The effect of casting and masticatory simulation on strain and misfit of implant-supported metal frameworks.

The influence of casting and masticatory simulation on marginal misfit and strain in multiple implant-supported prostheses was evaluated. Three-unit screw retained fixed dental prosthesis (FDP) and screw retained full-arch fixed dental prosthesis (FAFDP) frameworks were made using calcinable or overcasted cylinders on conical dental implant abutment. Four groups were obtained according to the cylinder and prosthesis type (n=10). Frameworks were casted in CoCr alloy and subjected to strain gauge analyses and marginal misfit measurements before and after 10(6) mechanical cycles (2 Hz/280 N). Results were submitted to ANOVA, Tukey's HSD and Pearson correlation test (α=0.05). No difference was found on misfit among all groups and times (p>0.05). Overcasted frameworks showed higher strain than the calcinable ones (FDP - Initial p=0.0047; Final p=0.0004; FAFDP - Initial p=0.0476; Final p=0.0115). The masticatory simulation did not influence strain (p>0.05). No correlation was observed between strain and misfit (r=0.24; p>0.05). In conclusion, the marginal misfit value in the overcasted full-arch frameworks was higher than clinical acceptable data. It proved that overcasted method is not an ideal method for full-arch prosthesis. Overcasted frameworks generate higher strain upon the system. The masticatory simulation had no influence on misfit and strain of multiple prostheses.

Fit and Stability of Screw-Retained Implant-Supported Frameworks Under Masticatory Simulation: Influence of Cylinder Type.

PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of a prosthetic cylinder and casting on the misfit and loosening torque of screw-retained multiple-unit implant-supported dental prostheses under masticatory simulation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Screw-retained, three-unit fixed dental prostheses (FDP) and screw-retained full-arch FDP frameworks were waxed using calcinable (plastic cylinders) or overcasted (premachined cast-on cylinders) on the dental implant abutments. The cylinders were cast in Co-Cr alloy to obtain four groups according to cylinder type and prosthesis type (n = 10). The screws were tightened with 20 N/cm (abutment) and 10 N/cm (prosthetic) torque according to the manufacturer's recommendation. After 24 hours, the initial loosening torque was analyzed. The initial misfit measurements were performed according to the Schiffleger test. The screws were retightened, and the specimens were submitted to 10(6) mechanical cycles (2 Hz/280 N). Loosening torque and misfit were reevaluated (final measurements), and data were submitted to ANOVA, Tukey's HSD, and Pearson's correlation tests (α = 0.05). RESULTS: The calcinable three-unit FDP demonstrated greater misfit (initial: 107.53 ± 40.36 µm; final: 99.00 ± 40.85 µm) than did the overcasted three-unit FDP frameworks (initial: 51.50 ± 22.98 µm; final: 44.33 ± 14.14 µm) (initial: p = 0.0005; final: p = 0.0007). No difference was noted between the calcinable and overcasted full-arch FDP frameworks (p > 0.05). Masticatory simulation did not affect the misfit (p > 0.05). The overcasted full-arch FDP presented a lower abutment screw loosening torque (12.05 ± 1.80 N/cm) than did the calcinable ones (14.75 ± 1.72 N/cm) in the final measurement (p = 0.0024). The calcinable groups presented a lower prosthetic screw loosening torque than did the overcasted groups in the final evaluation (p < 0.05). After masticatory simulation, the prosthetic screw loosening torque of the calcinable three-unit FDP decreased (initial: 5.49 ± 1.07 N/cm; final: 3.73 ± 1.15 N/cm; p = 0.0044). Correlation between misfit and loosening was observed only for the prosthetic screws (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The overcasted components provided a better fit in three-unit FDPs but did not influence the fit of full-arch FDPs. Prosthetic screws of overcasted frameworks presented higher stability, whereas masticatory simulation did not influence misfit but did reduce the prosthetic screw loosening torque of calcinable three-unit FDP frameworks.

