Silicone release liners are silicone coatings on top of papers or films that are used in the adhesives industry to prevent adhesion before the final use of the adhesive e.g. labels. The process of production of release liners involves the casting of molten polysiloxanes on top of the substrates that crosslink by hydrosilylation reaction forming silicone networks. The quality of the release liner can be assessed by diverse methods usually performed when the coating process has been finished. Rarely an online control of the reaction is possible. Fluorescence spectroscopy was found to be a non-invasive useful method to control the reaction during the whole process by introducing very small concentration of fluorescent molecules in the polymer formulations; those fluorophores are sensitive to environmental changes as the silicone polymer molecules crosslink. In response to that stimulus, the fluorescence intensity varies along the time upon reaction allowing the identification of the gel point and further modifications or molecules rearrangements in a post-curing stage within weeks that are non-observable with conventional quality control methods. It was found that the fluorescent molecules do not require to be attached covalently to the polysiloxanes, thus fluorescence spectroscopy is a simple method to implement for controlling the production of silicone coatings. Moreover, the characterization of several silicone formulations was performed to find the optimal conditions for the production of release liners and to understand the effect of every component in the formulation on the performance of the silicones. The kinetics of the reaction was also studied and even a mechanism for the hydrosilylation reaction was proposed.

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This thesis investigates the impedance of acoustic liners, to attenuate noise originating from jet engines and enable compliance with international standards and regulations regarding noise from airplane jet engines. Experimental tests of two supplied liners were conducted in an impedance tube; one liner with known and predictable properties, and one liner with unknown properties. The tests included tonal excitations in the formats of stepped sine and random noise with frequencies within set boundaries. After post-processing of the captured data, the desired impedance could be analysed in terms of excitated frequencies and sound pressure levels. The conclusions from this project are that both of the liners deviated from their expected behavior, which was that liner 1 should have been unaffected by the alternated sound pressure levels, and liner 3 should have shown bigger affection due to the changed sound pressure level. Since the results were different than expected, there might have been minor sources of error during the measurements. It could be investigated if there is leakage from the mounting of the liners, or if the 3D printing resolution is sufficient. Because of limitations in time, there is more left in this project to investigate. Therefore, conducting similar studies where more frequencies, sound pressure levels, and multi-tonal measurements can be included, is suggested as future work.

The goals of this research are to develop and validate the use of distributed fibre optic sensors for use in strain monitoring of buried culverts, and to use full-scale experiments to evaluate the performance of both deteriorated steel and reinforced concrete culverts rehabilitated with grouted slipliners subjected to surface loading. Bench scale experiments were conducted to evaluate the use of fibre optic sensors against conventional strain sensors. Then, fibre optic sensors were attached to a full-scale culvert that was tested in a buried state as a proof of concept. Finally, fibre optic sensors were used in two large scale buried pipe tests to explore the performance of rehabilitated flexible and rigid culverts. A deteriorated steel culvert was tested in a buried state under surface loading, then rehabilitated with a grouted high density polyethylene (HDPE) slipliner while still in a buried state and tested under surface loading at 0.9 m and 0.6 m burial depths. The rehabilitated steel pipe was tested under service loading, and up to 1250 kN