The development of metals that can overcome the strength-ductility-weight trade-off has been an ongoing challenge in engineering for many decades. A promising option for making such materials are Metal matrix composites (MMCs). MMCs contain dispersions of reinforcement in the form of fibers, particles, or platelets that significantly improve their thermal, electrical, or mechanical performance. This dissertation focuses on reinforcement with two-dimensional (2D) materials due to their unprecedented mechanical properties. For instance, compared to steel, the most well-studied 2D material, graphene, is nearly forty times stronger (130 GPa) and five times stiffer (1 TPa). Examples of reinforcement by graphene have achieved increases in strength of 60% due to load transfer at the metal/graphene interface and dislocation blocking by the graphene. However, the superior mechanical properties of graphene are not fully transferred to the matrix in conventional MMCs, a phenomenon known as the "valley of death." In an effort to develop key insight into how the relationships between composite design, processing, structure, properties, and mechanics can be used to more effectively transfer the intrinsic mechanical properties of reinforcements to bulk composite materials, nanolayered composite systems made of Ni, Cu, and NiTi reinforced with graphene or 2D hexagonal boron nitride h-BN is studied using experimental techniques and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. / Doctor of Philosophy / The design of new metals with concurrently improved strength and ductility has been an enduring goal in engineering for many decades. The utilization of components made with these new materials would reduce the weight of structures without sacrificing their performance. Such materials have the potential to revolutionize many industries, from electronics to aerospace. Traditional methods of improving the properties of metals by thermomechanical processing have approached a point where only minor performance improvements can be achieved. The development of Metal matrix composites (MMCs) is among the best approaches to achieving the strength-ductility goal. Metal matrix composites are a class of materials containing reinforcements of dissimilar materials that significantly improve their thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, or mechanical performance. Reinforcements are typically in the form of dispersed fibers, particles, or platelets. The ideal reinforcement materials have superior mechanical properties compared to the metal matrix, a high surface area, and a strong interfacial bond with the matrix. Two-dimensional (2D) materials (materials made up of a single to a few layers of ordered atoms) are attractive for reinforcement in composite materials because they possess unprecedented intrinsic properties. The most well-studied 2D material, graphene, is made of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal honeycomb pattern. It is nearly forty times stronger (130 GPa) and five times stiffer (1 TPa) than steel. Examples of graphene reinforcing have shown increases in strength of 60% due to load transfer at the metal/graphene interface and dislocation blocking by the graphene. Despite their exceptional mechanical properties, the superior mechanical properties of graphene are not fully transferred to the matrix when incorporated into conventional metal matrix composites. This phenomenon, known as the "valley of death," refers to the loss of mechanical performance at different length scales. One cause of this phenomenon is the difficulty of evenly dispersing the reinforcements in the matrix using traditional fabrication techniques. Another is the presence of dislocations in the metal matrix, which cause very large local lattice strains in the graphene. This atomistic-scale deformation at the interface between the metal and the graphene can significantly weaken it, leading to failure at low strains before reaching its intrinsic failure stress and strain. This dissertation aims to provide insight into how the relationships between composites' design, processing, structure, properties, and mechanics can be used to transfer intrinsic mechanical properties of reinforcements to bulk composite materials more effectively. For this, nanolayered composite systems of Ni and Cu reinforced with graphene or 2D h-BN were studied using experimental techniques and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to elucidate the underlying mechanisms behind the composites' material structure and mechanical behavior. Additionally, we explore the incorporation of graphene in a metallic matrix that does not deform through dislocations (or shear bands), such as the shape memory alloy nickel-titanium ( Nitinol or NiTi), to avoid low strain failure of the metal/graphene interface. This theoretical strengthening mechanism is investigated by designing and fabricating NiTi/graphene composites.

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During the past decade, Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs), particularly Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) alloys, have received increasing attention mainly because of their promising role to be integrated into multifunctional systems for actuation, morphing, and sensory capabilities in a broad variety of applications including biomedical, aerospace and seismological engineering. The unique performance of all the novel devices developed by SMAs relies on either the shape memory effect or pseudoelasticity, the two distinctive properties of SMAs. Both these unique properties are based on the inherent capability of SMAs to have two stable lattice structures at different stress or temperature conditions, and the ability of changing their crystallographic structure by a displacive phase transformation between a high-symmetry austenite phase and a low-symmetry martensite phase, in response to either mechanical or thermal loading. These properties make them a superior candidate for using as damping materials under high-strain-rate loading conditions in different engineering fields. SMA materials used in the most applications are polycrystalline in nature. In polycrystalline SMAs at the bulk-level, in addition to the phase transformation at the lattice-level, the thermomechanical response is also highly sensitive to the microstructural properties. In this work, the microstructure, as well as defects, such as dislocations and the stacking faults, are studied in the NiTi crystalline structure. In addition, the performance of NiTi under shock wave loading and vibrations, and their energy dissipation capabilities are examined using computational modeling, globally and locally. The effect of graphitic and metal structures, as reinforcements, on the performance of NiTi matrix composites under static and shock stress wave loading conditions is also investigated at the atomistic scale. / PHD / During the past decade, Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs), particularly Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) alloys, have received increasing attention mainly because of their promising role to be integrated into multifunctional systems for actuation, morphing, and sensory capabilities in a broad variety of applications including biomedical, aerospace and seismological engineering. The unique performance of all the novel devices developed by SMAs relies on their ability of changing their crystallographic structure by a displacive phase transformation between a high-symmetry austenite phase and a low-symmetry martensite phase, in response to either mechanical or thermal loading. These properties make them a superior candidate for using as damping materials in different engineering fields. In this work, the microstructure, as well as defects are studied in the NiTi crystalline structure. In addition, the performance of NiTi under shock wave loading and vibrations, and their energy dissipation capabilities are examined using computational modeling, globally and locally. The effect of graphitic and metal structures, as reinforcements, on the performance of NiTi matrix composites under static and shock stress wave loading conditions is also investigated at the atomistic scale.

