Targeting bonding protocols to increase the bond between acrylic resin or 3D printed denture bases and prefabricated or 3D printed denture teeth.

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The difference in chemical composition between denture base resin and denture teeth requires the development of bonding protocols that increase the union between the materials. PURPOSE: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the impact of different bonding protocols on the bond between heat-polymerized and 3-dimensionally (3D) printed acrylic resin denture bases and acrylic resin prefabricated and 3D printed artificial teeth. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Four types of artificial teeth were evaluated: prefabricated acrylic resin (VITA MFT) and 3D printed (Cosmos TEMP, PRIZMA 3D Bio Denture, and PrintaX AA Temp) bonded to 20×24-mm cylinders of heat-polymerized (VipiWave) and 3D printed (Cosmos Denture, PRIZMA 3D Bio Denture, and PrintaX BB Base) denture bases. Three bonding protocols were tested (n=20): mechanical retention with perforation + monomer (PT1), mechanical retention with perforation + airborne-particle abrasion with 50-µm aluminum oxide + monomer (PT2), and mechanical retention with perforation + Palabond (PT3). Half of the specimens in each group received 10 000 thermocycles and were then subjected to the bonding test at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/minute. The failure type was analyzed and scanning electron micrographs made. Additionally, surface roughness (Ra) and wettability (degree) were analyzed (n=15). ANOVA was used to evaluate the effect of the bonding protocol, and the Student t test was applied to compare the experimental groups with the control (α=.05). For type of failure, a descriptive analysis was carried out using absolute and relative frequency. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to evaluate the surface changes (α=.05). RESULTS: Among the protocols, PT3 with in Yller and PT2 with Prizma had the highest bond strengths of the heat-polymerized denture base and 3D printed teeth (P<.05). When comparing the experimental groups with the control, PT3 and PT2 had greater union with the 3D printed denture base + 3D printed teeth (in Yller), with no difference from the heat-polymerized denture base + prefabricated teeth in acrylic resin. The treatment of the 3D printed tooth surfaces affected the surface roughness of Prizma (P<.001) and wettability (P<.001). CONCLUSIONS: To increase the bond between Yller 3D printed denture base + 3D printed teeth, a bonding protocol including mechanical retention with perforation + Palabond or mechanical retention with perforation + airborne-particle abrasion with aluminum oxide + monomer is indicated. For the other materials tested, further bonding protocols need to be investigated.

Effect of Finishing Protocols on the Surface Roughness and Fatigue Strength of a High-Translucent Zirconia.

Purpose: In case of need for esthetical improvement of zirconia restorations, an individualization using extrinsic staining can be applied. This study aimed to evaluate the surface roughness and fatigue strength (survival) of high-translucency zirconia (3Y-TZP, YZ®HT, Vita Zanhfabrik) with extrinsic characterization and/or glaze. Methods: Sixty (60) zirconia discs (12 × 1.2 mm) were obtained, sintered, and randomly distributed among three groups (n = 20) according to the surface finishing protocol: C (control), C + G (extrinsic characterization followed by a glaze layer), and G (glaze layer). The surface roughness (Ra) was analyzed with a contact profilometer. Subsequently, the specimens were subjected to a fatigue load profile starting at 120 N during 20,000 cycles at 4 Hz frequency, with a 5% increase at each step until failure. The failed specimens were evaluated under a stereomicroscope. Surface roughness analysis was evaluated by using one-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey tests (95%); while fatigue survival probability was analyzed with Kaplan-Meier and Mantel-Cox (log- rank, 95%). Results: One-way ANOVA revealed that surface roughness was affected by the finishing protocol, where C + G showed the highest mean value (0.46 ± 0.18 µm)A followed by G (0.30 ± 0.10 µm)B, and C (0.19 ± 0.02 µm)C. While for fatigue strength, the G protocol presented a higher mean value (243.00, and 222.36-263.63)A, followed by C + G (192.75 and 186.61-198.88)B and C (172.50 and 159.43-185.56)C. Conclusion: Surface finishing protocols modify the surface roughness and fatigue strength of high-translucent zirconia. Regardless of the surface roughness, both glazing protocols improved the ceramic fatigue strength, favoring the restoration's long-term survival.

Interface adhesion on layered zirconia: Effects of the veneering ceramic material and veneering technique.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of different veneering ceramics and veneering techniques on the bond strength to zirconia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 3Y-TZP zirconia blocks were sliced into 60 slabs, polished, and sintered. Each slab received one ceramic cylinder (Ø = 3.4 mm, 5 mm-high), according to the veneering ceramic type (feldspathic-FEL or lithium disilicate-based-LD) and the veneering technique (file-splitting with resin-based luting agent-RC, file-splitting with fusion ceramic-FC, or heat-pressing-HT), which resulted in six groups: FEL-RC, FEL-FC, FEL-HT, LD-RC, LD-FC, LD-HT. After preparation, the samples were immersed in distilled water for 24 h before the shear bond strength (SBS) test. The failure modes were classified as adhesive, predominantly adhesive, or cohesive. Representative failure mode images were taken in a Scanning Electron Microscope. The SBS data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test. RESULTS: Both type of veneering ceramic and technique affected the bond strength. FC led to the highest SBS values. RC and HP provided similar results when compared within each veneering ceramic. Lithium disilicate achieved lower bond strength than feldspathic ceramic when the heat-pressing technique was applied. The most frequent failure modes were predominantly adhesive and adhesive for FEL and LD, respectively. CONCLUSION: File-splitting with fusion ceramic provided the highest adhesion to zirconia when feldspathic or lithium disilicate-based ceramics were used. The heat-pressing technique for veneering with lithium disilicate significantly decreased the bond strength when compared to the feldspathic ceramic.

