Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a adaptação marginal e interna de cópings metálicos em pilares sobre implantes, e a resistência a fratura de diferentes conjuntos de implantes/pilares de diâmetro reduzido, submetidos à ciclagem termomecânica ou não. Sessenta e quatro implantes/pilares (n=16) foram divididos em 04 grupos de acordo com o tipo de pilar e diâmetro do implante: G3.5-UAC (implante cone morse Ø3.5mm + munhão universal com término em chanfro); G2.9-UAS (implante cone morse Ø2.9mm + munhão universal com término em ombro); G2.8-AA (implante cone morse friccional Ø2.8mm + munhão anatômico); e G2.5-HP (implante de corpo único de Ø2.5mm com plataforma hexagonal indexada). Cada grupo foi dividio em dois subgrupos (n=8): submetidos ou não à ciclagem termomecânica (TMC). As amostras foram escaneadas por microtomografia (micro-CT) para avaliar a adaptação interna e marginal vertical dos copings metálicos. As amostras foram submetidas à resistência à compressão em uma maquina de ensaios universal. O grupo G3.5-UAC apresentou os maiores valores de desadaptação marginal independentemente da TMC (p<0,05). Todos os outros grupos foram similares entre si após TMC. O grupo G2.8-AA demonstrou o menor desajuste interno independentemente de TMC (p<0,05). O grupo G2.8-AA demonstrou a maior resistência à fratura, similar apenas ao grupo G2.5-HP sem TMC e G3.5-UAC com TMC. O tipo de pilar influencia a adaptação interna e marginal vertical de copings metálicos. O grupo do pilar anatômico (sem entalhes na superfície) levou à melhor adaptação, enquanto o grupo com plataforma expandida hexagonal e os grupos com munhão universal (com entalhes na superfície) proporcionaram os maiores desajustes (especialmente com termino em chanfro). Os implantes/pilares de diâmetro reduzido diferem em termos de resistencia à fratura, sendo que o conjunto mais resistente foi aquele composto por titânio tipo V e sem roscas internas (implante friccional).

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the internal and vertical marginal fit of metallic copings to abutments and the fracture strength of different narrow diameter dental implant/abutments, either submitted to thermomechanical cycling or not. Sixty-four implant/abutments (n=16) were divided into 4 groups according to diameter and abutment type: G3.5-UAC (morse taper implant Ø3.5mm + universal abutment with beveled chamfer finish); G2.9-UAS (morse taper implant Ø2.9mm + universal abutment with shoulder finish); G2.8-AA (morse taper friction implant Ø2.8mm + anatomical abutment) and G2.5-HP (one-piece implant Ø2.5mm with indexed hexagonal platform). Each group was divided into two subgroups (n=8): submitted and not submitted to thermomechanical cycling (TMC). To assess internal and vertical marginal fit of metallic copings, the assemblies were scanned using microtomography (micro-CT) (n=5). The samples were subjected to the compressive strength test on a universal test machine. Group G3.5-UAC showed the highest marginal misfit regardless of TMC (p<0.05). All other groups were similar after TMC. Group G2.8-AA showed the lowest internal misfit both with and without TMC (p<0.05). Group G2.8-AA showed the highest fracture strength, similar only to G2.5-HP without TMC and G3.5-UAC with TMC. The type of abutment affects the internal and marginal fit of metallic copings and the anatomical abutment led to the best internal and marginal coping fit. The narrow diameter dental implant/abutments differ in terms of fracture strength, the strongest assembly was that composed by implant of type V grade titanium without internal threads (friction implant).

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a resistência à tração de dois diferentes cimentos resinosos usados na técnica de cimentação passiva de próteses implanto-suportadas. Noventa e seis cilindros plásticos foram encerados em formas padronizadas, fundidos em titânio grau 2 comercialmente puro e ligas de níquel-cromo e níquel-cromo-titânio. Amostras foram cimentadas sobre cilindros de titânio usando um cimento auto-adesivo ou um cimento convencional de dupla polimerização. Os espécimes foram divididos em 12 grupos (n=8) de acordo com o metal, cimento e processo de envelhecimento. Espécimes foram imersos em água destilada a 37 °C por 24 h e metade deles foi termociclado por 5,000 ciclos. Espécimes foram submetidos ao ensaio de tração numa máquina universal de ensaios (velocidade de 5 mm/min). Análise estatística evidenciou maior resistência à tração do cimento auto adesivo do que o cimento convencional de dupla polimerização, independente do metal utilizado. O cimento resinoso auto adesivo apresentou maior resistência à tração do que o cimento convencional de dupla polimerização. O tipo de metal e o processo de envelhecimento não tiveram influência nos resultados.

