OBJETIVO: avaliar, in vitro, a citotoxicidade de resinas acrílicas autopolimerizáveis, de diferentes cores, ao longo do tempo. MÉTODOS: os corpos de prova foram divididos em quatro grupos (n = 3), de acordo com a cor da resina acrílica utilizada (Orto Class, Clássico, São Paulo/SP), sendo: grupo 1, acrílica incolor; grupo 2, acrílica rosa; grupo 3, acrílica azul; e, grupo 4, acrílico verde. Todos os corpos de prova foram confeccionados pela técnica de massa e polidos mecanicamente. Um corpo de prova de amálgama, um de vidro e célula constituíram o controle positivo (C+), controle negativo (C-), e controle de célula (CC), respectivamente. Em seguida, esses foram imersos em meio mínimo essencial de Eagle (MEM) por 24h, quando se removeu o sobrenadante e colocou-os em contato com fibroblastos L929. Avaliou-se a citotoxicidade em quatro períodos: 24, 48, 72 e 168h. Após o contato com o meio, as células foram incubadas por 24h e adicionou-se 100µ do corante vermelho neutro a 0,01%. Posteriormente, as células foram incubadas por 3h, para incorporação do corante, e fixadas. A contagem das células viáveis foi realizada em espectrofotômetro (BioTek, Winooski, EUA), com um comprimento de onda de 492nm (λ = 492nm). RESULTADOS: não houve diferença estatística entre os grupos experimentais e os grupos CC e C-. CONCLUSÇÕES: as resinas acrílicas autopolimerizáveis incolor, rosa, azul e verde, manipuladas pela técnica de massa e polidas mecanicamente não são citotóxicas. O corante utilizado em resinas autopolimerizáveis e tempo não influenciam na citotoxocidade do material.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the in vitro cytotoxicity of acrylic resins of different colors over time. METHODS: Specimens were divided into 4 groups (n = 6) according to the color of the acrylic resin (Orto Class, Clássico, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil): Group 1: clear acrylic resin; group 2: pink acrylic resin; group 3: blue acrylic resin and group 4: green acrylic resin. All specimens were fabricated according to the mass manipulation technique and submitted to mechanical polishing protocol. The control was performed with an amalgam specimen (C+), a glass specimen (C-) and cell control (CC). Specimens were immersed in Minimum Eagle's Medium (MEM) and incubated for 24 h at 37o C. The extracts from the experimental material were filtered and mixed with L929 fibroblast. Cytotoxicity was evaluated at 4 different times, 24, 48, 72 and 168 h. After contact, cells were incubated for 24 h and added to 100 µ of 0.01% neutral red dye. The cells were incubated for 3 h for pigment incorporation and fixed. Cells viability was determined by a spectroscopic (BioTek, Winooski, Vermont, USA) with a 492-nm wavelength λ=492 nm). RESULTS: There were no statistical differences between the experimental groups and the CC and C- groups. CONCLUSION: Clear, pink, blue and green self-curing acrylic resins fabricated by means of the mass manipulation technique and mechanically polished are not cytotoxic. Neither the pigment added to the self-curing acrylic resin nor the factor of time influenced the cytotoxicity of the material.