Objectif : il a été rapporté que l’utilisation d’agents prophylactiques fluorés pouvait favoriser la corrosion galvanique au sein des alliages de titane. L’objectif de la présente étude était d’évaluer l’effet d’un rince-bouche fluoré sur les propriétés mécaniques de fils en nickel-titane (NiTi) et de fils en cuivre-nickel-titane (CuNiTi) lorsque ces derniers sont couplés à des boîtiers de compositions différentes (boîtiers de marques Smartclip, Clarity, et Sprint). Matériels et Méthodes : 90 segments de fils en NiTi et 90 segments de fils en CuNiTi ont été chacun couplés à 2 boîtiers de chaque marque. Chaque assemblage fil-boîtiers a été par la suite incubé pendant 3 heures à 37°C, soit dans une solution de fluore neutre (Fluorinse™ 0,05% NaF), soit dans une solution de salive artificielle (solution contrôle). Suite à l’incubation, les échantillons étaient nettoyés avec de l’eau déshydrogénée, les fils séparés des boîtiers et montés sur un support pour subir un test de pliage en trois points en milieu humide (salive artificielle) à 37°C. Les modules d’élasticité ainsi que les limites conventionnelles d’élasticité en activation et en désactivation ont été mesurés et comparés. Des analyses de Variance (ANOVA) et des comparaisons post-hoc avec la correction de Bonferronni ont été utilisées pour comparer les groupes entre eux (α = 0,05). Résultats : L’utilisation d’un rince-bouche fluoré a produit une réduction du module d’élasticité et de la limite conventionnelle d’élasticité en activation et en désactivation pour les fils en NiTi ; cependant, cet effet a été modulé par le type de boîtier auquel le fil a été couplé. Les propriétés mécaniques de fils en CuNiTi n’ont pas été affectées par le fluor, ou par le type de boîtier utilisé. Conclusions : L’utilisation d’un rince-bouche fluoré modifie les propriétés mécaniques des fils en NiTi seulement. Cet effet est modulé par le boîtier auquel le fil en NiTi est couplé. A la différence des autres études publiées dans la littérature, nos résultats ne nous permettent pas de conclure que la modification des propriétés mécaniques des fils en NiTi entrainerait obligatoirement un allongement de la durée du traitement orthodontique. Mots clés : Fluor, fils nickel-titane, boîtiers orthodontiques, corrosion galvanique, propriétés mécaniques. / Aim: it has been reported that the use of fluoride prophylactic agents can cause galvanic corrosion of the titanium based alloys used in orthodontics. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of a fluoride mouthrinse on the mechanical properties of nickel-titanium (NiTi) and copper–nickel-titanium (CuNiTi) orthodontic archwires that have been coupled with different types of orthodontic brackets (Smartclip, Clarity, and Sprint brackets). Materials and Methods: 90 segments of NiTi and 90 segments of CuNiTi archwires were tested. Every segment was coupled with 2 brackets of each brand. The wire–bracket assembly obtained was incubated, at 37°C for three hours either in a solution of a commercially available mouthwash (Fluorinse™ 0,05% NaF), or in a solution of artificial saliva (control). Following the incubation, the wires were separated from the brackets, rinsed, mounted on a stainless steel support and placed in a waterbath of artificial saliva at 37°C. A 3-point bending test was made to calculate the loading and unloading elastic modulus and yield strength of the wires. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc comparisons were made using Bonferronni’s correction to identify the statistically significant differences (α = 0,05). Results: The use of a fluoridated mouthrinse reduced the loading and unloading elastic modulus and yield strength of the NiTi wires. This reduction, however, varies with the type of bracket that was coupled with the wire. The mechanical properties of the CuNiTi wires were not modified by the use of the fluoride rinse or by the type of bracket to which they were coupled. Conclusions : The use of a fluoride mouthrinse alters the mechanical properties of NiTi wires only. This effect varies with the type of bracket that was in contact with the wire. However our results do not allow us to conclude that the alteration of the mechanical properties of the wires would necessarily imply a prolongation of the orthodontic treatment time. Key words: Fluoride, nickel-titanium archwires, galvanic corrosion, mechanical properties,orthodontic brackets.