of applied load. The results suggested that the grouted annulus stiffened the overall structure, and increased the capacity of the system to over 3 times the fully factored design load. A deteriorated reinforced concrete culvert was tested and rehabilitated in a similar fashion. The grout in the annulus penetrated the cracks at the crown, invert and joint of the concrete pipeline. The lined concrete pipe was tested to 1200 kN under single axle loading, and to 800 kN under single wheel loading. The results suggested that while the concrete pipe was stiffened by the grout, it remained the primary contributor to structural capacity, with the liner contributing little to the capacity. Repair reduced the diameter change by an average of 90%, with the capacity reaching approximately 3.3 and 4.2 times the design loads for single axle and single wheel pair loading, respectively. The maximum response was under single axle loading over the barrels of the concrete pipe. In no instance did the structures reach an ultimate limit state, and the tests were stopped after bearing failure of the soil occurred. / Thesis (Master, Civil Engineering) -- Queen's University, 2013-11-28 17:24:50.815

No presente estudo, a proposta foi avaliar a ação antimicrobiana sobre o biofilme de Candida albicans (SC 5314) e determinar a mínima concentração inibitória (MCI) de cinco fármacos utilizados no tratamento de estomatite protética (nistatina, miconazol, cetoconazol, itraconazol e diacetato de clorexidina), quando incorporados em reembasadores resilientes temporários à base de resina acrílica (Trusoft e Softone) bem como o efeito dessa modificação sobre as propriedades de dureza Shore A e rugosidade superficial dos materiais. Para determinação das MCIs, o biofilme fúngico foi formado sobre corpos de prova circulares (10 mm x 1 mm) dos materiais (n = 6) modificados (experimentais) ou não (controle) pela adição dos fármacos. Diferentes concentrações dos antimicrobianos foram testadas e a viabilidade celular determinada espectrofotometricamente pelo ensaio de redução de sais de tetrazólio- XTT, nos períodos de 24 h, 48 h, 7 e 14 dias. As medidas espectrofotométricas foram convertidas em porcentagens de redução fúngica e as MCIs determinadas como aquelas suficientes para inibir 90% ou mais do crescimento de C. albicans. Para os ensaios de dureza e rugosidade, corpos de prova retangulares (36 mm x 7 mm x 6 mm) dos materiais resilientes (n= 8) foram confeccionados sem (controle) ou com incorporação dos fármacos nas MCIs previamente definidas. Após armazenamento em água destilada a 37°C por 24 h, 7 e 14 dias, foram realizados os testes de dureza em durômetro Shore A (Woltest, GSD-709A) e de rugosidade superficial em rugosímetro (Surftest SJ-301). Os resultados foram analisados estatisticamente por ANOVA 3 fatores, seguida pelo teste de Tukey (=0,05). De acordo com os resultados, as MCIs determinadas para fármacos incorporados aos materiais resilientes foram: 0,032, 0,256, 0,128, 0,256 e 0,064 g/mL para nistatina, miconazol, cetoconazol, itraconazol e clorexidina, respectivamente. A adição dos antimicrobianos em ambos os materiais não alterou os valores de dureza, ou resultou na sua diminuição em relação ao controle, exceto para a incorporação de miconazol ao Softone, que demonstrou maiores médias após 14 dias (P=0,0035). A incorporação de nistatina aos dois materiais, de clorexidina ao Trusoft e de cetoconazol ao Softone não alterou os valores de rugosidade em relação ao controle após 7 e 14 dias (P>0,05). Nesses períodos, o itraconazol aumentou a rugosidade dos materiais (P<0,0001). Em relação às 24 h iniciais, o período de 14 dias mostrou que a rugosidade com a adição de nistatina, miconazol e cetoconazol foi reduzida para o Trusoft (P<0,05) e não apresentou alteração para o Softone (P>0,05). Foi possível concluir que a incorporação dos antimicrobianos testados inibiu o crescimento de C. albicans nos materiais ao longo de 14 dias de avaliação. A adição de todos os fármacos testados, exceto o miconazol no Softone, não causou alterações deletérias à dureza dos materiais resilientes no período avaliado. No período final, a adição de nistatina, miconazol e cetoconazol em ambos os reembasadores e de clorexidina no Trusoft não resultou em efeitos