Ana Paula Almeida Ayres

Perception of patients with temporomandibular disorders of the effects of botulinum toxin application: a retrospective cross-sectional observational study

Franco Ignáccio Mallaguti, José Geraldo Mallaguti, Otacilio de Paula Rodrigues Júnior, Brenda Moliterno de Carvalho et autres

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate patient-reported changes in orofacial and masticatory symptoms after BoNT-A application in individuals presenting bruxism-related complaints. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective cross-sectional observacional study was conducted with 61 adult participants (47 women, 14 men) who underwent BoNT-A treatment for bruxism. …

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Digital workflow for a customized 3D-printed palatal stent to protect the donor site for connective tissue grafting.

Alexandre Domingues Teixeira-Neto, Ana Paula Almeida Ayres, Rafik Akhmad, Alan Jony de Moura e Costa et autres

Connective tissue grafting remains the gold standard method for soft tissue augmentation in periodontal therapy. However, donor site morbidity is a challenge, as patient discomfort is frequently reported due to prolonged healing time with pain, inflammation, bleeding, and sometimes even infection. Current …

Effect of Wetting Agents on Microhardness, Color, and Gloss of a Nanohybrid Composite after Aging

Valéria Bisinoto Gotti, Rafael Martins Chagas, Isabela Torres Resende, João Vitor da Silva Duarte et autres

This study investigated whether wetting agent application alters surface microhardness, gloss, and color stability of a nanohybrid resin composite after simulated aging by brushing or thermocycling. Sixty discs of one nanohybrid resin composite were fabricated and divided into three conditions: no wetting …

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Comparison of 3D-Printed Single Crown Outcomes Among Different Computer-Aided Design Software Programs

Juliana No‐Cortes, Bonnie Attard, David Paul Mifsud, Jacqueline Ferreira Lima et autres

PURPOSE: Low-cost resin 3D printers have been used to produce affordable interim single crowns in public and private dental practices. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of different computer-aided design (CAD) software programs on 3D trueness, microscopic marginal …

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Dental Side Effects Evaluation in Users of the Intraoral Mandibular Advancement Appliance with Intraoral Scanner. A New Evaluation Method

R. A. Balsalobre, M. A. C. Machado, M L Juliano, Ana Paula Almeida Ayres et autres

Keywords intraoral appliance - intraoral scanner - dental side effects

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Computer-aided design expertise affects digital wax patterns of CAD/CAM laminate veneers more than single crowns.

Juliana No‐Cortes, Ana Paula Almeida Ayres, Andrea H. Son, Jacqueline Ferreira Lima et autres

AIM: There is controversy in the literature regarding clinical outcomes of CAD/CAM laminate veneers. The aim of the present study was to assess the impact of different levels of CAD expertise and different software programs on the reliability and reproducibility of digital …

Does Clinical Experience Affect Chairside Digital Waxing of Single Crowns More Than Software Training?

Juliana No‐Cortes, Ana Paula Almeida Ayres, Andrea H. Son, Jacqueline de Cássia Pinheiro Lima et autres

PURPOSE: To compare the accuracy of dentists with different levels of expertise in computer-aided design (CAD) and prosthodontics to digitally design single crowns. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This in vitro study was conducted on 12 prepared teeth in 2 reference dental study models. …

Accuracy Comparison among 3D-Printing Technologies to Produce Dental Models

Jun Ho Kim, Otavio Henrique Pinhata-Baptista, Ana Paula Almeida Ayres, Renan Lúcio Berbel da Silva et autres

Background: Little is known on accuracy comparisons among 3D-printing trueness and precision to produce dental models. The purpose of this study was to investigate the accuracy of different 3D-printing technologies (SLA; DLP; LCD poly and monochromatic; and Polyjet). Methods: Fifteen models were …

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Digital Workflow in Periodontology

Ana Paula Almeida Ayres, Alexandre Domingues Teixeira-Neto, Arthur Rodríguez González Cortes

This chapter presents a step-by-step guide and research evidence on digital workflow in periodontics. The entire planning process for guided periodontal surgery begins with a thorough initial assessment of the patient, involving not only the anamnesis but also facial visualization and information …

Effect of Argon Plasma Surface Treatment on Repair of Resin Composite Aged Two Years

WM Negreiros, Ana Paula Almeida Ayres, AE Willers, Ronaldo Hirata et autres

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of argon plasma treatment (PLA) when combined with sandblasting (SAN), silanization (SIL), and hydrophobic bonding resin (HBR) on the shear bond strength (SBS) of a two-year water-aged resin composite bonded to a newly placed composite after 24 …

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Self-Etch Adhesive Systems: A Literature Review

Marcelo Giannini, Patrícia Makishi, Ana Paula Almeida Ayres, Paulo Moreira Vermelho et autres

This paper presents the state of the art of self-etch adhesive systems. Four topics are shown in this review and included: the historic of this category of bonding agents, bonding mechanism, characteristics/properties and the formation of acid-base resistant zone at enamel/dentin-adhesive interfaces. …

Indirect Restoration Thickness and Time after Light-Activation Effects on Degree of Conversion of Resin Cement

Ana Paula Almeida Ayres, Carolina Bosso André, Rafael Rocha Pacheco, Adriana Oliveira Carvalho et autres

This study evaluated the effects of indirect restorative materials, curing conditions and time on the degree of conversion (DC) of a dual-cured resin cement using infrared spectroscopy. The resin cement (RelyX Unicem 2, 3M ESPE) was applied to the diamond surface of …