Os molares superiores são um dos grupos dentários que mais recebem tratamentos endodônticos e apresentam grande complexidade anatômica nos seus sistemas de canais radiculares. A presença de um canal mesiopalatino (MP) na raiz mesiovestibular é um achado bastante comum e a sua não detecção está relacionada com um alto índice de insucessos na terapia endodôntica. Recentemente, a tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC) vem ganhando destaque na avaliação do canal MP pela sua capacidade de fornecer informações detalhadas e em três dimensões, sendo considerada o melhor método de imagem para essa investigação in vivo. Desta forma, o objetivo desta tese foi pesquisar a prevalência e simetria do número de canais da raiz mesiovestibular em primeiros molares superiores homólogos, por meio da TCFC, assim como, analisar o uso dos filtros de refinamento de imagem para esta investigação. Para o primeiro objetivo, desenvolveu-se uma pesquisa com 264 pacientes possuindo o primeiro molar superior bilateralmente. Foi encontrada simetria em 78,79% dos pacientes, sendo que o canal MP esteve presente bilateralmente em 67,42%. Do total de 528 dentes avaliados, 78% apresentaram o canal MP não havendo correlação da sua presença com sexo e faixa etária (p > 0,05). Para o segundo objetivo, 30 exames de TCFC foram avaliados com cinco diferentes filtros (Original, Smooth, Sharpen, Sharpen Mild, Angio Sharpen Low e Angio Sharpen High) além das imagens originais (sem filtro). Todos os filtros apresentaram altos índices de acurácia (> 83,3%), sensibilidade (> 90%) e especificidade (> 62%), sem diferença estatística (p > 0,05). Entretanto, quando o nível de certeza foi avaliado, os filtros Angio Sharpen High e Sharpen apresentaram os piores resultados, com diferença significativa para as imagens Originais (p <0,05). Os resultados das pesquisas conduzidas permitem concluir que o canal MP é uma condição altamente prevalente e a sua simetria bilateral é frequente. O emprego de filtros de imagem da TCFC não influenciou a detecção do canal MP, entretanto os filtros de maior realce devem ser evitados pois reduzem a certeza do diagnóstico. / The upper molars are the dental group that most receives endodontic treatments and presents great anatomical complexity of their root canal systems. The presence of a second mesiobuccal canal (MB2) is a common finding and its non-detection is related to a high failure rate in endodontic therapy. Recently, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been highlighted in the MB2 evaluation for its ability to provide detailed and three-dimensional information, and is considered the best imaging method for such investigation in vivo. Thus, the aim of this thesis was to investigate the prevalence and symmetry of the root canal numbers from the mesiobuccal root of first homologous upper molars, as well as to evaluate the use of CBCT image filters for that purpose. For the first objective, a research was developed with 264 patients having the first upper molar bilaterally. Symmetry was found in 78.79% patients, and the MB2 was bilaterally present in 67.42%. Out the total of 528 teeth evaluated, 78% presented the MB2, with no correlation with sex and age group (p > 0.05). For the second objective, 30 CBCT scans were evaluated with five different filters (Original, Smooth, Sharpen, Sharpen Mild, Angio Sharpen Low and Angio Sharpen High) in addition to the original images (none filter). All filters presented high levels of accuracy (> 83.3%), sensitivity (> 90%) and specificity (> 62%), with no statistical difference (p > 0.05). However, when the level of certainty was evaluated, Angio Sharpen High and Sharpen filters presented the worst results, with significant difference for Original images (p < 0.05). The results of the conducted studies allow us to conclude that the MB2 is a highly prevalent condition and its bilateral simmetry is frequent. The use of CBCT image filters did not influence the MB2 detection, however higher enhancement filters should be avoided because they reduce the certainty of the diagnosis.

Cette thèse s’effectue au sein de l’université de Bordeaux. Ce projet concerne la construction en bois et en particulier la compréhension des phénomènes à l’origine des fissures dans les structures bois. L’un des objectifs étant de concevoir des méthodes efficaces de renforcement local pour les éléments de structure. Pour cela, l’étude se décompose en plusieurs étapes, la compréhension des phénomènes mis en jeu dans la création des fissures sur des bois de construction. Ce travail s’orientera sur la modélisation de fissure en mode mixte, la recherche de solution de renforcement avec compréhension fine de l’impact de types de renforts sur la propagation de la fissure. Cette étude sera accompagnée d’une campagne d’essais, afin de vérifier l’efficacité des renforcements choisis et d’identifier l’impact de l’effet d’échelle sur les modèle de prédiction. Des essais de grandes dimensions seront donc réalisés pour mieux appréhender les effets de groupes et les effets d’échelle sur du matériau d’emploi. On vise ensuite à définir des outils prédictifs de la résistance des systèmes renforcés et de moyens de contrôles pour les Plan d’Assurance Qualité. / The purpose of reinforcing assemblies and structural elements inwood is to overcome the resistance limits of the material, by transferring greaterefforts in areas which can lead to premature cracking in structures. The reinforcementsused can be made of steel, composite materials or wood. Their hook can bemechanical (screwed bodies) or by adhesion (structural bonding like glued-in rodsfor example). In both cases, the transfer of solicitations remains poorly known, andthe effect of the beginning and the deflection of crack are not well apprehended. Inengineering techniques, the wood resistance in the reinforced area is neglected, whichis in line with the precautionary principle. Currently, the scientific investigations areinterested in the resistance of those kind of techniques without considering the interactionsbetween the quasi-brittle behavior of the wood and the reinforcementswhich govern the gain in mechanical performance. However, these solutions can leadto a failure caused by the progressive splitting of the wood and the anchor loss ofthe reinforcement. So it seems accurate to propose predictions of the short-termstrength for splitting of reinforced and unreinforced beams, which can be used tofurther exploration of the long-term failure mechanism. That is why, in this study, aglobal prediction model of the ultimate strength of structural components subjectedto splitting, reinforced and unreinforced ones, was developed. It considers the quasibrittlebehavior of the wood and crack propagation in mixed mode, using a mixinglaw established on the R-curves. The relevance of this modeling was then comparedto the current dimensioning methods of the Eurocodes 5, for notched beams, withexperimental campaigns conducted at different scales.

INTRODUCTION: Utilization of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is common for the correction of sagittal discrepancies in orthodontic treatment. RME appliances will transmit a compressive force to the periodontal support structures. This resultant force can lead to resorption of the dento-alveolar structures leading to unwanted dental movements. The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare changes from a periodontal and root resorption perspective by means of computer tomography with tooth-borne and bonded expanders. METHODS: The sample comprised of cone beam computed tomography and spiral CT images of 41 subjects, 12 to 17 years old, with unilateral or bilateral posterior crossbites. 20 subjects treated previously with a bonded expander and 21 with a banded expander. Pre and post-treatment images were digitized and landmarks were identified to measure buccal and lingual cortex thickness, alveolar height, root length and angulation by means of a computerized method. RESULTS: RME with banded and bonded expanders have similar effects from periodontal and root resorption perspectives. Changes include increasing thickness of lingual alveolar bone 0.2 to 0.7 mm, decreases in buccal bone width 0.1 to 0.5 mm; and decreases in alveolar height 0.1 to 0.9 mm and root length 0.3 to 1.0mm of each support teeth. CONCLUSIONS: RME with banded and bonded expanders exhibited similar changes post-expansion and these variables should not play a role in selection of the type of device.

