Current understanding of frictional dermatoses: A review

Human skin is continually exposed to internal and external forces, dynamic as well as static. The skin is normally flexible and can resist mechanical trauma due to friction, pressure, vibration, suction and laceration to a considerable degree. However, an excess of these forces can abnormally affect the structure and function of the skin, setting the stage for the development of a skin disorder. Repetitive trauma can cause lichenification, hyperpigmentation, erythema, scaling, fissuring, blisters, ulceration and chronic alterations. Frictional dermatoses is an under-recognised entity with no clear-cut definition and encompasses a variety of terms such as frictional dermatitis, frictional melanosis, frictional pigmentary dermatoses and certain other named entities, many of which are confusing. The authors propose to define frictional dermatoses as ‘a group of disorders caused by repetitive trauma to the skin as a result of friction of varied aetiology which can have a wide range of cutaneous manifestations depending on the type of insult.’ The exact prevalence of frictional dermatoses as a separate entity is unknown. Authors who conducted this review include a group of dermatologists and post graduate students from various institutions. Literature was reviewed through PubMed, Medscape, Medline, ResearchGate and Google Scholar using the terms ‘frictional dermatitis,’ ‘friction and skin,’ ‘dermatoses and culture,’ ‘clothing dermatitis,’ ‘friction melanosis,’ ‘PPE induced dermatoses in COVID-19 era,’ etc. A total of 122 articles were reviewed and 100 articles among them were shortlisted and included in the study, after removing duplications. The review was followed up with further deliberation which resulted in the formulation of a new definition and classification of frictional dermatoses taking into account the morphology, histopathological characteristics, anatomical region affected and the major predisposing factors. The rising incidence of mechanical dermatoses in the COVID-19 era was also emphasised.

Does the initial surface roughness of different CuNiTi wires affect the frictional resistance?

Abstract This study aimed to assess and correlate initial surface roughness and frictional resistance of rectangular CuNiTi wires inserted in different self-ligating brackets. The sample consisted of 40 bracket-wire sets (rectangular CuNiTi wires of 0.017" x 0.025" and passive self-ligating brackets) divided into four groups (n=10): metallic self-ligating bracket and metallic CuNiTi wire (G1); metallic self-ligating bracket and rhodium-coated CuNiTi wire (G2); esthetic self-ligating bracket and metallic wire (G3); esthetic self-ligating bracket and rhodium-coated CuNiTi wire (G4). The initial surface roughness of the wires was examined with a Surfcorder roughness meter, model SE1700. Later, frictional resistance was assessed in an Instron 4411 universal testing machine at a speed of 5 mm/min, in an aqueous medium at 35°C. Microscopic analyses of surface morphology were performed with scanning electron microscopy, using an LEO 1430, with magnifications of 1000X. Generalized linear models were applied, considering the 2 x 2 factorial (bracket type x wire type), at a 5% significance level. Regardless of bracket type, the groups with esthetic wires presented higher initial surface roughness than the groups with metallic wires (p<0.05). There was no significant difference between the different bracket-wire sets for frictional resistance and no significant correlation between frictional resistance and initial surface roughness in the environment studied. It is concluded that esthetic wires presented higher initial surface roughness but did not interfere with the frictional resistance between brackets and wires.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar e correlacionar a rugosidade superficial inicial e a resistência a fricção dos fios CuNiTi retangulares inseridos em diferentes bráquetes autoligados. A amostra foi composta por 40 conjuntos bráquetes-fios (fios retangulares CuNiTi de 0.017" x 0.025" e braquetes autoligados passivos), divididos em 4 grupos (n=10): bráquete autoligado metálico e fio CuNiti metálico (G1); braquete autoligado metálico e fio CuNiti com revestimento de rhodium (G2); bráquete autoligado estético e fio metálico (G3); bráquete autoligado estético e fio CuNiti com revestimento de rhodium (G4). A rugosidade superficial inicial do fio foi examinada com um rugosímetro Surfcorder modelo SE1700. Posteriormente, a resistência a fricção foi avaliada em uma máquina de ensaios universal Instron 4411, a uma velocidade de 5mm/min em meio aquoso à 35oC. Análises microscópicas da morfologia de superfície foram realizadas por microscopia eletrônica de varredura, utilizando um LEO 1430, com ampliações de 1000X. Foram aplicados modelos lineares generalizados, considerando o fatorial 2 x 2 (tipo de bráquete x tipo de fio), com o nível de significância de 5%. Independentemente do tipo de bráquete, os grupos com fios estéticos apresentaram maior rugosidade superficial inicial que os grupos com fios metálicos (p<0,05). Não houve diferença significativa entre os diferentes conjuntos bráquetes-fios quanto a resistência à fricção e não houve correlação significativa entre a resistência a fricção e a rugosidade superficial inicial no ambiente estudado. Conclui-se que os fios estéticos apresentaram maior rugosidade superficial inicial porém não interferiram na resistência a fricção entre os braquetes e os fios.

Soft tissue and incisor position changes in class I bimaxillary subjects after retraction using friction and frictionless mechanics

Aim: Bimaxillary protrusion is a common condition observed irrespective of race and ethnicity and is a chief concern for patients who seek orthodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate changes in soft tissue structures and incisor positions in class I bimaxillary protrusion subjects undergoing orthodontic therapy when friction and frictionless mechanics were used. Methods: Two groups with a total of 40 patients aged 18­30 years diagnosed with class I bimaxillary protrusion treated by extracting first premolars were considered for this study. Patients treated with friction mechanics were included in Group 1 and those treated with frictionless mechanics in Group 2. The digital lateral cephalograms were calibrated and analyzed using Nemoceph software. Selected landmarks were marked on pre- and post-treatment cephalograms and assessed for intra- and inter-group soft tissue and incisor position changes. Student's t-test was used to analyze the collected data using SPSS 20 software. Result: Intragroup comparison revealed significant changes in both groups. Inter-group comparison of the selected parameters between groups 1 and 2 showed differences but without any statistical significance, except for the inter-incisal angle. Conclusion: Pre- and post-treatment comparison analysis revealed significant soft tissue changes in both groups. However, the comparison between friction and frictionless mechanics showed no statistically significant changes

