Role of delayed light polymerization of a dual-cured composite base on marginal adaptation of class II posterior composite open-sandwich restoration.

Objective: To determine the effect of delayed light polymerization of a dual-cured composite base material on the marginal adaptation of class II composite restoration. Materials and Methods: 35 extracted human molar teeth were used to prepare class II mesio-occlusal or disto-occlusal slot preparations with gingival margins at the CEJ. The teeth were restored using an open-sandwich technique with a 2mm base increment of dual-cured composite, and divided into 5 groups based on the mode of the polymerization of the dual-cured composite base: Group A - self-cured after placement (5 mins), Group B - light-cured immediately after placement, Group C - light-cured 30 seconds after placement, Group D - light-cured 60 seconds after placement, Group E - light-cured 120 seconds after placement. Then a top layer of a light-cured composite resin is placed to complete the restoration. The teeth were thermocycled and immersed in 1% aqueous solution of methylene blue for 24 hours. Sectioning of the teeth and scoring under stereomicroscope was done. Data will be statistically evaluated using the kruskal wallis 1-way ANOVA. Results: Statistical analysis using kruskal wallis 1-way ANOVA showed that the dual-cured composite light polymerized 1 minute after placement exhibited the least microleakage. Conclusion: Delayed light polymerization of the dual-cured composite base reduced the microleakage in class II open-sandwich restorations.

Marginal adaptation of indirect restorations using different resin coating protocols

This study evaluated the influence of material combinations used in the resin coating technique (RCT) on the marginal adaptation of indirect restorations with gingival margins in enamel (EM) and cement (CM). Eighty third-molars were used. Two cavities were prepared in each tooth. The cavities were distributed into 16 groups. Cavities with EM were filled with the following material combinations: G1: Single-Bond 2 (Sb2), G2: Sb2 + Bond/Scotchbond-Multipurpose (Sb2B), G3: Sb2 + Filtek-Flow Z350 (Sb2Fl), G4: Scotchbond-Multipurpose (SBMP), G5: Clearfil-S3 (CS3), G6: CS3 + Bond/Clearfil-SE Bond (CSE3B), G7: CS3 + Protect Liner F (CS3PL) and G8: Clearfil SE Bond + Protect Liner F (CSEBPL). The same combinations were applied to the cavities in CM: G9, G10, G11, G12, G13, G14, G15, G16, respectively. The fillings were performed with the Sinfony-System (3M/ESPE). After 24 h, the teeth were submitted to thermocycling (2,000 cycles, 5° to 55°C) and load-cycling (50,000 cycles, 50 N). Next, the Caries-Detector (Kuraray) was applied to the restoration margins. Images from the proximal margin were evaluated using the Image-Tool 3.0 software. The results were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05). The mean values (%) for the groups were: EM: G1=46.68, G2=15.53, G3=19.83, G4=27.53; G5=59.49, G6=25.13, G7=34.37, G8=15.20; CM: G9=38.38, G10=23.25, G11=26.97, G12=25.85, G13=37.81, G14=30.62, G15=29.17, G16=20.31. The highest percentages of marginal gap on EM or CM were found in the groups that did not use a liner. It can be concluded that the most appropriate RCT combinations were the groups that used a liner.

Este estudo avaliou a influência de diferentes combinações de materiais usados na técnica de selamento dentinário (TSD) sobre a adaptação marginal de restaurações indiretas, cujas margens gengivais localizam-se em esmalte (ME) ou cemento (MC). Oitenta terceiros molares foram selecionados e duas cavidades foram preparadas em cada dente, as quais foram distribuídas em 16 grupos. As cavidades com margem em esmalte foram forradas pelas seguintes combinações de materiais: G1: Single-Bond2 (Sb2), G2: Sb2 + Bond/Scotchbond-Multipurpose (Sb2B), G3: Sb2 + Filtek-Flow Z350 (Sb2Fl), G4: Scotchbond-Multipurpose (SBMP), G5: Clearfil-S3 (CS3), G6: CS3 + Bond/Clearfil-SE Bond (CSE3B), G7: CS3 + Protect Liner F (CS3PL), G8: Clearfil SE Bond + Protect Liner F (CSEBPL). As mesmas combinações foram aplicadas às cavidades com margens em cemento: G9, G10, G11, G12, G13, G14, G15, G16, respectivamente. As restaurações foram confeccionadas usando o sistema Sinfony (3M/ESPE). Após 24 h, os dentes restaurados foram submetidos à ciclagem térmica (2.000 ciclos - 5° a 55° C) e mecânica (50.000 ciclos, 50 N). Em seguida, Carie-Detector (Kuraray) foi aplicado sobre as margens das restaurações. As imagens obtidas da margem proximal foram avaliadas pelo software Image-Tool 3.0. Os resultados foram submetidos aos testes estatísticos ANOVA e Tukey (p<0,05). As médias (%) observadas para os grupos foram: ME: G1=46,68, G2=15,53, G3=19,83, G4=27,53; G5=59,49, G6=25,13, G7=34,37 e G8=15,20; MC: G9=38,38, G10=23,25, G11=26,97, G12=25,85, G13=37,81, G14=30,62, G15=29,17, G16=20,31. Os maiores valores de desadaptação marginal encontrados em ME e MC foram encontrados nos grupos que não utilizaram um "liner". Desta forma, pôde-se concluir que a combinação mais apropriada para a TSD é aquela que faz uso do "liner".

