Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Introduction: A novel device developed by J. Morita can generate electromagnetic stimulation (EMS) into the root canal. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the anti-biofilm effect of EMS combined with low concentrations of NaOCl against an established biofilm of Enterococcus faecalis in an in vitro human tooth model. Materials and Methods: Single rooted human teeth were standardized and an E. faecalis biofilm was established in the canal. The specimens were subject to six treatment groups: 1) 1.5% NaOCl; 2) 1.5% NaOCl and EMS; 3) 0.25% NaOCl; 4) 0.25% NaOCl and EMS; 5) saline and 6) saline and EMS. Biofilm was collected, plated, and the number of colony forming units (CFU)/mL was used to determine antibacterial activity. Results: The effect of treatment group on bacterial counts were made using one-way ANOVA followed by pair-wise comparisons. Although there was no significant difference between individual groups tested, there was statistically significant difference between the average difference between ‘treatments with EMS’ and ‘treatments without EMS.’ Conclusion: EMS can improve the antibacterial efficacy of NaOCl against an established biofilm of E. faecalis in an in vitro human tooth model

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of sodium hypochlorite on the organic and inorganic composition of enamel. Background: With the advent of enamel bonding for orthodontic appliances in the late 1970s, it has been shown that traditional phosphoric acid etching affects the inorganic portion of the enamel.1, 2 In an attempt to enhance the acid etching pattern and, furthermore, the bond strength, additional pretreatment techniques that target the organic components of the enamel biofilm have been proposed. One such method is the non-invasive enamel pretreatment with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) prior to phosphoric acid etching.3, 4 It has been suggested that the mechanism by which sodium hypochlorite enhances the etching pattern is enamel deproteinization, in which organic elements, including the acquired film, are removed from the enamel surface.3, 5 This presumption is based on the multitude of endodontic literature supporting the use of NaOCl as an effective irrigant in root canal therapy6-13. In contrast to dentin and pulpal tissue, enamel is comprised of minimal organic matter.14, 15 As a result of this fact and the limited amount of experimentation of the effect of NaOCl on the enamel surface, the true mechanism by which sodium hypochlorite enhances the etching pattern of enamel is questionable.5, 16 The objective of this study was to determine the compositional effects of sodium hypochlorite on human enamel. Methods: Following IRB approval, 120 enamel sections from 22 extracted human premolar teeth were randomly divided into three experimental groups and one control group.17 The control group (E = enamel) received no treatment. The first experimental group (A = phosphoric acid) received a 15-second treatment with 37% phosphoric acid, rinsed with distilled water and air sprayed for 20 seconds, then dried with oil free compressed air. The second experimental group (H = sodium hypochlorite) received a treatment of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite for 60 seconds, washed with distilled water for 10 seconds, and dried. The third experimental group (HA = sodium hypochlorite + phosphoric acid) received a treatment of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite for 60 seconds, washed with distilled water for 10 seconds, dried, then receive the 15-second treatment with 37% phosphoric acid as in Group A.3 Following treatment preparations of the four groups, scanning electron microscopy (SEM)/energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDX) analysis was performed for all groups.18 For elemental concentration, a one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s post hoc statistical tests were applied.17, 19, 20 ANOVA and Tukey tests were performed at a significance level of p ≤ 0.05. Results: There were no significant effects of treatment on the enamel elements carbon (C), calcium (Ca) sodium (Na), oxygen (O), and phosphorous (P). There was a significant effect of treatment on the amount of chlorine (Cl) in enamel between groups acid (A) and hypochlorite + acid (HA) as well as between groups hypochlorite (H) and hypochlorite + acid (HA) (p = 0.004). The amount of variation of iodine (I) in the enamel composition between untreated enamel (E) and enamel treated with sodium hypochlorite + phosphoric acid (HA) was significant (p = 0.004). Additionally, there was a significant decrease in the quantity of antimony (Sb) found in the control group (E) versus the hypochlorite + acid (HA) experimental group (p = 0.002). Lastly, tin (Sn) was significantly reduced from the enamel surface (E) when treated with hypochlorite + acid (HA) (p = 0.008). Conclusions: The various treatments minimally affected the elemental concentrations of C, Ca, Na, O, and P. The amount of chlorine present in enamel significantly increased following treatment with sodium hypochlorite (H) alone and even more so following treatment with phosphoric acid and sodium hypochlorite (AH). In contrast, elements I, Sb, and Sn demonstrated a congruent reduction in concentration after treatment with hypochlorite and acid (HA). Although it has been hypothesized that sodium hypochlorite targets the organic pellicle present on the surface of enamel via a process known as deproteinization, the findings presented here suggest that pre-treatment with NaOCl impacts the inorganic components of enamel more so than the organic constituents. These quantitative findings corroborate the enhanced etching pattern that can be visualized under scanning electron microscopy in this as well as previous studies.