Effect of thermocycling in a hard denture liner and acrylic resin after different chemical and mechanical polishing / Efeito da termociclagem em reembasador rígido para prótese e resina acrílica após polimento químico e mecânico

Objective: To evaluate the effect of aging in a hard denture reline (New Truliner) and an acrylic resin (Classic) after chemical and mechanical polishing. Methods: Eighty specimens were made, divided randomly between 8 groups: G1.Acrylic Resin Classic (RAC)/Mechanical Polishing (PM); G2.RAC/PM + thermocycling (TR); G3) RAC/Chemical Polishing (PQ); G4.RAC/PQ + TR; G5.New Truliner (NT)/PM; G6.NT/PM + TR; G7. NT/PQ; G8.NT/PQ + TR. The surface hardness was measured before and after polishing, and after TR. The impact resistance tests were measured after all applied treatments. The data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey test (a=5%). Results: Regardless of the polishing, it was noted that RAC presented significantly higher surface hardness than NT; PM had higher hardness in both materials compared with PQ; on both polishing, the impact resistance of the RAC was higher than NT. Independently of TR test, the impact resistance of the materials that received PQ was higher than received PM. The PQ caused greater changes in properties than the PM. Conclusion: Aging and chemical and mechanical polishing influenced the physical and mechanical properties of hard denture reline and acrylic resin.

Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito da termociclagem em reembasador rígido para próteses totais (New Truliner) e resina acrílica (Clássico) após polimento químico e mecânico. Métodos: Foram confeccionados 80 corpos de prova, divididos de forma randomizada entre 8 grupos: G1. Resina Acrílica Clássico (RAC)/Polimento mecânico (PM); G2. RAC/PM + termociclagem (TR); G3.RAC/Polimento químico (PQ); G4.RAC/PQ + TR; G5.New Truliner (NT)/PM; G6.NT/PM + TR; G7. NT/PQ; G8. NT/PQ + TR. A dureza superficial foi mensurada antes e após os polimentos, e após a TR. Os ensaios de resistência ao impacto foram mensurados após todos os tratamentos. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e Tukey (a=0,05). Resultados: Independente do polimento verificou-se que RAC apresentou resultados de dureza superficial significativamente mais altos que NT; PM gerou superfícies mais duras em ambos os materiais quando comparado ao PQ; em ambos os polimentos, os valores de resistência ao impacto da RAC foram maiores que os do NT. Independentemente da realização da TR, a resistência ao impacto dos materiais que receberam PQ foi maior que a dos que receberam PM. PQ causou maior alteração nas propriedades do que PM. Conclusão: A termociclagem e os polimentos químico e mecânico influenciam as propriedades físicas e mecânicas do reembasador rígido e da resina acrílica.

Stress evaluation of implant-abutment connections under different loading conditions: a 3D finite element study.

This study evaluated the effects of axial and oblique occlusal loading on implant-supported partial dentures with different connection systems (external hexagon, internal hexagon, and Morse taper). Upon axial loading, all systems presented similar stress values. Stress values increased under oblique loading. Stress distribution changed for some of the internal connection structures. It can be concluded that oblique load increases stress on bone structures and prosthetic components. Internal connection system implants present more favorable stress distribution patterns than do external connection system implants.

Reabilitação bucal com prótese total imediata / Oral rehabilitation with immediate full denture

O sucesso da reabilitação protética, estética e funcional requer, na maioria dos casos, um plano de tratamento transdisciplinar. Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar um caso de reabilitação bucal com a confecção de prótese total imediata (PTI) na arcada superior e prótese parcial removível provisória na arcada inferior. Os resultados demonstraram que o tratamento reabilitador com PTI foi resolutivo para o caso clínico, restabelecendo estética e função sem submeter a paciente a um período de edentulismo.

In most cases the success of prosthetic, esthetic and functional rehabilitation requires a multidisciplinary treatment plan. This work aims to present an oral rehabilitation case with immediate full denture (IFD) and lower provisional removable partial denture. The results showed that the rehabilitation treatment with IFD was the solution for the clinical case, restoring aesthetics and function without submitting the patient to an edentulous period.