Effect of occlusal restoration on stresses around class V restoration interface: A finite-element study.

Background: Causes of failures in class V restorations have always been controversial until now, since the biomechanical aspects of these restorations have been understood. Aims and Objective: This study was aimed to verify the hypothesis that eccentric forces are the cause of cuspal flexure, which lead to excessive stresses at the periphery of a class V restoration, further it identifies the amount of the stress and the flexure increase in the presence of an occlusal restoration using different restorative materials to restore (both cervical and occlusal) along with their comparison with respect to amount of stresses around the cervical restorations. Materials and Methods : The study was done by modeling a mandibular first premolar which was sectioned bucco-lingually, in the NISA, EMRC II finite element software. A 100N eccentric load was applied on the tooth structure and stresses were observed at the peripheries of the class V restoration when it was restored with composite and with glass ionomer cement. The stresses were further analyzed in the presence of occlusal restorations with different materials and configurations. Results: It was seen that the stresses at the gingival wall interface in case of class V glass ionomer cement was more than that for composite. In the presence of an occlusal amalgam restoration, the cuspal flexure was more than that of occlusal composite and the stresses at the class V peripheries were also statistically significant. Conclusion: It was suggested that lower modulus composites can flex with the tooth structure decreasing the bond failure and that the stresses are much lesser when there is absence of an occlusal restoration. Occlusal composite restorations reinforce the tooth structure and reduce the cuspal flexure as compared to silver amalgam.

Three-year clinical performance of composite restorations placed by undergraduate dental students

This retrospective study evaluated the clinical performance and the reasons for failure of anterior and posterior composite restorations placed by undergraduate dental students over a 3-year period. All cavities were restored using Prime & Bond 2.1 and TPH (Dentsply), according to the manufacturer's indications. One hundred and two patients who had received composite restorations by third and forth year undergraduate students were recalled and examined to analyze the quality of the restorations. The restorations were evaluated using the modified USPHS system. Two hundred and fifty-six composite restorations, 170 in anterior teeth and 86 in posterior teeth, were evaluated. Eighty-five percent of the restorations were considered satisfactory after 3 years. Class II and class IV restorations presented the highest prevalence of failure. Loss of the restoration and deficient marginal adaptation were the main causes of failure. No restoration failed due to secondary caries. Most restorations placed by dental students were considered satisfactory after long-term evaluation. Failure was more prevalent in larger restorations and was not associated with secondary caries.

Este estudo retrospectivo avaliou o comportamento clínico e as razões de falhas de restaurações de resina composta em dentes anteriores e posteriores, realizadas por alunos de graduação em odontologia, após 3 anos de acompanhamento. Cento e dois pacientes que tiveram restaurações de resina composta colocadas por alunos do terceiro ou quarto ano foram rechamados e examinados para analisar a qualidade das restaurações. Todas as cavidades foram restauradas utilizando Prime & Bond 2.1 e TPH (Dentsply), de acordo com as orientações do fabricante. As restaurações foram avaliadas utilizando o sistema USPHS modificado. Duzentas e cinquenta e seis restaurações de resina composta, 170 em dentes anteriores e 86 em posteriores foram avaliadas. Destas restaurações, 85 por cento foram consideradas satisfatórias após 3 anos. Cavidades de classe II e classe IV apresentaram maior prevalência de falhas. Perda de restaurações e adaptação marginal deficiente foram as maiores causas de falhas. Nenhuma restauração falhou em decorrência de cárie secundária. Em conclusão, restaurações de resina composta feitas por estudantes de odontologia foram na sua maioria consideradas satisfatórias após 3 anos. Falhas das restaurações foram mais prevalentes em restaurações maiores e não esteve associada com cárie secundária.