Preheated Composite as an Alternative for Bonding Feldspathic and Hybrid Ceramics: A Microshear Bond Strength Study.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the bond strength between alternative or conventional luting agents and indirect restorative materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Blocks of a polymer-infiltrated ceramic network (PICN, Vita Enamic) and a feldspathic ceramic (FEL, Vita Mark II) were sliced and divided according to the luting agent: resin cement (PICN-RC, FEL-RC), flowable composite (PICN-FC, FEL-FC), or preheated composite (PICN-PH, FEL-PH). The ceramic surfaces were polished, etched with 5% hydrofluoric acid for 60 s, and then a silane layer was applied. Cylinders of the luting agents were built up on the ceramic surfaces. In half the samples, the microshear bond strength (µSBS) was tested after 24 h (baseline). The other half was tested after 5000 thermocycles (5°C-55°C) (aging). The failure modes were determined using a stereomicroscope, and the ceramic surfaces were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope. Data were statistically analyzed with two-way ANOVA. RESULTS: Thermocycling reduced the bond strength values of all experimental groups. Regarding FEL, the preheated composite obtained the highest results. Resin cement showed results similar to the flowable composite at baseline and after aging. The highest results of PICN were obtained from the preheated composite followed by resin cement and flowable composite. Significant differences among the three luting agents were observed before and after aging. The most frequent failures among the experimental groups were adhesive and cohesive in the ceramic. CONCLUSION: Bond strength results indicate that the preheated composite can be an alternative for adhesive cementation when applied on the tested feldspathic ceramic or PICN.

Efeito dos diferentes tipos de polimento sobre a rugosidade de superfície de uma resina acrílica comercial quimicamente ativada: estudo in vitro / Effect of different types of polishing on the surface roughness of a chemically activated commercial acrylic resin: an in vitro study

Objetivo: avaliar in vitro o polimento sobre resina acrílica quimicamente ativada (RAQA), por meio da rugosidade de superfície (Ra). Materiais e Método: Foram confeccionadas 40 amostras de RAQA, com dimensões de 10 a 10 x 2 mm, e foram divididas em quatro grupos (n=10): ausência do acabamento (AA); Ausência de polimento (AP); Polimento químico (PQ); Polimento com borrachas siliconadas + Escovas (PM). Os espécimes foram avaliados no quanto a rugosidade média (Ra) antes e após o envelhecimento em água destilada em uma estufa por 60 dias. Três medições de Ra (µm), na horizontal foram realizadas e calculada uma média para cada espécime. Os dados foram analisados de forma descritiva e inferencial, ANOVA de medidas repetidas e teste de Tukey com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Inicialmente, o grupo AA teve os menores valores de Ra e o grupo AP os maiores valores de rugosidade, com média e desvio padrão respectivamente 0,17 (±0,11) e 0,52 (±0,10). Após o envelhecimento, o grupo AA teve as menores médias e o grupo PQ os maiores valores de Ra, sendo 0,38 (±0,20) e 1,33 (±0,32), respectivamente. Os resultados evidenciaram diferença estatística significante quando as amostras foram submetidas ao acabamento com brocas. Conclusão: A RAQA necessita de polimento após acabamento com brocas, uma vez que a ausência de polimento comprometerá a lisura de superfície do material.(AU)

Objective: to evaluate in vitro polishing on chemically activated acrylic resin (RAQA), using surface roughness (Ra). Materials and Method: 40 RAQA samples were made, measuring 10 to 10 x 2 mm, and divided into four groups (n=10): absence of finishing (AA); Lack of polishing (AP); Chemical polishing (PQ); Polishing with silicone rubbers + Brushes (PM). The specimens were evaluated for their average roughness (Ra) before and after aging in distilled water in an oven for 60 days. Three horizontal Ra (µm) measurements were taken and an average was calculated for each specimen. Data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially, using repeated measures ANOVA and Tukey test with a significance level of 5%. Results: Initially, the AA group had the lowest Ra values and the AP group the highest roughness values, with mean and standard deviation respectively 0.17 (±0.11) and 0.52 (±0.10). After aging, the AA group had the lowest averages and the PQ group the highest Ra values, being 0.38 (±0.20) and 1.33 (±0.32), respectively. The results showed a statistically significant difference when the samples were finished with drills. Conclusion: RAQA requires polishing after finishing with drills, as the lack of polishing will compromise the surface smoothness of the material.(AU)

Effect of Antirotational Two-Piece Titanium Base on the Vertical Misfit, Fatigue Behavior, Stress Concentration, and Fracture Load of Implant-Supported Zirconia Crowns.

This study investigated the effects of antirotational titanium bases on the mechanical behavior of CAD/CAM titanium bases used for implant-supported prostheses. The aim was to assess the impact on the marginal fit, fatigue behavior, stress concentration, and fracture load of implant-supported CAD/CAM zirconia crowns. Forty titanium implants were divided into two groups: those with antirotational titanium bases (ARs) and those with rotational titanium bases (RTs). Torque loosening and vertical misfit were evaluated before and after cyclic fatigue testing (200 N, 2 Hz, 2 × 106 cycles). Fracture resistance was assessed using a universal testing machine (1 mm/min, 1000 kgf), and failed specimens were examined with microscopy. Three-dimensional models were created, and FEA was used to calculate stress. Statistical analysis was performed on the in vitro test data using two-way analysis of variance and Tukey's test (α = 0.5). Results show that the presence of an antirotational feature between the implant and titanium base reduced preload loss and stress concentration compared to rotational titanium bases. However, there were no differences in vertical misfit and resistance to compressive load.

