CAD-FEA modeling and fracture resistance of bilayer zirconia crowns manufactured by the rapid layer technology.

In the RLT (Rapid Layer Technology), veneering ceramic and framework are fabricated by computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and then cemented to obtain the restoration. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the thickness of veneering ceramic manufactured by the RLT technique on the fracture resistance (FR) of bilayer crowns with zirconia frameworks. Twenty zirconia frameworks and twenty feldspathic posterior crowns with two different veneering ceramic occlusal thicknesses (1mm=TF1; 2mm=TF2) were manufactured using CAD/CAM system. The specimens were luted to an epoxy resin abutment with resin cement and mechanically cycled (200N and 4.5×105 Pa, 37°C, 2×106 cycles, 3Hz). The FR test was performed (10kN, 0.5mm/min), and the specimens were analyzed in a stereomicroscope. For the stress analysis (finite element analysis, FEA), a 10kN load was equal to the in vitro test, and the principal stress was evaluated. The FR data were analyzed by Student's t-test and Weibull's analysis. The thickness influenced the FR of bilayer crowns. The FR was higher in the TF2 than in the TF1 group. The TF2 group presented the highest characteristic strength compared to the group TF1. The predominant type of failure was delamination. The FEA showed higher stress concentrations below the loading application point at the veneering cement interface in the 1-mm-thick model. The bilayer crowns manufactured using the approach of 2mm of veneering ceramic promoted higher FR compared to the group with 1mm veneering ceramic. Also, the FEA showed that the veneer ceramic thickness has an effect on stress distribution in zirconia-based bilayer crowns.

Effect of three different veneering techniques on the stress distribution and in vitro fatigue behavior of core-veneer all-ceramic fixed partial dentures.

Background. The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of the veneering technique on the tensile stress distribution and survival of full-ceramic fixed dental prostheses (FDPs). Methods. A three-dimensional model of an FDP was modeled on a second premolar and a second molar with a pontic between them for finite element analysis (FEA). The groups were divided according to the veneering technique: conventional stratification, rapid layer, and CAD-on techniques. A mesh control test determined the number of elements and nodes. The materials' properties were attributed to each solid component with isotropic, homogeneous, and linear elastic behavior. For the in vitro fatigue test (n=30), the FDPs were cemented on dentin analog abutments and submitted to 2×106 mechanical cycles (100 N at 3 Hz). Results. Maximum principal stress showed that the connector between the pontic and the second molar concentrated higher stresses, regardless of the techniques: Rapid layer (6 MPa) > CAD-on (5.5 MPa) > conventional stratification (4 MPa). The conventional stratification technique concentrated high stresses at the interface between the framework and veneering ceramic (2 MPa), followed by the rapid layer (1.8 MPa) and CAD-on (1.5 MPa) techniques. The crowns fabricated using the rapid layer and CAD-on techniques exhibited a 100% survival rate, while the conventional stratification group had 0% survival. Conclusion. Even with similar stress distribution between the veneering techniques, the conventional stratification technique was more prone to failure under fatigue due to higher defects incorporated than CAD-on and rapid layer techniques.

CAD-FEA modeling and fracture resistance of bilayer zirconia crowns manufactured by the rapid layer technology

Abstract In the RLT (Rapid Layer Technology), veneering ceramic and framework are fabricated by computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and then cemented to obtain the restoration. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the thickness of veneering ceramic manufactured by the RLT technique on the fracture resistance (FR) of bilayer crowns with zirconia frameworks. Twenty zirconia frameworks and twenty feldspathic posterior crowns with two different veneering ceramic occlusal thicknesses (1mm=TF1; 2mm=TF2) were manufactured using CAD/CAM system. The specimens were luted to an epoxy resin abutment with resin cement and mechanically cycled (200N and 4.5×105 Pa, 37°C, 2×106 cycles, 3Hz). The FR test was performed (10kN, 0.5mm/min), and the specimens were analyzed in a stereomicroscope. For the stress analysis (finite element analysis, FEA), a 10kN load was equal to the in vitro test, and the principal stress was evaluated. The FR data were analyzed by Student's t-test and Weibull's analysis. The thickness influenced the FR of bilayer crowns. The FR was higher in the TF2 than in the TF1 group. The TF2 group presented the highest characteristic strength compared to the group TF1. The predominant type of failure was delamination. The FEA showed higher stress concentrations below the loading application point at the veneering cement interface in the 1-mm-thick model. The bilayer crowns manufactured using the approach of 2mm of veneering ceramic promoted higher FR compared to the group with 1mm veneering ceramic. Also, the FEA showed that the veneer ceramic thickness has an effect on stress distribution in zirconia-based bilayer crowns.