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the tensile strength of two different resin cements used in passive cementation technique for implant-supported prosthesis. Ninety-six plastic cylinders were waxed in standardized forms, cast in commercially pure titanium, nickel-chromium and nickel-chromium-titanium alloys. Specimens were cemented on titanium cylinders using self-adhesive resin cement or conventional dual-cured resin cement. Specimens were divided in 12 groups (n=8) in accordance to metal, cement and ageing process. Specimens were immersed in distilled water at 37 °C for 24 h and half of them was thermocycled for 5,000 cycles. Specimens were submitted to bond strength test in a universal test machine EMIC-DL2000 at 5 mm/min speed. Statistical analysis evidenced higher tensile strength for self-adhesive resin cement than conventional dual-cured resin cement, whatever the used metal. Self-adhesive resin cement presented higher tensile strength compared to conventional dual-cured resin cement. In conclusion, metal type and ageing process did not influence the tensile strength results.

Resumo Este estudo avaliou a resistência à fratura de dentes tratados endodonticamente submetidos a diferentes técnicas de reconstrução por meio de testes dinâmico e estático. Quarenta dentes humanos anteriores foram divididos em 4 grupos (n=10): GNW (não fragilizado): raiz restaurada com pino de fibra de vidro (PFV), GW: raiz fragilizada restaurada com PFV, GDA: raiz fragilizada restaurada com PFV anatômico direto, e GIA: raiz fragilizada restaurada com PFV anatômico indireto. Os dentes foram tratados endodonticamente considerando que nos grupos experimentais (GW, GDA e GIA) simulou-se fragilização radicular das raízes para restauração com PFV utilizando diferentes técnicas. Os PFV foi cimentados com cimento resinoso e a porção coronária foi restaurada com resina composta e coroa metálica. Todas as amostras foram submetidas a simulação de mastigação em 60 ciclos/min totalizando 300,000 ciclos. As amostras sobreviventes foram submetidas a teste de compressão com velocidade de 1,0 mm/min em máquina universal de ensaio. A carga foi aplicada a 135° em relação ao longo eixo do dente até a falha do dente. Os dados foram analisados por ANOVA (a=0,05). Após a simulação da mastigação foi observado: GNW: 100% de sobrevivência das raízes; GW: 70% de sobrevivência das raízes, e GDA e GIA: 80% de sobrevivência das raízes. O valor médio de resistência à fratura (N) foi de 280,6 (GNW), 239,0 (GW), 221,3 (GDA) e 234,1 (GIA) sem diferença significante entre os grupos (p=0,7476). Os resultados sugerem similar resistência à fratura em ambos os dentes fragilizados ou não-fragilizados em relação à técnica de reconstrução das paredes radiculares internas. Elevada incidência de fraturas catastróficas foram observadas nos dentes fragilizados sem a restauração das paredes radiculares internas.

Abstract This study evaluated the fracture strength of endodontically treated teeth submitted to reconstructive techniques through dynamic and static tests. Forty human anterior teeth were divided into 4 groups (n=10): GNW (non-weakened) - root restored with glass fiber post (GFP), GW - weakened root restored with GFP, GDA - weakened root restored with direct anatomic GFP, and GIA - weakened root restored with indirect anatomic GFP. The teeth were endodontically treated considering that experimental groups (GW, GDA and GIA) simulated weakened roots for restoration with GFP using different techniques. The GFP was luted with resin cement and the coronal portion was restored with composite resin and metallic crowns. All samples were submitted to chewing simulation at 60 cycles/min in a total of 300,000 cycles. The survival samples were further exposed to compressive loading at a crosshead speed of 1.0 mm/min in a universal testing machine. The load was applied at 135° to the long axis of the tooth until failure. Data were analyzed by ANOVA (a=0.05). After chewing simulation were observed: GNW: 100% of survival roots; GW: 70% of survival roots, and GDA and GIA: 80% of survival roots. The mean fracture strength values (N) were 280.6 (GNW), 239.0 (GW), 221.3 (GDA), and 234.1 (GIA) without significant difference among the groups (p=0.7476). The results suggested similar fracture strength in both weakened and non-weakened teeth regardless the reconstructive technique of root internal wall. Higher incidence of catastrophic fracture was observed in weakened teeth without restoration of the root internal wall.