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Recirculating aquaculture offers a prospect for successful fish farming, but this form of aquaculture presents a great potential for pathogenic microorganisms to become established in the system through the formation of biofilms. Biofilms are capable of forming on all aquaculture system components, incorporating the various microflora present in the water. Pathogenic microorganisms released from the biofilms are capable of causing recurring exposure to disease in both fish and humans. With the increased consumption of raw and rare fish, the presence of these bacteria in or on the fish could lead to ingestion of pathogens. There is also the possibility of cross-contamination during processing. The objectives of this study were to increase the understanding of pathogen incorporation into biofilms in recirculating aquaculture systems and to determine the effectiveness of various sanitizers in eliminating biofilms. Seven freshwater and two saltwater facilities were sampled, with eight different types of materials tested. Pathogenic bacteria were identified using Bacteriological Analytical Manual methods and rapid commercial test kits. Most of the pathogenic bacteria identified were opportunistic organisms ubiquitous in an aquatic environment. The most significant human pathogens were Bacillus cereus, the Shigella species and the Vibrio species. The major piscine pathogens of concern were Photobacterium damsela, the Vibrio species, and Aeromonas hydrophila. The most significant variation in biofilm pathogens was observed between facilities and not construction material. Buna-N rubber, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), chlorinated PVC, glass, fiberglass and stainless steel disks were suspended in 79.2 liter (20 gallon) aquariums stocked with Nile tilapia (Oreochromus niloticus). The tanks were inoculated with a known amount of green fluorescent protein (GFP) modified Escherichia coli and samples were removed on days 1,3, 7 and 15. The modified E. coli were isolated on Luria Broth Agar and plate counts were performed under ultraviolet light. There was no significant difference in the growth of the surrogate pathogen on the different materials. The GFP E. coli was isolated in the largest numbers 24 hours after inoculation of the tanks, with an approximate 1-log decrease after day 1. Days 3, 7, and 15 showed equivalent growth of the target organism. Two sets of disks were suspended in another six 79.2 liter (20 gallon) aquariums. The tanks were inoculated with a known amount of the surrogate pathogen, GFP E. coli, and after 24 hours one set of disks was removed from each tank. The second set of disks was removed and treated by spraying with water, alkaline cleanser, sodium hypochlorite, quaternary ammonium compound, or peracetic acid. Ozone was bubbled directly into one tank to treat another set of disks. The modified E. coli were isolated and counted. Total aerobic plate counts and Enterobacteriaceae counts were performed. Statistical analysis indicated that the type of material had no significant affect on the effectiveness of the sanitizers. It was determined that sodium hypochlorite (99.4591 overall reduction) and peracetic acid (98.8461 % overall reduction) were the most effective sanitizers overall, and ozone (32.9332 % overall reduction) was the least effective. / Ph. D.

