Method development for the intraoral release of nanoparticles from dental restorative materials.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was the development of a novel in-vitro method to evaluate the intraoral release of wear particles with a diameter< 1 µm from dental restorative materials. METHODS: Test fixtures for a dual-axis chewing simulator (CS-4.8, SD Mechatronik, Feldkirchen-Westerham, Germany), consisting of three components to mount the specimens and a solvent (distilled water) as well as a zirconia antagonist to transfer the masticatory forces onto the specimen was developed. Ceram.x Spectra™ ST HV (CS) and Filtek™ Supreme XTE (FS) specimens (n = 3) were fixed into the mounts and immersed in 25 ml solvent. All specimens were subjected to 500.000 wear cycles with a load of 49 N. The particle size distribution of the suspensions were examined by dynamic light scattering (DLS). The collected particles were characterised by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). For wear quantification, the surfaces of the specimens were photo-optically scanned and the wear was measured. For the statistical analysis, one-way ANOVA and post-hoc Scheffé tests were applied. RESULTS: DLS showed particle diameters< 1 µm (CS: 18.06 nm-1.64 µm, FS: 72.30 nm-2.31 µm). SEM/EDS indicated an association between the detected elements and the materials' composition. FS showed significantly higher volume loss (p = 0.007) and maximum depth of the wear profile (p = 0.005) than CS, but no significant differences in the surface loss (p = 0.668). SIGNIFICANCE: The novel method is able to detect material dependent particles to the size of nanoscale after in-vitro abrasion.

Wear of dental ceramics / Desgaste das cerâmicas odontológicas

Com base no desenvolvimento da odontologia adesiva, restaurações minimamente invasivas em cerâmica são utilizadas como alternativas para restaurar um dente. As cerâmicas odontológicas são amplamente aplicadas na área odontológica principalmente devido à sua estética e resistência mecânica. Uma das propriedades da cerâmica a ser bem conhecida antes de seu uso, é a resistência ao desgaste que deve ser compatível com o comportamento de desgaste do antagonista para evitar desempenhos indesejados. Portanto, vários métodos têm sido realizados para avaliar o comportamento do desgaste dos materiais cerâmicos considerando diferentes condições presentes no complexo meio oral. Este estudo teve como objetivo compilar os métodos utilizados para investigar o desgaste das cerâmicas odontológicas e descrever os mecanismos de desgaste envolvidos nos mesmos. A obtenção e análise de dados também é abordada para discutir os resultados obtidos a partir de diferentes métodos, bem como a análise clínica do desgaste e perspectivas futuras sobre esse tema. Em conclusão, muitas metodologias estão disponíveis para medir o desgaste cerâmico. Portanto, os métodos devem ser selecionados com base na relevência clínica de cada estudo e devem seguir parâmetros previamente relatados para padronização, permitindo a comparação da literatura (AU)

Based on the development of adhesive dentistry, minimally invasive restorations in ceramics are used as alternatives to restore a tooth. Dental ceramics are largely applied in the dentistry field mainly due to their esthetic and mechanical strength. One of the ceramic properties to be well known before its use is the wear resistance that should be compatible with the antagonist wear behavior to avoid unwanted performance. Therefore, several methods have been performed to assess the ceramic materials wear behavior considering different conditions present in the complex oral medium. This study aimed to compile the methods used to investigate dental ceramics wear and to describe the wear mechanisms involved on them. Obtaining and analyzing data is also addressed to discuss the results obtained from different methods, as well as the clinical analysis of wear and future perspectives on this topic. In conclusion, many methodologies are available to measure the ceramic wear. Therefore, the methods must be selected based on the clinical significance of each study and should follow previously reported parameters for standardization, allowing literature comparison. (AU)

Clinical follow-up at 18 months of two bulk fill occlusal composite resins: a double-blind randomized clinical study / Seguimiento clínico a 18 meses de dos resinas compuestas oclusales bulk fill: estudio clínico aleatorio doble ciego

Objetive: To compare the clinical behavior of two types of Bulk Fill composite resins and a nanohybrid resin at 18 months in occlusal restorations. Material and Methods: Three occlusal restorations were performed in each one of the 55 participants. They were randomly distributed into three groups, TN: Tetric-N-Ceram Bulk-Fill, FK: Filtek Bulk-Fill, and Z350: Filtek Z350XT. Adhesive techniques and restorative procedures were performed according to the manufacturer's instructions for each restorative material used. In TN and FK an increment of 4mm was applied, and in Z350 increments of ≤2mm depth were applied. Two calibrated operators evaluated the restorations at baseline and at 18 months using the FDI World Dental Federations system (1: excellent, 2: good, 3: satisfactory, 4: unsatisfactory, 5: poor) for clinical marginal staining (MS) properties, fracture-retention (FR), superficial texture (ST), marginal integrity (MI), postoperative sensitivity (PS) and caries (C). Kruskal-Wallis and Wilcoxon were used to compare the 3 groups at 18 months (5% significance). Results: 38 patients with a total of 114 restorations were assessed, being evaluated with excellent clinical behavior; MI, 78.9% in Z350, 89.51% in TN and 81.6% in FK; ST 73.5% in Z350, 86.8% in TN, and 84.2% in FK; MS 84.2% in Z350, 84.2% in TN, and 91.2% in FK; PS 100% in Z350 and 97.3% in TN and FK; in C and FR, 100% in the 3 groups. There were no significant differences between the three groups (p>0.05). Conclusion: The three resins studied presented a good clinical performance at 18 months without showing significant differences in the clinical properties evaluated.