Research on friction and wear behaviors of silicon-lithium spray coating on zirconia ceramics / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To study microstructure, friction and wear behaviors of silicon-lithium spray coating on the surface of zirconia ceramics and to preliminarily evaluate its esthetic so as to provide support and guidance for the clinical application.@*METHODS@#Zirconia ceramic specimens were randomly divided into three groups: coating group (two subgroups), polishing group (two subgroups), and glazing group (four subgroups), with 10 samples in each subgroup. The two subgroups of coating group were the zirconia ceramics with the untreated and preliminary polishing surfaces sprayed with silicon-lithium coating, respectively. The two subgroups of polishing group were preliminary polishing and fine polishing of zirconia ceramics, respectively. The four subgroups of glazing group were preliminarily polished zirconia ceramics glazed with Biomic and Stain/Glaze products, respectively; and untreated zirconia ceramics glazed with Biomic and Stain/Glaze products, respectively. The above 8 subgroups of zirconia ceramic specimens were used as friction pairs with 80 steatite ceramics for 50 000 chewing cycles under 50 N vertical load and artificial saliva lubrication using chewing simulation. Scanning electron microscope was used to observe the microstructure of the surface and section of the coating group, and the thickness of the coating and glazing were measured. The linear roughness of the coating and polishing groups was mea-sured using a laser confocal scanning microscope. Vickers hardness was measured using a microhardness tester and the esthetic of zirconia ceramic full crown sprayed with silicon-lithium coating was preliminarily evaluated. White light interferometer was used to measure the width, the maximum depth and the volume of the wear scars of each group, and the wear depth of steatite ceramics and wear rate of zirconia ceramic specimens were calculated. Kruskal-Wallis nonparametric test and Dunn's multiple comparisons test were used to analyze the wear depth of each group (α=0.05).@*RESULTS@#The microstructures of the silica-lithium spray coatings on the untreated and preliminarily polished zirconia ceramic surfaces showed the protruding defects, and the line roughness of coating group was larger than that of the polishing group. The median thickness of the silica-lithium spray coating on the preliminarily polished zirconia ceramic was 13.0 μm (interquartile range, IQR: 11.6, 17.9), while that of the silica-lithium spray coating on the untreated zirconia ceramic was 4.4 μm (IQR: 4.1, 4.7). The Vickers hardness and wear rate of the coating group were between the polishing group and the glazing group. The wear depths of the wear scars of steatite ceramics were the glazing group, coating group, and polishing group in descending order, and there was statistically significant difference between glazing and polishing groups (P < 0.05). With the increase of polishing procedure, the wear depth of steatite ceramics decreased in each subgroups. The orders of maximum depth and volume of wear scars of zirconia ceramic were the glazing group, coating group, and polishing group in descending order, and there was statistically significant difference in the maximum depth of wear scars between glazing and polishing groups (P < 0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#The silica-lithium spray coating on the zirconia ceramic, can be used as a new method for zirconia ceramic surface treatment, because it can increase the esthetic of zirconia ceramics compared with polishing and reduce the wear of steatite ceramics compared with glazing.

STUDIES ON THE PROPOGATION OF ELASTIC WAVES IN BOVINE COMPACT BONES AS A FUNCTION OF TEMPERATURE

To study the physical properties of biomaterials like bony hard tissues through the propagation of elastic waves is one of the most successful method.With the help of internal friction measurement, we can study the processes such as recrystallization, annealing, quenching and tempering, plastic deformation and strain ageing. In the present investigation we calculate and -1 reported the internal friction loss (Q ) for all the six types of bovine compact bones for the first time in a single experiment by using the ultrasonic piezoelectric composite oscillator technique with the help of X-cut crystal in different physiological conditions. Significant variation is observed from bone to bone. This may be attributed to composition and mineral content of the bones. Peak temperature data also is also determined. Temperature variation of logarithmic decrement in X-cut quartz transducer is also verified with mounting of bovine compact bar shaped bone -1 samples. Change of internal friction (Q ) with temperature is also calculated to predict the mechanism of acoustic losses and phase transitions in these bony hard tissues. Internal friction measurements are also useful to obtain the information about imperfections in bony hard tissues. The present investigation constitutes a step towards the application of natural bovine bone ceramic materials for the transducer applications

Lesão por fricção em idosos / Skin tears in the elderly / Skin tears en los ancianos

Objetivos:identificar na literatura científica o conhecimento produzido sobre lesões por fricção em idosos. Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura (2014-2019), realizada a partir de busca nas bases de dados/plataformas National Library of Medicine, Biomedical Answers e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, com descritores e os operadores booleanos "and" e "or". Resultados: a partir da busca bibliográfica, seleção e análise, oito artigos compuseram a amostra. Para lesão por fricção em idosos emergiram quatro pilares do cuidado: manutenção da homeostase orgânica e tissular com foco na nutrição e hidratação apropriada; evitar traumas na pele senil, proporcionando um ambiente seguro com dispositivos adequados; e a sistematização da assistência e educação em saúde do cuidado com a pele do idoso. Conclusão: como mecanismos de prevenção, encontram-se a realização da prevenção primária por meio de um plano de cuidados singular e as atividades de educação em saúde, focadas nos fatores de risco e nas vulnerabilidades, minimizando danos e complicações

Objectives:to identify in the scientific literature the knowledge produced about skin tears injuries in the elderly. Methods: it is an integrative literature review (2014-2019), carried out by searching the databases/platforms National Library of Medicine, Biomedical Answers and Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, with descriptors and the Boolean operators "and" and "or ". Results: from the bibliographic search, selection and analysis, eight articles made up the sample. For skin tears injuries in the elderly, four pillars of care emerged: maintenance of organic and tissue homeostasis with a focus on proper nutrition and hydration; avoid trauma to senile skin, providing a safe environment with suitable devices; and the systematization of health care and education for elderly skin care. Conclusion: as prevention mechanisms, primary prevention is achieved through a unique care plan and health education activities, focused on risk factors and vulnerabilities, minimizing damage and complications