Longevity of ceramic restoring materials in the confection of endocrowns restorations: an in vitro study on surface roughness and mechanical strength / Longevidade de materiais restauradores cerâmicos na confecção de restaurações endocrowns: um estudo in vitro sobre rugosidade superficial e resistência mecânica

ABSTRACT Objectives: The objective was to evaluate the longevity of ceramic restorative materials in the manufacture of endocrown restorations, through an in vitro study on surface roughness and mechanical strength. Methods: Three restorative materials were evaluated and assigned to experimental groups (n=10 disc specimens): Leucite Reinforced Ceramic, Lithium Disilicate and Nanoceramic Resin. These restorative materials were evaluated for surface before and after aging (n=02 specimens) under a stereomicroscope. The specimens were submitted to the average surface roughness test (Ra) (n=10) in a contact roughness meter before and after aging. As well as the biaxial flexural strength test (n=10), after aging, up to a test speed of 0.5 mm/min. Aging was carried out in a thermocycler, with 5,000 cycles with baths of 5 °C ± 1 ° and 55 °C ± 1 °. Fragments after fracture were observed under a stereomicroscope. The data obtained were tabulated and analyzed using the Minitab statistical program. Results: The surfaces of the specimens do not show changes between the restorative materials and also in relation to aging. For the roughness data, the restorative material factors (p=0.867) and aging (p=0.321) were not statistically significant. The DIS group presented the highest values of fracture resistance (p=0.000), in relation to the LEU and REN groups, which were statistically similar. The same statistical pattern was identified for post-fracture fragment data (p=0.030). Conclusions: The aging factors and restorative material do not interfere with the surface roughness performance. However, the mechanical performance and number of fragments after fracture is affected by the restorative material.

RESUMO Objetivos: Objetivou-se avaliar a longevidade de materiais restauradores cerâmicos na confecção de restaurações endocrowns, através de um estudo in vitro sobre rugosidade superficial e resistência mecânica. Métodos: Três materiais restauradores foram avaliados e distribuídos em grupos experimentais (n=10 espécimes em disco): Cerâmica Reforçada por Leucita, Dissilicato de Lítio e Resina Nanocerâmica. Estes materiais restauradores foram avaliados quanto a superfície antes e após ao envelhecimento (N=2 espécimes) em estereomicroscópio. Os espécimes foram submetidos ao ensaio de rugosidade superficial média (Ra) (N=10) em rugosímetro de contato antes e após o envelhecimento. Como também, ao teste de resistência à flexão biaxial (N=10), após envelhecimento, em uma velocidade de ensaio de 0,5 mm/min. O envelhecimento foi realizado uma termocicladora, sendo 5.000 ciclos com banhos de 5 °C ± 1° e 55 °C ± 1°. Os fragmentos após fratura foram observados em estereomicroscópio. Os dados obtidos foram tabulados e analisados no programa estatístico Minitab. Resultados: As superfícies dos espécimes não mostram alterações entre os materiais restauradores e também em relação ao envelhecimento. Para os dados de rugosidade, os fatores materiais restauradores (p=0,867) e envelhecimento (p=0,321) não foram estatisticamente significativos. O grupo DIS apresentou os maiores valores de resistência à fratura (p=0,000), em relação aos grupos LEU e REN que foram estatisticamente semelhantes. O mesmo padrão estatístico foi identificado para os dados de fragmentos após a fratura (p=0,030). Conclusão: Os fatores envelhecimento e material restaurador não interferem quanto a performance da rugosidade superficial. No entanto, o desempenho mecânico e número de fragmentos após a fratura é afetado pelo material restaurador.

Tratamentos de superfície prévios à camada de caracterização: efeitos na resistência adesiva e comportamento mecânico de cerâmicas de óxido de zircônio / Surface treatments prior to the characterization layer: effects on bond strength and mechanical behavior of zirconium oxide ceramics

Este estudo avaliou o efeito do jateamento com óxido de alumínio prévio à camada de caracterização no comportamento adesivo e mecânico de zircônias de segunda e terceira gerações. Na parte A, foi realizado um estudo de resistência flexural. Para isso, discos de cada zircônia (3Y-TZP, 4Y-PSZ ou 5YPSZ) foram confeccionados. Após polimento e sinterização, os discos foram divididos de acordo com os tratamentos de superfície: Polimento, Jateamento com Al2O3 50 µm e Jateamento com Al2O3 110 µm (n = 30). A superfície tratada de todos os discos recebeu uma fina camada de pigmentação e uma fina camada de glaze. O ensaio de flexão biaxial foi realizado na configuração pistonon-three-balls e as superfícies fraturadas foram observadas em Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV). Os dados foram submetidos à Análise de Weibull. Na parte B, avaliou-se o efeito dos diferentes tratamentos de superfície prévio à camada de caracterização no comportamento à fadiga das diferentes zircônias. Discos de 3Y-TZP, 4Y-PSZ e 5Y-PSZ foram confeccionados e distribuídos entre os tratamentos de superfície: Polimento ou Jateamento Al2O3 50 µm (n = 15), que foram realizados conforme a parte A deste estudo. Os discos foram cimentados adesivamente a um análogo de dentina (NEMA G10). Os testes de fadiga foram realizados pelo método stepwise, com aplicação de carga axial por um pistão hemisférico (carga inicial: 400 N, step: 100 N, ciclos/step: 10.000, frequência: 20 Hz). Na parte C, avaliou-se a resistência de união entre as diferentes zircônias e a camada de caracterização. Foram preparados os mesmos grupos descritos na "parte A" (n = 15). Cilindros de stain seguido por glaze foram construídos nas superfícies das zircônias. A resistência de união foi avaliada pelo teste de cisalhamento. Os tipos de falha (adesiva, predominantemente adesiva ou coesiva) foram analisados em estereomicroscópio e MEV. Análises complementares em perfilômetro e goniômetro foram realizadas. Para a parte A, o jateamento com Al2O3 110 µm aos menores valores de resistência à flexão, seguido do jateamento com as partículas de Al2O3 50 µm. Os maiores valores foram observados no grupo que não recebeu jateamento prévio à camada de caracterização. Esses resultados foram observados em todos os materiais. Na parte B, o jateamento com Al2O3 reduziu significativamente a carga e o número de ciclos para falha em fadiga de todos os materiais. Na parte C, os melhores valores de resistência de união foram atribuídos para o tratamento de superfície com Al2O3 110 µm, seguido de jateamento com Al2O3 50 µm e polimento. Dessa forma, o jateamento prévio à camada de caracterização reduz a resistência mecânica de zircônias de segunda geração e melhora a resistência de união entre os dois materiais (AU)