Objetivo: Comparar el comportamiento clínico a 18 meses en restauraciones oclusales entre dos tipos de resinas compuestas Bulk Fill y una resina nanohíbrida. Material y Métodos: En 55 participantes se realizaron 3 restauraciones oclusales en cada paciente, distribuidas aleatoriamente en 3 grupos, TN: Tetric-N-Ceram Bulk-Fill, FK: Filtek Bulk-Fill y Z350: Filtek Z350XT. Las técnicas adhesivas y procedimientos restauradores fueron realizados según las instrucciones de los fabricantes de cada material restaurador utilizado. En TN y FK se aplicó un incremento de 4mm y en Z350 se aplicó incrementos ≤ 2 mm de profundidad. Dos operadores calibrados evaluaron las restauraciones al baseline y a los 18 meses mediante el sistema FDI World Dental Federations (1: excelente, 2: aceptable, 3: suficiente, 4: insatisfactorio, 5: inaceptable) en las propiedades clínicas de tinción marginal (TM), fractura-retención (FR), textura superficial (TS), integridad marginal (IM), sensibilidad postoperatoria (SP) y caries (C). Se utilizó Kruskal-Wallis y Wilcoxon para la comparación de los 3 grupos a 18 meses (significancia de 5%). Resultados: Se controlaron 38 pacientes con un total de 114 restauraciones, siendo evaluados con comportamiento clínico excelente; IM, 78.9% en Z350, 89.51% en TN y 81.6% en FK; TS 73.5%, en Z350, 86.8% en TN y 84.2% en FK; TM, 84.2% en Z350, 84.2% en TN y 91.2% en FK; SP 100% en Z350 y 97,3% en TN y FK; en C y FR 100% en los 3 grupos. No hubo diferencias significativas entre los 3 grupos (p>0,05). Conclusión: Las 3 resinas estudiadas presentaron un buen desempeño clínico a 18 meses sin mostrar diferencias significativas en las propiedades clínicas evaluadas.

Does the level of knowledge of denture hygiene affect their maintenance? / ¿El nivel de conocimiento de higiene protésica afecta el mantenimiento de estas prótesis?

Introduction: The lack of knowledge about denture hygiene can negatively affect their maintenance. On the other hand, good oral hygiene can reduce the chances of plaque accumulation. Objetive: To determine if there is a relationship between knowledge of hygiene and denture maintenance. Material and Methods: A questionnaire was applied to 67 patients who wore partial and/or total removable prostheses daily to evaluate their knowledge of denture hygiene. For the evaluation of denture maintenance, clinical inspection of the removable prosthesis was carried out using the Vigild criterion to observe the amount of plaque that was adhered to it. Data were statistically processed with Spearman's correlation test to determine the relationship between hygiene knowledge and denture maintenance. Results: The patients presented a medium (37.3%) and low (56.7%) denture hygiene knowledge; and fair (68.7%) and poor (11.9%) maintenance of their prosthesis. There is a statistically significant relationship between hygiene knowledge and denture maintenance (p<0.001). Conclusion: There is little knowledge of denture hygiene. This level of knowledge has a statistically significant relationship with the maintenance of the prostheses.

Introducción: El desconocimiento sobre la higiene de prótesis, de los pacientes portadores de estas, puede afectar negativamente en el mantenimiento protésico, una correcta higiene puede disminuir las probabilidades de acúmulo de placa. Objetivo: Determinar si existe relación entre el conocimiento de higiene y el mantenimiento protésico. Material y Métodos: Para la evaluación del conocimiento en higiene protésica se aplicó un cuestionario a 67 pacientes que utilizaban diariamente prótesis removibles parciales y/o totales; y para la valoración del mantenimiento protésico se realizó la inspección clínica de la prótesis removible mediante el criterio de Vigild, observando la cantidad de placa que se encontraba adherida. Se procesaron los datos estadísticamente con la prueba de correlación de Spearman para determinar la relación entre el conocimiento de higiene y el mantenimiento protésico. Resultados: Los pacientes presentaron un conocimiento de higiene protésica medio (37,3%) y bajo (56,7%); y un mantenimiento de la prótesis de forma regular (68,7%) y malo (11,9%). Existiendo relación estadísticamente significativa entre el conocimiento de higiene y el mantenimiento protésico (p<0, 0 01). Conclusión: Existe un bajo conocimiento de higiene protésica, teniendo este nivel de conocimiento una relación estadísticamente significativa con el mantenimiento que evidenciaban las prótesis.

Fadiga deslizante em restaurações de zircônia translúcida submetidas a diferentes acabamentos de superfície: probabilidade de sobrevivência e potencial de desgaste / Sliding contact fatigue in translucent zirconia restorations submitted to different surface finishes: survival probability and wear potential

Este estudo avaliou influência de diferentes métodos de acabamento de superfície na probabilidade de sobrevivência de restaurações de zircônia translúcida e o potencial de desgaste ao antagonista. Foram utilizados 220 preparos confeccionados em resina epóxi (Nema G10) que receberam restaurações do tipo "table top" de zircônia e dissilicato de lítio (1.0 mm de espessura), 100 em YZ HT, 100 em KATANA UTML e 20 em IPS e.max CAD. Cada grupo de zircônia foi dividido em cinco subgrupos de acordo com o acabamento de superfície: Polimento - borrachas diamantadas com 2 granulações; Glaze - camada de glaze; Polimento e Glaze - polimento e glaze associados; Infiltração com sílica; Infiltração com vidro. As restaurações de dissilicato de lítio receberam uma camada de glaze. Os espécimes foram submetidos à fadiga deslizante em uma máquina de ensaio com carga de 200 N, a uma frequência de 4 Hz, totalizando 1.250.000 ciclos. A cada 416.666 ciclos a máquina foi interrompida e as restaurações foram avaliadas quanto à presença de falhas em estereomicroscópio. O antagonista foi analisado quanto aos parâmetros de desgaste. Foram realizadas análises de rugosidade, microestruturais e fractográfica. Kaplan ­ Meier, Mantel ­ Cox (log-rank) e ANOVA compararam os dados. Não foram observadas diferenças para profundidade de desgaste entre os grupos de zircônia, porém os acabamentos glaze e infiltração de vidro promoveram maior volume de desgaste do que a infiltração de sílica e polimento e glaze. Ambas zircônias promoveram maior profundidade e volume de desgaste ao antagonista do que o dissilicato de lítio. Foi observada diferença na rugosidade entre o tipo de zircônia e os acabamentos de superfície, enquanto que o dissilicato de lítio apresentou rugosidade semelhante as zircônias com glaze. Micrografias (MEV) demonstraram a remoção dos acabamentos de superfície após a fadiga deslizante para todos os grupos. A análise fractográfica demonstrou que as fraturas tiveram início na área de contato oclusal e a análise de cross-section demonstrou que Katana e e.max CAD apresentaram mais defeitos na superfície após a fadiga do que a Vita. A zircônia Vita apresentou maior probabilidade de sobrevivência comparado a Katana e ao dissilicato de lítio. Restaurações de zircônia com os acabamentos polimento+glaze e infiltração de sílica promoveram menor volume de desgaste ao antagonista comparadas as restaurações de zircônia com glaze ou infiltradas com vidro, enquanto o polimento apresentou o mesmo potencial abrasivo de todos os acabamentos. Além disso, a vitrocerâmica apresentou menor potencial de desgaste do antagonista do que ambas as zircônias.