Survival rate of sealed, refurbished and repaired defective restorations: 4-year follow-up

The most common treatment in general dental practice is the replacement of restorations affected by secondary caries or marginal deficiencies. Alternative treatments to replacement of defective restorations, such as marginal sealing, refurbishment and repair, have demonstrated improvement of their clinical properties with minimal intervention. The aim of this clinical study was to estimate the median survival time (MST) of marginal sealing, repair and refurbishment of amalgam and resin-based composite restorations with localized defects as a treatment to increase the restoration longevity. A cohort of 66 patients, with 271 class I and II restorations clinically diagnosed with localized defects was longitudinally assessed. Each restoration was assigned to one of the following 5 groups: Marginal Sealing (n=48), Refurbishment (n=73), Repair (n=27), Replacement (n=42), and Untreated (n=81). Two calibrated examiners assessed the restorations at baseline and annually during 4 years, using the modified Ryge criteria: marginal adaptation, anatomic form, roughness, secondary caries and luster. Fifty-two patients with 208 restorations were assessed after 4 years; the distribution of restorations in the groups was as follows: Marginal Sealing (n=36), Refurbishment (n=63), Repair (n=21), Replacement (n=28) and Untreated (n=60). Kaplan Meier test indicated that the Sealed margins group showed the lowest MST while the Repair group showed the highest MST for restorations examined after 4 years of follow up. Defective amalgam and resin-based composite restorations treated by sealing of marginal gaps, refurbishment of anatomic form, luster or roughness, and repair of secondary caries lesions, had their longevity increased.

Na clínica odontológica geral, o tratamento mais comum é a substituição de restaurações com cárie secundária ou defeitos marginais. Tratamentos alternativos às substituições de restaurações defeituosas, como selamento marginal, recuperação, e reparo, têm proporcionado melhorias das propriedades clínicas, com um mínimo de intervenção. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o tempo médio de sobrevida (median survival time - MST, na sigla em inglês) de selamento marginal, recuperação e reparo de restaurações de amálgama e compósitos resinosos com defeitos localizados, como tratamento para aumentar a longevidade das restaurações. Este foi um estudo longitudinal envolvendo 66 pacientes com 271 restaurações classe I e II, clinicamente diagnosticadas e com defeitos localizados. Cada restauração foi incluída num dos seguintes grupos: Selamento Marginal (n=48), Recuperação (n=73), Reparo (n=27), Substituição (n=42) e Sem tratamento (n=81). Dois examinadores calibrados avaliaram as restaurações no início e anualmente durante 4 anos, usando os critérios de Ryge modificados: adaptação marginal, forma anatômica, rugosidade, cárie secundária e brilho. Cinqüenta e dois pacientes com 208 restaurações foram avaliados após 4 anos; a distribuição das restaurações nos grupos foi a seguinte: Selamento Marginal (n=36), Recuperação (n=63), Reparo (n=21), Substituição (n=28) e Sem tratamento (n=60). O teste de Kaplan Meier mostrou que o grupo do Selamento Marginal apresentou o menor valor de MST, enquanto que o grupo do Reparo mostrou o maior valor, para as restaurações avaliadas após o acompanhamento de 4 anos. As restaurações de amálgama e compósitos tratadas com selamento de fissuras marginais, recuperação da forma anatômica, brilho ou rugosidade e reparo de cárie secundária, tiveram aumento de longevidade.

Effect of prepolymerized composite megafiller on the marginal adaptation of composite restorations in cavities with different C-factors: An SEM study.