Avaliação do grau de satisfação e qualidade de vida dos portadores de prótese dental / Assessment of the satisfaction level and quality of life of dental prosthesis users

Diante da importância de oferecer um tratamento reabilitador adequado às condições dos pacientes atendidos em uma policlínica odontológica, busca-se saber quais as suas opiniões quanto à satisfação da instalação e utilização de próteses removíveis confeccionadas por estudantes de graduação em Odontologia. Objetivo: este estudo tem como objetivo a avaliação do grau de satisfação e qualidade de vida dos pacientes edentados totais e parciais reabilitados por estudantes de graduação. Materiais e método: trinta e dois pacientes foram chamados dois meses após a conclusão do tratamento reabilitador protético para consulta de proservação das próteses. Neste momento, os pacientes foram avaliados por meio do questionário OHIP-EDENT e por meio da escala visual analógica (EVA) para avaliar os critérios de qualidade de vida, estética, fonética, função mastigatória, estabilidade, conforto, alteração do paladar e dor referentes à prótese instalada. Os resultados foram submetidos ao teste t com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: os pacientes reabilitados com prótese total apresentaram maior impacto na qualidade de vida (p = 0,01), relataram melhor estabilidade (p = 0,01) e função mastigatória (p = 0,01) em comparação aos reabilitados com próteses parciais. Não houve diferença nos critérios conforto, estética, fonética, alteração de paladar e dor (p > 0,05). Conclusões: o tipo de prótese pode influenciar no prognóstico da reabilitação. Além disso, pacientes reabilitados com próteses totais relatam maior percepção de melhora na qualidade de vida após a reabilitação.

Given the importance of offering proper rehabilitation for patients assisted in a dental polyclinic we have sought their opinion regarding installation and use of removable dental prosthesis manufactured by Dentistry students. Objective: this study aimed to assess the satisfaction level and quality of life of partially or totally edentulous patients rehabilitated by graduate students. Materials and method: thirty-two patients were called two months after the completion of the rehabilitating prosthetic treatment for an appointment of prosthesis proservation. At this time the patients were assessed through the OHIP-EDENT questionnaire and visual analogue scale (VAS) to assess criteria for quality of life, esthetics, phonetics, masticatory function, stability, comfort, palate alteration, and pain associated with the prosthesis installed. The results were submitted to t test with 5% significance level. Results: the patients rehabilitated with complete dentures presented higher impact on quality of life (p = 0.01), and reported better stability (p = 0.01) and masticatory function (p = 0.01) than patients rehabilitated with partial dentures. There was no difference for criteria of comfort, esthetics, phonetics, palate alteration, and pain (p > 0.05). Conclusions: the type of prosthesis may influence the rehabilitation prognosis. Moreover, patients rehabilitated with complete dentures reported more perception of improvement in quality of life after rehabilitation.

Effect of chemical cleaning agents on the flexural strength of acrylic and hard denture line resins.

This study sought to evaluate the disinfectants, Efferdent (EF) and 0.5% sodium hypochlorite (SH), and their effects on the flexural strength and modulus of elasticity of the hard denture liners, Kooliner (K) and New Truliner (NT), and a thermoacrylic resin, QC-20. Ninety specimens were made (50 mm x 10 mm x 3 mm) and divided into 9 groups (n = 10). The 3 control groups were Group 1: QC-20 without disinfection cycles, Group 2: K, and Group 3: NT. The 6 experimental groups were Group 4: QC-20 in EF, Group 5: K in EF, Group 6: NT in EF, Group 7: QC-20 in SH, Group 8: K in SH, and Group 9: NT in SH. Specimens were subjected to 360 cycles of disinfection involving 35-minute cycles of immersion in cleaning solutions. The materials' flexural strength and modulus of elasticity were determined using a universal testing machine at a 5 mm/minute speed of compression. The data were subjected to ANOVA, Tukey, Kruskal-Wallis, and Dunn tests (α = 0.05). Regardless of the disinfection method used, the NT hard denture liner showed the lowest flexural strength values (P < 0.05) and modulus of elasticity (P < 0.0001) compared to K and QC-20. However, flexural strength values increased after applying SH and EF (P < 0.05). QC-20 showed a higher modulus of elasticity (P < 0.033), which increased after EF was applied (P = 0.005). It can be concluded that the disinfection methods changed the mechanical properties of the tested materials.