Le Large Hadron Collider (LHC) du CERN, avec un périmètre de 26,7 km, est la plus grande machine jamais construite et l'accélérateur de particules le plus puissant, à la fois par l'énergie des faisceaux et par leur intensité. Les aimants principaux sont supraconducteurs, et maintiennent les particules en deux faisceaux circulants à contre-sens, qui entre en collision en quatre points d'interaction différents. Ces aimants doivent être protégés contre les pertes de faisceau : ils peuvent subir une transition de phase et redevenir résistifs, et peuvent être endommagés. Pour éviter cela, des moniteurs de pertes de faisceau, appelés Beam Loss Monitors (BLM) ont été installés. Si les seuils de pertes maximum autorisées sont dépassés, les faisceaux sont rapidement enlevés de la machine. Les détecteurs du système BLM sont en majorité des chambres d'ionisation situées à l'extérieur des cryostats. Au total, plus de 3500 chambres d'ionisation sont installées. Les difficultés supplémentaires comprennent la grande amplitude dynamique des pertes : les courants mesurés s'échelonnent de 2 pA jusqu'à 1 mA. Le sujet de cette thèse est d'étudier les structures de pertes et de trouver l'origine des pertes de façon déterministe, en comparant des profils de pertes mesurés à des scénarios de pertes connus. Ceci a été effectué par le biais d'une étude de cas : différentes techniques ont été utilisées sur un ensemble restreint de scénarios de pertes, constituant une preuve de concept de la possibilité d'extraire de l'information d'un profil de pertes. Trouver l'origine des pertes doit pouvoir permettre d'agir en conséquence, ce qui justifie l'intérêt du travail doctoral. Ce travail de thèse se focalise sur la compréhension de la théorie et la mise en place de la décomposition d'un profil de pertes mesuré en une combinaison linéaire des scénarios de référence; sur l'évaluation de l'erreur sur la recomposition et sa validité. Un ensemble de scénarios de pertes connus (e.g. l'augmentation de la taille du faisceau dans les plans vertical et horizontal ou la différence d'énergie lors de mesures de profils de pertes) ont été réunis, permettant l'étude et la création de vecteurs de référence. Une technique d'algèbre linéaire (inversion de matrice), l'algorithme numérique de décomposition en valeurs singulières (SVD), a été utilisé pour effectuer cette décomposition vectorielle. En outre, un code spécifique a été développé pour la projection vectorielle sur une base non-orthogonale d'un sous-espace vectoriel. Ceci a été mis en place avec les données du LHC. Ensuite, les outils de décomposition vectorielle ont été systématiquement utilisés pour étudier l'évolution temporelle des pertes : d'abord par la variation d'une seconde à l'autre, puis par différentes comparaisons avec un profil de pertes par défaut calculé pour l'occasion. Puis, les résultats des décompositions ont été calculés pour les pertes à chaque seconde des périodes de ''faisceaux stables'' de l'année 2011, pour l'étude de la distribution spatiale des pertes. Les résultats obtenus ont été comparés avec les mesures d'autres instruments de faisceau, pour permettre différentes validations. En conclusion, l'intérêt de la décomposition vectorielle est présenté. Ensuite, l'annexe A, décrit le code développé pour permettre l’accès aux données des BLMs, pour les représenter de façon utilisable, et pour les enregistrer. Ceci inclus la connexion à différentes bases de données. L'instrument utilise des objets ROOT pour envoyer des requêtes SQL aux bases de données ainsi que par une interface Java, et est codé en Python. Un court glossaire des acronymes utilisés dans cette thèse est disponible à la fin du document, avant la bibliographie. / CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the largest machine ever built, with a total circumference of 26.7 km; and it is the most powerful accelerator ever, both in beam energy and beam intensity. The main magnets are superconducting, keeping the particles into two counter circulating beams, which collide in four interaction points. CERN and the LHC will be described in chap. 1. The superconducting magnets of the LHC have to be protected against particle losses. Depending on the number of lost particles, the coils of the magnets will become normal conducting and/or will be damaged. To avoid these events a beam loss monitoring (BLM) system was installed to measure the particle loss rates. If the predefined safe thresholds of loss rates are exceeded, the beams are directed out of the accelerator ring towards the beam dump. The detectors of the BLM system are mainly ionization chambers located outside of the cryostats. In total, about 3500 ionisation chambers are installed. Further challenges include the high dynamical range of losses (chamber currents ranging between 2 pA and 1 mA). The BLM system will be further described in chap. 2. The subject of this thesis is to study the loss patterns and find the origin of the losses in a deterministic way, by comparing measured losses to well understood loss scenarios. This is done through a case study: different techniques were used on a restrained set of loss scenarios, as a proof of concept of the possibility to extract information from a loss profile. Finding the origin of the losses should allow acting in response. A justification of the doctoral work will be given at the end of chap. 2. Then, this thesis will focus on the theoretical understanding and the implementation of the decomposition of a measured loss profile as a linear combination of the reference scenarios; and the evaluation of the error on the recomposition and its correctness. The principles of vector decomposition are developed in chap. 3. An ensemble of well controlled loss scenarios (such as vertical and horizontal blow-up of the beams or momentum offset during collimator loss maps) has been gathered, in order to allow the study and creation of reference vectors. To achieve the Vector Decomposition, linear algebra (matrix inversion) is used with the numeric algorithm for the Singular Value Decomposition. Additionally, a specific code for vector projection on a non-orthogonal basis of a hyperplane was developed. The implementation of the vector decomposition on the LHC data is described in chap. 4. After this, the use of the decomposition tools systematically on the time evolution of the losses will be described: first as a study of the variations second by second, then by comparison to a calculated default loss profile. The different ways to evaluate the variation are studied, and are presented in chap. 5. The next chapter (6) describes the gathering of decomposition results applied to beam losses of 2011. The vector decomposition is applied on every second of the ``stable beans'' periods, as a study of the spatial distribution of the loss. Several comparisons of the results given by the decompositions with measurements from other LHC instruments allowed different validations. Eventually, a global conclusion on the interest of the vector decomposition is given. Then, the extra chapter in Appendix A describes the code which was developed to access the BLM data, to represent them in a meaningful way, and to store them. This included connecting to different databases. The whole instrument uses ROOT objects to send SQL queries to the databases, as well as java API, and is coded in Python. A short glossary of the acronyms used here can be found at the end, before the bibliography.

