Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar em humanos a manutenção do volume em alvéolos frescos preenchidos por osso integral de origem bovina por meio de um estudo clínico randomizado com monocegamento. Quarenta dentes uni radiculares foram extraídos em 40 pacientes (um dente em cada participante), e apos estes pacientes foram divididos aleatoriamente em 2 grupos: indivíduos que tiveram o alvéolo fresco preenchido por osso integral de origem bovina (Grupo Biomaterial) ou por coagulo sanguíneo (Grupo Controle). Apos a exodontia os alvéolos foram medidos em suas maiores distancias mesio-distal (MD) e vestíbulo lingual/palatina (VL/P) por meio de compasso de ponta seca. O fechamento primário dos alvéolos foi realizado com um tampão fibromucoso. Apos 120 dias pós-operatórios durante o procedimento de reabertura foram obtidas novamente as maiores medidas MD e VL/P para calcular em porcentagem o nível de remodelação do osso alveolar. No grupo biomaterial observou-se uma redução em porcentagem de 1,62% e 3,29% nas medidas MD e VL/P 120 dias apos as extrações, enquanto no grupo controle houve uma redução de 4,97% e 7,18% nas medidas MD e VL/P no mesmo período. Houve diferença estatisticamente significante (p<0,05) entre os dois grupos para as medidas vestíbulo/palatina e mesiodistal na maxila. Diante dos resultados obtidos conclui-se que o osso integral de origem bovina limitou, mas não impediu a remodelação óssea alveolar.

Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the preservation of alveolar dimensions in human fresh extraction sockets filled with a composite bovine bone graft by means of design of single-blind randomized clinical trial. Forty participants had monoradicular teeth extracted (one teeth in each participant), and after were randomly divided into 2 groups: individuals whose fresh sockets were filled with the composite heterologous bone graft (Biomaterial Group), or with blood clot (Control Group). After extraction, the fresh sockets were measured at their greatest mesiodistal (MD) and bucco-lingual/palatal (BL/P) distance. Primary closure of the soft tissue was performed with a fibro-mucosal plug. After 120 post-operative days, the re-entry procedure was performed and the largest MD and BL/P measurements were again obtained to calculate the remodeling of the alveolar bone measured in percentage. In the biomaterial group, a percentage reduction of 1.62% and 3.29% in the MD and BL/P dimensions was observed 120 days after the extractions, whereas a reduction of 4.97% and 7.18% in the MD and BL/P dimensions occurred in the control group. There was a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) between the two groups for the bucco-palatal and mesiodistal measurements in the maxilla. In view of the results obtained, it can be concluded that composite bovine bone graft limited but did not impede alveolar bone remodeling.

Este estudo in vitro avaliou o efeito da ciclagem mecânica no torque dos parafusos de retenção em implantes de hexágono externo com plataforma switching (PS), plataforma regular (RP) e plataforma larga (WP). Foram utilizados 30 corpos de prova divididos em 3 grupos equitativamente: PS, RP e WP. Cada corpo de prova foi preparado com implantes: 3,75x10 mm para o grupo RP e 5,0x10 mm para os grupos PS e WP, e seu respectivo abutment com o torque de 32 Ncm. Todos os grupos foram submetidos a 106 ciclos com 100 N de força (o que corresponde a aproximadamente 40 meses de mastigação). Os resultados foram obtidos com o torque reverso de cada espécime e os dados foram avaliados com ANOVA comparado com o teste de Tukey (p<0,05). O grupo PS apresentou diferença estatisticamente significante no torque de remoção do parafuso (30,06±5,42) comparado com os grupos RP (23,75±2,76) e WP (21,32±3,53) (p<0,05); os grupos RP e WP não apresentaram diferença estatisticamente significante entre si. Concluiu-se que o grupo PS apresentou maior valor de torque reverso sugerindo menor susceptibilidade de afrouxamento do parafuso de fixação do abutment.

This in vitro study evaluated the effect of mechanical cycling on the torque of retaining screw in external hexagon implants with platform switching (PS), regular platform (RP) and wide platform (WP). A total of 30 specimens were equally divided into 3 groups: PS, PR and WP. Each specimen was prepared with implants: 3.75 x 10 mm for RP group and 5.0x10 mm for PS and WP groups and its respective abutment with 32 Ncm torque. All groups were subjected to 106 cycles with 100 N (corresponding to about 40 months of chewing). The results were obtained with the reverse torque of each specimen and data were evaluated using ANOVA and Tukey test (p<0.05). The PS group showed statistically significant difference in screw removal torque (30.06±5.42) compared with RP (23.75±2.76) and WP (21.32±3.53) (p<0.05) groups; the RP and WP groups showed no statistically significant difference between them. It was concluded that the PS group showed higher reverse torque value, suggesting lower susceptibility of the abutment screw loosening.

