Aim Evaluate the roughness, microhardness and color change of different Bulk Fill resins when submitted to the condition of gastroesophageal reflux and bulimia. Methods 60 specimens (n = 10) of Bulk-Fill composite resins were made: M1 – Filtek™; M2 – Tetric N-Ceram and M3 – OPUS, through a matrix 2x6 mm and light cured by the VALO light source. After polishing, initial analyzes (48 hours - T0) of surface roughness (Ra), microhardness (VHN) and color change (ΔE) were performed. To simulate the oral condition of severe gastroesophageal reflux and bulimia, the specimens were immersed in hydrochloric acid (S1) (pH 1.7) 4 minutes a day, for 7 days. Control group specimens were immersed in artificial saliva (S2). Subsequently to immersions, mechanical brushing was performed for 3 minutes, three times a day, simulating 7 days of brushing. And again, the analyzes of Ra, VHN and ΔE were performed (7 days - T1). Thus, hydrochloric acid immersion, mechanical brushing and Ra analysis were repeated at 14 days (T2) and 21 days (T3); and T2, T3 and T4 (3 years) for VHN and ΔE. Results After Shapiro-Wilk statistical test, ANOVA and Tukey test with Bonferroni adjustment (p>0.05), M3 showed the lowest Ra at all times compared to the other resins, while the highest Ra was at T0. M1 and T1 showed higher VHN. And M2 and T4 showed higher ΔE. Conclusion Bulk Fill resins can be indicated for patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux and Bulimia, nonetheless, Tetric N-Ceram resin showed the worst results.

ABSTRACT: The present study analyzed the color change (DE) and surface roughness (Ra) of glass ionomer cements (GICs) subjected to typical herbaceous South American beverage action - Ilex paraguariensis. 90 specimens (n = 10) were made: M1 - GIC Riva Light Cure® (SDI); M2 - GIC Riva Self Cure® (SDI); M3 - GIC Vitremer® (3M ESPE). After light curing/ polymerization of GICs, specimens were divided for being submitted to solutions for one hour a day for 21 days: S1 - Yerba Mate Pajarito Traditional (Pajarito); S2 - Erva Mate Chimarrão (Barão de Cotegipe); S3 - Water (control). Four DE and Ra readings were taken: T0 - initial; T1 - 7 days; T2 - 14 days and T3 - 21 days, with a spectrophotometer and a roughness meter respectively. The obtained data were submitted to ANOVA statistical analysis and Bonferroni. S1 and S2 at T1 and T2 there was no statistical difference between the materials, and at T3 Materials M1=M2, M1=M3, and M2>M3. For S3 at T1, T2 and T3 there was no difference between the materials. Analyzing surface roughness, there was no statistical significance. Concluded that all materials changed color with greater influence of time, but without changing surface roughness.

RESUMEN: En el presente estudio se analizó el cambio de color (DE) y la rugosidad superficial (Ra) de los cementos ionómero de vidrio (CIV) sometidos a la acción típica de las bebidas herbáceas sudamericanas - Ilex paraguariensis. Se realizaron 90 especímenes (n = 10): M1 - GIC Riva Light Cure® (SDI); M2 - GIC Riva Self Cure® (SDI); M3 - GIC Vitremer® (3M ESPE). Después de la fotopolimerización/ polimerización de los CIV, los especímenes se dividieron y fueron sometidos a soluciones durante una hora al día durante 21 días: S1 - Yerba Mate Pajarito Tradicional (Pajarito); S2 - Erva Mate Chimarrão (Barão de Cotegipe); S3 - Agua (control). Se tomaron cuatro lecturas de DE y Ra: T0 - inicial; T1 - 7 días; T2 - 14 días y T3 - 21 días, con espectrofotómetro y rugosímetro respectivamente. Los datos obtenidos fueron sometidos a análisis estadístico ANOVA y Bonferroni. S1 y S2 en T1 y T2 no hubo diferencia estadística entre los materiales y en T3 Materiales M1=M2, M1=M3 y M2>M3. Para S3 en T1, T2 y T3 no hubo diferencia entre los materiales. Al analizar la rugosidad de la superficie, no hubo significación estadística. En conclusion, todos los materiales cambiaron de color con mayor influencia del tiempo, pero sin cambiar la rugosidad de la superficie.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo in vitro foi avaliar a influência de uma nova proposta de design de implante e protocolo cirúrgico na estabilidade primária em diferentes densidades ósseas. Foram testados quatro grupos (n=9): G1 - cônico, cone morse, Ø 4,3 mm x 10 mm de comprimento (Alvim CM); G2 - experimental cônico; G3 - cilíndrico, cone morse, Ø 4,0 mm x 11 mm de comprimento (Titamax CM) e G4 - experimental cilíndrico. Os implantes experimentais foram obtidos a partir de uma mudança no design dos respectivos modelos comerciais. A inserção foi realizada em blocos de poliuretano (PU) 0,24 g/cm3 (20 pcf) e 0,64 g/cm3 (40 pcf), de acordo com diferentes protocolos cirúrgicos. A estabilidade primária foi aferida por meio do torque de inserção (TI) e ensaio de arrancamento. Os dados foram analisados por ANOVA, teste de Tukey (α=0,05) e correlação de Pearson. Para TI e arrancamento, os implantes convencionais e experimentais não mostraram diferença entre si quando inseridos na PU de 20 pcf (p>0,05). Na PU de 40 pcf, os implantes modificados exibiram maior TI (p <0,05) e menor arrancamento (p <0,05) em relação aos respectivos modelos convencionais. O design do implante testado associado ao protocolo cirúrgico, influenciou positivamente a estabilidade primária em ossos de maior densidade.

