The effect of the die material used in the indirect technique on the fracture resistance of a restored molar

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different die materials used in the indirect resin composite restorative technique on the fracture resistance and failure mode of restored molars and compare it with the direct resin composite restorative technique. Two flexible die silicone materials for dental models (Die Silicone - Voco and Scan die - Yller) and a type IV dental stone material (Fujirock EP - GC) were evaluated. Sixty third molars were selected and divided into four groups: indirect resin composite restoration - Die silicone (IRCR-DS); indirect resin composite restoration - Scan die (IRCR-SD); indirect resin composite restoration - Fujirock EP (IRCR-FR), and direct resin composite restoration (DRCR). Class II MOD cavities were prepared with 5 mm of buccolingual width and depth. The specimens were restored and subjected to an axial compression load until fracture, and the data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey's HSD test (α=.05). The fracture mode was classified into restorable and unrestorable fractures. Fracture resistance values were influenced by the die material used for the IRCR fabrication and by the restorative technique (p<.001). Fracture resistance mean values and standard deviation were: IRCR-DS: 1835.5 ± 324.0 A; IRCR-SD: 1732.5 ± 384.1 AB; IRCR-FR: 1419.3 ± 318.8 BC; and DRCR: 1100.6 ± 224.9 C. Restorable fracture was more prevalent. IRCR with flexible die casts promoted higher fracture resistance and lower prevalence of unrestorable fractures.

Using a professional DSLR camera to measure total shrinkage of resin composites

Abstract This study evaluated the optical method for measuring free total shrinkage using a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera. Eight composites were evaluated, conventional, bulk fill and low-shrinkage: Z100 (3M Oral Care), Gradia Direct Anterior (GC corporation), Spectra Smart (Dentsply), Filtek Z350 XT (3M Oral Care), Aura Bulk Fill (SDI), Vittra APS (FGM), Opus Bulk Fill APS (FGM), and Beautifil II LS (Shofu Inc.). The samples (6 mm diameter and 1.5 mm thick, n = 10) were placed on a polyvinylsiloxane impression material. An image of the uncured sample was captured using a DSLR camera with 105 mm macro lens and a ring flash. Samples were light cured with a 700 mW/cm2 LED light-cure unit for 40s. Post-polymerization images were captured at 2, 10 and 60 min. Projected circumferential areas of the specimens were drawn using the ImageJ software. Volumetric total shrinkage was calculated from the ratio of the areas obtained from pre- and post-curing. Results were analyzed using One-way ANOVA (α = 0.05) and Tukey test. Volumetric total shrinkage values were significantly different among the composite materials (p < .001). The volumetric shrinkage (%) mean and results of Tukey test at 60 min were: Z100: 3.45±0.30 (A); Gradia Direct Anterior: 3.00 ± 0.23 (B); Spectra Smart 2.89 ± 0.35 (B); Filtek Z350 XT: 2.65 ± 0.37 (BC); Aura Bulk Fill: 2.42 ± 0.25 (CD); Vittra APS: 2.14 ± 0.35 (DE); Opus Bulk Fill APS: 1.91 ± 0.24 (E); Beautifil II LS: 1.18 ± 0.16 (F). The optical method using a DSLR camera, was suitable for total shrinkage evaluation and will allow assessment of total shrinkage without the need for specialized equipment.

Interfacial stress and bond strength of bulk-fill or conventional composite resins to dentin in class ii restorations