Influence of the casting technique and dynamic loading on screw detorque and misfit of single unit implant-supported prostheses.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of the casting procedure and cyclic loading of prosthetic frameworks on detorque of prosthetic screws and marginal misfit of single unit implant-supported prostheses. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty specimens were obtained, each one consisting of a set of an implant (external hexagon 3.75 × 13 mm - Branemark type), a prosthetic abutment (entirely calcinable or overcasted UCLA) and a prosthetic screw. After the specimens were obtained, the prosthetic screws were tightened with 30 Ncm torque and released 24 h later in order to evaluate initial detorque. The screws were retightened and marginal gaps were assessed. All specimens were submitted to 10(6) loading cycles, performed with 2 Hz frequency and 130 N load. The specimens were re-evaluated for marginal misfit and detorque after the mechanical loading (final marginal misfit/final detorque). The results were submitted to analysis of variance for repeated measurements, followed by Tukey HSD test (α = 0.05). RESULTS: No statistically significant differences were found on detorque values of the prosthetics screws for all groups and intervals evaluated (p = 0.8922). The entirely calcinable abutments showed higher initial marginal misfit compared to the overcasted ones (p = 0.0438). There was no statistically significant difference on marginal misfit before and after mechanical loading for both groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded that the overcasted abutments showed lower misfit values when compared to the entirely casted abutments. No difference was observed on detorque values of prosthetic screws. After mechanical loading there was no difference on marginal misfit and detorque between the groups.

Manutenção longitudinal do tratamento de peri-implantite / Long term clinical outcome of peri-implantitis treatment: a clinical report

O alto número de reabilitações orais com implantes, associadas à ausênciade uma correta terapia de manutenção, tem contribuído para o aparecimentode diversos casos de peri-implantite. Juntamente com este fato, odiagnóstico das doenças peri-implantares parece ser dificultado pelo desconhecimento,ou medo, dos cirurgiões-dentistas no exame das estruturasperi-implantares. O objetivo deste relato de caso clínico foi apresentaruma situação em que diagnóstico e tratamento da peri-implantite permitirama continuação e o sucesso da reabilitação oral com implantes. Dentrodas limitações do caso clínico apresentado concluiu-se que uma vez diagnosticadaa peri-implantite, a aplicação não cirúrgica de iodo povidine 10%,associado à abordagem cirúrgica, para a descontaminação da superfíciedos implantes e correção tecidual peri-implantar, por meio de enxerto detecido conjuntivo, e uma rigorosa terapia de suporte periodontal tornaramo resultado clínico satisfatório após 18 meses de acompanhamento, em setratando de estabilização do processo patológico.

Evaluation of Vickers hardness of different types of acrylic denture base resins with and without glass fibre reinforcement.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the Vickers hardness of different acrylic resins for denture bases with and without the addition of glass fibres. BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that different polymerisation methods, as well as the addition of glass fibre (FV) might improve the hardness of acrylic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Five types of acrylic resin were tested: Vipi Wave (VW), microwave polymerisation; Vipi Flash (VF), auto-polymerisation; Lucitone (LT), QC20 (QC) and Vipi Cril (VC), conventional heat-polymerisation, all with or without glass fibre reinforcement (GFR) and distributed into 10 groups (n = 12). Specimens were then submitted to Vickers hardness testing with a 25-g load for 30 s. All data were submitted to anova and Tukey's HSD test. RESULTS: A significant statistical difference was observed with regard to the polymerisation method and the GFR (p < 0.05). Without the GFR, the acrylic resin VC presented the highest hardness values, and VF and LT presented the lowest. In the presence of GFR, VC resin still presented the highest Vickers hardness values, and VF and QC presented the lowest. CONCLUSIONS: The acrylic resin VC and VW presented higher hardness values than VF and QC resins. Moreover, GFR increased the Vickers hardness of resins VW, VC and LT.

