Fatigue resistance of monolithic and multilayer zirconia crowns using veneer layering or CAD-on technique.

This study aims to evaluate the fatigue resistance of monolithic zirconia (Yz) and multilayer ceramic structures using the CAD-on technique in different thicknesses. Fifty (N=50) standardized single crowns preparations were made in fiberglass-reinforced epoxy resin (NEMA grade G10), digitalized, and restorations were machined in CAD-CAM, composing 5 groups (n= 10): Control: 1.5 mm (milled zirconia framework + manual layered porcelain); Yz monolithic 1.5 mm; Yz monolithic 1.0 mm; CAD-on 1.5 mm; and CAD-on 1.0 mm (milled zirconia framework 0.5 mm thickness bonded by a low fuse ceramic to a milled lithium disilicate layer of 1.0 mm or 0.5 mm, respectively). The G10 bases were conditioned with 10% hydrofluoric acid; the crowns were air abraded with 110 µm alumina particles; and then luted onto each other with self-adhesive resin cement. A cyclic fatigue test was performed (initial load: 400N for 10,000 cycles, frequency of 20 Hz, step size of 200N) until failure, and the data was submitted to a survival statistical analysis. No failures were observed at Yz monolithic 1.5 mm. High and similar performance was observed for Cad-On groups and Yz monolithic 1.0 mm. The control group depicted the worst behavior. The Weibull modulus of CAD-on 1.5 mm was higher than the control while being similar to the other conditions. Both the monolithic systems and the CAD-on technique showed high and similar fatigue fracture behavior and survival rates, which were also higher than the control bilayer system. Both systems reduced the occurrence of delamination failures, making them suitable for clinical use.

Effect of preheating and ultrasound application of resin-based luting agents on the failure load of a lithium disilicate glass-ceramic.

PURPOSE: To assess the effect of preheating resin-based materials and ultrasound application on the failure load of a lithium disilicate glass-ceramic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ninety ceramic specimens were produced (14×12×1.0 mm) and divided into 9 groups (n = 10) to be bonded to a dentin analog (Nema G10) with light-cured luting agent (LC), flowable resin composite (FL), and supra-nano filled resin composite (SN), as follows: LC/R - LC at room temperature; LC/P - preheated LC; LC/P/U - preheated LC and Ultrasound; FL/R - FL at room temperature; FL/P - preheated FL; FL/P/U - preheated FL and Ultrasound; SN/R - SN at room temperature; SN/P - preheated SN; SN/P/U - preheated SN and Ultrasound. The failure load test was performed in a universal testing machine with the aid of acoustic detection. The data was analyzed with two-way ANOVA (for failure load) and Weibull statistics (Weibull modulus - m and characteristic strength, based on 95% confidence intervals - CI). RESULTS: The analyses of failure load revealed no statistically significant difference among groups considering the type of luting agent (P = 0.075; F = 2,673), the application method (P = 0.772; F = 2,259), and the interaction between them (P = 0.297; F = 1,248). The characteristic strength did not show differences among groups (95% CI). The m, which indicates structural reliability, showed lower values for SN/P/U and SN/P, with a difference from other selected groups (95% CI). CONCLUSION: Preheating of resin-based materials and ultrasound application did not affect the failure load of lithium disilicate glass-ceramic. Lower reliability was observed with supra-nano filled resin composite.

Fatigue resistance of monolithic and multilayer zirconia crowns using veneer layering or CAD-on technique

Abstract This study aims to evaluate the fatigue resistance of monolithic zirconia (Yz) and multilayer ceramic structures using the CAD-on technique in different thicknesses. Fifty (N=50) standardized single crowns preparations were made in fiberglass-reinforced epoxy resin (NEMA grade G10), digitalized, and restorations were machined in CAD-CAM, composing 5 groups (n= 10): Control: 1.5 mm (milled zirconia framework + manual layered porcelain); Yz monolithic 1.5 mm; Yz monolithic 1.0 mm; CAD-on 1.5 mm; and CAD-on 1.0 mm (milled zirconia framework 0.5 mm thickness bonded by a low fuse ceramic to a milled lithium disilicate layer of 1.0 mm or 0.5 mm, respectively). The G10 bases were conditioned with 10% hydrofluoric acid; the crowns were air abraded with 110 μm alumina particles; and then luted onto each other with self-adhesive resin cement. A cyclic fatigue test was performed (initial load: 400N for 10,000 cycles, frequency of 20 Hz, step size of 200N) until failure, and the data was submitted to a survival statistical analysis. No failures were observed at Yz monolithic 1.5 mm. High and similar performance was observed for Cad-On groups and Yz monolithic 1.0 mm. The control group depicted the worst behavior. The Weibull modulus of CAD-on 1.5 mm was higher than the control while being similar to the other conditions. Both the monolithic systems and the CAD-on technique showed high and similar fatigue fracture behavior and survival rates, which were also higher than the control bilayer system. Both systems reduced the occurrence of delamination failures, making them suitable for clinical use.