This study evaluated the effect of aluminum oxide sandblasting prior to the characterization layer on the adhesive and mechanical behavior of second- and third-generation zirconia. Part A consisted of a flexural strength study. Discs of each zirconia (3Y-TZP, 4Y-PSZ, or 5Y-PSZ) were prepared. After polishing and sintering, the discs were divided according to the surface treatments: Polishing, Sandblasting with Al2O3 50 µm and Sandblasting with Al2O3 110 µm (n = 30). The treated surface of all discs received a thin layer of stain and a thin layer of glaze. The biaxial bending test was performed in a piston-on-three-balls set-up. The fractured surfaces were observed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Data were subjected to Weibull Analysis. In part B, the effect of different surface treatments prior to the characterization layer on the fatigue behavior of different zirconia was evaluated. Discs of 3Y-TZP, 4Y-PSZ and 5Y-PSZ were prepared and divided among the surface treatments: Polishing or Sandblasting Al2O3 50 µm (n = 15), which were performed according to part A of this study. The discs were adhesively cemented to a dentin-analogue (NEMA G10). Fatigue tests were performed using the stepwise method, with an axial load application by a hemispherical piston (initial load: 400 N, step: 100 N, cycles/step: 10,000, frequency: 20 Hz). Part C evaluated the bond strength between the different zirconia and the characterization layer. The same groups described in part A (n = 15) were prepared. Stain cylinders followed by glaze were built on the zirconia surfaces. The bond strength was evaluated by the shear test. The types of failure (adhesive, predominantly adhesive or cohesive) were analyzed using a stereomicroscope and SEM. Complementary analyzes in profilometer and goniometer were carried out. In part A, sandblasting with Al2O3 110 µm led to the lowest flexural strength results, followed by sandblasting with Al2O3 50 µm. Polishing group achieved the highest values. These results were observed in all tested ceramics. In part B, sandblasting with Al2O3 50 µm significantly reduced the fatigue failure load and the number of cycles for fatigue failure. In part C, the highest bond strength results were reached by sandblasting with Al2O3 110 µm, followed by sandblasting with Al2O3 50 µm, and polishing. Therefore, aluminum oxide particles sandblasting diminishes the mechanical behavior of second- and third-generation zirconias and improves the bond strength between the two materials. (AU)

Effect of different materials for temporary removable partial denture: an in vitro study on surface roughness and fracture resistance / Efeito de diferentes materiais para confecção de prótese parcial removível provisória: um estudo in vitro sobre rugosidade superficial e resistência à fratura

ABSTRACT The use of removable partial dentures is considered a common and inexpensive treatment option to rehabilitate edentulous areas. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different materials for provisional removable partial dentures, an in vitro study on surface roughness and fracture resistance. Thermopolymerizable acrylic resin and thermoplastic resin specimens with dimensions of 10 x 10 x 2 mm (blocks) (n=10) and with dimensions of 65 x 20 x 3 mm (bars) (n=10 were analyzed for their surface roughness (Ra) and three-point flexural strength test. All specimens were subjected to oven aging for 60 days at 37°C±0.5°C in distilled water. The statistical analysis was performed with a significance level of 5%, and the surface roughness data were submitted to the Two-way Anova statistical test (P < 0.05) and the mechanical strength data were subjected to One-way Anova statistical test (P < 0.05). For roughness, the factor resin type (P = 0.000) and the factor aging (P = 0.000) were statically significant, as well as showing interaction (P = 0.228). The Thermopolymerizable acrylic resin had the lowest mean roughness values compared to the thermoplastic resin and showed no statistical difference after aging. The same scenario was repeated for flexural strength values; Thermopolymerizable acrylic resin was statistically superior to thermoplastic resin (P = 0.000). Thermopolymerized acrylic resin showed lower surface roughness values and higher flexural strength values compared to thermoplastic resin.