OBJETIVO: avaliar a resistência adesiva de braquetes metálicos colados a coroas provisórias confeccionadas em resina acrílica após diferentes tratamentos de superfície. MÉTODOS: cento e oitenta corpos de prova foram confeccionados em Duralay e divididos aleatoriamente em seis grupos (n = 30), de acordo com tratamento de superfície e material de colagem: grupo 1, asperização da superfície com Soflex e colagem com Duralay; grupo 2, asperização com jato de óxido de alumínio e colagem com Duralay; grupo 3, aplicação de monômero e colagem com Duralay; grupo 4, asperização com Soflex e colagem com Transbond XT; grupo 5, asperização com jato de óxido de alumínio e colagem com Transbond XT; e grupo 6, aplicação de monômero e colagem com Transbond. Os resultados foram tratados estatisticamente pela ANOVA e pelo teste de Games-Howell. RESULTADOS: as médias (MPa) foram: grupo 1 - 18,04; grupo 2 - 22,64; grupo 3 - 22,4; grupo 4 - 9,71; grupo 5 - 11,23; grupo 6 - 9,67. O índice de remanescente adesivo (ARI) variou entre 2 e 3 nos grupos 1, 2 e 3. Já nos grupos 4, 5 e 6, variou entre 0 e 1, demonstrando que apenas o material influencia o padrão de falha adesiva. CONCLUSÃO: o tratamento de superfície e o material influenciaram a resistência adesiva dos braquetes colados à coroas provisórias. A asperização por jato de óxido de alumínio elevou a resistência de união quando comparada ao Soflex, no grupo colado com Duralay. A resistência adesiva da resina acrílica Duralay foi superior à da resina composta Transbond XT.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the adhesive resistance of metallic brackets bonded to temporary crowns made of acrylic resin after different surface treatments. METHODS: 180 specimens were made of Duralay and randomly divided into 6 groups (n = 30) according to surface treatment and bonding material: G1 - surface roughening with Soflex and bonding with Duralay; G2 - roughening with aluminum oxide blasting and bonding with Duralay; G3 - application of monomer and bonding with Duralay; G4 - roughening with Soflex and bonding with Transbond XT; G5 - roughening with aluminum oxide blasting and bonding with Transbond XT and G6: application of monomer and bonding with Transbond. The results were statistically assessed by ANOVA/Games-Howell. RESULTS: The means (MPa) were: G1= 18.04, G2= 22.64, G3= 22.4, G4= 9.71, G5= 11.23, G6= 9.67. The Adhesive Remnant Index (ARI) ranged between 2 and 3 on G1, G2 and G3 whereas in G4, G5 and G6 it ranged from 0 to 1, showing that only the material affects the pattern of adhesive flaw. CONCLUSION: The surface treatment and the material influenced adhesive resistance of brackets bonded to temporary crowns. Roughening by aluminum blasting increased bond strength when compared to Soflex, in the group bonded with Duralay. The bond strength of Duralay acrylic resin was superior to that of Transbond XT composite resin.

INTRODUÇÃO: a posição dos dentes, principalmente incisivos superiores e inferiores, em relação às bases ósseas e tecidos moles circundantes deve ser considerada na elaboração do diagnóstico, planejamento e execução do tratamento, para se obter alinhamento, nivelamento, intercuspidação, equilíbrio e harmonia facial com estabilidade dos resultados. OBJETIVOS: avaliar as modificações no posicionamento dos incisivos em indivíduos com má oclusão de Classe II, divisão 1, de Angle, em dois momentos distintos do desenvolvimento dentocraniofacial, num intervalo médio de 2 anos e 5 meses. MÉTODOS: as medidas foram obtidas por meio de telerradiografias em norma lateral de 40 indivíduos, sendo 23 respiradores predominantes nasais (RN) e 17 predominantemente bucais (RB). As medidas avaliadas foram sobressaliência, sobremordida, ICS-NA, ICI-NB, ICS.NA, ICI.NB, ICS.SN, ICI.GoGn, ICS.ICI, ANB, GoGn.SN, Plo.SN. Para verificar a diferença intergrupos, utilizou-se a ANOVA a dois critérios com medidas repetidas. RESULTADOS: sobressaliência, ICS-NA, ICI-NB, ANB, GoGn.SN, Plo.SN apresentaram diferença estatisticamente significativa (p < 0,05) quando observado o momento ou o modo respiratório. CONCLUSÃO: existe alteração no posicionamento dos incisivos no decorrer do crescimento, com interferência do modo respiratório.

INTRODUCTION: The teeth position, specially maxillary and mandibular incisors, in relation to basal bone and surrounding soft tissues must be considered in the elaboration of diagnosis, treatment planning and execution to obtain alignment, leveling, intercuspation, facial balance and harmony with stability of results. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the modifications in the positioning of incisors in individuals with Angle Class II, division 1 malocclusion in two distinct moments of dentocraniofacial development, with mean interval of 2 years and 5 months. METHODS: The measures were obtained by means of lateral cephalograms of 40 individuals, being 23 nasal breathers (NB) and 17 mouth breathers (MB). The analyzed measures were overjet, overbite, UCI-NA, LCI-NB, UCI.NA, LCI.NB, UCI.SN, LCI.GoGn, UCI.LCI, ANB, GoGn.SN, and OccPl.SN. Statistical analysis (2-way repeated-measures ANOVA) was applied to verify intergroups differences. RESULTS: Overjet, UCI-NA, LCI-NB, ANB, GoGn.SN, and OccPl.SN demonstrated statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) when observed the moment or the respiratory method. CONCLUSION: There is alteration in the positioning of incisors during growth with interference of the respiratory pattern.