Aim: To evaluate the effect of prepolymerized custom-made composite megafiller and configuration factors (C-factor) on marginal adaptation of resin composite restorations. Materials and Methods: Forty extracted human mandibular molars were divided into four experimental groups consisting of 10 samples each. In groups I and III, class V (configuration factor 5) and in groups II and IV, class II box-shaped cavities (configuration factor 2) were prepared. Groups I and II were restored with a nanofilled composite (Filtek™ Z350 3M ESPE, St Paul, MN, USA) placed in horizontal increments. In groups III and IV, preformed composite megafiller was placed and cavities were restored with nanofilled composite Z-350. After curing, the samples were finished and prepared for examination under low vacuum scanning electron microscope. The data were analyzed with one-way analysis of variance. The significance between the individual groups was calculated by Post hoc test using the Holm-Sidak method ( P≤0.05). Results: The marginal gap values in groups III and IV were significantly lower than in groups I and II, respectively ( P≤0.05). Minimum gap values were seen in group IV. Conclusion: Use of prepolymerized composite megafiller and a lower C-factor decreased the marginal gaps between the tooth and composite restorations.

Influence of different restorative techniques on marginal seal of class II composite restorations

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the gingival marginal seal in class II composite restorations using different restorative techniques. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Class II box cavities were prepared in both proximal faces of 32 sound human third molars with gingival margins located in either enamel or dentin/cementum. Restorations were performed as follows: G1 (control): composite, conventional light curing technique; G2: composite, soft-start technique; G3: amalgam/composite association (amalcomp); and G4: resin-modified glass ionomer cement/composite, open sandwich technique. The restored specimens were thermocycled. Epoxy resin replicas were made and coated for scanning electron microscopy examination. For microleakage evaluation, teeth were coated with nail polish and immersed in dye solution. Teeth were cut in 3 slices and dye penetration was recorded (mm), digitized and analyzed with Image Tool software. Microleakage data were analyzed statistically by non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. RESULTS: Leakage in enamel was lower than in dentin (p<0.001). G2 exhibited the lowest leakage values (p<0.05) in enamel margins, with no differences between the other groups. In dentin margins, groups G1 and G2 had similar behavior and both showed less leakage (p<0.05) than groups G3 and G4. SEM micrographs revealed different marginal adaptation patterns for the different techniques and for the different substrates. CONCLUSION: The soft-start technique showed no leakage in enamel margins and produced similar values to those of the conventional (control) technique for dentin margins.

Influence of flowable materials on microleakage of nanofilled and hybrid Class II composite restorations with LED and QTH LCUs.

Background: Class II composite restorations are more frequently being placed with margins apical to the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) and margins within the dentin are prone to microleakage. Aims: This in vitro study was used to evaluate the influence of flowable composite and flowable compomer as gingival liner on microleakage in Class II composite restorations and compare a light-emitting diode (LED) unit with a quartz tungsten halogen (QTH) unit for light-activating composite resins. Materials and Methods: Mesioocclusal and distoocclusal Class II cavity preparations were made in 72 sound extracted premolars. The buccolingual width was 2.5 mm and the gingival margins of all the cavities were placed 1.0 mm apical to the CEJ. The boxes were prepared 1.5 mm deep axially, making 144 slot cavities. Teeth were randomly divided into the following two groups (n = 72): (I) Universal Filtek Supreme XT; Universal Filtek Supreme XT + Flwable Filtek XT and Universal Filtek Supreme XT + Dyract Flow and (II) Filtek Z250; Filtek Z250 + Flwable Filtek XT and Filtek Z250 + Dyract Flow. Flowable materials were injected into the gingival floor of the cavity to a thickness of 1.0 mm. Each increment was cured for 20 s. One-half of the subgroups in each group were cured with QTH and the other half with LED light curing units (LCUs). After 1 week of incubation at 37°C, the specimens were thermocycled (5-55°C, x1500), immersed in 0.5% basic fuchsine dye for 24 h and sectioned and microleakage was evaluated at the gingival margin by two examiners using a 0-3 score scale. The data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: The groups utilizing flowable liners had significantly less microleakage (P < 0.05). No significant difference was identified between Universal Filtek Supreme XT and Filtek Z250 composites with and without flowable materials. There was no significant between utilizing flowable composite or flowable compomer and between each similar subgroup when polymerized with either the LED or the QTH LCUs. Conclusions: A layer of flowable materials at the gingival floor of Class II composite restorations may be recommended to improve the marginal seal of a restoration.

