The diploma thesis deals with the comparison of two technologies for soil cultivation in winter rape and winter wheat growing in 2017 and 2018. The first technology is a conventional technology, or classic using plowing and the second one is a minimization technology, where plowing is replaced by loosening. The work is focused on the comparison of fuel consumption, investment and operating costs, exploitative indicators and machine work quality. Furthermore, the thesis is focused on the description of particular machines and the company of primary agricultural production, where the machine is used.

The work is focused on operational comparison of two technologies of sugar beet growth. The comparison took place on two adjacent plots with almost the same properties. On the first plot the stand was based on Stip-Tillage technology. On the second plot was used minimalization technology, specifically loosening and subsequent preparation before sowing using a compactor. Several parameters of the soil preparation were evaluated on the plots. Subsequently, the vegetation was monitored during the growing season. The thesis is also supplemented by yield parameters and simplified economic evaluation.

<p>In this thesis, occurrence of heterotopic ossification (HO) following total hip arthroplasty (THA) was studied. Preventive effects and complications with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were analyzed. Experimental investigations on bone formation were employed to gain insight to the mechanism of NSAIDs action on bone.</p><p>(I). Fifty-six patients with bilateral THAs were analyzed. We found a strong correlation between HO on the two sides. Incidence and grade of HO were higher in men than in women.</p><p>(II). Sixty-nine patients with bilateral THAs who had been treated with NSAIDs after one or both THAs were analyzed for HO. Widespread HO occurred in untreated THAs, but in none of the treated THAs.</p><p>(III). A consecutive series of THAs were analyzed for HO. No widespread HO occurred in patients treated with NSAIDs for 21 days. In contrast, widespread HO occurred in 23% of patients not treated.</p><p>(IV). A randomized, double-blind, prospective study on 144 patients was performed to determine the efficacy and minimum treatment time with Ibuprofen for prophylaxis of HO after THA. Treatment with Ibuprofen was effective for preventing HO and a treatment time of 8 days was sufficient.</p><p>(V). A ten-year follow-up examination was performed on the patients from study IV. Thirteen patients had been revised. All but one belonged to groups treated with Ibuprofen. However, the prosthetic survival time was not statistically different for patients treated with NSAIDs compared to the control group. Eighty-four more patients underwent radiographic examination10 years after THA. Nine loose prostheses were found. These were equally distributed between NSAIDs-treated and non-treated THAs. When combining complications (revisions and radiographic loosening) no significant effects could be verified.</p><p>(VI). Experimental induction of heterotopic new bone with demineralized allogeneic bone matrix (DABM) and with bone autografts, was used in rats to study effects of NSAIDs on new bone formation. Indomethacin inhibited net bone formation in DABMs and in orthotopic fractured bone. In contrast, a net mineral loss occurred in autografts, but neither mineral content nor ⁴⁵Ca incorporation was affected by Indomethacin treatment. The amount of bone formed per mg implanted DABM was linearly correlated to implant size.</p>

In this thesis, occurrence of heterotopic ossification (HO) following total hip arthroplasty (THA) was studied. Preventive effects and complications with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were analyzed. Experimental investigations on bone formation were employed to gain insight to the mechanism of NSAIDs action on bone. (I). Fifty-six patients with bilateral THAs were analyzed. We found a strong correlation between HO on the two sides. Incidence and grade of HO were higher in men than in women. (II). Sixty-nine patients with bilateral THAs who had been treated with NSAIDs after one or both THAs were analyzed for HO. Widespread HO occurred in untreated THAs, but in none of the treated THAs. (III). A consecutive series of THAs were analyzed for HO. No widespread HO occurred in patients treated with NSAIDs for 21 days. In contrast, widespread HO occurred in 23% of patients not treated. (IV). A randomized, double-blind, prospective study on 144 patients was performed to determine the efficacy and minimum treatment time with Ibuprofen for prophylaxis of HO after THA. Treatment with Ibuprofen was effective for preventing HO and a treatment time of 8 days was sufficient. (V). A ten-year follow-up examination was performed on the patients from study IV. Thirteen patients had been revised. All but one belonged to groups treated with Ibuprofen. However, the prosthetic survival time was not statistically different for patients treated with NSAIDs compared to the control group. Eighty-four more patients underwent radiographic examination10 years after THA. Nine loose prostheses were found. These were equally distributed between NSAIDs-treated and non-treated THAs. When combining complications (revisions and radiographic loosening) no significant effects could be verified. (VI). Experimental induction of heterotopic new bone with demineralized allogeneic bone matrix (DABM) and with bone autografts, was used in rats to study effects of NSAIDs on new bone formation. Indomethacin inhibited net bone formation in DABMs and in orthotopic fractured bone. In contrast, a net mineral loss occurred in autografts, but neither mineral content nor 45Ca incorporation was affected by Indomethacin treatment. The amount of bone formed per mg implanted DABM was linearly correlated to implant size.