adversos na rugosidade. / The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial action on Candida albicans biofilm (SC5314) and determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of five drugs for denture stomatitis\' treatment (nystatin, miconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, and chlorhexidine diacetate) incorporated into temporary denture relines (Trusoft e Softone) as well the effect of this addition on the Shore A hardness and surface roughness of the materials. For MIC determination, the fungal biofilm was formed on disc specimens (10mm x 1 mm) of the materials (n= 6) modified (experimental) or not (control) by the addition of drugs. Different dosages of the antimicrobials were tested and cellular viability was determined by spectrophotometric tetrazolium salt XTT reduction assay at 24 h, 48 h, 7 and 14 days of incubation. The spectrophotometric measurements were converted to percentage reduction in candidal growth and the MICs were determined as the concentrations necessary to inhibit 90% or more of fungal viability. For hardness and surface tests, rectangular specimens (36 mm X 7 mm X 6 mm) of the resilient materials (n= 8) were made without (control) or with incorporation of the MIC drugs. After storage in distilled water at 37°C for 24h, 7 and 14 days, the hardness tests were performed using a Shore A hardness tester (Woltest, GSD-709A) and the roughness assay was conducted in a surface roughness tester (Surftest SJ-301). Data were statistically analyzed by 3-way ANOVA followed by Tukeys test (=.05). According to the results, MICs of the drugs incorporated into the material were: 0.032, 0.256, 0.128, 0.256 e 0.064 g/mL for nystatin, miconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole and chlorhexidine, respectively. The addition of the tested antimicrobial agents in both materials demonstrated no evident hardness change or resulted in its decrease compared to the control, except for miconazole incorporation into Softone, which increased the hardness values after 14 days (P = .0035). The addition of nystatin into the two materials, chlorhexidine into Trusoft and ketoconazole into Softone resulted in no significant changes of roughness values compared to the control after 7 and 14 days (P>.05). In these periods, itraconazole promoted increase of the roughness for both materials (P<.0001). Compare to the 24- h period, the roughness at 14- day time with the addition of nystatin, miconazole and ketoconazole was reduced for Trusoft (P<.05) and remained unaffected for Softone (P> .05). It can be concluded that the incorporation of antimicrobial agents inhibited the C. albicans growth on the materials up to 14 days. The addition of all tested drugs, except for the miconazole into Softone, resulted in no deleterious effects on hardness of the resilient materials over the evaluation time. At the end period, the incorporation of nystatin, miconazole and ketoconazole into both denture relines and chlorhexidine into Trusoft resulted in no detrimental changes on the roughness.

Cincos solos compactados do estado de São Paulo foram estudados para uso como barreira impermeável de aterros sanitários. Foram realizados ensaios em permeâmetro de parede flexível com utilização do sistema de controle hidráulico de volume constante (sistema fechado), ensaios em permeâmetro de parede rígida e ensaios de contração. Verificou-se que menores valores de condutividade hidráulica estão associados a teores de umidade de moldagem igual ou acima do teor de umidade ótimo fornecida no ensaio de Proctor normal. Teores de umidade acima do ótimo e graus de compactação superiores a 100% não causaram significativas reduções na condutividade hidráulica, que tende a se estabilizar a partir destes parâmetros. Foram sugeridas condições de compactação para quatro dos cinco solos analisados, de forma que a condutividade hidráulica não excedesse 1.'10 POT.