Resumo O presente estudo avaliou a confiabilidade do MEF nos resultados de diferentes propriedades mecânicas (E e v) dos materiais. Dois modelos 3D de um canino superior com tratamento endodôntico, pino intrarradicular, núcleo em resina composta e restaurado com coroa metalocerâmica foram gerados de acordo com imagens de micro-CT. Dois grupos com diferentes valores de E e v para a cerâmica, coping metálico, cimento resinoso e resina composta foram criados. As propriedades dos materiais para o grupo GL foram baseadas em dados obtidos da literatura, enquanto para o grupo GIE a técnica de excitação por impulso foi utilizada. Carga de 180 N foi aplicada a 45° na superfície lingual do terço incisal do canino. Todos os modelos foram suportados pelo ligamento periodontal (x=y=z=0). Tensões equivalentes de von Mises (VMS) foram calculadas. Os valores de tensões revelaram diferença entre os grupos, ambos para a distribuição e valor das VMS. A cerâmica (GL: 5,966 MPa; GIE: 7,478 MPa), coping metálico (GL: 3,811 MPa; GIE: 0,973 MPa) e núcleo (GL: 4,771 MPa; GIE: 0,026 MPa) foram significativamente afetados. Em conclusão, este estudo mostrou que a determinação das propriedades mecânicas (E and v) dos materiais é essencial para a confiabilidade dos resultados do MEF.

The present study evaluated the reliability of FEA on the results of different mechanical properties (E and v) of materials. Two 3D models of a maxillary canine with endodontic treatment, intracanal post, composite resin core and restored with porcelain-fused-to-metal crown were generated according to micro-CT images. Two groups with different E and ν values for porcelain, metal coping alloy, resin cement and composite resin were established. The materials' properties for group GL were based on literature data, while for group GIE the impulse excitation technique was used. A load of 180 N was applied at 45° on the incisal third of the lingual surface of the canine tooth. All models were supported by the periodontal ligament (x=y=z=0). The von Mises stress (VMS) was calculated. The stress values revealed differences between the groups for both VMS distribution and value. The porcelain (GL: 5.966 MPa; GIE: 7.478 MPa), metal coping (GL: 3.811 MPa; GIE: 0.973 MPa) and core (GL: 4.771 MPa; GIE: 0.026 MPa) were significantly affected. In conclusion, this study showed that the determination of mechanical properties (E and ν) of materials is essential for the reliability on the results of FEA.

Resumo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a adaptação marginal e o efeito da espessura da camada de cimento na retenção de coroas provisórias fixadas sobre os pilares com o auxílio de cilindros acrílicos pré-fabricados, utilizando dois cimentos provisórios submetidos ou não à ciclagem mecânica. Coroas provisórias foram confeccionadas com resina bis-acrilíca (Luxatemp Flourescence) ou resina à base de metil metacrilato (Duralay) sobre os cilindros, para posterior avaliação da influência das diferentes resinas na adaptação marginal e na espessura da linha do cimento. Para a avaliação da resistência à tração, as coroas foram cimentadas com dois cimentos provisórios: à base de óxido de zinco sem eugenol (Temp Bond NE) ou hidróxido de cálcio (Hydcal) e submetidas ao teste de tração em máquina universal de ensaio. Após o ensaio, as coroas foram limpas e novamente cimentadas para serem submetidas à ciclagem mecânica e posterior avaliação da resistência à tração. Os resultados obtidos para adaptação marginal e espessura do cimento foram analisados pelo teste t de Student, enquanto os resultados de resistência à cimentação antes e após a ciclagem mecânica foram analisados pelo modelo linear de efeitos mistos. As coroas confeccionadas com a resina de metil metacrilato apresentaram maiores valores para desadaptação marginal (p=0,001) e espessura do cimento (p=0,003) na parede oclusal quando comparadas com as coroas de resina bis-acrílica. Não houve diferença na espessura do cimento (p=0,606) na parede axial das coroas provisórias. As diferentes resinas não afetaram a resistência à cimentação das coroas (p=0,281), mas os diferentes cimentos (p=0,029) e a ciclagem mecânica (p=0,027) mostraram efeitos significantes. A única interação significante foi ciclagem mecânica ?#61482; agente cimentante, o que significa que os cimentos foram diferentemente afetados pela ciclagem mecânica (p=0,002). Em conclusão, a associação resina bis-acrílíca e cimento de hidróxido de cálcio proporcionou melhor resistência à tração e menor espessura de cimento.