Objetivos:identificar em la literatura científica El conocimiento producido sobre las lesiones skin tears en el anciano. Métodos: Se trata de una revisión integradora de la literatura (2014-2019), realizada em las plataformas/bases de datos de la National Library of Medicine, Biomedical Answersy Virtual Health Library, com descriptores y operadores booleanos "and" y "or". Resultados: Tras la búsqueda, selección y análisis previo de los artículos, se seleccionaron ocho para componer la muestra. Para las lesiones por desgarro de la piel en los ancianos, surgieron cuatro pilares de atención: mantener la homeostasis orgánica y tisular común enfoque en una nutrición e hidratación adecuadas; evitar traumatismos em la piel senil, proporcionando un entorno seguro con dispositivos adecuados; y la sistematización de la atención a la salud y la educación para el cuidado de la piel del anciano. Conclusión: Como mecanismos de prevención, la prevención primaria se puede encontrar a través de um plan de atención único y actividades de educación para la salud enfocadas em lós factores de riesgo y vulnerabilidades, minimizando daños y complicaciones

Another Solution to the Schrödinger-Langevin Equation / Una Solución Alterna a la Ecuación de Schrödinger-Langevin / Uma Solução Alternativa para a Equação Schrödinger-Langevin

Abstract Introduction: an alternative solution to the Schrödinger-Langevin equation is presented, where the temporal dependence is explained, assuming a Coulomb potential. Finally, the trajectory equations are found. Objective: in this paper we contribute by presenting a detailed and simple solution of the Schrödinger-Langevin equation for a Coulomb potential. Materials and Methods: using an appropriate ansatz, we solve the Schrödinger-Langevin equation, finding the expected values of position and moment. Results: a simple method was presented to find the expected position and moment values in the Schrödinger-Langevin equation, the ansatz used to find these solutions allows the model to be generalized in a certain way to electric potentials and harmonic oscillators. Conclusions: the model used to solve the Schrödinger-Langevin equation, allowed to find the expected values of position and moment of a particle in a Coulomb potential, the temporal dependence of such solutions is made explicit, which allows finding the path equations of the particles.

Resumen Introducción: se presenta una solución alternativa a la ecuación de Schrödinger-Langevin, donde se explica la dependencia temporal, asumiendo un potencial de Coulomb. Finalmente, se encuentran las ecuaciones de trayectoria. Objetivo: en este trabajo hacemos una contribución presentando una solución detallada y sencilla de la ecuación de Schrödinger-Langevin para un potencial de Coulomb. Materiales y Métodos: usando un ansatz apropiado, solucionamos la ecuación de Schrödinger-Langevin, encontrando los valores esperados de posición y momento. Resultados: se presentó un método sencillo para hallar los valores esperados de posición y momento en la ecuación de Schrödinger-Langevin, el ansatz utilizado para encontrar estas soluciones permite generalizar en cierta forma el modelo a potenciales eléctricos y osciladores armónicos. Conclusiones: el modelo utilizado para solucionar la ecuación de Schrödinger-Langevin, permitió encontrar los valores esperados de posición y momento de una partícula en un potencial de Coulomb, se explicita la dependencia temporal de tales soluciones lo que permite encontrar las ecuaciones de trayectoria de las partículas.

Resumo Introdução: uma solução alternativa para a equação de Schrödinger-Langevin é apresentada, onde a dependência temporal é explicada, assumindo um potencial de Coulomb. Finalmente, existem as equações de caminho. Objetivo: neste trabalho fazemos uma contribuição apresentando uma solução simples e detalhada da equação de Schrödinger-Langevin para um potencial de Coulomb. Materiais e métodos: usando um ansatz apropriado, resolvemos a equação de Schrödinger-Langevin, encontrando os valores esperados de posição e momento. Resultados: foi apresentado um método simples para encontrar os valores esperados de posição e momento na equação de Schrödinger-Langevin, o ansatz utilizado para encontrar essas soluções permite que o modelo seja generalizado de certa forma para potenciais elétricos e osciladores harmônicos. Conclusões: o modelo utilizado para resolver a equação de Schrödinger-Langevin, permitiu encontrar os valores esperados de posição e momento de uma partícula em um potencial de Coulomb, sendo explicitada a dependência temporal de tais soluções, o que permite encontrar as equações de caminho das partículas.

Evaluation of tensile strength after insertions andremovals of abutments on frictional Morse taper implants

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to evaluate possible changes in final retention after nine sequences of insertion and removal (SIR) of a frictional Morse taper implant/abutment system, evaluating the force required for dissociating this set between sequences, and verifying possible deformations in the implant heads. Ten implants, 13 mm long and 3.3 mm in diameter, were coupled to a universal mechanical testing machine. Ten anti-rotational abutments, 13 mm long and 3.5 mm in diameter, were connected to the implants parallel to the long axis, using an instrument called beat-connection, and subjected to tensile tests and SEM analysis. The results were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test with Dunn's post-test, and the significance level was set at 5 %. There was no statistically significant difference in final retention among the nine SIRs evaluated. The force needed to uncouple the abutment from the implant increased as SIRs were performed on all ten implants, and an increase of 29.03 % was observed in the ninth SIR compared to the first SIR. After SEM analysis, no significant deformations, fractures, or cracks were observed in the implant heads.

RESUMEN: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar los posibles cambios en la retención final después de nueve secuencias de inserción y extracción (SIR) de un sistema de implante / pilar de cono de fricción Morse, evaluando la fuerza necesaria para disociar este conjunto entre secuencias y verificando posibles deformaciones en las cabezas de los implantes. Se acoplaron diez implantes, de 13 mm de largo y 3,3 mm de diámetro, a una máquina universal de ensayos mecánicos. Se conectaron a los implantes en paralelo al eje largo diez pilares antirrotacionales, de 13 mm de largo y 3,5 mm de diámetro, mediante un instrumento llamado beat-connection, y se sometieron a pruebas de tracción y análisis SEM. Los resultados se analizaron mediante la prueba de Kruskal-Wallis con la prueba posterior de Dunn, y el nivel de significancia se estableció en 5 %. No hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la retención final entre los nueve SIR evaluados. La fuerza necesaria para desacoplar el pilar del implante aumentó a medida que se realizaban SIR en los diez implantes, y se observó un aumento del 29,03 % en el noveno SIR en comparación con el primer SIR. Después del análisis SEM, no se observaron deformaciones, fracturas o grietas significativas en las cabezas de los implantes.

