O tratamento cirúrgico do câncer bucal pode resultar em graves sequelas das estruturas anatômicas envolvidas na fisiologia da cavidade bucal. A extensão e a localização da ressecção cirúrgica, assim como a condição dental, são determinantes do planejamento da prótese obturadora. Este trabalho emprega a Análise de Elementos Finitos para o estudo do comportamento biomecânico de próteses obturadoras maxilares Classe I, II e IV de Aramany, em um modelo digital desenvolvido a partir de uma TC de um indivíduo adulto. O modelo tridimensional desenvolvido no programa Rhinoceros® versão 4.0 foi utilizado para a geração da malha de elementos finitos no programa Ansys Workbench 14.0®. Uma força de 120 N foi aplicada nas plataformas oclusal e incisal, correspondentes aos dentes posteriores e anteriores das próteses obturadoras, para observação das tensões geradas sobre as próteses obturadoras. Os resultados são apresentados sob a forma de análise qualitativa, indicada pelo estudo de Tensão Máxima Principal para as estruturas acrílicas da prótese e estudo de Von Mises para as estruturas metálicas da prótese, e análise quantitativa, representada por valores em Mega Pascal (MPa). Tanto nos carregamentos posteriores como nos carregamentos anteriores, foram observadas dissipações de cargas significativas localizadas na placa palatina próxima a ressecção e na junção do metal com o acrílico, sendo os maiores valores alcançados na placa de retenção metálica para retenção do acrílico localizada posteriormente na condição de carregamento posterior em ordem crescente na Classe II de Aramany com 149,17 MPa, Classe I de Aramany com 344,08 MPa e Classe IV de Aramany alcançando valor de 390,25 MPa. No acrílico da prótese obturadora, no caso de Classe I de Aramany em carregamento posterior, foi observada uma concentração de tensão principal na região correspondente ao limite lateral e anterior da junção da placa de retenção e do acrílico no valor de 19,796 MPa de tração. Na Classe IV de Aramany em carregamento posterior, foi observada uma concentração de tensão na região posterior da junção da placa de retenção e do acrílico no valor de 18,33 MPa. Na Classe II de Aramany, em carregamento posterior foi observada uma concentração de tensão na região anterior próxima ao limite da ressecção anterior no valor de 25,45 MPa de tração. Concluiu-se que os valores quantitativos alcançados neste estudo parecem não apresentar riscos de fratura sobre a armação metálica de liga de CrCo, porem podem apresentar riscos de falha na retenção metal/acrílico da prótese obturadora maxilar. A configuração de placa de recobrimento palatino proporciona uma melhor distribuição das tensões ao longo de sua superfície. / The surgical treatment of oral cancer may result in severe sequel of the anatomical structures involved in oral physiology. The extension and location of surgical resection, as well as the dental condition, determine the prosthetic planning of the obturator prostheses. This study employs the finite elements analysis to evaluate the biomechanical behavior of Aramany Class I,II andIV obturator prostheses, in a digital model developed from a computerized tomography of an adult individual. A tridimensional model was constructed applying the software Rhinoceros® version 4.0 and then it was used to develop the finite element mesh in the software Ansys Workbench 14.0 ®. A 120 N load was applied to the occlusal and incisal surfaces correspondent to the prosthetic teeth. The qualitative analysis was based on Principal Maximum stress and the quantitative analysis was expressed in Mega Pascal values. Results demonstrated that in the posterior loadings as in the anterior loadings were observed charge dissipation plate located in significant palate resection and near the junction of the metal with the acrylic and the highest values obtained in the metal retaining plate for retaining acrylic located further provided that subsequently loaded in ascending order in Class II Aramany with 149.17 MPa, Aramany with Class I and Class IV 344.08 MPa Aramany reaching value of 390.25 MPa. In acrylic prosthesis obturator in the case of Class I Aramany in subsequent loading, was observed a stress concentration in the region corresponding to the limit lateral and anterior junction of the retaining plate and the value of acrylic 19.796 MPa. Class IV for loading Aramany later, it was observed a stress concentration in the posterior region of the junction of the retaining plate of acrylic and the value of 18.336 MPa. In Class II Aramany in load was later observed a stress concentration in the anterior region near the boundary of the anterior resection worth 25.455 MPa. It was concluded that the quantitative values obtained in this study do not appear to present a risk of fracture of the metal frame CrCo alloy, but may present risks of failure in the metal retention / acrylic obturator prostesis . The configuration of palatal plate coating provides a better stress distribution along its surface.

