ABSTRACT: Occlusal Vertical Dimension is the distance between an anatomical point in the maxilla and another on the mobile part of the mandible when the teeth are in occlusal contact. Obtaining this record determines the vertical space necessary for the rehabilitation of patients. Nowadays there are different methods for the record of the Occlusal Vertical Dimension, in this study the following were analyzed: physiological methods and mechanical methods. The objective was to do a systematic review of the registration methods to determine the Occlusal Vertical Dimension in dentate patients. Scientific information was collected from May 2019 to July 2020 in different electronic databases, finding a total of 13,948 articles, after eliminating repeated articles, by title, by abstract and by PICO methodology, a total of 24 articles were selected for analysis and classification. More than one author mentions that there is no universally accepted or exact method for determining Occlusal Vertical Dimension. A combination of several methods of Occlusal Vertical Dimension registration is suggested; it should be considered the most appropriate way to achieve a more accurate registration.

RESUMEN: La Dimensión Vertical Oclusal, es la distancia entre un punto anatómico fijo en el maxilar y otro sobre la parte móvil de la mandíbula cuando los órganos dentarios están en contacto oclusal. La obtención de este registro determina el espacio vertical necesario para la rehabilitación de los pacientes. En la actualidad existen distintos métodos para el registro de la Dimensión Vertical Oclusal, en este estudio se analizaron: Métodos fisiológicos y métodos mecánicos. El objetivo fue realizar una revisión sistemática, sobre los métodos de registro, para determinar la Dimensión Vertical Oclusal en pacientes dentados. Se recopiló información científica desde Mayo 2019 hasta Julio 2020 en diferentes bases de datos electrónicas, encontrando un tota l de 13948 artículos, después de eliminar artículos repetidos, por título, por resumen y por metodología PICO se seleccionaron un total de 24 artículos para su análisis y clasificación. Más de un autor menciona que no existe un método unirversalmente aceptado o exacto para determinar la Dimensión Vertical Oclusal. Se sugiere la combinación de varios métodos de registro de Dimensión Vertical Oclusal, se debe de considerar la manera más adecuada para lograr un registro más acertado.

We analyzed the effect of the crosshead speed of an applied load on failure load and failure mode of restored human premolars. Fifty intact, noncarious human premolars were selected. Class II mesio-occlusodistal preparations were made with a water-cooled high-speed preparation machine, and the teeth were restored with composite resin. The specimens were divided into five groups (n = 10 each) and tested individually in a mechanical testing machine, in which a 6.0-mm-diameter steel cylinder was mounted to vary the crosshead speed: v0.5: 0.5 mm/min; v1: 1.0 mm/min; v2.5: 2.5 mm/min; v5: 5.0 mm/min; and v10: 10.0 mm/min. The cylinder contacted the facial and lingual ridges beyond the margins of the restorations. Peak load to fracture was measured for each specimen (N). The means were calculated and analyzed with one-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey's test (a = 0.05). The mean load at failure values were (N) as follows: v0.5, 769.4 ± 174.8; v1, 645.2 ± 115.7; v5, 614.3 ± 126.0; v2.5, 609.2 ± 208.1; and v10, 432.5 ± 136.9. The fracture modes were recorded on the basis of the degree of the tooth structural and restorative damage: (I) fracture of the restoration involving a small portion of the tooth; (II) fractures involving the coronal portion of the tooth with cohesive failure of the composite resin; (III) oblique tooth and restoration fracture with periodontal involvement; and (IV) vertical root and coronal fracture. Varying crosshead speeds of 0.5–5.0 mm/min did not influence the failure load of restored maxillary premolars; however, increasing the crosshead speed to 10 mm/min decreased the failure load values and the degree of tooth structural damage.

