Seeing is believing? When scanning electron microscopy (SEM) meets clinical dentistry: The replica technique.
Microsc Res Tech
; 83(9): 1118-1123, 2020 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-32643268
ABSTRACT
In restorative dentistry, the in situ replication of intra-oral situations, is based on a non-invasive and non-destructive scanning electron microscopy (SEM) evaluation method. The technique is suitable for investigation restorative materials and dental hard- and soft-tissues, and its interfaces. Surface characteristics, integrity of interfaces (margins), or fracture analysis (chipping, cracks, etc.) with reliable resolution and under high magnification (from ×50 to ×5,000). Overall the current study aims to share detailed and reproducible information about the replica technique. Specific goals are (a) to describe detailed each step involved in producing a replica of an intra-oral situation, (b) to validate an integrated workflow based on a rational sequence from visual examination, to macrophotography and SEM analysis using the replica technique; (c) to present three clinical cases documented using the technique. A compilation of three clinical situations/cases were analyzed here by means the replica technique showing a wide range of possibilities that can be reached and explored with the described technique. This guidance document will contribute to a more accurate use of the replica technique and help researchers and clinicians to understand and identify issues related to restorative procedures under high magnification.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Diente
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Técnicas de Réplica
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Odontología
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Microsc Res Tech
Asunto de la revista:
DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM
Año:
2020
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Article
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Países Bajos