O objetivo do presente estudo foi determinar a área alargada posterior ao retratamento do canal radicular com instrumentos de níquel-titânio em imagens de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico. Sessenta raízes mesiais de molares inferiores foram selecionadas e submetidas a tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico(TCFC) em 4 períodos de: antes do preparo (T1), após o preparo (T2), após o retratamento (T3) e após a complementação do retratamento (T4). Após a TCFC inicial (T1), os dentes foram submetidos ao protocolo de abertura coronária e exploração dos canais com lima manual tipo K n.15, preparados com instrumentos ProTaper Next (até X3: # 30.07), e submetidos novamente a TCFC (T2); A seguir foram obturados pela técnica híbrida de Tagger com cimento AH Plus, e submetidos a 1000 ciclos de termociclagem simulando um período de 12 meses. Subsequentemente, os espécimes foram distribuídos de acordo com os protocolos de desobturação do canal radicular, em três grupos (n=10): G1- Protaper Universal Retratamento (D1: #30.09; D2: #25.08; D3: #20.07;); G2- Mtwo Retratamento (#25.05) e G3- DRaCe (DR1: #30.10; DR2: #25.04). Após a desobturação, os espécimes foram submetidos novamente à TCFC (T3). Em seguida, foram submetidos ao protocolo de complementação para remoção do material obturador, em três grupos (n=10): G1, G2 e G3: PT next X4: #40.06. A seguir os espécimes foram submetidos novamente à TCFC (T4) para avaliação da área alargada do canal radicular. A média e o desvio padrão das variáveis quantitativas foram obtidas. A normalidade dos dados foi avaliada pelo teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov. As variáveis foram avaliadas pelo Teste-t para amostras pareadas para avaliar a diferença entre a área desgastada entre o preparo (Tomografia 2) e o retratamento (Tomografia 4). As variáveis foram avaliadas pelo Teste de Análise de Variância (ANOVA) post hoc Tukey para a comparação entre Protaper-R (grupo 1), Mtwo-R (grupo 2) e D- Race (grupo 3). Foram considerados significativos valores de p < 0,05. A análise de variância evidenciou diferença estatisticamente significante em relação aos grupos em canal mesiovestibular em nível 2 mm abaixo de furca p<0,038 e em canal mesiovestibular em nível 4 mm abaixo de furca p<0,005. Evidenciou também diferença estatisticamente significante em relação aos grupos 1, 2 e 3 em canal mesiovestibular em nível 2 mm abaixo de furca após o retratamento p<0,028. A diferença média da área alargada entre o preparo e o retratamento em canais mesiovestibulares comparando os grupos Protaper-R, Mtwo-R e D-race evidenciou diferença estatisticamente significante em todos os grupos (p<0,000 e p<0,029) e em canais mesiolinguais valores entre p<0,000 e p<0,029. Conclui-se que as técnicas de complementação avaliadas aumentaram a área do canal radicular, contribuindo para a remoção do remanescente de material obturador, sendo que o sistema Protaper-R ® permitiu maior desgaste. Embora tenha havido ampliação da área do canal radicular em níveis determinados, nenhuma das técnicas avaliadas foram capazes de remover completamente o material obturador dos canais radiculares / The objective of the present study was to determine the enlarged area after retreatment of the root canal with nickel-titanium instruments in conical beam computed tomography images. Sixty mesial roots of mandibular molars were selected and submitted to concomitant computed tomography (CBCT) in 4 periods of: before preparation (T1), after preparation (T2), after retreatment (T3) and after completing retreatment (T4). After the initial CBCT (T1), the teeth were submitted to the protocol of coronary opening and exploration of channels with manual file type K n.15, prepared with ProTaper Next instruments (up to X3: # 30.07), and again submitted to CBCT); They were then filled by the Tagger hybrid technique with AH Plus cement and submitted to 1000 cycles of thermocycling simulating a period of 12 months. Subsequently, the specimens were distributed according to root canal clearance protocols, in three groups (n = 10): G1 Protaper Universal Retreatment (D1: # 30.09; D2: # 25.08; D3: # 20.07;); G2- Mtwo Retreatment (# 25.05) and G3- DRaCe (DR1: # 30.10; DR2: # 25.04). After disintegration, the specimens were again submitted to TCFC (T3). Afterwards, they were submitted to the complementation protocol to remove the obturator material, in three groups (n = 10): G1, G2 and G3: PT next X4: # 40.06. Afterwards the specimens were again submitted to TCFC (T4) for evaluation of the enlarged area of the root canal. The mean and standard deviation of the quantitative variables were obtained. The normality of the data was evaluated by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. The variables were evaluated by the t-Test for paired samples to evaluate the difference between the worn area between the preparation (Tomography 2) and the retreatment (Tomography 4). The variables were evaluated by the Tukey