dentin surfaces of 20 third molars (n=5). The restored teeth were sectioned perpendicularly to the bonding interface to obtain sticks (0.8 mm2) to be tested after 24 hours (24 h) and 6 months (6 m) of water storage, in a universal testing machine at 0.5 mm/min. The data was analyzed via two-way Analysis of Variance/Bonferroni post hoc tests at 5% global significance. Results: Overall outcomes did not indicate a statistical difference for the resin systems (p=0.26) nor time (p=0.62). No interaction between material × time was detected (p=0.28). Mean standard-deviation in MPa at 24 h and 6 m were: ASB 31.38 (4.53) and 30.06 (1.95), CF 34.26 (3.47) and 32.75 (4.18), ASEP 29.54 (4.14) and 33.47 (2.47), P90 30.27 (2.03) and 31.34 (2.19). Conclusions: The silorane-based system showed a similar performance to methacrylate-based materials on dentin. All systems were stable in terms of bond strength up to 6 month of water storage.

Effect of different surface penetrating sealants on the roughness of a nanofiller composite resin

This study evaluated the effectiveness of different sealants applied to a nanofiller composite resin. Forty specimens of Filtek Z-350 were obtained after inserting the material in a 6x3 mm stainless steel mold followed by light activation for 20 s. The groups were divided (n=10) according to the surface treatment applied: Control group (no surface treatment), Fortify, Fortify Plus and Biscover LV. The specimens were subjected to simulated toothbrushing using a 200 g load and 250 strokes/min to simulate 1 week, 1, 3 and 6 months and 1 and 3 years in the mouth, considering 10,000 cycles equivalent to 1 year of toothbrushing. Oral-B soft-bristle-tip toothbrush heads and Colgate Total dentifrice at a 1:2 water-dilution were used. After each simulated time, surface roughness was assessed in random triplicate readings. The data were submitted to two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test at a 95% confidence level. The specimens were observed under scanning electron microscopy (SEM) after each toothbrushing cycle. The control group was not significantly different (p>0.05) from the other groups, except for Fortify Plus (p<0.05), which was rougher. No significant differences (p>0.05) were observed at the 1-month assessment between the experimental and control groups. Fortify and Fortify Plus presented a rougher surface over time, differing from the baseline (p<0.05). Biscover LV did not differ (p>0.05) from the baseline at any time. None of the experimental groups showed a significantly better performance (p>0.05) than the control group at any time. SEM confirmed the differences found during the roughness testing. Surface penetrating sealants did not improve the roughness of nanofiller composite resin.

Este estudo avaliou a efetividade de diferentes selantes aplicados a uma resina nanoparticulada. Quarenta espécimes de Filtek Z-350 foram obtidos depois da inserção do material em um molde de aço inoxidável seguido por fotoativação por 20 s. Os grupos foram divididos (n=10) de acordo com o tratamento superficial aplicado: Grupo controle (sem tratamento superficial), Fortify, Fortify Plus ou Biscover LV. Os espécimes foram submetidos a escovação simulada usando uma carga de 200 g e 250 ciclos/min para simular 1 semana, 1, 3 e 6 meses e 1 e 3 anos, considerando que 10.000 ciclos equivalem a um ano de escovação. Escovas Oral-B de cabeça macia e dentifrício Colgate Total diluído a 1:2 em água foram utilizados. Depois de cada período de simulação, a rugosidade superficial foi medida em triplicata. Os dados foram submetidos à ANOVA de dois fatores e ao teste de Tukey com nível de 95% de confiança. Os espécimes foram observados em microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) depois de cada ciclo de escovação. O grupo controle não foi diferente (p>0,05) que os outros grupos, exceto pelo Fortify Plus (p<0,05), que foi mais rugoso. Nenhuma diferença (p>0,05) foi observada em 1 mês de simulação entre os grupos experimentais e o controle. Fortify e Fortify Plus apresentaram rugosidade regular com o tempo, diferindo da inicial em todos os tempos. Nenhum dos grupos selados mostrou melhor desempenho (p>0,05) que o grupo controle em qualquer um dos tempos. MEV ressaltou as diferenças encontradas durante o teste de rugosidade. Selantes de penetração de superfície não melhoram a rugosidade da resina nanoparticulada.