Abstract The aim was to evaluate the microtensile bond strength (mTBS) to dentin and interfacial stress in a class II cavity restored with bulk-fill or conventional composite resins and the margin interfaces. Vertical slot class II cavities in the mesial face, with the gingival end in dentin, were prepared in 72 third molars, being divided into groups (n=24): G1-Tetric N-Ceram; G2-Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill; G3-SonicFill. Clearfil SE Bond adhesive system was used in all groups. Half of the teeth in each group (n=12) were submitted to thermo-mechanical cycling (TMC). Restored teeth (n=9) were cut perpendicular to obtain beams, which were submitted to a mTBS test in an EMIC machine. The cervical margins in dentin of the restored teeth (n=3) were assessed using SEM through epoxy resin replicas as well as the section of the restoration. Interfacial stresses after load application were calculated by 2D finite element analysis. The mTBS means-MPa followed by different letters represent statistical difference by ANOVA and Games-Howell's test (p<0.05): Without TMC: G1-15.68±6.10a; G2-10.08±5.21ab; G3-7.98±3.76b. With TMC: G1-9.70±5.52a; G2-5.79±1.42a; G3-4.37±1.87a. Interfacial stress (MPa) was 4.4 for SonicFill, 3.9 for Tetric N-Ceram, and 3.5 for Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill. SEM images showed continuous margins for all composite resin restorations. It was possible to conclude that SonicFill obtained a slightly higher interfacial stress and lower bond strength to dentin in comparison with Tetric N-Ceram and Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill. Continuous margin interfaces were obtained for Tetric N-Ceram, Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill, and SonicFill. However, voids were observed in the SonicFill restorations.

Resumo O objetivo foi avaliar a resistência de união à microtração (RUμT) à dentina e o estresse interfacial em cavidades classe II restauradas com resina composta de incremento único ou convencional e as interfaces marginais. Cavidades classe II na face mesial, com margem gengival em dentina, foram confeccionadas em 72 terceiros molares, sendo divididos em grupos (n=24): Grupo 1-Tetric N-Ceram; Grupo 2- Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill; Grupo 3- SonicFill. O Sistema adesivo Clearfil SE Bond foi usado em todos os grupos. Metade dos dentes de cada grupo (n=12) foram submetidos à ciclagem termo-mecânica (CTM). Os dentes restaurados (n=9) foram cortados perpendicularmente para obter palitos que foram submetidos ao teste de RµT na máquina-EMIC. As margens cervicais em dentina dos dentes restaurados (n=3) foram observados em microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) por meio de réplicas em resina epoxy, assim como os cortes das restaurações. O estresse interfacial após a aplicação da carga foram calculadas por análise de elementos finitos 2D. As médias de RUμT-MPa seguidas de letras distintas apresentam diferença estatística de acordo com ANOVA e teste de Games-Howell (p<0,05): Antes da CTM: G1-15.68±6.10a; G2-10.08±5.21ab; G3-7.98±3.76b. Após CTM: G1-9.70±5.52a; G2-5.79±1.42a; G3-4.37±1.87a. O estresse interfacial (MPa) foi 4,4 para SonicFill, 3,9 para Tetric N-Ceram e 3,5 para Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill. Imagens em MEV mostraram margens contínuas para todas as restaurações em resina composta. Foi possível concluir que o SonicFill obteve um estresse interfacial ligeiramente mais alto e menor resistência de união à dentina em comparação com o Tetric N-Ceram e o Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill. Interfaces de margem contínua foram obtidas para Tetric N-Ceram, Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill e SonicFill. Entretanto, espaços vazios foram observados nas restaurações do SonicFill.

Estética do sorriso: Planejamento digital, cirurgia periodontal e procedimento restaurador / Smile's esthetics: digital smile design, periodontal surgery and restorative procedure

A busca pela estética tem acentuado a procura dos pacientes pela transformação do sorriso. Com o auxílio da fotografia e da tecnologia computacional, é possível a realização do DSD (digital smile design ­ planejamento digital do sorriso), que nos dá maior previsibilidade do tratamento. A confirmação deste planejamento digital se dá na prova do mock-up, a partir do qual o paciente tem a real sensação do seu sorriso planejado. Este artigo apresentou um caso clínico no qual se destaca a adesão do paciente ao tratamento e a realização de cirurgia periodontal para aumento de coroa clínica, seguida de restaurações diretas com resinas compostas, posterior ao enceramento diagnóstico. Com o planejamento integrando a terapia cirúrgica periodontal e o protocolo restaurador adesivo direto guiado por planejamento digital (DSD), foi possível estabelecer um excelente resultado com uma elevada satisfação do paciente.

