Introdução: A evolução dos instrumentos de NiTi pode ser dividida em gerações de acordo com algumas modificações tais como: tratamento térmico da liga, secção transversal e movimento utilizado para o preparo do canal, que pode ser movimento rotatório contínuo ou movimento oscilatório assimétrico. Essas mudanças tem como objetivo prover maior flexibilidade aos instrumentos, permitindo uma melhor modelagem do canal, com menor desvio e menor risco de perfurações. Outro aspecto relevante é a maior resistência à fadiga cíclica, das ligas com tratamento térmico, colaborando para uma maior resistência à fratura do instrumento. Objetivos: Este estudo comparou a fadiga cíclica, o transporte do canal , a capacidade de centralização e o volume do canal pós preparo, produzidos pelos sistemas TF Adaptive e Navigator EVO, quando utilizados em rotação contínua ou no movimento Adaptive. Métodos: Quarenta raízes mésio-vestibulares de molares superiores foram analisadas através de micro-CT antes e depois do preparo do canal radicular com os dois sistemas e dois movimentos (Adaptive e Rotação Contínua). As amostras foram divididas em quatro grupos: TFA – instrumentos TF Adaptive utilizados no movimento Adaptive; TFC –instrumentos TF Adaptive utilizados em rotação contínua; NA – instrumentos Navigator EVO utilizados no movimento Adaptive; e NC – instrumentos Navigator EVO utilizados em rotação contínua. Adaptive; e NC – instrumentos Navigator EVO utilizados em rotação contínua. Os canais radiculares foram preparados até instrumentos 35.04. O transporte apical, a capacidade de centralização e o volume de preparo foram analisados utilizando-se micro-CT em três níveis: 3, 6 e 9mm do ápice.O teste de fadiga cíclica foi realizado utilizando um equipamento apropriado, onde, dez instrumentos de cada marca foram utilizados em um contraângulo redutor 6:1 e um motor elétrico com controle de torque, com programas prédefinidos ‘‘custom mode'' e ‘‘TF Adaptive'' para ativar os instrumentos 25.06 e 35.04.Os resultados foram analisados com os testes Kruskal-Wallis eDunn para se verificar o transporte do canal, a capacidade de centralização e o volume do canal. O teste Student-T foi usado para avaliar a fadiga cíclica (P = 0,05). Conclusões: Ambos sistemas podem ser usados no movimento Adaptive ou em rotação contínua. Porém, a resistência à fratura dos instrumentos foi maior quando utilizados em rotação contínua. Pouco transporte de canal ocorreu, quando os canais mésio-vestibulares de molares superiores foram preparados até instrumentos 35.04. / Introduction: The evolution of NiTi instruments can be divided in generations, according to changes like in the NiTi alloy, heat treatment, cross-section format, and in the movement used for root preparation that goes form continuous rotation to asymmetric oscillation. These changes aim to provide greater flexibility to the instruments, allowing a better shaping, with less transportation and risk of perforation. Other aspect is the increased fracture resistance of the alloys with heat treatment, which is a big concern about NiTi instruments. Aim: This study compared the cyclic fatigue and the canal transportation promotedby TF Adaptive and Navigator EVO systems when used with two different motions. Methods: Forty mesiobuccal roots of maxillary molars were scanned using micro-CT imaging before and after root canal preparation with the two instrument systems two motions (adaptive and continuous rotation). Samples were divided into four groups: TFA – TF Adaptive instruments under adaptive motion; TFC - TF Adaptive instruments under continuous motion; NA - Navigator instruments under adaptive motion; and NC – Navigator instruments under continuous motion. Root canals were prepared until 35.04 instruments. Apical transportation, centering ability and volume were analyzed using micro- CT at three levels: 3, 6 and 9 mm from the apex. The cyclic fatigue tests were performed using a custom-made device. Ten instruments of each brand were activated by using a 6:1 reduction handpiece powered by a torque-controlled motor using the preset programs ‘‘custom mode'' and ‘‘TF Adaptive'' to activate25.06 and 35.04 instruments. Data were analyzed with Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests were used to assess canal transportation, centering ability and canal volume. Student-T test was used to evaluate cyclic fatigue (P = .05). Conclusions: Both systems can be used under adaptive or continuous rotation. However; the lifespan of the instruments was higher when used under continuous rotation. Little canal transportation occurred when mesiobuccal root canals from maxillary molars were prepared until 35.04instruments.