RESUMO O uso de próteses parciais removíveis é considerado uma opção de tratamento comum e de baixo custo para reabilitar áreas edêntulas. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes materiais para próteses parciais removíveis provisórias, um estudo in vitro sobre rugosidade superficial e resistência à fratura. Espécimes de resina acrílica termopolimerizável e de resina termoplástica com dimensões de 10 x 10 x 2 mm (blocos) (n = 10) e de 65 x 20 x 3 mm (barras) (n = 10) foram analisados em rugosidade superficial média (Ra) e teste de resistência à flexão de três pontos. Todos os espécimes foram submetidos ao envelhecimento em estufa por 60 dias a 37 ° C ± 0,5 ° C em água destilada. A análise estatística se deu com nível de significância de 5%, e os dados de rugosidade superficial foram submetidos ao teste estatístico Anova dois fatores (P <0,05) e os dados de resistência mecânica foram submetidos ao teste estatístico Anova um fator (P <0,05). Para rugosidade, o fator tipo resina (P = 0,000) e o fator envelhecimento (P = 0,000) foram estatisticamente significantes, além de apresentar interação (P = 0,228). A resina acrílica termopolimerizável apresentou menores valores médios de rugosidade em relação à resina termoplástica e não apresentou diferença estatística após envelhecimento. O mesmo cenário foi repetido para valores de resistência à flexão; a resina acrílica termopolimerizável foi estatisticamente superior à resina termoplástica (P = 0,000). A resina acrílica termopolimerizada apresentou menores valores de rugosidade superficial e maiores valores de resistência à flexão em relação à resina termoplástica.

Effect of Surface-Etching Treatment, Glaze, and the Antagonist on Roughness of a Hybrid Ceramic after Two-Body Wear.

Stains and glaze are effective procedures for achieving an aesthetic smoothness on indirect restorations. Thus, the effect of surface-etching treatments previous to the stain layer and the glaze application on the occlusal and antagonist wear of a hybrid ceramic were evaluated against different antagonists. Disc-shaped samples were prepared from polymer-infiltrated ceramic network (PICN) blocks. The specimens were divided into eight groups, according to the surface-etching treatment and glaze application: P (polished specimens); PG (polishing plus glaze); E (hydrofluoric acid etching plus stain); EG (acid etching plus stain plus glaze); A (aluminum oxide sandblasting plus stain); AG (sandblasting plus stain plus glaze); S (self-etching primer plus stain); SG (self-etching primer plus stain plus glaze). Half of the samples were subjected to a wear simulation with a steatite antagonist, and the other half was tested using a PICN antagonist. The test parameters were: 15 N, 1.7 Hz, 6 mm of horizontal sliding, 5000 cycles. The discs and the antagonists' masses were measured before and after the wear tests. The average roughness and spacing defects were evaluated. The etching treatment affected the surface and antagonist mass loss when tested against steatite. AG showed the highest mass loss. This influence was not detected when using the PICN antagonist. The glaze application after staining ensures a smoother surface and avoids antagonist wear.

Effect of Light Emission Through an Optical Fiber Device on the Bond Strength of a Hollow Experimental Intraradicular Post.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of irradiation with an optical-fiber device on the bond strength of hollow and partially opaque intraradicular posts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An optical-fiber accessory tip was attached to a light-curing unit to emit light through the central hollow of an experimental fiberglass post. The samples were divided into 4 groups (n = 80) according to the protocol (Variolink N [light cured] or Multilink N [dual-curing luting material]) and the light-curing mode (performed conventionally or with the optical fiber): GF: light-curing luting material; GFF: light-curing luting material and optical fiber; GD: dual-curing luting material; GDF: dual-curing luting material and optical fiber. The samples were tested immediately or after aging. Push-out bond strength, failure mode, degree of conversion (DC, assessed at the peak of 1750 cm-1), and stress distribution by finite element analysis were performed. Quantitative data were analyzed using 3-way ANOVA (luting material x light curing x depth) and 2-way ANOVA (aging x luting material), followed by Tukey's test. RESULTS: Bond strength was significantly affected by the luting material protocol (p < 0.001), depth (p = 0.010), and light curing mode (p = 0.031). The GFF group revealed higher bond strength in the middle and apical portions. The most frequent failure modes were adhesive in the apical portion for the GFF and GDF groups. The DC was higher for GF and GFF groups. CONCLUSION: Using the optical-fiber device led to superior bond strength results when a dual-curing luting material was used.

Effect of Different Surface Treatments on the Bond Strength of the Hybrid Ceramic Characterization Layer.

PURPOSE: Using the microshear bond strength (µSBS) test, this study investigated the bond strength between a hybrid ceramic and the extrinsic characterization layer after different ceramic surface treatments. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Hybrid ceramic blocks (Vita Enamic, Vita Zahnfabrik) were sectioned and randomly divided into 4 groups (N = 120) according to the surface treatment and aging (n = 15): P: polishing; E: acid etching with HF; A: aluminum oxide blasting; S: self-etching ceramic primer. The specimens were silanized, then cylinders of light-curing characterization material (Vita Enamic Stain, 1.6 mm diameter x 2 mm height) were fabricated, followed by glazing. The specimens were subsequently immersed in distilled water for 24 h and subjected to the µSBS test using a universal testing machine (load cell 0.5 mm/min, 50 kgf) or tested after thermocycling for 10,000 cycles in water (5°C-55°C). After treatment, the specimen surfaces were analyzed using SEM, with failure types defined as adhesive, predominantly adhesive, or cohesive. The data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's test (p < 0.05). RESULTS: The most frequent failure type was predominantly adhesive between ceramic and the characterization layer. There were statistically significant differences between the surface treatments (p < 0.05). Thermocycling did not lead to statistically signifcant different results (p > 0.05). For groups P and A, a sharp decrease in SBS was observed. CONCLUSION: The absence of surface treatment drastically reduced the microshear bond strength between the ceramic and the characterization layer. Conditioning with 5% hydrofluoric acid for 60 s is the most suitable treatment for adhesion of the characterization layer to hybrid ceramic.