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Background: In a retrospective study, risk factors for complications after the bridging of mandibular defects using reconstruction plates were reviewed. Especially the loosening of the plate-screw-mandible complex should be analyzed with a finite element model in order to reduce plate complications in future. Patients and Methods: We examined 60 patients who underwent a treatment with reconstruction plates after tumor resection during a period of 10 years. The problem of screw loosening was additionally reviewed by means of a finite element study, and a model for the loosening process was developed. Results: Our postoperative examination showed that 26 patients suffered from complications that required an early removal of the plate. These complications were oral or extraoral plate exposures, the looseness of screws with or without plate displacement, and plate fractures. Thereby, we noticed that maxillary and mandibular areas of opposing teeth, the size of the mandible defect, and the crossing of the orofacial midline are all risk factors for plate complications. On the basis of the finite element model, a modified arrangement of the screws was derived. Hence, a new type of resection plate was established. Conclusions: By repositioning the screw holes along the long axis of the plate, the transition from tensile force to torque force of the screws in the screw-plate-bone complex can be minimized. Thereby, the complication of screw loosening will be considerably reduced. / Hintergrund: In einer retrospektiven Studie wurden Risikofaktoren für Komplikationen nach Überbrückung von Unterkieferdefekten mit Rekonstruktionsplatten geprüft. Insbesondere die Lockerungsvorgänge des Schrauben- Platten-Unterkiefer-Verbundes sollten mit einer Finite- Elemente-Modellierung analysiert werden, um in Zukunft eine Reduzierung der Plattenkomplikationen erreichen zu können. Patienten und Methoden: Es wurden 60 Patienten untersucht, welche im Zeitraum von 10 Jahren im Rahmen von Tumoroperationen mit Rekonstruktionsplatten versorgt wurden. Das Problem der Lockerung der Plattenschrauben wurde zusätzlich mittels einer Finite-Elemente-Studie überprüft und ein Modell für den Lockerungsvorgang erarbeitet. Ergebnisse: Die Nachuntersuchungen ergaben, dass bei 26 Patienten die Platte wegen Komplikationen vorzeitig entfernt werden musste. Die Komplikationen traten als orale und extraorale Plattenfreilage, als Schraubenlockerung ohne oder mit Plattendislokationen und als Plattenbrüche auf. Dabei konnte festgestellt werden, dass bestehende Stützzonen des körpereigenen Restgebisses, die Größe des Unterkieferdefektes und dessen Mittellinienüberschreitung Risikofaktoren für Plattenkomplikationen darstellen. Anhand der Finite-Elemente-Modellierung wurde eine veränderte Schraubenanordnung abgeleitet. Daraus resultiert eine neue Form der Resektionsplatte. Schlussfolgerungen: Durch die Verschiebung der Schraubenlöcher aus der Längsachse der Platte kann der Übergang von der Zugbelastung zur Drehmomentbelastung der Schrauben im Schrauben-Platten-Knochen-Verbund der Platte minimiert werden. Dadurch werden Schraubenlockerungen als Komplikationen wesentlich seltener auftreten. / Dieser Beitrag ist mit Zustimmung des Rechteinhabers aufgrund einer (DFG-geförderten) Allianz- bzw. Nationallizenz frei zugänglich.