-7' cm/s, valor sugerido para barreiras impermeáveis. A contração axial e volumétrica não foi influenciada pelo teor de umidade de moldagem e grau de compactação, para corpos-de-prova compactados nas condições de compactação sugeridas. Os resultados de condutividade hidráulica em ensaios com permeâmetros de parede rígida se mostraram, aproximadamente, uma ordem de grandeza menor se comparados aos resultados obtidos com permeâmetro de parede flexível, porém essa diferença diminuiu com o aumento do grau de compactação dos corpos-de-prova / The hydraulic conductivity of five compacted soils from São Paulo state is studied aiming at their use in lining systems. Permeability tests were performed in flexible wall permeameters with constant volume hydraulic control system (closed system), rigid wall permeameters and contraction tests. It was verified that lower values of hydraulic conductivity are associated to molding water content equal or larger than optimum water content of soil as measured in standard Proctor. Molding water content beyond optimum and compaction degree lager than 100% did not cause significant reduction on hydraulic conductivity, which tends to stabilize when those parameters are reached. It is proposed ideal conditions of compaction for four of five compacted soils studied with hydraulic conductivity not lager than '10 POT.-7' cm/s, suggested value for lining systems. The axial and volumetric shrinkage was not influenced by water content and compaction degree, for specimen compacted on ideal conditions suggested here. The hydraulic conductivity results of greatness lower when compared to the results of the flexible wall permeameter, although that difference gets smaller with the rise of compaction degree

O objetivo deste estudo preliminar foi obter padrões metodológicos para viabilizar a utilização de um dispositivo acrílico intra-oral adaptável à mucosa palatina de ratos e passível de reembasamento com material resiliente temporário (Trusoft) modificado com antimicrobianos em suas mínimas concentrações inibitórias (MCIs) para biofilme de Candida albicans. Para delinear essa adequação, foram determinados parâmetros em relação à dieta e alojamento dos animais enquanto usuários desses dispositivos. A amostra total dos ratos (n=115) foi dividida em seis grupos: Controle Negativo (CN): sem dispositivo acrílico intra-oral; Controle Geral (CG): dispositivo acrílico sem reembasamento; Controle Positivo (CP): dispositivo reembasado com Trusoft sem fármaco; Diacetato de Clorexidina (CLO): dispositivo reembasado com Trusoft contendo clorexidina (0,064 g/mL); Cetoconazol (CET): dispositivo reembasado com Trusoft contendo cetoconazol (0,128 g/mL) e Nistatina (NIS): dispositivo reembasado com Trusoft contendo nistatina (0,032 g/mL). Os animais foram eutanasiados após 7 ou 14 dias da instalação dos dispositivos intraorais. As adaptações para a obtenção dos dispositivos incluíram a técnica de moldagem, método de reembasamento e formas de retenção à mucosa palatina dos animais. Para proporcionar a análise histopatológica descritiva padronizada, foram estabelecidos critérios em relação à obtenção das amostras histológicas, à seleção da região de interesse (RI) da análise e aos determinantes utilizados na descrição. Foi observado que a dieta pastosa e o alojamento em gaiolas com piso aramado sobre base de maravalha e papel craft possibilitaram melhores condições de sobrevivência aos animais. Os dispositivos intra-orais confeccionados individualmente e retidos via amarrilhos com fios ortodônticos nos incisivos e molares se mantiveram satisfatoriamente em posição durante todo o experimento para a maioria dos animais (72,6%), sobretudo no período inicial de 7 dias. O procedimento para o reembasamento dos dispositivos foi considerado apropriado em ambos os períodos testados. Houve perda de alguns animais por desnutrição (9,5%) ou durante a anestesia (4,1%). As amostras histológicas obtidas da mucosa palatina (tecido mole) foram descartadas por serem adequadas para a determinação da RI, sendo utilizadas apenas aquelas provenientes de tecidos mole e duro (n=12). A RI mais satisfatória para análise histopatológica correspondeu à área entre os primeiros molares, de um feixe neurovascular ao outro. A simples comparação visual das fotomicrografias obtidas na análise histopatológica descritiva sugeriu a ausência de infiltrado inflamatório em todos os grupos testados para ambos os períodos de avaliação. Após 7 dias, a espessura da camada córnea, estratificação das camadas do epitélio e disposição das fibras colágenas, dos vasos e das células da lâmina própria dos grupos