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Deformation of elastomeric chains related to the amount and time of stretching
Yagura, Denise; Baggio, Paulo Eduardo; Carreiro, Luiz Sérgio; Takahashi, Ricardo.
  • Yagura, Denise; Londrina State University. School of Dentistry of Barretos.
  • Baggio, Paulo Eduardo; Londrina State University. School of Dentistry of Barretos.
  • Carreiro, Luiz Sérgio; Londrina State University. School of Dentistry of Barretos.
  • Takahashi, Ricardo; Londrina State University. School of Dentistry of Barretos.
Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 18(3): 136-142, May-June 2013. ilus, graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-690010
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To investigate a potential relationship between degree of stretching and resulting permanent deformation of elastomeric chains (ECs) as well as whether or not stretching time has any bearing on the degree of permanent deformation. METHODS: Five-module segments of closed elastomeric chains manufactured by 3M Unitek were stretched to 10-100% of their original length in devices especially designed for this purpose, remaining submerged in artificial saliva at 37 ± 1° C and were removed sequentially after 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks. Upon removal, each segment was measured and, once recorded the values, were statistically analyzed with the purpose of assessing the degree of permanent deformation. CONCLUSIONS: It was concluded that permanent deformation is directly proportional to the degree of stretching of the ECs assessed. The mean percentages found were 8.4% to 10% of stretching, and exceeding 20% (21.3%) when stretched by 40%, and reaching 56.6% permanent deformation when stretched 100% of their original length. Finally, the highest percentage of permanent deformation occurred during the first week and was not statistically significant after this period.
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OBJETIVO: verificar a possível relação entre o grau de estiramento e a consequente deformação permanente dos elásticos em cadeia, bem como se o fator tempo de estiramento tem influência sobre o grau de deformação permanente. MÉTODOS: segmentos de 5 elos de elásticos em cadeia curta da Unitek/3M foram estirados em de 10 a 100% de seu comprimento original, em dispositivos especialmente idealizados para essa finalidade, permanecendo submersos em saliva artificial a 37 ± 1°C e removidos, sequencialmente, após uma, duas, três e quatro semanas. Quando de sua remoção, para se avaliar o grau de deformação permanente, cada segmento era medido e os valores registrados submetidos à análise estatística. CONCLUSÃO: pode-se concluir que a deformação permanente foi diretamente proporcional ao grau de estiramento dos elásticos em cadeia avaliados, onde os percentuais médios encontrados foram de 8,4% com 10% de estiramento, ultrapassando o percentual de 20% (21,3%) quando distendidos em 40%, chegando a 56,6% de deformação permanente se estirados em 100% de seu comprimento original. Por fim, o maior percentual de deformação permanente ocorreu durante a primeira semana, não sendo estatisticamente significativo após esse período.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Orthodontic Appliances / Stress, Mechanical / Elastomers Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) Journal subject: Orthodontics Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Orthodontic Appliances / Stress, Mechanical / Elastomers Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) Journal subject: Orthodontics Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil