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BACKGROUND: Information about pain and injury from equipment on a particular deployment is not disaggregated in the literature; thus, the nature of the issue is unclear. AIMS: To determine the prevalence of pain or injury during a particular deployment that military personnel attributed to equipment they used on this deployment; and to document the types of equipment they identified, the type of pain or injury and how they thought the pain or injury occurred. METHODS: This paper analyses data from a deployment and health survey of Australian Defence Force personnel. The participants are 8932 personnel who deployed to Iraq and 6534 who deployed to Afghanistan. Participants indicated whether they experienced pain or injury from equipment they used on deployment and detailed their experiences in response to an open-ended question (n = 563). RESULTS: Sixteen per cent of Iraq-deployed and 21% of Afghanistan-deployed participants reported pain or injury from equipment they used on deployment. Body armour was the most common equipment identified; however, a wide range of equipment was related to pain or injury. A new finding is that pain or injury related to armour was attributed to its wear in vehicles and during vehicle ingress or egress. CONCLUSIONS: Knowledge of the nature of pain or injury related to equipment used on deployment may help inform improved designs and practices to reduce or prevent avoidable harm to serving personnel.
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Despliegue Militar , Personal Militar , Campaña Afgana 2001- , Australia/epidemiología , Humanos , Guerra de Irak 2003-2011 , Dolor , AutoinformeRESUMEN
AIMS: A normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) model of severe acute mucositis would be highly useful to guide clinical decision making and inform radiotherapy planning. We aimed to improve upon our previous model by using a novel oral mucosal surface organ at risk (OAR) in place of an oral cavity OAR. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Predictive models of severe acute mucositis were generated using radiotherapy dose to the oral cavity OAR or mucosal surface OAR and clinical data. Penalised logistic regression and random forest classification (RFC) models were generated for both OARs and compared. Internal validation was carried out with 100-iteration stratified shuffle split cross-validation, using multiple metrics to assess different aspects of model performance. Associations between treatment covariates and severe mucositis were explored using RFC feature importance. RESULTS: Penalised logistic regression and RFC models using the oral cavity OAR performed at least as well as the models using mucosal surface OAR. Associations between dose metrics and severe mucositis were similar between the mucosal surface and oral cavity models. The volumes of oral cavity or mucosal surface receiving intermediate and high doses were most strongly associated with severe mucositis. CONCLUSIONS: The simpler oral cavity OAR should be preferred over the mucosal surface OAR for NTCP modelling of severe mucositis. We recommend minimising the volume of mucosa receiving intermediate and high doses, where possible.
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Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello/radioterapia , Mucosa Bucal/efectos de la radiación , Mucositis/etiología , Radioterapia/efectos adversos , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Humanos , Modelos Logísticos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Modelos Biológicos , Probabilidad , Radioterapia/métodos , Dosificación Radioterapéutica , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
Radical radiotherapy has a pivotal role in the treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC) and cures a significant proportion of patients while simultaneously sparing critical normal organs. Some patients treated with radical radiotherapy for HNC receive significant radiation doses to large volumes of brain tissue. In fact, intensity-modulated radiotherapy techniques for HNC have been associated with a net increase in irradiated brain volumes. The increasing use of chemoradiotherapy for HNC has additionally exposed this patient population to potential neurotoxicity due to cytotoxic drugs. Patients with HNC may be particularly at risk for adverse late brain effects after (chemo)-radiotherapy, such as impaired neurocognitive function (NCF), as risk factors for the development of HNC, such as smoking, excess alcohol consumption and poor diet, are also associated with impaired NCF. The relatively good survival rates with modern treatment for HNC, and exposure to multiple potentially neurotoxic factors, means that it is important to understand the impact of (chemo)-radiotherapy for HNC on NCF, and to consider what measures can be taken to minimise treatment-related neurotoxicity. Here, we review evidence relating to the late neurotoxicity of radical (chemo)-radiotherapy for HNC, with a focus on studies of NCF in this patient population.
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Trastornos del Conocimiento/etiología , Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello/fisiopatología , Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello/radioterapia , Traumatismos por Radiación/etiología , Quimioradioterapia , Trastornos del Conocimiento/inducido químicamente , Estudios de Cohortes , Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello/tratamiento farmacológico , Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello/psicología , Humanos , Pruebas Neuropsicológicas , Traumatismos por Radiación/psicología , Radioterapia de Intensidad Modulada/métodosRESUMEN
The ability of sensitive rainforest species to evolve in response to climate change is largely unknown. We show that the Australian tropical rainforest fly Drosophila birchii exhibits clinal variation in desiccation resistance, but the most resistant population lacks the ability to evolve further resistance even after intense selection for over 30 generations. Parent-offspring comparisons indicate low heritable variation for this trait but high levels of genetic variation for morphology. D. birchii also exhibits abundant genetic variation at microsatellite loci. The low potential for resistance evolution highlights the importance of assessing evolutionary potential in targeted ecological traits and species from threatened habitats.
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Adaptación Fisiológica , Evolución Biológica , Clima , Drosophila/genética , Drosophila/fisiología , Variación Genética , Animales , Australia , Cruzamientos Genéticos , Deshidratación , Ecosistema , Ambiente , Femenino , Geografía , Endogamia , Masculino , Repeticiones de Microsatélite , Selección Genética , ÁrbolesRESUMEN
Evoked field potentials were recorded from the mesencephalic ('optic') tectum, cerebellar corpus, midline rhombencephalon, and spinal cord of decerebrated brown trout in response to single electrical shocks given to an optic nerve. Evoked responses were also recorded from the rhombencephalon and spinal cord following stimulation (singly and with trains) to the optic tectum and to the cerebellar corpus. The potentials recorded from the tectum in response to optic nerve stimulation were similar in form to those reported by other workers from other species of teleost. The rhombencephalic responses to optic nerve and tectal stimulation were complex and comprised presumed pre- and post-synaptic events. Cerebellar stimulation evoked no detectable responses in these brain regions, but when given prior to tectal stimulation (by up to 10 ms), tectally-evoked spinal cord responses were reduced in amplitude by as much as 85%. After cerebellar ablation, there was no difference from controls in the latency, form or amplitude of any response, even when tested with paired pulse stimulation. However, when the cerebellum was ablated, rhombencephalic and spinal responses to optic nerve and tectal stimulation were markedly enhanced (by 200-300%). These clear-cut complimentary consequences of cerebellar ablation or stimulation emphasize the gain-setting role of the cerebellum and indicate, at least in relation to optically evoked motor activity, that cerebellar regulation acts at the level of the supraspinal drive to spinal motor circuits and not within the sensory centers.
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Cerebelo/fisiología , Sensación/fisiología , Animales , Tronco Encefálico/anatomía & histología , Tronco Encefálico/fisiología , Potenciales Evocados/fisiología , TruchaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVES: Although previous studies have examined the electrosurgical pulpotomy technique for primary teeth, no well-controlled, clinical human trials have been published. The purpose of this study was to prospectively compare electrosurgical pulpotomies vs. formocresol pulpotomies in human vital primary molar teeth. DESIGN: Fifty children were randomly divided into two groups, 25 receiving an electrosurgical pulpotomy and 25 receiving a formocresol pulpotomy. RESULTS: After at least 5 months postoperative observation time, the clinical and radiographic success rates for the electrosurgical groups were 96 and 84%, respectively; and for the formocresol group, 100 and 92%, respectively. CONCLUSION: There were no statistically significant differences between the success rates for the two groups at the P < 0.05 level as tested by Fisher's exact test. This study failed to demonstrate a difference in the success rate between the electrosurgical and formocresol pulpotomy techniques.
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Electrocirugia , Formocresoles/uso terapéutico , Diente Molar/patología , Pulpotomía/métodos , Diente Primario/patología , Niño , Preescolar , Coronas , Electrocirugia/métodos , Estudios de Seguimiento , Hemostasis Quirúrgica , Técnicas Hemostáticas , Humanos , Diente Molar/diagnóstico por imagen , Estudios Prospectivos , Radiografía , Materiales de Obturación del Conducto Radicular/uso terapéutico , Acero Inoxidable , Estadística como Asunto , Diente Primario/diagnóstico por imagen , Resultado del Tratamiento , Cemento de Óxido de Zinc-Eugenol/uso terapéuticoRESUMEN
The purpose of this study was to compare pulpal and periapical tissue reactions to electrosurgery versus formocresol pulpotomy techniques in the primary teeth of dogs. The study was conducted on 33 primary teeth of three mongrel dogs between the ages of one to three months. Each dog had three teeth treated by Formocresol Pulpotomy with Mechanical Coronal Pulp Removal (FC), three teeth treated by Electrosurgery Pulpotomy with Mechanical Coronal Pulp Removal (ES/MCPR), three teeth treated by Electrosurgery Pulpotomy with Electrosurgical Coronal Pulp Removal (ES/ECPR), and two teeth serving as untreated Controls. Dogs one, two and three were sacrificed performing the pulpotomies at two, four and six weeks, respectively. The pulp, periapical tissue and after surrounding bone were submitted to histological examination and the histological reaction was recorded. The results were fourteen out of 18 unfavorable and zero out of three favorable histological reactions occurred in the FC treated teeth. Six out of 18 unfavorable and one out of three favorable histological reactions occurred in the ES/MCPR treated teeth. Nine out of 18 unfavorable and two out of three favorable histological reactions occurred in the ES/ECPR treated teeth. One out of 18 unfavorable and zero out of three favorable histological reactions occurred in the untreated Control teeth. The conclusion of this study is that of the three experimental groups, the teeth treated by Electrosurgery Pulpotomy with either Mechanical or Electrosurgical Coronal Pulp Removal exhibited less histopathological reaction than the teeth treated by Formocresol Pulpotomy.
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Electrocirugia , Formocresoles/uso terapéutico , Pulpotomía/métodos , Diente Primario/patología , Animales , Pulpa Dental/efectos de los fármacos , Pulpa Dental/patología , Cavidad Pulpar/efectos de los fármacos , Cavidad Pulpar/cirugía , Necrosis de la Pulpa Dental/etiología , Restauración Dental Permanente , Dentina Secundaria/efectos de los fármacos , Perros , Electrocirugia/efectos adversos , Electrocirugia/métodos , Fibrosis , Formocresoles/efectos adversos , Homeostasis , Necrosis , Absceso Periapical/etiología , Periodontitis Periapical/etiología , Tejido Periapical/efectos de los fármacos , Tejido Periapical/patología , Pulpotomía/efectos adversos , Resorción Radicular/etiología , Corona del Diente/efectos de los fármacos , Corona del Diente/cirugía , Diente Primario/efectos de los fármacos , Diente Primario/cirugía , Cemento de Óxido de Zinc-EugenolRESUMEN
Since the first description of closed chest cardiac massage in 1960, healthcare has evolved considerably. The modern-day skill and expertise of both doctors and nurses in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques are now supported by an advanced medical technology. Indeed, CPR is now perceived as the definitive life-saving procedure. However, paradoxically, it has also prolonged the process of dying and denied many patients a dignified and peaceful death. It has also denied the patient's loved ones the opportunity to be present at the time of death. The main focus of this article is to explore the current ethical issues in clinical practice relating to determining the resuscitation status of patients. Attention will also be given to patient advocacy, and the nurse's role in supporting this concept.
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Reanimación Cardiopulmonar/enfermería , Reanimación Cardiopulmonar/normas , Ética en Enfermería , Rol de la Enfermera , Defensa del Paciente , Selección de Paciente , Órdenes de Resucitación , Toma de Decisiones , Teoría Ética , Política de Salud , Paro Cardíaco/diagnóstico , Paro Cardíaco/terapia , Humanos , Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto , Ética Basada en Principios , Derecho a Morir , Medicina Estatal/organización & administración , Análisis de Supervivencia , Factores de Tiempo , Reino UnidoRESUMEN
Definitive diagnosis of type 1 von Willebrand Disease (VWD) remains a problem. Provisional consensus guidelines for the diagnosis of definite and possible type 1 VWD were prepared by the Scientific Subcommittee on von Willebrand factor (VWF) of the Scientific and Standardization Committee (SSC) of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) during the 1996 annual meeting for the specific purpose of further evaluation in retrospective and prospective studies by a Working Party on Diagnostic Criteria (1996 Annual Report of the SSC/ISTH Subcommittee on VWF). In the first phase of this study, we compared 2 definitions of type 1 VWD. each with 3 criteria: significant bleeding history, laboratory investigations, and family history. Using the ISTH consensus guidelines for type 1 VWD definition, significantly fewer patients were diagnosed with definite type 1 disease as compared to our "in house" Hospital for Sick Children (HSC) criteria (4 vs. 31). While we recognize that the provisional ISTH consensus guidelines were not intended for clinical use, we believe that the results of our studies are of interest and will assist in any future refinements to the ISTH guidelines. In the second phase of this study, we investigated the utility of 2 new tests, a laboratory screening test and a functional test, for VWD in our well characterized, pediatric-based population. The Platelet Function Analyzer (PFA-100) provides an in vitro measure of primary hemostasis under conditions of high shear, using disposable cartridges containing collagen and either epinephrine or ADP. All tested subjects with types 2 or 3 VWD had prolonged PFA-100 closure times (CTs) with both cartridge types (n = 17) and prolonged bleeding times (n = 14). In subjects with definite type 1 VWD, 20/24 (83%) had prolonged CTs with the collagen/ADP cartridge (19/24 (79%) with collagen/epinephrine), compared with 7/26 (27%) with prolonged bleeding times. In subjects with definite types 1, 2, or 3 VWD, collagen/ADP CTs were abnormal in 37/41 subjects, giving an overall sensitivity of 90%. With this high sensitivity, the PFA-100 is a better screening test for VWD than the bleeding time. We also tested a VWF collagen-binding assay (VWF:CBA) as a functional test for VWF, in comparison with the more routinely-used ristocetin cofactor assay (VWF:RC0). The VWF:CBA is based on an ELISA technique, which has the potential to be more reproducible than the VWF:RC0. We found that the VWF:CBA detected 43/49 (88%) subjects with definite types 1, 2, or 3 VWD, performing as well as the VWF:RC0, that detected 42/48 (88%). We also showed that, used in conjunction with VWF antigen levels, the VWF:CBA may be useful in classification of VWD subtypes.
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Enfermedades de von Willebrand/diagnóstico , Adolescente , Tiempo de Sangría , Pruebas de Coagulación Sanguínea/normas , Niño , Preescolar , Colágeno/metabolismo , Dimerización , Electroforesis en Gel de Poliacrilamida , Salud de la Familia , Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Masculino , Peso Molecular , Pruebas de Función Plaquetaria/instrumentación , Unión Proteica , Juego de Reactivos para Diagnóstico/normas , Ristocetina/metabolismo , Sensibilidad y Especificidad , Enfermedades de von Willebrand/clasificación , Factor de von Willebrand/análisis , Factor de von Willebrand/química , Factor de von Willebrand/metabolismoAsunto(s)
Maloclusión/diagnóstico , Maloclusión/terapia , Evaluación en Enfermería/métodos , Adolescente , Niño , Humanos , Maloclusión/clasificación , Maloclusión/complicaciones , Maloclusión/fisiopatología , Enfermeras Practicantes , Aparatos Ortodóncicos , Enfermería Pediátrica , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
Platelets play an essential role in the formation of haemostatic plugs. The quantitative defect of platelets in autoimmune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) can result in bleeding complications, but most ITP patients have platelets with normal or enhanced function. Platelets in ITP are large, young, so-called "stress" platelets with increased platelet-associated autoimmune antibody (immunoglobulin G). Young stress platelets are more functional platelets, and their presence may account for bleeding times in ITP patients that are shorter than would be predicted on the basis of the patients' (low) platelet counts. Some ITP patients have significant mucocutaneous bleeding with platelet counts >50 x 10(9) l(-1); this may be due to qualitative platelet dysfunction (e.g. brought about by inhibitory antiplatelet autoantibodies).
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Plaquetas/fisiología , Púrpura Trombocitopénica Idiopática/inmunología , Autoanticuerpos , Hemostasis , Humanos , Inmunoglobulina G , Activación Plaquetaria , Agregación Plaquetaria , Pruebas de Función PlaquetariaRESUMEN
The PFA-100 system provides an in-vitro method of assessing primary platelet-related haemostasis by measuring the time (the closure time, or CT) taken for a platelet plug to occlude a microscopic aperture cut into a membrane coated with collagen and either epinephrine or ADP. We used the system to establish normal ranges for CTs in healthy children, adults and neonates. Mean CTs of healthy children were independent of the needle gauge used (21G or 23CG) for blood sampling; they were very similar to the mean CTs of healthy adults, but longer than mean CTs of healthy neonates. Although children with haemophilia had normal CTs, the PFA-100 system was found to be potentially useful in screening for von Willebrand disease in children.
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Pruebas de Coagulación Sanguínea/métodos , Plaquetas/fisiología , Hemostasis , Adolescente , Adulto , Coagulación Sanguínea/fisiología , Niño , Preescolar , Hemofilia A/diagnóstico , Hemofilia A/fisiopatología , Humanos , Técnicas In Vitro , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Persona de Mediana Edad , Valores de Referencia , Enfermedades de von Willebrand/diagnóstico , Enfermedades de von Willebrand/fisiopatologíaRESUMEN
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the dislodgement strengths and fracture types for reattached tooth fragments using a light-cured composite resin material, a hybrid light-cured glass ionomer base, and a hybrid light-cured glass ionomer liner. METHODS: Seventy-five bovine incisor teeth were fractured, randomly divided into three groups of equal number, and then luted back together with three different materials (Universal Bonding Agent/TPH Composite Resin; VariGlass VLC Base; and VariGlass VLC Liner: LD Caulk Div Dentsply Int Inc, Milford, DE). The reattached fragments were subjected to thermocycling with a 40 degrees C differential and then were loaded until the force required to dislodge the fragment was reached. RESULTS: The mean dislodgement strengths were 36.8 (+/- 25.6) kg for the composite resin, 36.4 (+/- 26.7) kg for the glass ionomer base, and 31.4 (+/- 29.5) kg for the glass ionomer liner. Cohesive fractures occurred in 73% of the dislodgements. CONCLUSIONS: There was no statistically significant difference demonstrated (P < 0.05) between the three groups in terms of both dislodgement strength and fracture type.
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Resinas Compuestas/química , Materiales Dentales , Restauración Dental Permanente/métodos , Cementos de Ionómero Vítreo/química , Cementos de Resina/química , Fracturas de los Dientes/fisiopatología , Resinas Acrílicas/química , Análisis de Varianza , Animales , Bovinos , Recubrimiento de la Cavidad Dental , Materiales Dentales/química , Incisivo/lesiones , Incisivo/fisiopatología , Luz , Ensayo de Materiales , Estrés Mecánico , TermodinámicaAsunto(s)
Músculos Pectorales/lesiones , Adulto , Humanos , Masculino , Rotura , Esquí/lesiones , Traumatismos de los Tendones/etiologíaRESUMEN
Cancrum oris is a disease process that has been described for centuries, but now presents primarily in developing countries. The disease in known to occur in association with poor nutrition and exanthematous infections. The acute disease occurs usually in young children, and the infectious process causes destruction of the involved orofacial tissues with variable degrees of tissue loss and scar reaction in those who are affected and survive. The chronic sequelae of the acute disease process often require reconstructive surgery. We present the natural history of the disease process and its causes, and demonstrate the wide spectrum of resulting defects that challenge the reconstructive surgeon. Because of the socioeconomic situation inherent with these patients and the volume of patients in need of treatment with this disease, innovative and efficient treatment is required. We have demonstrated methods of reconstructive surgery that differ from the multiple staged procedures described in previous studies by allowing for one-stage surgical reconstruction of even the most complex cases. This allows for treatment of the majority of patients in their native countries in a cost-effective and safe manner, and treatment of more severely afflicted individuals in modern medical centers without their having to spend a long time period away from their homes.