Resumo Na RLT (Rapid Layer Technology), a cerâmica de cobertura e infraestrutura são fabricados pelo Computer-Aided Design / Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD / CAM) e cimentados para obter a restauração. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito da espessura da cerâmica de cobertura fabricada pela técnica RLT na resistência à fratura (RF) de coroas bilaminadas com infraestrutura de zircônia. Vinte infraestruturas de zircônia e vinte coroas posteriores feldspáticas com duas espessuras oclusais da cerâmica de cobertura (1mm = TF1; 2mm = TF2) foram fabricadas usando o sistema CAD / CAM. Os espécimes foram cimentados em preparos de resina epóxi com cimento resinoso dual e ciclados mecanicamente (200N e 4,5×105 Pa, 37° C, 2×106 ciclos, 3Hz). O teste de RF foi realizado (10kN, 0,5mm / min) e, posteriormente, os espécimes foram analisados em estereomicroscópio. Para a análise de tensão (análise de elementos finitos, FEA), uma carga de 10kN foi aplicada igual ao teste in vitro, e a tensão principal foi avaliada. Os dados de RF foram analisados pelo teste t de Student e análise de Weibull. A espessura mostrou forte influência na RF das coroas bilaminadas. A RF foi maior em TF2 do que no grupo TF1. O grupo TF2 apresentou a maior resistência característica em relação ao grupo TF1. O tipo de falha predominante foi a delaminação. O FEA mostrou maiores concentrações de tensões abaixo do ponto de aplicação da carga, na interface cimento e cerâmica de cobertura no modelo de coroa de 1 mm de espessura. As coroas de bilaminadas confeccionadas com 2 mm de cerâmica de cobertura promoveram maior RF em comparação ao grupo com cerâmica de cobertura de 1 mm. Além disso, a FEA mostrou que a espessura da cerâmica de cobertura tem um efeito na distribuição de tensões em coroas bilaminadas à base de zircônia.

Effect of glazing application side and mechanical cycling on the biaxial flexural strength and Weibull characteristics of a Y-TZP ceramic.

OBJECTIVE: Glaze application on monolithic zirconia (Y-TZP) can be a practical approach to improve the mechanical properties of this material. Our study evaluated the effect of glazing side and mechanical cycling on the biaxial flexure strength (BFS) of a Y-TZP. METHODOLOGY: Eighty sintered Y-TZP discs (Ø:12 mm; thickness: 1.2 mm - ISO 6872) were produced and randomly assigned into eight groups (n=10), according to the factors "glazing side" (control - no glazing; GT - glaze on tensile side; GC - glaze on compression side; GTC - glaze on both sides) and "mechanical aging" (non-aged and aged, A - mechanical cycling: 1.2×106, 84 N, 3 Hz, under water at 37°C). Specimens were subjected to BFS test (1 mm/min; 1,000 Kgf load cell) and fractured surfaces were analyzed by stereomicroscopy and SEM. Hsueh's rigorous solutions were used to estimate the stress at failure of glazed specimens. Two-way ANOVA, Tukey's test (5%), and Weibull analysis were performed. RESULTS: The "glazing side", "mechanical aging" and the interaction of the factors were significant (p<0.05). Groups GC (1157.9±146.9 MPa), GT (1156.1±195.3 MPa), GTC (986.0±187.4 MPa) and GTC-A (1131.9±128.9 MPa) presented higher BFS than control groups (Tukey, 5%). Hsueh's rigorous solutions showed that the maximum tensile stress was presented in the bottom of zirconia layer, at the zirconia/glaze interface. Weibull characteristic strength (σo) of the GC was higher than all groups (p<0.05), except to GT, GTC-A and GTC, which were similar among them. The fractography showed initiation of failures from zirconia the tensile side regardless of the side of glaze application and fatigue. CONCLUSION: Glazing zirconia applied on both tensile and compression sides improves the flexural strength of Y-TZP, regardless the mechanical aging.

Effect of glazing application side and mechanical cycling on the biaxial flexural strength and Weibull characteristics of a Y-TZP ceramic

Abstract Glaze application on monolithic zirconia (Y-TZP) can be a practical approach to improve the mechanical properties of this material. Objective Our study evaluated the effect of glazing side and mechanical cycling on the biaxial flexure strength (BFS) of a Y-TZP. Methodology Eighty sintered Y-TZP discs (Ø:12 mm; thickness: 1.2 mm - ISO 6872) were produced and randomly assigned into eight groups (n=10), according to the factors "glazing side" (control - no glazing; GT - glaze on tensile side; GC - glaze on compression side; GTC - glaze on both sides) and "mechanical aging" (non-aged and aged, A - mechanical cycling: 1.2×106, 84 N, 3 Hz, under water at 37°C). Specimens were subjected to BFS test (1 mm/min; 1,000 Kgf load cell) and fractured surfaces were analyzed by stereomicroscopy and SEM. Hsueh's rigorous solutions were used to estimate the stress at failure of glazed specimens. Two-way ANOVA, Tukey's test (5%), and Weibull analysis were performed. Results The "glazing side", "mechanical aging" and the interaction of the factors were significant (p<0.05). Groups GC (1157.9±146.9 MPa), GT (1156.1±195.3 MPa), GTC (986.0±187.4 MPa) and GTC-A (1131.9±128.9 MPa) presented higher BFS than control groups (Tukey, 5%). Hsueh's rigorous solutions showed that the maximum tensile stress was presented in the bottom of zirconia layer, at the zirconia/glaze interface. Weibull characteristic strength (σo) of the GC was higher than all groups (p<0.05), except to GT, GTC-A and GTC, which were similar among them. The fractography showed initiation of failures from zirconia the tensile side regardless of the side of glaze application and fatigue. Conclusion Glazing zirconia applied on both tensile and compression sides improves the flexural strength of Y-TZP, regardless the mechanical aging.

Alternative technique for preliminary impression in edentulous patients / Técnica alternativa para moldagem preliminar de pacientes desdentados totais

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the reproducibility of the anatomic models of edentulous maxillary and mandibular arches. Material and Methods: Alginate molds of the edentulous arches of standard model were performed and the tray was placed to the special device. These models received three metal spheres on surface with two positioned on the crest of the alveolar ridge (spheres 1 and 2) and other one perpendicular to the intersection of the midpalatal suture (sphere 3) and impression was performed using alginate. The proportion powder/ liquid was measured according manufacturer for both arches. To double molding technique with alginate was necessary to uniformly relieve using an acetate film. After that, were performed the first impression and the second layer of alginate with conventional water-powder-proportion and also the second layer of alginate with altered waterpowder-proportion. The distances of each spheres wereobtained using a three-dimensional measuringmachine, and the data were analyzed byDunnet, ANOVA and Tukey tests with a significant level of 5%. Results: A comparison of the water-powderproportion showed significant differences in the maxillary archer with sphere distance between 3-2 (p< 0.0001) and 1-3(p< 0.0001). The mandibular archer showed significant differences when relief between distance 1-2 (p< 0.041). The Dunnet test showed different in 1-2 mandibular groups (p< 0.0450). Conclusion: The reline alginate techniques showed differences in results in comparison to the conventional technique, however, the proportion water/powder technique modified, decreasing the viscosity, showed satisfactory results, the relief variable showed no difference statistically significantly and the techniques proposed could be employed in clinical practice (AU)