post-hoc ANOVA for the comparison between Protaper- R (group 1), Mtwo-R (group 2) and D-Race (group 3). Values of p <0.05 were considered significant. The analysis of variance showed a statistically significant difference in relation to the groups in mesiobuccal channel at level 2 mm below furca p <0.038 and in mesiobuccal channel at level 4 mm below furca p <0.005. There was also a statistically significant difference in relation to groups 1, 2 and 3 in mesiobuccal channel at level 2 mm below furcation after retreatment p <0.028. The mean difference in the wide area between preparation and retreatment in mesiobuccal canals comparing the Protaper-R, Mtwo-R and D-race groups showed a statistically significant difference in all groups (p <0.000 and p <0.029) and in mesiolinguistic channels values between p <0.000 and p <0.029. It was concluded that the complementation techniques evaluated increased the root canal area, contributing to the removal of the remainder of the obturator material, and the Protaper-R ® system allowed for greater wear. Although there was enlargement of the root canal area at determined levels, none of the techniques evaluated were able to completely remove the obturator material from the root canals

O presente estudo teve por objetivo avaliar ex vivo a eficiência de sistemas para retratamento (ProTaper Universal Retratamento, Mtwo Retratamento e D-Race), na desobturação de canais mésio vestibulares curvos de molares superiores, por meio de tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico. Foram utilizados canais mésio vestibulares com curvatura entre 20° e 40°, de 36 molares superiores, preparados com Protaper Universal (até instrumento F2), obturados com cone ProTaper F2 e cimento AH Plus, pela técnica de condensação lateral. Para a desobturação, os dentes foram divididos em grupos (I: ProTaper Universal Retratamento, II: Mtwo Retratamento e III: D-Race). A captura das imagens foi realizada após a obturação e após a desobturação dos canais radiculares, por meio de tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico de pequeno volume (Prexion 3D XTrillion Inc). As imagens foram segmentadas utilizando o programa InVesalius, para verificar o material obturador remanescente. O tempo para desobturação também foi analisado. De posse dos valores, iniciais e finais, de volume de material obturador e de estrutura dentinária, a proporção dos volumes foi calculada. Para a análise estatística, os resultados foram avaliados pelos testes de ANOVA e de Múltiplas Comparações de Bonferroni. Os grupos ProTaper Universal Retratamento (13,97%) e D-Race (9,87%), apresentaram os menores volumes percentuais médios de material obturador remanescente, não havendo diferença estatística significante entre eles; porém, apresentaram diferença estatística significante (p 0,05) do grupo Mtwo Retratamento (33,88%). Os três sistemas provocaram desgaste semelhante de dentina após a desobturação. O grupo D-Race apresentou menor tempo para desobturação, estatisticamente diferente em relação aos demais sistemas. As características dos sistemas de retratamento podem interferir na eficiência de desobturação quanto ao tempo e volume de material remanescente. / The present study aimed to evaluate, ex vivo, the efficiency of systems for retreatment (ProTaper Universal Retreatment, Mtwo Retreatment and D-Race), in removal filling material of curved mesiobuccal canals of maxillary molars, using cone beam computed tomography. Were used mesiobuccal canals with curvature between 20 ° and 40 °, of 36 molars prepared with ProTaper Universal (until instrument F2), filled with cone F2 ProTaper and AH Plus sealer by lateral condensation. For the removal procedure of filling material, the teeth were divided into groups (I: Protaper Universal Retreatment, II: Mtwo Retreatment and III: D-Race). The capture of images was performed after filling and after the removal procedure of root canal through cone beam computed tomography of small volume (Prexion 3D - XTrillion Inc). The images were segmented using the software InVesalius to check the remaining filling material. The time for removal procedure was also analyzed. Possession of values, initial and final, of volume filling material and dentin structure, the ratio of the volumes was calculated. For statistical analysis, the results were evaluated by ANOVA and Bonferroni\'s Multiple Comparisons. ProTaper Universal Retreatment (13.97 %) and D-Race (9.87 %) groups had the lowest average percent volume remaining filling material, with no statistically significant difference between them, but showed a statistically significant difference (p 0.05) group Mtwo Retreatment (33.88 %). The three systems caused similar wear dentin after removal procedure. The group D-Race had less time for removal procedure, statistically different compared to the other systems. The characteristics of retreatment systems may interfere with the efficiency of removal procedure on the time and volume remaining material.

