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ArticleInternational journal of dentistry2018

Evaluation of Marginal Misfit of Metal Frameworks Welded by Gas-Torch, Laser, and Tungsten Inert Gas Methods.

Wilson Matsumoto, Paula Pastana Beraldo, Rossana Pereira de Almeida, Ana Paula Macedo, Beatriz Roque Kubata, Takami Hirono Hotta

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Wilson MatsumotoDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Dental School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-904, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-5893-2850
Paula Pastana BeraldoPrivate Practice, Ribeirão Preto 14025-010, Brazil.
Rossana Pereira de AlmeidaDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Dental School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-904, Brazil.
Ana Paula MacedoDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Dental School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-904, Brazil.
Beatriz Roque KubataDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Dental School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-904, Brazil.
Takami Hirono HottaDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Dental School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-904, Brazil.

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purposeThe objective of this study was to evaluate the marginal fit and the flexural resistance of nickel-chromium frameworks welded by different techniques, gas-torch, laser, and tungsten inert gas (TIG), compared with that of frameworks made via one-piece casting.

methodsTo evaluate the marginal fit, a master model was fabricated simulating four implants. Transfers and replicas were used to transfer the positions of the implants to the model, using a silicone matrix. The bars were waxed up and casted. Three assessments of misfit were performed for each implant using a stereomicroscope before and after welding in two predetermined regions, totaling six readings for each implant. To evaluate the flexural resistance, one group was made casting the specimens in one piece. Other 3 groups using gas-torch, laser, and TIG welding techniques were made after sectioned transversally. The data showed normal distribution and two-way ANOVA for marginal fit and one-way ANOVA for flexural resistance, and Tukey's posttest (

resultsFor the marginal fit, the three welding methods presented similar results and were different from one-piece casting. For the flexural resistance, significant differences were observed among the studied groups (

conclusionsWithin the limits of this study, the three welding techniques yielded similar misfit results, and the laser and TIG techniques presented similar flexural resistance but lower than gas-torch and one-piece casting.

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PMCPMC6232793

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