A dificuldade de realizar a patência apical, tendo em vista que os canais radiculares apresentam algum grau de curvatura, exigiu o desenvolvimento de instrumentos rotatórios para agilizar o tempo operatório e facilitar sua execução. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a influência de diferentes instrumentos de patência, utilizados 1 mm além do forame apical, no tempo de ação, transporte e centralização do canal radicular de canais radiculares curvos. Trinta e três raízes mesiais de molares superiores com curvatura entre 20 e 40 graus e raio menor que 10 mm foram selecionadas e divididas em 3 grupos (n = 11): R-Pilot #12.5 taper 0.04 (VDW, Munich, Alemanha), ProDesign Logic #25 taper 0.01 (Easy Equipamentos Odontologicos, Belo Horizonte, Brasil) e ProGlider #16 e taper variável de 0.02 a 0.08 (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Suiça). Através de imagens pré e pós-operatórias de microtomografia computadorizada foram feitas as análises de transporte e centralização do canal radicular. Ainda, o tempo de ação de cada um dos instrumentos foi cronometrado. Para avaliar o transporte, foi utilizado o teste ANOVA. Para avaliar a centralização foi utilizado o teste Kruskal-Wallis. O tempo de ação foi avaliado pelo teste de Kruskal-Wallis e Post hoc de Dunn. O nível de significância foi de 5% para todos os testes aplicados. Não houve diferença estatística entre os grupos nas análises de transporte e centralização. Já na análise de tempo, o instrumento ProGlider se mostrou significativamente mais rápido se comparado com o ProDesign Logic 25.01 (P<0,05), o instrumento R-Pilot não foi diferente do ProGlider e Logic (p>0,05). Os instrumentos de patência utilizados neste estudo, e trabalhados 1 mm além do forame apical, permaneceram relativamente centralizadas dentro do canal radicular e promoveram transporte apical mínimo, sendo clinicamente irrelevante. / The difficulty of performing the apical patency, considering that the root canals present some degree of curvature, required the development of rotary instruments to speed up the operative time and facilitate its execution. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of different glide path files, used 1 mm beyond the apical foramen, on the preparation time, apical transportation and centering of the root canal of curved roots. Thirty three mesiobuccal roots from maxillary molars, with 20 to 40 degrees of curvature and presenting radio curvature lower than 10 mm were selected and divided in 3 groups (n = 11): R-Pilot #12.5 taper 0.04 (VDW, Munich, Germany), ProDesign Logic #25 taper 0.01 (Easy Equipamentos Odontologicos, Belo Horizonte, Brazil) ProGlider #16 e taper variable of 0.02 to 0.08 (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland). Analysis of transportation and centration of root canal was performed using pre and postoperative computerized microtomography images and the work time of each file was measured. To evaluate the apical transportation, ANOVA test was used, while a Kruskal-Wallis test was used to assess centering ability. As for action time, Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests were performed. The level of significance was 5 % in all tests. No statistical difference was found amongst the groups for the variables apical transportation and centralization. When evaluated the action time, the ProGlider file has been significantly faster when compared to ProDesign Logic 25.1 (P<0.05).while R-pilot has not differed from ProGlider and Logic (P>0.05). The glide path files used – 1 mm beyond the apical foramen – remained relatively centralized inside the root canal and promoted minimal apical transportation, expressing no clinical relevance.