Stress Concentration of Endodontically Treated Molars Restored with Transfixed Glass Fiber Post: 3D-Finite Element Analysis.

The loss of dental structure caused by endodontic treatment is responsible for a decrease in tooth resistance, which increases susceptibility to fracture. Therefore, it is important that minimally invasive treatments be performed to preserve the dental structure and increase the resistance to fracture of endodontically treated posterior teeth. To evaluate under axial loads, using the finite element method, the stress distribution in endodontically treated molars restored with both transfixed or vertical glass fiber posts (GFP) and resin composite. An endodontically treated molar 3D-model was analyzed using finite element analyses under four different conditions, class II resin composite (G1, control model), vertical glass fiber post (G2), transfixed glass fiber posts (G3) and vertical and transfixed glass fiber posts (G4). Ideal contacts were considered between restoration/resin composite and resin composite/tooth. An axial load (300 N) was applied to the occlusal surface. The resulting tensile stresses were calculated for the enamel and dentin tissue from five different viewports (occlusal, buccal, palatal, mesial and distal views). According to the stress maps, similar stress trends were observed, regardless of the glass fiber post treatment. In addition, for the G1 model (without GFP), a high-stress magnitude can be noticed in the proximal faces of enamel (7.7 to 14 MPa) and dentin (2.1 to 3.3 MPa) tissue. The use of transfixed glass fiber post is not indicated to reduce the stresses, under axial loads, in both enamel and dentin tissue in endodontically treated molar with a class II cavity.

Full digital workflow in fixed adhesive dental prosthesis: Description of a clinical technique / Fluxo de trabalho digital completo em prótese fixa adesiva: descrição de uma técnica clínica

Digital dentistry has gained space in several dental specialties. It is possible to achieve excellent results with the digital workflow, which combines the efficiency of the restorative material with a greater marginal adaptation. This study aimed to report a clinical case through the digital workflow, with a faster and clinically acceptable prosthetic resolution. In this clinical case report, digital workflow allowed a faster and clinically acceptable prosthetic resolution. A 45-year-old female patient reported cementation failure of the prosthetic crown on tooth 14. As it was a vital tooth, the tooth received a total crown preparation. In the same clinical session, the patient's mouth was scanned then a capture software obtained a virtual model. After, the design software planned a digital "diagnostic wax-up", so a leucitic ceramic was chosen for the rehabilitation. The ceramic block was milled and receive stain and glaze, dispensing the prosthesis laboratory. Then, the adhesive cementation was performed with a dual-polymerized resin cement. The final crown had ideal adaptation, with no need for interproximal and occlusal adjustments, with an excellent marginal fit. Within the limitations of this study, this case report showed that the digital workflow allowed a favorable result in a shorter working time, which brought back function and aesthetics, without the need for interproximal and occlusal adjustments. (AU)

A odontologia digital vem ganhando espaço em diversas especialidades odontológicas. Com o fluxo de trabalho digital, é possível alcançar excelentes resultados na reabilitação protética, combinando a eficiência do material restaurador com a adaptação marginal proporcionada pela odontologia digital. O objetivo desse estudo foi relatar um caso clínico através do fluxo de trabalho digital, com uma resolução protética mais rápida e clinicamente aceitável. Paciente do sexo feminino, 45 anos, relatou falha de cimentação da coroa protética do dente 26. Por ser um dente vital, o dente recebeu um preparo de coroa total e os dentes foram escaneados e um software de captura obteve um modelo virtual. Posteriormente, o software de projeto planejou um "enceramento diagnóstico" digital, sendo escolhida uma cerâmica leucítica para a reabilitação. O bloco cerâmico foi fresado e recebeu acabamento, maquiagem e glaze pelo próprio dentista, dispensando um técnico laboratorial de prótese dentária. Em seguida, foi realizada cimentação adesiva definitiva. Este relato de caso mostra que, dentro das limitações desse estudo, o fluxo digital permite um resultado favorável em um menor tempo de trabalho, devolvendo a função e estética, sem necessidade de ajustes interproximais e oclusais (AU)

Resistência ao desgaste fisiológico da camada de caracterização da cerâmica híbrida / Resistance to physiological wear of the characterization layer of hybrid ceramic

Este estudo avaliou a resistência ao desgaste fisiológico da camada de caracterização aplicada sobre cerâmica híbrida com diferentes tratamentos de superfície, em função do antagonista. Foram confeccionados 160 discos (12 mm de diâmetro, 1,2 mm de espessura) de cerâmica híbrida com polímero (Vita Enamic, Vita Zhanfabrick, Bad Säckingen, Alemanha) e foram polidos com lixas de carbeto de silício até # 1200 e divididas aleatoriamente em grupos experimentais (n = 10), de acordo com o tratamento da superfície da cerâmica previamente à caracterização e a finalização da cerâmica com camada de glaze ou não (P: amostras polidas sem caracterização; PG: amostras polidas, finalização com glaze; C: pigmentação convencional; CG: pigmentação convencional, finalização com glaze; J: jateamento; JG: jateamento, finalização com glaze; S: uso de silano autocondicionante; SG: uso de silano autocondicionante, finalização com glaze). Metade dos espécimes foram submetidos à simulação do desgaste fisiológico com aplicadores de esteatita, enquanto para a outra metade com aplicadores de cerâmica híbrida. Com auxílio de perfilômetro de contato foram analisados parâmetros de rugosidade. A rugosidade média Ra e espaçamento RSm foram analisados pela estatística ANOVA 3 fatores (tratamento de superfície x presença de glaze x antagonista), seguido por teste de Tukey com a=5%. Houve influência da interação dos 3 fatores na rugosidade média (Ra) da cerâmica PIC (p=0,000) e na interação 2 fatores (tratamento de superfície x presença glaze) na rugosidade de espaçamento RSm da cerâmica PIC (p=0,011). A cerâmica híbrida necessita de um tratamento de superfície para que seja realizada a caracterização extrínseca. A aplicação do glaze após a caracterização reduz a rugosidade superficial e o potencial de desgaste do antagonista(AU)