Abstract: This study aimed to verify marginal fit and the effect of cement film thickness standardization on retention of provisional crowns made with prefabricated acrylic cylinders on abutments, using two temporary luting agents subjected or not to mechanical cycling. Provisional crowns were made from bis-acryl (Luxatemp Fluorescence) or methyl methacrylate (Duralay) resins on acrylic cylinders and marginal fit and cement film thickness were evaluated. For retention evaluation, crowns were cemented with two temporary luting agents: non-eugenol zinc oxide (Tempbond NE) or calcium hydroxide-based (Hydcal) cements and subjected to tensile strength in a universal testing machine. After cleaning, debonded crowns were cemented again, subjected to mechanical cycling and retention was reassessed. The results of marginal fit and cement film thickness were analyzed by Student's t-test while retention of cements before and after mechanical cycling was analyzed using a mixed linear model. Methyl methacrylate crowns presented greater marginal misfit (p=0.001) and occlusal cement film thickness (p=0.003) than the bis-acryl ones. No difference was observed at axial cement film thickness (p=0.606). Resins (p=0.281) did not affect crown retention, but luting agents (p=0.029) and mechanical cycling (p=0.027) showed significant effects. The only significant interaction was mechanical cycling*luting agents, which means that luting agents were differently affected by mechanical cycling (p=0.002). In conclusion, the results showed that bis-acryl resin associated to calcium-hydroxide luting agent provided the best retention and lower cement thickness.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the importance of a distal proximal contact on the load transfer to the posterior region of the mandible by non-splinted adjacent implant-supported crowns using photoelastic stress analysis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A rectangular model (68x30x15 mm) was made of polymethylmethacrylate resin to simulate half of the mandibular arch. One model was completed with resin replicas representing the first premolar and second molar and with two 3.75 mm dia.x11 mm internal hexagon threaded implants replacing the second premolar and first molar. The other model was manufactured in the same way but without the second molar. Both models were duplicated using photoelastic resin. The roots of the teeth replicas were covered with a layer of polyether impression material to simulate the periodontal ligament. Two different vertical loads were applied to the crowns as follows: 1 - single static point load alternately applied to the crowns replacing the second premolar and first molar (50 N); 2 - simultaneous static point loads applied to both of the crowns replacing the second premolar and first molar (100 N). The resulting isochromatic fringe pattern in the photoelastic model was monitored and photographed. RESULTS: All loading conditions studied showed that the presence of the second molar has changed the load transmission and the pattern of stresses. CONCLUSION: Results showed that the presence of a second molar proximal contact can help minimize the stresses around the implants.

Dental implants have increased the use of titanium and titanium alloys in prosthetic applications. Whitening toothpastes with peroxides are available for patients with high aesthetic requirements, but the effect of whitening toothpastes on titanium surfaces is not yet known, although titanium is prone to fluoride ion attack. Thus, the aim of the present study was to compare Ti-5Ta alloy to cp Ti after toothbrushing with whitening and conventional toothpastes. Ti-5Ta (%wt) alloy was melted in an arc melting furnace and compared with cp Ti. Disks and toothbrush heads were embedded in PVC rings to be mounted onto a toothbrushing test apparatus. A total of 260,000 cycles were carried out at 250 cycles/minute under a load of 5 N on samples immersed in toothpaste slurries. Surface roughness and Vickers microhardness were evaluated before and after toothbrushing. One sample of each material/toothpaste was analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and compared with a sample that had not been submitted to toothbrushing. Surface roughness increased significantly after toothbrushing, but no differences were noted after toothbrushing with different toothpastes. Toothbrushing did not significantly affect sample microhardness. The results suggest that toothpastes that contain and those that do not contain peroxides in their composition have different effects on cp Ti and Ti-5Ta surfaces. Although no significant difference was noted in the microhardness and roughness of the surfaces brushed with different toothpastes, both toothpastes increased roughness after toothbrushing.