Radiographic inspection of porosity in Ti-6Al-4V laser-welded joints

Widely used in dentistry, Ti-6Al-4V alloy is difficult to cast and solder, as it frequently exhibits pores inside the structure. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of joint openings and diameters of laser-welded joints executed in Ti-6Al-4V structures on the presence of pores as checked by radiographic procedures. Sixty dumbbell rods with central diameters of 1.5, 2.0 and 3.5 mm were created from Ti-6Al-4V-wrought bars. Specimens were sectioned and welded using two joint openings (0.0 and 0.6 mm). The combination of variables created six groups (n = 10). Laser welding was executed using 360V/8ms (1.5 and 2.0 mm) and 380V/9ms (3.5 mm), with the focus and frequency set to zero. The joints were finished, polished and submitted to radiographic examination. The radiographs were visually examined for the presence of pores in the joints, qualitatively. The percentage of radiographic presence of pores was calculated without counting pores per joint. Data were analyzed using a chi-square test (α = 0.05). For the 1.5-mm specimens, the incidence of pore presence was significantly higher (p = 0.0001) when using 0.6-mm joint openings (40 percent) compared to 0.0-mm openings (0 percent). For the 2.0-mm specimens, there was no significant difference between groups (p = 0.2008). However, for the 3.5-mm specimens, the incidence of pore presence was lower (p = 0.0061) for 0.6-mm openings (50 percent) compared to 0.0-mm openings (70 percent). Therefore, laser welding of Ti-6Al-4V structures with thin diameters provides the best condition for the juxtaposition of the parts.

Radiographic inspection of porosity in Ti-6Al-4V laser-welded joints.

Widely used in dentistry, Ti-6Al-4V alloy is difficult to cast and solder, as it frequently exhibits pores inside the structure. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of joint openings and diameters of laser-welded joints executed in Ti-6Al-4V structures on the presence of pores as checked by radiographic procedures. Sixty dumbbell rods with central diameters of 1.5, 2.0 and 3.5 mm were created from Ti-6Al-4V-wrought bars. Specimens were sectioned and welded using two joint openings (0.0 and 0.6 mm). The combination of variables created six groups (n = 10). Laser welding was executed using 360V/8ms (1.5 and 2.0 mm) and 380V/9ms (3.5 mm), with the focus and frequency set to zero. The joints were finished, polished and submitted to radiographic examination. The radiographs were visually examined for the presence of pores in the joints, qualitatively. The percentage of radiographic presence of pores was calculated without counting pores per joint. Data were analyzed using a chi-square test (α = 0.05). For the 1.5-mm specimens, the incidence of pore presence was significantly higher (p = 0.0001) when using 0.6-mm joint openings (40%) compared to 0.0-mm openings (0%). For the 2.0-mm specimens, there was no significant difference between groups (p = 0.2008). However, for the 3.5-mm specimens, the incidence of pore presence was lower (p = 0.0061) for 0.6-mm openings (50%) compared to 0.0-mm openings (70%). Therefore, laser welding of Ti-6Al-4V structures with thin diameters provides the best condition for the juxtaposition of the parts.

Misfit of pure titanium frameworks: effect of veneer coverage and spark erosion process.

