Accuracy of impression techniques for implants. Part 1--Influence of transfer copings surface abrasion.
OBJECTIVE
This study evaluated the influence of surface abrasion of transfer copings to obtain a precise master cast for a partially edentulous restoration with different inclinations.


METHODS
Replicas (N = 30) of a metal matrix (control group) containing two implants at 90 degrees and 65 degrees in relation to the benchtop were obtained using a polyether impression material and three impression techniques: square impression copings splint with dental floss and autopolymerizing acrylic resin (TRS), square impression copings abraded with aluminum oxide (TA), and square impression copings abraded with aluminum oxide and adhesive-coated (TAA). The replicas obtained in type V stone were digitalized, and the images were exported to AutoCAD software to perform the readings of possible degree alterations in implant inclinations. The results were submitted to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey test (alpha < 0.05).


RESULTS
Comparing the techniques with regard to the 90 degrees implant inclination, no statistical difference was observed between the three techniques and the control group. Analyzing the three techniques with regard to the 65 degrees implant inclination, no significant difference was seen between technique TA and the control group.


CONCLUSIONS
Technique TA presented more accurate master casts than TRS and TAA techniques. The angulated implant (65 degrees ) tended to generate more imprecise master casts than implants perpendicular to the surface.
Assunção
Wirley Gonçalves
WG
Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry at Araçatuba, São Paulo State University, Jose Bonifacio Str 1193, Araçatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. wirley@foa.unesp.br
Cardoso
Alessandra
A
Gomes
Erica Alves
EA
Tabata
Lucas Fernando
LF
dos Santos
Paulo Henrique
PH
D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D000269:Adhesives / Q000737:chemistry; D000537:Aluminum Oxide / Q000737:chemistry; D002133:Calcium Sulfate / Q000737:chemistry; D000044:Dental Abutments; D045662:Dental Etching; D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008422:Materials Testing; D012117:Resins, Synthetic / Q000737:chemistry; D012984:Software; D013499:Surface Properties
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000269:Adhesives; D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003764:Dental Materials; C022821:Impregum; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D000537:Aluminum Oxide; D002133:Calcium Sulfate