Objetivo: O propósito deste estudo foi analisar o grau de reproducibilidade de modelos anatômicos de arcos maxilares e mandibulares. Material e Métodos: Moldes de alginato de modelos padrão desdentados foram realizados a partir do uso de uma moldeira adaptada em um dispositivo metálico. Os modelos receberam três esferas em sua superfície onde duas eram posicionadas na crista do rebordo alveolar (esferas 1 e 2) e uma outra perpendicular à interseção da rafe mediana (esfera 3) e a moldagem foi realizada com o emprego do alginato. A proporção pó e liquido foi mensurada de acordo com o fabricante do alginato para ambos os arcos. Para a técnica de moldagem dupla com alginato foi necessário fazer um alívio com filme de acetato. Após isto foi realizada a primeira moldagem e depois uma segunda camada onde empregou-se a proporção pó líquido convencional e ainda, uma outra situação onde esta proporção foi alterada. A distância entre as esferas foi medida no modelo por uso de equipamento de mensuração tridimensional e os dados foram analisados por Dunnet, Anova e teste Tukey com nível de significância em 5%. Resultados: A comparação da proporção água e pó mostrou diferença estatística significante para os arcos maxilares entre as esferas 3-2 (p< 0.0001). O arco mandibular mostrou diferenças significantes quando avaliada a distância 1-2 (p<0.041). O teste Dunnet mostrou diferenças para o grupo mandibular entre esferas 1-2 (p< 0.0450). Conclusão: A técnica de rembasamento de alginato mostrou resultados diferentes à técnica convencional, contudo a técnica de modificação da proporção água pó diminuiu a viscosidade do alginato, mostrou resultados satisfatórios, outrossim a variável alívio não mostrou diferenças estatísticas. A variação técnica proposta mostrou-se ser viável do ponto de vista clínico.(AU)

Comportamento biomecânico de estruturas multicamadas em restaurações protéticas / Biomechanical behaviour of multilayer structures in dental prosthetic

O objetivo desse trabalho foi identificar por meio da utilização de geometrias complexas (pela análise de elemento finito) e simplificadas, se novas tecnologias (sistema CAD/CAM) resultam em um comportamento biomecânico mais favorável na cerâmica de cobertura quando comparado à técnica de aplicação convencional (estratificação). Foram modelados três diferentes estruturas de prótese parcial fixa de três elementos com diferentes técnicas de fabricação: convencional, Rapid Layer (feldspática, cimento resinoso e zircônia) e CAD-on (dissilicato, material vítrio de baixa fusão e zircônia) a fim de analisar a distribuição tensão de tração gerada durante um ensaio mecânico pelo método por elementos finitos. Discos (cerâmica de cobertura e zircônia) foram unidos seguindo as três diferentes técnicas (convencional, Rapid Layere CAD-on). Foram também confeccionadas próteses parciais fixas de 3 elementos pela técnica de multicamada seguindo as mesmas configurações dos modelos utilizados na análise por elementos finitos. Essas coroas foram cicladas durante 2x106 ciclos para analisar falhas na cerâmica de cobertura, como trincas, lascamento, de laminação e falha catastrófica. Os resultados mostraram que as coroas confeccionadas com cerâmica de dissilicato de lítio e material vítreo na interface infraestrutura/cerâmica de cobertura apresentaram menor concentração de tensão de tração quando comparadas aos modelos confeccionados pela técnica convencional, que demonstraram maior concentração de tensão de tração entre as camadas (cerâmica de cobertura, interface e infraestrutura). Para os discos, o acréscimo de material na interface cerâmica de cobertura e infraestrutura mostrou maior resistência à fratura biaxial e menor propagação da trinca entre as camadas de cerâmica. As coroas cicladas não apresentaram falhas como: trincas, lascamento, delaminação e catastrófica nos primeiros 500.000 ciclos. Porém, as próteses confeccionadas com cerâmica Feldspática apresentaram...

