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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanical properties of acrylic resins at different aging times for denture bases manufactured using the conventional method, microwave processing, milling, and 3D printing. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 160 rectangular samples (64 Å~ 10 Å~ 3.3 ± 0.03 mm) were prepared, divided among the four main resin groups, and subdivided into four analysis times (T0, T1, T2, and T3), resulting in 10 samples per subgroup. The samples were stored in distilled water at 37° ± 2°C for 24 hours (T0), then subjected to thermocycling at temperatures of 5° ± 1°C and 55° ± 1°C in different numbers of cycles: 5,000 (T1); 10,000 (T2); and 20,000 (T3). The mechanical properties evaluated were surface microhardness, flexural strength, and modulus of elasticity. Statistical differences between resin groups and aging time were evaluated using two-way analysis of variance (P < .05). RESULTS: The 3D-printed resin showed the significantly lowest values of microhardness, flexural strength, and modulus of elasticity compared to other resins (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: The CAD/CAM-milled denture resin showed mechanical properties similar to those of traditional resins (conventional and microwave-processed). The 3D-printing resin did not show adequate mechanical properties for long-term clinical use. Despite this, new studies are developing better properties of this resin for long-term use.
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Resinas Acrílicas , Bases de Dentadura , Teste de Materiais , Desenho Assistido por Computador , Impressão Tridimensional , Propriedades de SuperfícieRESUMO
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of different polymerisation methods of acrylic resin for ocular prostheses on the subcutaneous tissue inflammatory response of rats. Methods: The study was conducted at the Basic Sciences Department, Araçatuba Dental School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil, from 2016 to 2018. The samples were prepared by water bath (WB), microwave energy (MW) or autopolymerisation (AP) (n = 20 samples per group). The inflammatory response (cell count and immunohistochemical analysis of interleukin [IL]-1ß, IL-6, tumour necrosis factor [TNF]-α, IL-17 and macrophage inflammatory protein-3α) was analysed by the implantation of a sample from each group in the subcutaneous tissue of 20 Wistar rats and evaluated after seven, 15, 30 and 60 days. The quantitative and qualitative data were analysed using analysis of variance and Tukey tests (P <0.05) and visual comparison, respectively. Results: There was a moderate inflammatory infiltrate for the MW and AP groups and a light infiltrate for the WB group after seven days. The inflammatory infiltrate and the immunolabeling of tested targets decreased gradually during the 60-day period. The AP group had the highest immunolabeling of TNF-α (seven days), IL-1ß and IL-17 (at 15 and 30 days) and IL-6 (at 30 and 60 days). The WB and MW groups showed greater immunolabeling at 15 and 30 days, while the MW group also had high results at 60 days. Conclusion: Polymerisation by microwave energy and by chemical activation resulted in a higher inflammatory response.
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Resinas Acrílicas , Olho Artificial , Animais , Brasil , Humanos , Interleucina-17 , Interleucina-6 , Ratos , Ratos Wistar , Tela SubcutâneaRESUMO
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive lung disease with limited therapeutic options that is characterized by pathological fibroblast activation and aberrant lung remodeling with scar formation. YAP (Yes-associated protein) is a transcriptional coactivator that mediates mechanical and biochemical signals controlling fibroblast activation. We previously identified HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A) reductase inhibitors (statins) as YAP inhibitors based on a high-throughput small-molecule screen in primary human lung fibroblasts. Here we report that several Aurora kinase inhibitors were also identified from the top hits of this screen. MK-5108, a highly selective inhibitor for AURKA (Aurora kinase A), induced YAP phosphorylation and cytoplasmic retention and significantly reduced profibrotic gene expression in human lung fibroblasts. The inhibitory effect on YAP nuclear translocation and profibrotic gene expression is specific to inhibition of AURKA, but not Aurora kinase B or C, and is independent of the Hippo pathway kinases LATS1 and LATS2 (Large Tumor Suppressor 1 and 2). Further characterization of the effects of MK-5108 demonstrate that it inhibits YAP nuclear localization indirectly via effects on actin polymerization and TGFß (Transforming Growth Factor ß) signaling. In addition, MK-5108 treatment reduced lung collagen deposition in the bleomycin mouse model of pulmonary fibrosis. Our results reveal a novel role for AURKA in YAP-mediated profibrotic activity in fibroblasts and highlight the potential of small-molecule screens for YAP inhibitors for identification of novel agents with antifibrotic activity.