Os efeitos do fluoreto, o qual está presente em diferentes produtos de higiene oral, necessita de maiores investigações, pois pouco se sabe sobre seus efeitos na superfície do titânio, o qual possui amplo uso na implantodontia. Este estudo objetivou avaliar a superfície do titânio comercialmente puro (cpTi) após exposição a diferentes concentrações de fluoreto de sódio (NaF). A hipótese testada neste estudo foi que diferentes concentrações de NaF aplicadas em diferentes intervalos de tempo seriam capazes de afetar diferentemente a superfície do titânio. Os tratamentos realizados foram: GA (controle): imersão em água destilada; GB: imersão diária por 3 min em NaF a 0,05%; GC: imersão diária por 3 min em NaF a 0,2%; GD: imersão quinzenal por 3 min em NaF a 0,05%; e GE: imersão quinzenal por 3 min em NaF a 0,2%. O tempo do experimento foi de 60 dias. A análise da rugosidade foi efetuada inicialmente e a cada 15 dias. Após 60 dias foi realizada análise de corrosão e polarização anódica. As amostras foram analisadas em MEV. Os dados de rugosidade foram analisados por ANOVA e não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre grupos e entre tempos. Os dados de corrosão (i corr) foram analisados pelo teste de Mann-Whitney e foram encontradas diferenças significantes entre GA e GC, GC e GB, GC e GD, GC e GE. A MEV evidenciou que a superfície do titânio exposto ao NaF apresentou corrosão variando de acordo com a concentração. Com base nos dados encontrados conclui-se que o uso de solução NaF a 0,05% em cpTi é seguro, enquanto a solução NaF 0,2% para uso diário deve ser cuidadosamente avaliada.

The effects of fluoride, which is present in different oral hygiene products, deserve more investigation because little is known about their impact on the surface of titanium, which is largely used in Implantology. This study evaluated the surface of commercially pure titanium (cpTi) after exposure to different concentrations of sodium fluoride (NaF). The hypothesis tested in this study was that different concentrations of NaF applied at different time intervals can affect the titanium surface in different ways. The treatments resulted in the following groups: GA (control): immersion in distilled water; GB: immersion in 0.05% NaF for 3 min daily; GC: immersion in 0.2% NaF for 3 min daily; GD: immersion in 0.05% NaF for 3 min every 2 weeks; and GE: immersion in 0.2% NaF for 3 min every 2 weeks. The experiment lasted 60 days. Roughness was measured initially and every 15 days subsequently up to 60 days. After 60 days, corrosion analysis and anodic polarization were done. The samples were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The roughness data were analyzed by ANOVA and there was no significant difference among groups and among time intervals. The corrosion data (i corr) were analyzed by the Mann-Whitney test, and significant differences were found between GA and GC, GB and GC, GC and GD, GC and GE. SEM micrographs showed that the titanium surface exposed to NaF presented corrosion that varied with the different concentrations. This study suggests that the use of 0.05% NaF solution on cpTi is safe, whereas the 0.2% NaF solution should be carefully evaluated with regard to its daily use.

O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar o efeito do ambiente bucal na corrosão de diferentes ligas odontológicas, utilizando métodos eletroquímicos. Os índices de corrosão foram obtidos por meio das curvas de corrente-potencial e impedância eletroquímica (EIS). O efeito de saliva artificial na corrosão de ligas odontológicas foi dependente da composição. A dissolução dos íons ocorreu em todas as amostras e os resultados foram dependentes da composição da liga. Algumas mudanças na microestrutura foram observadas durante o estudo e influenciou o comportamento corrosivo das ligas investigadas. As ligas de Ni-Cr e Ni-Cr-Ti libertaram quantidade de 0,62 mg/L de íons Ni enquanto a liga de Co-Cr liberou entre 0,01 e 0,03 mg/L. As curvas potenciodinâmicas das ligas odontológicas mostraram que as ligas a base >70 wt% de Ni obtiveram curvas similares e a liga de Co-Cr apresentou a menor densidade de corrente e em consequência uma resistência alta a corrosão quando comparada as ligas à base de Ni. A baixa resistência à corrosão também levou a maior libertação de íons de níquel para o meio e a quantidade de Co liberado pela liga de Co-Cr-Mo foi relativamente pequena nas soluções. As quantidades de Cr liberada na saliva artificial pela liga de Co-Cr foi menor que a libertação de Cr pela liga à base de Ni.