This study evaluated the resistance to physiological wear of the characterization layer applied over hybrid ceramic with different surface treatments, with different antagonists. One hundred and sixty discs were confectioned (12 mm of diameter, 1.2 mm of thickness) of hybrid ceramic with polymer (Vita Enamic, Vita Zhanfabrick, Bad Säckingen, Germany) and were polished with silicon carbide paper # 1200 and randomly divided into experimental groups (n = 10), according to the surface treatment previously to the characterization and finishing of the ceramic either with a glaze layer or not (P: samples polished without characterization; PG: polished samples with glaze finishing; C: conventional pigmentation; CG: conventional pigmentation finishing with glaze; J: sandblasting; JG: sandblasting, finishing with glaze; S: use of self-etching silane; SG: use of self-etching silane, finishing with glaze). Half of the specimens were submitted to simulation of physiological wear with steatite applicators, meanwhile for the other half, applicators of hybrid ceramic were used. With the aid of a contact perfilometer, roughness parameters were analyzed. The mean roughness Ra and spacing roughness RSm were statistically analyzed by 3-way ANOVA (surface treatment x glaze presence x antagonist), followed by Tukey (a= 5%). There was influence of interaction of the three factors in mean roughness (Ra) of hybrid ceramic (p=0.000) and in the interaction of two factors (surface treatment x glaze presence) in the spacing roughness RSm of the hybrid ceramic (p=0.011). Hybrid ceramic require a surface treatment for extrinsic characterization. Glaze application after characterization decreases surface roughness and wear potential of the antagonist(AU)

Padrão de oclusão em prótese Protocolo de Brånemark: uma revisão de literatura / Standard of occlusion in Brånemark Protocol prothesis: a literature review

O padrão oclusal pode ser considerado um fator crítico para a longevidade dos componentes do sistema estomatognático como também das reabilitações implantossuportadas. Objetivo: revisar a literatura em relação ao padrão de oclusão mais adequado para reabilitar um paciente edêntulo com prótese Protocolo de Brånemark. Revisão de literatura: nesta revisão, os artigos de estudos clínicos retrospectivos (2 artigos) e in silico (2 artigos) foram incluídos. Considerações finais: padrões de oclusão em prótese Protocolo de Brånemark são um tema muito escasso na literatura; o uso de uma oclusão mutuamente protegida com guia lateral em canino favorece a distribuição da tensão sobre os implantes e o osso alveolar; no entanto, a condição do arco antagonista pode influenciar esta escolha. (AU)

The occlusal pattern can be considered a critical factor for the longevity of the components of the stomatognathic system, as well as of the implantsupported rehabilitations. Objective: to review the literature regarding the most appropriate standard of occlusion to rehabilitate a patient edentulous with Brånemark Protocol prothesis. Literature review: in this review, articles from retrospective clinical studies (02 articles) and in silico studies (02 articles) were included. Final considerations: this literature review shows that standard of occlusion in the Brånemark Protocol prosthesis ns are a very scarce subject in the literature, the use of a mutually protected lateral guiding in canine favors the stress distribution on the implants and alveolar bone, however the condition of the arc antagonist may influence this choice. (AU)

Reabilitação oral de paciente com síndrome da combinação: relato de caso / Patient oral rehabilitation with combination syndrome: case report

Objetivo: o tratamento de pacientes desdentados com reabsorção alveolar severa é uma temática desafiadora na reabilitação protética. Identificada por Kelly em 1972, a síndrome da combinação é uma manifestação intraoral encontrada em pacientes totalmente desdentados na arcada superior, em oposição a uma prótese mandibular de extensão distal bilateral. Relato de caso: este estudo revisa e discute, por meio de um caso clínico, as características clínicas presentes em um paciente com manifestações da síndrome da combinação. Além disso, apresenta uma proposta de tratamento reabilita¬dor, restabelecendo a função fonética e a estética do paciente. Considerações finais: diagnosticar a síndrome e estabelecer um plano de tratamento adequado às necessidades do paciente, criando condições clínicas para o restabelecimento da saúde, são imprescindíveis para obter resultado e, assim, impedir o avanço do quadro clínico. (AU)

Objective: treatment of patients with reactivity with respiratory problems. Identified by Kelly in 1972, a combination syndrome and an intraoral manifestation found in fully edentulous patients in the upper arch as opposed to a mandibular prosthesis of bilateral distal extension. Case report: the present study reviews and discusses, through a clinical case, as clinical features present in a patient with manifestations of the combination syndrome, in addition, to present a proposal of rehabilitative treatment, restoring function, phonetics and esthetics to the patient. Final considerations: diagnosing a syndrome and establishing a treatment plan appropriate to the needs of the patient and creating clinical conditions for the reestablishment of health are essential to obtain the result and thus impeding the advancement of the clinical picture. (AU)

Desempenho mecânico de pilares em zircônia / Mechanical behavior of zirconia abutments ­ a literature review