O preparo químico-cirúrgico é uma das etapas mais importantes do tratamento endodôntico, pois promove a desinfecção do sistema de canais radiculares através da limpeza e da modelagem. Realizar o preparo de canais curvos é um grande desafio, devido à ocorrência freqüente de acidentes operatórios como o transporte do canal. A introdução de instrumentos fabricados em ligas de níquel-titânio (NiTi) contribuiu consideravelmente para a melhora na qualidade da instrumentação dos canais. Os diferentes sistemas rotatórios que são apresentados continuamente ao profissional devem ser estudados com detalhes, pois o seu comportamento pode variar de acordo com o desenho de cada instrumento e as suas características de produção. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar, ex vivo, a qualidade do preparo de canais curvos realizado pelos sistemas rotatórios Twisted File (TF; Sybron Endo), torcidos, e EndoSequence (ES; Brasseler), usinados, quanto à habilidade em manter o canal centralizado, analisando a extensão e a direção dos eventuais transportes e o índice de centralização do instrumento (IC), por meio de cortes transversais e da microtomografia computadorizada (CT). Trinta molares inferiores foram divididos em dois grupos, e preparados conforme o delineamento de cada método: G1 - Bramante Modificado e G2 - CT. No G1, os dentes foram incluídos em blocos de resina, e seccionados a 2,0, 3,5 e 5,0 mm do ápice radicular. As secções foram fotografadas, e os blocos, remontados, foram submetidos à instrumentação rotatória. No G2, os dentes foram incluídos em material de moldagem e escaneados com um microtomógrafo, antes e após o preparo. As imagens das seções transversais foram reconstruídas e os cortes axiais correspondentes às distâncias de 2,0, 3,5 e 5,0 mm do ápice radicular foram selecionados. Os resultados foram submetidos ao teste estatístico não-paramétrico Mann-Whitney, para comparações duas a duas. Em ambos os grupos, o transporte do canal e o IC para os sistemas TF e ES foram semelhantes, havendo diferença estatística significante apenas no G2, na secção 3,5 mm, quando o sistema TF causou menos transporte do que o sistema ES, obtendo também um melhor IC (p < 0,05). Quando realizada a comparação entre os métodos, independentemente do instrumento utilizado, o transporte do canal foi significantemente menor (0,17 mm) no grupo 2, do que no grupo 1 (0,27 mm) (p < 0,05). A 3,5 e 5,0 mm, o sistema TF promoveu menos transporte no grupo 2 do que no grupo 1 (p < 0,05). Para o sistema ES, diferença estatística foi encontrada a 2,0 mm, aonde o transporte também foi menor no grupo 2 (p < 0,05). Concluiu-se que os sistemas TF e ES se comportaram de modo semelhante quanto ao transporte do canal e ao IC, permitindo o preparo de canais curvos com pouco desvio. Os dois instrumentos apresentaram desvios tanto para o sentido mesial, quanto para o sentido distal. E quando comparados apenas os métodos de avaliação, no método da CT o transporte do canal foi menor do que no método de Bramante Modificado. / The chemomechanical preparation is one of the most important phases of endodontic treatment, because it promotes disinfection of the root canal system by cleaning and shaping. The preparation of curved canals is a major challenge due to the frequent occurrence of operative accidents as the canal transportation. The introduction of instruments of nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy has contributed considerably to the improvement of canal instrumentation quality. The different rotary systems that are continuously presented to dental professionals should be studied in detail, because their mechanical properties can vary according to the design of each instrument and the manufacture characteristics. The aim of this study was to evaluate, ex vivo, the quality of preparation of curved canals and centering ability of the rotary systems Twisted File (TF) (Sybron Endo), twisted, and EndoSequence (ES) (Brasseler), ground, analyzing the extent and direction of any transportation and the centering ratio of instrument, by cross sections and microcomputed tomography (CT). Thirty lower molars were divided into two groups, and prepared according to the design of each method: G1 Bramante Modified and G2 - CT. In G1, the teeth were embedded in resin blocks and sectioned at 2,0, 3,5 and 5,0 mm from the apex. The sections were photographed and the blocks were reassembled and subjected to rotary instrumentation. In G2, the teeth were embedded in an impression material and scanned with a microtomograph, before and after preparation. The images were reconstructed from the cross sections and the axial sections corresponding to distances of 2,0, 3,5 and 5,0 mm from the apex were selected. The results were submitted to statistical nonparametric test Mann-Whitney. In both groups, the canal transportation and IC for TF and ES systems were similar, with statistical difference only for the 3.5 mm section, while TF system caused less canal transportation than ES system, obtaining also better IC (p <0.05). When compared only the methods, regardless of instrument used, the canal transportation was significantly smaller (0.17 mm) in group 2 than in group 1 (0.27 mm) (p <0.05). At 3.5 and 5.0 mm, TF system promoted less transportation in group 2 than in group 1 (p <0.05). For ES system, statistical difference was found at 2.0 mm, where transportation was also lower in group 2 (p <0.05). It was concluded that the systems TF and ES behaved similarly about the canal transportation and the centering ability, allowing the preparation of curved canals with little deviation. The two instruments showed deviations for both the mesial and distal direction. When comparing only the methods of assessment, at CT the canal transportation was lower than in Bramante Modified method.