Abstract The purpose of thisin vitrostudy was to evaluate the influence of a new proposal of implant design and surgical protocol on primary stability in different bone densities. Four groups were tested (n=9): G1 - tapered, cone morse, Ø 4.3 mm x 10 mm in length (Alvim CM); G2 - experimental tapered; G3 - cylindrical, cone morse, Ø 4.0 mm x 11 mm in length (Titamax CM) and G4 - experimental cylindrical. The experimental implants were obtained from a design change in the respective commercial models. The insertion was performed in polyurethane (PU) blocks 0.24 g/cm3(20 pcf) and 0.64 g/cm3(40 pcf), according to different surgical protocols. The primary stability was measured by means of insertion torque (IT) and pullout test. Data were analyzed by ANOVA, Tukey’s test (α=0.05) and Pearson’s correlation. For IT and pullout, conventional and experimental implants showed no difference between them when inserted in the 20 pcf PU (p>0.05). In the 40 pcf PU, the modified implants exhibited greater IT (p<0.05) and lower pullout (p<0.05) compared to the respective conventional models. The implant design tested associated with the surgical protocol, positively influenced primary stability in higher density bones.

RESUMO O objetivo deste relato de caso foi descrever uma reabilitação protética associada a um modelo alternativo de cápsula polimérica para sistema de fixação de overdentures implantado-retidas. Paciente procurou tratamento na clínica da Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, devido falta de retenção de suas próteses totais superiores convencionais e overdenture inferior. A queixa inicialfoi clinicamente confirmada por relações intermaxilares alteradas e reabsorção severa da crista maxilar. Para restaurar a função e melhorar sua qualidade de vida, propôs-se como solução protética, a confecção de prótese fixa sobre implantes para a maxila e overdenture mandibular, com acessórios tipo bola associados a um modelo alternativo de cápsula polimérica. Esse tratamento foiproposto a fim de restabelecer as relações intermaxilares e a oclusão adequada, manter a retenção e a estabilidade da prótese. Ao final do tratamento e durante o acompanhamento de um ano do caso, o paciente relatou satisfação e melhora significativa na qualidade de vida.

ABSTRACT The aim of this case report was to describe a prosthetic rehabilitation associated with an alternative model of polymer capsule for fixation system of implant-retained overdentures. Patient sought treatment at the clinic of School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, due to lack of retention of their conventional total superior prostheses and inferior overdenture. The initial complaint was clinicallyconfirmed by altered intermaxillary relationships and severe reabsorption of the maxillary crest. In order to restore the function and improve its quality of life, it was proposed a prosthetic solution including implant fixed prosthesis to maxilla and a mandibular overdenture, with ball-type attachments associated with an alternative model of polymer capsule. This treatment was proposed inorder to reestablish the intermaxillary relationships and adequate occlusion, maintain retention and stability of the prosthesis. At the end of treatment and during a one-year follow-up of the case, the patient reported satisfaction and significant improvement in quality of life.