de estudo se apresentaram similares ao observado para o grupo CN, havendo sinais de reabsorção óssea palatina apenas no grupo CG. Aos 14 dias, foi observado aumento da espessura de ortoqueratina e compressão das células epiteliais e do tecido conjuntivo da lâmina própria de todos os grupos em relação ao CN. Neste período, a reabsorção óssea palatina foi presente em todos os grupos, exceto CN e CP, com maior intensidade no grupo CG. Foi possível sugerir que os dispositivos acrílicos intra-orais podem ser considerados funcionais e viáveis para os testes de materiais para base de próteses e avaliação de tratamento para estomatite protética em ratos, sobretudo em períodos de até 7 dias. / The purpose of this study was to produce preliminary methodological standards to allow the use of an intraoral acrylic device adjusted to the palatal mucosa of rats and capable of relining with temporary resilient material (Trusoft) modified with antimicrobial agents in the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) for Candida albicans biofilm. To design this adjustment, parameters were determined in relation to the diet and housing of animals as users of these devices. The total sample (n=115) was divided into six groups: Negative control (NC): without an acrylic intraoral device; Overall Control (OC): device without relining; Positive Control (PC): device relined with Trusoft without the addition of drugs; Chlorhexidine diacetate (CHL): device relined with Trusoft containing chlorhexidine diacetate (0.064 g/mL); Ketoconazole (KET): device relined with Trusoft containing ketoconazole (0.128g/mL); and Nystatin (NYT): acrylic device relined with Trusoft containing nystatin (0.032 g/mL). The animals were sacrificed after 7 or 14 days from the installation ofthe intra-oral devices. The adaptations for obtaining the devices included the impression technique, the reline method and the means of retaining in the palatal mucosa of animals. To obtain the standard descriptive histopathological analysis, criteria had been established in relation to obtaining the histological samples,selecting the region of interest (RI) of analysis and the criteria utilized in the description. It was observed that a paste diet and housing in cages with a wired fence floor with an additional base of wood shavings and craft paper enabled the best possible survival conditions for the animals. The individually made intra-oral devices retained with stainless steel wires at the incisors and molars remained satisfactorily in position throughout the experiment for most animals (72.6%), mainly in the initial period of 7 days. The procedure for the relining of the devices was deemed appropriate for both test periods. Some animals were lost from malnutrition (9.5%) or failure to recover from the anaesthetic (4.1%). The obtained histological samples of the palatine mucosa (soft tissue) were discarded as inappropriate for the determination of the RI, having utilized only those derived from hard and soft tissues (n = 12). The RI most satisfactory for the histopathological analysis corresponded to the area between the first molars from a palatal neurovascular bundle. A simple visual comparison of the photomicrographs obtained from the descriptive histopathological analysis suggested the absence of an inflammatory infiltrate in all the groups tested for both periods. After 7 days, the thickness of the keratin, the layers of the stratified epithelium and arrangement of the collagen fibers, cells and vessels of the lamina from the mucosa of the study groups presented similar findings to those observed for the NC group, having signals of palatine bone resorption only in the OC group. At 14 days, there was an increasing thickness of the keratin and compression of the epithelial cells and connective tissue of the lamina from the mucosa of all groups in relation to the NC group. In this period, the palatal bone resorption was present in all groups except the NC and PC groups, with a greater intensity in the OC group. It was possible to suggest that the intraoral acrylic devices may be considered as functional and viable for the testing of denture base materials and the evaluation of treatment for denture stomatitis in rats, especially in periods of up to 7 days.