The aim was to identify whether the CAD/CAM approach resulted in more favourable stressing patterns in the veneer-ceramic when compared with a conventionally sinteredY-TZP core/veneer-ceramic. Three different designs crowns of prosthesis with three elements and different manufacturing techniques were modeled: conventional technique, Rapid Layer (feldspathic ceramic, resin cement and zirconia) and CAD-on (disilicate, fusion glass ceramic and zirconia) techniques to analyze the distribution stress tensile generated during a mechanical test by the finite element method. Moreover, were made feldspathic ceramic discs, lithium disilicate discs and Y-TZP zirconia discs to analyze the influence of biaxial flexure stress of these three different techniques. These discs (veneer ceramic and zirconia ceramic) were joined following the three different techniques (conventional, Rapid Layer and CAD-on). They were also made FPDs 3 elements: following the same design of models used in finite element analysis. These crowns were cycled during 2x106cycles to analyze failure at veneerceramic, such as cracks, chipping, delamination and catastrophic failure. The results showed that the crowns made from ceramic lithium disilicate and low fusion glass ceramic at the interface veneer ceramic/infraestructure showed low concentration of tensile stress when compared to models made by the conventional technique, which showed a greater concentration of tensile stress between layers (veneer ceramic, interface and infrastructure). For the discs samples, the multilayer materials showed lower crack propagation between the ceramic layers. The cycled crowns showed no failure as cracks, chipping, delamination and catastrophic failure for the first 500,000 cycles. However, the prostheses made with feldspathic ceramic showed cracks from 1.106 cycles. The incorporation of functionally and aesthetically graded layers would be realisable, considerable research would be required before the feasibility...

Comportamento biomecânico de estruturas multicamadas em restaurações protéticas / Biomechanical behaviour of multilayer structures in dental prosthetic

O objetivo desse trabalho foi identificar por meio da utilização de geometrias complexas (pela análise de elemento finito) e simplificadas, se novas tecnologias (sistema CAD/CAM) resultam em um comportamento biomecânico mais favorável na cerâmica de cobertura quando comparado à técnica de aplicação convencional (estratificação). Foram modelados três diferentes estruturas de prótese parcial fixa de três elementos com diferentes técnicas de fabricação: convencional, Rapid Layer (feldspática, cimento resinoso e zircônia) e CAD-on (dissilicato, material vítrio de baixa fusão e zircônia) a fim de analisar a distribuição tensão de tração gerada durante um ensaio mecânico pelo método por elementos finitos. Discos (cerâmica de cobertura e zircônia) foram unidos seguindo as três diferentes técnicas (convencional, Rapid Layere CAD-on). Foram também confeccionadas próteses parciais fixas de 3 elementos pela técnica de multicamada seguindo as mesmas configurações dos modelos utilizados na análise por elementos finitos. Essas coroas foram cicladas durante 2x106 ciclos para analisar falhas na cerâmica de cobertura, como trincas, lascamento, de laminação e falha catastrófica. Os resultados mostraram que as coroas confeccionadas com cerâmica de dissilicato de lítio e material vítreo na interface infraestrutura/cerâmica de cobertura apresentaram menor concentração de tensão de tração quando comparadas aos modelos confeccionados pela técnica convencional, que demonstraram maior concentração de tensão de tração entre as camadas (cerâmica de cobertura, interface e infraestrutura). Para os discos, o acréscimo de material na interface cerâmica de cobertura e infraestrutura mostrou maior resistência à fratura biaxial e menor propagação da trinca entre as camadas de cerâmica. As coroas cicladas não apresentaram falhas como: trincas, lascamento, delaminação e catastrófica nos primeiros 500.000 ciclos. Porém, as próteses confeccionadas com cerâmica Feldspática apresentaram ...