Research progress on factors related to the difficulty of orthodontic tooth movement / 口腔疾病防治

@#Orthodontic tooth movement is a complex physiological process based on periodontal tissue remodeling. Numerous factors, such as the anatomical characteristics of oral and maxillofacial complications, occlusal interference, mechanical factors and systematic factors, may play critical roles in orthodontic tooth movement, leading to tooth movement difficulty. In recent years, many scholars have focused on factors related to tooth movement difficulty, but current research mostly involves animal experiments and retrospective studies. Clinical trials of high-quality and evidence-based medicine studies are required. Although no sound theory system is available that is universally recognized and the mechanism of many factors remains debatable, alveolar bone defects, the maxillary sinus, the gingiva, tooth ankylosis, bone islands and friction may cause orthodontic tooth movement. Understanding the factors related to the difficulty of orthodontic tooth movement is advantageous to develop a more comprehensive personalized treatment plan for patients and achieve more efficient and safer tooth movement. In this paper, the current factors related to orthodontic tooth movement are reviewed to provide references for clinical orthodontic treatment.

Producción científica sobre el abordaje de la fricción en ortodoncia. Estudio de revisión con indicadores bibliométricos / Scientific production on friction in orthodontics. Review study with bibliometric indicators

Objetivo: analizar la producción de literatura científica respecto a la fricción en ortodoncia en los últimos 10 años, a través del estudio de indicadores bibliométricos, tales como: producción anual de artículos, revistas; autores, cooperación entre autores, países que cooperan, instituciones asociadas a las investigaciones, análisis de citas y co-ocurrencia. Métodos: se realizó un estudio bibliométrico descriptivo, retrospectivo de las bases de datos Web of Science y Pubmed, con una ventana de tiempo de 2010 a 2019. Luego de identificar todos los artículos sobre fricción en ortodoncia, se revisaron las variables de producción anual de artículos, revistas, autores, cooperación, países, instituciones, análisis de citas y co-ocurrencia. Para el análisis se utilizó Excel 2013 y VOSviewer 1.6.15, este último es un software gratuito para el análisis de datos bibliométricos. Resultados: para ambas bases de datos, el año de mayor producción en el tema fue 2015; la revista identificada con mayor cantidad de artículos fue Angle Orthodontics; Bourauel Christoph es el principal autor. Brasil fue el país con más publicaciones asociadas a este tema. Las instituciones que más publicaron para Web of Science y Pubmed fueron la Universidad de Bonn y la Universidad Nacional de Seoul. Respecto al análisis de co-ocurrencia, en ambas bases se encontró como variable común el bracket de autoligado, movimiento, tratamiento, sistema, y superficie. Conclusión: la actual producción de publicaciones sobre la fricción en ortodoncia indica una pobre producción de publicaciones en la temática. De esta manera, se destaca que la investigación en fricción sigue en desarrollo gracias a un grupo mínimo de científicos productivos que abordan aspectos que podrían ser de interés para otros investigadores.

Objective: To analyze with some bibliometric indicators (annual production of articles, journals, authors, cooperation, countries, institutions, citation analysis and co-concurrency) production in the scientific literature on the subject of friction in orthodontics over the past 10 years. Methods: A descriptive, retrospective bibliometric study of two databases Web of Science and PubMed with time window 2010 to 2019 was performed. All articles on friction in orthodontics were identified and the variables of annual article production, journals, authors, cooperation, countries, institutions, citation analysis and co-occurrence were reviewed. Excel 2013, VOSviewer 1.6.15 which is a free software for bibliometric data analysis was used for the analysis. Results: The year of the highest production on the subject since the period studied was 2015 and the magazine with the most articles is the Angle Orthodontics for both databases. Bourauel Christoph is the main author. Brazil is the country with the most publications. Among the institutions that publish the most for Web of Science is the University of Bonn and Seoul National University for Pubmed. In co-occurrence analysis, it was found in common for both self-ligating bracket, movement, treatment, system, and surface databases. Conclusion: There is an output of publications on friction in orthodontics that indicates little relevance to the current topic. In this way it is emphasized that frictional research is still in development with a minimal group of productive scientists in aspects that may be of interest to other researchers.

Prevalence of skin tears in hospitalized adults and older adults / Prevalencia de lesiones por fricción en adultos y adultos mayores hospitalizados / Prevalência de lesões por fricção em adultos e idosos hospitalizados

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the prevalence, related factors and to classify Skin Tears in hospitalized adults and older adults. Method: Prevalence study with adults and older adults in inpatient and intensive care units of a hospital in the South Region of Brazil. The STAR Skin Tear Classification System was used to analyze the lesions. Data were collected by physical examination and consultation of medical records. The Poisson Regression Prevalence Ratio with robust variance was calculated. Results: The participants were 148 patients. There were 29 Skin Tears (mean 1.6 ± 0.7) in 18 individuals (prevalence of 12.2%). The variables age, friable skin, enteral feeding catheter, degree of dependence, use of antihypertensives, micronutrients, diuretics, antidepressants, and antifungals were associated with lesions in the bivariate analysis. In the final multivariate model, antihypertensives PR 2.42 (95%CI 1.01-5.77), antidepressants PR 2.72 (95%CI 1.1-6.33) and micronutrients PR 4.93 (95%CI 1.64-14.80) maintained a relationship. Conclusion: The prevalence of injuries was 12.2%, showing they are present in the health care setting, especially in nursing care. Care protocols need to be developed for the prevention, identification and early treatment of ST.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar la prevalencia y los factores relacionados de las Lesiones por Fricción en adultos y adultos mayores hospitalizados. Método: Se trata de un estudio de prevalencia realizado entre adultos y adultos mayores en las unidades de internación y de tratamiento intensivo de un hospital del Sur de Brasil. Se utilizó el STAR, Skin Tear Classification System, para analizar las lesiones. Los datos se recogieron mediante examen físico y consulta de prontuario. Se calculó la Razón de Prevalencia por Regresión de Poisson con varianza robusta. Resultados: Participaron 148 pacientes. Se encontraron 29 Lesiones por Fricción (media 1,6±0,7) en 18 individuos (prevalencia del 12,2%). Las variables edad, piel friable, alimentación por catéter enteral, grado de dependencia, uso de antihipertensivo, micronutriente, diurético, antidepresivo y antimicótico estaban asociadas a las lesiones en el análisis bivariado. En el modelo final multivariado, antihipertensivo RP 2,42 (IC 95% 1,01-5,77), antidepresivo RP 2,72 (IC 95% 1,1-6,33) y micronutriente RP 4,93 (IC 95% 1,64-14,80) se mantuvieron relacionados. Conclusión: La prevalencia de las lesiones era del 12,2%, lo que demuestra su presencia en el escenario de la atención en salud, sobre todo en los cuidados de enfermería. Es necesario elaborar protocolos asistenciales para su prevención, identificación y tratamiento precoz.

