Effect of chemical cleaning agents on the flexural strength of acrylic and hard denture line resins.

This study sought to evaluate the disinfectants, Efferdent (EF) and 0.5% sodium hypochlorite (SH), and their effects on the flexural strength and modulus of elasticity of the hard denture liners, Kooliner (K) and New Truliner (NT), and a thermoacrylic resin, QC-20. Ninety specimens were made (50 mm x 10 mm x 3 mm) and divided into 9 groups (n = 10). The 3 control groups were Group 1: QC-20 without disinfection cycles, Group 2: K, and Group 3: NT. The 6 experimental groups were Group 4: QC-20 in EF, Group 5: K in EF, Group 6: NT in EF, Group 7: QC-20 in SH, Group 8: K in SH, and Group 9: NT in SH. Specimens were subjected to 360 cycles of disinfection involving 35-minute cycles of immersion in cleaning solutions. The materials' flexural strength and modulus of elasticity were determined using a universal testing machine at a 5 mm/minute speed of compression. The data were subjected to ANOVA, Tukey, Kruskal-Wallis, and Dunn tests (α = 0.05). Regardless of the disinfection method used, the NT hard denture liner showed the lowest flexural strength values (P < 0.05) and modulus of elasticity (P < 0.0001) compared to K and QC-20. However, flexural strength values increased after applying SH and EF (P < 0.05). QC-20 showed a higher modulus of elasticity (P < 0.033), which increased after EF was applied (P = 0.005). It can be concluded that the disinfection methods changed the mechanical properties of the tested materials.

Fatigue performance of joints executed in pure titanium structures with several diameters.

This study evaluated fatigue strength of CP-Ti laser-welded joints. Sixty (20/diameter) CP-Ti casted dumbbell rods with diameters of 1.5, 2.0, and 3.5 mm were sectioned and welded using two joint openings (0.0 (00) and 0.6 mm (06)). Six groups were formed, amounting to a total of 9 (n=10) with inclusion of intact groups. Welding was executed using 360 V/8 ms (1.5 and 2.0 mm) and 380 V/9 ms (3.5 mm). Joints were finished, polished, and submitted to radiographic examination to visually analyze presence of porosity (PP). Specimens were submitted to cyclic tests, and the number of cycles until failure (NC) was recorded. Fractured surfaces were examined by SEM. Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn (α=0.05) tests demonstrated that NC was lower for all diameters with 06, and for 3.5 mm/00. NC and PP were found to have a negative correlation (Spearman Coefficient). For CP-Ti frameworks with thin diameters, laser welding is better when structures are juxtaposed.

Radiographic inspection of porosity in Ti-6Al-4V laser-welded joints

Widely used in dentistry, Ti-6Al-4V alloy is difficult to cast and solder, as it frequently exhibits pores inside the structure. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of joint openings and diameters of laser-welded joints executed in Ti-6Al-4V structures on the presence of pores as checked by radiographic procedures. Sixty dumbbell rods with central diameters of 1.5, 2.0 and 3.5 mm were created from Ti-6Al-4V-wrought bars. Specimens were sectioned and welded using two joint openings (0.0 and 0.6 mm). The combination of variables created six groups (n = 10). Laser welding was executed using 360V/8ms (1.5 and 2.0 mm) and 380V/9ms (3.5 mm), with the focus and frequency set to zero. The joints were finished, polished and submitted to radiographic examination. The radiographs were visually examined for the presence of pores in the joints, qualitatively. The percentage of radiographic presence of pores was calculated without counting pores per joint. Data were analyzed using a chi-square test (α = 0.05). For the 1.5-mm specimens, the incidence of pore presence was significantly higher (p = 0.0001) when using 0.6-mm joint openings (40 percent) compared to 0.0-mm openings (0 percent). For the 2.0-mm specimens, there was no significant difference between groups (p = 0.2008). However, for the 3.5-mm specimens, the incidence of pore presence was lower (p = 0.0061) for 0.6-mm openings (50 percent) compared to 0.0-mm openings (70 percent). Therefore, laser welding of Ti-6Al-4V structures with thin diameters provides the best condition for the juxtaposition of the parts.

Radiographic inspection of porosity in Ti-6Al-4V laser-welded joints.

Widely used in dentistry, Ti-6Al-4V alloy is difficult to cast and solder, as it frequently exhibits pores inside the structure. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of joint openings and diameters of laser-welded joints executed in Ti-6Al-4V structures on the presence of pores as checked by radiographic procedures. Sixty dumbbell rods with central diameters of 1.5, 2.0 and 3.5 mm were created from Ti-6Al-4V-wrought bars. Specimens were sectioned and welded using two joint openings (0.0 and 0.6 mm). The combination of variables created six groups (n = 10). Laser welding was executed using 360V/8ms (1.5 and 2.0 mm) and 380V/9ms (3.5 mm), with the focus and frequency set to zero. The joints were finished, polished and submitted to radiographic examination. The radiographs were visually examined for the presence of pores in the joints, qualitatively. The percentage of radiographic presence of pores was calculated without counting pores per joint. Data were analyzed using a chi-square test (α = 0.05). For the 1.5-mm specimens, the incidence of pore presence was significantly higher (p = 0.0001) when using 0.6-mm joint openings (40%) compared to 0.0-mm openings (0%). For the 2.0-mm specimens, there was no significant difference between groups (p = 0.2008). However, for the 3.5-mm specimens, the incidence of pore presence was lower (p = 0.0061) for 0.6-mm openings (50%) compared to 0.0-mm openings (70%). Therefore, laser welding of Ti-6Al-4V structures with thin diameters provides the best condition for the juxtaposition of the parts.