Manifestaciones dentarias y en restauraciones de pacientes bulímicos y anoréxicos purgativos / Dental and restorative manifestations in bulimic and anorexic patients

El objetivo de este trabajo fue describir las erosiones dentarias y de los materiales dentales en pacientes bulímicos y anoréxicos purgativos.En 28 pacientes bulímicas y anoréxicas purgativas se registró el grado de las erosiones dentarias, su distribución y la que se observa en de las restauraciones presentes en sus bocas. Para valorar las erosiones dentarias se utilizó un índice de Erosión Dentaria (TWI) categorizándolas en tres niveles: leve, moderado y severo. A las restauraciones dentarias se las evaluó con un índice ad hoc (RWI). Se encontró que 32,1 por ciento tenía erosiones dentarias leves, 60,7 por ciento moderadas y 7,1 por ciento severas. En la determinación de la erosión en los materiales se observó una ligera, aunque estadísticamente significativa, diferencia entre las restauraciones confeccionadas con composites y con amalgama.

Influence of two self-etching primer systems on enamel adhesion

The aim of this study was to compare two self-etching and a total-etch adhesive systems by assessing their shear bond strength to bovine enamel and the microleakage on class V composite restorations prepared on bovine enamel. Bovine teeth selected and allocated in three groups: Group 1: Scothbond Multi-Purpose; Group 2: Clearfil Liner Bond 2V; Group 3: Etch & Prime 3.0. For the microleakage test, each group was composed of ten class V restorations on the buccal surface. Two examiners attributed scores ranging from 0 (without leakage) to 3 (maximum leakage) to determine silver nitrate penetration at enamel-composite interface. Microleakage data were analyzed statistically by Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests at 5 percent significance level. For the bond strength test, ten teeth of each group were included, had their buccal surfaces flattened in order to obtain a 3-mm-diameter area to which a resin cylinder was bonded. After one week, the specimens were tested in shear strength at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. Bond strength data were treated by ANOVA and LSD tests at 5 percent significance level. The debonded interfaces were examined under scanning electron microscopy. No leakage was observed along enamel margins. Means (± SD) in MPa were: 18.75 (±5.83), 22.17 (±4.95) and 14.93 (±6.7) for Groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively. According to the results of this study, the self-etching primer systems presented statistically similar behavior (p>0.05) to that of the total-etch adhesive system (used as a control), not only regarding marginal leakage at bovine enamel-composite resin interface, but also regarding the shear bond strength of the bovine enamel. However, the self-etching primer systems differed significantly (p>0.05) to each other, with better results for Clearfil Liner Bond 2V. In conclusion, the self-etching primer systems had a performance comparable to that of the total-etch adhesive system.

O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar um sistema adesivo que utiliza condicionamento ácido total com outros contendo primers autocondicionantes em sua composição, quando aplicados ao esmalte bovino. Para isto, foram realizados testes de microinfiltração com corante e testes de resistência de união ao cisalhamento. Os dentes bovinos foram divididos em três grupos, de acordo com o sistema adesivo empregado: Grupo 1 (controle) - Scotchbond Multi-Uso Plus (3M); Grupo 2- Clearfil Liner Bond 2V (Kuraray); e Grupo 3- Etch & Prime 3.0 (Degussa). Para microinfiltração, cada grupo foi composto de dez restaurações classe V na superfície vestibular dos dentes e restauradas com o compósito TPH (Dentisply). A avaliação foi realizada por dois avaliadores previamente calibrados, usando um sistema de escore crescente de 0 (sem infiltração) até 3 (infiltração além da parede axial), dependendo do grau de penetração de um corante a base de nitrato de prata. Para o teste de resistência ao cisalhamento, 10 dentes de cada grupo foram incluídos em um tubo de metal, usando uma resina autopolimerizável. Suas superfícies vestibulares foram desgastadas até a obtenção de uma área de adesão com diâmetro de 3 mm. Sobre estas superfícies foram construídos cilindros de resina composta TPH. Após uma semana, foram submetidos ao ensaio de cisalhamento, a uma velocidade de 0,5 mm/min. Após a ruptura, as superfícies dos cilindros de resina composta foram recolhidas para observação em microscópio eletrônico de varredura. Para os testes de microinfiltração, os resultados foram tratados estatisticamente por Kruskal-Wallis e Mann-Whitney (p>0,05). O teste de microinfiltração não revelou diferença entre os grupos. Os resultados do teste de cisalhamento foram tratados por ANOVA e teste LSD (p<0,05). As médias e desvios padrão em MPa foram: G1: 18,75 ± 5,83; G2: 22,17 ± 4,95; G3: 14,93 ± 6,7. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre o grupo controle e os autocondicionantes...