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of veneer application on the misfit level of implant-supported frameworks. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Thirty commercially pure titanium (Tritan, Dentaurum, Pforzheim, Germany) frameworks were fabricated from a metallic index containing five Branemark-type multi-unit abutments. Analogs of the abutments were positioned into the framework to manufacture an index for each framework, which permitted the evaluation of the marginal gap caused only by the veneer coverage. The frameworks were grouped (n = 10) in the following manner: (G1) heat-cured acrylic resin (Clássico, Clássico, São Paulo, Brazil); (G2) light-cured resin (Versyo.com, Heraeus Kulzer, Brazil); and (G3) porcelain (Triceram, Dentaurum, Pforzheim, Germany). Marginal refinement with spark erosion was then conducted. The marginal gap was verified before and after the veneer coverage and the spark erosion procedure, following the single screw test protocol (tightening force of 10 Ncm). Data were submitted to an analysis of variance (ANOVA) in a split-plot design for repeated measurements followed by a Tukey test (p = 0.05). RESULTS. The veneer application was associated with a significant increase in the mean misfit values of all groups. The lowest values were presented by G2. After the spark erosion process, the mean misfit value decreased only on G3. CONCLUSIONS. Heat-cured acrylic resin and porcelain produced the highest values of marginal gaps, whereas light-cured acrylic resin produced the lowest. In addition, the spark erosion process was effective only in the marginal gap of the porcelain application group.

Effect of accelerated aging on permanent deformation and tensile bond strength of autopolymerizing soft denture liners.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different accelerated aging times on permanent deformation and tensile bond strength of two soft chairside liners, acrylic resin (T) and silicone (MS) based. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Different specimens were made for each test of each reliner. The specimens (n = 10) were submitted to accelerated aging for 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64 cycles. Tensile bond strength testing was performed at a crosshead speed of 5 mm/min and permanent deformation with a compressive load of 750 gf. Data were submitted to Mann-Whitney test to compare the materials at different times, and Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests were used for comparing aging intervals within a given reliner. RESULTS: MS presented a lower percentage of permanent deformation (p < 0.0001) and higher tensile bond strength (p < 0.0001) than T in all time intervals and was not affected by the accelerated aging process, which reduced the permanent deformation and increased tensile bond strength of T (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: MS presented lower permanent deformation and higher tensile bond strength than T. Although T presented changes in those properties after accelerated aging, both materials might be suited for long-term use.

Radiographic inspection of porosity in pure titanium dumbbell castings.

BACKGROUND: Titanium frameworks are frequently indicated for implant supported prostheses; however, voids are usually encountered inside cast titanium. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to confirm the efficacy of a radiographic technique for inspection of porosity in commercially pure titanium castings with different diameter. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty dumbbell rods (n=20) with a central 1.5, 2.0 and 3.5mm diameter were prepared by lost-wax casting. Cast specimens were finished and polished and submitted to radiographic examination (90kV, 15mA, 0.6s and 10-13mm of distance) using periapical film. The radiographs were visually analysed for the presence of porosity in the extension of the dumbbell or in the central portion of the rods. Data were submitted to Pearson Chi-square test (5%). RESULTS: The tested radiographic method proved to be suitable for the evaluation of cast frameworks. Internal porosities were observed in most of the specimens (91.7%) (p=0.0005); however, only 20% occurred on the central portion of the rods (p=0.612). CONCLUSION: Internal porosities can be visualised through radiographs and occur mostly in small diameter structures. The radiographic evaluation of metal structures can improve the quality of frameworks and thereby potentially increase the longevity of the rehabilitation.