A nacionalização de componentes para a indústria nuclear é de grande importância para o Brasil não só pela diminuição de custo como também pela absorção de tecnologia incorporada no desenvolvimento dos materiais e processos envolvidos. A grade espaçadora fabricada em tiras de Inconel 718 e soldada por feixe de elétrons é um desses componentes que não são fabricados no Brasil e constituem papel fundamental na estrutura do Elemento Combustível. Na realização deste projeto foram empregadas tiras de Inconel 718, fornecidas pelas Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil S.A. - INB. Inicialmente as tiras no estado anterior à soldagem foram caracterizadas através de análise química, ensaios de tração e avaliação microestrutural por microscopia óptica e eletrônica. Após montagem das tiras em arranjos adequados para execução dos ensaios, os corpos de prova foram soldados por feixe de elétrons em vácuo (<= 5?10-4 mbar) variando-se os principais parâmetros envolvidos no processo, como a corrente do feixe, corrente de focalização e tempo de soldagem. As juntas soldadas foram avaliadas quanto à geometria do cordão obtido e mecanicamente através de ensaio de dureza e de cisalhamento, objetivando determinar a força máxima anterior à ruptura. Este último realizou-se em uma máquina de tração convencional usando corpo de prova adaptado. Também foram realizadas avaliações por microscopia óptica e eletrônica de varredura (MEV) acoplada a um espectrômetro de massa por energia dispersiva (EDS) para evidenciar as principais características microestruturais do cordão de solda, como a presença e morfologia das fases constituintes e a extensão e zonas de transição presentes. Posteriormente à definição dos parâmetros de soldagem a serem empregados, foram realizados tratamentos térmicos de solubilização e envelhecimento para diferentes ciclos térmicos. As amostras resultantes dos diferentes ciclos térmicos também foram caracterizadas através dos procedimentos descritos anteriormente, com o objetivo de se definir quais condições aplicadas no tratamento térmico resultaram em propriedades mais adequadas ao produto. A partir dos resultados obtidos, tornou-se possível correlacionar a influência da soldagem e do tratamento térmico com a evolução da microestrutura e das propriedades mecânicas avaliadas. Tais resultados auxiliarão na definição de parâmetros de processo a serem empregados pelas Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil S.A. na fabricação do componente citado. / The nationalization of componets for the nuclear industry is very important to Brazil, not only for the cost reduction, but also for the technological gain when materials and process are developed. The spacer grid fabricated with Inconel 718 and welded by electron beam is one of this components which is not fabricated in Brazil and it is a very important constituent of the fuel assembly structure. On the development of this project it were employed Inconel 718 straps, supplied by Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil S.A. - INB. Initially, before the welding phase, the straps were characterized by chemical analysis, tensile tests and microstructural evaluation using optical and electron microscopy. After the assembly of the straps in an adequate arrangement for execution of the tests, the test specimen were welded by electron beam in a vacuum (<= 5?10-4 mbar) and the main process parameters were ranged, like the beam current, focusing current and the welding time. The welded joints were evaluated according with the obtained weld filet geometry and it were also mechanically evaluated by the hardness and shear tests, aiming to determine the maximum force before collapse. The shear test was performed on a conventional tensile test machine using an adaptative test specimen. It were done, also, evaluations by optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) connected with Energy Dispersive Spectrometry (EDS), to evidence the main microstructural characteristics of the weld filet, like the presence and morfology of the constituent phases, and the presence of transition zones. After the definition of these weld parameters to be employed, it were done annealing and aging thermal treatments for differents thermal cycles. The resultings samples of the differents thermal cycles were also characterized by the procedures described earlier, with the purpose to define which condition used for the thermal treatment resulted in more suitable properties for the product. With the obtained results, it become possible to correlate the influence of welding and the thermal treatment with the microstructural evolution and the evaluated mechanical properties. Such results will help Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil S.A. - INB to define the employed parameters in the manufacture process of this component.