The seek for esthetics has increased patient´s demand for the smile makeover. With the help of computational technology, it is possible to perform the DSD (digital smile design) with greater treatment predictability treatment. Confirmation of this digital planning occurs in the mock-up test, from which the patient has a physical sensation of his/her planned smile. This article presents a clinical case which highlights the patient cooperation and periodontal surgery for crown lengthening, followed by direct composite resin restorations after the diagnostic wax-up procedure. With an integrated treatment planning guided by the DSD protocol, it was possible to establish an excellent outcome with high patient satisfaction.

Effect of Resin Cement Porosity on Retention of Glass-Fiber Posts to Root Dentin: An Experimental and Finite Element Analysis

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of porosity of self-adhesive resin on the stress distribution, post retention and failure mode of fiber post cemented to human root dentin. Ten human central upper incisors with circular root canal were selected. They were sectioned with 15 mm and were endodontically filled. The roots were scanned using micro-CT after post space preparation for root filling remaining evaluation. Fiber posts were cemented using self-adhesive resin cement (Rely X U200, 3M-ESPE). Two 1-mm-thick slices from the cervical, medium and apical thirds were scanned for resin cement bubbles volume measurements and submitted to a push-out test (PBS). Three operators using stereomicroscopy and confocal laser microscopy classified the failure mode. Stress distributions during the push-out test were analyzed using 3D finite element analysis. PBS values (MPa) were submitted to one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc tests and the failure modes using the Kappa coefficient to assess inter-operator agreement. Chi-square test was used to determine significant differences between the methods ( = 0.05). Push-out bond strength was significantly affected by the bubbles presence in all root depth (p<0.05). The stress concentration was higher when the bubbles were present. Adhesive dentin/resin cement interface failure was the most frequent type of failure. Confocal microscopy was better than stereomicroscopy for failure analysis. Bubbles generated during resin cement insertion into the root canal negatively affect the stress distribution and the bond strength. The use of confocal microscopy is recommended for failure analysis.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito da integridade do cimento resinoso autoadesivo, expresso pela presença de bolhas, sobre a distribuição de tensão, resistência adesiva e modo de falha de pinos de fibra cimentados à dentina radicular humana. Dez incisivos centrais superiores humanos com canais radiculares circulares foram selecionados. Os mesmos foram seccionados com 15 mm e tratados endodonticamente. As raízes foram digitalizadas utilizando micro-CT após preparo do pino para avaliação de remanescentes de material obturador. Pinos de fibra foram cimentados utilizando cimento autoadesivo (Rely X U200, 3M-ESPE). Duas fatias de 1 mm de espessura dos terços cervical, médio e apical foram escaneados para mensuração do volume de bolhas no cimento resinoso e submetidos ao teste de push-out. Três operadores classificaram o modo de falha utilizando microscopia confocal à laser e lupa estereoscópica. Distribuição de tensão foi analisada pelo método de elementos finitos 3D. Os valores de resistência adesiva (MPa) foram submetidos ao teste ANOVA em fator único seguido do teste de Tukey. Foi utilizado o coeficiente de Kappa para avaliar a concordância entre operadores. O teste Qui-quadrado foi utilizado para determinar diferenças significativas entre os métodos (α=0,05). A resistência adesiva foi significativamente afetada pela presença de bolhas independentemente da profundidade radicular (p<0,05). A concentração de tensão foi maior na presença de bolhas. Maior frequência de falha adesiva ocorreu na interface cimento/dentina. A microscopia confocal foi melhor do que estereomicroscopia para análise de falhas. A presença de bolhas afetou negativamente a distribuição de tensão e a resistência de união. Recomenda-se uso de microscopia confocal para análise de falhas.

Protetores bucais personalizados: aspectos clínicos e biomecânicos / Custom-Fitted mouthguards: clinical and biomechanical aspects

Protetores bucais são dispositivos utilizados com o objetivo de absorver as tensões geradas pelo impacto e prevenção de traumatismos dentoalveolares durante a prática esportiva. Este artigo apresenta, por meio de associação de evidência científica e relato de caso, uma abordagem crítica dos parâmetros envolvidos na confecção de protetor bucal personalizado em etileno vinil acetato (EVA) e funções durante o uso. A associação de ensaios laboratoriais e computacionais como método de elementos finitos é essencial para o entendimento do comportamento biomecânico dos protetores bucais. O presente estudo apresenta evidência científica sobre a eficiência de protetores bucais personalizados na absorção de choques e prevenção de traumas...