Tooth structure and fracture strength of cavities

This study evaluated, in vitro, the loss of tooth substance after cavity preparation for direct and indirect restorations and its relationship with fracture strength of the prepared teeth. Sixty sound human maxillary first premolars were assigned to 6 groups (n=10). MOD direct composite cavities (Groups I, II and III) and indirect inlay cavities (Groups IV, V and VI) were prepared maintaining standardized dimensions: 2-mm deep pulpal floors, 1.5-mm wide gingival walls and 2-mm high axial walls. Buccolingual width of the occlusal box was established at 1/4 (Groups I and IV), 1/3 (Groups II and V) or 1/2 (Groups III and VI) of the intercuspal distance. Teeth were weighed (digital balance accurate to 0.001 g) before and after preparation to record tooth substance mass lost during cavity preparation. The prepared teeth were submitted to occlusal loading to determine their fracture strength using a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey test (alpha= 0.05). 1/4-inlay cavities had higher percent mean mass loss (9.71 percent) than composite resin cavities with the same width (7.07 percent). 1/3-inlay preparations also produced higher percent mean mass loss (13.91 percent) than composite resin preparations with the same width (10.02 percent). 1/2-inlay cavities had 21.34 percent of mass loss versus 16.19 percent for the 1/2-composite resin cavities. Fracture strength means (in kgf) were: GI = 187.65; GII = 143.62; GIII = 74.10; GIV = 164.22; GV = 101.92; GVI = 50.35. Statistically significant difference (p<0.05) were observed between Groups I and IV, II and V, III and VI. Higher tooth structure loss and lower fracture strength were recorded after preparation of inlay cavities, regardless of the width of the occlusal box, compared to the direct composite resin cavities.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar, in vitro, a perda de estrutura dentária após o preparo cavitário para restaurações diretas e indiretas e sua relação com a resistência à fratura do dente. 60 pré-molares superiores humanos foram divididos em 6 grupos (n=10). Cavidades MOD para resina composta direta (Grupos I, II e III) e cavidades "inlay" (Grupos IV, V e VI) foram preparadas mantendo dimensões padronizadas. A extensão vestíbulo-lingual da caixa oclusal foi estabelecida em 1/4 (Grupos I e IV), 1/3 (Grupos II e V) ou 1/2 (Grupos III e VI) da distância intercuspídea. Os dentes foram pesados, em uma balança de precisão, antes e após o preparo cavitário para aferir a perda de massa dentária. Os dentes preparados foram submetidos à força de compressão para determinar a resistência à fratura em uma máquina universal de ensaios sob uma velocidade de 0.5 mm/min. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância a dois critérios e ao teste de Tukey (alfa = 0.05). As cavidades do tipo "1/4-inlay" apresentaram maior percentual de perda de massa (9.71 por cento) em relação às cavidades para resina composta com mesma extensão (7.07 por cento). As cavidades do tipo "1/3-inlay" também apresentaram maior percentual de perda de massa (13.91 por cento) quando comparada às cavidades para resina composta com a mesma extensão (10.02 por cento). As cavidades do tipo "1/2-inlay" apresentaram 21.34 por cento de perda de massa, enquanto as cavidades com extensão de 1/2 para resina composta apresentaram uma perda de 16.19 por cento. As médias de resistência à fratura (em kgf) foram: GI = 187.65; GII = 143.62; GIII = 74.10; GIV = 164.22; GV = 101.92; GVI = 50.35. Diferenças estatisticamente significantes (p<0.5) foram observadas entre os Grupos I e IV, II e V, III e VI. Maior perda de estrutura dentária e menor resistência à fratura foram verificadas após os preparos do tipo "inlay" quando comparados aos preparos para resina composta direta.

Microleakage of restorative materials: an in vitro study.

The present study was conducted with the aim of evaluating and comparing the microleakage of glass ionomer, composite resin and compomers. Class V cavities were made in thirty intact caries free premolars and restored with restorative materials to be tested respectively. The teeth were thermocycled and subjected to silver nitrate dye penetration. They were subsequently sectioned buccolingually. Microleakage was evaluated under a stereomicroscope and data subjected to statistical analysis. The study concluded that microleakage was evident in all restorative materials, with glass ionomer showing maximum leakage followed by composite resin. Compomer demonstrated the best results with minimum leakage.