Por meio do exame tridimensional de Tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC) é possível avaliar a área de interesse previamente aos procedimentos com maior precisão. As variações anatômicas são estruturas que devem ser consideradas para a realização de cirurgias, como a foramina acessória da região anterior da maxila (FARAM). O objetivo principal do presente estudo foi avaliar a FARAM, em 150 exames de TCFC, obtidas no aparelho ICat Classic®. Por meio do programa ICat Vision® foram mensuradas o diâmetro, a distância da FARAM ao forame incisivo (FARAM-FI), da FARAM ao rebordo alveolar vestibular (FARAM-RAV) e da FARAM a sutura intermaxilar (FARAM-SI). Também foi avaliada a trajetória dos canais ósseos formados a partir da FARAM. Nos pacientes dentados, foram localizados por meio da área dos dentes: incisivo central, incisivo lateral e caninos. Foi realizada a correlação entre a presença da FARAM e o gênero e a idade. Dos 150 exames, a FARAM estava presente em 21 exames (14%). Destes, dez pacientes eram edêntulos na região de interesse de estudo e não foi possível localizar a foramina em relação aos dentes. Nenhum exame apresentou a FARAM relacionada ao incisivo central, em sete estavam relacionadas ao incisivo lateral e em quatro estavam relacionadas ao canino. Nenhum exame apresentou a FARAM bilateralmente, sendo que treze foram localizadas no lado direito e oito do lado esquerdo. O diâmetro médio da FARAM foi de 1,57 ± 0,38 mm. As médias das distâncias de FARAM-RAV foi de 11,65 ± 3,34 mm, FARAM-FI foi de 8,86 ± 2,72 mm e FARAM-SI, foi de 6,37 ± 2,9 mm. A trajetória do canal ósseo mais comum foi ascendente/oblíqua em direção a região anterior do assoalho da cavidade nasal. A correlação entre a presença da FARAM e o gênero foi estaticamente significante para os homens (p=0,055) no teste do qui-quadrado. No entanto, não foi estatisticamente significante para a idade. / Through cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is possible to evaluate the region of interest before surgical procedures in tridimensional view. Anatomical variations should be considered for performing surgeries, as the additional foraminas in anterior maxilla (AFAM). The main aim of the present study is evaluate AFAM in 150 CBCT exams, obtained through ICat Classic® device. In ICat Vision® software, the diameter, the distance from the AFAM to the incisive foramen (AFAM-IF), AFAM to the vestibular alveolar ridge (AFAM-VAR) and AFAM intermaxillary suture (AFAM-IS) were measured. It was also evaluated the trajectory of the bony canals related to AFAM. In dentate patients, AFAM was located through the teeth area: central incisor, lateral incisor and canines. The correlation between the presence of FARAM and gender and age was investigated. The AFAM was presented in 21 exams (14%). In the positive exams, 10 patients were edentulous in the region of study interest and it was not possible to locate the foramen in relation to the teeth. Any exam presented the AFAM related to the central incisor, in seven were related to the lateral incisor and in four were related to the canine. Any exam presented the AFAM bilaterally, of which thirteen were located on the right side and eight on the left side. The mean diameter of the AFAM was 1.57 ± 0.38 mm. The distance of the AFAM-VAR 11.65 ± 3.34 mm, AFAMIF was 8.86 ± 2.72 mm and AFAM-IS was 6.37 ± 2.9 mm. The most common bone canal trajectory was upward/ oblique to the anterior region of the floor of the nasal cavity. The correlation between the presence of AFAM and the gender was statically significant for males (p=0.055) in the chi-square test. However, it was not statistically significant for age.