Rentgenová počítačová mikrotomografie (CT) je metoda pro trojrozměrné (3D) zobrazování vnitřní struktury objektů. Laboratoř rentgenové počítačové mikro a nanotomografie na CEITEC VUT (Středoevropský technologický institut, Vysoké učení technické v Brně) se zaměřuje zejména na nedestruktivní analýzu v průmyslovém odvětví. Ukázalo se ale, že tato metoda nachází široké uplatnění i v dalších vědeckých oblastech včetně vývojové biologie. Tato práce poskytuje propojení mezi materiálovými a živými vědami. Kompletní proces vedoucí k vytvoření 3D modelu různých anatomických struktur je detailně popsán. Tento postup zahrnuje kontrastování vzorků, samotné CT měření a analýzu dat. Právě zpracování dat je mnohdy považováno za nejdůležitější část v rentgenové počítačové tomografii a proto je této oblasti věnována v práci největší část. Úpravou měřicích parametrů byl dále optimalizován CT přístroj GE v|tome|x L 240 za účelem umožnění automatické segmentace. Navíc je diskutována možnost měření na synchrotronu za účelem zvýšení prostorového rozlišení a diferenciálního kontrastu. Předpokládá se, že v blízké budoucnosti získají průmyslové CT přístroje podobné zobrazovací vlastnosti, a to jak díky nedávnému vývoji v oblasti hardwaru, tak v oblasti zpracování dat.

abstract: As the microelectronics industry continues to decrease the size of solder joints, each joint will have to carry a greater current density, making atom diffusion due to current flow, electromigration (EM), a problem of ever-increasing severity. The rate of EM damage depends on current density, operating temperature, and the original microstructure of the solder joint, including void volume, grain orientation, and grain size. While numerous studies have investigated the post-mortem effects of EM and have tested a range of current densities and temperatures, none have been able to analyze how the same joint evolves from its initial to final microstructure. This thesis focuses on the study of EM, thermal aging, and thermal cycling in Sn-rich solder joints. Solder joints were either of controlled microstructure and orientation or had trace alloying element additions. Sn grain orientation has been linked to a solder joints’ susceptibility to EM damage, but the precise relationship between orientation and intermetallic (IMC) and void growth has not been deduced. In this research x-ray microtomography was used to nondestructively scan samples and generate 3D reconstructions of both surface and internal features such as interfaces, IMC particles, and voids within a solder joint. Combined with controlled fabrication techniques to create comparable samples and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis for grain orientation and composition analysis, this work shows how grain structure plays a critical role in EM damage and how it differs from damage accrued from thermal effects that occur simultaneously. Unique IMC growth and voiding behaviors are characterized and explained in relation to the solder microstructures that cause their formation and the possible IMC-suppression effects of trace alloying element addition are discussed. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Materials Science and Engineering 2019

No / Multi-pellet formulations are advantageous for the controlled release of drugs over single-unit dosage forms. To understand the diffusion controlled drug release mechanism, the pellet structure and drug release from a single pellet (not at dose level) were studied using synchrotron radiation X-ray computed microtomography (SR-muCT) and a sensitive LC/MS/MS method. The purpose of this article is to introduce a powerful, non-invasive and quantitative technique for studying individual pellet microstructures and to investigate the relationship between the microstructure and drug release from single pellets. The data from the single pellet dissolution measurements demonstrated that the release profile of capsules containing approximately 1,000 pellets per unit dose was the summation of the release profiles of the individual pellets. The release profiles of single tamsulosin hydrochloride (TSH) pellets formed three groups when a cluster analysis was performed, and the dissolution rate of the individual pellets correlated well with the combined effects of the drug loading, volume and surface area of the pellets (R(2) = 0.9429). In addition, the void microstructures within the pellet were critical during drug release. Therefore, SR-muCT is a powerful tool for quantitatively elucidating the three-dimensional microstructure of the individual pellets; because the microstructure controls drug release, it is an important parameter in the quality control of multi-pellet formulations.