Misfit of pure titanium frameworks: effect of veneer coverage and spark erosion process.

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of veneer application on the misfit level of implant-supported frameworks. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Thirty commercially pure titanium (Tritan, Dentaurum, Pforzheim, Germany) frameworks were fabricated from a metallic index containing five Branemark-type multi-unit abutments. Analogs of the abutments were positioned into the framework to manufacture an index for each framework, which permitted the evaluation of the marginal gap caused only by the veneer coverage. The frameworks were grouped (n = 10) in the following manner: (G1) heat-cured acrylic resin (Clássico, Clássico, São Paulo, Brazil); (G2) light-cured resin (Versyo.com, Heraeus Kulzer, Brazil); and (G3) porcelain (Triceram, Dentaurum, Pforzheim, Germany). Marginal refinement with spark erosion was then conducted. The marginal gap was verified before and after the veneer coverage and the spark erosion procedure, following the single screw test protocol (tightening force of 10 Ncm). Data were submitted to an analysis of variance (ANOVA) in a split-plot design for repeated measurements followed by a Tukey test (p = 0.05). RESULTS. The veneer application was associated with a significant increase in the mean misfit values of all groups. The lowest values were presented by G2. After the spark erosion process, the mean misfit value decreased only on G3. CONCLUSIONS. Heat-cured acrylic resin and porcelain produced the highest values of marginal gaps, whereas light-cured acrylic resin produced the lowest. In addition, the spark erosion process was effective only in the marginal gap of the porcelain application group.

Análise radiográfica de uniões soldadas a laser executadas no titânio comercialmente puro fundido, em diversas situações clínicas simuladas / Radiographic analysis in casting titanium laser-joints in diverse clinical situations

Esse estudo foi conduzido para avaliar a possibilidade de visualização de porosidade interna em radiografias periapicais de uniões soldadas a laser, confeccionadas em estruturas de titânio (Ti) comercialmente puro (cp), em diferentes situações de soldagem. Foram confeccionados halteres em resina acrílica, com diâmetros centrais de 1,5; 2,0; e 3,5 mm, por meio de uma matriz metálica bipartida. Os halteres em resina foram fundidos em Ti cp e após acabamento e polimento, seccionados em duas partes iguais. As partes foram alinhadas e fixadas de tal forma que as distâncias entre elas fossem 0,0 e 0,6 mm. A combinação entre as variáveis (distância de soldagem e diâmetro dos halteres) gerou seis grupos (n=10). A soldagem a laser foi realizada com as seguintes especificações: 360V/8ms (1,5 e 2,0 mm) e 380V/9ms (3,5 mm), com foco e freqüência regulados em zero, em um aparelho de soldagem a laser Desktop-F. As uniões obtidas receberam acabamento, polimento e foram submetidas à análise radiográfica com exposição à radiação (90 KV, 15 mA, 0,6 seg e 10 a 13 mm de distância) utilizando filme periapical. As radiografias foram analisadas visualmente quanto à presença de porosidade nas uniões soldadas, e os dados obtidos, submetidos ao teste Qui-Quadrado (5%). Com isso, verificou-se ser possível visualizar porosidade interna nessas uniões. Em corpos de prova de menores diâmetros, 1,5 e 2,0 mm, a incidência é maior quando a distância é 0,6 mm. Entretanto, em corpos de prova de 3,5 mm, a incidência é alta para ambas as uniões, não diferindo estatisticamente entre si.

This study was conducted to evaluate the possibility of porosity inspection in laser-weld joints executed in cp titanium structures, by radiographic analyses. Sixty acrylic dumbbells rods with 1.5, 2.0 and 3.5 mm central diameter were prepared by lost-wax casting procedure. The casted specimens were finished, polished and sectioned in two halves. The parts were lined up in a metal matrix and fixed according two welding distances (0.0 and 0.6 mm). The combination between diameter and welding distance created a total of six groups (n = 10). The laser welding was executed as follows: 360V/8ms (1.5 and 2.0 mm) and 380V/9ms (3.5 mm) with focus and frequency regulated to zero. The achieved joints were finished, polished and submitted to radiographic examination (90 KV, 15 mA, 0.6 second and 10 to 13 mm of distance) with periapical film. The radiographies were visually analyzed for the presence of internal porosity in the joints. The data was submitted to Chi-Square test (5%). Herewith, it was possible to visualize internal porosity in the analyzed joints. In thin specimens, 1.5 and 2.0 mm, the porosity incidence was higher when the joint distance was 0.6 mm. However, in 3.5 mm specimens, this incidence was high for both joint openings.

Porcelain application and simulation of firing cycle: effect on marginal misfit of implant-supported frameworks

Aim: Success of implant-supported prostheses is related to the frameworks’ passive fit, henceinaccuracies can generate stress, leading to bone resorption and rehabilitation failure. This study evaluated misfit levels of implant-supported frameworks after different coverage treatments.Methods: Twenty commercially pure titanium (CP Ti) frameworks were manufactured with 5Branemark type multi-unit abutments. Frameworks were distributed in two groups as follows: G1- porcelain application (n=10); G2 - porcelain firing cycle simulation (n=10). Using a traveling microscope, marginal misfit was measured before and after undertaking the techniques, following the single-screw test protocol. All data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey’s test (p<0.05).Results: Initial marginal misfit values were not significantly different, but both groups presented significantly higher misfit values after treatment: G1: 233.99 ìm (p=0.0003); G2: 119.75 ìm(p<0.0001). In addition, G1 presented higher misfit than G2 (p<0.0001). Conclusions: Porcelain application promoted significantly higher increase of misfit, which indicates that such procedure should be considered on misfit analysis of implant-supported prostheses.