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar a prevalência, os fatores relacionados e classificar as Lesões por Fricção em adultos e idosos hospitalizados. Método: Estudo de prevalência com adultos e idosos em unidades de internação e de tratamento intensivo de um hospital do Sul do Brasil. Utilizou-se a STAR Skin Tear Classification System para análise das lesões. Os dados foram coletados por exame físico e consulta em prontuário. Calculou-se a Razão de Prevalência por Regressão de Poisson com variância robusta. Resultados: Participaram 148 pacientes. Foram encontradas 29 Lesões por Fricção (média 1,6±0,7) em 18 indivíduos (prevalência de 12,2%). As variáveis idade, pele friável, alimentação por cateter enteral, grau de dependência, uso de anti-hipertensivo, micronutriente, diurético, antidepressivo e de antifúngico foram associadas às lesões na análise bivariada. No modelo final multivariado, anti-hipertensivo RP 2,42 (IC 95% 1,01-5,77), antidepressivo RP 2,72 (IC 95% 1,1-6,33) e micronutriente RP 4,93 (IC 95% 1,64-14,80) mantiveram relação. Conclusão: A prevalência de lesões foi de 12,2%, evidenciando sua presença no cenário de atenção em saúde, sobretudo nos cuidados de enfermagem. Protocolos assistenciais precisam ser elaborados para sua prevenção, identificação e tratamento precoce.

Prevalence of non-carious cervical lesions and cervical dentinary hypersensitivity in undergraduate students / Prevalência de lesão cervical não cariosa e hipersensibilidade dentinária cervical em estudantes de um curso de graduação

Introduction The non-carious cervical lesion (NCCL) is currently a common oral disease. Objective This observational and descriptive study aimed to assess risk factors associated with non-carious cervical lesions, cervical dentin hypersensitivity (CDH), gingival recession (GR) and the relationship between these conditions in students in the last years of undergraduate dentistry. Material and method One hundred eighty-five dentistry students from a private college in Ceará with an average of 22.7 ± 2.3 years participated by filling out a google docs form. Two calibrated examiners performed the exams to verify the presence of NCCL, CDH and RG. Result The presence of NCCL was 22.7%, GR was 48.1% and cervical dentin hypersensitivity 8.6%. The chi-square test with p < 0.05% verified a correlation between the presence of NCCL and the presence of GR and CDH. 25% of students had NCCL and 14% considered themselves stressed. There was no association between the variables bruxism and stress (p=0.529), bruxism and year of graduation course (p=0.716), as well as no association between stress and year of course (p = 0.397) was observed. There were no correlations between NCCL and bruxism, muscle symptoms, parafunctional habits and temporomandibular dysfunction. 10.8% of students who reported using legal and illegal drugs had NCCL. Conclusion The NCCL, GR and CDH were correlated in the group of students in the last two years of an undergraduate dentistry course in Ceará.

Introdução A lesão cervical não cariosa (LCNC) é uma doença bucal incidente na atualidade. Objetivo realizar um estudo observacional e descritivo para avaliar fatores de risco associados às lesões cervicais não cariosas, hipersensibilidade dentinária cervical (HDC), recessão gengival (RG) e a relação entre essas condições em estudantes nos últimos anos de graduação em odontologia. Material e método participaram 185 estudantes de odontologia do Ceará com média de 22,7 ± 2,3 anos de idade. Preencheram um formulário do google docs e dois examinadores calibrados realizaram os exames para verificar a presença de LCNC, HDC e RG. Resultado A presença de LCNC foi de 22,7%, a de RG foi de 48,1% e de hipersensibilidade dentinária cervical de 8,6%. O teste qui-quadrado com p < 0,05%, verificou correlação entre a presença de LCNC e a presença de recessão gengival e hipersensibilidade dentinária. Nos alunos do último ano, 25% apresentaram LCNC, dos quais 14% consideravam-se estressados. Não houve associação entre as variáveis bruxismo e estresse (p=0,529), bruxismo e ano do curso da graduação (p=0,716), bem como não foi observada associação de estresse e ano do curso (p = 0,397). Não houve correlação da LCNC e bruxismo, sintomatologia muscular, hábitos parafuncionais e disfunção temporo-mandibular (DTM). Dos alunos que relataram utilizar drogas lícitas e ilícitas, 10,8% apresentaram LCNC. Conclusão A LCNC, RG e HD apresentaram correlação no grupo de estudantes dos dois últimos anos de um curso de graduação em odontologia do Ceará.