The objective of this study was to characterize non-wetting fluid in multi-phase systems comprising a range of fluid and porous medium properties. Synchrotron X-ray microtomography was used to obtain high-resolution, three-dimensional images of fluids in natural porous media. Images were processed to obtain quantitative measurements of fluid distribution, morphology, and interfacial area. Column-flooding experiments were conducted with four enhanced-solubilization (ES) solutions to examine their impact on entrapped organic liquid. Mobilization caused a change in organic-liquid morphology and distribution for most experiments. The effect of ES-solution flooding on fluid-fluid interfacial area was similar to that of water flooding. Organic-liquid mobilization was observed at total trapping numbers that were smaller than expected. This was attributed to pore-scale mobilization of blobs that were re-trapped prior to being eluted from the column. Pore-scale mobilization was also observed during water-flooding experiments for which trapping numbers varied over several orders of magnitude. Water-flooding and surfactant-flooding experiments were compared to investigate the impact of interfacial tension, viscosity, and fluid velocity on entrapped organic liquid. For similar total trapping numbers, flooding at larger velocities appeared to have a greater effect on the distribution of non-wetting blobs than lowering interfacial tension or increasing the viscosity of the wetting fluid. The fluid-normalized interfacial area was generally independent of the total trapping number. Finally, the impact of fluid type on the interfacial area between different pairs of non-wetting fluids was investigated during drainage and imbibition in four natural porous media. Interfacial areas were similar among all fluid pairs for a given porous medium. They were also similar for drainage and imbibition conditions. The maximum specific interfacial area (A(m)) was determined to quantify the magnitude of interfacial area associated with a given porous medium. The value of A(m) was larger for the media with smaller median grain diameters. Therefore, physical properties of the porous medium appear to have a greater influence on the magnitude of specific total interfacial area for a given saturation than fluid properties or wetting-phase history.

Les Cypriniformes sont un ordre de poissons téléostéens d’eau douce composé d’environ 4000 espèces. Ils sont caractérisés par l’absence de dents orales et la présence de dents pharyngiennes uniquement sur le cinquième cératobranchial. Cependant, par rapport à d’autres groupes, leur denture pharyngienne présente une diversité très importante en termes de nombre et surtout de forme de dents. J’ai donc étudié l’étendue de la diversité de la denture pharyngienne chez les Cypriniformes, dans un cadre phylogénétique, permettant ainsi de mettre en évidence des tendances évolutives. Au sein des Cypriniformes, j’ai étudié certains groupes plus en détail, au regard de leur importance et de leur diversité. J’ai cherché à comprendre quels pouvaient être les facteurs expliquant la diversité de la denture pharyngienne et il s’avère que ces facteurs sont différents selon les groupes de Cypriniformes étudiés. Alors que le régime alimentaire semble être un facteur essentiel chez les Cyprininae, cela n’est pas le cas chez les Leuciscinae pour lesquels il y a surtout un héritage phylogénétique important. Chez un autre groupe, les Danioninae, c’est en revanche le type de développement qui explique la diversité des dents pharyngiennes. Cette étude détaillée de la diversité de la denture pharyngienne des Cypriniformes va permettre d’utiliser ce groupe comme nouveau modèle d’évo-dévo des dents grâce au poisson-zèbre qui est un modèle de biologie du développement. Dans ce cadre, une première étude d’un mutant chez le poisson-zèbre a permis de mettre en évidence le rôle de l’acide rétinoïque dans le développement et l’évolution du nombre et de la forme des dents chez les Cypriniformes. Ce travail a donc permis d’explorer la diversité de la denture pharyngiennes des Cypriniformes, de mettre en évidence des tendances évolutives et de comprendre certains facteurs à l’origine de cette évolution. / Cypriniformes are the most diverse freshwater fish clade with around 4,000 species. They are characterized by the absence of oral teeth and the presence of pharyngeal teeth restricted to the fifth ceratobranchials. Yet, compared to other groups, their pharyngeal dentition displays a huge diversity both in terms of number and shape. I have investigated the extant of the diversity of the pharyngeal dentition in Cypriniformes, in a phylogenetic framework, allowing to decipher evolutionary trends. I have studied several groups within Cypriniformes in more details, because of their importance in terms of diversity. I have tried to understand what factors could explain this diversity of pharyngeal dentition and it appeared that those factors could be different according to each group. Whereas diet and other ecological factors are important in Cyprininae, it is not the case in Leuciscinae in which there are essentially phylogenetic signals. In another group, Danioninae, it is the type of development which explains the diversity of pharyngeal dentition. This detailed study of the diversity of pharyngeal dentition in Cypriniformes will allow to use this group as a new model of Evo/devo of teeth thanks to the zebrafish, which is already a model in developmental biology. In this context, a first study of a zebrafish mutant displaying dental defects has shown the role of retinoic acid in the development and the evolution of tooth number and shape in Cypriniformes.This work is an exploration of the diversity of the pharyngeal dentition in Cypriniformes, allowing to point out evolutionary trends and to understand factors that account for the evolution of pharyngeal teeth.