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This thesis describes the catalytic asymmetric epoxidation of olefins mediated by chiral iminum salts. The first chapter introduces some of the most novel and effective catalytic asymmetric methods for preparing chiral oxiranes. The second chapter is divided into three sections. The first section of chapter two is dedicated to our efforts to develop new aqueous oxidative conditions using both hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite as efficient, green oxidants that remove the temperature boundaries observed with the use of Oxone® as the stoichiometric oxidant. A wider range of available temperatures was examined allowing optimization of both oxidative systems. Ethereal hydrogen peroxide was observed to mediate asymmetric epoxidation within an acetonitrile monophasic co-solvent system giving enantioselectivities of up to 56%. When sodium hypochlorite was used in a biphasic solvent system in conjunction with dichloromethane; it was observed to mediate oxidation of the substrate alkenes in up to 71% ee. The second and third sections of chapter two are dedicated to our efforts to synthesize chiral iminium salts as catalysts for asymmetric epoxidation based on a biphenyl azepinium salt catalyst structure. From previous work within the Page group, the asymmetric synthesis and subsequent defined stereochemistry of a chiral carbon atom α to the iminium nitrogen atom was shown to have significant effect on the enantiocontrol of epoxidation using the iminium salt catalyst. Work was completed on biphenyl azepinium salt catalysts, inserting an alkyl or aryl Grignard reagent into the iminium bond using a pre-defined dioxane unit as a chiral auxiliary. Oxidation of the subsequent azepine gave a single diastereoisomerically pure azepinium salt. The methyl analogue of this sub-family of azepinium catalysts has been shown to give up to 81% ee for epoxidation of 1-phenylcyclohexene, furthermore, the binaphthalene azepinium salt with an additional methyl group was also synthesized and was shown to give up to 93% for epoxidation of 1-phenylcyclohexene. Continuation of the substitution α to the nitrogen atom gave rise to an interesting tetracyclic (biphenyl) azepinum salt catalyst. Construction of an asymmetric oxazolidine ring unit encapsulating the azepinium nitrogen and one of the methylene carbon atoms was achieved. In doing so two chiral centres α to the nitrogen atom were generated. The azepinium chiral carbon atom was populated by an addition methyl group with variation in the substitution on the oxazolidine chiral carbon atom. The benzyl analogue of this sub-family of tetracyclic azepinium catalysts has shown to give up to 79% ee for epoxidation 1-phenylcyclohexene. The third chapter is the experimental section and is dedicated to the methods of synthesis and characterization of the compounds mentioned in the previous chapter. X-ray reports regarding the crystallographic analysis of the structures presented in chapter two are provided in appendix A. Appendix B contains the analytical spectra for the determination of enantiomeric excess of the epoxides.

O estudo teve o objetivo de avaliar a resistência adesiva e a degradação da interface entre uma cerâmica tratada com laser e cimentos resinosos. Sessenta e quatro blocos cerâmicos foram distribuídos em 16 grupos distribuídos de acordo com os fatores em estudo: tratamento da superfície interna da cerâmica: Oxido de Alumínio (Ox), Rocatec (R), Laser de Nd:YAG 141,54 J/cm2 (Nd) e Laser de Nd:YAG + Rocatec (NdR); cimentos resinosos: Panavia F (Kuraray) e Relyx Unicem (3M ESPE); e método de envelhecimento: água destilada (W) e hipoclorito de sódio 10% (H). Após os procedimentos de cimentação e corte dos blocos, metade dos palitos foi armazenada em solução de hipoclorito de sódio 10% para simular envelhecimento in vitro. A resistência de união foi avaliada através do ensaio de microtração (0,5 mm/min) e os padrões de fratura foram classificados em adesivo, coesivo ou misto. Blocos cerâmicos adionciais foram confeccionados e analisados em Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura e em Microscópio de Força Atômica para verificação dos padrões gerados pelos tratamentos. Os grupos tratados com laser de Nd:YAG apresentaram os maiores valores de resistência de união. Para os grupos cimentados com Panavia F, os valores de resistência de união foram: OxW: 27,71±6,3; RW: 35,67±5,13; NdW: 42,49±6,8; NdRW: 37,41±4,76; OxH: 22,27±6,05; RH: 27,49±8,83; NdH: 32,24±6,94; NdRH: 31,75±7,77. Para os grupos com RelyX Unicem: OxW: 26,74±6,34; RW: 35,07±6,02; NdW: 41,05±7,71; NdRW: 33,85±6,03; OxH: 22,77±7,37; RH: 27,84±6,26; NdH: 36,42±5,08; NdRH: 27,6±5,8. Pode-se concluir que o laser de Nd:YAG foi o tratamento mais efetivo, seguido da associação entre o laser de Nd:YAG+Rocatec, Rocatec e jateamento com Al2O3. Os cimentos testados apresentam comportamentos similares. O envelhecimento in vitro com hipoclorito de sódio diminuiu os valores de resistência de união. / The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of different surface treatments on resistance to degradation between In-Ceram Alumina and two resin-based cements. Sixteen experimental groups were formed according to ceramic treatment: Sandblasting (S), Rocatec System (R), Nd:YAG Laser (Nd), Nd:YAG Laser plus Rocatec System (NR); luting cement: Panavia F (Kuraray) or Relyx Unicem (3M ESPE); and aging method: water (W) or sodium hypochlorite (H). Sixty four In-Ceram Alumina blocks (10x10x6mm) received four surface treatments: Al2O3 sandblasting; Al2O3 sandblasting + Rocatec Plus; Al2O3 sandblasting + Nd:YAG Lase; Al2O3 sandblasting + Nd:YAG Laser + Rocatec Plus. Each conditioned ceramic block was bonded to a composite block using a resin cement system. After 24h storage time, the blocks were sectioned to obtain sticks with cross-sectional area of 1.0mm2. The specimens were loaded to failure in a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 0.5mm/min. The fractured surface morphology of the debonded specimens was observed (40X) to evaluate the fracture pattern. Failure modes were classified as adhesive, cohesive in ceramic, cohesive in resin cement and mixed. The ceramic treatment and the aging method significantly affected the microtensile bond strength. Nd:YAG surface treatment resulted in the best bond strength values. To groups luted with Panavia F cement the microtensile bond strength values were: SW: 27,71±6,3; RW: 35,67±5,13; NdW: 42,49±6,8; NdRW: 37,41±4,76; SH: 22,27±6,05; RH: 27,49±8,83; NdH: 32,24±6,94; NdRH: 31,75±7,77. To groups luted with RelyX cement: SW: 26,74±6,34; RW: 35,07±6,02; NdW: 41,05±7,71; NdRW: 33,85±6,03; SH: 22,77±7,37; RH: 27,84±6,26; NdH: 36,42±5,08; NdRH: 27,6±5,8. Nd:YAG laser was the most effective surface treatment, followed by Nd:YAG+Rocatec, Rocatec and Al2O3 sandblasting. Resin cements presented similar behaviors in spite of aging. NaOCl 12h-immersion decreased Bond strength values.

O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar a ação de hipoclorito de sódio e ácido peracético na resistência à corrosão de titânio comercialmente puro, grau 4, (Ticp-4) em salivas artificiais, ácida e neutra, com diferentes períodos de imersão, por meio de ensaio de polarização potenciodinâmica anódica, microscopia eletrônica de varredura e espectrometria dispersiva de raios-X. Corpos-de-prova cilíndricos (5 mm x 5 mm) de Ticp-4 foram envolvidos com fio de cobre e fita isolante, este conjunto foi incluído em tubos de PVC (25 mm x 15 mm) e preenchidos com resina poliéster quimicamente ativada, após a polimerização da resina esses eletrodos de trabalho que foram polidos mecanicamente com lixas, feltros e pastas. Os 54 eletrodos de trabalho foram divididos em nove grupos (n=6) referentes às soluções e períodos de imersão: água destilada (controle), hipoclorito de sódio 1% (10 e 40 minutos), ácido peracético 0,2% (10, 30, 40 e 120 minutos) e ácido peracético 2% (30 e 120 minutos). Após serem imersos nas soluções, foram divididos em 2 subgrupos (n=3), pois os ensaios de polarização anódica foram realizados em triplicatas e utilizados dois eletrólitos, salivas artificiais pH 4,8 e pH 6,8. No ensaio de polarização anódica foi utilizada uma célula eletroquímica constituída por um eletrodo de referência do tipo calomelano saturado (ECS), um contra-eletrodo de platina e o eletrodo de trabalho constituído pelas amostras de Ticp-4, com taxa de varredura de 1 mV/s, partindo-se do potencial de corrosão (Ecorr) até 800 mVECS. Os dados do potencial de corrosão (Ecorr) e corrente de passivação (Ipass) obtidos das curvas de polarização foram analisados estatisticamente pelo teste t Student. Na comparação entre salivas ácida e neutra os valores de Ecorr e Ipass em todas soluções desinfetantes e períodos propostos não apresentaram diferença estatísitica. A comparação dos valores de Ecorr e Ipass entre água destilada (controle) e soluções desinfetantes em saliva ácida também não mostrou diferença, porém em saliva neutra houve diferença entre os valores de Ipass entre água destilada e hipoclorito de sódio 1% por 40 minutos e entre os valores de Ecorr entre água destilada e ácido peracético 2% por 120 minutos. Entre períodos de imersão, em saliva ácida, houve diferença entre os valores de Ipass do hipoclorito de sódio 1% 10 e 40 minutos e entre os valores de Ecorr do ácido peracético 0,2%. A microscopia eletrônica de varredura associada à energia dispersiva por Raio-X não mostrou diferença entre água destilada e as diferentes soluções desinfetantes frente as salivas ácida e neutra. Conclui-se que as curvas de polarização anódica foram similares em todos os ensaios, apesar das diferenças estatísticas salientadas para Ipass e Ecorr, não ocorreu corrosão superficial em quaisquer amostras após desinfecção e polarização em salivas ácida e neutra. A análise por microscopia eletrônica de varredura associada à espectrometria por dissolução de raios-X não revelaram alterações superficiais nas amostras de titânio comercialmente puro. / This study aimed to assess the corrosion resistance in a grade-4 commercially pure titanium (CP Ti-4) under action of sodium hypochlorite or peracetic acid, during different immersion periods, in acid or neutral artificial saliva for anodic potentiodynamic polarization test. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was used in conjunction with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS). This study aimed to assess the corrosion resistance in a grade-4 commercially pure titanium (CP Ti-4) under action of sodium hypochlorite or peracetic acid, during different immersion periods, in acid or neutral artificial saliva for anodic potentiodynamic polarization test. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was used in conjunction with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS). Cylindrical CP Ti-4 specimens (5 mm x 5 mm) were involved with copper wire and electrical tape, this set was enclosed in PVC pipe (25 mm x 15 mm) and filled with chemically activated polyester resin to obtain the fifty-four working electrodes which were, then, mechanically polished with sandpaper, felt and polishing paste. The 54 working electrodes were divided into nine groups (n = 6) for solutions and immersion periods: distilled water (control), sodium hypochlorite 1% (10 and 40 minutes), peracetic acid 0.2% ( 10, 30, 40 and 120 minutes) and 2% peracetic acid (30 and 120 minutes). After being immersed in the solutions, they were divided into two subgroups (n = 3), because the anodic polarization tests were performed in triplicate and two electrolytes were used: artificial saliva pH 4.8 and pH 6.8. A saturated calomel electrode (SCE) was used as a reference electrochemical electrode for the anodic polarization test with a platinum counter electrode and a working electrode consisting of CP Ti-4 samples with a 1 mV/s scan rate , starting from the corrosion potential (Ecorr) to 800 mVECS. Data for corrosion potential (Ecorr) and for passive current (Ipass) obtatined from the polarization curves were statistically analyzed by Students t-test. When comparing the Ecorr and Ipass values for acid and neutral saliva and disinfectant solutions during all the periods the statistics presented no difference. The comparison of Ecorr and Ipass values between distilled water (control) and disinfecting solutions in acid saliva also showed no difference, but in neutral saliva there was difference for the values of Ipass between distilled water and 1% sodium hypochlorite for 40 minutes and for the values of Ecorr between distilled water and 2% peracetic acid for 120 minutes. When comparing immersion periods, the acid saliva showed different Ipass values for 1% sodium hypochlorite in 10 and 40 minutes and between the Ecorr values for 0.2% peracetic acid. The scanning electron microscopy associated with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy showed no difference between distilled water and the different disinfectant solutions when in acid or neutral saliva. It is concluded that the polarization anodic curves for both acid and neutral saliva were similar in all trials, despite the statistical differences highlighted for Ipass and Ecorr, surface corrosion did not occur in any samples after disinfection and polarization in acidic and neutral saliva. Analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy associated with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy revealed no surface changes in the commercially pure titanium samples studied.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito da aplicação de ácido ascórbico após a desproteinização da dentina radicular, utilizando um cimento auto-adesivo e comparando-o a outros dois sistemas adesivos. Possíveis diferenças de união adesiva entre os terços radiculares também foram avaliadas. Quarenta e cinco raízes de incisivos bovinos foram divididas em três grupos, conforme o tratamento da raiz: irrigação com soro fisiológico; desproteinização com NaOCl (5%) por 10 minutos; irrigação com NaOCl por 10 min seguida da aplicação de ácido ascórbico por 10 min. O cimento autoadesivo Rely X U100 foi utilizado para cada um dos grupos citados. O cimento Rely X ARC foi utilizado com outros dois adesivos, para efeito de comparação: Single Bond e Clearfil SE Bond. Os espécimes foram armazenados em água destilada por 24 horas e testados quanto à resistência à extrusão (push-out). Os resultados foram submetidos ao teste ANOVA a três critérios e Dunnet T3 (=0.05). Não foram encontradas diferenças estatisticas entre os materiais utilizados. A desproteinização resultou em resistência adesiva diminuída, enquanto o tratamento subsequente com ácido ascórbico foi capaz de devolver a resistência adesiva em valores semelhantes aos do grupo controle. Diferenças entre os terços radiculares foram encontradas na seguinte sequência: coronal>médio>apical. O cimento auto-adesivo utilizado se comportou da mesma forma que os demais sistemas adesivos. O ácido ascórbico foi capaz de reverter o efeito de oxidação causado pela desproteinização. / The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ascorbic acid after root dentin treatment with sodium hypochlorite. A self-adhesive cement was compared with other two adhesive systems. The bond strength was also evaluated at different depths (coronal, middle, apical). Forty five single-rooted standard bovine teeth were divided in three groups. Specimens in each group were treated as follows: irrigation with physiologic serum; with NaOCl (5%) for 10 min; with NaOCl for 10 min and ascorbic acid for 10 min. The self-adhesive cement Rely X U100 was used for each one of the mentioned groups. The cement Rely X ARC was used with other two adhesives (Single Bond and Clearfil SE Bond). Specimens were stored in distilled water for 24 hours. Push-out tests were performed by using a universal testing machine, and the data was statistically analyzed (analysis of variance [ANOVA] and Dunnet T3; P < .05) A significant difference was not found among the materials tested. The deproteinization resulted in reduced bond strengths; though the subsequent treatment with ascorbic acid was capable to return the bond strengths. Differences among the region of post space were found: coronal>middle>apical. The ascorbic acid was capable to reverse the oxidation effect of the dentin deproteinization; the self-adhesive cement was similar to the other systems tested.