Análise radiográfica de uniões soldadas a laser executadas no titânio comercialmente puro fundido, em diversas situações clínicas simuladas / Radiographic analysis in casting titanium laser-joints in diverse clinical situations

Esse estudo foi conduzido para avaliar a possibilidade de visualização de porosidade interna em radiografias periapicais de uniões soldadas a laser, confeccionadas em estruturas de titânio (Ti) comercialmente puro (cp), em diferentes situações de soldagem. Foram confeccionados halteres em resina acrílica, com diâmetros centrais de 1,5; 2,0; e 3,5 mm, por meio de uma matriz metálica bipartida. Os halteres em resina foram fundidos em Ti cp e após acabamento e polimento, seccionados em duas partes iguais. As partes foram alinhadas e fixadas de tal forma que as distâncias entre elas fossem 0,0 e 0,6 mm. A combinação entre as variáveis (distância de soldagem e diâmetro dos halteres) gerou seis grupos (n=10). A soldagem a laser foi realizada com as seguintes especificações: 360V/8ms (1,5 e 2,0 mm) e 380V/9ms (3,5 mm), com foco e freqüência regulados em zero, em um aparelho de soldagem a laser Desktop-F. As uniões obtidas receberam acabamento, polimento e foram submetidas à análise radiográfica com exposição à radiação (90 KV, 15 mA, 0,6 seg e 10 a 13 mm de distância) utilizando filme periapical. As radiografias foram analisadas visualmente quanto à presença de porosidade nas uniões soldadas, e os dados obtidos, submetidos ao teste Qui-Quadrado (5%). Com isso, verificou-se ser possível visualizar porosidade interna nessas uniões. Em corpos de prova de menores diâmetros, 1,5 e 2,0 mm, a incidência é maior quando a distância é 0,6 mm. Entretanto, em corpos de prova de 3,5 mm, a incidência é alta para ambas as uniões, não diferindo estatisticamente entre si.

This study was conducted to evaluate the possibility of porosity inspection in laser-weld joints executed in cp titanium structures, by radiographic analyses. Sixty acrylic dumbbells rods with 1.5, 2.0 and 3.5 mm central diameter were prepared by lost-wax casting procedure. The casted specimens were finished, polished and sectioned in two halves. The parts were lined up in a metal matrix and fixed according two welding distances (0.0 and 0.6 mm). The combination between diameter and welding distance created a total of six groups (n = 10). The laser welding was executed as follows: 360V/8ms (1.5 and 2.0 mm) and 380V/9ms (3.5 mm) with focus and frequency regulated to zero. The achieved joints were finished, polished and submitted to radiographic examination (90 KV, 15 mA, 0.6 second and 10 to 13 mm of distance) with periapical film. The radiographies were visually analyzed for the presence of internal porosity in the joints. The data was submitted to Chi-Square test (5%). Herewith, it was possible to visualize internal porosity in the analyzed joints. In thin specimens, 1.5 and 2.0 mm, the porosity incidence was higher when the joint distance was 0.6 mm. However, in 3.5 mm specimens, this incidence was high for both joint openings.

Porcelain application and simulation of firing cycle: effect on marginal misfit of implant-supported frameworks

Aim: Success of implant-supported prostheses is related to the frameworks’ passive fit, henceinaccuracies can generate stress, leading to bone resorption and rehabilitation failure. This study evaluated misfit levels of implant-supported frameworks after different coverage treatments.Methods: Twenty commercially pure titanium (CP Ti) frameworks were manufactured with 5Branemark type multi-unit abutments. Frameworks were distributed in two groups as follows: G1- porcelain application (n=10); G2 - porcelain firing cycle simulation (n=10). Using a traveling microscope, marginal misfit was measured before and after undertaking the techniques, following the single-screw test protocol. All data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey’s test (p<0.05).Results: Initial marginal misfit values were not significantly different, but both groups presented significantly higher misfit values after treatment: G1: 233.99 ìm (p=0.0003); G2: 119.75 ìm(p<0.0001). In addition, G1 presented higher misfit than G2 (p<0.0001). Conclusions: Porcelain application promoted significantly higher increase of misfit, which indicates that such procedure should be considered on misfit analysis of implant-supported prostheses.