É crescente a demanda por materiais que atendam as exigências para construção de barreiras selantes (liners) em obras para disposição de resíduos. A utilização de solos tropicais para esta finalidade só não é maior por falta de conhecimento sobre muitas de suas características técnicas, principalmente a migração de contaminantes. Tentativas de melhoria das qualidades de solos supostamente inadequados também são importantes. Esta tese apresenta estudos sobre a migração dos íons \'CD POT.2+\', \'K POT.+\', \'CL POT.1-\' e \'F POT.-\' em latossolos residuais das formações Botucatu e Serra Geral e três diferentes misturas destes solos, com ênfase nos processos de sorção e difusão molecular. O potencial de retenção dos íons é avaliado através da construção de 33 isotermas de sorção resultantes de ensaios de equilíbrio em lote. Seus parâmetros são obtidos da adequação dos modelos linear, Freundlich e Langmuir as isotermas. O potencial de transporte dos íons é avaliado através de ensaios de difusão em colunas estanques, onde curvas teóricas produzidas no programa POLLUTE são ajustadas aos dados de concentração para a estimativa dos parâmetros de difusão. Os resultados dos estudos de retenção mostram que o \'CL POT.-\' experimenta sorção sob certas condições, o \'K POT.+\' e \'F POT.-\' possuem taxas semelhantes de retenção, e que a sorção do \'CD POT.2+\' se mostrou altamente dependente da composição da solução contaminante. Os ensaios de difusão resultaram em vários valores para o coeficiente de difusão efetiva (D*), mostrando que o fluxo difusivo dos íons diminui para solos mais argilosos. / There is a growing demand for materials that can be used in lining systems for waste disposal facilities. The use of tropical soils for this purpose is restricted due to the lack of technical knowledge about this type of material. Attempts to improve the quality of supposed unsuitable soils play also an important role. This thesis presents studies concerning the migration of the ions \'CD POT.2+\', \'K POT.+\', \'CL POT.-\' and \'F POT.-\' in latosoils from the Botucatu and Serra Geral formations and three different mixtures of these soils, with emphasis on sorption and molecular diffusion. Batch equilibrium tests were conduced to examine the retention capacity of the soils, and the sorption parameters are estimated by fitting the linear, Freundlich and Langmuir models to the experimental isotherm plots. The potential for these soils to transport ions is evaluated by diffusion tests, where theoretical curves produced in the POLLUTE code are used to estimate the effective diffusion coefficients (D*). The results show that the \'CL POT.-\' is sorbed under specific conditions and, therefore, it can not always be used as a conservative ion (i.e. nonreactive ion), \'K POT.+\' and \'F POT.-\' are sorbed in similar amounts, and that the \'CD POT.2+\' sorption is highly dependent on the contaminant solution composition. Several D* values are reported, showing that the diffusion rates are decreased for soils with more clay.

Reembasadores resilientes temporários contendo fármacos antifúngicos foram sugeridos como um tratamento adjunto para estomatite protética. No entanto, antes de utilizar clinicamente estes reembasadores modificados em humanos, é importante avaliar a sua biocompatibilidade em modelos animais. Este estudo avaliou a biocompatibilidade in vivo de um reembasador resiliente temporário para base de prótese (Trusoft) modificado por agentes antimicrobianos em suas mínimas concentrações inibitórias (MCIs) para biofilme de Candida albicans. Dispositivos acrílicos intra-orais (DIOs) foram confeccionados individualmente para 60 ratos Wistar. Os ratos foram divididos em 6 grupos (n=5): 3 grupos controle (Negativo: sem DIO; Geral: DIO sem reembasamento; Positivo: DIO reembasado com Trusoft sem fármacos) e 3 grupos experimentais (DIOs reembasados com Trusoft modificados por