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PURPOSE To evaluate the in vitro activity of 8% rosemary, 2% castor oils, and 12% propolis glycolic extract against Candida albicans, as well as the physical changes of properties in colorless and pink acrylic resins after immersion in these liquids. MATERIALS AND METHODS Colorimetric, roughness, and Knoop microhardness assays were evaluated in 25 specimens distributed into five groups (3 test groups and 2 control groups - distilled water and hypochlorite 1%), totaling five specimens per group for each acrylic resin (colorless and pink). The specimens were individually immersed for 30 minutes in 10 mL of these liquids, washed, and dried once a week. They were maintained in distilled water at 37°C between processes during all experiments. The analyses were performed before immersion and in the 4th and/or 12th month. In vitro, 18 acrylic resins were exposed to C. albicans and, after a process of 30 minutes in immersion in the five groups cited and oil vehicle control of vesicle (liquid Vaseline), the specimens were washed and incubated for 24 hours in 37°C. The growth was determined by colony counting. For comparisons between the groups in each trial and the disinfection test, paired Student's t-tests and ANOVA with post hoc Tukey were performed by the SPSS program, considering α = 0.05. RESULTS None of the liquids altered the microhardness, but all the natural compounds and 1% sodium hypochlorite (control) altered color and roughness after the 12th month of immersion in these agents. In the colorless specimens, 8% rosemary oil caused a color change similar to water, and less color and roughness alterations when compared to 2% castor oil and 1% sodium hypochlorite, respectively. There was no growth of yeast colonies after immersion in rosemary oil, propolis glycolic extract, and 1% sodium hypochlorite. CONCLUSION Eight percent rosemary oil has the potential to be used as an acrylic resin disinfectant.

Background This study aimed to evaluate the effects of microwave irradiation on the physical and mechanical properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) provisional resins. Methods Twenty bars and 20 disc-shaped specimens were fabricated for each selected provisional restorative material (Dencor and Duralay). Test groups were subjected to microwave irradiation (3 minutes at 600 W) after polymerization. Bar specimens were subjected to a flexural strength test. Disc-shaped specimens were used to evaluate microhardness. Backscattered Raman spectroscopy was employed for each group to define the degree of conversion of the monomer/polymer. The frequency bands corresponding to C = C and C = O groups were used to determine the conversion of methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomers into polymers. Glass transition temperature was determined using a differential scanning calorimeter. Results Microwave irradiation of both tested autopolymerizing PMMA provisional materials resulted in a statistically significant increase in microhardness, degree of conversion and glass transition temperature values. Also, the results demonstrated a significant increase in flexural strength after postpolymerization microwave irradiation for the Dencor specimens. Conclusions It is concluded that mechanical and physical properties are positively influenced by microwave irradiation.

To evaluate the in vitro activity of 8% rosemary, 2% castor oils, and 12% propolis glycolic extract against Candida albicans, as well as the physical changes of properties in colorless and pink acrylic resins after immersion in these liquids.Colorimetric, roughness, and Knoop microhardness assays were evaluated in 25 specimens distributed into five groups (3 test groups and 2 control groups - distilled water and hypochlorite 1%), totaling five specimens per group for each acrylic resin (colorless and pink). The specimens were individually immersed for 30 minutes in 10 mL of these liquids, washed, and dried once a week. They were maintained in distilled water at 37°C between processes during all experiments. The analyses were performed before immersion and in the 4th and/or 12th month. In vitro, 18 acrylic resins were exposed to C. albicans and, after a process of 30 minutes in immersion in the five groups cited and oil vehicle control of vesicle (liquid Vaseline), the specimens were washed and incubated for 24 hours in 37°C. The growth was determined by colony counting. For comparisons between the groups in each trial and the disinfection test, paired Student's t-tests and ANOVA with post hoc Tukey were performed by the SPSS program, considering α = 0.05.None of the liquids altered the microhardness, but all the natural compounds and 1% sodium hypochlorite (control) altered color and roughness after the 12th month of immersion in these agents. In the colorless specimens, 8% rosemary oil caused a color change similar to water, and less color and roughness alterations when compared to 2% castor oil and 1% sodium hypochlorite, respectively. There was no growth of yeast colonies after immersion in rosemary oil, propolis glycolic extract, and 1% sodium hypochlorite.Eight percent rosemary oil has the potential to be used as an acrylic resin disinfectant.

Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze if both color and nylon fibers have an influence on microwave-cured acrylic resin properties. Methods: Rectangular and disk-shaped specimens were prepared using acrylic resins; medium pink with and without nylon fibers and colorless without nylon fibers. To obtain the rectangular specimens, a stainless steel die was used with the following dimensions: 64 X 10 x 3 mm (± 0.5mm). To obtain disk-shaped specimens, a die 50mm (±0.5mm) in diameter and 0.5mm (±0.05mm) thick was employed. They were randomized to form groups: control (colorless acrylic) and experimental (medium pink, with and without nylon fibers), with each group consisting of ten (10) specimens rectangular in shape and five (5) disk-shaped. They were analyzed in six (6) assays (izod impact strength, n=10; Knoop hardness, n=10; glass transition temperature, n=3; water sorption and solubility, n=5; degree of monomer/polymer conversion, n=1; flexural strength and flexural modulus, n=10). All variables were subjected to the analysis of variance test followed by Tukey's multiple comparison test, at a 5% level of significance. Results: The analysis of the monomer/polymer degree of conversion did not reveal any difference between the three groups of resins (medium pink, with and without nylon fibers and colorless resin); it was approximately 88%. The results did not show significant differences between the groups for each variable (p>0.05). Conclusion: The results showed that color and presence of nylon fibers in acrylic resins did not affect the properties analyzed in this study. RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar se corantes e fibras de nylon influenciam nas propriedades de uma resina acrílica ativada por energia de micro-ondas. Métodos: Espécimes retangulares e em forma de disco foram confeccionados em resina acrílica rosa médio com e sem fibras de nylon e incolor sem fibras. Para obter os espécimes retangulares, foi utilizada uma matriz de aço inoxidável com as seguintes dimensões: 64 X 10 X 3 (± 0,5mm) e para obter os espécimes em forma de disco, foi utilizada uma matriz com 50mm (± 0,5mm) de diâmetro e 0,5mm (±0,05mm) de espessura. Os mesmos foram randomizados para formar os grupos controle (acrílico incolor sem fibras) e experimentais (rosa médio com e sem fibras), sendo cada grupo composto por dez (10) espécimes retangulares e cinco (5) em forma de disco. Foram os mesmos então submetidos a seis (6) ensaios (resistência ao impacto izod, n=10; dureza knoop, n=10; temperatura de transição vítrea, n=3; sorção e solubilidade, n=5; grau de conversão, n=1; resistência à flexão e módulo de flexão, n=10). Todas as variáveis foram submetidas à análise de variância seguida pelo teste de comparações múltiplas de Tukey, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: O grau de conversão foi de 88% para os 3 grupos de resinas e os resultados não mostraram diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os mesmos para cada variável (p>0,05). Conclusão: Os resultados mostraram que o corante e a presença de fibras de nylon em resina acrílica não afetaram as propriedades analisadas nesse estudo.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of peracetic acid (PAA) for the disinfection of dental acrylic resins experimentally contaminated with Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Methods: Fifteen materials were used for each type of resin (thermosetting, self-curing and microwave-curing). Each material was placed in a test tube containing culture medium with a suspension of each microorganism and then incubated. The materials were rinsed and transferred to other tubes containing 50 mL of water for 5 min, 0.2% peracetic acid for 5 min or glutaraldehyde for 30 min. The materials were placed in the culture agar and incubated. Microbial growth was determined by colony counting after plating. Results: Candida albicans growth was inhibited by peracetic acid and glutaraldehyde treatments. The number of colonies on resins treated with saline was greater than 105 CFU/mL. In resins infected with E. coli, S. aureus and P. aeruginosa the colony growth was not inhibited by saline and peracetic acid, but it was totally inhibited by glutaraldehyde. Conclusion: Surface disinfection using peracetic acid effectively inhibited C. albicans growth on all acrylic resins. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a eficácia do ácido peracético (PAA) na desinfecção de resinas acrílicas dentais experimentalmente contaminadas com Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus e Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Metodologia: Quinze corpos de prova (CP) foram utilizados para cada tipo de resina (termopolimerizáveis, autopolimerizáveis e ativados por energia de micro-ondas). Cada CP foi colocado em um tubo teste com meio de cultura contendo uma suspensão de cada microrganismo e incubado. Posteriormente, os CP foram lavados e transferidos para outros tubos contendo 50 mL de água por 5 minutos, em 0,2% de ácido peracético por 5 min ou em glutaraldeído por 30 minutos, plaqueados em ágar de cultura e incubados. O crescimento microbiano foi determinado por contagem de colônias após o plaqueamento. Resultado: O crescimento de Candida albicans foi inibido nos tratamentos com ácido peracético e glutaraldeído. O número de colônias nas resinas tratadas com solução salina foi superior a 105 UFC/mL. Nas resinas infectadas com E. coli, S. aureus e P. aeruginosa, o crescimento das colônias não foi inibido nas resinas tratadas com salina e ácido peracético, mas foi totalmente inibida pelo glutaraldeído. Conclusão: A desinfecção com ácido peracético inibiu efetivamente o crescimento de C. albicans em todas as resinas acrílicas.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of different curing conditions on degree of conversion, glass transition temperature (Tg), microhardness and impact strength of an autopolymerizing acrylic resin. Twenty-one acrylic resin baseplates with wire clasps simulating removable appliances were produced according to three curing conditions and allocated in three groups (n = 7): Group A—curing in air during 1 h at room temperature and pressure; Group M—treated as in Group A plus additional heating by microwave energy (500 W; 3 min); Group TP—curing in water at 50 8C, during 15 min under 20 psi pressure. Microhardness was measured using a Knoop microhardness indenter, and the degree of conversion and Tg were determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). For impact strength test, 12 non-notched specimens were fabricated per group according to ASTM D256 standard. Data were analyzed statistically by one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s test (p 0.05). No significant differences were found among the Tg values of the three groups (p > 0.05). A better performance may be expected when autopolymerizing acrylic resins are cured under controlled heat and pressure conditions.

This study tested the null hypothesis that the number of applications of a self-etching primer would not infl uence the microtensile bond strength at the interface resin/enamel. Bovine teeth were fl atted to expose the prismatic enamel with wet 600 grit silicon carbide papers. The teeth were divided into two groups: FB 1coat, FuturaBond (Voco) applied according to the manufacturer’s instruction for 30 s; and, FB 4coats, applied four times, 30s each. Then, they were restored with Polofi l (Voco) resin composite. After 24h, samples were cut with a diamond low speed saw under water cooling to obtain stick-shaped specimens of approximately 0,5 mm2 cross-sectional area. The sticks underwent microtensile testing at a speed of 1 mm/min. The bond strength, in MPa, was: FB 1coat, 33.57 ±8.77 (18); FB 4coats: 33.57 ±8.77 (18). This values, at t student test, had not showed signifi cant difference (p=0.58). In this study, the number of coats did not interfere at the values of bond strength at the interface resin/enamel., Este estudo testou a hipótese nula de que o número de camadas de aplicação de um primer auto-condicionante pode não influenciar não resistência da interface adesiva resina/esmalte à microtração. Dentes bovinos foram niveladas, para expor os prismas de esmalte, utilizando-se lixa d´água #600. Os dentes foram divididos em dois grupos: FB 1 camada, FuturaBond (Voco) aplicado de acordo com as recomendações do fabricante por 30 s; e, FB 4 camadas, aplicadas quatro vezes, 30s cada. Foram então restaurados com a resina composta fotopolimerizável Polofil (Voco). Após 24 horas as amostras foram cortadas com um disco diamantado em baixa rotação sob abundante irrigação para obter palitos de aproximadamente 0,5 mm2 de área. Os palitos foram submetidos á microtração a uma velocidade de 1 mm/min. A resistência adesiva, em MPa, foi: FB 1 camada, 33.57 ±8.77 (18); FB 4 camadas: 33.57 ±8.77 (18). Esses valores, no teste t de student, não apresentaram diferença significativa (p=0.58). Nesse estudo, o número de camadas não interferiu nos valores de resistência de união da interface resina/esmalte.