Resumo Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o comportamento à fadiga de estruturas cerâmicas monolíticas de zircônia (Yz) e multicamadas utilizando a técnica CAD-on em diferentes espessuras. Cinquenta (N=50) preparos unitários padronizados foram confeccionados em resina epóxi reforçada com fibra de vidro (NEMA grau G10), digitalizados e as restaurações usinadas em CAD-CAM, compondo 5 grupos (n= 10): Controle: 1,5 mm (estrutura de zircônia fresada + porcelana estratificada manualmente); Yz monolítica 1,5 mm; Yz monolítica 1,0 mm; CAD-on em 1,5 mm; e CAD-on 1,0 mm (estrutura de zircônia fresada com 0,5 mm de espessura ligada por uma cerâmica de baixa fusão a uma camada de dissilicato de lítio fresado de 1,0 mm ou 0,5 mm, respectivamente). As bases do G10 foram condicionadas com ácido fluorídrico a 10%; as coroas foram jateadas com partículas de alumina de 110 μm; e então cimentadas uma sobre a outra com cimento resinoso autoadesivo. Foi realizado um teste de fadiga cíclica (carga inicial: 400N para 10.000 ciclos, frequência de 20 Hz, step de 200N) até a falha, e os dados foram submetidos a uma análise estatística de sobrevivência. Nenhuma falha foi observada para Yz monolítica de 1,5 mm. Desempenho alto e semelhante foi observado para os grupos Cad-On e Yz monolítica 1,0 mm. O grupo controle apresentou o pior comportamento. O módulo de Weibull do CAD-on 1,5 mm foi maior que o grupo controle, sendo semelhante às outras condições. Tanto os sistemas monolíticos quanto a técnica CAD-on apresentaram alto e semelhante desempenho mecânico e taxas de sobrevivência, que também foram superiores ao sistema bicamada de controle. Ambos os sistemas reduziram a ocorrência de falhas de delaminação, tornando-os adequados para uso clínico.

Do preheated composite resin or adhesive resin layer strengthen the feldspar ceramic?

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Preheated composite resin and adhesive coating have been recommended as luting agents for ceramic veneers; however, information about the mechanical behavior of feldspathic porcelain veneers after using these methods is still limited. PURPOSE: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the influence of the use of preheated composite resin or an adhesive resin layer on the strengthening of a feldspathic porcelain. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Feldspathic porcelain disks were fabricated (N=210), etched (10% hydrofluoric acid for 90 seconds), and bonded according to resin-based luting agents (30 per group) for the biaxial flexural strength tests: photopolymerized resin cement, flowable composite resin, preheated composite resin, with or without previous adhesive coating. Characteristic strength and Weibull modulus were calculated. The viscosity of the luting agents was measured by using isothermal analyses. Finite element analysis simulated the flexural test. Fractographic and bonded interfaces were observed. RESULTS: The use of preheated composite resin led to the lowest stress levels in the feldspathic porcelain veneers. However, it did not increase the ceramic strengthening compared with other luting agents, as higher values were observed with flowable composite resin (P<.05). The use of an adhesive resin layer had no significant effect on ceramic strengthening when associated with preheated composite resin or resin cement (P>.05). Preheated composite resin presented the highest viscosity and led to incomplete filling of the porcelain surface irregularities. Failures originated on the ceramic surface subjected to tensile stress and were typically associated with pores at the ceramic-luting agent interface. CONCLUSIONS: The use of preheated composite resin or an adhesive resin layer did not have a positive effect on strengthening feldspathic porcelain.

Influência de diferentes silanos na resistência de união entre cerâmica de dissilicato de lítio e cimento resinoso / Influence of different silanes on the bond strength between lithium disilicate and resin cement

Objetivo: O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o uso de diferentes marcas de silano na resistência de união entre a cerâmica de dissilicato de lítio e o cimento resinoso. A hipótese nula avaliada foi que as diferentes marcas de silanos apresentariam similar resistência de união. Métodos: Foram confeccionados 80 discos de dissilicato de lítio (IPS E.max CAD) com (12 mm x 1 mm). Após a cristalização, foram incluídos em tubos de PVC com resina acrílica e polidos com lixas de carbeto de silício, sob irrigação com água. Após aplicação de ácido hidrofluorídrico 10%, foram lavados e secos e divididos aleatoriamente em 4 grupos para aplicação do silano (n=20). S-Y: Yller; S-M: Monobond N; S-U: Ultradent; S-DS: Dentsply Sirona. Uma matriz de silicone com 4 orifícios foi confecionada e preenchida posteriormente com o cimento resinoso (Multilink N) para realização do teste de microcilhamento (EMIC) e os dados foram avaliados pelo teste one-way ANOVA. Resultados: Análise de variância mostrou que não houveram diferenças estatísticas nos valores médios entre os grupos de tratamento (p=0,404). A média e desvio padrão (DP) da resistência de união (MPa) nos grupos foram: S-Y: 26,9 (6,3); S-M: 28,3 (5,8); S-U: 29,0 (8,0); S-DS: 31,8 (11,0). Conclusões: As diferentes marcas de silano avaliadas apresentaram resistência de união similar entre si. Porém, a aplicação de silano é fundamental para obter melhorias na resistência de união(AU)