Ce travail a pour but de concevoir des outils d'analyse d'image 3D de matériaux poreux, obtenues par microtomographie à rayons X, afin de caractériser géométriquement la structure micronique des pores et de mettre en évidence le lien entre microgéométrie et propriétés de transport macroscopiques. Partant d'une image segmentée, une séquence complète de traitements (filtrage d'artefacts, squelettisation, LPE, etc.) est proposée pour positionner et délimiter les pores. Une comparaison aux techniques existantes est faite, et une méthodologie qualifiant la robustesse des procédures est présentée. Cette décomposition est utilisée, premièrement pour extraire des descripteurs géométriques de la microstructure porale qui sont examinés en rapport avec la perméabilité intrinsèque ; deuxièmement pour aider à la construction d’un réseau de pores permettant d’effectuer des simulations numériques. / The objective of this work is to develop 3D image analysis tools to study the micronic pore structure of porous materials, obtained by X-ray microtomography, and study the relation between microgeometry and macroscopic transport properties. From a binarised image of the pore space, a complete sequence of processing (artefact filtration, skeletonisation, watershed, etc. ) is proposed for positioning and delimiting the pores. A comparison with available methods is performed, and a methodology to qualify the robustness of these processes is presented. The decomposition is used, firstly for extracting geometric parameters of the porous microstructure and studying the relation with intrinsic permeability; secondly to produce a simplified pore network on which to perform numerical simulations.

Para avaliação das propriedades físico-mecânicas de implantes tri-channel Dérig, quanto ao efeito de acréscimo de 0,25mm no corpo do implante 3.5 NP (em relação ao controle 3.5 NP) e à influência da plataforma switching (em diâmetros iguais de 4,3 mm e plataformas distintas - NP e RP), o presente estudo relacionou resistência ao torque de inserção (avaliação do microgap entre implante/pilar protético - mensurações bi e tridimensionais), em microtomografia computadorizada (CT); resistência à fratura e resistência à fadiga. Para a resistência ao torque de inserção, os implantes foram divididos, aleatoriamente, em quatro subgrupos (n=10), segundo torque: GT45: 45 N.cm; GT80: 80 N.cm; GT120: 120 N.cm; GT150: 150 N.cm. Os conjuntos implante/pilar/parafuso foram levados às análises de deformação bi e tridimensional em CT. Para o teste de resistência à fratura, os conjuntos implantes/munhões foram levados à máquina de ensaios universais, até a falha e, posteriormente, às microscopias óptica e eletrônica de varredura. Para a resistência à fadiga, os conjuntos (n=12) foram submetidos a ensaio cíclico (5 Hz, 5° - 55° C, cargas em 80, 120, 160, 200, 240, 280 e 320 N, máximo de 2x104 ciclos) e carregados até a falha (ou máximo de 14x104 ciclos) (análise de sobrevivência Life Table Survival Analysis). Para o envelhecimento mecânico, os conjuntos (n=12) foram submetidos a 106 ciclos (2 Hz, 120 N, 5º - 55º C) e, novamente, levados às análises microscópicas. Após a análise estatística (2-way ANOVA, Bonferroni, p<0,05), para a análise da porcentagem de deformação bi e tridimensional dos torques de inserção em CT, há diferenças significantes (p<0,05) em todas as comparações, à exceção de 4.3 NP x 4.3 RP (45N). As microtomografias evidenciaram microgaps em conjuntos novos e aumento, qualitativo, dos mesmos, em diâmetros e plataformas menores. A comparação linear com conjuntos novos demonstrou diferenças significantes (p<0,05) em 3.5 NP e 3.75 NP (todos os torques) e 4.3 NP (120 e 150 N.cm). Para o ensaio de resistência à fratura (1-way ANOVA, Tukey B, p<0,05), 4.3 NP apresentou força