Algoritmos para prevenção e tratamento de lesão por fricção / Algoritmos para prevención y tratamiento de lesión por fricción / Algorithms for the prevention and treatment of friction injury

Resumo Objetivo: Elaborar e validar o conteúdo de algoritmos para prevenção e tratamento de lesão por fricção. Métodos: Para a construção dos algoritmos, foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura após busca nas bases de dados: SciELO, LILACS e MEDLINE. A avaliação dos algoritmos foi realizada por 26 juízes, sendo 10 médicos e 16 enfermeiros, utilizando-se a técnica Delphi. Os resultados foram analisados por meio do Índice de Validade de Conteúdo. Resultados: No primeiro ciclo de avaliação, os itens dos algoritmos foram considerados pelos juízes de "inadequados" a "totalmente adequados". Após as correções sugeridas pelos juízes, os algoritmos foram reenviados para o segundo ciclo de avaliação, no qual todos os itens foram julgados "adequados" ou "totalmente adequados", resultando em um Índice de Validade do Conteúdo de 1,0. Conclusão: Os algoritmos desenvolvidos possuem validade de conteúdo e podem auxiliar profissionais de saúde na avaliação, prevenção e tratamento da lesão por fricção.

Resumen Objetivo: Elaborar y validar el contenido de algoritmos para prevención y tratamiento de lesión por fricción. Métodos: Para la construcción de los algoritmos, se realizó una revisión integradora de la literatura luego de una búsqueda en las bases de datos: SciELO, LILACS y MEDLINE. La evaluación de los algoritmos fue realizada por 26 jueces, de los cuales 10 eran médicos y 16 enfermeros, con la utilización del método Delphi. Los resultados fueron analizados mediante el Índice de Validez de Contenido. Resultados: En el primer ciclo de evaluación, los ítems de los algoritmos fueron considerados desde "inadecuados" a "totalmente adecuados" por los jueces. Luego de las correcciones sugeridas por los jueces, se enviaron los algoritmos para el segundo ciclo de evaluación, en el que todos los ítems fueron considerados "adecuados" o "totalmente adecuados", lo que tuvo como resultado un Índice de Validez de Contenido de 1,0. Conclusión: Los algoritmos elaborados tienen validez de contenido y pueden ayudar a profesionales de la salud en la evaluación, prevención y tratamiento de la lesión por fricción.

Abstract Objective: Develop and validate the content of algorithms for the prevention and treatment of friction injury. Methods: For the construction of algorithms, an integrative literature review was conducted after searching SciELO, LILACS and MEDLINE databases. The algorithms were evaluated by 26 raters - 10 physicians and 16 nurses - using the Delphi technique. The results were analyzed by the Content Validity Index (CVI). Results: In the first evaluation cycle, the items of the algorithms were considered "inadequate" to "totally adequate" by the raters. After adjustments suggested by the raters, the algorithms were submitted to a second evaluation cycle, when all items were considered "adequate" or "totally adequate," resulting in a content validity index of 1.0. Conclusion: The algorithms have valid content and can help health professionals in the evaluation, prevention and treatment of friction injuries.

Prevalence of friction injury and associated factors in elderly in intensive therapy / Prevalencia de lesiones por fricción y factores asociados en personas mayores en terapia intensiva / Prevalência de lesões por fricção e fatores associados em idosos em terapia intensiva

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the prevalence of friction injuries and associated factors in the elderly admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. Method: a cross-sectional analytical study, developed in an Intensive Care Unit of a Teaching hospital, with a sample of 101 elderly. Data collection was conducted from November 2017 to May 2018, through interviews, consulting medical records and physical examination. For analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics were performed. Strength of associations between variables measured by odds ratio and 95% confidence intervals. Statistical significance level was set at 5% for all analyzes. Results: the sample studied had a mean age of 71.39 years, mostly male, married and without schooling, with more than one comorbidity, dependent, with dry and scaly skin and bruising on the extremities. The prevalence of friction injury was 28.7%, with an average of 1.93 injuries per elderly. There was a statistically significant association between the occurrence of friction injury with age, comorbidities, dry and scaly skin. Conclusion: the prevalence of friction injury was high and associated with age, comorbidities, dry and scaly skin, and mean duration of corticosteroid use.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la prevalencia de lesiones por fricción y los factores asociados en los ancianos ingresados en la Unidad de Terapia Intensiva. Método: estudio transversal y analítico, desarrollado en una Unidad de terapia intensiva de un hospital universitario, con una muestra de 101 ancianos. La recolección de datos se realizó de noviembre de 2017 a mayo de 2018, mediante entrevistas, consulta de registros médicos y examen físico. Para el análisis, se realizaron estadísticas descriptivas e inferenciales. Fuerza de las asociaciones entre variables medidas por odds ratio e intervalos de confianza del 95%. Nivel de significación estadística establecido en 5% para todos los análisis. Resultados: la muestra estudiada tenía una edad media de 71.39 años, en su mayoría hombres, casados y sin educación, con más de una comorbilidad, dependiente, con piel seca y con descamación y hematomas en las extremidades. La prevalencia de lesiones por fricción fue del 28,7%, un promedio de 1,93 lesiones por ancianos. Hubo una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre la aparición de lesiones por fricción con la edad, comorbilidades, piel seca y descamación. Conclusión: la prevalencia de lesiones por fricción fue alta y se asoció con la edad, las comorbilidades, la piel seca y con descamación, y la media del uso de corticoides.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a prevalência de lesões por fricção e fatores associados em idosos internados em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. Método: estudo transversal e analítico, desenvolvido em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva de Hospital Escola, com amostra de 101 idosos. Coleta de dados realizada de novembro de 2017 a maio de 2018, por meio de entrevista, consulta ao prontuário e exame físico. Para análise, realizou-se estatística descritiva e inferencial. Força das associações entre as variáveis aferida pelo odds-ratio e intervalos de confiança de 95%. Nível de significância estatística estabelecido de 5% para todas as análises. Resultados: a amostra estudada apresentava média de idade de 71,39 anos, maioria do sexo masculino, casados e sem escolaridade, com mais de uma comorbidade, dependentes, com pele seca e descamativa e com hematomas nas extremidades. A prevalência de lesão por fricção foi de 28,7%, média de 1,93 lesões por idoso. Verificou-se associação estatisticamente significativa da ocorrência de lesão por fricção com idade, comorbidades, pele seca e descamativa. Conclusão: a prevalência de lesão por fricção foi elevada e associada à idade, comorbidades, pele seca e descamativa e média do tempo do uso de corticoide.