Objective: To evaluate the use of different brands of silane in the bond strength between lithium disilicate and resin cement. The null hypothesis evaluated was that the different brands of silanes would present similar bond strength. Methods: 80 lithium disilicate discs (IPS E.max CAD) were made with 12 mm in diameter x 1 mm in thickness. After crystallization, they were included in PVC tubes with acrylic resin and polished with silicon carbide sandpaper, under irrigation with water, creating a smooth and flat surface and randomly divided into 4 groups (n = 20). G1: Yller; G2: Monobond N; G3: Ultradent; G4: Dentsply Sirona. The samples were stored for 24h in distilled water for subsequent microcutting testing. One-way analysis of variance was used to obtain the results. Results: Analysis of variance showed that there were no statistical differences in the mean values between the treatment groups (p = 0.404). The mean and standard deviation (SD) of the bond strength (MPa) in the groups were: G1: 26.9 (6.3); G2: 28.3 (5.8); G3: 29.0 (8.0); G4: 31.8 (11.0). Conclusions: The different brands of silane evaluated showed similar bond strength. However, application of silane is essential to obtain improvements in bond strength(AU)

Obtaining optimal esthetics with veneered zirconia and lithium disilicate frameworks on substrates of different colors.

OBJECTIVE: This study sought to describe the clinical and laboratory procedures and to discuss aspects involved in obtaining satisfactory esthetics on substrates presenting different colors. CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS: This case report describes the clinical and laboratory procedures for obtaining an optimal esthetic result using different ceramic framework materials veneered with feldspathic ceramic over substrates of different colors. Zirconia frameworks were used for darkened substrates and were reinforced with lithium disilicate for substrates with minimal discoloration. The same feldspathic veneering ceramic was applied to provide similar translucency and color for favorable esthetics. CONCLUSIONS: The materials explored in the present case report presented favorable aesthetic results in masking darkened substrates. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Clinicians should consider the condition and color of the substrate when selecting the restorative material for masking such a condition.

Cyclic contact fatigue resistance of ceramics for monolithic and multilayer dental restorations.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the cyclic contact fatigue resistance and failure mode of ceramics for monolithic and multilayer restorations. METHODS: Ceramic structures (10 mm × 1.8 mm) were fabricated as follows (n = 28): (1) CAD-on- trilayer structure composed of Y-TZP (yttria stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal- IPS e.max ZirCAD) infrastructure, fusion glass-ceramic (IPS e.max CAD Crystall/Connect) and lithium disilicate-based glass-ceramic (IPS e.max CAD); (2) ZFC- bilayer structure composed of Y-TZP infrastructure veneered by a fluorapatite glass-ceramic (IPS e.max Ceram); (3) LDC- monolithic lithium-disilicate glass-ceramic (IPS e.max CAD); and (4) YZW- monolithic Y-TZP (Zenostar Zr Translucent). All ceramics structures were bonded to a dentin analog substrate (G10). Specimens were submitted to cyclic contact fatigue test in a pneumatic cycling machine with 80 N load and 2 Hz frequency in distilled water at 37 °C. Test was interrupted after 104, 105, 5 × 105 and 106 cycles and the presence or absence of failure was recorded. Fatigue data were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier (log rank) and Holm-Sidak tests (α = 0.05). The relationship between the type of crack leading to failure and the experimental group was analyzed using chi-square test (α = 0.05). RESULTS: There was no statistical difference between CAD-on and YZW groups (p = 0.516), which presented the highest survival rates after cyclic loading, followed by ZFC and LDC groups (p < 0.01). There was a significant relationship between type of crack and experimental group (p < 0.001). LDC specimens showed the greatest frequency of radial cracks, while cone cracks were more prevalent for ZFC and CAD-on specimens. SIGNIFICANCE: Monolithic Y-TZP (YZW) showed similar fatigue resistance to CAD-on multilayer specimens, but different failure mode. Monolithic lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (LDC) and Y-TZP conventionally veneered by glass-ceramic (ZFC) showed lower survival time under fatigue.

Fracture Load and Failure Mode of CAD-on Ceramic Structures.