máxima de deformação maior (p<0,05) que 3.75 NP e 3.5 NP (p=0,004), mas não houve diferença significante entre 4.3 RP, 3.5 NP e 3.75 NP (p>0,05). Quanto aos ensaios de resistência à fadiga, o envelhecimento mecânico levou ao afrouxamento dos parafusos de todos os grupos analisados, sendo que, à exceção de 3.75 NP, houve diferenças significativas (p<0,05) entre perdas de torques inicial e final; para a fadiga acelerada, ambos os grupos de 4,3 mm (NP e RP) sobreviveram ao final do ensaio, sendo que houve fratura de todas as amostras de 3.5 NP. Finalmente, quanto à probabilidade de sobrevivência, houve diferença significante (p<0,05) entre 3.5 NP e 3.75 NP, com taxa de 92% para este último. Conclui-se que o diâmetro 4,3 mm é mais resistente que 3,5 mm; 4.3 NP apresentou maior resistência à fratura; o envelhecimento mecânico leva à perda de torque; a fadiga mecânica acelerada tem influência em diâmetros menores e a metodologia em CT é válida para análises bi e tridimensional / To investigate the physical-mechanical properties of Dérigs tri-channel implants, regarding the 0.25 mm addition in 3.75 NP implant structure (in relation to 3.5 NP as control) and the influence of platform switching (in equal diameters of 4.3 mm and different platforms - Narrow and Regular), this study related the resistance to insertion torque (microgap evaluation between implant and abutment - bi and tridimensional measurements), computerized microtomography (CT); resistance to fracture and fatigue. For the resistance to insertion torque, the samples were randomly divided into four subgroups (n=10), according to the torque applied: GT45: 45 N.cm; GT80: 80 N.cm; GT120: 120 N.cm; GT150: 150 N.cm. The implant/abutment/screw assemblies were taken to bi and tridimensional deformation analyzes in CT. For the fracture strength test, the implant/abutment assemblies were taken to the universal test machine until failure and then to optical and scanning electron microscopes. For the fracture resistance, the sets (n=12) were subjected to a cyclic test (5 Hz, 5° - 55° C, loads in 80, 120, 160, 200, 240, 280 and 320 N, maximum of 2x104 cycles) and loaded to failure (or maximum of 14x104 cycles) (Life Table Survival Analysis). For mechanical aging, the sets (n=12) were submitted to 106 cycles (2 Hz, 120 N, 5º - 55º C) and, again, to microscopic analysis. After statistical analysis (2-way ANOVA, Bonferroni, p<0.05), there were statistical differences (p<0.05) in all comparisons for the bi and three-dimensional deformation percentages of the insertion torques in CT, except between 4.3 NP x 4.3 RP (45N). The microtomographies evidenced microgaps in new sets and a qualitative increase of the same sets in diameters and smaller platforms. The linear comparison with new sets showed significant differences (p<0.05) in 3.5 NP and 3.75 NP (all torques) and 4.3 NP (120 and 150 N.cm). As for the fracture resistance test (1-way ANOVA, Tukey B, p<0.05), 4.3NP had a higher maximum deformation force (p<0.05) than 3.75 NP and 3.5NP (p=0.004), but there was no significant differences between 4.3 RP, 3.5 NP and 3.75 NP (p>0.05). Regarding the fatigue strength tests, the mechanical aging led to the screw loosening of all groups analyzed, and by the exception of 3.75 NP, there were significant differences (p<0.05) between initial and final torque applied; for the accelerated fatigue, both groups of 4.3 mm (NP and RP) survived at the end of the test, with fractures in all 3.5 NP samples. Finally, regarding the survival rate, there was a significant difference (p<0.05) between 3.5 NP and 3.75 NP, with a 92% rate for this last one. It could be concluded that the diameter 4.3 mm is stronger than 3.5 mm; 4.3 NP presented higher fracture resistance; the mechanical aging leads to screw loosening; the accelerated mechanical fatigue has influence in smaller diameters and the methodology in CT is valid for bi and three-dimensional analyzes