Mouthguards are devices used to absorb stresses generated by the impact and to prevent dental trauma during sport practice. This article presents the association of scientific evidence and a case report on critical parameters for the fabrication of a Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) custom-fitted mouthguard, and function during its use. The association of laboratory and computational tests such as the finite element method is essential to understand the biomechanical behavior of mouthguards. This study presents scientific evidence that proves the efficiency of EVA custom-fitted mouthguards os shock absorption and prevention of dental trauma...

Strain analysis of different diameter Morse taper implants under overloading compressive conditions

The aim of this study was to evaluate the amount of deformation from compression caused by different diameters of Morse taper implants and the residual deformation after load removal. Thirty Morse taper implants lacking external threads were divided into 3 groups (n = 10) according to their diameter as follows: 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm and 5.0 mm. Two-piece abutments were fixed into the implants, and the samples were subjected to compressive axial loading up to 1500 N of force. During the test, one strain gauge remained fixed to the cervical portion of each implant to measure the strain variation. The strain values were recorded at two different time points: at the maximum load (1500 N) and 60 seconds after load removal. To calculate the strain at the implant/abutment interface, a mathematical formula was applied. Data were analyzed using a one-way Anova and Tukey’s test (α = 0.05). The 5.0 mm diameter implant showed a significantly lower strain (650.5 μS ± 170.0) than the 4.0 mm group (1170.2 μS ± 374.7) and the 3.5 mm group (1388.1 μS ± 326.6) (p < 0.001), regardless of the load presence. The strain values decreased by approximately 50% after removal of the load, regardless of the implant diameter. The 5.0 mm implant showed a significantly lower strain at the implant/abutment interface (943.4 μS ± 504.5) than the 4.0 mm group (1057.4 μS ± 681.3) and the 3.5 mm group (1159.6 μS ± 425.9) (p < 0.001). According to the results of this study, the diameter influenced the strain around the internal and external walls of the cervical region of Morse taper implants; all diameters demonstrated clinically acceptable values of strain.

A multidisciplinary direct restorative approach for recovering crown-root fractures in young patients: a case report / Tratamento multidisciplinar restaurador direto para reabilitação de fraturas corono-radiculares em pacientes jovens: relato de caso

The aim of this article is to describe a step-by-step protocol for emergency care of a young patient with multidisciplinary direct restorative approach for recovering crown-root fractures. Fractures of maxillary incisors are a frequent consequence of trauma in children and teenagers. Glass fiber post associated with composite resin restoration represents a conservative approach for this rehabilitation. This paper presents a case of a 14-year-old male patient with a crown-root fracture in a left maxillary lateral incisor. The patient was submitted to a periodontal surgery for coronal lengthening. After that, the post luting and restoration technique was performed. Finally, a mouthguard was made for preventing new trauma. The multidisciplinary treatment described for crown-root fracture rehabilitation is simple, providing esthetics and function with a conservative approach in younger patients.

O objetivo deste artigo é descrever passo a passo, um protocolo para tratamento de emergência de pacientes jovens, com abordagem multidisciplinar e restauração direta em resina composta para a reabilitação de fraturas corono-radiculares. Fraturas de incisivos superiores são uma consequência frequente de traumas em crianças e adolescentes. Pinos de fibra de vidro associados às restaurações em resina composta representam abordagem conservadora para este tipo de situação. Este artigo apresenta caso clinico de um paciente do sexo masculino de 14 anos de idade, com fratura corono- radicular em incisivo lateral superior esquerdo. Inicialmente,o paciente foi submetido à cirurgia periodontal para aumento de coroa clínica. Depois, foi realizada cimentação do pino de fibra de vidro, seguido de restauração direta em resina composta. Por fim, um protetor bucal foi confeccionado para prevenir novo trauma. O tratamento multidisciplinar descrito para reabilitação de fraturas corono-radiculares é simples, proporcionando estética e função com uma abordagem conservadora em pacientes jovens.