This study evaluated the fracture load (Lf) and the failure mode of CAD-on (Ivoclar Vivadent) ceramic structures, testing the hypotheses that Lf of multilayer structures is governed by the veneering ceramic strength and that chipping is more frequent in multilayer than monolithic structures. Disc-shaped specimens were fabricated as follows: CAD-on- trilayer structure composed of Y-TZP (yttria stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal- IPS e.max ZirCAD) infrastructure, fusion glass-ceramic (IPS e.max CAD Crystall/Connect) and lithium disilicate-based glass-ceramic (IPS e.max CAD); YLD- bilayer structure composed of Y-TZP infrastructure and fluorapatite layering ceramic (IPS e.max Ceram); LDC- monolithic lithium-disilicate glass-ceramic (IPS e.max CAD); and YZW- monolithic Y-TZP (Zenostar Zr Translucent). The specimens were loaded in compression until failure and fracture surfaces were evaluated using fractographic principles. Lf values were statistically analyzed using the Weibull statistics, Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests (a= 0.05). YZW (1329 N) and CAD-on (1085 N) showed the greatest Lf median values, followed by YLD (832 N) and LDC (421 N). All monolithic structures (LDC and YZW) fractured catastrophically and all YLD structures failed by chipping. The CAD-on technique seems to be a very promising fabrication process because it showed high Lf, similar to monolithic zirconia, and small chipping rate.

Resistência da união de restaurações confeccionadas com sistemas adesivos universais em dentes acometidos por erosão ácida / Bond strength of restorations made using universal adhesive systems in teeth subjected to acid erosion

Objetivos: Avaliar a resistência adesiva de diferentes sistemas adesivos universais em esmalte e dentina erodidos. Métodos: As unidades experimentais foram compostas por 30 fragmentos de esmalte bovino e 30 fragmentos de dentina bovina divididos aleatoriamente em três grupos experimentais de acordo com os sistemas adesivos universais utilizados (n = 10): Single Bond Universal (3M ESPE), Peak Universal (Ultradent) e Ambar Universal (FGM). Previamente as restaurações, os fragmentos de esmalte e dentina foram submetidos à desafio erosivo em ácido cítrico a 0,3% (pH = 2,6) durante cinco minutos, quatro vezes por dia por cinco dias. Um cilindro de resina composta (Forma, Ultradent) com 2mm de diâmetro foi construído em cima de cada fragmento. A resistência ao cisalhamento foi avaliada em máquina de ensaio universal (1mm/min). Os valores obtidos de resistência da união (MPa) foram analisados por ANOVA dois fatores e teste de Bonferroni (α=0,05). Resultados: Não houve diferença significativa entre os sistemas adesivos testados no mesmo substrato. O esmalte apresentou maiores valores de resistência da união que a dentina. Houve predomínio da falha coesiva em resina no esmalte e falha adesiva na dentina. Conclusão: Os sistemas adesivos universais testados apresentaram resistência adesiva semelhantes entre si dentro do mesmo substrato erodido(AU)

Objectives: To evaluate the strength of different universal adhesive systems in enamel and eroded dentine. Materials and Methods: The experimental units were composed of 30 bovine enamel fragments and 30 bovine dentin fragments randomly divided into three experimental groups of enamel and three groups of dentin. The enamel and dentin samples were submitted to erosive challenge and procedures adhesion with adhesive systems divided into three levels according with universal adhesive systems used (n = 10): Single Bond Universal (3M ESPE), Peak Universal (Ultradent) and Ambar Universal (FGM). Previous the restorations, the enamel and dentin fragments were submitted to erosive challenge in 0.3% citric acid (pH = 2.6) for five minutes, four times per day in five days. A composite resin (Forma, Ultradent) cylinder with 2mm diameter was build-up in each fragment. The shear strength was evaluated in a universal test machine (1mm / min). The obtained values of bond strength (MPa) were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Bonferroni test (α = 0.05). Results: There was no significant difference between adhesive systems tested on the same substrate. The enamel presented higher values of bond strength than dentin. There was a predominance of cohesive failure in resin in enamel and adhesive failure in dentin. Conclusions: The universal adhesive systems tested showed similar adhesive strength in the same eroded substrate(AU)

Comparação da resistência de união ao cisalhamento de dois diferentes sistemas adesivos: estudo in vitro / Comparison of shear bond strength of two different adhesive systems: an in vitro study

