Fracture resistance of premolars restored with inlay and onlay ceramic restorations and luted with two different agents

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the fracture resistance of human maxillary premolars restored with 2 ceramic systems (Vitadur Alpha and In Ceram) comparing 3 preparation designs and 2 luting agents.MethodsSeventy sound teeth were prepared to receive ceramic restorations (Vitadur Alpha; n=14) as follows: (1) control, sound premolars, with no preparation, (2) inlays, (3) partial onlays (palatal cuspid coverage), (4) total onlays (both cuspids coverage), and (5) total onlays with an In Ceram core. The ceramic restorations were cemented using Enforce or RelyX ARC (half restorations with each cement), placed into the cavity and held under pressure, except for the control group. The teeth were subjected to compressive axial loading at 0.5mmmin−1 using a 9mm steel ball until fracture. Data were analyzed by 3-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey's test (α=.05).ResultsThere was a significant difference between cements and among preparation designs (P<.05). All restorations cemented with Enforce exhibited significantly higher fracture resistance (P<.05). Inlay restorations showed similar fracture resistance when compared to control group (P>.05). Partial and total onlays did not statistically differ and showed the weakest performance. The use of an In Ceram core did not produce higher fracture resistance.ConclusionsWithin the limitations of this study, the cements tested had different mechanical properties, while cuspid coverage did not result in improved fracture resistance of the restored teeth

The Effect of Luting Agents and Ceramic Thickness on the Color Variation of Different Ceramics against a Chromatic Background

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the influence of various ceramic thicknesses and luting agents on color variation in five ceramic systems. Methods: Fifteen disc-shaped ceramic specimens (11 mm diameter; shade A3) were fabricated with each of the six veneering ceramics tested, with 1, 1.5, or 2 mm thickness (n=5). Resin composite discs (Z-250, shade C4) were used as bases to simulate a chromatic background. The cementation of the veneers was carried out with an opaque resin-based cement (Enforce, shade C4), a resin-based cement (Enforce, shade A3), or without cement (C4, control group). Color differences (??E*) were determined using a colorimeter. Three-way ANOVA was used to analyze the data, followed by a Tukey post-hoc test (??=.05). Results: The L*a*b* values of the ceramic systems were affected by both the luting agent and the ceramic thickness (P<.05). In general, there was no difference between the control group and the group using the resin-based cement. The use of an opaque luting agent resulted in an increase of the color coordinates a*, b*, L*, producing differences in ??E* values for all ceramics tested, regardless of the thickness (P<.05). For the 2-mm thick veneers, higher values in the color parameters were obtained for all ceramics and were independent of the luting agent used. Conclusions: The association of 2-mm thickness with opaque cement presented the strongest masking ability of a dark colored background when compared to a non- opaque luting agent and the other thicknesses tested. (Eur J Dent 2011;5:245-252

Avaliação da infiltração marginal de restaurações de amálgama: mercúrio versus gálio

Nowadays, there is an increasing concern about the presence of mercury in amalgam restorations, and alternative alloys were developed as substitutes for this material. In this study, the marginal leakage of two amalgam alloys (with mercury and with gallium) with two adhesive systems (PAAMA and Scotchbond Multipurpose Plus) were evaluated in class V cavities (margins in enamel and cement). Sound human teeth were restored and submitted to 500 cicles (5ºC-55ºC, 15 s in each wash) before immersion in dye ( methylene blue). The teeth were cut and evaluated. The scores were compiled and submitted to statistical analysis (Kruskal-Wallis test with 99% of confidence level). Based on the results, we can conclude that there was a significant difference between the utilized adhesives, and that the best performance was obtained by the Scotchbond Multipurpose Plus system. There was no statistical difference between the amalgam alloys nor between the tooth walls.As restaurações de amálgama sofrem hoje uma série de questionamentos em relação a presença de mercúrio na sua composição e ligas alternativas foram desenvolvidas para a substituição desse material. Neste estudo avaliamos a infiltração marginal de duas ligas de amálgama (com mercúrio e com gálio) conjuntamente com dois sistemas adesivos (PAAMA e Scotchbond Multi-Uso Plus) em cavidades de classe V (margens em esmalte e cemento). Foram utilizados dentes humanos que após serem restaurados foram termociclados (500 ciclos, 5ºC-55ºC, 15 s em cada banho) e inseridos em corante (azul de metileno) e então desgastados e avaliados. Os escores foram compilados e submetidos a análise estatística (teste de Kruskal-Wallis com significância de 1%). Baseados nos resultados encontrados, pode-se concluir que houve diferença significante entre os adesivos utilizados, sendo melhor o sistema Scotchbond Multi-Uso Plus, não havendo diferença estatística entre as ligas de amálgama e nem entre as paredes

Tipo de cimento resinoso influencia a micorinfiltração em inlays de cerômero

To evaluate the influence of two resin cements on microleakage of ceromer inlays. Methods Twenty recently extracted human third molars were selected. Standard inlay mesio-occluso-distal cavities were prepared, with cervical margin in enamel (mesial) or dentin (distal). The specimens were randomly divided into two groups (n=10) and indirect restorations were made with Belleglass HP system (Kerr, Romulus, MI, USA). The cavities in the first group were treated with adhesive system Single Bond and restorations were cemented with dual curing cement RelyX ARC (3M ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA). In the second group, the ED Primer (Kuraray, Tokyo, Japan) was applied and indirect restorations were cemented with Panavia 21 EX (Kuraray, Tokyo, Japan). The specimens were coated with varnish, except for the restorations and 1 mm around them and submitted to thermal cycling and then immersed in 2% basic fuchsine solution for 24 hours. Teeth were sectioned longitudinally and leakage scores were evaluated using a stereomicroscope at 40x magnification. Data were submitted to statistical analysis (Mann-Whitney test). Results Enamel showed lower dye penetration than dentin (p<0.05). Statistical difference between cements was only observed in enamel, with RelyX exhibiting less leakage (p<0.05). Conclusion Within the limitations of the study, the substrate had a significant effect for sealing ability and RelyX ARC performed better than Panavia 21 EX only in enamel

The effect of investment materials on the color of feldspathic ceramics

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of investment type on the color of feldspathic ceramics. Methods: Ceramic specimens were constructed using the refractory die technique, using four investments (i.e., Vitadurvest, Duravest, Duceralay Superfit, and Fortune) to observe their effect on the color of five commercially available ceramics (i.e., Super Porcelain EX-3, Vision Esthetic, Vintage Halo, IPS Classic, and Vitadur Alpha). The color analysis of the ceramics was performed with a colorimeter using the CIE L*a*b* color coordinates. Results: The investments produced significant alterations on a*, b*, and L* color parameters of the ceramics tested. The ceramic Vision Esthetic was influenced by the type of investment in all color parameters (P<.05). Two investments (Duravest and Fortune) produced alterations in color parameters with three of the five ceramics tested. Conclusions: The investment materials produced alterations on the ceramic color parameters, resulting in unacceptable chromatic alterations (ΔE*). (Eur J Dent 2011;5:433-440

Aplicação de toxina botulínica para tratamento de desordens da articulação temporomandibular

O objetivo deste trabalho foi observar as informações adicionadas à literatura nos últimos 5 anos a respeito do tratamento das DTMs com Toxina Botulínica e possíveis efeitos adversos