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Aim To assess the impact of mechanical overinstrumentation of root canals in extracted teeth on the development of dentinal microcracks in the apical portion of the root by means of micro‐computed tomographic (micro‐CT) analysis. Root canal preparation short of the canal terminus and at the apical foramen (AF) were used as controls. Methodology Twenty 2‐rooted maxillary premolars with two canals were selected, scanned in a micro‐CT device and the root canals prepared sequentially using Reciproc M‐Wire R25 instruments to working lengths: 1 mm short of the AF (AF − 1 mm), at the AF (AF), and overinstrumentation (AF + 1 mm). A micro‐CT scan of each specimen was performed after each time point. After reconstruction and co‐registration procedures, the images were screened from the cementoenamel junction to the apex (n = 55 352) to identify the presence of dentinal microcracks in the apical third of the root. Results After the analyses of 55 352 slices, dentinal microcracks were visualized in 12.45% of the images (6892 slices), with 5.73% (3174 slices) in the cervical, 3.57% (1976 slices) in the middle and 3.15% (1740 slices) in the apical third. All dentinal microcracks observed at all time points (AF − 1 mm, AF and AF + 1 mm) were already present in the corresponding images before canal instrumentation. Therefore, no new microcracks were detected, regardless of the working length used for canal instrumentation. Conclusion Reciprocating root canal preparation either short, at or beyond the AF (overinstrumentation) did not create dentinal microcracks in the roots of extracted 2‐rooted maxillary premolars.

The aim of this paper was to describe a clinical case of immediate dental desensitization using a self-etch adhesive system in an adolescent patient diagnosed with amelogenesis imperfecta (AI). AI was associated with severe tooth sensitivity, treated by the application of a universal adhesive system for desensitization of the teeth affected by AI. Reduction of tooth sensitivity was assessed using a visual analog scale during all reevaluations. The technique was effective for reducing tooth sensitivity. It was concluded that the adhesive system for tooth desensitization had an immediate effect and maintained its effectiveness during a 12-month follow-up period.

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; Cresus Vinícius Depes de GOUVÊA 4 A restauração dos dentes tratados endodonticamente, com grande fragilidade de suas estruturas, traz dúvidas ao clínico quanto à melhor forma de atuar nesses elementos. Os retentores intrarradiculares, sejam núcleos metálicos fundidos ou pré-fabricados, são geralmente necessários para a restauração destes elementos. Cada um desses materiais imprime uma força diferente nas estruturas adjacentes, sendo o entendimento destas uma necessidade para a melhor escolha e aplicação clínica do retentor. Objetivo: A proposta do presente trabalho é analisar e avaliar a distribuição de tensões no complexo dente-periodonto pelo método dos elementos finitos bidimensional com a utilização de diferentes tipos de retentores. Método: Este estudo tem por base modelos matemáticos de um canino superior tratado endodonticamente com a utilização de retentores intrarradiculares metálicos fundidos em NiCr, metálicos pré-fabricados em titânio. Os modelos foram submetidos a uma carga de 100 N por palatina em um ângulo de 45º. A análise e avaliação das tensões foram realizadas para cada um dos modelos e seus diferentes tipos de pinos. Resultados: A maior concentração de tensões se deu com o uso do pino metálico pré-fabricado de titânio, com valores de tração que oscilam entre 1.207 MPa a 4.878 MPa e de compressão entre -9.806 MPa a -2.464 MPa. O pino metálico fundido imprimiu tensões de menores valores, mais homogêneas e uniformes, tendo seus valores de tração variando de 1.287 MPa a 4.919 Mpa e seus valores de compressão variando de -9.607 MPa a 2.344 Mpa. Conclusão: Os pinos intrarradiculares metálicos pré-fabricados de titânio geram forte estresse no sistema dente-periodonto, sendo o menos indicado clinicamente. O mais indicado para uso clínico foi o pino metálico fundido, cuja tensão se manifestou de maneira mais uniforme no elemento dentário.Biomecânica; Propriedades físicas; Técnica para retentor intrarradicular.The restoration of endodontically treated teeth with great structure fragility challenges the clinician about the best way to proceed on these elements. The use of intracanal retainers, either post and core systems of prefabricated posts, is usually necessary to restore this kind of teeth. Each one of these materials exerts a different force on the adjacent structures and understanding these forces is mandatory for a better choice and clinical application of intracanal retainers. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze and evaluate the stress distribution in the tooth-periodontium complex by the twodimensional finite element method, using different types of retainers. Methods: This study was based on mathematical models of an endodontically treated maxillary canine, using a NiCr cast intracanal posts and a prefabricated titanium post. The models were subjected to a 100 N load directed palatally at a 45º angle. The strains for each of the models and different types of post were analyzed and evaluated. Biomechanics; Physical properties; Post and core technique.