In-vitro efficacy of two spectrophotometer-based shade matching systems for color matching of ceramics after artificial accelerated aging / Eficácia in vitro de dois espectrofotômetros baseados em escalas de cor para avaliação de cor de cerâmicas após envelhecimento artificial acelerado

Objective: The objective of the present in-vitro study was to verify the efficacy of two spectrophotometer-based shade matching systems for color matching of ceramics after artificial accelerated aging (AAA). Material and Methods: The ceramics used were porcelain laminated veneers. Seventy standard-shaped discs (thickness x diameter: 0.5 mm x 10 mm) of B1 shades were used. Based upon the type of resin cement used, the specimens were divided into seven groups (10/group). The following light-cured cements were used: RelyX-Veneer (L-RV), Variolink-Veneer (L-VV), and Variolink-Esthetic (L-VE). The dual-cured cements were: RelyX Ultimate (D-RU), RelyX-Unicem (D-RC), and Variolink-Esthetics DC (D-VE). The control group consisted of ceramic only. All specimens were thermocycled in water for 3,500 cycles between 5 oC -55 oC, with dwell times of 30 s in each bath and a transfer time of 10 s between baths. All specimens were thermocycled in water for 3,500 cycles between 5 oC and 55 oC, and color measurement was done using the VITA Easyshade and ColorEye spectrophotometers. Baseline color reading was performed 24-hours after cementation. Differences in color (DE) of EasyShade and ColorEye before and after AAA were determined and compared statistically. Group comparisons were done using the paired t-tests. Level of significance was set at P< 0.05. Results: The mean differences in color (ΔE) values obtained from EasyShade spectrophotometer for light- and dual-cured cements, were 0.843±0.89 (L-RV ), 4.11±0.69 (L-VV) and 0.833±0.47 (L-VE); and 2.22±0.64 (D-RU), 3.37±0.83 (D-RC) and 0.38±0.92 (D-VE), respectively. The mean differences in color (ΔE) values obtained from ColorEye spectrophotometer for light- and dual-cured cements, were 0.68±0.86 (L-RV ), 4.55±0.83 (L-VV) and 2.68±0.26 (L-VE); and 2.06±0.84 (D-RU), 1.8±1.08 (D-RC) and 0.96±0.71 (D-VE), respectively. There was no significant difference in the mean DE values among the groups. Conclusion: The VITA Easyshade and ColorEye shade matching systems are comparable in terms of their efficacy for color matching of cerammics after AAA.(AU)

Objetivos: O objetivo do presente estudo in vitro foi verificar a eficácia de dois espectrofotômetros baseados em escalas de cor para avaliação de cor de cerâmicas após envelhecimento artificial acelerado (EAA). Material e Métodos: As cerâmicas utilizadas foram laminados cerâmicos. Foram usados setenta discos de formato padrão (0,5mm de espessura x 10 mm de diâmetro) de tonalidades B1. Com base no tipo de cimento resinoso utilizado, os corpos-de-prova foram divididos em sete grupos (10 / grupo). Foram utilizados os seguintes cimentos fotopolimerizáveis: RelyX-Veneer (L-RV), Variolink-Veneer (L-VV) e Variolink-Esthetic (L-VE). Os cimentos de cura dual foram: RelyX Ultimate (D-RU), RelyX-Unicem (D-RC) e Variolink-Esthetics DC (D-VE). O grupo controle consistia apenas de cerâmica. Todos os corpos-de-prova foram termociclados em água por 3.500 ciclos entre 5oC-55oC, com tempos de permanência de 30s em cada banho e um tempo de transferência de 10s entre os banhos. A medição da cor foi feita usando os espectrofotômetros VITA Easyshade e ColorEye. A leitura da cor inicial foi realizada 24 horas após a cimentação. As diferenças na cor (ΔE) do EasyShade e ColorEye antes e depois do EAA foram determinadas e comparadas estatisticamente. As comparações dos grupos foram feitas usando o teste t pareados. O nível de significância foi estabelecido em p <0,05. Resultados: os valores médios de diferenças na cor (ΔE) obtidos no espectrofotômetro EasyShade para cimentos fotopolimerizáveis e duais foram de 0,843 ± 0,89 (L-RV), 4,11 ± 0,69 (L-VV) e 0,833 ± 0,47 (L-VE ); e 2,22 ± 0,64 (D-RU), 3,37 ± 0,83 (D-RC) e 0,38 ± 0,92 (D-VE), respectivamente. os valores médios de diferenças na cor (ΔE) obtidos no espectrofotômetro ColorEye para cimentos fotopolimerizáveis e duais foram de 0,68 ± 0,86 (L-RV), 4,55 ± 0,83 (L-VV) e 2,68 ± 0,26 (L-VE); e 2,06 ± 0,84 (D-RU), 1,8 ± 1,08 (D-RC) e 0,96 ± 0,71 (D-VE), respectivamente. Não houve diferença significativa nos valores médios de ΔE entre os grupos. Conclusão: Os sistemas de combinação de cores VITA Easyshade e ColorEye são comparáveis em termos de eficácia para avaliação de cores de cerâmicas após EAA. (AU)

Influence of finishing/polishing on color stability and surface roughness of composites submitted to accelerated artificial aging.

