Color stability of chemically activated reline resin after microwave disinfection: a 1-year clinical trial.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of microwave disinfection on the color stability of a hard chairside reline resin after a 1-year service period. METHODS: 40 adult patients aged between 30-75 years, who required denture reline treatment, participated in this study. Tokuyama Rebase II was used to reline complete maxillary dentures. The edentulous subjects were randomly divided into two groups (n=20) and dentures were cleansed according to two methods: CG (control group) - brushing with coconut soap and soft toothbrush; DG (disinfection group) - brushing according to previous methods and microwave disinfection once a week for 3 minutes at 650W. Color parameters in L*a*b* were recorded by spectrophotometer immediately after the reline, at 7 and 15 days, 1, 3, 6 and 9 months and 1 year post-placement. Data were analyzed by two-way repeated-measures ANOVA and Tukey tests (alpha = 0.05). RESULTS: Color alteration values of DG were significantly lower than those of CG (P<0.05). Color changes observed after 15 days were greater than values obtained at 7 days recall (P<0.05). All color changes observed for the CG were considered noticeable (between 1.5 and 3.0 NBS). In DG, color change was slight (between 0.5 and 1.5 NBS). There were statistically significant differences between L* values obtained initially and after 3 months, between 15 days and 3 months and between 15 days and 1 year (P<0.05). No significant differences were observed between group and time for the parameters a* and b*.

Effect of microwave disinfection on the surface roughness of three denture base resins after tooth brushing.

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the effect of microwave disinfection on the roughness of three heat-polymerised acrylic resins after tooth brushing. BACKGROUND: Microwave disinfection has been recommended to reduce cross-contamination. However, this procedure may also influence the physical and mechanical properties of acrylic resins. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Specimens (40 × 20 × 2 mm) of resins: Lucitone 550 (L), QC 20(QC) and Acron MC (A) were prepared and divided into four groups (n = 10): Control groups 1 (C1) and 2 (C2) - stored in water for 48 h or 7 days; Test groups 1 (MW2) and 2 (MW7) - stored in water for 48 h and disinfected (650 W for 6 min) daily for 2 or 7 days, respectively. After treatments, the specimens were placed in a tooth brushing machine at a rate of 60 reciprocal strokes per minute. The specimens were brushed with 20 000 strokes, which represent approximately 2 years of denture cleansing. The surface roughness (Ra) was evaluated before and after the tooth brushing. Data were analysed by two-way anova and Tukey Honestly Significant Difference (HSD) post hoc tests (α = 0.05). RESULTS: The data revealed significant changes between test groups for A and L resins. Comparison among resins revealed that for MW7, the roughness of A was significantly lower than that of L. After the seven microwave cycles, it could be seen that the roughness values of QC were significantly lower than those of L. CONCLUSIONS: The roughness of QC after brushing was not significantly affected by microwave disinfection. For A and L, seven microwave cycles resulted in increased roughness.

Influence of microwave disinfection on the dimensional stability of denture reline polymers.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of microwave disinfection (3 minutes at 650 W) on the dimensional stability of hard chairside reline resins (Kooliner, Tokuyama Rebase II, Ufi Gel hard, New Truliner) and one heat-polymerizing denture base resin (Lucitone 550). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A split mold with reference points was used to make specimens (50.0-mm diameter, 0.5-mm thick) from each material, divided into five test groups (n = 8). The distances between the points on the mold were measured (gold standard), and compared with those obtained from the specimens after polymerization (baseline readings) after one, two, three, and four cycles of disinfection by microwave irradiation. RESULTS: ANOVA and Tukey tests (alpha= 0.05) showed that Kooliner was significantly affected by all disinfection cycles (p < 0.05) when compared with baseline measurements. New Truliner resin was significantly affected by three and four cycles of microwave disinfection when compared with baseline measurements (p < 0.05). For Tokuyama Rebase II, Ufi Gel hard, and Lucitone 550, no significant dimensional changes were found. CONCLUSIONS: Microwave disinfection promoted shrinkage of Kooliner and New Truliner. The dimensional stability of Tokuyama Rebase II, Ufi Gel Hard, and Lucitone 550 was not affected by microwave disinfection.