Este estudo avaliou a influência de tratamentos de superfície de pinos de fibra de vidro na resistência de união à dentina radicular por meio do teste de push-out. Quarenta raízes de incisivos bovinos foram submetidas a tratamento endodôntico. A superfície dos pinos de fibra de vidro (Exacto #2, Angelus) foram tratadas com 4 protocolos diferentes (n=10): Controle - 70 % de etanol durante 1 min; 37 % de ácido fosfórico durante 1 min, 10% de ácido fluorídrico durante 1 min e 24 % de peróxido de hidrogênio durante 1 min. Depois foi aplicado agente de união silano por 1 min e todos os pinos foram cimentados com cimento resinoso auto-adesivo (RelyX Unicem, 3M- ESPE). As raízes foram seccionadas e foram obtidas duas fatias de 1 mm de espessura em cada terço: cervical, médio e apical. Os espécimes foram submetidos ao teste de push-out com uma velocidade de 0.5 mm/min. Os dados foram analisados pelo teste ANOVA com medidas repetidas, seguido pelo teste de Tukey HSD (=0,05). Os fatores tratamento de superfície (p<0,001) e região do terço radicular (p=0,007) foram significantes; no entanto, a interação entre os dois fatores não foi significante (p=0,827). A retenção ao canal radicular foi afetada pelo tipo de tratamento de superfície. O tratamento de superfície com 24% de peróxido de hidrogênio por 1 min rendeu significativamente maior resistência de união quando os pinos de fibra de vidro foram cimentados com RelyX Unicem.

This study evaluated the influence of the surface treatments of fiberglass posts on bond strength to root dentin using push-out test. Forty bovine incisor roots were endodontically treated. The surface of the fiberglass posts (Exacto #2, Angelus) were treated using 4 different protocols (n=10): Control - 70% ethanol for 1 min; 37% phosphoric acid for 1 min; 10% hydrofluoric acid for 1 min; and 24% hydrogen peroxide for 1 min. After a silane coupling agent was applied for 1 min and all posts were cemented using self-adhesive resin cement (RelyX Unicem, 3M-ESPE). The roots were sectioned and two 1-mm-thick slices were obtained from each third: cervical, middle and apical. The specimens were subjected to the push-out test with a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. Data were analyzed by repeated measures ANOVA followed by Tukey's HSD tests (=0.05). The surface treatment (p<0.001) and root third region (p=0.007) factors were significant. The retention to root canal was affected by surface treatment type. The post surface treatment with 24% hydrogen peroxide for 1 min yielded significantly higher bond strength when the fiberglass posts were cemented with RelyX Unicem.

O objetivo foi realizar revisão de estudos clínicos retrospectivos e prospectivos de pinos e núcleos metálicos e pinos de fibra em relação à taxa de sobrevivência e tipo de falhas prevalentes. A revisão de literatura foi realizada utilizando a base de dados MEDLINE com os seguintes termos para pesquisa: “Pino de fibra e estudo clínico”, “Pino de fibra e avaliação clínica”, “Pinos e núcleos metálicos e estudo clínico”, “Pinos intra-radiculares e estudo clínicos retrospectivos”. O período avaliado foi de Dezembro de 1990 até o final de Dezembro de 2010. Vários fatores biológicos, mecânicos e estéticos estão envolvidos na taxa de sobrevivência do procedimento restaurador de dentes tratados endodonticamente. A seleção do pino deve satisfazer e otimizar esses fatores. Dados com base em estudos clínicos de longo prazo são essenciais para o clínico geral na tomada de decisões. Adequada indicação na seleção do sistema de pino devem ser feitas. Adicionalmente, desgaste mínimo da estrutura dentária existente deve ser priorizado. A presença de férula deve estar presente para garantir e melhorar a previsibilidade de pinos de fibra. Pinos de fibra de vidro têm demonstrado boa sobrevivência em estudos clínicos, com desempenho semelhante aos pinos metálicos e núcleos moldados e fundidos. Retentores metálicos apresentam boa sobrevivência clínica, no entanto as falhas envolvidas são em sua maioria irreversíveis, ao contrário do que acontece com os pinos de fibra de vidro.

In this survey, retrospective and prospective clinical studies dealing with cast-post-and core and fiber posts were reviewed regarding the rate of survival of restorations and the most prevalent failures. Electronic searches of the literature were performed in MEDLINE by crossing the key words: "Fiber post and clinical study", "Fiber post and clinical evaluation", "Cast post-and-core and clinical study", and "Root post and retrospective survival study". The cut-off dates were December 1990 through the end of December 2010. Review of literature showed that several interrelated biological, mechanical, and aesthetic factors are involved in the survival rate of restorative procedures in endodontically treated teeth, and post selection should fulfill and optimize these factors. Data based on long-term clinical studies are essential for the general practitioner when making clinical decisions. An adequate selection of teeth and post system must be made, and a minimal amount of existing tooth substance should be removed. A ferrule must be present for safe indication of the fiber posts. Fiber glass posts have demonstrated good survival in clinical studies, with similar performance to cast-post-and cores. Metallic posts have good clinical survival, but the associated failures are mostly irreversible, unlike what happens with the glass fiber posts.