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of engine-driven Nickel-Titanium instruments manufactured by different thermal treatments. In the first part of this study, 60 reciprocating instruments were used (n=20): Reciproc R25 (REC 25.08), Unicone L25 (UNC 25.06) e Prodesign R 25 (PDR 25.06). The cyclic flexural fatigue resistance was performed measuring the time to failure in an artificial stainless steel canal with a 60º angle and a 5 mm radius of curvature (n=10). The torsional test was performed according to ISO 3630-1, measuring the torque and angle of rotation at failure in the 3 mm from the tip portion (n=10). Additionally, the fractured surface of each instrument was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to assess the topographic features of the fractured surface. Data were analyzed using one was analysis of variance ANOVA and Tukey test, the level of significance was set at 5%. The results of the cyclic flexural fatigue showed that PDR 25.06 presented significantly higher values than the other groups (P<0.05). REC 25.08 showed higher fatigue resistance than UNC 25.06 (P<0.05). In relation to the torsional test, the PDR 25.06 presented the lowest torque load than REC 25.08 and UNC 25.06 (P<0.05). In addition, there was no significant difference between REC 25.08 and UNC 25.06 (P>0.05). The PDR 25.06 and UNC 25.06 showed higher angular rotation until fracture than REC 25.08 (P<0.05). No difference was found between PDR 25.06 and UNC 25.06. All the instruments showed typical topographic features of cyclic flexural and torsional fatigue. The second part of this study evaluated the cyclic flexural and torsional fatigue resistance of reciprocating instruments Reciproc Blue (RB 25.08), WaveOne Gold Primary (WOG 25.07) and Prodesign R 25 (PDR 25.06) (n=20). The cyclic flexural fatigue test was performed with the same previsoly described device, using a root curvature with 60º and a 5 mm radius (n=10) and the torsional test was performed according to ISO 3630-1 (n=10). The fractured surface of each instrument was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Data were analyzed using one was analysis of variance ANOVA and Tukey test, the level of significance was set at 5%. The results of the cyclic flexural fatigue test showed that PDR 25.06 presented significantly higher values than the other groups (P<0.05). RB 25.08 showed higher fatigue resistance than WOG 25.07 (P<0.05). The torsional test showed that PDR 25.06 had lowed torsional load (P<0.05). No difference was found between RB 25.08 and WOG 25.07 (P>0.05). In relation the angular rotation, the PDR 25.06 showed higher angular rotation values than RB 25.08 and WOG 25.07 (P<0.05). RB 25.08 presented higher angular values than WOG 25.07 (P<0.05). All the instruments showed typical topographic features of cyclic flexural and torsional fatigue. The third part of this study was to evaluate the torsional fatigue resistance of NiTi rotary glide path instruments. The torsional test was performed according to ISO 3630-1, measuring the torque and angle of rotation at failure in the 3 mm from the tip portion. A total of 56 glide path instruments were used (n=8): Logic 25.01 (LOG 25.01), Logic CM 25.01(LOG CM 25.01), Proglider 16.02 (PGD 16.02), Hyflex GPF 15.01, 15.02, 20.02 (HGPF) and Mtwo 10.04. The fractured surface of each instrument was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Data were analyzed using one was analysis of variance ANOVA and Tukey test, the level of significance was set at 5%. The results showed that LOG 25.01 had a significantly higher torsional load than the other groups (P<0.05). The PGD 16.02 had significantly difference in comparison with HGPF 15.01 and 15.02 (P<0.05). LOG CM 25.01 had higher torsional load than HGPF 15.01 and 15.02 (P<0.05). No difference was found among Mtwo 10.04, HGPG 15.01, 15.02 and 20.02. In relation the angular rotation, LOG CM 25.01 and HGPF 15.01 presented the highest values (P<0.05). PGD 16.02 had the lowest values (P<0.05) followed by Mtwo 10.04. LOG 25.01 had higher angle of rotation than PGD 16.02 and Mtwo 10.04 (P<0.05). All the instruments showed typical topographic features of torsional fatigue. / O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o comportamento mecânico de instrumentos mecanizados de Níquel-Titânio (NiTi) fabricados com diferentes tratamentos térmicos. Na primeira parte do estudo foram utilizados 60 instrumentos reciprocantes para a realização dos teste de fadiga cíclica flexural e torcional (n=20): Reciproc R25 (REC 25.08), Unicone L25 (UNC 25.06) e Prodesign R 25 (PDR 25.06). O teste de fadiga cíclica flexural