Η αναθεώρηση μιας ολικής αρθροπλαστικής ισχίου λόγω χαλάρωσης του μηριαίου τμήματος της αποτελεί μια πρόκληση ακόμα και για πεπειραμένους χειρουργούς. Η άσηπτη χαλάρωση συνήθως σχετίζεται με κάποιο βαθμό οστικής απώλειας. Διερευνήσαμε εάν η πρόθεση Zweymüller SLR-Plus ®, μαζί με την βιολογική αναδόμηση με αλλομοσχεύματα του ελλειμματικού οστικού περιβάλλοντος του μηριαίου, θα επιτύγχανε επιβίωση, οστεοενσωμάτωση και σταθερότητα παρόμοια ή και καλύτερη από άλλες προθέσεις που χρησιμοποιούνται στη βιβλιογραφία για αναθεώρηση του μηριαίου τμήματος ΟΑΙ. Εξετάσαμε αναδρομικά 69 επιλεγμένους ασθενείς (70 ισχία) οι οποίοι υποβλήθηκαν σε αναθεώρηση του μηριαίου τμήματος με χρήση του SLR-Plus ® στειλεού σε μια περίοδο 10 ετών. Οι ενδείξεις για την αναθεώρηση περιελάμβαναν άσηπτη και σηπτική αποτυχία της βιολογικής στερέωσης, εσφαλμένη εμφύτευση, και περιπροθετικό κάταγμα. Επτά ασθενείς πέθαναν και τέσσερις χάθηκαν κατά το διάστημα παρακολούθησης. Πενήντα οκτώ από τους 69 ασθενείς (59 ισχία) ήταν διαθέσιμοι σε μέσο χρονικό διάστημα 8,3 ± 2,7 χρόνια (εύρος, 4-14 ετών) μετά τη χειρουργική επέμβαση αναθεώρησης. Υπήρχαν 14 άνδρες και 44 γυναίκες (μέση ηλικία, 69 έτη, εύρος, 42-89 ετών). Τέσσερις μηριαίες προθέσεις (7%) αναθεωρήθηκαν ξανά. Η 10ετής επιβίωση της πρόθεσης λαμβάνοντας ως αιτία αναθεώρησης την άσηπτη χαλάρωση ήταν 95% (95% C.I.: 86% -98%). Δεν παρατηρήθηκε περιπροθετική οστεόλυση του μηριαίου γύρω από την πρόθεση και 91% των SLR-Plus στειλεών εμφανίστηκε ακτινολογικά σταθερό είτε μέσω οστεοενσωμάτωσης είτε μέσω ινώδους στερέωσης. Με βάση τα στοιχεία επιβίωσης, πιστεύουμε ότι η χρήση του SLR-Plus® στειλεόυ είναι μια αξιόπιστη λύση για τους ασθενείς που υποβάλλονται σε χειρουργική επέμβαση αναθεώρησης ΟΑΙ, με απώλεια οστικής μάζας στο κεντρικό τμήμα του μηριαίου. / Revision after failed THA resulting from loosening of the femoral component can be challenging even for experienced surgeons. Aseptic loosening usually is associated with some degree of bone loss. We asked whether the Zweymüller SLR-Plus®, along with allograft reconstruction of the deficient femoral bone stock, would provide survivorship, osseointegration, and stability similar to or better than previously reported implants for femoral revision. We retrospectively reviewed 69 selected patients (70 hips) who underwent revision of the femoral component using the SLR-Plus® stem during a 10-year period. The indications for revision included aseptic and septic failure of biologic fixation, incorrect implantation, and periprosthetic fracture. Seven patients died and four were lost to followup. Fifty-eight of the 69 patients (59 hips) were available at a mean 8.3 ± 2.7 years (range, 4–14 years) after revision surgery. There were 14 men and 44 women (mean age, 69 years; range, 42–89 years). Four stems (7%) were rerevised. With rerevision for aseptic reasons, the survival at 10 years was 95% (95% confidence interval, 86%–98%). No femoral periprosthetic osteolysis occurred around the stem and 91% of stems appeared stable radiographically (osseointegration, fibrous). Based on the survival data, we believe the SLR-Plus® stems are reliable for patients undergoing hip revision surgery with central bone loss.