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Aurora Quinase A , Fibrose Pulmonar Idiopática , Proteínas Adaptadoras de Transdução de Sinal/metabolismo , Animais , Aurora Quinase A/metabolismo , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/metabolismo , Fibroblastos/metabolismo , Humanos , Fibrose Pulmonar Idiopática/patologia , Camundongos , Fator de Crescimento Transformador beta/metabolismo , Proteínas de Sinalização YAPRESUMO
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease with limited therapeutic options that is characterized by pathological fibroblast activation and aberrant lung remodeling with scar formation. YAP (Yes-associated protein) is a transcriptional coactivator that mediates mechanical and biochemical signals controlling fibroblast activation. In this study, we developed a high-throughput small-molecule screen for YAP inhibitors in primary human lung fibroblasts. Multiple HMG-CoA (hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A) reductase inhibitors (statins) were found to inhibit YAP nuclear localization via induction of YAP phosphorylation, cytoplasmic retention, and degradation. We further show that the mevalonate pathway regulates YAP activation, and that simvastatin treatment reduces fibrosis markers in activated human lung fibroblasts and in the bleomycin mouse model of pulmonary fibrosis. Finally, we show that simvastatin modulates YAP in vivo in mouse lung fibroblasts. Our results highlight the potential of small-molecule screens for YAP inhibitors and provide a mechanism for the antifibrotic activity of statins in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
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Proteínas Adaptadoras de Transdução de Sinal/antagonistas & inibidores , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/antagonistas & inibidores , Inibidores de Hidroximetilglutaril-CoA Redutases/farmacologia , Fibrose Pulmonar/tratamento farmacológico , Acil Coenzima A/metabolismo , Animais , Biomarcadores/metabolismo , Bleomicina/farmacologia , Núcleo Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Núcleo Celular/metabolismo , Citoplasma/efeitos dos fármacos , Citoplasma/metabolismo , Fibroblastos/efeitos dos fármacos , Fibroblastos/metabolismo , Humanos , Ácido Mevalônico/metabolismo , Camundongos , Fosfoproteínas/metabolismo , Fibrose Pulmonar/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Sinvastatina/farmacologia , Bibliotecas de Moléculas Pequenas/farmacologia , Proteínas de Sinalização YAPRESUMO
The aim of this study was to develop and characterise a new plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) film for improving shear bond strength (SBS) between yttria-stabilised tetragonal zirconia (Y-TZP) and veneering ceramic. In total, 192 Y-TZP samples (13â¯×â¯5.4â¯×â¯5â¯mm) were divided into 6 groups: control - no treatment (C), airborne-particle abrasion with 27⯵m aluminum oxide particles (Al27), 110⯵m aluminum oxide particles (Al110), and 250⯵m aluminum oxide particles (Al250), application of liner for zirconia (L) and the PECVD film application (P). The Y-TZP surface was characterised by means of Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM), Energy-dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), surface profilometry and surface-free energy (SFE). SBS between Y-TZP and veneering ceramic was tested before and after thermocycling (20,000â¯cycles of 5 and 55⯰C), and failure mode was also evaluated. Data were analysed by ANOVA and Tukey's HSD test (αâ¯=â¯0.05). Data analysis showed that PECVD film had no effect on surface roughness of Y-TZP (pâ¯>â¯0.05 vs control), whilst the other groups presented higher roughness values (pâ¯<â¯0.05). All treatments increased SFE, except the Al27 group. The highest SBS was presented by the P group (pâ¯<â¯0.05), and values were similar to those of the Al27 group (pâ¯=â¯0.107). Mixed failures were prevalent in all groups, and premature failures were found only in Al groups after thermocycling. Whilst PECVD treatment did not affect Y-TZP surface roughness, high SBS between Y-TZP and the veneering layer was observed. Therefore, PECVD treatment is a promising alternative to improve the performance of bi-layer zirconia-based restorations.