Aim: To assess the influence of finishing/polishing procedure on color stability (ΔE ) and surface roughness (Ra ) of composites (Heliomolar and Tetric - color A2) submitted to accelerated artificial aging (AAA). Materials and Methods : Sixty test specimens were made of each composite (12 mm × 2 mm) and separated into six groups (n = 10), according to the type of finishing/polishing to which they were submitted: C, control; F, tip 3195 F; FF, tip 3195 FF; FP, tip 3195 F + diamond paste; FFP, tip 3195 FF + diamond paste; SF, Sof-Lex discs. After polishing, controlled by an electromechanical system, initial color (spectrophotometer PCB 6807 BYK GARDNER) and Ra (roughness meter Surfcorder SE 1700, cut-off 0.25 mm) readings were taken. Next, the test specimens were submitted to the AAA procedure (C-UV Comexim) for 384 hours, and at the end of this period, new color readings and R a were taken. Results: Statistical analysis [2-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Bonferroni, P < 0.05] showed that all composites demonstrated ΔE alteration above the clinically acceptable limits, with the exception of Heliomolar composite in FP. The greatest ΔE alteration occurred for Tetric composite in SF (13.38 ± 2.10) statistically different from F and FF (P < 0.05). For Ra , Group F showed rougher samples than FF with statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). Conclusion: In spite of the surface differences, the different finishing/polishing procedures were not capable of providing color stability within the clinically acceptable limits.

Efecto del envejecimiento artificial acelerado sobre la resistencia a compresión de resinas compuestas / Effect of artificial accelerated aging on compression strength of composite resin

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar el efecto del envejecimiento artificial acelerado (EAA) sobre la resistencia a compresión de las resinas compuestas Filtek Z-250 (F), Charisma (C), Durafil VS (D), Supreme para cuerpo (SNc) e Supreme translúcido (SNt). Fueron confeccionados 16 especímenes con cada resina compuesta con dimensiones de 4x8mm. Las resinas fueron inseridas en tres incrementos y sobre el último incremento fue colocada una matriz de poliéster y una lamina de vidrio con la finalidad obtener una superficie regular. Cada incremento fue polimerizado con una intensidad de luz entre 580 y 600 mW/cm², la cual era monitoreada con un radiómetro (Gnatus) durante todo el tiempo de utilización. Veinticuatro horas después de la obtención de las muestras, 8 muestras de cada material fueron sometidas a los ensayos de compresión (grupo control) los cuales fueron realizados en una maquina EMIC DL 2000, con una célula de carga de 2000Kgf y velocidad de 0,5mm/min. Las otras 8 muestras de cada material fueron colocados en la máquina de EAA, las cuales permanecieron durante 196 horas, las mismas que equivalen a 5 años de envejecimiento y enseguida sometidos a los ensayos de compresión. Los resultados, fueron sometidos al ANOVA y test de Tukey (p<0,05) los cuales mostraron que las resinas SNt y D, no tuvieron diferencias estadísticas cuando fueron comparadas después de 24h y del EAA; las demás resinas mostraron resultados EAA>24h. Se pudo concluir que el envejecimiento artificial acelerado aumento la resistencia a compresión de las resinas F, C e SNc.

The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of artificially accelerated aging (AAA) on the resistance to compression of resin composites Filtek Z-250 (F), Charisma (C), Durafill VS (D), Supreme for body (SNC) and Supreme Translucent (SNt). Sixteen test specimens measuring 4 x 8 mm were made of each resin composite. The resins were inserted in three increments, and on the last of them, a polyester strip and glass slide were placed for the purpose of obtaining a regular surface. Each increment was polymerized by light intensity of 580 to 600 mw/cm², which was monitored with a radiometer (Gnatus) throughout the time of use. Twenty-four hours after the samples were obtained, 8 specimens of each material were submitted to the compression test (Control Group) performed with an EMIC DL 2000, machine, with a 2000 Kgf load cell at a speed of 0.5 mm/min. The other 8 samples of each material were placed in an AAA machine, and remained there for 196 hours, equivalent to 5 years of aging. Next they were submitted to the compression test. The values were submitted to ANOVA and the Tukey test (p<0.05). The results showed that for resins SNt and D there were no statistically significant differences when compared at 24h and after AAA; the other resins showed results of AAA>24h. It was concluded that artificially accelerated aging increased the resistance to compression of the resin composites F, C and SNc.