Objetivos: O presente estudo buscou avaliar a resistência de união ao cisalhamento de dois sistemas adesivos aplicados em diferentes quantidades de camadas em amostras de esmalte e dentina bovina. Métodos: Os fatores estudados foram os sistemas adesivos em dois níveis: Single Bond Universal e Single Bond 2. As amostras experimentais foram compostas por 30 fragmentos de esmalte bovino (n=5) e 30 fragmentos de dentina bovina (n=5) divididos aleatoriamente em 2 grupos experimentais de esmalte e dois grupos de dentina, sendo esses subdivididos em 3 modos de aplicação do sistema adesivo em 1, 2 ou 3 camadas. Resultados: Os adesivos Single Bond 2 e Single Bond Universal, quando aplicados em 1 ou 3 camadas em dentina ou esmalte apresentaram similaridade estatística (p= 0,8726). Já quando comparamos o sistema adesivo Single Bond 2 e Single Bond Universal em substrato dentinário a aplicação de 2 camadas do sistema adesivo implicam em aumento da resistência adesiva estatisticamente significante (p=0,000) para o grupo Single Bond Universal aplicado em dentina. Conclusão: O adesivo Single Bond Universal apresentou melhor resistência adesiva que o adesivo Single Bond 2 quando aplicados em duas camadas em substrato dentina. Para o substrato esmalte, ambos os sistemas adesivos são efetivos independente do número de camadas aplicadas(AU)

Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the shear bond strength of two adhesive systems applied in different amounts of enamel and bovine dentin layers. Methods: The factors studied were adhesive systems at two levels: Single Bond Universal and Single Bond 2. The experimental samples were composed of 30 bovine enamel fragments (n = 5) and 30 bovine dentin fragments (n = 5) randomly divided into two experimental groups of enamel and two groups of dentin, subdivided into 3 different application modes adhesive system in 1, 2 or 3 layers. Results: The Single Bond 2 and Universal Bond adhesives, when applied in one or three layers in to the dentin or enamel, presented statistical similarity (p=0.8726). When comparing the Single Bond 2 and Single Bond Universal adhesive system in the dentin substrate, the application of two layers of the adhesive system implies an increase in the statistically significant adhesive resistance (p=0,000) for the Universal Single Bond group applied to dentin. Conclusion: The Single Bond Universal adhesive presented a higher adhesive strength than Single Bond 2 adhesive when applied in two layers on dentin substrate. For the enamel substrate, both adhesive systems are effective regardless of the number of layers applied

Substrate masking ability of bilayer and monolithic ceramics used for complete crowns and the effect of association with an opaque resin-based luting agent.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the substrate masking ability of different ceramic systems used for complete crowns and assess the influence of their association with an opaque resin-based luting agent (OLA). METHODS: Eleven ceramic groups were tested (n=10). Bilayer groups were: ZrPc - zirconia+porcelain; CAD-onHT - zirconia+high translucent lithium disilitace; CAD-onLT - zirconia+low translucent lithium disilicate; LDPc - high opaque lithium disilicate+porcelain. Monolithic groups were: TZ - high translucent zirconia; TLS - translucent, zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate; HTLS - high translucent, zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate; LTLD - low translucent lithium disilicate; HTLD - high translucent lithium disilitace; LGC - leucite-reinforced glass ceramic; FC - feldsphatic ceramic. The substrates adopted were resin composites shaded A1 (control), A3.5 and C4; coppery and silvery metals. Color differences (ΔE00) and translucency parameter (TP00) were assessed with the CIEDE2000 formula. ΔE00 was obtained assessing the ceramic influence only and in association with OLA. RESULTS: Zirconia groups presented lower ΔE00 and TP00. CAD-on structures associated to OLA led to the lower ΔE00 when tested over metals. ΔE00 for LDPc were similar to zirconia when associated to OLA. Monolithic groups presented significant higher ΔE00 and TP00 compared to bilayers, with ΔE00 below the acceptability threshold only when associated to OLA over substrate shade A3.5. CONCLUSIONS: Ceramic type and the white-opaque resin-based luting agent presented a significant effect on the substrate masking ability. All the discolored substrates tested are adequately masked with veneered zirconia or with LDPc (preferably associated to OLA). The CAD-on technique associated with OLA improved the masking ability over metallic substrates.

Effect of Surface Coating on Bond Strength between Etched Feldspar Ceramic and Resin-Based Luting Agents.

This study evaluated adhesive protocols (silane, silane and unfilled resin, and universal adhesive) of bond strength between feldspar ceramic and resin-based luting agents (RBLAs). Thirty ceramic disks were embedded into acrylic resin, polished, etched, and randomly divided into 6 groups: S-RC: silane (S) and light-cured resin cement (RC) (RelyX Veneer; 3M ESPE); SB-RC: S followed by bond (B) (Clearfil SE Bond, Kuraray) and RC; UA-RC: universal adhesive (UA) (Single Bond Universal; 3M ESPE) and RC; flowable composite resin (F) was used on groups S-F, SB-F, and UA-F, and luting agent cylinders were built. The response variables (n=20) were microshear bond strength (MPa), characteristic strength (σ0 , MPa), and Weibull modulus (m). The RC groups presented similar bond strengths regardless of whether or not bond was used. The S-F group with only silane application showed the highest bond strength, while the universal adhesive showed the lowest bond strength. The reliability was only affected in the UA-RC group, which was lower than the S-F group. Silane application is fundamental since the universal adhesive only decreased the bond strength between the feldspar ceramic and the RBLAs. Overall, the use of unfilled resin did not positively influence bond strength.