Made available in DSpace on 2017-07-10T14:17:14Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacaoo Mestrado em_ Odontologia - Jamille Favarao.pdf: 2385935 bytes, checksum: 4cc351f6120333258bdde1aeb42d56b7 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-02-11 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Purpose: Evaluate the bond strength to dentin of three different bonding system (conventional 3 steps, two steps and universal self-etching) after 1 week and 6 months in oral environment. Methods: Class I cavities were prepared in third molars of 30 patients, that were randomly divided into 3 groups according to the adhesive system used, Scotchbond Multipurpose (SM), Clearfil Protect Bond (CF) and Scotchbond Universal (UN) and subdivided in two groups according to the length of stay in the oral environment, 1 week (1S) and 6 months (6M). After standing in the oral environment, teeth were extracted, cut into sticks and subjected to microtensile test. Data were submitted to Shapiro-Wilk test and ANOVA (two-way), followed by Tukey post hoc, significance level of 5 % and the fracture pattern analyzed. Results: Average values (MPa ± SD) of the groups were SM-1S: 39.50 ± 7.92; 6M-MS: 29.68 ± 1.82; CF-1S: 30.48 ± 1.44 CF-6M: 28.59 ± 4.13; UN-1S: 30.62 ± 3.24; UN-6M: 26.71 ± 2.05. There was significant difference for both, the adhesive system factor and the time factor. The SM -1S group showed resistance values significantly higher than the other groups, with no differences between them. The fracture analysis showed predominance of mixed fracture for group 1 and adhesive fracture to the other groups. Clinical Significance; The findings of this study indicate that the studied adhesive systems presented similar bond strength after 6 months in the oral environment / Objetivo: Avaliar a resistência de união à dentina de três diferentes sistemas adesivos (convencional de 3 passos, autocondicionante de 2 passos e universal) após 1 semana e 6 meses em meio bucal. Métodos: Foram prepararas cavidades Classe I em terceiros molares de 30 pacientes, distribuídos aleatoriamente em 3 grupos de acordo com o sistema adesivo utilizado, Scotchbond Multipurpose (SM), Clearfil Protect Bond (CF) e Scotchbond Universal (UN) e, subdividos em dois grupos de acordo com o tempo de permanência em meio bucal, 1 semana (1S) e 6 meses (6M). Após permanência em meio bucal os dentes foram extraídos, seccionados em palitos e submetidos ao teste de microtração. Os dados foram submetidos ao teste de Shapiro-Wilk e ao teste de ANOVA (dois critérios), seguidos do teste post hoc de Tukey, nível de significância de 5% e o padrão de fratura analisado. Resultados: Os valores médios (MPa ± DP) dos grupos foram, SM-1S: 39,50 ± 7,92; SM-6M: 29,68 ± 1,82; CF-1S: 30,48 ± 1,44 CF-6M: 28,59 ± 4,13; UN-1S: 30,62 ± 3,24; UN-6M: 26,71 ± 2,05. Houve diferença significante tanto para o fator sistema adesivo, como para o fator tempo. O grupo SM-1S apresentou valores de resistência a microtração significativamente maiores que os demais grupos, que não apresentaram diferenças entre si. A análise de fratura mostrou predominância de fratura mista para o grupo SM-1S e fratura adesiva para os demais grupos. Significado Clínico: Os achados desse estudo indicam que os sistemas adesivos estudados apresentaram resistência de união semelhante após 6 meses em meio bucal.