OBJETIVO: avaliar a influência da contaminação por saliva na resistência de união de braquetes metálicos colados ao esmalte com um compósito resinoso hidrofílico. MÉTODOS: oitenta pré-molares foram divididos aleatoriamente em quatro grupos (n=20), de acordo com o material de colagem e a presença de contaminação - G1) colagem com Transbond XT na ausência de contaminação; G2) colagem com Transbond XT na presença de contaminação; G3) colagem com Transbond Plus Color Change na ausência de contaminação; G4) colagem com Transbond Plus Color Change na presença de contaminação. Os resultados foram tratados estatisticamente (ANOVA/Tukey). RESULTADOS: as médias e desvios-padrão (MPa) foram G1 = 10,15 ± 3,75; G2 = 6,8 ± 2,54; G3 = 9,3 ± 3,36; G4 = 8,3 ± 2,95. O índice de adesivo remanescente (IAR) variou entre 0 e 1 no G1 e no G4; no G2, houve predomínio do escore 0 e distribuição similar no G3. CONCLUSÃO: a contaminação por saliva reduziu a resistência de união no grupo que usou a resina hidrofóbica Transbond XT. Por outro lado, a resina hidrofílica Transbond Plus Color Change não foi influenciada pela contaminação.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of saliva contamination on the bond strength of metallic brackets bonded to enamel with hydrophilic resin composite. METHODS: Eighty premolars were randomly divided into 4 groups (n = 20) according to bonding material and contamination: G1) bonded with Transbond XT with no saliva contamination, G2) bonded with Transbond XT with saliva contamination, G3) bonded with Transbond Plus Color Change with no saliva contamination and G4) bonded with Transbond Plus Color Change with saliva contamination. The results were statistically analyzed (ANOVA/Tukey). RESULTS: The means and standard deviations (MPa) were: G1)10.15 ± 3.75; G2) 6.8 ± 2.54; G3) 9.3 ± 3.36; G4) 8.3 ± 2.95. The adhesive remnant index (ARI) ranged between 0 and 1 in G1 and G4. In G2 there was a prevalence of score 0 and similar ARI distribution in G3. CONCLUSION: Saliva contamination reduced bond strength when Transbond XT hydrophobic resin composite was used. However, the hydrophilic resin Transbond Plus Color Change was not affected by the contamination.

INTRODUÇÃO: a movimentação dentária é caracterizada, inicialmente, por uma inflamação aguda estéril, seguida por reações múltiplas sequenciais no ligamento periodontal em resposta às forças biomecânicas. Agentes farmacológicos, como os corticosteroides, podem alterar o curso da movimentação ortodôntica. Os estudos científicos demonstram ações antagonistas dessas drogas sobre a reabsorção óssea durante a movimentação dentária. OBJETIVO: realizar revisão de literatura sobre a ação dos corticosteroides no movimento dentário ortodôntico. CONCLUSÃO: os pacientes devem ser questionados quanto ao uso dessas drogas na clínica ortodôntica e, para aqueles que fazem uso, o tratamento ortodôntico deve ser diferenciado, com intervalos maiores entre as consultas e solicitação periódica de radiografias devido ao atraso na neoformação óssea observado em alguns estudos científicos.