Morphological characterization of the tooth/adhesive interface

The purpose of this study was to assess the morphological characteristics of the tooth/adhesive interface using different adhesive systems in MOD restorations under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The tested hypothesis was that the morphology of the bonding interface would vary in different areas of MOD restorations for the three adhesive systems. MOD cavities were prepared in 12 sound extracted human third molars and restored with Filtek Z250 composite resin and one of the following adhesive systems: Experimental ABF (n=4), Clearfil SE Bond (n=4) self-etching primers and Single Bond etch-and-rinse adhesive system (n=4). After 24-h storage in distilled water at 37°C, teeth were sectioned and prepared for SEM. The interfacial morphology varied depending on the adhesive system and also on the evaluated area. The null hypothesis was accepted because the morphology of the tooth/adhesive interface reflected the characteristics of both the dental substrate and the adhesive systems.

Este estudo teve o objetivo de observar a morfologia da interface dente-restauração de diferentes sistemas adesivos em cavidades MOD, por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). A hipótese do estudo foi de que a morfologia da interface adesiva poderia variar nas diferentes regiões da cavidade MOD, para algum dos 3 sistemas adesivos estudados. Preparos tipo MOD foram confeccionados em 12 terceiros molares humanos hígidos e restaurados com resina composta Filtek Z250 e os seguintes sistemas adesivos: ABF (n=4), Clearfil SE Bond (n=4) (sistemas adesivos autocondicionantes) e Single Bond (n=4) (sistema adesivo de condicionamento ácido total). Após 24 h de armazenamento em água destilada a 37°C, os dentes foram secionados e preparados para MEV. A morfologia da interface de união variou com o sistema adesivo e com a região analisada. A hipótese do estudo foi aceita, pois a morfologia da interface de união refletiu as características do substrato dental e dos sistemas adesivos testados.

In vitro pulp chamber temperature rise during composite resin polymerization with different curing lights.

The damaging effect of temperature increase on the pulp tissue during restorative treatment has been a matter of concern in dentistry for many years. Aesthetic restorative dentistry relies on polymerization of light-activated resin composites which can cause damaging effects to the dental pulp as a result of temperature rise caused by both the exothermic reaction process and the energy absorbed during irradiation. This in vitro study was carried out to measure the increase in pulp chamber temperature induced during composite resin-polymerization with various light curing units in three different and common clinical situations (Veneer, Class II, Class III) and the clinical implications of the results. Measurement of pulp temperature changes during polymerization was performed with a Al-Cr Thermocouple positioned at the pulp-dentin junction. Mean values were calculated from six measurements with each light curing unit.

Restauração de dilaceração coronária e hipoplasia do esmalte / Restoration of crown dilaceration and enamel hypoplasia

Os traumatismos dos dentes decíduos resultam, na maioria das vezes, de acidentes caseiros, e na maioria dos casos afetam os incisivos centrais superiores. Os incisivos decíduos são altamente suscetíveis às luxações, sendo que 4,4 a 22 por cento delas são luxações intrusivas. Este tipo de trauma pode resultar em danos tanto para o decíduo quanto para o germe do permanente, que apresentam vários tipos de anomalias de desenvolvimento. Andreasen et al. (1971) relataram que, após trauma dos dentes decíduos, quase 50 por cento dos permanentes sucessores mostraram distúrbios nos diferentes estágios da odontogênese. A paciente citada neste relato de caso apresentava os dentes 31 e 41 com dilaceração coronária associada à descoloração branco-amarelada do esmalte. A descoloração é devida a um distúrbio interno da mineralização, acarretando hipoplasia e hipocalcificação. A dilaceração constutui-se de uma angulação aguda no longo eixo da coroa. Mesmo sem a presença de lesões cariosas, dentes dilacerados podem tardiamente desenvolver necrose pulpar seguida de periodontite apical e abcesso crônico. Para evitar essa complicação, a parte dilacerada da coroa foi removida e os dentes foram devidamente tratados. A estética e a anatomia funcional foram restabelecidas através de restauração em resina composta fotopolimerizada, associada a pino de fibra de vidro intra-radicular. Essa técnica apresenta como vantagens a simplicidade de execução, o baixo custo e a possibilidade de ser realizada em uma única sessão, além do excelente resultado estético-funcional

Relação entre infiltração marginal e resistência de união em restaurações diretas de resina composta / Correlation between microleakage and bond strenght in direct resin composite restorations