Problemática: De ocorrência clínica bastante comum, o afrouxamento dos parafusos que compõe uma prótese sobre implante é uma complicação que traz transtornos tanto para o profissional quanto para o paciente. Proposição: O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar o grau de rotação de parafusos de titânio (grau 5), durante testes de torque, re-torque e os valores de destorque (Ncm), sobre infra-estruturas fundidas em monobloco, a partir de abutments tipo UCLA totalmente calcináveis e com cinta usinada em Co-Cr. Material e métodos: Um dispositivo leitor da quantidade de graus foi especialmente desenvolvido para este estudo, juntamente com um software . Dois implantes Revolution - SIN de 3,75 mm de diâmetro e 13 mm de comprimento e hexágono externo foram montados na base de um dispositivo e diretamente sobre eles foram obtidos os padrões para fundição dos corpos de prova. Cada corpo de prova foi formado por dois abutments tipo UCLA, totalmente calcináveis ou com cinta em Co-Cr, interligados por uma barra acrílica. Foram obtidos 10 corpos de prova para cada grupo e 40 parafusos de titânio (Grau 5) foram usados para os testes. Obteve-se então a medição do ângulo criado durante o aperto e re-aperto dos parafusos, sendo o re-aperto realizado após 10 minutos do aperto inicial, ambos sob torque de 30Ncm. Após o procedimento de re-aperto, o valor de destoque era imediatamente aferido e anotado em Ncm, possibilitando avaliar a quantidade de torque retido pelo parafuso após o procedimento, sendo esta seqüência realizada 3 vezes para cada corpo de prova. Análises em MEV foram realizadas nas bases de assentamento dos abutments antes e após a realização dos testes, assim como na superfície dos parafusos, a fim de se encontrar eventuais danos na microestrutura dos mesmos. O teste ?t? de student foi aplicado para uma avaliação entre os grupos e o teste ANOVA a um critério foi utilizado para análise intra-grupo. Resultados: Os resultados revelaram que durante os procedimentos de torque (aperto), os parafusos empregados em infra-estruturas obtidas a partir de abutments totalmente calcináveis apresentaram um maior grau de rotação (ensaio1: 61,664°; ensaio 2: 47,718°; ensaio 3: 47,374°), quando comparados aos parafusos empregados em infra-estruturas obtidas de abutments com cinta usinada em Co-Cr (ensaio 1: 49,038°; ensaio 2: 41,636°; ensaio 3: 43,273°), sendo a diferença entre os grupos estatisticamente significante em todos os ensaios realizados; P<0,05. Além disso, em ambos os grupos, a maior rotação dos parafusos ocorreu no primeiro aperto dos mesmos tanto durante o procedimento de torque quanto no procedimento de re-torque. Durante o re-torque, o ângulo formado na cabeça dos parafusos também foi sempre maior para o grupo Acrílico Calcinável (ensaio 1: 14,591°; ensaio 2: 12,987°; ensaio 3: 13,095°), comparado ao grupo Co-Cr (ensaio 1: 11,481°; ensaio 2: 10,117°; ensaio 3: 12,213°), sendo que diferença estatisticamente significante foi encontrada entre os ensaio 1 e 2; P<0,05. Os valores médios de destorque (quantidade de torque retido durante o aperto dos parafusos) também foram sempre maiores para o grupo Acrílico Calcinável (ensaio 1: 27,325Ncm; ensaio 2: 27,050Ncm; ensaio 3: 26,975Ncm), quando comparado ao grupo Co-Cr (ensaio 1: 26,250Ncm; ensaio 2: 26,975Ncm; ensaio 3: 26,400Ncm), porém sem diferença estatisticamente significante. As Imagens obtidas das análises em MEV demonstraram que as superfícies das bases de assentamentos do abutments obtidos a partir de abutments totalmente calcináveis apresentaram grandes irregularidades superficiais, comparadas às obtidas a partir de bases usinadas em Co-Cr, as quais apresentaram um padrão mais liso e uniforme. Quanto à análise dos parafusos, foi encontrado que as maiores deformações dos mesmos ocorrem na base de assentamento de sua cabeça no interior do abutments assim como na região da sua primeira rosca (apical). Conclusões: Tanto para o momento de torque quanto para o momento de re-torque, infra-estruturas do grupo Acrílico Calcinável permitiram maior rotação dos parafusos dos abutments, quando comparados com o grupo Co-Cr. Na análise dos valores de destorque, estatisticamente os grupos foram considerados semelhantes. Imagens em MEV, antes da realização dos testes de torque, re-torque e destorque revelaram que a base de assentamento do grupo Acrílico Calcinável apresentou aspecto mais irregular da fundição quando comparado ao grupo Co-Cr. Em ambos os grupos, partículas de titânio foram encontradas incrustadas nestas bases de assentamento após a realização desses testes, segundo dados do EDS. As imagem em MEV revelaram ainda que os parafusos se deformam principalmente na base de sua cabeça que se assenta no interior dos abutments, assim como na região da sua primeira rosca(apical). / Problem: The abutment screw loosening is a common drawback which concerns both patients and practitioners. Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the rotational angle degree of Grade V titanium screws during torque, retorque and detorque steps (Ncm) on one-piece cast metal frameworks obtained from UCLA burnout/Co-Cr machined collar abutments. Material and methods: Two external hexagonal implants with 3.75mm in diameter and 13mm in length (Revolution, SIN) were secured to a metallic base and the wax patterns directly fabricated over them. The UCLA burnout/ Co-Cr machined collar abutments were screwed to the implants and joined together with an acrylic resin bar. Ten samples for each abutment type were fabricated. Forty Grade V titanium screws were used in the test. The rotation angle degree was measured with the aid of an specially constructed device and a computer software, during torque and retorque procedures, being the retorque made 10 minutes after the initial torque, both under 30Ncm. After the retorque procedures, the detorque values were measured. The overall sequence (torque, retorque, and detorque) was made three times for each sample. SEM analysis at the implant-abutment interfaces were made before and after the tests, as well as on the screw surfaces to detect possible microdamaging. The Student?s t test was used for between group analyses and the one-way ANOVA test for within group analyses. Results: The rotational angle degree was higher for screws used in the UCLA burnout (test 1: 61,664°; test 2: 47,718°; test 3: 47,374°) than in the Co-Cr machined collar abutments (test 1: 49,038°; test 2: 41,636°; test 3: 43,273°) (P<.05). The highest rotational degree values were observed on the first screwing during torque and retorque procedures. During retorque, the angle formed on the screw head was higher for the UCLA burnout (test 1: 14,591°; test 2: 12,987°; test 3: 13,095°) than the Co-Cr machined collar abutments (test 1: 11,481°; test 2: 10,117°; test 3: 12,213°), being these differences statistically significant between the first and second screwing (P<.05). The mean detorque values were higher in the UCLA burnout (test 1: 27,325Ncm; test 2: 27,050Ncm; test 3: 26,975Ncm) than in the Co-Cr machined collar screw abutments (test 1: 26,250Ncm; test 2: 26,975Ncm; test 3: 26,400Ncm), but not statistically significant. The SEM images demonstrated that the seating surface of the UCLA burnout abutments presented greater irregularities than the Co-Cr machined collar surfaces, which present a more smooth and flat pattern. Greater deformations were found at the seating abutment screw undersurfaces and in the first apical thread as well. Conclusions: The rotational degree was higher in the torque and retorque procedures for UCLA burnout than in the Co-Cr machined collar screw abutments. The detorque values were similar in both groups. The SEM images before torque, retorque and detorque procedures revealed more surface irregularities in the UCLA burnout abutments. In both groups, titanium debris were found in the seating abutment platforms after the tests by EDS images. The SEM images revealed that the abutment screws suffer deformation in the abutment head undersurface as well as in their first apical threads.

Ancillary structures are highway support structures such as traffic signals, sign structures, luminaires, and high-mast light towers which are typically fastened to a concrete foundation using embedded anchor rods and anchor nuts. The inventory of ancillary structures across the United States is huge, and these structures vary dramatically in type, age, size, and material. There have been reported cases of anchor nut loosening on ancillary structures in the past few decades, but the cause of loosening is still unknown. Ancillary structures are susceptible to vibrations due to different wind loadings like natural gusts, vortex shedding, galloping, and truck-induced gusts. Wind-induced vibrations are believed to be one of the potential causes of anchor nut loosening. Previous research also suggests that vibrations can lead to loosening of nuts in structural and mechanical connections. There is concern regarding the current tightening procedures specified in the various federal and state specifications. Improper tightening can potentially lead to anchor nut loosening under the effect of wind-induced vibrations. In ancillary structures, the anchor rods and nuts are first snug-tightened using a wrench before fully pretensioning them as per the current specifications. The snug-tight condition is vaguely defined at present and needs revisions to avoid any under-tightening or over-tightening. Galvanization and overtapping of the anchor nuts also pose a potential concern. Anchor nuts are tapped oversize after galvanization to ensure the nuts fit well on the galvanized rod. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards provide specific allowable tolerances on the thread parameters of the anchor rod and nut after galvanization and overtapping. Any deviation from the allowable tolerances can lead to gaps between the mating threads, which can contribute to the loosening of nuts under vibrations. This study focuses on investigating the following potential causes of loosening: improper tightening, wind-induced vibrations, snug-tight condition, and thread fabrication tolerance. Current tightening procedures for double-nut and single-nut connections on ancillary structures were verified using a tightening study as part of the investigation. New revisions to the specified nut rotation values for double-nut connections and a draft for proposed new specifications on single-nut connections has been provided as a result of discrepancies and inconsistencies in the current specifications. Vibration testing of a full-scale traffic signal was conducted on the basis of results from a four-month field monitoring program in order to investigate the effects of wind-induced vibrations on anchor nut loosening. It was concluded from testing that improper tightening (pretension < 5ksi) can lead to loosening of anchor nuts under wind-induced vibrations. A small-scale testing was also conducted to verify the results from the large-scale vibration testing. Snug-tight pretension in grade 55, 1-inch and 2-inch anchor rods was found to be highly variable due to different wrench lengths and personnel strength. Thread parameters of galvanized anchor rods and nuts procured from 3 different regional suppliers were found to be within specified tolerances. Various recommendations were then made as a result of the above tightening, vibration, and thread tolerance studies in an effort to reduce the cases related to anchor nut loosening in the future. / Doctor of Philosophy / Ancillary structures like traffic signals, sign structures, and light poles are typically connected to the ground using anchor rods and anchor nuts. There is a very large number of ancillary structures throughout the United States and vary in type, age, size, and material. There have been reported cases of anchor nut loosening on ancillary structures in the past few decades, but the cause of loosening is still unknown. Different types of wind loadings like natural gusts, vortex shedding, galloping, and truck-induced gusts vibrate the ancillary structures. These vibrations due to the wind are believed to be one of the potential causes of anchor nut loosening. Vibrations in the past have been shown to cause loosening of nuts in other structural and mechanical connections. There is also concern that the anchor rods and anchor nuts are not tightened properly as per the specifications, which can lead to loosening of nuts when the ancillary structures vibrate due to wind loadings. In ancillary structures, the anchor nuts are first made tight using a wrench with the full effort of a worker, also known as the snug-tight condition. The snug-tight condition is not properly defined at present and needs to be changed to prevent any under-tightening or over-tightening of the anchor nuts. Also, the anchor rods and nuts are generally coated with a hot zinc layer to prevent their corrosion when exposed to environmental effects like ice, snow, humidity, and rain. This process is called galvanization. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) provides some guidelines on the amount of coating allowed on the threads of the anchor rods and nuts. Any deviation from the allowable tolerances can lead to gaps between the threads of the anchor rod and nut, which can contribute to the loosening of nuts during vibrations of ancillary structures due to wind. This study focuses on investigating the following potential causes of loosening: improper tightening, vibrations of ancillary structures due to wind, snug-tight condition, and allowable tolerances for the amount of galvanization. Current tightening procedures for anchor rods and nut on ancillary structures were verified using a tightening study as part of the investigation. New revisions to the current tightening procedures have been provided as a result of discrepancies and inconsistencies observed in the current specifications. A traffic signal and a light pole were instrumented with sensors for four months to measure wind-related forces acting on these structures. Further, a full-scale traffic signal was vibrated in the laboratory using an electric motor to simulate the vibrations due to the measured wind forces. It was determined from the testing that if the anchor nuts were not properly tightened, they could become loose during vibrations due to wind. A small-scale testing was also conducted to check the results from the full-scale vibration testing. The snug-tight force in the anchor rods was also found to be dependent on the length of the wrench and the worker tightening it. The amount of galvanization on the rods and nuts procured from 3 different suppliers were found to be within allowable tolerances. Various recommendations were then made as a result of the conclusions in an effort to reduce the cases related to anchor nut loosening in the future.