Efeito da adição de citrato e termociclagem sobre a sorção, solubilidade e rugosidade superficial de um reembasador resiliente / Effect of citrate addition and termocycling on water sorption, solubility and surface roughness of a soft liner

Objetivo: As propriedades dos materiais resilientes são alteradas quando o produto está em meio aquoso, sejaem saliva, seja em água destilada ou agentes químicos de limpeza. O processo de lixiviação sofrido pelo material resulta em endurecimento progressivo, distorção e alteração de rugosidade, apresentando longevidadeinferior à da prótese. Assim, este estudo foi realizado para avaliar e comparar a sorção, solubilidade e rugosidade superficial de um material reembasadorresiliente a base de resina acrílica (Eversoft®) em sua composição química original e com adição de citrato(experimental). Métodos: Foram confeccionados vinte corpos-de-prova de cada material com dimensões de45 mm de diâmetro X 1 mm de espessura, distribuídos em quatro grupos (n = 10). G1): Eversoft® com selante; G2): Eversoft® sem selante; G3): Experimental sem selante; e G4): Experimental com selante. Os corpos-deprova foram armazenados em água destilada em estufa à temperatura de 37 C e submetidos à termociclagem,sendo avaliados em quatro tempos: T0 = 0 (Controle), T1 = 1000 ciclos, T2 = 2000 ciclos, T3 = 3000 ciclos. Resultados: A adição de citrato na fórmula do Eversoft influenciou na rugosidade superficial, sorção e solubilidade do material; entretanto, mediante a aplicação de selante houve redução da rugosidade superficial e sorção do Eversoft®, não havendo diferença entre os grupos. Os valores de solubilidade do Eversoft® com aplicação de selante foram significativamente inferiores aosdo citrato. Conclusão: O Eversoft®, quando manipulado de acordo com as indicações do fabricante, ou seja, utilizando o selante, apresentou propriedades semelhantes às do Grupo Experimental. A adição de citrato nãosubstituiu o uso de selante

Nutrição para idosos / Nutrition for the elderly

Este artigo tem por objetivo discutir a contribuição da nutrição na qualidade vida dos indivíduos idosos e de que forma ela pode influenciar para uma velhice mais saudável. Serão abordados os aspectos bioquímicos e fisiológicos do envelhecimento, os aspectos relacionados à saúde bucal e às necessidades nutricionais dos idosos, assim como serão evidenciadas as alterações fisiológicas que direta ou indiretamente afetam a sua alimentação.

The main of this article is to discuss the influence of nutrition in the orderly?s quality of life and whether it can implicate in oral health or to contribute for a healthier old age. Considerations on biochemical and physiologic aspects of the aging will be considered, associated with the senior?s nutritional needs, as well as it will be evidenced the physiologic changes that directly or indirectly affect elder food consumption.

Relining of prosthesis with auto-polymerizing hard denture reline resins: effect of post-polymerization treatment on flexural strength.

BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that microwave irradiation and prosthesis immersion in hot water after its polymerization may improve mechanical and viscoelastic properties of acrylic resins. PURPOSE: This study was proposed to verify the influence of microwave post-polymerization (PP) treatment over the flexural strength of thermo-polymerizing acrylic resin specimens (QC-20) relined or not with two different composition hard chairside auto-polymerizing reliners [Kooliner (K) and New Truliner (NT)]. MATERIALS AND METHODS: For this study, 50 specimens of 64 x 10 x 3.3 mm were polymerized and distributed into five groups. G1 (control) specimens without relining and PP; G2 specimens relined with K, without PP; G3 specimens relined with NT, without PP; G4 specimens relined with K, with PP (microwave irradiation with 650 W for 5 min); G5 specimens relined with NT, with PP. Tests were performed on a universal testing machine Instron 4411 with compression speed of 5 mm/min. RESULTS: Specimens of K without PP did not show statistically different results (p < 0.05) when compared with control. However, when submitted to PP these specimens showed a significant increase in flexural strength. Specimens of NT showed the lowest flexural strength of all groups, with or without PP when compared with control and K groups. CONCLUSION: Microwave PP (650 W for 5 min) proved to be an effective method of improving the flexural strength of K relined prosthesis. However, it did not seem to affect NT specimens.