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Cerâmica/química , Facetas Dentárias , Gases em Plasma/química , Resistência ao Cisalhamento , Zircônio/química , Porcelana Dentária/química , Propriedades de Superfície , Ítrio/químicaRESUMO
PURPOSE: To evaluate acetylation of histone H3, chromatin remodeling, nuclear size and shape, DNA ploidy, and distribution of nucleolus organizing regions (NORs) in corneal epithelial and stromal cells of diabetic and nondiabetic rats. METHODS: Diabetes was induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of alloxan. All diabetic rats (n = 20) included in the study had 4 weeks of moderate-to-severe hyperglycemia (plasma glucose levels >400 mg/dL). Acetylated histone H3 levels were quantified in corneal tissue using a colorimetric assay. Chromatin remodeling, nuclear sizes (area/perimeter) and shapes (circularity), and DNA ploidies were evaluated from Feulgen-stained tissue sections using video image analysis. Distributions of NORs were studied in tissue sections impregnated with silver ions. Ophthalmic clinical parameters, including corneal sensitivity, were investigated. Twenty nondiabetic rats were used as controls. RESULTS: Acetylation of histone H3 was reduced in the corneas of the diabetic rats. Nuclei in corneal epithelial cells of diabetic rats compacted chromatin, increased in size, modified their shapes, and elevated DNA ploidy. The only nuclear change observed in the corneal stromal cells of diabetic rats was chromatin decompaction. The size of the silver-stained NOR did not differ between the study samples. The corneal sensitivity in diabetic rats was 51.8% lower than that in nondiabetic rats. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study show that alloxan-induced diabetes altered the histone H3 acetylation pattern and compromised the chromatin supraorganization in corneal tissue/cells. Continued research is needed to understand the clinical and morphofunctional significance of changes in corneal cell nuclei of diabetic individuals.
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Montagem e Desmontagem da Cromatina/efeitos dos fármacos , Cromatina/metabolismo , Córnea/metabolismo , Diabetes Mellitus Experimental/metabolismo , Histonas/metabolismo , Acetilação , Aloxano/farmacologia , Animais , Forma do Núcleo Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Tamanho do Núcleo Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Diabetes Mellitus Experimental/patologia , Feminino , Ploidias , Ratos , Ratos WistarRESUMO
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Many elderly individuals are rehabilitated with removable complete dentures, which require an initial adaptation period for both oral perception and the perioral muscles. Studies assessing the changes in stimulus perception and the electromyographic (EMG) activity of the orbicularis oris muscle shortly after conventional complete denture insertion are lacking. PURPOSE: The purpose of this clinical study was to evaluate the effect of mouth rehabilitation with removable complete dentures on stimulus perception and the EMG activity of the orbicularis oris muscle. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study was approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the Araçatuba Dental School (São Paulo State University). Fifteen participants who had worn their removable complete dentures for at least 5 years and needed rehabilitation with new prostheses were enrolled in the study. A perception questionnaire was applied, and surface EMG examinations of the orbicularis oris muscle during rest, suction of water with a straw, and pronunciation of the syllables /bah/, /mah/, /pah/, and the word 'Mississippi' were performed before (T0) and 30 (T1) and 100 (T2) days after insertion of the new prostheses. The data were analyzed with the Cochran Q test, McNemar test, 2-way repeated measures ANOVA, and honestly significant difference (HSD) Tukey test (α=.05). RESULTS: Significant improvement was reported in the perception questionnaire in terms of the oral discomfort sensation in the T2 period. EMG activity decreased during rest and suction after insertion of the new prostheses. A statistical difference between the upper and lower fascicles of the orbicularis oris muscle was detected, with a decrease of EMG activity between the T0 and T1 periods on the lower fascicle, except for when pronouncing the /pah/ syllable. CONCLUSIONS: Mouth rehabilitation with removable complete dentures decreased oral discomfort and, depending on the oral function, decreased or increased EMG activity of the orbicularis oris muscle. In addition, the lower fascicle was more active than the upper fascicle during rest and most functional activities.
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Prótese Total , Eletromiografia , Músculos Faciais/fisiologia , Reabilitação Bucal/métodos , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Planejamento de Dentadura , Expressão Facial , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Medição da Dor , Fala/fisiologia , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
This corrects the article DOI: 10.1038/nm.4419.