Neste trabalho apresentamos o projeto, construção e testes de eletroímãs dipolares usados na linha de transporte do feixe do Microtron do IFUSP. Inicialmente são feitos estudos da contribuição do campo de borda dos eletroímãs na curvatura total do feixe e posteriormente esses valores foram usados para a definição de parâmetros de projeto. Foram construídos e caracterizados dois dipolos (30 e 45o) e ainda um eletroímã seletor (+/- 90o) com simetria azimutal. Os resultados obtidos nos testes realizados com os dipolos mostraram um desempenho adequado à operação do acelerador. Também é descrito um método para a simulação da trajetória de elétrons na presença de um campo magnético. / In this work we present the design, construction and testing of dipole magnets used on the beam line of IFUSP-Microtron. Initially we studied the fringe field of the magnets on the total beam bending, these values had been used for the definition of design parameters. It has been constructed two dipoles (30 and 45o) as well as a switch magnet (+/- 90o) with azimuthal symmetry. The tests results of the dipoles had shown an adequate performance to the accelerators operation. A method for the simulation of the electron path in the presence of a magnetic field is also described.

Neste trabalho, procuramos resolver o problema direto da equação da viga de Euler- Bernoulli bi-engastada com condições iniciais nulas. Estudamos o problema inverso da viga, que consiste em identificar a fonte de vibração, modelada como um elemento em L2, usando como dado a velocidade de um ponto arbitrário da viga, durante um intervalo de tempo arbitrariamente pequeno. A relevância deste trabalho na Engenharia encontra-se, por exemplo, na identificação de danos estruturais em vigas. / In this work, we try to solve the direct problem of the clamped-clamped Euler- Bernoulli beam equation, with zero initial conditions. We study the inverse problem of the beam, consisting in the identification of the source of vibration, shaped as an element in L2, using as data the speed from an arbitrary point of the beam, during a time interval arbitrarily small. The relevance of this work in Engineering, for example, is in the identification of structural damage in beams.

As radiografias intraorais ilustram bem os estágios de reabsorção periodontal nas regiões interproximais. Entretanto, a sobreposição de estruturas dificulta avaliação da perda óssea nas corticais vestibular e lingual. A tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico (TCFC) é de elevada importância em várias especialidades odontológicas, tais como implantodontia, avaliação de lesões ósseas, estudo da articulação têmporo-mandibular e cirurgia buco-maxilo-facial. A TCFC também tem tido crescente indicação em outras áreas, como a periodontia e endodontia. O objetivo no presente estudo foi a) estabelecer o protocolo de aquisição mais adequado para a detecção de lesões incipientes de furca simuladas quimicamente; e b) avaliar a reprodutibilidade, sensibilidade e especificidade da TCFC, para a finalidade previamente citada. No presente estudo, foram utilizadas 15 mandíbulas suínas maceradas, que apresentavam o segundo molar íntegro e as corticais adjacentes preservadas As simulações de lesões em região de furca foram feitas com aplicação de ácido perclórico a 70%, em até quatro sítios possíveis em cada mandíbula (vestibular do lado direito, lingual do lado direito, vestibular do lado esquerdo, lingual do lado esquerdo) por um examinador participante que não avaliou as imagens. Nos 60 sitios possíveis, foram escolhidos aleatoriamente 20 para as simulações das lesões. Posteriormente, as mandíbulas foram submetidas à TCFC (i-CAT Next Generation) em dois. protocolos de aquição: voxel 0,2 mm e 0,25 mm, ambos com FOV de 6 cm de altura por 16 cm de diâmetro e com 26,9 segundos de tempo. Dois observadores (radiologistas previamente calibrados) avaliaram os exames duas vezes, em ordem aleatória, sob iluminação controlada. Os observadores foram orientados a direcionar a avaliação das regiões dos segundos molares, e questionados se havia lesão ou não nos sítios avaliados. A interpretação das imagens foi realizada em uma estação de trabalho independente localizada no Laboratório de Imagem em Terceira Dimensão da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo, utilizando o software Xoran (Xoran Technologies). A sensibilidade, especificidade e reprodutibilidade da TCFC foram avaliadas nos dois protocolos. A TCFC apresentou especificidade alta, sensibilidade baixa e reprodutibilidade moderada na detecção de lesões incipientes de furca. A influência do tamanho do voxel não foi estatisticamente significativa na detecção destas lesões. / Intraoral radiographs illustrate the stages of resorption in periodontal interproximal regions. However, overlapping structures hinders evaluation of bone loss