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the oral environment on the corrosion of dental alloys with different compositions, using electrochemical methods. The corrosion rates were obtained from the current-potential curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The effect of artificial saliva on the corrosion of dental alloys was dependent on alloy composition. Dissolution of the ions occurred in all tested dental alloys and the results were strongly dependent on the general alloy composition. Regarding the alloys containing nickel, the Ni-Cr and Ni-Cr-Ti alloys released 0.62 mg/L of Ni on average, while the Co-Cr dental alloy released ions between 0.01 and 0.03 mg/L of Co and Cr, respectively.The open-circuit potential stabilized at a higher level with lower deviation (standard deviation: Ni-Cr-6Ti = 32 mV/SCE and Co-Cr = 54 mV/SCE). The potenciodynamic curves of the dental alloys showed that the Ni-based dental alloy with >70 wt% of Ni had a similar curve and the Co-Cr dental alloy showed a low current density and hence a high resistance to corrosion compared with the Ni-based dental alloys. Some changes in microstructure were observed and this fact influenced the corrosion behavior for the alloys. The lower corrosion resistance also led to greater release of nickel ions to the medium. The quantity of Co ions released from the Co-Cr-Mo alloy was relatively small in the solutions. In addition, the quantity of Cr ions released into the artificial saliva from the Co-Cr alloy was lower than Cr release from the Ni-based dental alloys.

Titanium reacts strongly with elements, mainly oxygen at high temperature. The high temperature of titanium laser welding modifies the surface, and may interfere on the metal-ceramic tensile bond strength. OBJECTIVE: The influence of laser welding on the titanium-ceramic bonding has not yet been established. The purpose of this in vitro study was to analyze the influence of laser welding applied to commercially pure titanium (CpTi) substructure on the bond strength of commercial ceramic. The influence of airborne particle abrasion (Al2O3) conditions was also studied. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty CpTi cylindrical rods (3 mm x 60 mm) were cast and divided into 2 groups: with laser welding (L) and without laser welding (WL). Each group was divided in 4 subgroups, according to the size of the particles used in airborne particle abrasion: A - Al2O3 (250 µm); B - Al2O3 (180 µm); C - Al2O3 (110 µm); D - Al2O3 (50 µm). Ceramic rings were fused around the CpTi rods. Specimens were invested and their tensile strength was measured at fracture with a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 2.0 mm/min and 200 kgf load cell. Statistical analysis was carried out with analysis of variance and compared using the independent t test (p<0.05). RESULTS: Significant differences were found among all subgroups (p<0.05). The highest and the lowest bond strength means were recorded in subgroups WLC (52.62 MPa) and LD (24.02 MPa), respectively. CONCLUSION: Airborne particle abrasion yielded significantly lower bond strength as the Al2O3 particle size decreased. Mechanical retention decreased in the laser-welded specimens, i.e. the metal-ceramic tensile bond strength was lower.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a perda do torque inicial, quando usados novos parafusos de pilares e após sucessivos apertos. Quatro infra-estruturas (IE), utilizando pilares calcináveis tipo UCLA, foram fundidas em liga de cobalto-cromo, onde novos parafusos de pilares foram utilizados (G1) em um primeiro momento. Posteriormente os mesmos parafusos de pilares foram utilizados em um segundo momento (G2), e depois por mais duas vezes (G3). Os valores de torque e detorque aplicados foram mensurados a partir de um torquímetro digital para obtenção dos valores de perda do torque inicial (%). Os dados foram coletados e submetidos à análise de variância e teste de Tukey (p<0,05). Foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos G1 (50,71% ± 11,36) and G2 (24,01% ± 3,33) (p=0,000) and the groups G1 (50,71% ± 11,36) and G3 (25,60% ± 4,64) (p=0,000). Os maiores valores foram encontrados para o grupo G1. Não houve diferença estaticamente significante entre os grupos G2 e G3 (p=0,774). Dentro das limitações deste estudo, pôde-se observar que a porcentagem de perda de torque inicial foi menor quando os parafusos já haviam sofrido a aplicação do primeiro torque, se mantendo estáveis após os demais torques.