Objetivo Avaliar a eficácia dos métodos de desinfecção em microondas e imersão em ácido peracético em resina acrílica termopolimerizável, autopolimerizável e resina acrílica polimerizada por microondas, contaminadas com Candida albicans. Métodos Cinco amostras foram preparadas para cada tipo de resina acrílica. Todas foram infectadas com Candida Albicans, incubadas a 37 ° C durante 24 h. O grupo submetido a energia de microondas foi irradiada com uma potência de 840W durante 1 minuto e o outro grupo foi submetido a desinfecção por imersão de ácido peracético a 0,2% durante 5 minutos. Resultados Todas as amostras mostraram estar contaminadas depois do período de incubação. Depois dos diferentes processos de desinfecção, tanto a imersão em 0,2% de ácido peracético, como a irradiação de microondas foram eficazes na desinfecção dos 3 tipos de resinas acrílicas contaminados por Candida Albicans. Conclusão Concluiu-se que a imersão em ácido peracético 0,2% durante 5 minutos e a irradiação de microondas com potência de 840W durante 1 minuto são métodos eficazes para a desinfecção de resina acrílica termopolimerizável, resina acrílica autopolimerizável e resina acrílica polimerizada por microondas, contaminados com Candida Albicans. Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of disinfection methods in microwave and immersion in peracetic acid in heatcured, self-cured and microwave-cured acrylic resin, contaminated with Candida albicans. Methods Five specimens were prepared for each type of acrylic resin. All were infected with Candida Albicans, incubated at 37°C for 24 hours. The group which underwent microwave energy was irradiated with a power of 840W for 1 minute and the other group underwent disinfection by soaking of 0.2% peracetic acid for 5 minutes. Results All samples proved to be contaminated after the incubation period. After the different processes of disinfection, both immersion in 0.2% peracetic acid as microwave irradiation were effective in disinfection of the 3 types of acrylic resins contaminated by Candida Albicans. Conclusion Concluded that soaking in 0,2% peracetic acid for 5 minutes with microwave irradiation power 840W for 1 minute are effective methods for disinfecting heat-cured acrylic resin, self-cured acrylic resin and microwave-cured acrylic resin, contaminated with Candida Albicans.

Aim: This work aimed to evaluate the color stability of an acrylic resin chemically activated (ARCA) using different handling techniques, and a bisacrylic resin when exposed to different pigmentation solutions.Material and Methods: Silicon matrixes were confectioned (10x10x3mm) to be used as specimens. The groups were designed as follows: Group Pot, Group Brush, Group Manufacturer and Group Bisacrylic (n=18). Each group was exposed to three different pigmentation solutions: distilled water, coke and chlorhexidine digluconate 0.12%. Three readings were performed for each specimen using a spectrophotometer, and the evaluations were carried out in three different time. After the color reading, three averages and the standard deviation of variation were performed after 24 hours (T1), 7 days (T2) and 14 days (T3). Data were submitted to the ANOVA and 2 criteria and Tukey (P

Várias pesquisas têm sido feitas com a finalidade de otimizar os métodos de polimerização das resinas acrílicas. Dentre as descobertas inclui-se a utilização da energia de microondas. Para as resinas acrílicas nacionais, os fabricantes preconizam um ciclo de polimerização alternado de 3 minutos em uma potência de 400W, 4 minutos a 0W e mais 3 minutos a 800W. Buscando simplificar ainda mais o processo de polimerização das resinas acrílicas, surgiu a proposta de um ciclo alternativo de 3 minutos a 500W. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste trabalho é analisar a eficácia deste novo ciclo, através do ensaio de resistência flexural, de acordo com a especificação n° 1567 da ISO, que requer um valor mínimo de 65MPa. Foram confeccionados 10 corpos de prova da resina acrílica termopolimerizável em microondas da marca Onda Cryl, divididos em dois grupos: o grupo controle (C), polimerizado de acordo com as orientações do fabricante e o grupo experimental (E), polimerizado por 3 minutos com 500W de potência. A partir dos testes realizados em uma máquina de ensaios obteve-se os seguintes resultados médios de resistência flexural em Mpa e respectivos desvios-padrão: C= 83,85 +- 6,51 e E= 89,72 +- 6,84. Com base nos resultados é lícito concluir que em relação à resistência flexural, a resina polimerizável em microondas Onda Cryl, pode ser polimerizada no ciclo reduzido de 3 minutos a 500W, uma vez que os resultados obtidos no presente estudo atenderam à especificação n° 1567 da ISO., Several researches have been done to optimize the methods of acrylic resin cure. Among the discoveries, the utilization of the microwave oven energy is included. For the Brazilian acrylic resins, the producers commend a cure cycle alternated from 3 minutes at 400W potency, 4 minutes at OW and 3 minutes at 800W. Trying to simplify even more the acrylic resin eure process, an alternative 3 minutes at 500W cyele is presented. The purpose of this study is to analyze this new cycle efficacy, through the flexural strength test, in agreement with the ISO specification number 1567, which requests a minimum value of 65Mpa. Ten specimens of acrylic resin therm-cured in the microwave oven of Onda Cryla brand, were made. They’re divided in two groups: the control group (C), cured in agreement to the producers orientations, and the experimental group (E), cured for 3 minutes at 500W of potency. The tests were made in a tests machine and the following medium results of flexural strength in MPa were obtained: C 83,85 (46,51) and E 89,72 (46,84). With the results, it’s licit to conclude that with regard to the flexural strength, the microwave cured resin Onda Cryla, can be cured in the reduced cycle from 3 minutes at 500W, once the results obtained with the present study attend to the ISO specification number 1567.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar a possibilidade de utilização do forno de microondas para plastificação da godiva. Para tanto foram avaliadas as propriedades de escoamento e qualidade de impressão de acordo com a Especificação n.º 3 da A.D.A.. Para o teste de escoamento foram confeccionados 20 corpos de prova de godiva do tipo I. dos quais 10 foram submetidos ao teste de escoamento à temperatura de 37ºC. e os outros 10, à temperatura de 45OC. Para o teste de impressão foram confeccionados 10 corpos de prova que, após a moldagem. foram vazados em gesso especial tipo IV; e submetidos a uma análise qualitativa. Os resultados mostraram que tanto no teste de escoamento quanto no de impressão o forno de microondas mostrou-se eficaz na plastificação da godiva, uma vez que. os índices de escoamento para ambas as temperaturas (37ºC e 45°C) encontraram-se dentro do estabelecido pela A.D.A. e sua impressão mostrou-se satisfatória. Foi possível concluir que a godiva plastificada no forno de microondas apresenta escoamento e capacidade de reprodução de detalhes de acordo com os requisitos da especificação, mostrando a viabilidade do uso do forno de microondas para tal finalidade. The aim of this study was to verify the possibility of the microwave oven for the softening of the impression compound. In order to do so, flow and impression quality properties were analyzed in agreement with A.D.A. Specification no 3. For the flow test 20 type I impression compound specimens were made, from which 10 were submitted to the flow test at a temperature of 37º C, and the other 10 at 45º C. For the quality of impression test 10 specimens were made, after molding were poured in special gypsum type IV, and submitted to a qualitative evaluation. The results showed that either in the flow test or the impression quality, the softening of the impression compound in the microwave oven proved to be efficient since the flow values for both temperatures (37ºC and 45ºC) were found to be nearby the established by the A.D.A., and its impression was satisfying. It was possible to conclude that the impression compound softened in the microwave oven shows flow and detail reproduction capacity in the agreement of the requirements of the specification, demonstrating the viability of the utilization of the microwave oven for this matter.