Condições de saúde bucal de 135 idosos independentes cadastrados nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde de Londrina - PR / Oral health status of 135 independent elderly people enrolled in Basic Health Units in Londrina - PR

Objetivo - Avaliar a prevalência de cárie dentária e edentulismo e investigar sua associação com fatores sociodemográficos em uma amostrade 135 idosos independentes, cadastrados nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde do município de Londrina, PR. Métodos - Para avaliação da condição dentária foi utilizado o índice CPO-D, seguindo-se os critérios de diagnóstico definidos pela OMS. As características sociodemográficas foram obtidas através de entrevistas pessoais com os idosos. Na análise estatística dos dados foram utilizados os testes: Qui-quadrado, Mann Whitney e Kruskall Wallis. O nível de significância foi fixado em 5%. Resultados - O índice CPOD médio foi de 27,2 (DP = 6,8), com maior participação dos dentes perdidos, correspondendo a 86,4% dos dentes afetados, seguidos pelos dentes obturados (9,8%) e, por último, pelos cariados (3,8%). Foi detectada diferença estatisticamente significante entre os sexos (p = 0.016), com as mulheres apresentando mais dentes perdidos (componente P = 25,4; DP = 8,1) que os homens (componente P = 20,5; DP = 11,6). A prevalência de edentulismofoi de 45,2% e mostrou-se diretamente associada à idade mais elevada (p = 0,011), menor escolaridade (p = 0,006) e às menores classes econômicas (p = 0,05). Conclusões - Os indicadores sociodemográficos exerceram importante influência nas altas taxas de edentulismo observadas, especialmente, entre os idosos pertencentes às camadas menos privilegiadas da população. O elevado índice de cárie dentária e a alta prevalência de edentulismo evidenciam a precariedade das condições de saúde bucal da amostra estudada e apontam para a necessidade de ações concretas de intervenção curativa e reabilitadora para melhoria das condições de saúde bucal e, em consequência, da qualidade de vida deste sub-grupo populacional.

Objective - Evaluate the prevalence of dental caries and edentulism and to investigate their association with socio-demographic factors in a sample of 135 independent elderly, enrolled in Basic Health Units in Londrina, PR. Methods - The dental status was assessed by the DMFT index, according to WHO guidelines and the sociodemographic characteristics, obtained through personal interviews with the elderly. Datawere analyzed using Chi-square, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests at 5% significance level. Results - The mean DMFT index was 27.2(SD = 6.8), with greater participation of missing teeth, accounting for 86.4% of the affected teeth, followed by filled teeth (9.8%) and, finally, the decayed (3.8%). There was statistical difference between genders (p = 0.016), with women showing more missing teeth (M component= 25.4, SD = 8.1) than men (M component = 20.5, SD = 11.6). The prevalence of edentulism was 45.2% and was directly associated with older age (p = 0.011), lower education (p = 0.006) and lower economic classes (p = 0.05). Conclusions - The socioeconomic indicators exerted important influence in the high rates of edentulism observed, especially among older people belonging to less privileged populations (poor education and low social class). The high rate of caries attack and the high prevalence of edentulism, demonstrated the precarious oral health status of the studied sample and pointed to the need for concrete actions of curative and rehabilitative interventionfor improvement of oral health and, consequently, quality of life of this sub-group.

Photoelastic analysis of stress generated by a silorane-based restoration system

Silorane-based composite, an epoxy material, was marketed as promising less polymerization contraction than conventional restorative materials. The aim of this study was to evaluate, by means of photoelasticity, the polymerization stress generated by a silorane-based composite. Thirty photoelastic rings with orifices measuring 5 mm (d) × 3 mm (h) were prepared and divided into 6 groups (n = 5) according to the material tested. The inside walls of the rings were sandblasted with aluminum oxide, after which the restorative materials were inserted into the orifices and photoactivated according to the manufacturer's instructions. The specimens were analyzed and the visual representation of the stress was measured considering the isochromatic ring of first order. The data were converted to MPa and subjected to ANOVA and Tukey's test (α= 0.05). The adhesive Filtek P-90 (G5) showed high contraction stress (p < 0.05) when compared to G1, G2, G3, G4, and G6, which did not differ from each other (p > 0.05). The composite Filtek P-90 showed similar contraction stress compared to the conventional composite and, additionally, its adhesive showed higher stress than did the etch-and-rinse 2-step adhesive.