Efeito do tempo e da desinfecção por micro-ondas no desempenho clínico e na quantificação de micro-organismos de um reembasador rígido / Effect of use period and microwave disinfection on clinical performance and quantification of microbial of a hard chairside reline resin

Este estudo avaliou o efeito da desinfecção por micro-ondas sobre o desempenho clínico e a quantificação de micro-organismos de um reembasador rígido em diferentes intervalos de tempo. Foram selecionados 40 pacientes de ambos os sexos com idade entre 30 e 75 anos, utilizando prótese total superior com necessidade de reembasamento. Essas próteses foram reembasadas com o material Tokuyama Rebase II. Logo após o reembasamento, foi avaliado o escoamento e a lisura do material, classificando-os em satisfatório ou insatisfatório. Em seguida, a amostra foi separada em dois grupos: grupo GC (controle) – os pacientes higienizaram sua prótese três vezes ao dia por meio de escovação com sabão de coco. Além disso, a prótese foi retirada durante a noite, ficando imersa em água e grupo GD (desinfecção por micro-ondas) – nesse grupo, além da escovação com escova dental macia e sabão de coco, foi realizada a desinfecção da prótese por micro-ondas uma vez por semana utilizando a potência de 650W e o tempo de 3 minutos. No período noturno, a prótese também foi imersa em água. O material reembasador foi avaliado por dois profissionais treinados trabalhando separadamente após 7 dias, 15 dias, 1 mês, 3 meses, 6 meses, 9 meses e 1 ano. Foram analisadas as seguintes características: estabilidade de cor, brilho, descoloração ou manchamento, irritação dos tecidos orais, separação ou fratura do material e rugosidade superficial. Além disso, foi realizada a quantificação de micro-organismos presentes na superfície interna da prótese em todos os períodos experimentais. Os dados obtidos foram analisados por análise de variância e pelos testes de Tukey e Friedman, ao nível de significância de 5%. O material apresentou lisura e escoamento satisfatórios em todas as análises após o reembasamento. As próteses reembasadas submetidas à desinfecção...

This study evaluated the effect of disinfection method on the clinical performance and quantification of microbial of a hard chairside reline resin after 1-year service period. Forty adult patients aged between 30 and 75 years, who required denture reline treatment, participated in this study. Tokuyama Rebase II was used to reline complete maxillary dentures. Immediately after the reline, assessment of the flow and smoothness was rated by the clinician as satisfactory and unsatisfactory. The edentulous subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups (n=20) and dentures were cleansed according to two methods: CG (control group)- brushing with coconut soap and soft toothbrush; DG (disinfection group)-brushing according to previous methods and microwave disinfection once a week for 3 min at 650W. Furthermore, all dentures were immersed in water at night. Evaluations were conducted by two examiners working separately. Color stability, gloss, staining or material discoloration, irritation to oral tissue, detachment or frature of material and surface roughness were assessed at 7 and 15 days, 1, 3, 6 and 9 months and 1 year post-placement. Quantitative microbial cultures were taken from the tissue side of each maxillary denture at all experimental periods. The data were analyzed by ANOVA and Friedman and Tukey tests. A 95% confindence level was used. Flow and smoothness of the material during relining were considered to be good or satisfactory in all the cases. Values color alterations of DG were significantly lower than those of CG (P<0.05). Color change observed after 15 days are greater than values obtained at 7 days recall (P<0.05). All color changes observed for the CG were considered noticeable (between 1.5 and 3.0 NBS). In disinfection group, color change was slight (between 0.5 and 1.5 NBS). There were statistically significant...

Próteses implantossuportadas parafusadas x cimentadas: qual a melhor escolha? / Screw-retained and cement-retained implant protheses: which is the best choice?

A escolha dos componentes e dos sistemas de conexões entre os implantes e as restaurações protéticas devem ser consideradas como parâmetro para o sucesso do tratamento em longo prazo. Dessa forma, este artigo apresenta uma comparação das próteses implantos suportadas parafusadas e cimentadas, enfatizando suas vantagens, desvantagens e limitações. São descritos fatores chaves para a escolha entre próteses fixadas por parafusos ou próteses cimentadas: reversibilidade, passividade, retenção, oclusão, estética e custo.

The choice of the restorative components and the connection system between the implants and the restorations must be considered aparamount factor for long-term success. Thus, this article presentsa comparison of screw-retained and cement-retained implant prostheses. The emphasis is advantages, disadvantages and limitations of both fixation methods. Important factors to make the choice between them are described: retrievability, passivity of the framework, retention, occlusion, esthetics and cost.