foi realizado com o objetivo de mensurar o tempo para a fratura dos instrumentos em um canal artificial de aço inoxidável com curvatura com 60º de angulação e 5 mm de raio (n=10). Para o teste de torção, os 3 mm inicias das pontas dos instrumentos foram fixadas em um aparelho de torção (n=10), de acordo com a norma ISO 3630-1. Este teste foi realizado com o objetivo de mensurar o torque máximo e o ângulo de rotação suportado pelos instrumentos até sua fratura. Adicionalmente, todos os fragmentos dos instrumentos fraturados foram examinados em microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) para avaliar as características topográficas da superfície da área da fratura. A análise-estatística foi realizada utilizando o teste de análise de variância com um fator ANOVA e teste de Tukey, o nível de significância foi de 5%. Os resultados de fadiga cíclica flexural demonstraram que o PDR 25.06 apresentou maior tempo para a fratura do que os outros grupos (P<0.05). O instrumento REC 25.08 apresentou maior resistência a fadiga cíclica flexural do que o UNC 25.06 (P<0.05). O teste de torção demonstrou que o PDR 25.06 apresentou significantemente menor resistência torcional do que o REC 25.08 e UNC 25.06 (P<0.05). Além disso, não houve diferença entre REC 25.08 e UNC 25.06. Com relação ao ângulo de rotação, o PDR 25.06 e UNC 25.06 apresentaram diferença significante quando comparado ao REC 25.08. Não houve diferença entre PDR 25.06 e UNC 25.06 (P>0.05). Todos os instrumentos apresentaram característica topográficas típicas de fadiga cíclica flexural e torcional. Na segunda parte deste estudo avaliou-se a fadiga cíclica flexural e torcional dos instrumentos reciprocantes Reciproc Blue R25 (RB 25.08), WaveOne Gold Primary (WOG 25.07) e Prodesign R 25 (PDR 25.06) (n=20). O teste de fadiga cíclica flexural foi realizado com dispositivo descrito anteriormente, utilizando curvaturas de 60º e 5 mm de raio (n=10). O teste de torção foi realizado de acordo com a norma ISO 3630-1 (n=10). Todos os fragmentos dos instrumentos fraturados foram examinados em microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) para avaliar as características topográficas da superfície da área da fratura. A análise-estatística foi realizada utilizando o teste de análise de variância com um fator (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey, o nível de significância foi de 5%. Os resultados de fadiga cíclica flexural demonstraram que o PDR 25.06 apresentou a maior resistência a fadiga cíclica flexural do que dos outros grupos (P<0.05). O RB 25.08 apresentou maior tempo para à fratura do que o WOG 25.07 (P<0.05). O teste de torção, o PDR 25.06 apresentou a menor resistência à torção do que os outros grupos (P<0.05). Não houve diferença significante entre RB 25.08 e WOG 25.07 (P>0.05). Em relação ao ângulo de rotação, o PDR 25.06 apresentou maiores valores quando comparados com RB 25.08 e WOG 25.07. O RB 25.08 apresentou diferença significante quando comparado com WOG 25.07. Todos os instrumentos apresentaram características topográficas típicas de fadiga cíclica flexural e torcional. Na terceira parte deste estudo avaliou-se a resistência torcional de instrumentos empregados para patência do canal radicular, de acordo com a norma ISO 3630-1. Foram utilizados 56 instrumentos rotatórios (n=8): Logic 25.01 (LOG 25.01), Logic CM 25.01 (LOG CM 25.01), Proglider 16.02 (PGD 16.02), Hyflex GPF 15.01, 15.02, 20.02 (HGPF) e Mtwo 10.04. Os fragmentos dos instrumentos fraturados foram examinados em microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) para avaliar as características topográficas da superfície da área da fratura. A análise-estatística foi realizada utilizando o teste de análise de variância com um fator ANOVA e teste de Tukey, o nível de significância foi de 5%. Os resultados demonstraram que o LOG 25.01 apresentou significantemente maior resistência torcional do que os demais grupos (P<0.05). O grupo da PGD 16.02 apresentou diferença significante quando comparado com HGPF 15.01 e 15.02 (P<0.05). O LOG CM 25.01 apresentou maior resistência torcional do que o grupo do HGPF 15.01 e 15.02 (P<0.05). Não houve diferença significante entre os intrumentos Mtwo 10.04 e HGPF 15.01, 15.02 e 20.02. Com relação ao ângulo de rotação, o LOG CM 25.01 e HGPF 15.01 apresentaram os maiores valores (P<0.05). O PGD 16.02 apresentou o menor valor de todos os grupos (P<0.05) seguido pelo Mtwo 10.04. O LOG 25.01 apresentou maiores ângulos de rotação do que o PGD 16.02 e Mtwo 10.04 (P<0.05). Todos os instrumentos apresentaram característica topográficas típicas de fadiga torcional. As características da secção transversal, tipo de núcleo, taper e o tratamento térmico possuem forte influência sobre as propriedades mecânicas dos instrumentos de NiTi. No entanto, o tratamento térmico é um dos fatores primordiais para maior flexibilidade dos instrumentos. O instrumento PDR 25.06 apresentou maior resistência à fadiga cíclica flexural e maior ângulo de rotação no teste de torção do que todos os outros instrumentos reciprocantes avaliados. No entanto, menor resistência torcional. Os intrumentos LOG 25.01 apresentaram maior resistência torcional e o LOG CM 25.01 maiores ângulos de rotação.