Bond strength of HEMA-containing versus HEMA-free self-etch adhesive systems to dentin

This study analyzed the bond strength (BS) of HEMA versus HEMA-free self-etch adhesive systems to dentin. The occlusal surface of 20 third molars was removed and the dentin was abraded with 600-grit silicon carbide paper. The teeth were randomly assigned to 4 groups (n=5) and restored with GO, Adper SE Plus, OptiBond All-In-One, and Clearfil 3S Bond adhesive systems and Filtek Z350 composite. After light curing (600 mW/cm²), the teeth were stored in distilled water at 37ºC for 24 h and were sectioned in the mesiodistal and buccolingual directions to obtain sticks (0.8 mm²). The sticks were subjected to tensile force using a universal testing machine (0.5 mm/min), and the modes of failure were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy and classified as adhesive, cohesive, or mixed. The BS data (in MPa) were treated using one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s tests at 5% significance. GO presented the lowest mean bond strength value (10.57 ± 3.72) and differed significantly from the other materials (p=0.001), which, in turn, presented statistically similar results (p>0.05) among themselves: Adper SE Plus (29.08 ± 8.93), OptiBond All-In-One (28.36 ± 6.49), and Clearfil 3S Bond (28.62 ± 6.97). Mixed fractures were the most prevalent. It was concluded that the influence of HEMA on BS to dentin was material dependent.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a resistência de união (RU) de adesivos autocondicionantes com e sem HEMA à dentina. A superfície oclusal de 20 terceiros molares foi removida e a dentina abrasionada com lixa de carbeto de silício de granulação 600. Em seguida, os dentes foram divididos aleatoriamente em 4 grupos (n=5) e restaurados com os sistemas adesivos Go, Adper SE Plus, OptiBond All-In-One ed Clearfil 3S Bond e resina composta Filtek Z350. Após fotoativação (600 mW/cm²), eles foram armazenados em água destilada (37ºC/24 h) e secionados nas direções mésio-distal e vestíbulo-lingual, para obter corpos-de-prova em formato de palito (0,8 mm²). Os palitos foram tracionados em máquina de ensaio universal com velocidade de 0,5 mm/min, e os modos de fratura observados em microscópio eletrônico de varredura e classificados em adesiva, coesiva ou mista. Os dados de RU (em MPa) foram analisados estatisticamente por ANOVA a um critério e teste de Tukey com nível de significância de 5%. A menor RU foi observada para o adesivo GO (10,57 ± 3,72) (p=0,001). Adper SE Plus (29,08 ± 8,93), OptiBond All-In-One (28,36 ± 6,49) e Clearfil 3S Bond (28,62 ± 6,97) foram estatisticamente semelhantes entre si (p>0.05). Fraturas mistas predominaram nos grupos. Concluiu-se que a influência do HEMA na RU foi material-dependente.

Aspectos clínicos da técnica de preparo e restauração onlay de porcelana em dentes posteriores / Clinical aspects of the technique for porcelain onlay preparation and restoration in posterior teeth

Este trabalho é uma revisão bibliográfica sobre as características dos preparos e restaurações do tipo onlay de porcelana em dentes posteriores. Tem por intenção relatar as indicações, contraindicações, vantagens e desvantagens das restaurações onlay de porcelana e dos preparos onlay para porcelana - com suas respectivas configurações e técnica de preparo, todos baseados em princípios biomecânicos -, para promover um melhor diagnóstico e indicação dessa técnica pelos cirurgiões-dentistas. O aspecto estético do tratamento dentário torna-se cada vez mais importante para o paciente, o dentista deve estar consciente das aplicações e limitações das restaurações estéticas adesivas onlay de porcelana disponíveis para dentes posteriores para obter sucesso clínico a curto, médio e longo prazo. O aparecimento de novos e melhores materiais restauradores que atendem à demanda estética, mecânica e biológica cada vez mais supera limitações dos materiais antecessores. Esse é o caso das porcelanas, que, com o passar do tempo, têm sofrido alterações na sua composição a fim de melhorar suas propriedades e, dessa maneira, superar suas eventuais desvantagens. Assim, é possível prever para o futuro materiais que superem as presentes limitações e contraindicações daqueles atualmente disponíveis, ampliando ainda mais a indicação e sucesso clínico das restaurações onlay de porcelana para dentes posteriores.