Resumo Introdução A modificação físico-química da superfície de mini-implantes utilizados no suporte de overdentures pode influenciar o desempenho mecânico dos mesmos. Objetivo Avaliar a influência de um tratamento de superfície do tipo nanométrico no desempenho mecânico de novos designs de mini-implantes. Material e método Foram utilizados 40 mini-implantes (Ti-6Al-4V), com Ø 2 mm × 10 mm de comprimento e dois designs diferentes, rosqueado e helicoidal, divididos em quatro grupos (n=10), de acordo com o modelo e a presença ou a ausência de tratamento superficial. O desempenho mecânico foi avaliado por meio de torque de inserção e ensaio de arrancamento em cilindros ósseos suínos. Análise de variância ANOVA e teste de Tukey, com significância de 5%, foram utilizados para análise estatística dos dados. Resultado Foi observada diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos com e sem tratamento para torque de inserção (p<0,001), e ensaio de arrancamento (p=0,006), sendo a maior média para o grupo com tratamento, independentemente do design. Na comparação entre os designs, o rosqueado apresentou média significativamente maior (p<0,001) que o helicoidal. Conclusão: O tratamento de superfície nanométrico viabilizou melhor desempenho mecânico dos mini-implantes avaliados. Com relação aos novos designs testados, o rosqueado apresentou resultados superiores ao helicoidal.

Abstract Introduction The physical-chemical modification of the surface of mini-implants used in the support of overdentures can influence the mechanical performance and survival of the same. Objective To evaluate the influence of a nanometric surface treatment on the mechanical performance of new mini-implant designs. Material and method 40 mini-implants (Ti-6Al-4V) with Ø 2 mm x 10 mm in length and two different designs, threaded and helical, were divided into four groups (n = 10) according to model, presence or absence of surface treatment. The mechanical performance was evaluated by means of insertion torque and pullout test in swine bony cylinders. Analysis of variance ANOVA and Tukey test, with significance of 5% were used for statistical analysis of the data. Result A statistically significant difference was observed between the groups with and without treatment for insertion torque (p <0.001) and pullout test (p = 0.006), being the highest mean for the treatment group, regardless of the design. In the comparison between the designs, the thread presented a significantly higher average (p <0.001) than the helicoid. Conclusion The nanometric surface treatment enabled better mechanical performance of the mini-implants evaluated. With respect to the new designs tested, the thread presented superior results to the helicoidal one.

OBJETIVO: Analisar a estabilidade primária de implantes odontológicos com tratamento e sem tratamento de superfície, por meio da frequência de ressonância, utilizando diferentes materiais como substratos substitutos do osso humano para sua inserção. MÉTODOS: Foram utilizados 16 implantes de titânio Conexão(r), cilíndricos, hexágono externo, com 11,5 mm de comprimento e 3,75 mm de largura, sendo: 8 Master Porous, com tratamento de superfície; e 8 Master Screw, usinados. A instalação de implantes foi realizada nos seguintes substratos: osso de costela suína, madeira, osso artificial de poliuretana da marca Nacional(r) (40, 20 e 15 PCF) e da marca Synbone(r). Foi avaliada a estabilidade primária através da frequência de ressonância utilizando o aparelho Osstell(tm) Mentor. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos a tratamento estatístico ANOVA e Teste de Tukey, com nível de significância a 5%. RESULTADOS: Foi constatado que, apesar de Master Porous apresentar maior valor que Master Screw em todos os substratos, estes não apresentaram diferença estatística entre si (p>0,05), com exceção da poliuretana Nacional(r) de 20 PCF. Quando inseridos no substrato madeira e na poliuretana Nacional(r) 40 PCF, Master Porous e Master Screw tiveram maiores valores. Master Porous, quando inserido no osso suíno também foram iguais estatisticamente a estas interações. CONCLUSÃO: Apesar de inovações nas características das superfícies de implantes serem desenvolvidas constantemente para contribuir no desempenho de implantes osseointegrados, e nosso estudo encontrar que não houve influência do tratamento de superfície na estabilidade primária aferida por frequência de ressonância; ainda há pouco conhecimento científico sobre esses efeitos.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the primary stability of dental implants with and without surface treatment, by means of resonance frequency, using different materials as substitutes for human bone substrates for insertion. METHODS: Sixteen external hexagon, cylindrical Conexão(r) titanium implants were used, 11.5 mm long by 3.75 mm wide, as follows: 8 Master Porous (MP), with surface treatment and 8 Master Screw (MS) machined. The implant placement was performed on the following substrates: pork rib bone, wood, artificial bone polyurethane National(r) (40, 20, 15 PCF) and Synbone(r). Primary stability was assessed via resonance frequency using an Osstell Mentor(tm) device. Data were analyzed statistically using ANOVA and Tukey's test, with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: It was found that although MP and MS have a higher value on all substrates, these were not statistically different between groups (p>0.05), except for polyurethane National(r) 20 PCF. When inserted into the wood substrate and polyurethane National(r) 40 PCF, MP and MS had higher values. MP, when inserted into the pig bone, was also statistically equal to these interactions. CONCLUSION: Despite the continuous development of innovations in the characteristics of implant surfaces to assist with the performance of osseointegrated implants, and the fact that our study has found that the surface treatment had no impact on the primary stability checked using ressonance frequency, there is still very little scientific understanding of these effects.