A Implantodontia proporciona tratamentos com alto grau de sucesso clínico nas reabilitações com próteses parafusadas ou cimentadas. A alta taxa de sobrevivência dos implantes, seu sucesso clínico significativo e a grande previsibilidade levaram a uma mudança de paradigma na Implantodontia atual. O uso de implantes, antes utilizados para a reposição de grandes perdas dentárias, é aplicado também para perdas parciais de dentes e até mesmo elementos unitários. Com isso a dificuldade técnica diminuiu ainda mais, consolidando o uso de próteses cimentadas sobre implantes. Desta forma a reversibilidade, que é o principal recurso das próteses parafusadas sobre implantes, não é mais decisiva na escolha do tipo de sistema de retenção. Entretanto, as próteses cimentadas apresentam desvantagens que podem levar a um fracasso do tratamento. Dentre elas o acúmulo do excesso de cimento, que pode levar a uma inflamação do tecido periimplantar com a possível perda do implante. Existem na literatura técnicas de cimentação que visam à redução do agente cimentante em excesso. Outro fator estudado é a influência da rugosidade da superfície do munhão protético na resistência ao arrancamento do elemento protético. O objetivo do estudo foi realizar uma análise da resistência ao arrancamento de coroas cimentadas sobre munhões protéticos polidos e asperizados, utilizando uma técnica experimental de cimentação. Foram confeccionados quarenta corpos de prova e formaram-se quatro grupos de estudo, de acordo com a técnica de cimentação utilizada (técnica controle e técnica experimental) e a rugosidade das paredes do munhão protético (polido e asperizado). As coroas foram cimentadas com o cimento de Fosfato de Zinco. A análise da resistência ao arrancamento foi realizada, após a ciclagem térmica dos quarenta corpos de prova, utilizando uma máquina de ensaio universal. Na análise das técnicas de cimentação pôde-se observar que não ocorreram diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os grupos, com valores médios de resistência ao arrancamento de 157,83 N ± 22,16 N para o grupo técnica controle-superfície polida e 159,95 N ± 46,40 N para o grupo técnica experimental-superfície polida. A análise dos dados nos grupos técnica controle-superfície asperizada (626,23 N ± 34,80 N) e técnica experimental-superfície asperizada (642,62 N ± 94,00 N), também não indicaram diferenças significativas. Na análise dos grupos, comparando a rugosidade da superfície, pôde-se observar diferenças significativas, com valores de 157,83 N ± 22,16 N para o grupo técnica controle-superfície polida e 626,23 N ± 34,80 N para o grupo técnica controle-superfície asperizada. O mesmo foi observado no grupo técnica experimental-superfície polida com valores de 159,95 N ± 46,40 N e 642,62 N ± 94,00 N para o grupo técnica experimental-superfície asperizada. Conclui-se que, nas condições utilizadas neste estudo, a técnica de cimentação experimental não apresentou diferenças significativas com a técnica controle, em relação à resistência ao arrancamento, nas duas superfícies (polida e asperizada) utilizadas no estudo. A asperização das paredes axiais dos munhões levou a um aumento significativo da resistência ao arrancamento nas duas técnicas de cimentação estudadas. / The Implantology provides treatments with high clinical success rate in screw or cement retained rehabilitations. The high survival rate of the implants, its significant clinical success, and the great predictability led to a paradigm shift in current Implantology. The dental implant, previously used for replacing large teeth losses, is also applied to partial dental losses and even single tooth replacement. Therefore, technical difficulties have decreased even more, which consolidated the use of cement retained implant prosthesis. Thus the retrievability, which is the main resource of screw retained implant prostheses, is not the crucial point in the prosthesis retention selection. However, cement retained prostheses have disadvantages that can lead to treatment failure. One can mention the presence of residual excess cement, which may lead to an inflammation of the peri-implant tissue, or even a possible implant loss. There are in the literature cementation techniques that reduce the luting agent excess. Another studied factor is the influence of the prosthetic abutment surface roughness in the prosthetic element tensile strength. The aim of the study was to analyze the tensile strength of prosthetic crowns cemented on standard machined and sand blasted abutments using an experimental cementation technique. Forty specimens were fabricated and four experimental groups were formed, according to the cementation technique (control technique and experimental technique) and the prosthetic abutment roughness (standard machined and sand blasted). The crowns were cemented with zinc phosphate cement. The tensile strength analysis was performed, after the forty specimens thermal cycling, using an universal testing machine. In the cementation techniques analysis it was observed that there were no statistically significant differences between the groups, with mean tensile strength values of 157.83N±22.16N for the control technique- standard machined surface and 159.95N±46.40N for the experimental technique-standard machined surface. The data analysis of control technique-sand blasted surface group (626.23 N±34.80N) and experimental technique-sand blasted surface group (642.62 N±94.00N) also indicated no significant differences. In the group analysis, comparing the surface roughness, it was observed significant differences, with values of 157.83N±22.16N for the control technique-standard machined surface group and 626.23N±34.80N for the control technique-sand blasted surface group. The same was observed in the experimental technique-standard machined surface group with 159.95N±46.40N values and 642.62N±94.00N for the experimental technique-sand blasted surface group. It can be concluded that, under the study conditions, the experimental cementation technique showed no significant differences with the control technique, regarding tensile strength, in the two surfaces (standard machined and sand blasted) used in the study. The prosthetic abutments roughening led to a significant increase in tensile strength on the two studied cementation techniques.

O objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar a resistência de união entre o titânio fundido e cimentos resinosos, comparada com a de uma liga de níquel-cromo. Os fatores estudados foram: cimentos (Enforce, Cimento de resina 3M, Cement-it); conjugação liga/ revestimento ( titânio obtido com revestimento com a case e sem a case e liga de níquel-cromo, com fosfatado); tratamento superficial ( jateamento com óxido de alumínio e sistema Siloc); desgaste (cimentação antes do desgaste e depois). Para os espécimes foram obtidos discos por fundição, que foram jateados com óxido de alumínio. A metade foi cimentada depois desse tratamento e outra após a aplicação do Siloc. A armazenagem foi por 5 dias fazendo-se termociclagem (1.000 ciclos). Após o rompimento dos espécimes, por ensaio de tração, as superfícies cimentadas foram desgastadas com lixa n o 200 e novamente cimentadas. As conclusões foram: houve grande diferença entre cimentos; o titânio e o níquel-cromo nas devidas condições apresentaram retentividades semelhantes; o Siloc aumentou muito a retenção; o desgaste só influiu um pouco no titânio a case. / The Purpose of the research was to evaluate tensile bond strength of cemented titanium and nickel-chromium alloy cast discs. Factors studied were: Cements (Enforce, Resin cement 3M, Cement-it); Combination alloy/investment ( titanium obtained with a case and without a case investments, and nickel-chromium alloys); surface treatment (sandblasting with Al2O3 and Siloc application): surface abrading (test before and after).Cast discs with fixing stem were sandblasted and half of them were luted in this stage and the other one were luted after Siloc treatment. Specimens were stored for 5 days and thermalcycled (1,000 cycles). After tensile strength test surfaces were abraded and discs were luted again. The conclusions were: cements presented different bond strength; titanium and nickel-chromium alloy, under given condition, presented similar strength; Siloc system presented at least double strength; abrading of a case, titanium enhance only a little bond strength.

Neste trabalho apresenta-se um estudo do comportamento estrutural de cestas protendidas, tendo em vista a sua utilização em coberturas pênseis de grandes áreas livres. A partir da Técnica do Meio Contínuo obtêm-se as equações que permitem analisar as cestas protendidas quanto a esforços e deslocamentos. Fazem-se considerações sobre o sistema de equações encontrado visando a sua resolução mediante o emprego de programa computacional como instrumento de cálculo. Apresentam-se exemplos numéricos e os resultados são comparados com os obtidos em outros trabalhos. Fazem-se algumas considerações a respeito do projeto e do cálculo de cestas protendidas, além de algumas indicações sobre a continuidade da pesquisa. / This work presents a continuous medium method analysis of cable nets and their applications as suspended roofs for large free spans. lnitially the theory of the method is presented and later applied to get the system of differential equation that represents the problem. Finally this system is numerically solved with computational procedures. Some examples are presented and the results compared with those obtained with others methods and numerical procedures. Some analysis and design considerations and further developments in this subject are also included.

Carbon nanotube (CNT)/polymer composite sheets can be extremely high strength and lightweight, which makes them attractive for fabrication of mechanical structures. This thesis demonstrates a method whereby smooth, thin CNT/polymer composite sheets can be fabricated and patterned on the microscale using a process of photolithography and plasma etching. CNT/polymer composites were made from CNTs grown using chemical vapor deposition using supported catalyst growth and floating catalyst growth. The composite sheets had a roughness of approximately 30nm and were about 61¼m or 261¼m depending on whether they were made from supported catalyst grown or floating catalyst grown CNTs. The composites were patterned using an oxygen plasma as the etchant and a hard mask of silicon nitride.

Laboratory experiments were conducted to observe, document and evaluate the mechanical behavior of Fiber Reinforced Concrete after being submitted to five different environments for 8 months. The specimens were molded and reinforced with synthetic fibers with a composition similar to that used for dry-cast concrete. Four different types of fibers with different composition were used. The fibers were mixed with the concrete to create the samples and the samples were exposed to different environmental conditions. Some of these environments were meant to increase degradation of the interface fiber-concrete to simulate longevity and imitate harsh environments or marine conditions. The environments consisted of: a high humidity locker (laboratory conditions), submerged in the Intracoastal Waterway in a barge (SeaTech), a wet/dry cycle in seawater immersion simulating a splash/tidal zone, low pH wet/dry seawater immersion cycle and samples submerged in calcium hydroxide solution. The latter three were in an elevated temperature tank (87-95°F) to increase degradation process. The specimens were monitored weekly and the environments were controlled. Then, specimens were evaluated using different mechanical testing as the Indirect Tensile (IDT) test method, compressive strength according to ASTM standards. Results of testing were documented and observed in this study for further understanding of mechanical properties of Fiber Reinforced concrete. Forensic observation of fiber distribution after the IDT tests were also performed. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2019. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