O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a resistência à fadiga cíclica flexural de instrumentos rotatórios de níquel-titânio de número 25, conicidade 0,04 e 25 mm de comprimento (K3, SybronEndo), submetidos a variados torques de acionamento e repetidos ciclos de usos em canais simulados, valendo-se de dispositivo apropriado para ensaios dinâmicos. Procurou-se determinar se, além do fator de variação número de uso, há influência relacionada com o torque e, ainda, a possibilidade de interação entre número de uso e torque. Valendo-se motor elétrico acionado à velocidade de 300 rpm foram instrumentados 320 canais simulados, utilizado-se 80 instrumentos divididos em 4 grupos com 20 espécimes cada, de acordo com os torques (0,5 Ncm, 1,0 Ncm, 2,0 Ncm e 6,0 Ncm) a que seriam submetidos. Cada grupo foi subdividido em 4 subgrupos com 5 espécimes, de acordo com o número de usos (1, 3, 5 e 7 ciclos de usos). Todos os instrumentos foram submetidos a ensaio de fadiga cíclica flexural que foi realizado num dispositivo que permitia ao instrumento girar livremente, reproduzindo a instrumentação rotatória num canal curvo (40º e raio de curvatura de 5 mm), simulando o movimento de pecking, onde o instrumento deslizava pelo sulco criado no anel de aço temperado. Foi utilizada peça de mão com contra-ângulo redutor de 16:1, acionado por motor elétrico na velocidade de 300 rpm e torque idêntico ao empregado durante a fase de preparo dos canais simulados. A fratura do instrumento era facilmente detectada pelo sensor, e neste momento o contador e o temporizador paravam imediatamente. Os dados registrados no contador e no temporizador foram tranformados em segundos. Para a avaliação estatística empregou-se ANOVA e o teste t de Student (p<0,01). No que diz respeito ao fator de variação número de uso, não houve diferença estatística significante, enquanto as comparações feitas com o torque de 6,0 Ncm apresentaram valores de t calculado altamente significativo, com p < 0,01. Também não ocorreu interação significante entre os fatores de variação número de usos e torque. Baseado nos resultados deste estudo pode-se concluir que o torque afetou a resistência à fadiga cíclica flexural dos instrumentos rotatórios de NiTi, sendo menor naqueles submetidos à torque elevado, enquanto o número de usos em até 7 vezes não afetou . / The aim of the present study was to evaluate the flexural cyclic fatigue resistance of nickel-titanium rotary instruments, number 25, taper 0,04, and length of 25mm (K3, SybronEndo), when submitted to several torque values and number of uses in simulated canal blocks, by using devices appropriated for dynamic tests. It was tried to detect whether, in addition to the factor number of uses, there would be an influence related to torque, or even the possibility of an interaction between number of uses and torque. The data was collected from 320 simulated canals that were prepared, driven by an electrical motor at 300 rpm, using 80 instruments divided in 4 groups of 20 sample each, based on torque values (0,5 Ncm, 1,0 Ncm, 2,0 Ncm e 6,0 Ncm). Each group was randomly divided in 4 subgroups of 5 samples each, according to the number of uses (1, 3, 5 and 7 cycles). All files were submitted to flexural cyclic fatigue test realized in a device that allows the instrument to freely rotate, reproducing the movement of an instrument rotating in a curved canal (40º angle and 5 mm of radius), simulating the pecking movement, where the instrument slide over the groove created in the hardened steel. An electric motor hand-piece was used with a contra-angle 16:1 reduction set at 300 rpm and torque value identical to that used during preparation of simulated canals. The fracture of the instrument was easily detected at moment which the counter and the timer were immediately stopped. Data collected by the counter and the timer were converted in seconds and analysed by ANOVA and t Student test (p<0.01). In regards to the number of uses factor, there was not a statistically significant difference, while comparisons made with torque value set at 6,0 Ncm showed t values significantly high, with p<0.01. It was not seen any interaction between both variables, number of uses and torque. Based on the results of this investigation, it can be concluded that torque affected the resistance to flexural cyclic fatigue of nickel-titanium rotary instruments, being low on those tested at high torque value; while the factor number of uses up to 7 times did not affect the results.

Magister Chirurgiae Dentium - MChD (Orthodontics) / The aim of the study is to compare the frictional resistance generated between two types of self-ligating brackets; Smart-Clip Metal SL (3M Unitek) and Damon Clear SL (Ormco), with conventional stainless steel brackets, Victory Series (3M Unitek) when coupled with various stainless steel and nickel-titanium archwires. Materials and Methods: All brackets had a 0.022" slot and tested using three archwires: 0.016" nickel-titanium, 0.019 x 0.025" nickel-titanium and 0.019 x 0.025" stainless steel archwires. Friction was evaluated for the upper right quadrant of the typodont. For each testing procedure, new brackets and archwire was employed to eliminate the influence of wear. Results: The mean results showed that the Smart-Clip self-ligating brackets generated significantly lower friction than both the Damon Clear self-ligating brackets and Victory Series brackets. However, the analysis of the various bracket-archwire combinations displayed that Damon Clear SL brackets generated the lowest friction when tested with 0.016" round nickeltitanium archwire and significantly higher friction than Smart-Clip and Victory Series brackets when tested with 0.019 x 0.025" stainless steel rectangular archwires. All brackets showed higher frictional forces as the wire size increased. Clinical relevance: The production of high levels of friction during orthodontic sliding mechanics presents a clinical challenge to the orthodontists. The generation of high levels of friction may reduce the effectiveness of the mechanics, decrease tooth movement efficiency and further complicate anchorage control. The amount of friction is variable in the orthodontic system and can be altered somewhat by the orthodontist's choices.