Objective: Evaluate the effect of four preparation designs, two ceramic materials, and two occlusion contact types on the stress distribution of ceramic veneer in upper central incisor. Material and methods: 3D-models were performed in the modeling software containing enamel, dentin, pulp, periodontal ligament and a base of polyurethane resin. The designs were modeled and exported to the computer aided engineering software to perform the static structural analysis. For the mesh, a total of 155429 tetrahedron elements and 271683 nodes were used, after a 10% convergence test. Two materials, lithium disilicate and feldspathic ceramics, were simulated. A static load of 100 N on 45º was applied on the incisal and middle thirds of the palatal tooth region, guided by the occlusal plane. The base was constrained in all directions. The Maximum Principal Stress was the failure criteria chosen for the analysis. Results: The Finite Element Analysis showed that the most conservative designs presented less stress concentration on the ceramic veneer. However, the highest tensile stress concentrations were observed on lithium disilicate veneer with extend design, on the middle third. The type of occlusal contact presented different stress patterns among the preparation designs; the incisal contact showed higher stress concentration compared to middle third contact regardless the ceramic material. Conclusions: To perform a ceramic veneer in upper central incisor, the feldspathic ceramic presented promising results and should be recommended when the extended design was done. Regarding contact types, the incisal contact is more prone to failure regardless the ceramic and preparation design. Keywords Ceramics; Dental veneers; Finite element analysis.
<pre><strong>Objective:</strong> To evaluate the visual perception of surface gloss of resin composite under different illuminants by different observers. <strong>Material and methods:</strong> twelve cylindrical specimens (6mm x 1mm) were fabricated using a nanofilled resin composite (Z350, A2E shade) in order to compare different observers and to determine the limit of perceptibility of surface gloss. Bovine tooth specimen with similar dimensions was obtained for the comparison of different illuminants. Polishing of resin specimens was performed resulting in 6 groups, presenting surface gloss values at 10, 25, 40, 55, 70, and 85 GU (gloss units), measured by glossmeter (NOVOCURVE). Fifteen individuals were selected: 5 lay-person, 5 undergraduate students, and 5 dental professionals. Participants observed the specimens in a light booth (Gti lightbox) under three different illuminants, and rated the possible combinations between resin specimens or with the bovine enamel specimen (85GU). Data obtained were analyzed by PROBIT non-linear regression analysis (α=0.05). <strong>Results:</strong> Differences were observed among types of illuminants (p=0.042) and ΔGU (p=0.004), with no interaction between factors (p=0.139). The fluorescent light presented lower surface gloss perceptibility values in relation to incandescent light. There was no influence by type of observers (p =0.598). The surface gloss perception limit was 17.6 GU under the presented tested conditions. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> the illuminant type influenced perception of gloss, with lower percentage of perceptibility for fluorescent light, while such perceptibility was not influence by different observers. </pre><p class="PadroAA"><strong>Keywords</strong><strong></strong></p><p class="PadroAA"> Illuminants; Observer variation; Composite resins; Surface gloss.</p>
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the amount of chemical elements (Ca, O, C, P, Fe, and Mg) and the cross-section hardness of sclerotic darkened dentin in human teeth. Material and Methods: The study was approved by the local IRB and ten extracted teeth (five sound and five presenting sclerotic darkened dentin) were used. Tooth was sectioned mesiodistally and each half was used for each test. Amount of chemical elements (%w) was determined by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) in three different dentin areas (shallow, medium, or deep sound or sclerotic dentin). Knoop microhardness was determined at the same EDS areas. Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and multiple comparison tests, with significance level at 5%. Results: No difference on microhardness was detected between sound and sclerotic dentin (p = 0.743) and also among dentin depths (p = 0.837). Lower Ca (p = 0.024) and higher C (p = 0.015) amounts were found at superficial sclerotic dentin. Increased Mg content (p < 0.001) was detected in sound dentin. Conclusion: It was concluded darkened sclerotic dentin presents similar cross-section microhardness to sound dentin. The assessed chemical elements were similarly present in sound or sclerotic dentin, except for Mg, which was present higher concentration in sound dentin. Ca and P were lower in superficial sclerotic dentin. ReSumoObjetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a quantidade de elementos químicos (Ca, O, C, P, Fe e Mg) e a microdureza superficial da dentina esclerótica escurecida em dentes humanos. Material e Métodos: O estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética local e dez dentes extraídos (cinco hígidos e cinco apresentando dentina esclerosada) foram utilizados. Os dentes foram seccionados no sentido mésiodistal e cada metade foi utilizada para cada teste. A quantidade de elementos químicos (%w) foi determinada pela espectroscopia de raio-x por dispersão em energia (EDS) em três áreas dentinárias diferentes (superficial, média ou profunda). Estas mesmas áreas tiveram a microdureza superficial Knoop determinada. Os dados foram analisados por ANOVA dois fatores e teste de comparações múltiplas, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Nenhuma diferença quanto à microdureza foi detectada entre a dentina hígida e esclerótica (p = 0,743) e nem em relação às profundidades (p = 0,837). Menor quantidade de Ca (p = 0,024) e maior quantidade de C (p = 0,015) foram encontradas na dentina esclerótica superficial. O aumento do conteúdo de Mg (p < 0,001) foi detectado na dentina hígida. Conclusão: Pode-se concluir que a dentina esclerótica apresenta microdureza superficial similar à dentina hígida. Os elementos químicos estudados apresentaram-se igualmente para os dois tipos de dentina, exceto para o Mg, o qual estava em maior quantidade na dentina hígida. O cálcio e o fósforo apresentaram quantidades reduzidas na dentina esclerótica superficial.
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