A estabilidade da prótese na junção parafusada está diretamente relacionada ao seu grau de adaptação e assentamento bem como à pré-carga que é gerada para unir os componentes. O afrouxamento e/ ou fratura do parafuso do pilar e também a desadaptação rotacional na interface implante/ pilar têm sido relatados como os maiores problemas encontrados em reabilitações unitárias parafusadas, em especial áreas de pré-molares e molares. Desta forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a liberdade rotacional (LR) de 20 pilares protéticos tipo UCLA calcináveis (10 totalmente plásticos e 10 com a base usinada em Tilite - Neodent Implante Osteointegrável), fundidos em liga de NiCr e Tilite, respectivamente, sobre 10 implantes de hexágono externo (Hexágono Externo, HE Neodent Implante Osteointegrável) para próteses unitárias e, também o torque de afrouxamento do parafuso do pilar, submetidos à ciclagem mecânica. Um dispositivo foi fabricado para medir os ângulos de liberdade rotacional entre os hexágonos de implante e pilar em três diferentes tempos: antes e após o processo de fundição e depois da ciclagem mecânica. Os grupos foram classificados de acordo com as leituras de LR: (1) pilares novos + implantes novos; (2) pilares fundidos + implantes novos; (3) pilares fundidos + implantes, ambos ciclados; (4) outros pilares novos + implantes ciclados e (5) os mesmos pilares após fundição + implantes ciclados. Foram medidas as distâncias entre os lados e vértices do hexágono externo dos implantes e interno dos pilares. Para a realização da ciclagem mecânica, foi utilizada uma máquina de ensaio cuja carga média aplicada foi de 120 N em sentido axial, com componente oblíquo, a uma freqüência de 101 ciclos por minuto (1,8 Hz), durante 500.000 ciclos. O torque de aperto dos parafusos de fixação foi de 32 N.cm e o de afrouxamento mensurado após fadiga. Atestada a normalidade da amostra aplicou-se o teste t de Student para comparações em par (p<0,05). Os resultados encontrados foram: para LR (em graus): Grupo Tilite (1) 2,930 ± 0,273; (2) 4,506 ± 2,448; (3) 5,126 ± 2,885; (4) 3,229 ± 0,235; (5) 2,813 ± 0,406; Grupo NiCr: (1) 4,684 ± 0,788; (2) 3,21 ± 1,370; (3) 3,818 ± 1,904; (4) 6,029 ± 0,503; (5) 4,421 ± 2,499. A análise estatística revelou que não houve significância entre nenhuma das diferentes leituras de LR tanto para os pilares do grupo NiCr quanto para os do Tilite; todavia, quando a comparação foi feita entre os pilares, houve diferença estatística significativa para as leituras (1) e (4), com maiores valores para os pilares plásticos calcináveis. O destorque para o grupo NiCr foi de 13,26 ± 4,32 N.cm com perda de torque de 41,44% e, para o grupo Tilite de 13,72 ± 7,36 N.cm e perda de torque de 42,88%. Houve expressiva perda de torque para ambos os grupos, porém não houve diferença estatística na comparação entre as ligas. A quantidade de ciclos aplicada não foi suficiente para alterar de forma significativa a LR nos conjuntos implante/ pilar quando avaliados para cada tipo de liga. A aplicação de cargas cíclicas alterou de forma significativa as dimensões dos implantes. / Prosthesis stability is related to misfit and screw joint preload. The screw loosening or fracture and rotational misfit have been related as the major problems in screwed single implant restorations, especially in molar or premolar areas. The aim of this study was to evaluate the rotational freedom and detorque of 20 UCLA type abutment (10 plastic and 10 machined abutments) cast in NiCr and NiCrTi alloys respectively, over 10 external hexagon implants submitted to mechanical cycling. A device was made to measure the rotational freedom between the implant hexagon and abutment in three different times: before and after the cast procedure and after the mechanical cycling. Groups were classified according the rotational misfit register: (1) new abutments + new implants; (2) cast abutments + new implants; (3) cycled cast abutments + cycled implants; (4) new abutments + cycled implants, and, (5) cast abutments + cycled implants. Measurements were made in the sides and vertices of external hexagon of the implants and internal hexagon of the abutments. Specimens were positioned with 30° of inclination in relation to the vertical axis in an eletromechanical machine for mechanical cycling (5.0x105 cycles) using 120N axial load and 1.8 Hz of frequence. The abutment screws were tightened to a torque of 32N.cm and the detorque measurement was registered after mechanical cycling. The rotational freedom results were: NiCrTi groups - (1) 2.930 ± 0.273; (2) 4.506 ± 2.448; (3) 5.126 ± 2.885; (4) 3.229 ± 0.235; (5) 2.813 ± 0.406; and NiCr groups - (1) 4.684 ± 0.788; (2) 3.21 ± 1.370; (3) 3.818 ± 1.904; (4) 6.029 ± 0.503; (5) 4.421 ± 2.499. Statistical analysis (p<0.05) showed that there is not significance among the different rotational freedom of NiCrTi or NiCr abutments; but there is statistically significant difference between (1) and (4) with higher values to the plastic abutments. Detorque of NiCr group was 13.26±4.32N.cm (-41.44%) and to the NiCrTi group was 13.72±7.36N.cm (-42.88%) but there is not statistically significant difference between the alloys. The mechanical cycling did not statistically influence the rotational freedom in the abutment/implant system when evaluated to each alloy but influenced the implant dimension.