Reabilitação estética de dente anterior escurecido com facetas em resina composta: relato de caso / Esthetic rehabilitation of darkened anterior teeth with composite resin veneers: case report

The direct restorative treatment for anterior teeth, when properly indicated, presents satisfactory results. This article describes a clinical approach to rehabilitate the smile of a patient with stained teeth using tooth bleaching and composite resin restorations. Female patient, aged 22, attended the Integrated Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry (Universidade Federal de Uberlência), complaining of a dimming of the tooth 11. After clinical examination, the treatment proposed for her was a resin composite veneer. Initially, the patient was submitted to dental bleaching and after 15 days began with the restorative treatment. The shade of the tooth was selected after bleaching treatment using the Vita Classical guide, and was defined as being A2. The preparation was performed on the vestibular surface delimited to the cervical marginal groove with a diamond nº 1014, 0.3 to 0.7 mm. Three guide-grooves were made in buccal surface, with a diamond burs nº 2135, taking into account the three inclinations of the tooth, 0.3 - 1 mm depth. Finally, it was made the unification of the grooves with the same diamond burs. Isolation was performed with the aid of a rubber dam, followed by prophylaxis with pumice and rubber cup, acid etching with phosphoric acid 37% for 30 seconds and the application of the hydrophilic adhesive (Adper Single Bond 2, 3M ESPE). The microhybrid resin (Opallis, FGM produtos odontológicos) was inserted by the incremental technique and subsequently aesthetic and occlusal adjustments were held. The resin composite veneers can be utilized to restore function and aesthetics, while respecting the indications and limitations of restorative materials

O tratamento restaurador com resina composta para dentes anteriores, quando bem indicado, apresenta resultados altamente satisfatórios. Este artigo descreve uma abordagem clínica para restabelecer a harmonia do sorriso de paciente com dentes escurecidos, associando clareamento dental e restaurações de resina composta. Paciente do sexo feminino, 22 anos, compareceu à Clínica Integrada da Faculdade de Odontologia, UFU, queixando-se de escurecimento do dente 11. Após exame clínico, o tratamento proposto foi faceta direta em resina composta. Inicialmente, a paciente foi submetida ao clareamento dental e depois de 15 dias iniciou-se o tratamento restaurador. A cor do dente foi selecionada após o clareamento utilizando Escala Vita e foi definida como A2. O preparo foi realizado na superfície vestibular na margem cervical com ponta diamantada nº 1014 em profundidade 0,3-0,7 mm. Três sulcos guia foram feitos na superfície vestibular, com uma ponta diamantada nº 2135, levando em consideração as três inclinações do dente, com uma profundidade de 0,3-1 mm. Finalmente, foi feita a união dos sulcos com a mesma ponta diamantada. O isolamento foi realizado com o auxílio de um dique de borracha, seguindo-se a profilaxia com pedra pomes e taça de borracha, ataque ácido com ácido fosfórico a 37% por 30 segundos e aplicação de um sistema adesivo universal (Adper Single Bond2, 3M ESPE). Resina composta micro-híbrida (Opallis FGM produtos odontológicos) foi inserida pela técnica incremental e, posteriormente, realizado o ajuste oclusal e estético. As facetas de resina composta representam tratamento que pode ser utilizado para restaurar a função e estética, respeitando as indicações e limitações de materiais restauradores

Effects of threaded post placement on strain and stress distribution of endodontically treated teeth