The aim was to identify whether the CAD/CAM approach resulted in more favourable stressing patterns in the veneer-ceramic when compared with a conventionally sinteredY-TZP core/veneer-ceramic. Three different designs crowns of prosthesis with three elements and different manufacturing techniques were modeled: conventional technique, Rapid Layer (feldspathic ceramic, resin cement and zirconia) and CAD-on (disilicate, fusion glass ceramic and zirconia) techniques to analyze the distribution stress tensile generated during a mechanical test by the finite element method. Moreover, were made feldspathic ceramic discs, lithium disilicate discs and Y-TZP zirconia discs to analyze the influence of biaxial flexure stress of these three different techniques. These discs (veneer ceramic and zirconia ceramic) were joined following the three different techniques (conventional, Rapid Layer and CAD-on). They were also made FPDs 3 elements: following the same design of models used in finite element analysis. These crowns were cycled during 2x106cycles to analyze failure at veneerceramic, such as cracks, chipping, delamination and catastrophic failure. The results showed that the crowns made from ceramic lithium disilicate and low fusion glass ceramic at the interface veneer ceramic/infraestructure showed low concentration of tensile stress when compared to models made by the conventional technique, which showed a greater concentration of tensile stress between layers (veneer ceramic, interface and infrastructure). For the discs samples, the multilayer materials showed lower crack propagation between the ceramic layers. The cycled crowns showed no failure as cracks, chipping, delamination and catastrophic failure for the first 500,000 cycles. However, the prostheses made with feldspathic ceramic showed cracks from 1.106 cycles. The incorporation of functionally and aesthetically graded layers would be realisable, considerable research would be required before the feasibility...

Influence of occlusal contact area on cusp defection and stress distribution.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of occlusal contact area for loading on the cuspal defection and stress distribution in a first premolar restored with a high elastic modulus restorative material. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Rhinoceros 4.0 software was used for modeling the three-dimensional geometries of dental and periodontal structures and the inlay restoration. Thus, two different models, intact and restored teeth with three occlusal contact areas, 0.1, 0.5 and 0.75 mm(2), on enamel at the occlusal surface of buccal and lingual cusps. Finite element analysis (FEA) was performed with the program ANSYS (Workbench 13.0), which generated a mesh with tetrahedral elements with greater refinement in the regions of interest, and was constrained at the bases of cortical and trabecular bone in all axis and loaded with 100 N normal to each contact area. RESULTS: To analysis of maximum principal stress, the smaller occlusal contact area showed greater compressive stress in region of load application for both the intact and inlay restored tooth. However, tensile stresses at the occlusal isthmus were similar for all three tested occlusal contact areas (60 MPa). To displacement of the cusps was higher for teeth with inlay (0.46-0.48 mm). For intact teeth, the smaller contact area showed greater displacement (0.10 mm). For teeth with inlays, the displacement of the cusps were similar in all types of occlusal area. CONCLUSION: Cuspal displacement was higher in the restored tooth when compared to the intact tooth, but there were no significant variations even with changes in the occlusal contact area. RELEVANCE CLINICAL: Occlusal contacts have a great influence on the positioning of teeth being able to maintain the position and stability of the mandible. Axial loads would be able to generate more uniform stress at the root presenting a greater concentration of load application in the point and the occlusal surface. Thus, is necessary to analyze the relationship between these occlusal contacts as dental wear and subsequent occlusal interferences.

Flexural strength of four adhesive fixed dental prostheses of composite resin reinforced with glass fiber.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the flexural strength of two fixed dental prosthesis (FDP) designs simulating frameworks of adhesive fixed partial prostheses, reinforced or not by glass fiber. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty specimens, made with composite resin, were divided into 4 groups according to the framework design and the presence of fiber reinforcement: A1 - occlusal support; A2: occlusal support + glass fiber; B1: occlusal and proximal supports; B2: occlusal and proximal supports + glass fiber. The specimens were subjected to the three-point bending test, and the data were submitted to two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (5%). RESULTS: Group A2 (97.9 ± 38 N) was statistically significantly different from all other experimental groups, presenting a significantly lower mean flexural strength. CONCLUSION: The use of glass fibers did not improve the flexural strength of composite resin, and designs with occlusal and proximal supports presented better results than designs simulating only occlusal support.