A instalação imediata de implante dental na região de molares é crítica, devido a grande perda óssea e da discrepância entre a espessura da crista alveolar e a plataforma do implante. Laserfototerapia (LFT) auxilia na reparação óssea, portanto pode acelerar a instalação do implante. Vinte pacientes foram selecionados para o estudo. Dez pacientes foram submetidos à LFT com laser de diodo de GaAlAs (808nm) no transcirúrgico de exodontia de molares, imediatamente após, e em 24h, 48h, 72h, 96h, 7 e 15 dias. As irradiações foram aplicadas no modo contínuo, em contato e pontual (100mW, 0,04cm2, 075,0J/cm2, 30s por ponto, 3J por ponto, em 5 pontos). O grupo controle (n=10) recebeu o mesmo tratamento, no entanto, o equipamento estava desligado. Quarenta dias depois, espécimes do tecido formado no interior dos alvéolos foram coletados para posterior análise por microtomografia (microCT) e histomorfometria. Dados de ambos os grupos foram comparados pelo test t de Student, enquanto aqueles das diferentes avaliações microtomográficas foram comparados pelo teste de correlação de Pearson (p<0.05). O volume relativo do osso, bem como a área relativa do osso foram significativamente maiores (p<0.001) no grupo laser do que no controle. No grupo controle houve correlação negativa significativa entre número e espessura de trabéculas, e entre número e separação entre trabéculas (p<0.01); entre espessura e separação das trabéculas a correlação foi positiva (p<0.01). O grupo laser mostrou correlação negativa significante entre número e espessura de trabéculas (p<0.01). A Laserfototerapia acelerou o reparo ósseo. Baseado na correlação de Pearson foi possível inferir que o grupo laser apresentou uma distribuição trabecular mais homogênea, com trabéculas menos espessas e mais numerosas, o que pode propiciar a redução do tempo para a instalação do implante. / The immediate dental implant placement in the molars region is critical, because of the high amount of bone loss and the discrepancy between the alveolar crest thickness and the dental implant platform. Laserphototherapy (LPT) improves bone repair thus could accelerate the implant placement. Twenty patients were selected for the study. Ten patients were submitted to LPT with GaAlAs diode laser (808nm) during molar extraction, immediately after, 24h, 48h, 72h, 96h, 7 and 15 days. The irradiations were applied in continuous wave, in contact and punctual mode (100mW, 0.04cm2, 075,0J/cm2, 30s per point, 3J per point, in 5 points). The control group (n=10) received the same treatment; however with the power of the laser off. Forty days later samples of the tissue formed inside the sockets were obtained for further microtomography (microCT) and histomorphometry analyses. Data of both groups were compared by the Student t test, whereas those from the different microCT parameters were compared by the Pearson correlation test (p<0.05). The relative bone volume, as well as the relative area were significantly higher (p<0.001) in the lased than the control group. In the control group there were negative correlations between number and thickness, and between number and separation of trabecula (p<0.01); between thickness and separation of trabecula the correlation was positive (p<0.01). The laser group showed significant negative correlation between the number and the thickness of trabecula (p<0.01). Laserphototherapy accelerated bone repair. By the Pearson correlation test it was possible to infer that the lased group presented a more homogeneous trabecula configuration, with thin and numerous trabecula, which would facilite the reduction of time for the installation of the implant.