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of parallel and tapered threaded post placement on the strain and stress distribution of endodontically treated teeth. Fifteen bovine incisors were sectioned 15 mm from their apices, endodontically treated, and divided into three groups (n = 5) according to three different threaded posts: parallel threaded post (Radix-Anker, RA); tapered threaded post (Euro-Post, EP) and tapered threaded post (Reforpost II, RII). A strain-gauge was fixed on the proximal surface perpendicular to the long root axis, 2 mm from the cervical limit. Strain generated during post placement was recorded and compared using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α= .05). A scanning electron microscope was used to examine the longitudinal root sections. Stress was evaluated for each group in a two-dimensional finite element analysis. The models were meshed with tetrahedron elements and loaded with 2 N at an angle of 135° to the lingual face. The equivalent Von Mises stress was calculated. The one-way ANOVA showed significant difference among the groups. The RA group (150.0 ± 12.2 A) produced higher external strain than the RII (80.0 ± 12.2 B) and the EP (70.0 ± 6.1 B) groups. The inner strain was approximately five times greater than the external dentin strain. High stress concentrations in each thread of the posts were observed. Scanning electron micrographs showed cracks that started in the threads of the posts. The threaded post placement induced root strain mainly on the parallel side post. Root strain and stress concentration on the post threads tended to create cracks in the inner root canal dentin.

Can the Cure Time of Endodontic Sealers Affect Bond Strength to Root Dentin?

The cure time of endodontic sealers may influence the bond strength of fiber posts to root dentin. Forty teeth were selected and endodontically filled using calcium hydroxide cement and then divided into 2 groups according to the time elapsed between endodontic filling and post luting (n = 20): Immediately - glass fiber post luting immediately after endodontic filling; and Delayed - post luting performed 7 days after endodontic filling. The roots were also subdivided according to resin cement used for post luting (RelyX ARC and RelyX Unicem). The specimens were stored at 37°C for 24 h and sectioned in six 1-mm-thick slices from cervical, middle and apical thirds. The slice specimens were submitted to a push-out test at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min, and the bond strength values obtained (MPa) were submitted to two-way ANOVA in a split-plot arrangement and Tukey's test (α=0.05). For both RelyX ARC and Unicem, the bond strength was significantly higher when the posts were cemented 7 days after the endodontic treatment. RelyX Unicem showed significantly higher bond strength values than RelyX ARC for both cementation periods. It was concluded that post luting should be made after the complete setting of the root canal sealer. Self-adhesive resin cement should be preferred for fiber post luting.

O tempo de presa de cimentos endodônticos pode afetar a resistência de união de pinos de fibra de vidro à dentina radicular. Quarenta dentes foram selecionados e tratados endodonticamente com cimento à base de hidróxido de cálcio. Em seguida, os mesmos foram divididos em dois grupos de acordo com o tempo decorrido entre o tratamento endodôntico e a cimentação definitiva (n=20): Imediato - pinos de fibra de vidro cimentados após o tratamento endodôntico; e Mediato - cimentação do pino realizada 7 dias após o tratamento endodôntico. As raízes foram subdivididas de acordo com o cimento resinoso (RelyX ARC e RelyX Unicem). As amostras foram armazenadas a 37 °C durante 24 h e seccionadas em seis fatias de 1 mm de espessura relacionadas com terços cervical, médio e apical. Os espécimes foram submetidos a teste de push-out a uma velocidade de 0,5 mm/min e os valores de resistência de união obtidos (MPa) foram submetidos à análise de variância em esquema de parcelas subdivididas e teste de Tukey (α=0,05). Para os cimentos RelyX ARC e Unicem, a resistência de união foi maior quando os pinos foram cimentados 7 dias após o tratamento endodôntico. RelyX Unicem apresentou valores de resistência de união superiores ao RelyX ARC para os períodos de cimentação. Concluiu-se que a cimentação do pino de fibra de vidro deve ser feita após o completo tempo de presa do cimento endodôntico. Cimentos resinosos auto-adesivos devem ser preferidos para cimentação de pinos de fibra.

Clareamento dentário associado à facetas Indiretas em cerâmica: abordagem minimamente invasiva. / Tooth bleaching associated with ceramic veneers: a conservative approach.