This study evaluated the surface finishes influence on the survival probability of translucent zirconia restorations and also the wear potential against steatite antagonist. 220 epoxy resin (Nema G10) preparations received zirconia and lithium disilicate table top restorations (1.0 mm thickness), 100 milled in YZ HT, 100 in KATANA UTML and 20 in IPS e.max CAD. Each zirconia group was divided into five subgroups according to the surface finish: Polishing (P) 2 granulations diamond rubbers; Glaze (G) glaze layer; Polishing and Glaze (PG) polishing and glaze associated; Silica infiltration (IS); Glass infiltration (IV). The lithium disilicate restorations received a glaze layer (EG). The specimens were submitted to sliding fatigue test in a mechanical machine against steatite sphere. The parameters were: 200 N loads, 4 Hz of frequency, totaling 1,250,000 cycles. Every 416,666 cycles the restorations were evaluated in stereomicroscope for failures presence (cracks, fractures or detachment of the restorations). Roughness, microstructural, fractographic and wear analysis were performed. Kaplan­Meier, Mantel­Cox (log-rank) and ANOVA compared the data. The failure survival was different among the groups. No difference was observed for wear depth among zirconia groups, whereas glaze and glass infiltration promoted greater volume loss than silica infiltration and polishing plus glaze. Both zirconia promoted greater volume loss and wear depth to the antagonist than lithium disilicate. Difference was observed for roughness among the zirconia and surface finishes, while lithium disilicate presented similar roughness compared to both glazed zirconia. Micrographs (SEM) showed the surface finishes removal after sliding fatigue for all groups. Fractographic analysis showed occlusal contact area as fractures origin and the cross-section analysis showed that Katana and e.max CAD presented more surface defects after fatigue than Vita. The Vita restorations presented higher survival probability compared to Katana and lithium disilicate restorations. Zirconia polished+glaze and silica infiltration promoted less antagonist volume loss compared to glazed or glass infiltrated, while polishing had the same wear potential as all finishes. In addition, the glass-ceramic presented less potential to wear the antagonist than both zirconia.

Assessment of Marginal Adaptation Before and After Thermo-Mechanical Loading and Volumetric Shrinkage: Bulk Fill versus Conventional Composite / Evaluación de la Adaptación Marginal Antes y Después de la Carga Termomecánica y la Contracción Volumétrica: Relleno Bulk-Fill- versus Compuesto Convencional

ABSTRACT: The objective of the study was to evaluate marginal adaptation of Class II mesial-occlusal-distal (MOD) restorations before and after thermo-mechanical loading and volumetric shrinkage of the bulk-fill vs conventional composite resin. For marginal adaptation assessment, 24 Class II MOD cavities with cervical margins extending 1.0 mm below (distal) and 1.0 mm beyond (mesial) the cement-enamel junction were prepared in extracted human molars. The teeth were filled as follows: Group A - bulk-fill with SureFil SDR flow (first increment, 4 mm; second increment, 2 mm); Group B - bulk-fill with SureFil SDR flow as a base (first increment, 4 mm) and covered with the conventional nanohybrid composite Esthet-X HD (second increment, 2 mm); and Group C - incrementally filled with Esthet-X HD. Marginal adaptation was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy before and after thermomechanical loading (240,000 loading cycles and simultaneous 600 thermal cycles). To evaluate volumetric polymerization shrinkage, a semi-spherical mold was filled with the tested composites and placed in an AccuVol device after light curing. Both before and after loading, marginal adaptation in cervical dentin was superior (p < 0.05) for Groups A and B compared with Group C. In cervical enamel, Group B showed better marginal adaptation than Group C, and Group A presented intermediary results, between Groups B and C. Furthermore, bulk-fill flow resulted in greater shrinkage than Esthet-X HD. A significant improvement of marginal adaptation was observed when bulkfill flow was used instead of conventional composite resin both before and after thermomechanical loading. However, the bulk-fill flow presented higher volumetric polymerization shrinkage than the conventional composite.

RESUMEN: El objetivo de este trabajo consistió en evaluar la adaptación marginal de las restauraciones mesiales-oclusales-distales (MOD) de Clase II antes y después de la carga termo-mecánica y la contracción volumétrica de la carga compuesta de resina "bulk-fill" en comparación con resina convencional. Para la evaluación de adaptación, se prepararon 24 cavidades MOD de Clase II en molares humanos extraídos, los que se restauraron de la siguiente manera: Grupo A: restaurado con resina fluida Bulk-Fill SureFilSDR (primer incremento, 4 mm; segundo incremento, 2 mm); Grupo B: restaurado con resina fluida Bulk-Fill SureFil SDR (primer incremento, 4 mm) y cubierto con resina compuesta nanohíbrida Esthet-X HD (segundo incremento, 2 mm); y Grupo C - rellenado incrementalmente con Esthet-X HD. La adaptación marginal se evaluó mediante microscopía electrónica de barrido antes y después de la carga termomecánica (240.000 ciclos de carga y 600 ciclos térmicos simultáneos). Para evaluar la contracción volumétrica de la polimerización, se llenó un molde semiesférico con los compuestos probados y se colocó en un dispositivo AccuVol después del fotopolimerización. Tanto antes como después de la carga, la adaptación marginal en la dentina cervical fue superior (p <0,05) para los grupos A y B en comparación con el grupo C. En el esmalte cervical, el grupo B mostró una mejor adaptación marginal que el grupo C, y el grupo A presentó resultados intermedios, entre Grupos B y C. Se observó una mejora significativa de la adaptación marginal al utilizar la resina fluida Bulk-Fill en lugar de resina compuesta convencional tanto antes como después de la carga termomecánica. Sin embargo, la resina fluida 'Bulk-Fill' presentó una mayor contracción volumétrica de polimerización que el compuesto convencional.

Comportamento biomecânico de caninos desgastados por atrição frente a diferentes técnicas restauradoras / Canine guide reconstruction with diferente technics: influence on biomechanics properties

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o comportamento mecânico de materiais restauradores utilizados na reabilitação da guia canino. O estudo foi dividido em uma etapa in sílico e outra in vitro. Dez modelos 3D de dentes caninos hígidos foram obtidos por engenharia reversa e utilizados como Grupo Controle (n = 10) para o teste in sílico por meio da análise por elementos finitos (FEA). Um desgaste incisal de 2 mm foi simulado em cada amostra 3D e reabilitado com restauração incisal direta de resina composta (Grupo IRC, n = 10) e indireta de cerâmica (Grupo IC, n = 10). Os mesmos modelos também receberam, além do desgaste incisal, um preparo vestibular para faceta laminada, restaurados com os mesmos materiais, compondo os Grupos FRC (faceta de resina composta, n = 10) e FC (faceta cerâmica, n = 10). Os modelos foram exportados para um software de engenharia assistida por computador (CAE) e as geometrias foram transformadas em malhas de elementos tetraédricos, consideradas sólidas, isotrópicas, homogêneas e lineares. Uma carga de 100 N foi aplicada simulando a desoclusão pelo canino para análise mecânica estrutural dinâmica. A deformação total foi mensurada e a tensão máxima principal foi usada como critério de falha. Com base nos resultados da avaliação in sílico, dois tipos de restauração foram selecionados para a fase in vitro, onde realizou-se um ensaio mecânico de fadiga para análise do desgaste. Trinta dentes caninos hígidos foram distribuídos em três grupos: Controle (n = 10), IRC (n = 10) e FC (n = 10). As amostras foram submetidas ao ensaio de fadiga em cicladora mecânica com deslizamento de 2 mm por 240.000 ciclos, carga de 49 N e 4 Hz de frequência, imersas em água em temperatura ambiente. A cada 60.000 ciclos as amostras foram moldadas e seus modelos escaneados para avaliação da quantidade de desgaste através da técnica de correlação por imagem digital, quantificando a perda de estrutura a cada intervalo. As técnicas restauradoras com resina composta sofreram maior deformação total, tendo a cerâmica um comportamento semelhante ao dente hígido. A probabilidade de falha no movimento de desoclusão foi menor na cerâmica. Para o desgaste, não houve diferença significante entre grupos experimentais até 180.000 ciclos. Aos 240.000 ciclos, a resina composta apresentou maior desgaste que a cerâmica (p = 0,02). Todos os grupos provocaram desgaste em seus antagonistas, mas não houve diferença significante entre eles (p < 0,05). Dentro das limitações deste estudo, pode-se concluir que os laminados cerâmicos apresentaram menor desgaste, deformação e probabilidade de falha na restauração da guia canino. Ainda, a anatomia do dente e o tipo de restauração influenciaram o comportamento dos materiais(AU)

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the mechanical behavior of materials restorative used in rehabilitation of canine guide. The study was divided in two parts in silico and in vitro test. Ten 3D models of sound canine teeth were obtained by reverse engineering technique and used as Control Group (n = 10) to in silico test by finite elements analysis (FEA). A 2 mm wear were simulated in each 3D sample and restored according to restorative material; Group IRC (Incisal Composite Resin, n=10) and Group IC (Incisal Ceramic, n = 10). Laminate preparations were modeled and restored with the same materials, Group FRC (Laminate Composite Resin, n=10) and Group FC (Laminate Ceramic, n = 10). All models were exported to Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software, the geometries were meshed with tetrahydric elements and all contacts were considered perfectly bonded. The load simulated the canine guide (100 N) and the assembly was constrained at the bottom surface to run a structural mechanic dynamic analysis. The Total Deformation was measured and Maximum Principal Stress was used as failure criteria. Thirty sound canine tooth were divided in three groups to in vitro test; Control (n = 10), IRC (n = 10) and FC (n = 10). The samples were subjected to the fatigue test in a wear machine for 240.000 cycles, load of 49 N, frequency of 4 Hz, sliding distance of 2 mm in water at room temperature. The samples were molded every 60.000 cycles and their models scanned to evaluate wear by digital image correlation. Composite resin groups showed higher total deformation and ceramic groups had a more similar behavior to the control group. The probability of failure was lower for the ceramic in the canine guidance. For wear, there was no significant difference between groups up to 180.000 cycles. After 240.000 cycles, the wear was greater in the IRC group (p = 0,02). The wear of the antagonists was not statistically different between groups. Within the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that the ceramic laminates showed less wear, deformation and probability of failure in restoring of the canine guide. In addition, anatomy of the tooth and type of restoration influenced the behavior of the materials(AU)

Clinical Performance of Direct Anterior Composite Restorations Using Esthetic Dual-Shade versus Polychromatic Natural Layering Technique: a split mouth randomized controlled clinical tria / Avaliação clínica do comportamento de desgaste do esmalte humano e lascamento da zircônia de cobrimento contra a zircônia monolítica (ensaio clínico randomizado controlado)

Objective: to evaluate the clinical performance of the dual shade layering and polychromatic resin composite layering techniques using a randomized controlled trail. Material and Methods: 42 participants (84 restorations) of class IV or class III through and through within a pair of anterior contra-lateral teeth were randomly allocated into two groups according to technique of composite restoration placement: control "polychromatic layering" and intervention "dual-shade layering". Follow-up was done at 1 month (baseline) and 1 year. Restorations were evaluated using Visual Analog Scale (VAS), restoration color shade match using Vita Easyshade V ®, and blinded assessor using FDI criteria for assessment of dental restorations measuring (aesthetic properties). Chi-square test was used to compare between restorations of both techniques. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between restorations of both techniques for patient satisfaction outcome, restorations color match outcome, and for all tested FDI outcomes except surface luster with 100% success. Conclusion: Bothdual-shade layering and polychromatic natural layering techniques, exhibited acceptable clinical and esthetic performance (AU)

Objetivo: Avaliar o comportamento de desgaste do esmalte humano e lascamento de zircônia de cobrimento e monolítica para restaurações posteriores de cobertura total. Material e métodos: Trinta e quatro restaurações de zircônia de cobertura total (dezessete em cada grupo) foram fabricadas. Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos de acordo com o tipo de zircônia utilizada; grupo 1 (grupo comparador) coroas com zircônia de cobrimento e grupo 2 (grupo de intervenção) coroas únicas de zircônia monolítica. Todas as coroas foram fabricadas e polidas em laboratório. Para medidas de desgaste de dentes opostos, foi utilizado um perfilômetro 3D sem contato, onde réplicas de resina epóxi foram construídas para o arco oposto imediatamente após a cimentação das coroas, três, seis e doze meses. O lascamento da restauração foi medido usando critérios modificados dos Serviços de Saúde Pública dos Estados Unidos (USPHS). Resultados: Todas as restaurações foram relatadas como alfa sem lascamento. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre (Grupo 1) e (Grupo 2) para o teste de desgaste. Conclusão: As restaurações monolíticas e de cobrimento revelaram propriedades mecânicas satisfatórias sem lascamento após um ano de uso clínico. O desgaste do esmalte oposto foi clinicamente aceitável para ambos os materiais (AU)

Effect of zirconia polycrystal and stainless steel on the wear of resin composites, dentin and enamel.

This study evaluated the effect of two antagonist substrates (Y-TZP/zirconia or stainless steel) on the wear rate and surface alterations of different composite materials and bovine tooth substrates (enamel and dentin). The wear rate of different composite materials (n = 20; two direct composite resins: HelioMolar - HM; Clearfil AP-X - CAP, three indirect composite resins: Estenia C&B - EST; Adoro - ADO; Sinfony - SFY, and one composite resin for direct/indirect restorations: Filtek Z250 - Z250), bovine enamel and dentin against two different antagonist materials (zirconia or stainless steel) into two mediums (two-body and three-body wear) were collected. After wear tests on ACTA wear machine, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis was performed to access the surface alterations. The wear data were evaluated by three-way ANOVA and Tukey post-hoc test (α = 0.05). The factors 'antagonist', 'medium', 'restorative materials', and the interaction of all factors grouped by two and integrated showed statistical significance on the wear rates. A two-body test depicted no difference among all composites and enamel for wear rate, while a three-body test depicted differences among composites directly related to the filler content: EST < Z250 = CAP < ADO = HM < SFY. Dentin always showed the highest wear rates and enamel the lowest rates. The presence of food bolus (three-body test) led to higher wear rates in comparison to an only aqueous medium (two-body test). SEM analysis showed that different materials present specific wear patterns, regardless of the medium and the antagonist considered. Differently from enamel, dentin substrate was intensively prone to wear, regardless of the antagonist/medium. Resin composite substrates presented intermediate wear rates, depending directly on their filler content (% in weight).

Avaliação do desempenho de duas resinas compostas e dois sistemas adesivos em um novo protocolo cirúrgico-restaurador para tratamento de lesões cervicais não-cariosas associadas à recessão gengival: estudo clínico controlado randomizado / Evaluation of two resin composites and two adhesives for a novel surgical-restorative protocol for the treatment of non-carious cervical lesions associated with gingival recession: a randomized controlled clinical trial

A recessão gengival está frequentemente associada à lesão cervical não-cariosa. Quando as duas lesões estão associadas, dão origem a uma lesão combinada (LC) que tem um prognóstico de tratamento diferente de quando as duas lesões se apresentam sozinhas. A literatura apresenta alguns estudos que avaliaram uma abordagem multidisciplinar para otimizar o tratamento dessa LC. No entanto, as abordagens propostas possuem limitações de técnicas e materiais, sem um protocolo clínico ideal estabelecido. Dessa forma, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar um novo protocolo multidisciplinar, com duas resinas compostas e dois sistemas adesivos distintos através de estudo clínico randomizado. Foram selecionadas 80 lesões combinadas, alocadas aleatoriamente em um dos seguintes grupos: AC+NP (n=20) - restauração parcial da lesão cervical com resina nanoparticulada e sistema adesivo de condicionamento total em 2 passos e cirurgia para recobrimento radicular, AU+NP (n=20) - restauração parcial da lesão cervical com resina nanoparticulada e sistema adesivo autocondicionante e cirurgia para recobrimento radicular, AC+MH (n=20) - restauração parcial da lesão cervical com resina microhíbrida e sistema adesivo de condicionamento total em 2 passos e cirurgia para recobrimento radicular, AU+MH (n=20) - restauração parcial da lesão cervical com resina microhíbrida e sistema adesivo autocondicionante e cirurgia para recobrimento radicular. Foram realizadas avaliações das restaurações pelo método USPHS após 1 semana, 6 meses e 12 meses. A análise de sobrevivência das restaurações foi realizada através do teste de Kaplan-Meier. Os protocolos restauradores foram comparados para cada parâmetro pelo teste exato de Fisher, considerando tipo de adesivo e tipo de resina empregados. Teste de Qui-Quadrado foi utilizado para comparação das taxas após 6 e 12 meses entre os grupos testados. A avaliação da normalidade foi realizada pelo teste de Shapiro-Wilks. As medidas clínicas de RGR, PS, NIC, ETQ, ATQ, Hipersensibilidade Dentinária e Estética (VAS) foram comparadas tanto intra como intergrupo por teste de variância de medidas repetidas ANOVA de dois fatores e Tukey com teste post-hoc. IP, IS foram avaliados pelo teste de Qui-Quadrado. Os parâmetros de DC, Porcentagem de recobrimento e RecRed foram analisados pelo ANOVA 1 fator. Pôde-se observar uma taxa de sucesso geral cumulativo do tratamento de 98,7% aos 6 primeiros meses e 92,4% aos 12 meses de acompanhamento, sem diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os tempos e grupos avaliados. Todos os grupos apresentaram melhora estética e redução de hipersensibilidade significativa em relação ao baseline (p<0,001) após 6 meses. Houve redução significativa da recessão gengival relativa (p<0,05) após 12 meses de acompanhamento. Dentro dos limites do presente estudo, pode-se concluir que os materiais utilizados apresentaram desempenho clínico similares, sendo que as diferentes combinações de materiais restauradores adesivos estudados associados às técnicas cirúrgicas utilizadas podem ser empregadas no tratamento das lesões cervicais não-cariosas associadas a recessão gengival(AU)

Non-carious cervical lesion is frequently associated with gingival recession, resulting in a combined lesion (CL) that has a different treatment prognosis when the two lesions appear alone. The literature presents few studies that evaluate a multidisciplinary approach to optimize the treatment of this CL. The previously proposed approaches and materials have limitations and an optimal clinical protocol has not been established yet. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate a novel multidisciplinary protocol with two resin composites and two different adhesive systems by a randomized clinical. Eighty combined lesions were randomly assigned to one of the following groups: NP + TE (n = 20) - partial restoration of cervical lesions with nanofilled composite and total-etch adhesive system and periodontal surgery for root coverage, NP + UA (n =20) - partial restoration of cervical lesions with nanofilled composite and self-etching adhesive system and periodontal surgery for root coverage, MH + TE (n = 20) - partial restoration of cervical lesions with microhybrid composite and total-etch adhesive system and periodontal surgery for root coverage, MH + UA (n = 20) - partial restoration of cervical lesions with microhybrid composite and selfetching adhesive system and periodontal surgery for root coverage. Restorations were assessed using the USPHS criteria after one week, six months and twelve months. Survival rate was assessed by Kaplan-Meier test. Restorative protocols were compared for each parameter by Fisher's exact test, considering type of adhesive and type of composite used. Chi-square test was used to compare the rates at 6 and 12 months between the groups tested. Normality evaluation was assessed by Shapiro-Wilks test. Clinical measures of RGR, PS, NIC, KTW, KTH, Hipersensitivity and Esthetics (VAS) were compared both intra and inter-group by analysis of variance of repeated measures Two-Way ANOVA and Tukey posthoc test. IP, IS were evaluated by Chi-square test. CD parameter, Coverage percentage and RecRed were evaluated by One-Way ANOVA. It was observed a successful cumulative rate of 98.7 % at 6 months and 92.4 % at 12 months with no significant difference between groups. When compared to baseline, all groups presented significant improvement in esthetics and reduction of hipersensitivity at 6 months (p<0.001). Significant reduction of gingival recession was recorded after 12 months (p<0.05). It can be concluded that there is no difference between the tested materials, and different combinations of adhesive restorative materials associated with periodontal surgical techniques can be used to treat non-carious cervical lesions associated with gingival recession(AU)

Fatigue survival and damage modes of lithium disilicate and resin nanoceramic crowns

Abstract Polymer-based composite materials have been proposed as an alternative for single unit restorations, due to their resilient and shock absorbing behavior, in contrast to the brittleness of ceramic materials that could result in failure by fracture. Objective: To evaluate the fatigue strength and damage modes of monolithic posterior resin nanoceramic and lithium disilicate glass ceramic crowns. Methodology: Twenty-six resin nanoceramic (RNC) and lithium disilicate glass ceramic (LD) 2 mm monolithic crowns (n=13) were cemented on composite resin replicas of a prepared tooth and subjected to cyclic load with lithium disilicate indenters for 2 million cycles. Specimens and indenters were inspected every 500,000 cycles and suspended when presenting fractures or debonding. Surviving specimens were embedded in epoxy resin, polished and subsurface damage was analyzed. Specimens presenting fractures or severe subsurface damage were considered as failures. Survival data was subjected to Fisher's exact test; damage modes were subjected to Mann-Whitney test (p<0.05). Results: There were no debonding, cohesive or catastrophic failures. Considering subsurface damage, 53.8% of RNC and 46.2% of LD crowns survived the fatigue test, presenting no statistical difference. Chief damage modes were radial cracks for RNC and inner cone cracks for LD, presenting no statistical difference. Conclusions: The results suggest that if debonding issues can be resolved, resin nanoceramic figures can be an alternative to posterior crowns. Although distinct, damage modes revealed potential to cause bulk fracture in both glass ceramic and resin nanoceramic crowns.

Factors associated with the non-wear of mandibular dentures in the Brazilian public primary health care

Abstract This study investigated factors that affect the use of complete conventional mandibular dentures (CCMD) by patients of the Brazilian Public Health Service. For this, two hundred and thirty one subjects who received CCMD in the Primary Health Care of the Public Health Service in Belo Horizonte - Brazil were evaluated and divided in Group 1 - irregular/non-wear; Group 2 - regular wear. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to create predictive models for CCMD non-wear and included socio-demographic and biological variables, technical quality of CCMD, and user satisfaction. The prevalence of CCMD non-wear was 41.10%. The mean score of CCMD quality was 54.97 (0-100). Not wearing the CCMD was significantly associated with user satisfaction and technical quality (p < 0.05). The lack of retention of the CCMD was the most important factor in the evaluation of satisfaction and quality. The final predictive model (specificity = 92.65%; AROC = 0.8759) for not wearing the CCMD retained the variables CCMD stability (OR = 0.888; 95%CI = 0.827-0.954), freeway space (OR = 0.916; 95%CI = 0.860-0.976), satisfaction with speech (OR = 0.694; 95%CI = 0.612-0.786), and irregular CCMD edges (OR = 3.185; 95%CI = 1.478-6.864). Socio-demographic and biological variables were not associated with patients not wearing the CCMD, whereas technical quality and user satisfaction were strongly associated.

Effect of filler size and filler loading on wear of experimental flowable resin composites

Abstract The relationship between wear resistance and filler size or filler loading was clarified for the universal resin composite; however, their relationship in flowable resin composites has not been clarified. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of filler size and filler loading on wear of experimental flowable resin composites by using a cyclic loading device. Material and Methods: Nine experimental flowable resin composites consisting of three different sizes (70, 200 and 400 nm) and loading (50, 55 and 60 wt%) of filler were prepared. Bowl-shaped cavities were prepared on a flat surface of ceramic blocks using a No. 149 regular cut diamond point. The cavities were treated with a silane coupling agent and an all-in-one adhesive and then filled with each experimental flowable resin composite. The restored surfaces were finished and polished with a 1500-grit silicon carbide paper. The specimens were subjected to an in vitro two-body wear test using a cyclic loading device. The localized worn surfaces were evaluated at 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, and 40,000 cycles using a computer-controlled three-dimensional measuring microscope (n=5). The volumetric wear loss of the materials was calculated automatically by the equipment. Data were statistically analyzed with two-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey test. Results: Two-way ANOVA showed that the filler size significantly influenced wear volume (p<0.003), but the filler loading did not have a significant effect (p>0.05). A post hoc Tukey test detected significant differences in filler size between 70 nm and 400 nm, and 200 nm and 400 nm (p<0.007). Conclusion: The experimental flowable resin composite containing a mean filler size of 400 nm exhibited significantly lower wear resistance in two-body wear compared with those containing mean filler sizes of 200 nm or 70 nm.

As ligas odontológicas determinam a escolha das resinas compostas a serem utilizadas: desgaste de ligas odontológicas contra resinas compostas / The dental alloys determine the choice of composite resins to be used: wear of dental alloys against composite resins

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a resistência ao desgaste de duas resinas compostas contra ligas alternativas. Materiais e Métodos: Quinze amostras de corpo cônico foram obtidas das resinas Z250 e charisma (CHA). As amostras foram divididas em três grupos de acordo com o disco da liga a ser utilizada como antagonista: NíquelCromo (Ni-Cr), Cobalto-Cromo (Co-Cr) e titânio comercialmente puro (Ti cp). Os testes de desgaste foram realizados na velocidade de 265 ciclos/minuto e distância de 10mm, totalizando 40.000 ciclos. Antes e após os testes de desgaste, as amostras foram pesadas e tiveram seu perfil desenhado em projetor de perfil para avaliar a perda de peso e de altura, respectivamente. Resultados: Para a perda de peso e de altura, o desgaste de Z250 foi menor do que CHA para o antagonista de Co-Cr, mas maior para o Ti cp. CHA apresenta superfície mais regular, sem fendas, e aspecto semelhante para todos os antagonistas. Z250 apresentou algumas fendas, principalmente contra Ti cp e Ni-Cr. Conclusão: Baseado nos resultados deste estudo, concluiu-se que CHA é mais apropriada contra Ti cp, e Z250 para associação com liga de Co-Cr enquanto qualquer resina composta pode ser utilizada contra Ni-Cr. (AU)

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate wear resistance of two composites resins against alternative alloys. Material and Methods: Fifteen stylus tips samples of composite resin were obtained for each resin Z250 and charisma (CHA). Samples were divided into three groups according to the disk of alloy to be used as antagonist: NickelChromium (Ni-Cr), Cobalt- Chromium (Co-Cr) and commercially pure titanium (cp Ti). Wear tests were performed at a speed of 265 cycles/min and distance of 10mm, in a total of 40,000 cycles. Before and after wear tests, samples were weighed and had their profile designed in an optical comparator to evaluate weight and height loss, respectively. Results: For weight and height loss, wear of Z250 was lower than CHA for Co-Cr antagonist, but greater for cp Ti. CHA presents a more regular surface without cracks and similar aspect for all antagonists. Z250 showed some cracks, mainly against cp Ti and Ni-Cr. Conclusion: Within the results of the present study, it was concluded that CHA is suitable against cp Ti, and Z250 for association with Co-Cr alloy while any composite resin can be used against Ni-Cr.(AU)

The influence of patient characteristics on acrylic-based resilient denture liners embedded in maxillary complete dentures.

PURPOSE: A major complication associated with the use of resilient denture liners (RDLs) is a change in hardness over time. In vivo studies on the deterioration of RDLs over time are needed. We aimed to investigate the influence of patient characteristics on the hardness of acrylic-based RDLs (ARDLs) embedded in complete maxillary dentures. We hypothesized that 1 month after application of the ARDLs, the hardness would be influenced by age, saliva condition, occlusal force, smoking, drinking, denture wearing during sleeping, denture cleanser usage, and denture type. METHODS: Thirty complete maxillary denture wearers were recruited after obtaining informed consent. One investigator measured the Shore D hardness of the commercially available ARDLs, Soften (SFT), FD Soft (FDS), and Bio Liner (BIO) using a Vesmeter(®). The salivary flow rates and pH values and the occlusal force were measured for all patients before initiation of the study. T-tests and Pearson's correlation coefficients were used for the statistical analyses. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: Smoking, wearing dentures while sleeping, use of denture cleansers, and denture type were associated with an increase in the hardness of the RDLs. The resting saliva pH only influenced the hardness of the SFT ARDLs. CONCLUSIONS: Smoking, denture wearing while sleeping, denture cleanser usage, denture type, and resting saliva pH are important predictors of the deterioration of ARDLs over time.

Patient satisfaction and prosthetic aspects with mini-implants retained mandibular overdentures. A 5-year prospective study.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate patient satisfaction and prosthetic aspects during a 5-year prospective clinical study of mini dental implants (MDIs) retaining mandibular overdentures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This observational prospective clinical study was conducted on a group of completely edentulous patients (n = 28) with retention problems of conventional mandibular dentures. All patients received new maxillary and mandibular conventional dentures. A total of 112 MDIs (four per patient) were inserted using the flapless surgical approach and immediately loaded by the new mandibular dentures (overdentures). Patients indicated satisfaction with their prosthesis using a questionnaire and a visual analogue scale (VAS). Patient satisfaction and prosthetic complications were recorded 6 months (T6 m ), 1 (T1), 3 (T3), and 5 (T5) years after overdenture insertion. RESULTS: The patient satisfaction with eating (hard/soft) food (P < 0.001), talking (P < 0.001), appearance (P = 0.001), comfort (P < 0.001), healing process (P = 0.013), socialization (P < 0.001), stability/retention of mandibular dentures (P = 0.001), ease of oral hygiene (P = 0.008), and ease of handling the dentures (P < 0.001) increased significantly with time. After 5 years, the most common complication was wear/damage of O/rings (n = 235), O/ring replacement (n = 125), maxillary denture relining times (n = 13), worn teeth (n = 10), overdentures relines (n = 10), detachment of the metal housings (n = 9), and fracture of mandibular overdentures (n = 8). Mucositis, soreness, and decubitis ulcer under overdenture occurred most often at T6 m and decreased significantly with time (P = 0.002, 0.005, and 0.024, respectively). CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of this clinical study, patient satisfaction with mini-implant retained mandibular overdentures increased significantly with time. However, this treatment required a considerable amount of prosthetic maintenance and repair after 5 years of service.

Repairabilitiy of aged resin composites mediated by different restorative systems / Reparo de resinas compostas envelhecidas e mediadas por diferentes materiais restauradores

The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strengthof resin composite repairs with and without aging of thesurface to be repaired, using different adhesive systems andresin composites. Ninety specimens were prepared: 10 for theControl Group (GC - without repair); 40 for Group I (GI -repairs after 7 days) and 40 for Group II (GII - repairs after180 days). Groups I and II were divided into 4 subgroups of10 specimens each, according to the adhesive system andcomposite resin used: A) Adper Scotch Bond Multipurpose +Filtek Z350 XT; B) Adper Single Bond Plus + Filtek Z350 XT;C) Adper Scotch Bond Multipurpose + Esthet-X; D) AdperSingle Bond Plus + Esthet-X. The specimens were tested forshear strength in a universal testing machine. The resultswere analyzed by two-factor one-way ANOVA and Fisher’spost hoc tests (alpha=0.05). The control group had betterperformance than the other groups. There was no significantdifference when comparing different adhesive systems andcomposite resins. Repairs performed at 7 days were betterthan those performed at 180 days. The composite repairsdecreased the mechanical strength of the restoration. Agingof the resin substrate may decrease repair bond strength overtime, regardless of the type of adhesive systems and resin composites used.