fármacos em suas respectivas MCIs: 0,032 g de nistatina, 0,064 g de diacetato de clorexidina e 0,128 g de cetoconazol). Os ratos com ou sem os DIOs foram eutanasiados após 7 e 14 dias de avaliação. A análise histopatológica qualitativa foi realizada comparando-se fotomicrografias de secções histológicas, que foram obtidas utilizando um microscópio óptico que abrangeu transversalmente a região intermolares. As alterações morfológicas no epitélio e queratina foram analisadas quantitativamente através da realização de planimetria computadorizada. Os dados quantitativos foram analisados utilizando ANOVA 2-fatores e teste de Tukey (=0,05). A análise quantitativa mostrou que apenas o grupo com DIO contendo cetoconazol diminuiu significativamente a espessura e a área do estrato córneo em comparação com os outros grupos (p<0,05), que não apresentaram diferenças significativas entre si (p>0,05). Estes resultados estiveram de acordo com os obtidos para análise qualitativa. A incorporação de MCIs de nistatina e diacetato de clorexidina no Trusoft não induziram alterações histopatológicas na mucosa palatina de ratos, sugerindo a biocompatibilidade in vivo deste protocolo para o tratamento de estomatite protética. / Temporary resilient denture liners containing antifungal drugs have been suggested as an adjunct treatment for denture stomatitis. However, before clinically using these modified liners in humans, it is important to assess their biocompatibility in animal models. This study evaluated the in vivo biocompatibility of a temporary soft denture liner (Trusoft) modified by antimicrobial agents at their minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) for biofilm formation by Candida albicans. Methods: Acrylic intraoral devices (IODs) were individually made for 60 Wistar rats. The rats were divided into the following 6 groups (n=5): 3 control groups (Negative: without IOD; General: IOD without relining; Positive: IOD relined with Trusoft without drugs) and 3 experimental groups (IOD relined with Trusoft modified by drugs at MICs: 0.032 g for nystatin, 0.064 g for chlorhexidine diacetate, and 0.128 g for ketoconazole). The rats with or without the IODs were sacrificed after 7 or 14 days of evaluation. Histopathological qualitative analysis was performed by comparing photomicrographs of histological sections, which were obtained using an optical microscope that transversely covered the inter-molar region. Morphological changes in the epithelium and keratin were quantitatively analyzed by performing computerized planimetry. Quantitative data were analyzed using 2-way ANOVA and Tukey\'s test (=0.05). Quantitative analysis showed that only the group with IOD containing ketoconazole significantly decreased the thickness and area of the stratum corneum compared with the other groups (p<0.05), which showed no significant differences between each other (p>0.05). These results were in accordance with those obtained for qualitative analysis. Incorporation of MICs of nystatin and chlorhexidine diacetate in Trusoft did not induce histopathological changes in the palatal mucosa of rats, suggesting the in vivo biocompatibility of this protocol for treating denture stomatitis.

O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o efeito da adição de mínimas concentrações inibitórias (MCIs) de agentes antimicrobianos para biofilme de Candida albicans na sorção de água e solubilidade de materiais resilientes temporários (Softone e Trusoft) para reembasamento de próteses removíveis. Os grupos de estudo (n=10) foram formados por corpos de prova circulares (50 mm x 0,5 mm) dos materiais sem (controle) ou com a incorporação das MCIs de três fármacos utilizados para tratamento de estomatite protética: nistatina (Ni)-0,032g/mL; diacetato de clorexidina (Cl)- 0,064g/mL; cetoconazol (Ce)- 0,128g/mL. Para determinar a sorção de água e solubilidade, as amostras foram dessecadas, imersas