O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar um caso clínico, demostrando protocolo conservador para reabilitação estética com facetas indiretas de cerâmica associadas ao clareamento dental. Paciente do gênero masculino insatisfeito em relação à estética do seu sorriso apresentou ao exame clínico restaurações em resina composta nos dentes anteriores com pigmentação e fraturas marginais. Foi realizada remoção das restaurações para avaliação dos diastemas. Inicialmente, foi realizado clareamento externo em consultório com peróxido de hidrogênio a 38%. Após uma semana, foram feitos preparos minimamente invasivos na superfície vestibular e moldagem. Os laminados foram confeccionados com cerâmica feldspática e cimentados adesivamente ao substrato dentário. Feita a cimentação, foi feito ajuste oclusal mantendo os contatos oclusais fisiológicos. A associação entre o clareamento dentário e laminados cerâmicos, com preparos conservadores, mostrou-se eficaz para a reabilitação estética e funcional do sorriso contribuindo para a satisfação do paciente.

The aim of this study is to describe a clinical case, showing conservative approach for aesthetic rehabilitation with ceramic veneers associated with tooth bleaching. A male patient presented dissatisfaction with smile was submitted to clinical examination and showing composite resin restorations on anterior teeth with marginal fractures and pigmentation. Restoration removal was performed for diastemata evaluation. Initially, was performed in-office tooth bleaching with hydrogen peroxide 38%. After one week, preparations were made with minimally removal of tooth structure at buccal surface and the impression was made. The veneers were fabricated with feldspathic ceramic and cemented adhesively to the tooth substrate. Once the luting procedure was performed, occlusal adjustment was made keeping the physiological occlusal contacts. The association between tooth bleaching and ceramic veneers with conservative approach was effective for the esthetic and functional rehabilitation of the smile contributing to patient satisfaction.

Comparison of different wear burs after cavity preparation and sterilization methods / Comparação do desgaste de diferentes pontas após preparo cavitário e diferentes métodos de esterilização

Objetivo: Avaliar a perda estrutural e alteração morfológica da superfície de diferentes instrumentos de corte após preparo cavitário e diferentes métodos de esterilização. Material e Método: Cavidades padronizadas na superfície vestibular de incisivos bovinos foram realizadas na região do limite cemento-esmalte usando cinco diferentes tipos de instrumentos de corte (n= 4): Ca- broca cilíndrica Carbide #56 (KG Sorensen), Kg- ponta diamantada cilíndrica #1093 (KG Sorensen), Mi- ponta diamantada cilíndrica #1093 (Microdont), Fa- ponta diamantada cilíndrica #1093 (Fava) e Cv- ponta diamantada cilíndrica artificial #8,2137 (CVDentUS). Cada ponta foi submetida a um ciclo que envolveu a realização de microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) inicial, preparo cavitário (PC), limpeza com ultrassom (US), três métodos de esterilização: glutaraldeído a 2% (Gl), estufa - calor seco (DH) ou autoclave - calor úmido (WH), e MEV final. Resultados: Foram encontradas diferenças significativas para a interação entre os fatores. Conclusão: O método de esterilização modifica estruturalmente os instrumentos de corte de modo diferente entre os tipos de instrumentos testados. O glutaraldeído foi o método que apresentou pior resultado para as brocas carbides. As pontas diamantadas apresentaram grande variabilidade de resultados para a interação dos fatores desgaste de instrumentos de corte e processos de esterilização.

Objective: evaluate the loss of mass and the morphologic surface alteration of different cutting instruments after cavity preparation from dental structure and different methods of sterilization. Material and Method: standardized cavities in the buccal surface of bovine incisors had been carried through in the region of the limit enamel-cementum using five different types of cut instruments (n=4): Ca- cylinder carbide bur #56 (KG Sorensen), Kg- cylindrical diamond bur #1093 (KG Sorensen), Mi- cylindrical diamond bur #1093 (Microdont), Fa- cylindrical diamond bur #1093 (Fava) and Cv- cylindrical artificial diamond bur #8.2137 (CVDentUS). Each tip was submittes to a cycle that involved: Initial Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), cavity preparation (PC), clean-up ultrasonic (US), three methods of sterilization: glutaraldehyde 2% (Gl), dry heat (DH) or wet heat (WH) and final SEM. Results: significant difference for the interaction between factors was found. Conclusion: the sterilization method modifies structurally the cut instruments in different way among types of the instruments tested. Glutaraldehyde proved to be the worst method for sterilizing carbide bur. The diamond instruments showed great variability of results for the interaction of wear of cutting instruments and sterilization processes.