Feldspar Ceramic Strength and The Reinforcing Effect by Adhesive Cementation Under Accelerated Aging.

This study evaluated the effect of the accelerated artificial aging (AAA) on feldspar ceramic strength and the reinforcing effect promoted by adhesive cementation with resin luting agent. One hundred twenty feldspar ceramic disks were obtained. Sixty disks were acid-etched, silanized, and coated with an experimental resin luting agent simulating the adhesive luting procedures. Four groups were created (n=30): uncoated ceramic (control group), uncoated ceramic submitted to AAA, ceramic coated with resin luting agent, and coated ceramic submitted to AAA. Biaxial flexural testing with ball-on-ring setup was carried out. Biaxial flexural strength (s bf , MPa), characteristic strength (s 0 , MPa), and Weibull modulus (m) were calculated for axial positions z=0 (ceramic surface) and z=-t2 (luting agent surface). Data of s bf at positions z=0 and z=-t2 were separately submitted to statistical analyses (a=0.05). The uncoated ceramic submitted to AAA had no significant difference in s bf and s 0 compared with the control group. Resin coating of the ceramic increased s bf and s 0 at z=0. The AAA increased the s bf and s 0 for the resin-coated ceramic specimens at z=0 and also the s 0 at axial position z=-t2. The structural reliability at z=0 and z=-t2 was not influenced by the variables tested. In conclusion, resin coating improved the mechanical strength of the feldspar ceramic. The AAA procedure was not effective in aging the uncoated or resin-coated feldspar ceramic specimens.

Lesões cervicais não-cariosas de abfração: prevalência e relação com bruxismo do sono / Non-carious abfraction cervical lesions: prevalence and relationship with sleep bruxism

As lesões cervicais não cariosas (LCNCs) são caracterizadas pela perda da estrutura dentária localizada na região próxima a junção cemento-esmalte. Considerando que uma das possíveis etiologias das LCNCs é a sobrecarga oclusal, torna-se importante a compreensão da relação entre a prevalência destas lesões e os fatores associados com o bruxismo do sono. Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de LCNCs do tipo abfração e sua relação com o diagnóstico positivo de bruxismo do sono em uma amostra de pacientes da IMED e CEOM. Metodologia: Este foi um estudo clínico do tipo transversal, onde foi realizada avaliação observacional em uma amostra de 25 pacientes de ambos os sexos, com idade entre 20 e 62 anos. O diagnóstico de bruxismo do sono foi realizado através de um questionário e exame clínico intra-oral. Enquanto o diagnóstico de abfração foi realizado por meio de exame clínico intra-bucal com auxílio de sonda exploradora e milimetrada. Foram utilizados o teste exato de Fisher e Mann-Whitney para análise estatística (α=0,05). Resultados: A prevalência de lesões de abfração na amostra total de dentes foi de 5,64%, sendo significativamente maior em pacientes bruxômanos (8,83%) do que em pacientes sem bruxismo (1,38%) (p=0,017). A presença de bruxismo foi associada à presença de abfrações (p=0,012). Conclusão: O diagnóstico positivo do bruxismo do sono é um fator de risco, aumentando consideravelmente a chance de o paciente apresentar LCNCs do tipo abfração(AU)

Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL) are characterized by tooth structure loss located near the cement-enamel junction. Considering one of the possible etiologies of NCCL and occlusal overload, it becomes important to understand the relationship between the prevalence of these lesions and overhead factors in the oral environment. Objective: Evaluate the prevalence of the abfraction type of NCCL and its relationship with the positive diagnosis of sleep bruxism in a sample of patients of IMED and CEOM. Methodology: This was a clinical cross-sectional study, which was conducted an observational evaluation of a 25 patients sample of both genders, aged between 20 and 62 years. The diagnosis of sleep bruxism was conducted through a questionnaire and intra-oral clinical examination. The diagnosis of abfraction was performed through intra-oral clinical examination with the help of exploitative and millimetric probe. It was used Fisher's exact test and Mann-Whitney test for statistical analysis (α=0.05). Results: The prevalence of abrasion damage to the total sample of teeth was 5.64%, being significantly higher in patients whose have bruxism (8.83%) than in patients without bruxism (1.38%) (p=0.017). The presence of bruxism was associated with the presence of abfraction (p=0.012). Conclusion: It was concluded that the positive diagnosis of sleep bruxism is a risk factor, increasing considerable the possibility of the patient presenting the abfraction type of NCCL(AU)

Eficácia e segurança da sedação consciente com óxido nitroso no tratamento pediátrico odontológico: uma revisão de estudos clínicos / Effectiveness and safety of nitrous oxide in pediatric dentistry: a review of clinical studies