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Maladaptive wound healing responses to chronic tissue injury result in organ fibrosis. Fibrosis, which entails excessive extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition and tissue remodeling by activated myofibroblasts, leads to loss of proper tissue architecture and organ function; however, the molecular mediators of myofibroblast activation have yet to be fully identified. Here we identify soluble ephrin-B2 (sEphrin-B2) as a new profibrotic mediator in lung and skin fibrosis. We provide molecular, functional and translational evidence that the ectodomain of membrane-bound ephrin-B2 is shed from fibroblasts into the alveolar airspace after lung injury. Shedding of sEphrin-B2 promotes fibroblast chemotaxis and activation via EphB3 and/or EphB4 receptor signaling. We found that mice lacking ephrin-B2 in fibroblasts are protected from skin and lung fibrosis and that a disintegrin and metalloproteinase 10 (ADAM10) is the major ephrin-B2 sheddase in fibroblasts. ADAM10 expression is increased by transforming growth factor (TGF)-ß1, and ADAM10-mediated sEphrin-B2 generation is required for TGF-ß1-induced myofibroblast activation. Pharmacological inhibition of ADAM10 reduces sEphrin-B2 levels in bronchoalveolar lavage and prevents lung fibrosis in mice. Consistent with the mouse data, ADAM10-sEphrin-B2 signaling is upregulated in fibroblasts from human subjects with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. These results uncover a new molecular mechanism of tissue fibrogenesis and identify sEphrin-B2, its receptors EphB3 and EphB4 and ADAM10 as potential therapeutic targets in the treatment of fibrotic diseases.
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Proteína ADAM10/fisiologia , Secretases da Proteína Precursora do Amiloide/fisiologia , Efrina-B2/metabolismo , Fibrose Pulmonar Idiopática/genética , Pulmão/patologia , Proteínas de Membrana/fisiologia , Miofibroblastos/fisiologia , Dermatopatias/genética , Pele/patologia , Animais , Células Cultivadas , Exocitose/genética , Fibroblastos/metabolismo , Fibroblastos/patologia , Fibrose , Fibrose Pulmonar Idiopática/metabolismo , Fibrose Pulmonar Idiopática/patologia , Pulmão/metabolismo , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Camundongos Knockout , Miofibroblastos/patologia , Transporte Proteico/genética , Pele/metabolismo , Dermatopatias/metabolismo , Dermatopatias/patologiaRESUMO
Nanoscale chemical mapping of newly-synthesised phospholipid molecules inside a mammalian cell is demonstrated using tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) for the first time using mouse pre-adipocyte cells as a model system. Newly-synthesised membrane phospholipid distribution within a pre-adipocyte cell is mapped with <20 nm spatial resolution, overcoming the diffraction limit of confocal Raman spectroscopy via plasmonic enhancement of Raman signals at a TERS tip-apex.
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Adipócitos/ultraestrutura , Membranas Intracelulares/ultraestrutura , Fosfolipídeos/metabolismo , Adipócitos/química , Animais , Deutério , Membranas Intracelulares/química , Camundongos , Fosfatidilcolinas/química , Fosfatidilcolinas/metabolismo , Fosfolipídeos/biossíntese , Fosfolipídeos/química , Análise Espectral Raman/métodosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: We developed this study to investigate the association of fibromyalgia with personality traits, controlling for depression and other potential confounders. METHODS: We assessed personality traits using the Cloninger's Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) in 78 female patients with fibromyalgia and in a control group of 78 subjects without fibromyalgia. The Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview was used to assess depression and anxiety diagnoses. To investigate the association between fibromyalgia and the Cloninger's Temperament and Character Inventory we performed unadjusted and adjusted analyses of covariance, using the TCI score as dependent variable and adjusting the model for depression, anxiety and for clinical and socio-demographic variables. We used a backward selection method to choose the final model. RESULTS: In the unadjusted analysis, fibromyalgia was associated with all personality traits, except persistency. After adjusting for depression and anxiety, patients with fibromyalgia presented decreased novelty seeking compared to controls; the differences in other personality traits were no longer significant. Novelty seeking was also correlated with the length of history of fibromyalgia and pain intensity. CONCLUSIONS: Decreased novelty seeking may be a personality trait associated with fibromyalgia. Depression and anxiety should be considered potential confounders in the evaluation of personality traits in this population.