in the buccal and lingual cortical plates. The cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is of high importance in various dental specialties such as implantology, evaluation of bone lesions, the study of temporomandibular joint and maxillo-facial surgery. The CBCT has also been increasing indications in other areas, such as periodontics and endodontics. The aim of this study was to establish a) the acquisition protocol most suitable for the detection of incipient furcation invasion chemically simulated and b) assess the reproducibility, sensitivity and specificity of CBCT for the purpose previously mentioned. In this study, 15 pigs macerated mandibles were used, which showed the second molar and the adjacent cortical integrity preserved. Simulated lesions in the furcation area were made with application of 70% perchloric acid, up to four possible sites in each jaw (the right buccal, the right lingual, the left buccal, and left lingual side) by an examiner participant who did not evaluate the images. In the 60 possible sites, 20 were randomly chosen for the simulated lesions. Subsequently, the mandibles underwent cone beam computed tomography (Next Generation i-CAT) in two acquisition protocols: at 0.2 mm and 0.25 mm voxel, both with FOV of 6 cm height by 16 cm in diameter and 26.9 seconds of time. Two observers (calibrated radiologists) evaluated the examinations twice, in random order under controlled lighting. Observers were instructed to direct the evaluation to the regions of the second molars, and they were asked if there were or not injuries on those avaluated sites. Image interpretation was performed on an independent workstation located at the Third Dimension Laboratory of Image in the School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, using the software Xoran (Xoran Technologies). The sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility of CBCT were assessed in both trials. The CBCT showed high specificity, low sensitivity and moderate reproducibility in the detection of incipient lesions, furcation. The influence of voxel size was not statistically significant in detecting these lesions.

Electron beam freeform fabrication (EBF3) is a rapid metal deposition process that works efficiently with the wieldable alloy Inconel 718 (IN 718). EBF3 is a developing additive manufacturing (AM) process that can manufacture IN 718 parts directly from computer aided design (CAD) data. EBF3 can produce parts significantly faster and more energy efficient than competing IN 718 AM technologies. The EBF3 process utilizes metal wire feedstock which is induced into a molten pool using a focused electron beam in a vacuum environment. This allows parts to be built layer by layer, creating intricate shapes that can be produced cheaper and faster than traditionally manufactured IN 718 parts. Furthermore, it allows traditionally manufactured parts to be modified as additional form is added to them using EBF3. Multiple industries rely on IN 718 parts and can utilize this technology including aerospace engineering, oil refinery, nuclear power generation, and food processing.A main drawback of EBF3 is the lack of knowledge of the effect different EBF3 build techniques will have on the properties of the deposited materials. Most of the reliable data on the mechanical properties relate to a linear build-up strategy and focus on the mechanical properties in the deposition direction (DD). There is no data related to other build-up techniques such as rotation build-up or transitional builds from forged material to EBF3 material. Reliable data on the behavior and microstructure of EBF3 material in a direction other than the DD is also difficult to find. Previous studies showed build-up height influenced mechanical properties but its role is not fully understood yet. This paper presents the mechanical properties and microstructure of an IN 718 plate built using a EBF3 rotational build-up strategy through utilizing a forged plug in the center. The tensile properties of samples at the transition from forged to EBF3 material showed higher ductility and reduced strength than pure EBF3 material. This is likely due the influence of the forge material in one half of the specimen. Samples taken at approximately 15 degree increments from 0 to 90 degrees rotation to the DD in the additive portion of the plate were subjected to tensile testing. Along the build height, or the transverse direction (TD), the lowest strength was demonstrated and the TD aligned strongly to a <001> texture. Samples 45 degrees to the DD showed the greatest strength due to their preference for aligning to a <111> texture. Samples low on the build height demonstrated a higher strength than those on the top and displayed grain structures along the TD which were long, linear, and narrow across multiple deposition layers.