Soluções higienizadoras podem acarretar efeitos prejudiciais para as próteses, como deterioração da base da prótese e pigmentação. Porém, pouco se conhece sobre os efeitos destas na vida útil dos sistemas de retenção de uma overdenture. Deste modo, este estudo buscou avaliar se imersões diárias em clorexidina 2%, hipoclorito de sódio 1%, Corega® Tabs e água (controle) poderia acelerar a perda de retenção em attachments do tipo o´ring (S.I.N sistema de implantes®). Foram confeccionados 40 corpos de prova contendo cápsulas com anéis de borracha, simulando uma overdenture, e apenas 01 contendo o implante com o pilar o´ring. Eles foram separados em quatro grupos (n=10) e simulados noventa dias de imersões. Após, foram realizados testes de resistência à tração em uma máquina de ensaios mecânicos (MTS 810), antes e após a ciclagem com 270 ciclos, equivalentes a remoção e inserção da prótese três vezes ao dia, durante um período de três meses. Os resultados foram avaliados estatisticamente através dos testes ANOVA a dois critérios e do teste de Tukey (p&#x2264;0.05). Os valores médios (Newton) encontrados antes e após a imersão foram, respectivamente: Água - 9,482 / 6,081; Clorexidina - 9,972 / 7,390; Hipoclorito: 6,954 / 6,265 e Corega® Tabs: 12,464 / 11,121. Entre os grupos Clorexidina, Hipoclorito de sódio e Água não houve diferenças significativas. Houve diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre o grupo Corega® Tabs e os grupos controle e Hipoclorito de sódio, mas não com a Clorexidina. Assim, pôde-se concluir que soluções higienizadoras tiveram efeitos significativos na capacidade de retenção dos o´rings após o período simulado de três meses de imersão. / Denture cleansers can cause adverse effects on the prostheses, as deterioration of the denture base and pigmentation. However, little is known about its impacts on the life of an overdenture retention systems. Thus, this study sought to evaluate whether daily immersion in chlorhexidine 2%, sodium hypochlorite 1%, Corega® Tabs and water (control) would increase the retention loss in the O-ring type attachments (SIN implantes® system). Forty specimens containing capsules were made with rubber rings, simulating an overdenture, and only one containing the implant with the O-ring abutment. They were divided into four groups (n = 10) and ninety days in immersion were simulated, thereafter, conducted tensile strength tests on a testing machine (MTS - 810) before and after cycling of 270 cycles, equivalent to removal and insertion of the prosthesis three times a day for a period of three months. The results were statistically evaluated by the ANOVA two criteria and the Tukey test (p&#x2264;0.05). The mean values (Newton) found before and after immersion were: Water - 9,482 / 6,081; Chlorhexidine - 9,972 / 7,390; Hypochlorite: 6,954 / 6,265 and Corega® Tabs: 12.464 / 11.121. Among the groups chlorhexidine, sodium hypochlorite and water there were no significant differences. There were statistically significant differences between the group Corega® Tabs and controls and sodium hypochlorite groups, but not with the chlorhexidine. Thus, it concluded that denture cleansers had significant effects on retention capacity of orings after the simulated period of three months of immersion.