em água por 24 h, 7 ou 14 dias, pesadas, dessecadas e pesadas novamente. Os dados obtidos (&#x3BC;g/mm3) foram analisados por ANOVA 3 fatores e teste de Tukey (&#x3B1;=0,05). Comparado aos respectivos controles, a sorção de água dos dois materiais avaliados aumentou com a adição de nistatina e clorexidina após 24 h e 7 dias de imersão em água (P<0,0001). Após 14 dias de avaliação, exceto pela clorexidina (P<0,0001) no Softone (483,00 ± 61,00 &#x3BC;g/mm3), a sorção dos materiais não foi afetada (P>0,05) pela adição dos fármacos (Softone: Ni- 310,72 ± 55,00 &#x3BC;g/mm3; Ce- 202,13 ± 52,28 &#x3BC;g/mm3/ Trusoft: Ni- 320,26 ± 22,89 &#x3BC;g/mm3; Ce: 300,45 ± 69,49 &#x3BC;g/mm3; Cl: 331,01 ± 48,18 &#x3BC;g/mm3) em comparação aos respectivos controles (Softone: 244,00 ± 42,00 &#x3BC;g/mm3; Trusoft: 274,85 ± 83,12 &#x3BC;g/mm3). Para todos os grupos, o tempo de imersão aumentou (P<0,0001) a solubilidade do Softone (24h: 18,82 ± 9,80 &#x3BC;g/mm3; 7d: 32,16 ± 4,48 &#x3BC;g/mm3; 14d: 58,81 ± 8,79 &#x3BC;g/mm3), mas não do Trusoft (24h: 12,46 ± 4,51 &#x3BC;g/mm3; 7d: 14,34 ± 5,20 &#x3BC;g/mm3; 14d: 15,48 ± 5,68 &#x3BC;g/mm3) (P>0,05). Em relação aos controles e para todos os períodos, a solubilidade dos dois materiais foi alterada com clorexidina e cetoconazol (P<0,0001), mas não sofreu influência da nistatina (P>0,05). Foi possível concluir após 14 dias de imersão em água, a adição das MCIs de nistatina e cetoconazol nos dois materiais resilientes e de clorexidina no Trusoft não interferiu com a sorção de água. A solubilidade dos dois materiais temporários testados não foi alterada pela nistatina em até 14 dias de avaliação. / The objective of the present study was to evaluate the addition of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of antimicrobial agents for C. albicans biofilm on the water sorption and solubility of temporary resilient materials (Softone e Trusoft) for denture base relining. Test groups (n=10) were formed by disc specimens (50 mm x 0.5 mm) of the materials without (control) or with incorporation of the MICs of three drugs for denture stomatitis\' treatment: nystatin (Nt)- 0.032g/mL; chlorhexidine diacetate (Cl)- 0.064g/mL; ketoconazole (Kt)- 0.128g/mL. To determine the water sorption and solubility, samples were dried, immersed in water for 24 h, 7 or 14 days, weighed, dried and weighed again. Data (&#x3BC;g/mm3) were analyzed by 3-way ANOVA and Tukeys test (&#x3B1;=.05). Compared to the respective controls, the water sorption of the two materials evaluated increased with the addition of nystatin and ketoconazole after 24 h and 7 days of water immersion (P<.0001). After 14 days of evaluation, except by chlorhexidine (P<.0001) in Softone (483.00 ± 61.00 &#x3BC;g/mm3), the sorption of the materials was not affected (P>.05) by the addition of the drugs (Softone: Nt- 310.72 ± 55.00 &#x3BC;g/mm3; Kt- 202.13 ± 52.28 &#x3BC;g/mm3 / Trusoft: Nt- 320.26 ± 22.89 &#x3BC;g/mm3; Kt: 300.45 ± 69.49 &#x3BC;g/mm3; Cl: 300.45 ± 69.49 &#x3BC;g/mm3) compared to the respective controls (Softone: 244.00 ± 42.00 &#x3BC;g/mm3; Trusoft: 274.85 ± 83.12 &#x3BC;g/mm3). For all groups, the immersion time increased (P<.0001) the solubility of Softone (24h: 18.82 ± 9.80 &#x3BC;g/mm3; 7d: 32.16 ± 4.48 &#x3BC;g/mm3; 14d: 58.81 ± 8.79 &#x3BC;g/mm3), but not of Trusoft (24h: 12.46 ± 4.51 &#x3BC;g/mm3; 7d: 14.34 ± 5.20 &#x3BC;g/mm3; 14d: 15.48 ± 5.68 &#x3BC;g/mm3) (P>.05). In comparison to the controls, and for all periods the solubility of the both materials was affected with chlorhexidine and ketoconazole (P<.0001), but not was influenced by nystatin (P>.05). It can be concluded that after 14 days of water immersion the addition of MICs of nystatin and ketoconazole in the both resilient materials and chlorhexidine in the Trusoft did not affect the water sorption. The solubility of the two temporary materials tested was not altered by nystatin up to 14 days.