This study evaluated the loss of the torque applied after use of new screws and after successive tightening. Four infrastructures (IE), using UCLA castable abutment type, were cast in cobalt-chromium alloy and new abutment screws (G1) were used in a first moment. Subsequently, the same abutment screws were used a second time (G2) and more than two times (G3). The values of the torques applied and detorques were measured with a digital torque wrench to obtain the values of initial tightening loss (%). Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey's test (?=0.05). Significant differences were observed between the G1 (50.71% ± 11.36) and G2 (24.01% ± 3.33) (p=0.000) and between G1 (50.71% ± 11.36) and G3 (25.60% ± 4.64) (p=0.000). There was no significant difference between G2 and G3 (p=0.774). Within the limitations of the study, it may be concluded that the percentage of the initial torque loss is lower when screws that already suffered the application of an initial torque were used, remaining stable after application of successive torques.

The interest in using titanium to fabricate removable partial denture (RPD) frameworks has increased, but there are few studies evaluating the effects of casting methods on clasp behavior. OBJECTIVE: This study compared the occurrence of porosities and the retentive force of commercially pure titanium (CP Ti) and cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) removable partial denture circumferential clasps cast by induction/centrifugation and plasma/vacuum-pressure. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 72 frameworks were cast from CP Ti (n=36) and Co-Cr alloy (n=36; control group). For each material, 18 frameworks were casted by electromagnetic induction and injected by centrifugation, whereas the other 18 were casted by plasma and injected by vacuum-pressure. For each casting method, three subgroups (n=6) were formed: 0.25 mm, 0.50 mm, and 0.75 mm undercuts. The specimens were radiographed and subjected to an insertion/removal test simulating 5 years of framework use. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey's to compare materials and cast methods (α=0.05). RESULTS: Three of 18 specimens of the induction/centrifugation group and 9 of 18 specimens of plasma/vacuum-pressure cast presented porosities, but only 1 and 7 specimens, respectively, were rejected for simulation test. For Co-Cr alloy, no defects were found. Comparing the casting methods, statistically significant differences (p<0.05) were observed only for the Co-Cr alloy with 0.25 mm and 0.50 mm undercuts. Significant differences were found for the 0.25 mm and 0.75 mm undercuts dependent on the material used. For the 0.50 mm undercut, significant differences were found when the materials were induction casted. CONCLUSION: Although both casting methods produced satisfactory CP Ti RPD frameworks, the occurrence of porosities was greater in the plasma/vacuum-pressure than in the induction/centrifugation method, the latter resulting in higher clasp rigidity, generating higher retention force values.

This study analyzed the reaction layer and measured the marginal crown fit of cast titanium applied to different phosphate-bonded investments, prepared under the following conditions (liquid concentration/casting temperature): Rema Exakt (RE) - 100%/237°C, 75%/287°C, Castorit Super C (CS)-100%/70°C, 75%/141°C and Rematitan Plus (RP)- 100%/430°C (special to titanium cast, as the control group). The reaction layer was studied using the Vickers hardness test, and analyzed by two way ANOVA and Tukey's HSD tests (α = 0.05). Digital photographs were taken of the crowns seated on the die, the misfit was measured using an image analysis system and One-way ANOVA, and Tukey's test was applied (α = 0.05). The hardness decreased from the surface (601.17 VHN) to 150 μm (204.03 VHN). The group CS 75%/141°C presented higher hardness than the other groups, revealing higher surface contamination, but there were no differences among the groups at measurements deeper than 150 μm. The castings made with CS - 100%/70°C presented the lowest levels of marginal misfit, followed by RE -100%/237°C. The conventional investments CS (100%) and RE (100%) showed better marginal fit than RP, but the CS (75%) had higher surface contamination.