Influência do volume do preparo oclusal para inlays e do material restaurador na distribuição de tensão e resistência à fratura de pré-molares

O estudo avaliou a influência da dimensão do istmo oclusal do preparo em inlays na distribuição de tensões e resistência à fratura de pré-molares superiores humanos restaurados com diferentes tipos de materiais. Foram selecionados 49 dentes hígidos e separados em 7 grupos (n=7) de acordo com o volume do preparo: conservador ou extenso e material restaurador: cerâmica ou resina, tendo como controle os grupos I (Integro - controle positivo), PC (Preparo Conservador) e PE (Preparo Extenso), ambos controles negativos. Os demais grupos foram separados de acordo com o tipo de mateiral da Restauração: RCR- inlay Conservador + Resina indireta Signum Ceramis (Heraeus); RCC-inlay Conservador + Cerâmica e.max Press; RER-inlay Extensa + Resina composta Signum Ceramis e REC -inlay Extensa + Cerâmica e.max Press. Os dentes preparados foram moldados e os modelos confeccionados e enviados ao laboratório para a confecção das inlays. Todas as restaurações foram cimentadas com cimento resinoso, e armazenadas em ambiente úmido por 24 h. Os corpos de prova foram submetidos ao ensaio de resistência à fratura em máquina de ensaio universal a uma velocidade de 0,5 mm/min, por meio de uma ponta aplicadora de 10 mm de diâmetro que possuia contatos exclusivamente nas vertentes triturantes das cúspides vestibular e lingual. Todos os fraguimentos foram analisados com estereomicroscópio para o mapeamento das fraturas Os dados obtidos foram submetidos ao teste ANOVA e Tukey em um nível de significância de 5% . Para a análise da distribuição de tensão e deslocamento um pré-molar birradicular foi modelado com dimensões médias da literatura e analisados por elementos finitos. No ensaio in vitro, o grupo I (161,73±22.94) apresentou valores médios de resistência à compressão, seguido REC(103,55±15,84), RCC(94,38±12.35), RCR(90,31±6.10), RER(65,42±10.15), PC(65,46±5.37); PE(58,08±9.62). A distribuição de tensão foi diferente em todos os grupos estudados, e o dente com preparo ...

The porpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of the size of the occlusal isthmus preparation of inlays, stress and displatimant distribution on fracture toughness of upper human premolars restored by two different materials. They were selected 49 intact teeth and separated into seven groups (n = 7). In accordance to the volume of Preparation: Extensive and Conservative, or Restorative material: Ceramic or Resin, with the control groups I (positive control), PC and PE (negative control). The other groups were divided into: RCR-conservative inlay + indirect resin Signum Ceramis (Heraeus), RCC- conservative inlay + e.max Press ceramic; RER-extensive inlay + indirect resin Signum Ceramis and REC- extensive inlay + e.max Press ceramic. The teeth were prepared by special controled device and the model cast was sent to the laboratory for the preparation of inlays. The restorations were cemented with resin cement. All groups were subjected to a resistance to fracture test in a universal testing machine at a cross speed of 0.5 mm / min, by the tip of 10 mm in diameter, only contact teeth . The slices was evaluated by stereomicroscopy and made the mapping of fractures. It was used the statistical analysis of variance and Tukey's test. For the analysis of stress distribuition and displacment of cuspal teeth, one upper premolar was modeled with average dimensions of the literature and analyzed by finite emement method. In the in vitro assay, the group I (161.73±22.94) showed mean values of compressive strength, followed by REC (103.55±15.84), RCC (94.38±12.35), RCR (90.31±6.10), RER (65.42±10.15), PC (65.46±5.37), PE (58.08±9.62). The stress distribution was different in all groups studied, and the tooth with extensive preparation showed higher concentration of tensile stress on the cervical region of the proximal box, and after restoring them, the material stiffness (ceramic) provided a lower tensile stress and a smaller...