Objetivo: analisar a utilização da sedação consciente com óxido nitroso/oxigênio, sua eficácia e segurança durante o tratamento pediátrico. Métodos: foi realizada busca nas bases de dados do Pubmed/Medline e manual nas principais revistas da área. Todavia, não avaliando somente eficácia e segurança, mas também, comparando a sedação com óxido nitroso com demais técnicas tradicionais, sendo usada como complemento de técnicas ou analisando diferenças na aplicação do óxido nitroso. Resultados: os estudos demonstraram que a sedação consciente foi eficaz no tratamento odontopediátrico e segura quando realizada por profissionais treinados para exercer esta aplicação em determinados pacientes, sendo estes corretamente avaliados quanto a estarem aptos a receber a sedação. Nos demais resultados, foi obtido bom atendimento, com diminuição do choro e estado de alerta da criança, ao combinar, por exemplo, manejo comportamental com óxido nitroso, o medo diminuiu ainda mais, entretanto, não foi apresentado efeitos analgésicos na maioria dos casos e não houve diminuição no tempo de consulta com o uso do óxido nitroso, embora, também não requereu maior número de seções. Conclusão: A sedação consciente com oxido nitroso foi uma técnica segura e eficaz para utilização em crianças, desde que o profissional seja habilitado e a criança apta para passar pelo processo de sedação inalatória(AU)

Objective: to analyze the use of conscious sedation with nitrous oxide / oxygen, its efficacy and safety during pediatric treatment. Methods: we searched the Pubmed/Medline databases and searched the main journals in the area. However, not only evaluating efficacy and safety, but also comparing sedation with nitrous oxide with other traditional techniques, being used as a complement to techniques or analyzing differences in the application of nitrous oxide. Results: the studies demonstrated that conscious sedation was effective in pediatric dentistry and safe when performed by professionals trained to exercise this application in certain patients, being correctly evaluated in terms of being able to receive sedation. In the other results, good care was obtained, with decreased crying and alertness of the child, by combining, for example, behavioral management with nitrous oxide, fear decreased even more, however, no analgesic effects were present in most cases and there was no decrease in the time of consultation with the use of nitrous oxide, although it did not require a greater number of sections. Conclusion: Conscious sedation with nitrous oxide was a safe and effective technique for use in children, provided that the professional is qualified and the child is able to undergo the process of inhalation sedation(AU)

Sequência clínica em reabilitação oral / Clinical protocol in oral rehabilitation

O objetivo da coluna foi apresentar a sequência de reabilitação oral de um caso clínico complexo com necessidade de intervenção multidisciplinar. foi realizado o planejamento e então a reabilitação temporária obtida a partir do enceramento de diagnóstico. A coluna apresenta a confecção das restaurações provisórias em ambas as arcadas, e posterior a realização das próteses cerâmicas na mandíbula.

The aim of the column was present the sequence of oral rehabilitation of a complex case with requirement for multidisciplinary intervention. The planning was made and then the interim rehabilitation was obtained guided by diagnostic waxing. The column presents the interim making in both arches, and posterior the obtaining of the ceramic restorations in the mandible.

Reabilitação oral ­ parte 2: prótese total implantossuportada na mandíbula associada a próteses cerâmicas na maxila / Oral rehabilitation ­ part 2: mandibular implant-supported denture associated to maxillary ceramic dental prostheses

A presente coluna teve como objetivo apresentar um relato de caso clínico de reabilitação oral envolvendo diferentes possibilidades em prótese dentária: uma prótese total fixa implantossuportada (PTF) na mandíbula; e restaurações cerâmicas com infraestruturas de dissilicato de lítio sobre os dentes remanescentes e infraestruturas de zircônia sobre os implantes. O tratamento foi desenvolvido em quatro etapas: I) restabelecimento da dimensão vertical de oclusão (DVO); II) PTF na mandíbula; III) reabilitação temporária superior; e IV) próteses cerâmicas superiores. A coluna foi dividida em duas partes: 1) etapas I, II e III; e 2) etapa IV. Após o acompanhamento clínico de quatro anos da PTf na mandíbula e seis meses das próteses cerâmicas superiores, a reabilitação apresentou-se satisfatória do ponto de vista estético e funcional.

The purpose of this column was to report a clinical case of oral rehabilitation involving different possibilities in dental prosthesis: a fixed implant-supported denture (FID) on the jaw; and ceramic restorations with lithium disilicate frameworks on the remaining teeth and zirconia frameworks on the implants. The treatment was developed in four steps: i) reestablishment of the vertical occlusion dimension (VOD); ii) FID on the jaw; (iii) maxillary tempo-rary rehabilitation; and iv) ceramic prostheses on the maxillary. The column was divided into two parts: 1) steps i, ii and iii; and 2) step iv. After the four-year of fID clinical follow-up and six months of the superior ceramic prostheses, the rehabilitation was considered aesthetic and functional satisfactory.