The sphingolipid, ceramide-1-phosphate (C1P), directly binds and activates Group IVA cytosolic phospholipase A2 (cPLA2a) to generate eicosanoids. Due to the role of eicosanoids in wound healing, we choose to use our novel genetic mouse model expressing cPLA2a with an ablated C1P interaction site (KI) to examine the cPLA2a/C1P interaction in wound healing. Wound closure rate was not affected, but wound maturation was dramatically enhanced by loss of the C1P/cPLA2α interaction based on the following findings. Wounds in KI mice displayed: i) increased infiltration of dermal fibroblasts into the wound environment; ii) increased wound tensile strength; and iii) higher Type I/Type III collagen ratios. These findings were recapitulated in vitro as primary dermal fibroblasts (pDFs) from KI mice showed significantly increased collagen deposition and migration velocity compared to WT and KO pDFs. Additionally, the KI showed an altered eicosanoid profile of reduced pro-inflammatory prostaglandins (e.g., PGE2) and increased levels of specific HETE species (e.g., 5-HETE). Elevated 5-HETE levels promoted increased dermal fibroblast migration and collagen deposition. This “gain of function” role for the mutant cPLA2a was also linked to differential cellular localization of cPLA2α and 5-HETE biosynthetic factors. These studies demonstrate regulation of key in vivo biological mechanisms by a defined protein:lipid interaction and provide new insights into cPLA2a function.

Companies providing products have many requirements, both from standards and customers, that they need to comply with in order to be able to sell their product. Veoneer AB is a leading automotive machine vision supplier, providing mono, stereo, night vision and driver monitoring systems consisting of both electronic, mechanical and optical components. These systems have to withstand certain environmental tests in order to assure the lifetime of the totalsystems. Since the life time is usually several years accelerated tests are used that correspond to a few weeks ormonths. The tests used at Veoneer are specified for electronic equipment and what Veoneer does not know today is ifthe accelerated environmental tests stated for electronic equipment are relevant for the optical component of the visionsystem. In this master thesis project two different accelerated environmental tests, dry and damp heat, have been chosen inorder to investigate the effect of temperature and relative humidity on the adhesive in the optical component connecting the sensor and lens. The optical components where characterized by measurement of focus position and mechanicalstrength. Different combinations of temperature and relative humidity where chosen in order to compare the effect of different stress levels but also for the purpose of deriving parameters needed for accelerated testing models such as theArrhenius, Eyring, Lawson and Peck model. Amongst the results from this thesis work is the focus shift measurement which follows the same trend as seen in previous research regarding the effect of temperature and relative humidity on adhesives. With an exponentialdistribution being seen in different directions for the respective stresses. Pull tests show a greater degradation withhigher stress levels, where one test case shows the greatest degradation. Calculations regarding activation energy and constants for models match previous research where one model, combining temperature and relative humidity, showssimilar values as found in literature. Calculations also show that standard accelerated life time tests overexpose adhesives due to calculations of test times with lower activation energies.

This Miniature mechanical testing study is concerned with the use of miniature specimens to identify the mechanical properties of stainless steel Type 304, sensitized Type 304 and SA516 Grade 70 carbon steel as a viable replacement for the standard sized mechanical testing. The study aims at obtaining suitable specimen geometry and tensile testing proce- dure for miniature mechanical testing whose mechanical properties are comparable to that of conventional specimens of ASTM A370-10 of the same steel. All specimens are at and the gauge length cross section will be varied to obtain suitable geometry. The miniature tensile testing results are further validated by using Monte Carlo Method (MCM) for uncertainty estimation in order to know the probability distribution of mechanical properties. Miniature specimens with a cross section of 3 mm2 and 12 mm gauge length are found to produce equiva- lent mechanical properties as tested from standard-sized specimens. If a reasonable agreement is received, it will provide us with a very useful tool to evaluate mechanical properties of de- graded materials, which cannot be removed from service for standard testing, for repair and service life evaluation.