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Depressão/psicologia , Fibromialgia/psicologia , Personalidade , Adulto , Ansiedade/psicologia , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Comportamento Exploratório , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Inventário de Personalidade , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , TemperamentoRESUMO
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The efficiency of adding nanoparticles to silicone protection has proven to prevent color degradation. However, reports of other physical property changes in facial silicone are scarce. PURPOSE: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the influence of adding nanoparticles on the hardness, tear strength, and permanent deformation of a facial silicone. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Specimens were made for each test, with 140 for the hardness test, 140 for the permanent deformation test, but 280 for the rupture test. This higher number was due to the fact that the first 140 specimens were ruptured and unusable after the initial reading. ZnO, BaSO4, and TiO2 nanoparticles at concentrations of 1% and 2% of silicone were used, as well as specimens without nanoparticles that consisted of only oil paint and of only silicone. Outcomes were measured before and after 1008 hours of accelerated aging. Data were analyzed by nested analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey honest significant differences test (α=.05). RESULTS: Results showed that the presence of nanoparticles influenced the properties of the assessed groups. The nanoparticles decreased hardness values. The highest values of tear strength were observed for the groups with addition of BaSO4. The 1% ZnO group without oil paint showed the lowest values of permanent deformation. CONCLUSIONS: Based on the findings of this in vitro study, the use of ZnO nanoparticles is recommended, since they did not negatively affect the properties of the materials evaluated.
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Prótese Maxilofacial , Análise de Falha de Equipamento , Dureza , Humanos , Prótese Maxilofacial/normas , Microscopia Eletroquímica de Varredura , Nanopartículas , Falha de Prótese , Resistência à Tração , Óxido de Zinco/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
The purpose of this literature review was to describe the main features of phantom eye syndrome in relation to their possible causes, symptoms, treatments, and influence of eye amputation on quality of life of anophthalmic patients. For this, a bibliographical research was performed in Pubmed database using the following terms: "eye amputation," "eye trauma," "phantom eye syndrome," "phantom pain," and "quality of life," associated or not. Thirteen studies were selected, besides some relevant references contained in the selected manuscripts and other studies hallowed in the literature. Thus, 56 articles were included in this review. The phantom eye syndrome is defined as any sensation reported by the patient with anophthalmia, originated anophthalmic cavity. In phantom eye syndrome, at least one of these three symptoms has to be present: phantom vision, phantom pain, and phantom sensations. This syndrome has a direct influence on the quality of life of the patients, and psychological support is recommended before and after the amputation of the eyeball as well as aid in the treatment of the syndrome. Therefore, it is suggested that, for more effective treatment of phantom eye syndrome, drug therapy should be associated with psychological approach.
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Olho/patologia , Membro Fantasma/patologia , Humanos , Membro Fantasma/tratamento farmacológico , Sensação , SíndromeRESUMO
Naphthoquinones are bioactive compounds widespread in nature that impact on several cellular pathways, including cell proliferation and survival, by acting as prooxidants and electrophiles. We have previously described the role of the synthetic isoxazole condensed 1,4-naphthoquinone derivative 1a in preventing apoptosis induced by distinct stimuli in several cell models. In addition, apoptosis regulators and executioners may control neural stem cell (NSC) fate, without involving cell death per se. Here, we hypothesize that 1a might also play a role in NSC fate decision. We found that exposure to 1a shifts NSC differentiation potential from neurogenic to gliogenic lineage and involves the generation of reactive oxygen species, without increasing cell death. Modulation of caspases and calpains, using cysteine protease inhibitors, failed to mimic 1a effects. In addition, incubation with the naphthoquinone derivative resulted in upregulation and nuclear translocation of antioxidant responsive proteins, Nrf2 and Sirt1, which in turn may mediate 1a-directed shift in NSC differentiation. In fact, antioxidants halted the shift in NSC differentiation potential from neurogenic to gliogenic lineage, while strongly reducing reactive oxygen species generation and Nrf2 and Sirt1 nuclear translocation in NSC exposed to 1a. Collectively, these data support a new role for a specific naphthoquinone derivative in NSC fate decision and underline the importance of redox environment control.