Verificou-se a relação entre infiltração marginal e resistência de união utilizando a mesma interface adesiva. Foram selecionados 52 terceiros molares humanos hígidos, os quais foram preparados, restaurados e submetidos ao teste de infiltração marginal e de microtração. Cavidades do tipo Classe II foram preparadas nas faces proximais de cada dente, cujas dimensões V-L foram as maiores possíveis e a profundidade axial estabelecida foi de 2,0mm. O término cervical de uma das caixas proximais foi estabelecido a 1,0mm aquém da JAC e na outra, 1,0mm além desta junção. Imediatamente após o preparo, foram confeccionadas restaurações com resina composta, utilizando-se previamente os sistemas adesivos Single Bond (3M-ESPE) ou Clearfil Mega Bond (Kuraray), seguindo as recomendações de cada fabricante. Para restaurar as cavidades foi utilizada a resina Z100 (3M-ESPE) em incrementos horizontais, fotopolimerizados individualmente por 40 segundos e, após 24 horas, as restaurações foram submetidas a polimento. Após vedamento dos ápices, as superfícies dos dentes foram cobertas com uma camada de esmalte de unha, deixando exposto apenas 1,0mm de área ao redor das margens gengivais das restaurações. Em seguida, os dentes foram imersos em fucsina básica a 0,5 por cento por 20 horas. Secções longitudinais (sentido mésio-distal) de 0,8mm de espessura foram obtidas e as imagens das interfaces foram capturadas juntamente com uma régua milimetrada e digitalizadas. Os dados de infiltração marginal foram analisados em um software (ImageTool), pela medida da extensão linear (mm) da infiltração ao longo da parede gengival. Em seguida, os espécimes tiveram a extensão da interface adesiva da parede gengival reduzida para a avaliação da resistência de união. Estes espécimes foram afixados na máquina de testes (Vitrodyne V1000) e submetidos ao teste de microtração. Cada espécime forneceu um valor de infiltração e seu correspondente valor de resistência de união. Para a análise, os dados de infiltração e resistência foram submetidos individualmente à análise de variância e teste de SNK. A infiltração marginal foi menor no grupo Single Bond, com margem em esmalte (SE=0,51mm). Esse valor foi significativamente (p < 0,05) menor em relação aos demais grupos: Single Bond com margem em dentina (SD=0,59mm), Clearfil Mega Bond com margem em esmalte (CE=0,67mm) e em dentina (CD=0,63mm)...

Comparación in vivo de la interfase diente-restauración de un ionómero de vidrio resinomodificado y una resina poliácido-modificada en restauraciones cervicales clase V / An in vivo comparison of the tooth-restoration interphase microleakage of a resin-modified glass ionomer and a polyacid-modified composite resin in class V cervical restorations

La microfiltración es el movimiento de bacterias, fluidos, moléculas, iones y aún de aire entre la pared de la preparación dentaria y el material restaurador aplicado. Este parámetro es un aspecto primordial de la evaluación de los materiales dentales y su prevención es uno de los objetivos fundamentales de la odontología restauradora. El propósito de este estudio fue comparar por medios histológicos la microfiltración en la interfase diente-restauración de dos materiales dentales: un ionómero de vidrio resino-modificado (Vitremer) y una resina poliácido-modificada (Compoglass F) en restauraciones clase V con márgenes en esmalte y en dentina de dientes estructuralmente sanos. Se usaron 30 dientes íntegros con extracción indicada pro compromiso periodontal, en pacientes atentdidos en la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Antioquia, previo consentimiento para la participación en el estudio. En cada uno de los dientes se preparó una cavidad clase V ovalada en forma de "U", de 2 mm de diámetro inciso-gingival, por 4 mm de diámetro meso-distal y de 1,5 mm de profundidad, utilizando una fresa cilíndrica de diamante de extremo redondeado. Los dientes restaurados se extrajeron después de permanecer ocho semanas en boca y fueron almacenados en solución salina a temperatura ambiente para prevenir su deshidratación mientras se prepararon para evaluar la integridad marginal. Los resultados de este estudio establecen que las restauraciones adheridas al esmalte muestran menor filtracion que las adheridas a dentina, independientemente de si el material es un ionómero vítreo o una resina poliácido-modificada. La investigación in vivo permite identificar muchas de las limitaciones de los materiales restauradores, pues es diferentes lo que se logra en un estudio in vitro con todos los factores controlados.