The adhesion of biofilm on dental prostheses is a prerequisite for the occurrence of oral diseases. Objective: To assess the antimicrobial activity and the mechanical properties of an acrylic resin embedded with nanostructured silver vanadate (β-AgVO3). Material and Methods: The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of β-AgVO3 was studied in relation to the species Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Streptococcus mutans ATCC 25175, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853, and Candida albicans ATCC 10231. The halo zone of inhibition method was performed in triplicate to determine the inhibitory effect of the modified self-curing acrylic resin Dencor Lay - Clássico®. The surface hardness and compressive strength were examined. The specimens were prepared according to the percentage of β-AgVO3 (0%-control, 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%, 5%, and 10%), with a sample size of 9x2 mm for surface hardness and antimicrobial activity tests, and 8x4 mm for the compression test. The values of the microbiologic analysis were compared and evaluated using the Kruskal-Wallis test (α=0.05); the mechanical analysis used the Shapiro-Wilk's tests, Levene's test, ANOVA (one-way), and Tukey's test (α=0.05). Results: The addition of 10% β-AgVO3 promoted antimicrobial activity against all strains. The antimicrobial effect was observed at a minimum concentration of 1% for P. aeruginosa, 2.5% for S. aureus, 5% for C. albicans, and 10% for S. mutans. Surface hardness and compressive strength increased significantly with the addition of 0.5% β-AgVO3 (p<0.05). Higher rates of the nanomaterial did not alter the mechanical properties of the resin in comparison with the control group (p>0.05). Conclusions: The incorporation of β-AgVO3 has the potential to promote antimicrobial activity in the acrylic resin. At reduced rates, it improves the mechanical properties, and, at higher rates, it does not promote changes in the control.

A alteração da microestrutura do implante durante seu manuseio pode reduzir o potencial do tratamento superfícial na osteoindução e consequentemente na osseointegração. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito do torque de inserção e do ensaio de arrancamento, na microestrutura de implantes odontológicos de diferentes formatos, por meio de espectometria de energia dispersiva de raios-X (EDS). Para a realização do estudo foram selecionados quatro modelos de implantes Conexão(r) (n=8): Cônico com tratamento de superfície (COTS), Cilíndrico com tratamento de superfície (CTS), Cilíndrico com duplo tratamento de superfície (CTSD) e Cilíndrico com superfície usinada (CSU). Antes e após a realização dos ensaios mecânicos, os parafusos foram submetidos à análise da composição química de suas superfícies, por meio de EDS. Os resultados obtidos com a análise microestrutural demonstraram a presença de três elementos químicos principais: Ti, C e O. Foi verificada alteração estatisticamente significante na concentração dos elementos Ti e C. O implante com duplo tratamento de superfície (CTSD) foi o que apresentou a maior redução do Ti e maior aumento do C. A partir dos dados obtidos foi possível concluir que a manipulação mecânica pode alterar a superfície dos implantes quanto à sua microestrutura. Sendo assim, o planejamento cirúrgico deve levar em conta a escolha do tratamento de superfície, pois uma vez que o implante é inserido e removido do leito ósseo suas características podem ser alteradas.

The change in the implant microstructure during handling may reduce the potential of surface treatment on the osteoinduction and, therefore, on the osseointegration. The aim of this study was to evaluate by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) the effect of insertion torque and pullout test on the microstructure of dental implants with different shapes. Four shapes of implants (n=8) were selected: conical with surface treatment (COTS), cylindrical with surface treatment (CTS), cylindrical with double surface treatment (CTSD) and cylindrical with machined surface (CSU). Before and after performing the mechanical tests, the screw surfaces were subjected to analysis of chemical composition by EDX. The results obtained by the microstructural analysis showed presence of three main chemical elements: Ti, C and O. There was a significant change in the concentration of Ti and C. The implant with double surface treatment (CTSD) showed the greatest Ti reduction and the greatest C increase. It may be concluded that the mechanical manipulation may alter the implant surfaces as regards their microstructure. Therefore, surgical planning should take into consideration the choice of surface treatment because the characteristics of the implants may be modified as they are inserted and removed from the bone site.

A influência do sistema de envelhecimento artificial acelerado (EAA) na microestrutura e nas propriedades mecânicas das resinas compostas Z250, Filtek Supreme, 4 Seasons, Herculite, P60, Tetric Ceram, Charisma e Filtek Z100 foi investigada. Os compósitos foram caracterizados por espectroscopia de infravermelho com transformada de Fourier (FTIR) e análises térmicas (calorimetria exploratória diferencial - DSC e termogravimetria - TG). A microestrutura dos materiais foi analisada por microscopia eletrônica de varredura. Os dados de dureza superficial e resistência à compressão foram registados para as resinas e os valores médios foram submetidos ao teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov (p>0,05), ANOVA e teste de Tukey (α=0,05). Os resultados mostraram diferenças significativas entre as marcas comerciais em termos de dureza (F=86,74, p<0,0001) e resistência à compressão (F=40,31, p<0,0001), mas o EAA não afetou as propriedades (dureza superficial: F=0,39, p=0,53, resistência à compressão: F=2,82, p=0,09) de qualquer uma das resinas. FTIR, DSC e análise de TG revelou que a polimerização da resina foi completa, e não houve diferenças entre os espectros e os perfis de curva térmica dos materiais obtidos, antes e depois de EAA. TG mostrou a ausência de compostos voláteis e evidenciou uma boa estabilidade térmica até 200 °C, e quantidades similares de resíduos foram encontradas em todas as resinas avaliadas, antes e depois de EAA. O tratamento de EAA não afetou significativamente a superfície das resinas. Portanto, independentemente do tipo de resina, o EAA não influenciou a microestrutura e as propriedades mecânicas.

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of accelerated artificial aging (AAA) on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the Filtek Z250, Filtek Supreme, 4 Seasons, Herculite, P60, Tetric Ceram, Charisma and Filtek Z100. composite resins. The composites were characterized by Fourier-transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermal analyses (Differential Scanning Calorimetry - DSC and Thermogravimetry - TG). The microstructure of the materials was examined by scanning electron microscopy. Surface hardness and compressive strength data of the resins were recorded and the mean values were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05). The results showed significant differences among the commercial brands for surface hardness (F=86.74, p<0.0001) and compressive strength (F=40.31, p<0.0001), but AAA did not affect the properties (surface hardness: F=0.39, p=0.53; compressive strength: F=2.82, p=0.09) of any of the composite resins. FTIR, DSC and TG analyses showed that resin polymerization was complete, and there were no differences between the spectra and thermal curve profiles of the materials obtained before and after AAA. TG confirmed the absence of volatile compounds and evidenced good thermal stability up to 200 °C, and similar amounts of residues were found in all resins evaluated before and after AAA. The AAA treatment did not significantly affect resin surface. Therefore, regardless of the resin brand, AAA did not influence the microstructure or the mechanical properties.

AIM: To evaluate the influence of the format and surface treatment of implants, as well as the substrate used in primary stability. METHODS: Thirty-two Conexão® implants were used: 8 conical (CC) (11.5 x 3.5 mm) and 24 cylindrical (11.5 x 3.75 mm) - 8 external hexagon implants without surface treatment (MS), 8 external hexagon implants with double Porous treatment (MP), 8 internal hexagon implants with Porous treatment (CA). They were inserted in Nacional® polyurethane in three densities (15, 20 and 40 PCF). The insertion torque (IT) (N.cm) was quantified using the digital Mackena® torque meter, and the pullout force (PF) (N) by means of axial traction force with a 200 kg load cell, performed in a Universal Test Machine (Emic® DL10000) and the Tesc 3.13 software. Data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Tukey's test with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: Difference was observed between groups (p<0.05). Regarding the IT, MP and MS inserted to the substrate 40PCF showed higher values with statistically significant difference with all interactions implants x substrate; the 15 and 20PCF densities was not significant in all groups of implants. MP, MS, CC and CA did not differ significantly, even inserted in a lower density, where CC showed better IT compared with other densities. For PF, the best performance was the interaction implant CA x 40PCF substrate, showing a difference from the other implants inserted in all substrates. CONCLUSIONS: The higher bone density and cylindrical implants with surface treatment provides greater IT and PF.

OBJETIVO: A proposta do estudo foi avaliar a influência do formato e do tratamento de superfície na estabilidade primária de implantes odontológicos, inseridos em diferentes substratos, utilizando-se associação de métodos, como torque de inserção, resistência ao arrancamento e frequência de ressonância. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Foram utilizados 32 implantes da marca Conexão® (Conexão Sistemas de Prótese Ltda, Arujá, São Paulo, Brasil), sendo: oito cilíndricos com tratamento Porous (CA), oito cilíndricos usinados (MS), oito cilíndricos tratamento duplo Porous (MP) e oito cônicos sem tratamento (CC). Os substratos utilizados para inserção foram: costela de porco; poliuretana Synbone©; poliuretana Nacional® (15, 20, 40 PCF), e madeira. O torque de inserção (TI) foi quantificado utilizando-se um torquímetro digital Kratos®; a força de arrancamento (RA) foi aferida por meio de tração axial, realizada em uma Máquina Universal de Ensaios (Emic® DL-10000), e utilizou-se também análise por meio de frequência de ressonância (RF). Para obtenção dos resultados estatísticos, utilizou-se análise de variância e teste de Tukey (significância de 5%). RESULTADO: Ao analisar o torque de inserção, verificou-se que os implantes com tratamento de superfície não foram diferentes estatisticamente dos usinados, assim como os implantes cilíndricos não tiveram diferença dos cônicos em todos os substratos (p>0,05), com exceção da poliuretana Synbone©. Em relação à resistência ao arrancamento, os implantes tratados e usinados, assim como cônicos e cilíndricos, não tiveram diferença estatística (p>0,05); a análise de frequência de ressonância mostrou que não houve diferença entre os implantes (p>0,05), com exceção da poliuretana Nacional® (20 PCF). CONCLUSÃO: Os formatos e o tratamento de superfície estudados não demonstraram valores significantes quando foram comparados os implantes entre si e, considerando os substratos avaliados, não houve diferença estatística entre os diferentes tipos de implantes.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of the shape and surface treatment on the primary stability of dental implants inserted in different substrates through association methods such as insertion torque, pullout strength and resonance frequency. MATERIAL AND METHOD: 32 implants were used with 8 cylindrical treatment Porous (CA), 8 machined cylindrical (MS), 8 cylinder dual treatment Porous (MP) and 8 tapered untreated (CC). The substrates used for inclusion were: pork rib; © Synbone polyurethane, polyurethane National ® (15, 20, 40 PCF) and wood. The insertion torque (TI) was quantified using a digital torque Kratos® wrench, the pullout strength (RA) was measured by means of axial traction performed in an Emic DL-10000® and analysis was also used by the resonance frequency (RF). To obtain the statistical results, we used analysis of variance and Tukey's test (5% significance). RESULT: To analyze the insertion torque, it was found that implants with surface treatment were not statistically different from machined as well as the cylindrical implants did not differ from tapered on all substrates (p>0.05), except © Synbone of polyurethane; in relation to RA, treated and machined implants as well as tapered and cylindrical, showed no statistical difference (p>0.05); FR analysis showed no difference between implants (p>0,05), with the exception of National® polyurethane (20 PCF). CONCLUSION: formats and surface treatment studied showed no significant values when compared implants together and considering the tested substrates showed no statistical difference between the different types of implants.

Surface treatment interferes with the primary stability of dental implants because it promotes a chemical and micromorphological change on the surface and thus stimulates osseointegration. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different surface treatments on primary stability by analyzing insertion torque (IT) and pullout force (PF). Eight samples of implants with different surface treatments (TS - external hexagon with acid surface treatment; and MS - external hexagon, machined surface), all 3.75 mm in diameter X 11.5 mm in length, were inserted into segments of artificial bones. The IT of each sample was measured by an electronic torquemeter, and then the pullout test was done with a universal testing machine. The results were subjected to ANOVA (p < 0.05), followed by Tukey's test (p < 0.05). The IT results showed no statistically significant difference, since the sizes of the implants used were very similar, and the bone used was not highly resistant. The PF values (N) were, respectively, TS = 403.75 ± 189.80 and MS = 276.38 ± 110.05. The implants were shown to be different in terms of the variables of maximum force (F = 4.401, p = 0.0120), elasticity in maximum flexion (F = 3.672, p = 0.024), and relative stiffness (F = 4.60, p = 0.01). In this study, external hexagonal implants with acid surface treatment showed the highest values of pullout strength and better stability, which provide greater indication for their use.

This study evaluated the effect of artificially accelerated aging (AAA) on the surface hardness of eight composite resins: Filtek Z250, Filtek Supreme, 4 Seasons, Herculite, P60, Tetric Ceram, Charisma, and Filtek Z100. Sixteen specimens were made from the test piece of each material, using an 8.0 × 2.0 mm teflon matrix. After 24 hours, eight specimens from each material were submitted to three surface hardness readings using a Shimadzu Microhardness Tester for 5 seconds at a load of 50 gf. The other eight specimens remained in the artificially accelerated aging machine for 382 hours and were submitted to the same surface hardness analysis. The means of each test specimen were submitted to the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test (p > 0.05), ANOVA and Tukey test (p < 0.05). With regard to hardness (F = 86.74, p < 0.0001) the analysis showed significant differences among the resin composite brands. But aging did not influence the hardness of any of the resin composites (F = 0.39, p = 0.53). In this study, there was interaction between the resin composite brand and the aging factors (F = 4.51, p < 0.0002). It was concluded that notwithstanding the type of resin, AAA did not influence surface hardness. However, with regard to hardness there was a significant difference among the resin brands.

El objetivo de este trabajo fue verificar la influencia del Envejecimiento Artificial Acelerado sobre la resistencia a compresión de tres resinas compuestas. Los especimenes fueron confeccionados con auxilio de una matriz de nylon utilizando la técnica incremental, en cuanto a la manipulación se siguieron las instrucciones del fabricante , en total fueron confeccionados 48 especimenes utilizando las resina compuestas Filtek Supreme (3M-ESPE), Charisma (Heraeus-Kulzer) e Filtek Z-250 (3M-ESPE). Transcurridas 24 horas, 24 especimenes, 8 de cada material, fueron sometidos a ensayos mecánicos de compresión en la Máquina Universal de Ensayos (EMIC DL-2000) con una célula de carga de 2000Kgf y velocidad de 0,05mm/min. Los otros 24 cuerpos de prueba fueron sometidos a envejecimiento artificial acelerado en la máquina de C-UV Sistema Acelerado de Envejecimiento para no metálicos - ASTM-G-53 por 192 horas, lo que equivale a aproximadamente 5 años de envejecimiento en condiciones clínicas normales, posteriormente sometidas a ensayos mecánicos de compresión. Se realizo el análisis estadístico comparativo entre los resultados obtenidos utilizando el test de ANOVA/Tukey (P<0,05) y fue verificado que no hubo diferencia estadística en la resistencia a compresión entre las resinas Z-250 y Filtek Supreme envejecidas y no envejecidas. Entretanto se presento diferencia estadística entre las muestras confeccionadas con la resina Charisma envejecida y no envejecida.

The objective of this work was to verify the influence of the Sped up Artificial Aging in the compressive strength of 3 composed resins. It was used a matrix of nylon for confection of 48 bodies of test with 8,0mm of height and 4,0mm of width, having been 16 with the Filtek resin Supreme(3M), 16 with Charisma (Heraeus Kulzer) and 16 with Filtek Z-250(3M). For the confection of the test bodies the incremental technique was used respecting the time of curing indicated for the manufacturers. Passed 24 hours, half of the bodies of test of each material was submitted to the compressive assay in the Universal Machine of Assays (EMIC DL-2000) with load cell of 2000Kgf and speed of 0,05mm/min. To another half it was submitted to the artificial aging sped up in the C-UV machine Sped up System of Aging for not metallic - ASTM-G-53 for 192 hours that is equivalent approximately the 5 years of aging and later submitted to the compressive assay. Analysis was become fullfilled comparative statistics between the gotten results using ANOVA/Tukey (P<0.05). It was verified that it did not have difference statistics in the compressive strength between the resins aged and not aged Z-250 and Filtek Supreme. However difference occurred statistics between aged and not aged the Charisma resin.

El objetivo de este trabajo fue el de comparar la resistencia a compresión de tres diferentes marcas de resinas compuestas. Filtek Supreme (3M-ESPE), Charisma (Heraus-Kulzer), y Teric Ceram (Ivoclar-Vivadent), utilizando dos fuentes de fotopolimerización (Optilght,Gnathus y Ultraled (Dabi Atlante). Las muestras fueron confeccionadas con dimensiones de 8x4mm; utilizando la técnica incremental y donde fue variada la fuente de luz activadora. En total fueron confeccionados 48 especímenes divididos en 6 grupos conteniendo 8 muestras cada uno. Para los grupos G1 (Filtek Supreme); G3 (Tetric Ceram) e G5 (Charisma) fue utilizada una lámpara de luz halógena; para los grupos G2 (Filtek Supreme); G4 (Tetric Ceram) e G6 (Charisma) fue utilizada una unidad de fotopolimerización por LEDs. El tiempo de polimerización fue el mismo recomendado por los propios fabricantes. Todas las muestras fueron almacenadas en recipientes plásticos negros herméticamente tapados durante 24 horas. Los ensayos mecánicos de compresión fueron realizados usando una Maquina Universal de Ensayos EMIC DL 2000, con célula de carga de 2000kgf con velocidad de acción de 0,5mm/minuto hasta producir la fractura. Los datos obtenidos fueron analizados usando los tests estadísticos ANOVA/Tukey (p<0,005). Las medias encontradas en MPa fueron: G1 248.37; G 2193.75; G3 222.00; G4 195.87; G5 280.37; G6 205.25. Se observó que las resinas compuestas Filtek Supreme y Charisma polimerizadas por luz halógena presentaron los valores de resistencia a compresión estadísticamente superiores a los mostrados por los grupos polimerizados con LEDs. El grupo de Tetric Ceram no mostró diferencia estadísticamente significante. El grupo 5 mostró valores superiores en relación a los otros grupos, siendo estadísticamente diferente de los grupos 2,3,4,6. El grupo 2 mostró los menores valores, siendo estadísticamente diferente de los grupos 1 y 5. Por los resultados obtenidos puede concluirse de que las resinas fotopolimerizadas por luz halógena presentaron los mejores resultados de resistencia a compresión con excepción de la resina compuesta Tetric Ceram.

This study main purpose was to evaluate the mechanical response of three different resin composite brands; Filtek Supreme, Charisma and Tetric Ceram cured by halogen or light emitting diode - LED (Optilght,Gnathus e Ultraled, Dabi Atlante). A nylon mold 4-mm in diameter and 8-mm in depth was used to obtain forty eight specimens dived in 6 groups of 8 varying the light-curing unit; G1 Filtek Supreme, G3 Tetric, G5 Charisma cured by halogen light-curing unit, and G2 Filtek Supreme, G4 Tetric, G6 Charisma cured by LED. The resin composites were inserted according to the incremental method. The resin composites were light cured according to the manufactures’ instructions. The specimens were kept in plastic containers airtightly closed for 24 hours. In order to perform the evaluation, an EMIC DL 2000 was used at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/minute and a charge cell of 2000 Kg strength. The statistical analysis was performed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey test at a p<0.05 significance level. The mean were G1 248.37, G2 193.75, G3 222.00, G4 195.87, G5 280.37, G6 205.25. In conclusion, the resin composites light-cured by halogen scored higher in the compressive strength test. In the Tetric Ceram group there were no statistically relevant results.