Resistencia friccional entre brackets cerámicos y brackets de autoligado usando un análisis de elementos finitos / Frictional resistance between conventional ceramic brackets and self-ligating ceramic brackets using a finite element analysis / Resistência ao atrito entre braquetes cerâmicos e braçadeiras autoligáveis usando análise de elementos finitos

Resumen Introducción y objetivo: La fricción en la ortodoncia se produce por contacto directo entre el bracket, el alambre y la ligadura. La fricción reduce la eficiencia en los tratamientos de ortodoncia. Esta investigación comparó la resistencia a la fricción entre los brackets cerámicos convencionales y los brackets cerámicos de autoligado pasivos utilizando un método de elementos finitos (MEF). Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un total de 810 deslizamientos, combinando brackets cerámicos convencionales y autoligados, y alambres de ortodoncia de acero inoxidable, níquel-titanio y de la aleación β-titanio de 0.016 pulgadas, 0.017x0.025 pulgadas y 0.019 x0.025 pulgadas. La media máxima de resistencia a la fricción estática (MRF) se comparó entre las diferentes combinaciones de brackets, alambre, ligadura y angulación del bracket de 0 °, 7 ° y 13 °. Resultados: Las variables con el comportamiento de fricción más alto fueron 13 °, aleación β titanio, 0.017x0.025 pulgadas, y brackets cerámicos convencionales con ligaduras elásticas. Conclusión: MEF es una alternativa adecuada para la predicción de la MRF en varias combinaciones de brackets, alambres, ligaduras y angulaciones. El método permitió definir una menor resistencia a la fricción para los brackets de autoligado, así como una relación directa entre el aumento del ángulo y el área de contacto entre el bracket y el alambre, con valores más altos de resistencia al deslizamiento. Se estableció que un alambre de mayor calibre no implica un área de mayor contacto con el bracket.

Abstract Introduction and objective: Friction in orthodontics is produced by direct contact between the bracket, the wire, and the ligature. Friction reduces efficiency in orthodontic treatments. This research aims to compare the frictional resistance between conventional ceramic brackets and passive self-ligating ceramic brackets using a finite element method (FEM). Materials and methods: A total of 810 slidings were performed, combining conventional and self-ligating ceramic brackets, and stainless steel, nickel-titanium, and b-titanium alloy orthodontic wires of 0.016inch, 0.017x0.025inch, and 0.019x0.025inch. The maximum static frictional resistance (MSFR) mean was compared between the different brackets, wire, ligature, and bracket angulation combinations of 0°, 7°, and 13°. Results: The variables with the highest frictional behavior were 13°, b-titanium alloy, 0.017x0.025inch, and conventional ceramic brackets with an elastic ligatures. Conclusion: FEM is an adequate alternative for the prediction of MSRF in a various brackets, wire, ligating, and angulation combinations. The method allowed defining lower frictional resistance for self-ligating brackets, as well as a direct relationship between the increase in the angle and contact area between bracket and wire, with higher values of sliding resistance. It was established that a larger wire size does not imply a higher area of contact with the bracket.

Resumo Introdução e objetivo: O atrito na ortodontia é produzido pelo contato direto entre braquetes, fios e ligaduras. O atrito reduz a eficiência em tratamentos ortodônticos. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo comparar a resistência ao atrito entre braquetes cerâmicos convencionais e braquetes cerâmicos autoligáveis paacero inoxidableivos usando um método de elementos finitos (MEF). Materiais e métodos: Foram realizados 810 deslizamentos de terra, combinando braquetes de cerâmica convencionais e autoligáveis e fios ortodônticos de aço inoxidável, liga de níquel-titânio e β-titânio em 0,016 polegadas, 0,017 x 0,025 polegadas e 0,019 0,025 polegadas. A máxima resistência média ao atrito estático (MRF) foi comparada entre as diferentes combinações de braquetes, fios, ligaduras e angulações de braquetes de 0 °, 7 ° e 13 °. Resultados: As variáveis com maior comportamento de atrito foram 13 °, liga β-titânio, 0,017x0,025 polegadas e braquetes cerâmicos convencionales com ligadura elástica. Conclusão: MEF é uma alternativa adequada para previsão de MRF em várias combinações de braquetes, fios, ligaduras e angulações. O método permitiu definir uma menor resistência ao atrito para braquetes autoligáveis, bem como uma relação direta entre o aumento do ângulo e a área de contato entre os braquetes e o fio, com maiores valores de resistência ao escorregamento. Foi estabelecido que um tamanho de cabo maior não implica uma área de contato mais alta com o suporte.

Evaluation of zinc-oxide nanocoating on the characteristics and antibacterial behavior of nickel-titanium alloy

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the effect of ZnO nanocoating on mechanical properties of NiTi orthodontic wires and antibacterial activity. Methods: 0.016 x 0.022-in NiTi orthodontic wires were coated with ZnO nanoparticles using an electrochemical deposition method with three electrodes system in 0.1M Zn(NO3)2. Mechanical properties and frictional resistance of the coated wires were investigated using an universal testing machine. Antibacterial effect of ZnO coating was also investigated. Results: A stable adhered ZnO nanocoating on NiTi wires was obtained. The coated wires have a significant antibacterial activity against S. aureus, S. pyogens and E. coli, and a reduction of frictional forces by 34%. Conclusion: ZnO nanocoating may improve the antibacterial effects of NiTi wires and reduce the frictional resistance. Coating may be implanted in orthodontic practice for faster and safer treatment.

RESUMO Objetivos: Avaliar o efeito do nanorrevestimento de óxido de zinco (ZnO) sobre as propriedades mecânicas e propriedades antibacterianas de fios ortodônticos de NiTi. Métodos: Fios 0,016" x 0,022" de NiTi foram revestidos com nanopartículas de ZnO por meio de um método de deposição eletroquímica com um sistema de três eletrodos a 0,1M Zn(NO3)2. Uma máquina universal de testes foi utilizada para avaliar as propriedades mecânicas e a resistência friccional dos fios revestidos. Além disso, também foram analisadas as propriedades antibacterianas do revestimento de ZnO. Resultados: Obteve-se uma aderência estável das nanopartículas de ZnO sobre os fios NiTi. Os fios revestidos apresentaram atividade antibacteriana significativa contra S. aureus, S. pyogens e E. coli, e apresentaram uma redução de 34% na força de atrito. Conclusão: O revestimento com nanopartículas de óxido de zinco pode melhorar as propriedades antibacterianas e reduzir a resistência friccional dos fios de NiTi. Assim, o revestimento dos fios pode ser utilizado na Ortodontia visando tratamentos mais rápidos e seguros.