INTRODUCTION: Tooth movement is initially characterized by an acute sterile inflammation, followed by sequential multiple reactions in the periodontal ligament in response to biomechanical forces. Pharmacological agents such as corticosteroids may affect the course of orthodontic movement. Scientific studies show antagonistic actions of these drugs on bone resorption during tooth movement. OBJECTIVE: To review the literature about the effect of corticosteroids on orthodontic tooth movement. CONCLUSION: Patients should be questioned regarding the use of these drugs in the orthodontic practice and for those who use them, the orthodontic treatment should be differentiated, with longer intervals between visits and periodic X-rays due to the delay in bone formation observed in some scientific studies.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of blood contamination on shear bond strength (SBS) and bond failure pattern of metallic brackets bonded using a new hydrophilic resin. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Eighty human premolars were randomly allocated into 4 groups (n=20) according to the bonding material and contamination pattern. GI: brackets bonded with the Transbond XT conventional system without contamination; GII: brackets bonded with the Transbond XT conventional system with blood contamination; GIII: brackets bonded with the Transbond Self Etching Primer and Transbond Plus Color without contamination; GIV: brackets bonded with the Transbond Self Etching Primer and Transbond Plus Color with blood contamination. The specimens were stored in distilled water at 37°C for 24 h and then submitted to SBS test at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. After bond failure, the enamel surfaces were observed under an optical microscope at 40x magnification. RESULTS: Blood contamination decreased (P<0.05) shear bond strength when both the hydrophobic (GII) and the hydrophilic resin (GIV) were used. However, the bond strength of Transbond Color Change group was significantly higher (P<0.05) than that of the Transbond XT conventional system group under blood contamination condition. Under dry conditions no difference was observed between the hydrophobic and hydrophilic resin groups. Regarding the bond failure pattern, when blood contaminated the enamel, the adhesive remnant index (ARI) showed predominance of scores 0 and 1, which indicates low adhesion to enamel. CONCLUSIONS: Although there was a significant decrease in the shear bond strength for both adhesive systems under blood contamination, the hydrophilic system showed significantly higher bond strength than the hydrophobic resin adhesive. Therefore, it is advisable to use the hydrophilic resin under risk of blood contamination.

INTRODUÇÃO: o perfil mole do indivíduo é resultado de mudanças complexas que ocorrem nos tecidos duros e moles das estruturas faciais. O pogônio e o nariz são estruturas dominantes na face e influenciam no grau de convexidade do perfil. Assim, é fundamental a análise das estruturas do pogônio e a inclusão das estruturas nasais no plano de tratamento ortodôntico. OBJETIVO: avaliar longitudinalmente as modificações dimensionais no plano anteroposterior do pogônio e do nariz de indivíduos com má oclusão de Classe II, divisão 1 de Angle, em dois momentos distintos do desenvolvimento craniofacial. MÉTODOS: foram realizados traçados cefalométricos sobre telerradiografias em norma lateral de 40 indivíduos, sendo 23 respiradores predominantemente nasais (RN) e 17 predominantemente bucais (RB). RESULTADOS: foram obtidas as medidas lineares e angulares LS'-Pog', LS'-B', B'-Pog', Pog'-PogTeg', Linha NB, Pog-NB, N'-Prn, Prn-NPog, N-Prn-Sn e Prn-Sn-LS. O teste ANOVA a dois critérios com medidas repetidas foi aplicado para indicar diferenças entre os valores médios dessas variáveis segundo os momentos e/ou modo respiratório. Observou-se que as variáveis LS'-B', Pog'-PogTeg', Linha NB e Pog-NB, N'-Prn, Prn-NPog, N-Prn-Sn e Prn-Sn-LS apresentaram diferença significativa (p<0,05) quando comparados os momentos final e inicial, embora não houvesse diferença significativa entre os modos respiratórios. Em nenhuma das variáveis se observou interação entre o modo respiratório e os momentos. CONCLUSÃO: há alteração estatisticamente significativa do pogônio e do nariz no plano anteroposterior no decorrer do crescimento, porém sem qualquer interferência do modo respiratório.