Facial prostheses are a integral part of rehabilitation of patients underwent face damages, being of pathologic, traumatic or congenital origin. Although success of treatment with facial prostheses is associated with artistic ability of professional to reproduce lost structures, we can not to obviate the good adaptability of prostheses regards association of material and techniques used to make buccomaxillofacial prostheses.

Las prótesis faciales constituyen parte integrante de la rehabilitación de pacientes que sufrieron daños en la cara, sea de origen patológica, traumática o congénita. Aunque el éxito del tratamiento con prótesis faciales está asociado con la capacidad artística del profesional en reproducir las estructuras perdidas, no se puede descuidar la buena adaptabilidad de las prótesis en cuanto a la asociación de materiales y técnicas empleadas para la confección de prótesis buco-maxilofaciales. El objetivo de este trabajo fue, mediante la revisión de la literatura, mostrar los principales conceptos relacionados con las técnicas de confección de prótesis faciales y asociar nuestra experiencia clínica con el pronóstico de las prótesis

RESUMEN El propósito de este trabajo fue analizar en prótesis totales maxilares la influencia del tamaño de los arcos en el movimiento de dientes artificiales cuando los mismos   se someten a las inclusiones con  barrera de yeso tipo IV (especial), polimerizado en microondas y medidas gráficamente por computadora. Veinte y una réplicas de prótesis que se habían construido previamente, fueran divididos en tres grupos: grupo 1, constituido de 7 prótesis maxilares del tamaño pequeño; grupo 2, constituido de 7 prótesis de tamaño medio y, grupo 3, de gran tamaño. Las prótesis habían sido medidas en puntos demarcados previamente en los dientes, con un programa de computación gráfica, después del encerado y después de la polimerización y demuflado. La diferencia entre la medida, en las dos etapas, demostró la ocurrencia de pequeñas alteraciones. Fue concluido, del punto de vista estadístico, que no ha tenido diferencias significativas en las alteraciones de la posición de dientes, en los tres tamaños de modelos estudiados.

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of maxillary arch size on the artificial teeth movement in complete dentures. The maxillary dentures were processed with a barrier-type IV gypsum molding technique, and polymerized by microwave energy. Twenty one dentures were fabricated and equally divided into 3 groups, according to maxillary residual ridge size: G1) small; G2) medium and G3) large size. Reference points were made on the incisal edges of the central incisors and the supporting cusps of the premolar and second molar teeth. Linear distances among reference points, in a horizontal plane, were measured with a computer program (Auto cad 2000) before and after processing denture. Although there were differences between measurements, indicating some movement degree among artificial teeth, the results showed no statistical significantly differences among three groups studied. It was concluded that the maxillary arch size has not influence on the artificial teeth position

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the presence of superficial bubbles and dimensional changes of three types of irreversible hydrocolloids smoothened with a moist finger and not smoothened. A master die was made with acrylic resin, representing an edentulous maxillary palate that was modified in order to provide a flat surface. Five pins were inserted in the alveolar crest at predetermined areas. The study was divided in 6 groups in agreement with the molding technique and the hydrocolloid material (Jeltrate, Jeltrate Plus and Hidrogum). These consisted of 10 impressions for each group. The palate region of the molds was assessed with a microscope (50x) to allow bubble scoring. The mold was immediately poured with type IV dental stone. The casts were scanned and digitalized. The distances between pins were measured employing AutoCAD 2000. The data was submitted to ANOVA and Tukey´s test with significance level of 5%. There were no significant differences between cast accuracy obtained from either impression technique regardless of the alginate tested. From the results obtained it was concluded that the presence of bubbles was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in the groups that water rinsing with was not performed; the alginate «Jeltrate» showed a larger discrepancy between both techniques (with and without moist finger smoothening).

El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la presencia de burbujas superficiales y la alteración dimensional en los modelos obtenidos de impresiones de alginato, con y sin alisamiento con el dedo humedecido en agua. Se hizo una matriz en resina acrílica del maxilar desdentado cuyo paladar se modificó para que presentara una superficie llana y lisa y se insertaron 5 pernos metálicos en la cresta del reborde en lugares predeterminados. El estudio se dividió en 6 grupos de acuerdo con la técnica de impresión y del material usado (Jeltrate, Jeltrate plus e Hidrogum), con un total de 10 modelos para cada grupo. El paladar de los modelos se valoró con lupa (50 aumentos) lo que permitió la estimación de las burbujas. La lectura de los modelos se hizo por digitalización de los modelos, midiendo la distancia entre los pernos con el software AutoCAD 2000. Los datos según el análisis de la varianza (ANOVA) y el test de Tukey (5%) indicaron una reducción significativa en el porcentaje de burbujas cuando se hacia el alisamiento. Los modelos donde se hizo el alisamiento presentaran alteraciones sin diferencias estadísticamente significativas respecto a los grupos donde no se hizo el alisamiento. El análisis de los resultados permitió concluir que el alisamiento del alginato con el dedo humedecido no afectó la precisión de los modelos del yeso en ningunos de los alginatos probados. El alisado dio lugar a una reducción significativa en el número de burbujas superficiales.