Este estudo tem como objetivo comparar o ajuste vertical e a passividade de infraestruturas em monobloco confeccionadas em 3 diferentes materiais: titânio comercialmente puro (Ti cp - G1), cobalto-cromo (Co-Cr - G2) e níquel-cromo-titânio (Ni-Cr-Ti - G3). Quinze infraestruturas foram obtidas simulando barras para próteses fixas em um modelo com 5 implantes. O ajuste vertical e a passividade da interface da infraestrutura foram medidos usando um microscópio óptico (30×). Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente por meio da ANOVA e teste LSD (α=0,05). A média dos valores e o desvio-padrão da passividade e do ajuste vertical estão apresentados respectivamente: Ti cp [472,49 (109,88) μm e 29,9 (13,24) μm], Co-Cr [584,84 (120,20) μm e 27,05 (10,30) μm], Ni-Cr-Ti [462,70 (179,18) μm e 24,95 (11,14) μm]. Para o desajuste vertical, não houve diferença significante entre o Ti cp e as ligas Co-Cr e Ni-Cr-Ti (p=0,285). Para passividade, não houve diferença significante entre Ti cp e Ni-Cr-Ti (p=0,844), mas ambos foram estatisticamente diferentes do Co-Cr (p=0,028 e p=0,035, respectivamente), o qual apresentou os piores resultados. Pode-se concluir que os materiais utilizados para confecção das infraestruturas não influenciaram o ajuste vertical e que infraestruturas fundidas em monobloco resultaram em inadequados ajustes passivos. A liga de Co-Cr apresentou os piores resultados para a passividade.

This study compared vertical and passive fit of one-piece cast frameworks made with 3 different materials: commercially pure titanium (CP Ti - G1), cobalt-chromium alloy (Co-Cr - G2) and nickel-chromium-titanium alloy (Ni-Cr-Ti - G3). Fifteen frameworks were obtained simulating bars for fixed prosthesis in a model with 5 implants. The passive and vertical fit of the framework interface was measured using an optical microscope at ×30 magnification. Data were statistically analyzed by ANOVA and LSD tests (α=0.05). Mean and standard deviation values for passive fit and vertical fit were, respectively: G1 [472.49 (109.88) µm and 29.9 (13.24) µm], G2 [584.84 (120.20) µm and 27.05 (10.30) µm], and G3 [462.70 (179.18) µm and 24.95 (11.14) µm]. For vertical fit, there were no significant differences among G1, G2 and G3 (p=0.285). There were no significant differences for passive fit between G1 and G3 (p=0.844), but both differed significantly from G2 (p=0.028 and p=0.035, respectively), which showed the highest misfit values. It may be concluded that the vertical fit of frameworks was not affected by the tested materials, and that one-piece cast frameworks resulted in inadequate passive fit. The Co-Cr alloy presented the worst values for passive fit.

Cell culture system has been used to evaluate alloy cytotoxicity under different environments, testing the extracts, but the effect of temperature variation on the cytotoxicity of dental alloys has not been analyzed. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to investigate if temperature variation could affect dental alloy cytotoxicity, testing alloy extracts in an epithelial cell culture system. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Discs of Ni-Cr, Co-Cr-Mo, Ni-Cr-Ti, Ti-6Al-4V and commercially pure titanium (cp Ti) were cast by arc melting, under argon atmosphere, injected by vacuum-pressure. Discs were immersed in artificial saliva and subjected to different temperatures: 37ºC and thermocycling (37ºC/5ºC/37ºC/55ºC/37ºC). After thermocycling, extracts were put in a subconfluent culture during 6 h, and the number of cells and their viability were used to evaluate cytotoxicity in these temperatures. For each alloy, data from temperature conditions were compared by Student's t-test (α=0.05). RESULTS: The cytotoxicity tests with alloy/metal extracts showed that Ni-Cr, Co-Cr-Mo, Ti-6Al-4V and cp Ti extracts (p>0.05) did not affect cell number or cell viability, while Ni-Cr-Ti (p<0.05) extract decreased cell number and viability when the alloy was subjected to thermocycling. CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of the present study, the Ni-Cr-Ti alloy had cell number and viability decreased when subjected to temperature variation, while the other alloys/metal extracts did not show these results.