INTRODUCTION: The soft tissue profile results from complex changes in the hard and soft tissues of the face. The pogonion and the nose are dominant facial structures that determine the degree of profile convexity and should, therefore, be analyzed and included in orthodontic treatment planning. OBJECTIVE: To conduct a longitudinal evaluation of the anteroposterior dimensional changes of the pogonion and the nose of individuals with Angle Class II, division 1 malocclusion at two time points during craniofacial development. METHODS: Lateral cephalograms were obtained for 40 individuals - 23 nasal breathers (NB) and 17 mouth breathers (MB). RESULTS: Linear and angular measures were obtained: UL'-Pog', UL'-B', B'-Pog', Pog'-PogTeg', NB Line, Pog-NB, N'-Prn, Prn-NPog, N-Prn-Sn and Prn-Sn-UL. Two-way ANOVA was used to detect differences between mean values according to time points and/or breathing patterns. The UL'-B', Pog'-PogTeg', NB line and Pog-NB, N'-Prn, Prn-NPog, N-Prn-Sn and Prn-Sn-UL variables had significant differences (p<0.05) between the two time points, but there were no significant differences between breathing patterns. No interaction was found between breathing patterns and time points for any variable. CONCLUSION: The pogonion and the nose undergo significant changes in the anteroposterior plane during growth, but breathing patterns do not significantly affect changes.

There is controversy in the literature about possible interaction of the respiratory mode with the facial and dental structures. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to perform a longitudinal assessment of the changes in facial and dental structures in Angle's Class II, division 1 malocclusion individuals, divided according to the respiratory pattern (predominantly nasal or mouth), at two distinct moments of craniofacial development. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Pogonium and nose measurements were made on the lateral cephalometric tracings (LS'-Pog', LS'-B', B'-Pog', Pog'-PogTeg', Line NB, Pog-NB, N'-Prn, Prn-NPog, N-Prn-Sn, Prn-Sn-LS). Dental measurements were made on the plaster models (distances between the tips of the canine cusps and the tips of mesial cusps of the first molars) of 40 individuals aged 10 to 14 years (moment 1) and 13 to 16 years (moment 2), 23 being nose breathers (NB) and 17 being predominantly mouth breathers (MB). RESULTS: The Student's-t test and two-way ANOVA with repeated measures were applied to indicate differences between the mean values of these variables according to the moments and/or respiratory mode. CONCLUSIONS: There were alterations in the facial measurements, without interference of the breathing pattern. However, the breathing pattern infuenced dental alterations.

OBJECTIVES: To determine the influence of the light curing units on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Seventy-two premolars were divided into six groups (n=12): Group I: brackets bonded with Transbond and polymerization with halogen light; Group II: Transbond and LED; Group III: Fuji Ortho and halogen light; Group IV: Fuji Ortho and LED; Group V: Fuji Ortho, without acid and halogen light; Group VI: Fuji Ortho, without acid and LED. The groups were tested to shear strength in a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. Data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Tukey's test. RESULTS: The composite resin presented higher shear bond strength than the resin-modified glass ionomer cement (p<0.05). The halogen light and LED sources produced similar shear bond strength (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: The shear bond strength was influenced by the material but not by the light-curing unit. The use of LED reduced the experimental time by approximately 60%, with the same curing efficiency.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of saliva contamination on shear bond strength and the bond failure pattern of 3 adhesive systems (Transbond XT, AdheSE and Xeno III) on orthodontic metallic brackets bonded to human enamel. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Seventy-two permanent human molars were cut longitudinally in a mesiodistal direction, producing seventy-two specimens randomly divided into six groups. Each system was tested under 2 different enamel conditions: no contamination and contaminated with saliva. In T, A and X groups, the adhesive systems were applied to the enamel surface in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. In TS, AS and XS groups, saliva was applied to enamel surface followed by adhesive system application. The samples were stored in distilled water at 37ºC for 24 h, and then tested for shear bond strength in a universal testing machine (Emic, DL 2000) running at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. After bond failure, the enamel surfaces were observed under an optical microscope at 40x magnification. RESULTS: The control and contaminated groups showed no significant difference in shear bond strength for the same adhesive system. However, shear bond strength of T group (17.03±4.91) was significantly higher than that of AS (8.58±1.73) and XS (10.39±4.06) groups (p<0.05). Regarding the bond failure pattern, TS group had significantly higher scores of no adhesive remaining on the tooth in the bonding area than other groups considering the adhesive remnant index (ARI) used to evaluate the amount of adhesive left on the enamel. CONCLUSIONS: Saliva contamination showed little influence on the 24-h shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets.