Results: 259

Quantitative transportation assessment in curved canals prepared with an off-centered rectangular design system

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The purpose of this study was to assess the ability of an off-centered rectangular design system [ProTaper Next (PTN)] to maintain the original profile of the root canal anatomy. To this end, ProTaper Universal (PTU), Reciproc (R) and WaveOne (WO) systems were used as reference techniques for co...

Dissolution of a mineral trioxide aggregate sealer in endodontic solvents compared to conventional sealers

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The aim of this study is to evaluate the solubility of a Mineral Trioxide Aggregate sealer (MTA-Fillapex) compared with five other sealers, calcium hydroxide (Sealapex), resin (Realseal), zinc oxide-eugenol (Tubli-Seal), and two epoxy resins (AH-26 and AH-Plus), in chloroform and eucalyptoil in ...

Root filling bond strength using reciprocating file-matched single-cones with different sealers

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the bond strength (BS) of root canal fillings to root dentin using the reciprocating file-matched single-cone or lateral compaction techniques with resin-based and calcium-silicate-based sealers. Maxillary canine roots were prepared and filled using o...

Shaping ability of rotatory or reciprocating instruments in curved canals: a micro-computed tomographic study

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract This study aimed to compare apical transportation, centering ratio, and working time during root canal preparation with Wizard Navigator (WN), WaveOne (WO), or ProTaper Universal (PT) and to describe deformation and fracture of these instruments. Thirty-six mesiobuccal roots from maxillary molar...

Antiseptics and microcosm biofilm formation on titanium surfaces

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract Oral rehabilitation with osseointegrated implants is a way to restore esthetics and masticatory function in edentulous patients, but bacterial colonization around the implants may lead to mucositis or peri-implantitis and consequent implant loss. Peri-implantitis is the main complication of oral...

Differences in the force system delivered by different beta-titanium wires in elaborate designs

Abstract Objective: Evaluation of the force system produced by four brands of b-Ti wires bent into an elaborate design. Methods: A total of 40 T-loop springs (TLS) hand-bent from 0.017 x 0.025-in b-Ti were randomly divided into four groups according to wire brand: TMATM(G1), BETA FLEXYTM (G2), BETA III W...

Stability of smooth and rough mini-implants: clinical and biomechanical evaluation - an in vivostudy

Objective: To compare in vivo orthodontic mini-implants (MI) of smooth (machined) and rough (acid etched) surfaces, assessing primary and secondary stability.Methods:Thirty-six (36) MI were inserted in the mandibles of six (6) dogs. Each animal received six (6) MI. In the right hemiarch, three (3) MI wit...

Characterization of surface topography and chemical composition of mini-implants

Braz. j. oral sci; 14 (3), 2015
Abstract Aim : To assess the surface topography and chemical composition of three brands of as-received mini-implants (SIN(r), Morelli(r), and Conexao(r)). Methods: Twelve mini-implants of each brand were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). Results: There was no si...

Biological characterization of implant surfaces - in vitro study

Objective: Evaluate the biological performance of titanium alloys grade IV under different surface treatments: sandblasting and double etching (Experimental surface 1; Exp1, NEODENT); surface with wettability increase (Experimental surface 2; Exp2, NEODENT) on response of preliminary differentiation and ...

Titanium alloy orthodontic mini-implants: scanning electron microscopic and metallographic analyses

Acta odontol. latinoam; 28 (1), 2015
Anchorage control is one of the determining factors of successful orthodontic mechanics. In mini-implants, fractures due to placement and removal have been related to implant design and titanium alloy quality. This study assessed the topography and microstructure of five brands of mini-implants (Neodent,...