Avaliar a resistência de união ao cisalhamento de reparos deresina composta com e sem envelhecimento da superfície a serreparada, utilizando diferentes sistemas adesivos. Noventacorpos de prova foram confeccionados sendo: 10 para o GrupoControle (GC - sem reparo); 40 para o Grupo I (GI - reparosapós 7 dias) e 40 para o Grupo II (GII – reparos após 180 dias).Para os reparos, os grupos GI e GII foram subdivididos em 4subgrupos com 10 corpos de prova, variando o sistema adesivoe a resina composta: A) Adper Scotch Bond Multipurpose+Filtek Z350XT; B)Adper Single Bond Plus+ Filtek Z350XT;C)Adper Scotch Bond Multipurpose+ Esthet-X; D) AdperSingle Bond Plus+ Esthet-X. Os corpos de prova foramsubmetidos a uma força de cisalhamento em uma máquina deensaio universal (EMIC). Os resultados foram analisados peloteste estatístico Anova dois fatores, seguido pelo teste deFisher ́s. Observou-se melhor comportamento do grupocontrole sobre os demais grupos, além disso, os reparosrealizados aos 7 dias foram superiores aos dos realizados em180 dias. Não houve diferença significativaquando secomparou diferentes sistemas adesivos e resinas compostas.Os reparos de resina composta diminuem a resistênciamecânica da restauração.O envelheci mento do substrato deresina pode diminuir a resistência ao reparo ao longo dotempo, independentemente do tipo de sistemas adesivos eresinas compostas utilizados.

Supervivencia y estado de restauraciones con ionómero vítreo en un programa escolar docente-asistencial / Survival and status of glass ionomer restorations at a teaching care school program

Objetivos: describir la supervivencia y estado post-1 año de restauraciones con ionómero vítreo (IV) realizadas por recurso humano preprofesional y analizar la asociación entre el estado de las mismas y variables intervinientes. Métodos: se evaluaron 129 restauraciones (en 54 escolares; edad: 6 y 7 años) con IV (Ketac Molar Easymix), realizadas por estudiantes del último año de la carrera de odontología en un programa escolar con un a técnica sistematizada basada en los criterios de la restauración atraumática. Para la evaluación, cuatro examinadores basaron sus observaciones en el criterio de Franken que establece 7 categorías: 0= presente en buenas condiciones, 1= ligero defecto marginal, 2= ligero desgaste, 3= defecto marginal >0,5 mm, 4= desgaste >0,5 mm, 5= restauración partida o parcialmente perdida y 6= no presente. Para su análisis descriptivo, fueron reagrupadas en 3 categorías en términos de necesidad de reintervención: N1 (0 y 2) no necesita reintervención, N2 (1 y 3) necesita mínima intervención y N3 (4, 5 y 6) requiere reemplazo. Se consideran variables intervinientes: dentición, extensión de la cavidad y presencia de lesiones activas de caries en la cavidad bucal post-1 año clínica. Se calcularon las distribuciones de frecuencia y se estudió asociación con la prueba de Chi cuadrado. Resultados: la tasa de supervivencia post -1 año fue de 94,6 por ciento. El estado de las restauraciones mostró asociación significativa con la presencia de actividad de caries en boca en el momento de la evaluación. Conclusiones: la tasa de supervivencia de las restauraciones con IV post-1 año realizadas por recursos humano preprofesional supervisado, fue alta. La presencia de actividad de caries en boca podría ser una variable del estado de las restauraciones

Patient- and therapy-related factors on the wear of denture teeth--results of a clinical trial.

OBJECTIVE: When we examined a previously published prospective multi-center clinical trial in which complete denture-wearers were followed over a period of 2 years, we found that about 30% of the variability in the clinical wear data of denture teeth was due to unknown characteristics of the subjects. In the second part of the study, we try to identify which patient- and therapy-related factors may explain some of this variability. METHODS: The clinical wear data of denture teeth at different recall times (6, 12, 18, 24 months) in 89 subjects (at baseline) were correlated with the following parameters, which may all have an influence on the wear of denture teeth: age, gender, bruxism as reported by the subjects, number of prostheses used so far, time since last extraction, smoking, fit of dentures as judged by the subject and the clinician, average denture wearing time and wearing of denture during the night. To evaluate the influence of the different patient- and therapy-related variables, both a univariate analysis (one extra factor to the model) and a multivariate analysis were carried out using linear mixed models with the variable Log mean as the outcome. RESULTS: None of the patient- and therapy-related parameters showed a statistically significant effect on the wear of denture teeth. There was, however, a trend for women to show less wear compared to men and a trend of decreasing wear with increasing age. SIGNIFICANCE: Further research is required to identify the factors which are responsible for the high variability observed between the subjects regarding clinical wear data.

Surface roughness and wear of resin cements after toothbrush abrasion

Increased surface roughness and wear of resin cements may cause failure of indirect restorations. The aim of this study was to evaluate quantitatively the surface roughness change and the vertical wear of four resin cements subjected to mechanical toothbrushing abrasion. Ten rectangular specimens (15 × 5 × 4 mm) were fabricated according to manufacturer instructions for each group (n = 10): Nexus 3, Kerr (NX3); RelyX ARC, 3M ESPE (ARC); RelyX U100, 3M ESPE (U100); and Variolink II, Ivoclar/Vivadent (VL2). Initial roughness (Ra, µm) was obtained through 5 readings with a roughness meter. Specimens were then subjected to toothbrushing abrasion (100,000 cycles), and further evaluation was conducted for final roughness. Vertical wear (µm) was quantified by 3 readings of the real profile between control and brushed surfaces. Data were subjected to analysis of variance, followed by Tukey’s test (p < 0.05). The Pearson correlation test was performed between the surface roughness change and wear (p < 0.05). The mean values of initial/final roughness (Ra, µm)/wear (µm) were as follows: NX3 (0.078/0.127/23.175); ARC (0.086/0.246/20.263); U100 (0.296/0.589/16.952); and VL2 (0.313/0.512/22.876). Toothbrushing abrasion increased surface roughness and wear of all resin cements tested, although no correlation was found between those variables. Vertical wear was similar among groups; however, it was considered high and may lead to gap formation in indirect restorations.