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical properties of acrylic resin polymerized by microwave energy in short cycle of polymerization.Methods: Two brands (Classico and VIPI) and two cycles were evaluated (manufacturer cycle and short cycle). The characteristics and properties as degree of conversion, glass transition temperature, impact strength-Izod, Knoop hardness, swelling degree, soluble fraction, specific mass, water sorption and solubility were evaluated.Results: Glass transition temperature, hardness, specific mass, soluble fraction and solubility were statistically significant between cycles and brands (p0.05) and impact strength presented difference between brands in short cycle (p0.05) e a resistência ao impacto no ciclo curto de polimerização foi diferente entre as marcas avaliadas (p

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the response of elastomeric ligatures in several colors for a 4 mm traction over time. METHODS: Morelli® elastomeric ligatures, were submitted to traction forces using two rods of circular cross section, until a 4 mm distance was reached, matching the approximate diameter of an upper central incisor bracket of the same manufacturer. The ligatures were kept in artificial saliva immersion at 37 ºC. Forces levels were measured immediately (0 h), 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96 hours, 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks and results were submitted to two-way repeated-measures ANOVA statistical analysis. RESULTS: The gray samples showed the higher initial values of tensile strength. The lowest values were presented by purple, light pink, green, black and red groups. The greater tensile strength instability was presented by red, black, silver, green and gray groups. The greater tensile strength stability was presented by deep pink, dark blue, blue, purple and light pink groups. CONCLUSION: Elastomeric ligatures do not present stable behavior when suffering traction forces over time and different colors display different behaviors. Deep pink, dark blue, blue, purple and light pink groups, displayed the most stable forces, suggesting that they should be used during the treatment to obtain constant forces.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the behavior of intra-arch latex elastic of different brands and colors when subjected to disinfection procedures. Methods: A total of 320 units of American Orthodontics elastic; Morelli and Uniden were selected and divided into four groups according to the performed disinfection process: autoclave - 15 minutes; hypochlorite - 20 minutes; glutaraldehyde - 30 minutes and control. The disinfecting agents and the disinfection time were defined by a prior microbiological test. Before and after disinfection, by means of a universal trial machine, the maximum generated strength – until the rupture occurred – was evaluated. Results: The autoclave disinfection reduced significantly the strength generated by elastic, in 75% of the brands. The disinfection in hypochlorite increased significantly the strength generated by Morelli elastic; probably the alteration to its elastic property increased its rigidity. Neither the Yellow Uniden nor the American elastic suffered any significant reduction in strength as the result of hypochlorite disinfection. The glutaraldehyde was the disinfectant solution with less significant effect on the strength of the bands, affecting only the Green Uniden. Conclusion: The results suggest that the 2% glutaraldehyde is the disinfectant less aggressive to the elastic performance.