Evaluating resin-enamel bonds by microshear and microtensile bond strength tests: effects of composite resin

OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to evaluate the effect of resin composite (Filtek Z250 and Filtek Flow Z350) and adhesive system [(Solobond Plus, Futurabond NR (VOCO) and Adper Single Bond (3M ESPE)] on the microtensile (μTBS) and microshear bond strength (μSBS) tests on enamel, and to correlate the bond strength means between them. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty-six extracted human molars were sectioned to obtain two tooth halves: one for μTBS and the other one for μSBS. Adhesive systems and resin composites were applied to the enamel ground surfaces and light-cured. After storage (37(0)C/24 h) specimens were stressed (0.5 mm/min). Fracture modes were analyzed under scanning electron microscopy. The data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05). RESULTS: The correlation between tests was estimated with Pearson's product-moment correlation statistics (α =0.05). For both tests only the main factor resin composite was statistically significant (p<0.05). The correlation test detected a positive (r=0.91) and significant (p=0.01) correlation between the tests. CONCLUSIONS: The results were more influenced by the resin type than by the adhesives. Both microbond tests seem to be positive and linearly correlated and can therefore lead to similar conclusions.

Temperature control alternativetechnique of the glass slab during cement manipulation / Técnica alternativa de controle da temperatura da placa de vidro durantea manipulação de cimentos

The null hypothesis tested was that the glass slab temperature control by means of a liquid crystal thermometer attached during cements manipulation was acceptable. For this purpose, the glass slab temperature was verified by placing a liquid crystal thermometer on the lateral surface (LAT) and under the glass slab (CEN). An infrared thermometer (IRT) was used as a gold standard to the temperature measurement at the interval of 18 ºC to 24 ºC. The value of each measurement in ºC was recorded on 15 reference points marked on the glass slab and were repeated three times. The data was submittedto t-test (p = 0.05). The mean temperature recorded was 2.17 ºC higher for the LAT and 0.48 ºC for the CEN compared to the IRT. The differences showed statistical significance (p < 0.05). The null hypothesis must be accepted, as the liquid crystal thermometer placed below the glass slab provided a more accurate recording of thetemperature. It is concluded that the technique is an option to the glass slab with a thermometer attached.

A hipótese nula testada neste estudo foi a de que o controle de temperatura da placa de vidro com um termômetro de cristal líquido anexado durante a manipulação de cimentos seria um procedimento aceitável. Com este propósito, a temperatura da placa de vidro foi verificada posicionando-se um termômetro de cristal líquido na superfície lateral (LAT) e abaixo da placa (CEN). Um termômetro infravermelho (TIV) foi utilizado como padrão-ouro para a determinação da temperatura no intervalo de 18 oC a 24 oC. O valor de cada aferição em graus centígrados foi registrado em 15 pontos de referência marcados na placa de vidro, e as aferições foram repetidas três vezes. Os dados foram estatisticamente submetidos ao teste T (α = 0,05). A temperatura média registrada foi 2,17 oC maior no grupo LAT e 0,48 oC maior no grupo CEN em comparação ao TIV, sendo essas diferenças estatisticamente significativas (p < 0,05).A hipótese nula deve ser aceita, visto que o termômetro de cristal líquido posicionado abaixo da placa de vidro possibilitou um registro mais preciso da temperatura.Conclui-se que a técnica é uma opção para as placas de vidro com termômetro anexado.

Bond strength and morphology of enamel using self-etching adhesive systems with different acidities

OBJECTIVES: To assess the bond strength and the morphology of enamel after application of self-etching adhesive systems with different acidities. The tested hypothesis was that the performance of the self-etching adhesive systems does not vary for the studied parameters. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Composite resin (Filtek Z250) buildups were bonded to untreated (prophylaxis) and treated (bur-cut or SiC-paper) enamel surfaces of third molars after application of four self-etching and two etch-and-rinse adhesive systems (n=6/condition): Clearfil SE Bond (CSE); OptiBond Solo Plus Self-Etch (OP); AdheSe (AD); Tyrian Self Priming Etching (TY), Adper Scotchbond Multi-Purpose Plus (SBMP) and Adper Single Bond (SB). After storage in water (24 h/37°C), the bonded specimens were sectioned into sticks with 0.8 mm² cross-sectional area and the microtensile bond strength was tested at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. The mean bond strength values (MPa) were subjected to two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (á=0.05). The etching patterns of the adhesive systems were also observed with a scanning electron microscope. RESULTS: The main factor adhesive system was statistically significant (p<0.05). The mean bond strength values (MPa) and standard deviations were: CSE (20.5±3.5), OP (11.3±2.3), AD (11.2±2.8), TY (11.1±3.0), SBMP (21.9±4.0) and SB (24.9±3.0). Different etching patterns were observed for the self-etching primers depending on the enamel treatment and the pH of the adhesive system. CONCLUSION: Although there is a tendency towards using adhesive systems with simplified application procedures, this may compromise the bonding performance of some systems to enamel, even when the prismless enamel is removed.