Objetivo: essa revisão objetivou avaliar as indicações, propriedades mecânicas e longevidade dos pilares de zircônia, além de revisar a literatura sobre a resistência à fratura e interpretar os dados encontrados. Metodologia: buscou-se estudos in vitro, in silico, ensaios clínicos, revisões sistemáticas e metanálise sobre prótese sobre implante com abutments em zircônia, incluindo artigos em português, inglês e espanhol, e excluindo os que eram revisão da literatura, caso clínico, carta ao editor e os que não abordavam as variáveis em questão. Resultados: de acordo com os critérios de inclusão e exclusão dos artigos a serem revisados, foram obtidos 13 artigos de pesquisa, sendo todos laboratoriais, 12 pesquisas in vitro e um estudo in silico, ou seja, que utilizou a ferramenta computacional de elementos finitos. Conclusão: os pilares em zircônia apresentam algumas vantagens, como elevados valores de resistência mecânica, sendo uma boa alternativa na reabilitação implantossuportada. Devido à literatura ser escassa, são necessários estudos longitudinais para testar a eficiência clínicas desses pilares cerâmicos. (AU)

Objective: this review evaluated the indications, mechanical properties, and the longevity of zirconia abutments, including the fracture resistance and data found. Material and methods: in vitro, in silico, clinical trials, systematic reviews, and metaanalyses on prosthetic zirconia implant abutments, including articles in Portuguese, English, and Spanish languages were retrieved. Clinical cases, letters to editor, and not related material were excluded. Results: 13 papers were selected, being 2 from laboratorial investigation, 12 in vitro researchs, and 1 in silico study using FEA. Conclusion: zirconia implant abutments present some advantages, high mechanical resistance, being a good alternative for implant-supported restorations. Due to the reduced number of articles more longitudinal studies are necessary to test the efficacy of these ceramic abutments. (AU)

Linear polymerization shrinkage of Bulk Fill resins

Objective: the objective of the present study was to analyzethe polymerization shrinkage gap of different compositeresins. Methods: four commercial brands (n=5)were tested: Z350 (3M/ESPE); Filtek Bulk Fill (3M/ESPE);Surefill (Dentsply); Xtra Base (Voco). Increments of compositeresins were inserted into a circular metal matrixof 7 mm internal diameter and 4 mm high and pressedby two glass plates supported on polyester strips. Afterphotoactivation with a Optilight Plus device (Gnatus),with light intensity of 1000 ± 10mW/cm2, the test sampleswere polished and 24h later, taken to the scanningelectron microscope for analysis of the polymerizationshrinkage gap, measured at 4 points in the sample (3, 6,9, and 12 o'clock). The data were analyzed by analysisof variance (Anova one-way). Results: the highest meanof polymerization shrinkage gap was observed for FiltekZ350 (3M/ESPE), while the lowest mean of gap wasfound for Xtra Base (Voco) brand, with significant differencesbetween the groups. Conclusion: the inorganicfiller content and different associations in the organicmatrices interfered expressively in the polymerizationshrinkage gap.

Cerâmicas híbridas: uma revisão de literatura / Hybrid ceramics: a literature review

Introdução: o advento da tecnologia digital, como o CAD/CAM, revolucionou o mundo das próteses dentais, quanto à técnica e economia. O processo de CAD/CAM permitiu a introdução e o uso de materiais de alto desempenho, especialmente em longevidade e propriedades biomecânicas, como o recente desenvolvimento de materiais como as cerâmicas híbridas, para a utilização em próteses dentárias. Objetivo: revisar a literatura sobre cerâmicas híbridas, abordando suas propriedades adesivas, biológicas, estéticas e mecânicas. Material e métodos: a revisão foi realizada nas bases de busca bibliográfica Pubmed, Lilacs e Medline. Foram selecionadas publicações na língua inglesa que abordaram estudos in vitro, in silico, ensaios clínicos, revisões sistemáticas e metanálises. Resultados: inicialmente, foram encontradas 102 referências e, a partir da análise dos títulos e resumos, trinta e seis perfizeram as características exigidas e foram considerados válidos para a realização desta revisão. Os trabalhos demonstraram que as cerâmicas híbridas na Odontologia são uma alternativa viável para o uso clínico, pois oferecem uma estética favorável, seu preparo é mínimo e permite uma excelente adesão à estrutura dentária. Ainda assim, apresenta um baixo módulo de elasticidade, podem ser utilizadas em qualquer restauração indireta e prótese sobre implante. Conclusão: faz-se necessária a publicação de estudos longitudinais que comprovem o desempenho desse material, e a apresentação de elevado grau de evidência científica para o uso clínico.

Introduction: the advent of digital technology, such as CAD/CAM, has revolutionized the world of dental prosthesis in terms of technique and economy. The CAD/CAM process allowed the introduction and use of high performance materials, especially in longevity and biomechanical properties; such as the recent development of materials such as hybrid ceramics, for use in dental prosthesis. Objective: to review the current literature on hybrid ceramics, addressing its adhesive, biological, aesthetic and mechanical properties. Material and methods: the review was carried out in the following bibliographic databases: PubMed, Lilacs and Medline. English-language publications dealing with in vitro, in silico, clinical trials, systematic reviews and meta-analysis were selected. Results: initially, 102 references were found and, from the analysis of the titles and abstracts, thirty-six corresponded to the characteristics required and were considered valid for the accomplishment of this review. The papers showed that the hybrid ceramics are a viable alternative for clinical use in dentistry, since they offer a favorable esthetics, their preparation is minimal and allows an excellent adhesion to the dental structure. Nevertheless, it presents a low modulus of elasticity, but can be used in any indirect restoration and implant-supported prosthesis. Conclusion: longitudinal studies are needed that prove the performance of this material and present a high degree of scientific evidence for clinical use.