A proposta deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficácia de meios para armazenagem de resíduos de amálgama, no sentido de reduzir a liberação de mercúrio para o ar ambiente, tendo em vista o valor teto preconizado pela NR-15, da Portaria número 3214, de 8 de junho de 1978, do Ministério do Trabalho do Brasil. Como fonte de mercúrio foi utilizado o amálgama em cápsula da marca Dispersalloy (Dentsplay). Após a trituração mecânica, o amálgama foi passado através de uma peneira com malha de 1,00 mm a fim de padronizar a fragmentação do mesmo. O amálgama fragmentado foi armazenado em potes de polipropileno transparente, com 0,5 L de capacidade volumétrica, onde, em um dos potes fragmentos foram mantidos a seco (grupo 1), e nos demais foram imersos em água destilada (grupo 2), em glicerina (grupo 3) e na solução de fixador para radiografia odontológica (grupo 4). Cada um dos quatro potes foram mantidos hermeticamente fechados, e colocados dentro de outro recipiente de polipropileno. Trinta minutos após a armazenagem dos fragmentos, os potes foram abertos, e iniciou-se a coleta de amostras de ar ao redor de cada um dos quatro potes. O mesmo procedimento foi realizado 30 dias após a armazenagem inicial. Para a coleta de ar foi utilizada a Bomba Amostragem de Ar, da marca SKCO. As amostras de ar foram analisadas através de espectrofotometria de absorção atômica, para quantificação de mercúrio. A análise mostrou as seguintes concentrações de mercúrio nas amostras de ar, da primeira coleta e da segunda, para os grupos, respectivamente: grupo I - 6,100 mg/m3 e 0,816 mg/m3; grupo 2 - 0,252 mg/m3 e 0,157 mg/m3; grupo 3 0,071 e 0,0XX mg/m3; grupo 4 - 0,256 mg/m3 e 0,005 mg/m3. Os resultados mostraram ser a glicerina o meio de armazenagem mais seguro, visto que a quantidade de vapor de mercúrio encontrado no ar, tanto na coleta inicial como após 30 dias, jamais ultrapassou o valor teto preconizado pela NR-15, conferindo maior segurança, desde o período inicial da armazenagem destes resíduos., The purpose of this study was to evaluate the shown efectiveness by different ways of storage of amalgam residues, to reduce the liberation of mercury from such residues to the air ambience and to compare with lhe highest value established by the NR-15 (regulation norm number 15) from the decroe number 3214, of the brazilian labor ministry, dated from june, 8 h of 1978. As mercury source, amalgam in capsules of the brand Dispersalloy (Dentsplay) was used after grinding, in the mechanic amalgamizer varimix II (caulk), the quantity of amalgam in cach capsule was collected from a sieve that had a mesh with mm of width to standardize lhe fragmentation. The fragmented amalgam was stored in jars made of transparent polypropylene, that could store 5()() ml; one of the jars was kept in a dry atmosphere (group l), and the others were immersed in distilled water (group 2), in glycerin (group 3) and in a solution of dentistry x-ray fixer (group 4). These jars were kept tightly shut, and put inside a bigger polypropylene recipient, during the time they were stored. Thirty minutes after the storage of the fragments, the jars were opened and air samples were collected around each of the four jars. The same procedure was performed 30 days after the initial storage. A Pump Sampler of Air manufactured by SKCâ was used to do the air collection. The air samples were analyzed by a spectrophotorneter of atomic absorption, to determinate the quantity of mercury. This analysis showed the following mercury concentration rates in the air samples, from the first and the second collection of the four groups, in the following order: group I 6,100 mg/m3 and 0,816 mg/m3 ; group 2 - 0,252 mg/rn3 and 0,157 mg/m 3 ; group 3 — 0,071 mg/m3 and 0,005 mg/m3 ; groui) 4 — 0,256 mg/m3 and 0,005 mg/m3. The results showed that glycerin is the safest way to store amalgam residues, since the quantity of mercuor vapor found in the air, in both collections: the first one and the other 30 days after, never surpassed the highest value established by NR-15 (Regulation Norm number 15), also demonstrating, bigger security, since the initial period of storage of these residues.

O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar a análise de frequência dos dados obtidos de um questionário estruturado, e dos níveis de mercúrio encontrados na urina de 51 cirurgiões-dentistas, da unidade Sede do Sesc, de Porto Alegre, em 1997. A análise dos dados mostrou que os cirurgiões-dentistas apresentam exposição ocupacional ao mercúrio, pois a maioria deles apresentou níveis de mercúrio acima do valor de referência da normalidade, que é de 5 ug de mercúrio/g de creatinina, apesar de inferiores aos níveis de tolerância máxima permitida, que é de 35 ug de mercúrio/g de creatinina., The aim of this study was to analyse the data obtained from a structured questionaire, and the mercury levels found in the urine of 5 1 dental-surgeons at the SESC headquarters in Porto Alegre in 1997. The analysis of data showed that dental-surgeons had occupational exposition to mercury, whereas most of them showed levels of mercury above the reference value of normality, which is 5ug/g creatinine, despite of this, it is still lower than the maximum allowable level which is 35ug/g creatinine.