Ceramic strengthening by tuning the elastic moduli of resin-based luting agents.

OBJECTIVE: Resin-based luting agents (RBLAs) with tuned elastic moduli (E) were prepared and their influence on the strengthening, reliability, and mode of failure of luted feldspar ceramic was investigated. METHODS: RBLAs with low E (2.6GPa), intermediate E (6.6GPa), and high E (13.3GPa) were prepared and used to coat acid-etched ceramic disks. Positive (untreated ceramic) and negative (acid-etched ceramic) control groups were tested. The response variables (n=30) were biaxial flexural strength (σbf, MPa), characteristic strength (σ0, MPa), and Weibull modulus at the ceramic surface (z=0) and luting agent surface (z=-t2). A 3D finite element analysis simulated the biaxial flexural test. Fractographic analysis and morphology of the bonded interfaces were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy. RESULTS: The RBLAs improved σbf and σ0 at z=0, particularly those with intermediate and high E, whereas the mechanical reliability was only affected in the negative control. At z=-t2, differences between all RBLAs were observed but the structural reliability was independent of the RBLA tested. Increasing E of the RBLA was associated with increased stress concentration at the RBLA and reduced stresses reaching the ceramic. Failures originated on the ceramic surface at the ceramic-cement interface. In the high E group, failure sometimes originated from the RBLA free surface. All RBLAs completely filled the ceramic irregularities. SIGNIFICANCE: Increased E of the RBLA reduced the variability of strength, the stress reaching the ceramic structure, and sometimes altered the origin of failure. The use of high E RBLAs seems beneficial for luting feldspar ceramics.

Reabilitação oral ­ parte 1: prótese total implantossuportada na mandíbula associada a próteses cerâmicas na maxila / Oral rehabilitation ­ part 1: mandibular implant-supported denture associated to maxillary ceramic dental prostheses

A presente coluna teve como objetivo apresentar um relato de caso clínico de reabilitação oral envolvendo diferentes possibilidades em prótese dentária: uma prótese total fixa implantossuportada (PTF) na mandíbula; e restaurações cerâmicas com infraestruturas de dissilicato de lítio sobre os dentes remanescentes e infraestruturas de zircônia sobre os implantes. O tratamento foi desenvolvido em quatro etapas: i) restabelecimento da dimensão vertical de oclusão (DVO); ii) PTF na mandíbula; iii) reabilitação temporária superior; e iv) próteses cerâmicas superiores. A coluna foi dividida em duas partes: 1) etapas i, ii e iii; e 2) etapa iv. Após o acompanhamento clínico de quatro anos da PTF na mandíbula e seis meses das próteses cerâmicas superiores, a reabilitação apresentou-se satisfatória do ponto de vista estético e funcional.

The purpose of this column was to present a clinical case report of oral rehabilitation involving different possibilities in dental prosthesis: a fixed implant-supported denture (FD) on the jaw; and ceramic restorations with lithium disilicate frameworks on the remaining teeth and zirconia frameworks on the implants. The treatment was developed in four steps: i) reestablishment of the vertical occlusion dimension (OVD); ii) FD on the jaw; (iii) maxil-lary temporary rehabilitation; and iv) ceramic prostheses on the maxillary. The column was divided into two parts: 1) steps i, ii and iii; and 2) step iv. After the four-year of FD clinical follow-up and six months of the superior ceramic prostheses, the rehabilitation was considered aesthetic and functional satisfactory.

Reliability and mode of failure of bonded monolithic and multilayer ceramics.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the reliability of monolithic and multilayer ceramic structures used in the CAD-on technique (Ivoclar), and the mode of failure produced in ceramic structures bonded to a dentin analog material (NEMA-G10). METHODS: Ceramic specimens were fabricated as follows (n=30): CAD-on- trilayer structure (IPS e.max ZirCAD/IPS e.max Crystall./Connect/IPS e.max CAD); YLD- bilayer structure (IPS e.max ZirCAD/IPS e.max Ceram); LDC- monolithic structure (IPS e.max CAD); and YZW- monolithic structure (Zenostar Zr Translucent). All ceramic specimens were bonded to G10 and subjected to compressive load in 37°C distilled water until the sound of the first crack, monitored acoustically. Failure load (Lf) values were recorded (N) and statistically analyzed using Weibull distribution, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Student-Newman-Keuls test (α=0.05). RESULTS: Lf values of CAD-on and YZW structures were statistically similar (p=0.917), but higher than YLD and LDC (p<0.01). Weibull modulus (m) values were statistically similar for all experimental groups. Monolithic structures (LDC and YZW) failed from radial cracks. Failures in the CAD-on and YLD groups showed, predominantly, both radial and cone cracks. SIGNIFICANCE: Monolithic zirconia (YZW) and CAD-on structures showed similar failure resistance and reliability, but a different fracture behavior.