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Diferenciação Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Naftoquinonas/farmacologia , Células-Tronco Neurais/citologia , Células-Tronco Neurais/metabolismo , Animais , Antioxidantes/metabolismo , Caspases/metabolismo , Linhagem Celular , Linhagem da Célula/efeitos dos fármacos , Inibidores de Cisteína Proteinase/farmacologia , Espaço Intracelular/efeitos dos fármacos , Espaço Intracelular/metabolismo , Camundongos , Células-Tronco Neurais/efeitos dos fármacos , Neuroglia/citologia , Neuroglia/efeitos dos fármacos , Neuroglia/metabolismo , Neurônios/citologia , Neurônios/efeitos dos fármacos , Neurônios/metabolismo , Oxirredução/efeitos dos fármacos , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo , Sirtuína 1/metabolismoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Ocular prosthesis materials should have specific properties for their indication and durability; therefore, it is important to investigate their physical behaviour when affected by several disinfectants. OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the influence of different disinfecting solutions on the microhardness and surface roughness of acrylic resins for ocular prosthesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty samples simulating ocular prostheses were fabricated with N1 resin and colourless resin and divided (n = 10) according to the disinfectant used: neutral soap, Opti-free, Efferdent, 1% hypochlorite (HYC) and 4% chlorhexidine (CHX). Samples were stored in saline solution at 37°C and disinfected during 120 days. Both microhardness and roughness were investigated before, after 60 days and 120 days of disinfection and storage. Microhardness was measured using a microhardner and the roughness with a roughness device. RESULTS: N1 resin showed lower microhardness when compared with colourless resin (p < 0.05). HYC and CHX groups exhibited the highest change of microhardness and roughness values (p < 0.05). An increase in roughness and reduction in microhardness of ocular acrylic resins were observed after both periods of disinfection and storage (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Both disinfection/storage periods affected the microhardness and roughness values of the samples.
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Resinas Acrílicas/química , Materiais Biocompatíveis/química , Desinfetantes/química , Olho Artificial , Clorexidina/química , Dureza , Humanos , Ácido Hipocloroso/química , Teste de Materiais , Polimerização , Desenho de Prótese , Sabões/química , Cloreto de Sódio/química , Propriedades de Superfície , Temperatura , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of thermal cycling and disinfection on the colour change of denture base acrylic resin. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four different brands of acrylic resins were evaluated (Onda Cryl, QC 20, Classico and Lucitone). All brands were divided into four groups (n = 7) determined according to the disinfection procedure (microwave, Efferdent, 4% chlorhexidine or 1% hypochlorite). The treatments were conducted three times a week for 60 days. All specimens were thermal cycled between 5 and 55°C with 30-s dwell times for 1000 cycles before and after disinfection. The specimens' colour was measured with a spectrophotometer using the CIE L*a*b* system. The evaluations were conducted at baseline (B), after first thermal cycling (T1 ), after disinfection (D) and after second thermal cycling (T2 ). Colour differences (ΔE) were calculated between T1 and B (T1 B), D and B (DB), and T2 and B (T2 B) time-points. RESULTS: The samples submitted to disinfection by microwave and Efferdent exhibited the highest values of colour change. There were significant differences on colour change between the time-points, except for the Lucitone acrylic resin. CONCLUSIONS: The thermal cycling and disinfection procedures significantly affected the colour stability of the samples. However, all values obtained for the acrylic resins are within acceptable clinical parameters.
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Resinas Acrílicas/química , Materiais Dentários/química , Bases de Dentadura , Desinfecção/métodos , Anti-Infecciosos Locais/química , Clorexidina/química , Cor , Desinfetantes de Equipamento Odontológico/química , Higienizadores de Dentadura/química , Humanos , Ácido Hipocloroso/química , Teste de Materiais , Micro-Ondas/uso terapêutico , Oxidantes/química , Espectrofotometria/instrumentação , Propriedades de Superfície , Temperatura , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to present a clinical report of an irradiated oncologic patient who underwent hyperbaric oxygen therapy to be rehabilitated with implant-supported prosthesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A 67-year-old man was admitted at Oral Oncology Center (FOA-UNESP) presenting a lesion on the mouth floor. After clinical evaluation, incisional biopsy and histopathological exam, a grade II squamous cell carcinoma was diagnosed. The patient was subjected to surgery to remove the lesion and partial glossectomy. Afterwards, the radiotherapy, in the left/right cervicofacial area of the supraclavicular fossa, was conducted. After 3 years of the surgery, the patient was submitted to hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Then, four implants were installed in patient's mandible. Five months later, an upper conventional complete denture and lower full-arch implant-supported prosthesis were fabricated. CONCLUSION: The treatment resulted in several benefits such as improving his chewing efficiency, swallowing and speech, less denture trauma on the mucosa and improving his self-esteem.
