Stress distribution in fixed mandibular prostheses fabricated by CAD/CAM and conventional techniques : photoelastic and strain gauge analyses

The aim of this study was to evaluate the distribution of stress in complete fixed mandibular prostheses with infrastructures (IE) fabricated with different materials and techniques, under compressive force. A model of an edentulous mandible, which received five 4x11 mm external hexagon implants between the mental foramens, was fabricated. The groups were divided into: Group I - IE in nickel-chromium with an acrylic resin occlusal coating; Group II ? IE in nickel-chromium with a ceramic occlusal coating; Group III ? IE milled in zirconia with a ceramic coating. For the photoelastic methodology, 70 N axial loads were applied in three regions. Photographic images were taken and analyzed according to the number of high-intensity fringes. For the strain gauge methodology, the measurement of stresses was performed in two distinct regions. The same compression tests described earlier were then performed. The registered stress values were grouped in tables and submitted to two-factor variance analysis (ANOVA) and the Tukey test with 5% significance. The results of the two methodologies demonstrated smaller stress values for Group I, when compared to the other groups. It was possible to conclude that the complete fixed prostheses, with infrastructures cast in metal and acrylic occlusal coating, demonstrated better biomechanical results

Stress distribution of multiple implant-supported prostheses : Photoelastic and strain gauge analyses of external hexagon and morse taper connections

To evaluate the stress distribution of three-element prostheses on two different implant systems (External Hexagon (EH) or Morse Taper (MT)) and with two different retention mechanisms (screw-retained or cemented), by photoelastic analysis and strain gau

Aesthetic and functional rehabilitation in a patient with gastroesophageal compromise and temporomandibular disorder: a case report

Paciente masculino, de 32 años, acudió a la Clínica de Prótesis Parcial Fija (PPF), de la Facultad de Odontología de Araçatuba-Universidad Estadual Paulista, manifestando como queja principal que sus dientes anteriores estaban “feos y rotos”. Después del examen clínico, el paciente fue diagnosticado con desorden temporomandibular, bruxismo y presencia de erosiones dentarias (intrínsecas y extrínsecas). Se propuso el acompañamiento de un médico gastroenterólogo y la rehabilitación con prótesis libres de metal (11, 12, 21 y 22) confeccionadas en silicato de litio reforzado con zirconio por el sistema CAD/CAM. Después de la endodoncia de los incisivos antero-superiores, fueron instalados los pernos de fibra de vidrio anatomizados con resina compuesta; la impresión fue realizada con hilo retractor y silicona de adición. Después de la prueba estética y ajustes oclusales, las PPFs de e-max Ceram, fueron preparadas para cementación resinosa con el sistema Variolink II color Light. Después de 1 semana, se tomó la impresión de la arcada superior y posteriormente se le instaló una placa miorrelajante. El paciente y los profesionales involucrados aprobaron el resultado final, comprobando la eficacia estética asociada al uso de prótesis libre de metal, a pesar de que el paciente presenta compromiso gastroesofágico y desorden temporomandibular.A 32-year-old male patient attended in the Fixed Partial Prosthesis Clinic (PPF), of the Araçatuba Dental School-Paulista State University, stating as the main complaint that his anterior teeth were “ugly and broken”. After clinical examination, the patient was diagnosed with temporomandibular disorder, bruxism and the presence of dental erosions (intrinsic and extrinsic). It was proposed to be followed up by a gastroenterologist and rehabilitation with metal-free prostheses (11, 12, 21 and 22) made of lithium silicate reinforced with zirconium by the CAD / CAM system were proposed. After endodontics of the anterior-superior incisors, the anatomized fiberglass posts with composite resin were installed; the impression was made with retractor wire and addition silicone. After aesthetic testing and occlusal adjustments, the e-max Ceram PPF¨s were prepared for resin cementation with the Variolink II color Light system. After 1 week, the impression of the upper arch was taken and subsequently a muscle relaxant plate was installed. The patient and the professionals involved approved the final result, verifying the aesthetic efficacy associated with the use of a metal-free prosthesis, despite the fact that the patient has gastroesophageal involvement and temporomandibular disorder

Cytotoxicity and inflammatory response of different types of provisional restorative materials

To evaluate the cytotoxicity and inflammatory response of different types of provisional restorative materials to mice gingival fibroblasts. Cytotoxicity of provisional material discs (thermal-polymerized acrylic resin; auto-polymerized acrylic resin; bisacrylic resin; nano-ceramic resin for CAD/CAM and prefabricated polymer block for CAD/CAM) to Mice (Balb/c) gingival cell were investigated under direct and indirect contact (extracts) at 24, 48 and 72 h, using the MTT and Alamar blue assays. Materials extracts (24 h) were applied to the cell culture (indirect contact) or cells were seeded on discs of provisional materials, and the cytotoxicity and production of IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α after 24, 48 and 72 h were analyzed through MTT, Alamar Blue® and ELISA. Culture medium was used as control for indirect contact assay (extract) and the surfaces of the wells without discs of provisional materials were used as control for direct contact assay. Results were analysed statistically by ANOVA followed by the Bonferroni-Test correction. Statistically significant differences were considered if P was .05). Auto-polymerized and bisacrylic resins increased IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α levels mainly at 24 h when compared to the other materials (P < .001). Auto-polymerized and bisacrylic were more cytotoxic to mice gingival fibroblasts. CAD/CAM nano ceramic resin and prefabricated polymer blocks are more predictable materials to preserve the periodontal soft tissues11