Lubricating conditions: effects on friction between orthodontic brackets and archwires with different cross-sections

Abstract Objective: This study investigated the effect of the condition of lubrication on the friction between brackets and NiTi archwires of different rounded cross-sections. Methods: Brackets (Roth, GAC) were affixed to a device connected to a universal testing machine into which segments of archwire were placed (NiTi, Nitinol, GAC) with cross-sections of 0.012-in, 0.016-in and 0.020-in. Once the wire was in the bracket slot, the following lubricants were applied: human saliva (HS: positive control), distilled water (DI), mucin-based (MUC) or carboxymethylcellulose-based (CMC) artificial saliva. In the negative control group, no lubricant was used. The combination between the wire cross-sections and the lubrication condition generated 15 groups with 15 samples each. Data were submitted to two-way analysis of variance and Tukey's test. Results: There was no significant interaction between the wire cross-section and the condition of lubrication (p= 0.901). Irrespective of whether lubricants were used or not, there was a significant increase in friction with an increase in the cross-section of the wire (p< 0.001). For any wire, the group tested in the presence of MUC was not different from that in which HS was applied. On the other hand, when the application of lubricants was suppressed, significantly higher friction values were observed. The CMC group and the DI group demonstrated intermediate behavior. Conclusions: Friction increased with the increase of the cross-section of the NiTi archwire, but regardless of the archwire, friction with MUC artificial saliva was similar to that of HS and lower than in dry conditions.

Resumo Objetivo: este estudo investigou o efeito das condições de lubrificação no atrito entre braquetes e fios de NiTi de diferentes secções transversais. Métodos: os braquetes (Roth, GAC) foram fixados a um dispositivo conectado a uma máquina de ensaio universal, que recebeu segmentos de fio de NiTi (Nitinol, GAC) com secções de 0,012"; 0,016" ou 0,020". Após o fio ter sido instalado no slot do braquete, aplicou-se um dos seguintes lubrificantes: saliva humana (SH: controle positivo), água destilada (AD) ou saliva artificial à base de mucina (MUC) ou de carboximetilcelulose (CMC). No grupo controle negativo, nenhum lubrificante foi utilizado. As combinações entre as secções dos fios e as condições de lubrificação geraram 15 grupos, com 15 amostras cada. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância a dois critérios e ao teste de Tukey. Resultados: não houve interação significativa entre a secção do fio e a condição de lubrificação (p = 0,901). Independentemente de ter sido utilizado ou não lubrificante, observou-se elevação significativa do atrito com o aumento da secção transversal do fio (p < 0,001). Para qualquer um dos fios, o grupo testado na presença de MUC não diferiu daquele em que se aplicou SH. Por outro lado, quando suprimiu-se os lubrificantes, constatou-se atrito significativamente mais elevado. Os grupos CMC e AD demonstraram comportamento intermediário. Conclusões: o atrito se elevou com o aumento da secção transversal dos fios de NiTi, mas a despeito do fio, o atrito com a saliva à base de MUC foi similar àquele com a SH e menor do que sob condição a seco.

Experimental Research on Friction between Domestic Brackets and Archwires / 中国医科大学学报

Objective To study the friction between brackets and archwires and the influential factors. Methods To test the friction of six combinations of canine bracket and stainless steel archwire, and to calculate the critical contact angles for each combination. Results The friction maintains stability with slight changes when the contact angle is smaller than the critical contact angle. The friction increases linearly when the contact angle is larger than the critical contact angle. The friction of different combinations of bracket-archwire are different and the critical contact angles are also different. Conclusion The critical contact angle influences the friction between bracket and archwire significantly. The critical contact angle is relevant to both the structure of the bracket and the size of the archwire.

Finite element analysis of the effect of novel Lock Screw system preventing abutment screw loosening

PURPOSE: The purpose of this finite element analysis study is to introduce the novel Lock screw system and analyze its mechanical property to see if it can prevent abutment screw loosening. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Lock screw is a component tightened on the inside of the implant abutment which applies compressive force to the abutment screw head. To investigate the effect, modeling was done using CAD program and it was analyzed by finite element analysis under various load conditions. First, the preload was measured according to the tightening torque of the abutment screw then it was compared with the theoretical value to verify the analytical model. The validated analytical model was then divided into those with no external load and those with 178 N, and the tightening torque of the lock screw was changed to 10, 20, 30 Ncm respectively to examine the property of stress distribution on the implant components. RESULTS: Using Lock screw under various loading conditions did not produce equivalent stresses beyond the yield strength of the implant components. In addition, the axial load was increased at the abutment-abutment screw interface. CONCLUSION: The use of Lock screw does not exert excessive stress on the implant components and may increase the frictional force between the abutment-abutment screw interface, thus it is considered to prevent loosening of the abutment screw.

In vitro Mechanical Behaviors Evaluation and Testing Devices of Orthopedic Sutures / 医用生物力学

Orthopedic sutures are vital medical devices in repair surgeries of tendons and ligaments. Properties especially mechanical properties of orthopedic sutures have great impacts on the effects of tendon/ligament repairs. In this paper, clinically used orthopedic sutures including absorbable sutures and non-absorbable sutures were summarized firstly, by exploring literature about orthopedic sutures, and the mostly used orthopedic sutures are non-absorbable sutures. Then, based on the particularity of the repaired sites of orthopedic sutures, the in vitro mechanical test devices and evaluation method of orthopedic sutures were reviewed, mainly including the mechanical properties of sutures, suture-tissue, and suture-anchor. In addition, the characteristics of different evaluation method or test devices were compared. It was still difficult to evaluate the mechanical properties of orthopedic sutures due to the lack of instruments and test criteria.