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/radioterapia , Implantação Dentária Endóssea/métodos , Prótese Dentária Fixada por Implante , Oxigenoterapia Hiperbárica/métodos , Neoplasias Bucais/radioterapia , Anormalidades Induzidas por Radiação/terapia , Idoso , Planejamento de Prótese Dentária , Humanos , MasculinoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The absence of an ear, which can be the result of a congenital malformation, surgical tumour resection or traumatic injury, is a significant aesthetic problem. Attachment of ear prostheses with adhesives can cause local irritation for the wearer and affect the colour of the prostheses. Use of implants in craniofacial reconstruction can improve the retention and stability of prostheses giving to patient greater comfort and security relative to adhesive attachment. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this report was to present a clinical case of a mutilated patient who was rehabilitated by means of installing an ear prosthesis fixed through osseointegrated implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The patient had two implants installed in the mastoid region that were linked by a bar, and a clip-type system was used. The ear prosthesis was constructed from medical-use silicone, pigmented to match the patient's skin colour and linked to the retention system. CONCLUSION: The patient's rehabilitation was satisfactory from both a functional and an aesthetic point of view, making it possible for the patient to return to a normal social life and regain lost self-esteem.
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Orelha Externa , Osseointegração/fisiologia , Próteses e Implantes , Retenção da Prótese/instrumentação , Acidentes de Trabalho , Resinas Acrílicas/química , Materiais Biocompatíveis/química , Dimetilpolisiloxanos/química , Orelha Externa/lesões , Estética , Humanos , Masculino , Processo Mastoide/cirurgia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Pigmentação em Prótese , Desenho de Prótese , Elastômeros de Silicone/química , Titânio/químicaRESUMO
Calpains are calcium regulated cysteine proteases that have been described in a wide range of cellular processes, including apoptosis, migration and cell cycle regulation. In addition, calpains have been implicated in differentiation, but their impact on neural differentiation requires further investigation. Here, we addressed the role of calpain 1 and calpain 2 in neural stem cell (NSC) self-renewal and differentiation. We found that calpain inhibition using either the chemical inhibitor calpeptin or the endogenous calpain inhibitor calpastatin favored differentiation of NSCs. This effect was associated with significant changes in cell cycle-related proteins and may be regulated by calcium. Interestingly, calpain 1 and calpain 2 were found to play distinct roles in NSC fate decision. Calpain 1 expression levels were higher in self-renewing NSC and decreased with differentiation, while calpain 2 increased throughout differentiation. In addition, calpain 1 silencing resulted in increased levels of both neuronal and glial markers, ß-III Tubulin and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP). Calpain 2 silencing elicited decreased levels of GFAP. These results support a role for calpain 1 in repressing differentiation, thus maintaining a proliferative NSC pool, and suggest that calpain 2 is involved in glial differentiation.
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Calpaína/metabolismo , Diferenciação Celular , Células-Tronco Neurais/citologia , Células-Tronco Neurais/enzimologia , Animais , Astrócitos/citologia , Astrócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Astrócitos/metabolismo , Biomarcadores/metabolismo , Cálcio/metabolismo , Proteínas de Ligação ao Cálcio/metabolismo , Calpaína/antagonistas & inibidores , Contagem de Células , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/metabolismo , Morte Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Diferenciação Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Dipeptídeos/farmacologia , Inativação Gênica/efeitos dos fármacos , Proteínas de Filamentos Intermediários/metabolismo , Camundongos , Proteínas do Tecido Nervoso/metabolismo , Nestina , Células-Tronco Neurais/efeitos dos fármacos , Neurogênese/efeitos dos fármacos , Neurônios/citologia , Neurônios/efeitos dos fármacos , Neurônios/metabolismo , Fenótipo , Tubulina (Proteína)/metabolismoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of chemical disinfection and storage duration on the flexural strength of acrylic resins commonly used to make ocular prostheses. METHODS: A total of 260 samples were manufactured with N1 resin and colourless resin. Both resins were thermopolymerised using a microwave oven. Samples were stored and periodically disinfected and were divided into groups: control (no disinfection) (I), neutral soap (II), Opti-free (III), Efferdent (IV), 1% hypochlorite (V) or 4% chlorhexidine (VI). The flexural strength was measured before and after 60 and 120 days of storage. Data were analysed by anova and Tukey test (0.05). RESULTS: The flexural strength of the N1 resin was higher than that for the colourless resin. There was a significant difference in the flexural strength before and after 60 and 120 days of storage with disinfection, regardless of the resin and disinfectant. Group I in the initial period exhibited greater flexural strength, with significant difference only in group VI after 120 days. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that the flexural strength only changed after 120 days of storage for samples disinfected with chlorhexidine. However, all flexural strength values obtained herein were acceptable clinical limits for the acrylic resins.