Rossana Pereira de Almeida Antunes

Endodontically treated teeth: Characteristics and considerations to restore them

The restoration of endodontically treated teeth is a topic that is extensively studied and yet remains controversial. This article emphasizes the characteristics of endodontically treated teeth and some principles to be observed when restorations of these teeth are planned. It was concluded that the amount of remaining coronal tooth structure and functional requirements determine the best way to restore these teeth, indicating the material to be used, direct or indirect restorations, associated or not to posts.

Effect of temperature variation on the cytotoxicity of cast dental alloys and commercially pure titanium

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: 37°C and thermocycling (37°C/5°C/37°C/55°C/37°C). 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 Students 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.

Comparative study of chemical and mechanical retentive systems for bonding of indirect composite resin to commercially pure titanium

This study evaluated the effect of chemical and mechanical surface treatments for cast metal alloys on the bond strength of an indirect composite resin (Artglass) to commercially pure titanium (cpTi). Thirty cylindrical metal rods (3 mm diameter x 60 mm long) were cast in grade-1 cpTi and randomly assigned to 6 groups (n=5) according to the received surface treatment: sandblasting; chemical treatment; mechanical treatment - 0.4 mm beads; mechanical treatment - 0.6 mm beads; chemical/mechanical treatment - 0.4 mm; and chemical/mechanical treatment - 0.6 mm beads. Artglass rings (6.0 mm diameter x 2.0 mm thick) were light cured around the cpTi rods, according manufacturers specifications. The specimens were invested in hard gypsum and their bond strength (in MPa) to the rods was measured at fracture with a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 2.0 mm/min and 500 kgf load cell. Data were analyzed statistically by one-way ANOVA and Tukey test (alpha=5%). The surface treatments differed significantly from each other (p<0.05) regarding the recorded bond strengths. Chemical retention and sandblasting showed statistically similar results to each other (p=0.139) and both had significantly lower bond strengths (p<0.05) than the other treatments. In conclusion, mechanical retention, either associated or not to chemical treatment, provided higher bond strength of the indirect composite resin to cpTi.

AVALIAÇÃO DA CAPACIDADE DE CÓPIA DE MATERIAIS DE MOLDAGEM ELASTOMÉRICOS DE DIFERENTES SISTEMAS POR MEIO DE UMA TÉCNICA APLICÁVEL CLINICAMENTE

The purpose of this research was to make a comparative study between different systems of impression materials, such as polysulfide, condensation and addition-curing silicones, using a new non-destructive technique of evaluation, and consequently clinically applicable. After obtaining three element nickel-chromium prosthesis, three-dimensional replicas of the space between the restoration and the prepared tooth were made, using a condensation curing silicone. These replicas were microscopically evaluated. The results showed that, although some materials presented a superior behavior, as Permlastic and Extrude, other tested materials had an acceptable clinical behavior provided that their molds had been properly manipulated, specially regarding the time of cast pouring

Tensile strength of Ni-Cr copings subjected to inner surface sandblasting using different cementing agents: An in vitro study.

Abstract Objectives. To evaluate the effect of thermal cycling and inner surface treatment with aluminum oxide at different granulations on the tensile strength of Ni-Cr copings cemented with different cementing agents. Materials and methods. Ninety-six metal copings were manufactured and divided into two groups: before and after thermal cycling (n = 48). The copings of both groups were internally treated by sandblasting with aluminum oxide particles of 100 (n = 24) and 320 (n = 24) mesh. The copings were cemented on previously manufactured metal cores using zinc phosphate (n = 8), conventional glass ionomer (CGIC) (n = 8) and resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGIC) (n = 8) cements. The tensile strength before and after thermal cycling was then determined (Newtons). Results. The tensile strength before and after thermal cycling was significantly higher in copings cemented with RMGIC compared to CGIC (p < 0.05) and was similar to that for zinc phosphate (p > 0.05). Thermal cycling and sandblasting of the inner surface of the metal copings with different granulations did not influence retention (p > 0.05). Conclusions. Zinc phosphate cements and RMGIC showed similar retention. Additionally, the retention of the cements was not influenced by either thermal cycling or the particle size of the aluminum oxide.

Influence of Temporary Cements on the Bond Strength of Self-Adhesive Cement to the Metal Coronal Substrate

This research evaluated the influence of temporary cements (eugenol-containing [EC] or eugenol-free [EF]) on the tensile strength of Ni-Cr copings fixed with self-adhesive resin cement to the metal coronal substrate. Thirty-six temporary crowns were divided into 4 groups (n=9) according to the temporary cements: Provy, Dentsply (eugenol-containing), Temp Cem, Vigodent (eugenol-containing), RelyX Temp NE, 3M ESPE (eugenol-free) and Temp Bond NE, Kerr Corp (eugenol-free). After 24 h of temporary cementation, tensile strength tests were performed in a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min and 1 kN (100 kgf) load cell. Afterwards, the cast metal cores were cleaned by scraping with curettes and air jet. Thirty-six Ni-Cr copings were cemented to the cast metal cores with self-adhesive resin cement (RelyX U200, 3M ESPE). Tensile strength tests were performed again. In the temporary cementation, Temp Bond NE (12.91 ± 2.54) and Temp Cem (12.22 ± 2.96) presented the highest values of tensile strength and were statistically similar to each other (p>0.05). Statistically significant difference (p<0.05) was observed only between Provy (164.44 ± 31.23) and Temp Bond NE (88.48 ± 21.83) after cementation of Ni-Cr copings with self-adhesive resin cement. In addition, Temp Cem (120.68 ± 48.27) and RelyX Temp NE (103.04 ± 26.09) showed intermediate tensile strength values. In conclusion, the Provy eugenol-containing temporary cement was associated with the highest bond strength among the resin cements when Ni-Cr copings were cemented to cast metal cores. However, the eugenol cannot be considered a determining factor in increased bond strength, since the other tested cements (1 eugenol-containing and 2 eugenol-free) were similar.

Ultraconservative fixed partial denture: esthetic and preservation of dental structure

The oral rehabilitation can be made with several ways with the objective to reestablish the masticatory function and the esthetic of the patient. The aim of this clinical case is to present a different type of fixed partial denture, as alternative option to the dental surgeon, showing particularities like indications, contraindications, advantages, disadvantages and technical procedures necessary to its fabrication. The sequential presentation of the realized procedures emphasized the unique aspects of the dental preparation, impression techniques, and cautions during metal structures and ceramic try-in procedures, and esthetic overlay on the metal with composite resin. As a result, it could be observed that the ultraconservative fixed partial denture required lesser removal dental structure, re-established the esthetic and the occlusion of the patient. Finally, it can be concluded that the ultraconservative fixed partial denture is a treatment option to be used in the small prosthetic space with success both mechanically and esthetically.