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Países en Desarrollo , Noma/cirugía , Cirugía Plástica/métodos , Adulto , Preescolar , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Noma/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
While studies have addressed the diagnosis and progression of interproximal carious lesions within a primary tooth, few studies have addressed the development of proximal lesions in adjacent primary molars. The purpose of this study was to examine retrospectively the long term interproximal caries progression in primary molar teeth. Dental records of 150 children were retrospectively reviewed, 76 from a university pediatric dentistry clinic and 74 from a pediatric dentistry private practice. Out of the 387 teeth initially diagnosed with proximal caries, the combined university and private practice results for timing of the development of proximal lesions on adjacent tooth surfaces showed the following: simultaneous development-162 (41.9%); 1 to 24 months-65 (16.8%); 24 to 60 months-40 (10.3%); never-120 (31.0%). The combined results for formation of proximal caries in posterior quadrants showed that out of the 150 patients, the timing for development of additional quadrants with proximal caries was as follow: simultaneous development: 77 (51.3%); 1 to 24 months 31, (20.7%); 24 to 60 months 25, (16.7%); never 17 (11.3%). The conclusions of the study are that 69% of the primary molar teeth with proximal caries developed caries on the adjacent proximal surface and 89% of the patients who developed a proximal carious lesion on a primary molar tooth within one quadrant developed another primary molar proximal lesion in another quadrant.
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Caries Dental/patología , Diente Molar/patología , Diente Primario/patología , Niño , Preescolar , Atención Dental para Niños , Caries Dental/diagnóstico , Progresión de la Enfermedad , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Odontología Pediátrica , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de TiempoRESUMEN
Dentin dysplasia, type II (MIM*125420) is an autosomal dominant disorder of dentin development. Clinically the primary dentition appears opalescent, and radiographically the pulp chambers are obliterated, resembling dentinogenesis imperfecta. However, unlike dentinogenesis imperfecta, the permanent teeth in dentin dysplasia, type II are normal in color and, on radiographs, have a thistle-tube pulp chamber configuration with pulp stones. The similarity of the primary dentition phenotype suggested that the gene for dentin dysplasia, type II is allelic with the gene for dentinogenesis imperfecta, Shields type II (DGII; MIM*125490), which has been localized to chromosome 4q13-q21. Twenty-four members of a three generation family in which ten members are affected with dentin dysplasia, type II were genotyped for microsatellite alleles specific for the area of chromosome 4q linked to DGII. Linkage was assessed by using the LINKAGE computer program, assuming autosomal dominant inheritance, a disease allele frequency of 0.0001, and complete penetrance. The maximum two-point LOD score (Zmax = 4.2 at theta = 0.0) was obtained with SPPI and D4S2691. Multipoint analysis gave a maximum LOD score of 4.33. The candidate region for dentin dysplasia, type II is approximately 14.1 cM, includes SPPI, D4S2691, D4S2690, D4S451, and D4S2456, and overlaps the most likely location of the DGII locus. A candidate gene for DGII should also be considered a candidate gene for dentin dysplasia, type II.
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Cromosomas Humanos Par 4/genética , Displasia de la Dentina/genética , Ligamiento Genético/genética , Anomalías Dentarias/genética , Alelos , Dentinogénesis Imperfecta/genética , Femenino , Genes Dominantes , Genotipo , Humanos , Escala de Lod , Masculino , Repeticiones de Microsatélite , LinajeRESUMEN
The authors compared the retention and clinical performance of a resin-modified glass ionomer, or RMGI, restorative and a light-cured resin sealant. The first permanent molars on one side of the dental arch in 50 children were sealed with an RMGI, and the same teeth on the other side were sealed with a resin sealant. At baseline, six months after placement and one year after placement, examiners documented sealant retention, secondary caries, marginal discrepancy and marginal staining. In general, the RMGI appeared to wear markedly. At one year, the retention of the RMGI was significantly less than the resin, but the RMGI had significantly fewer marginal discrepancies. There were no significant differences in caries development or marginal discoloration.
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Cementos de Ionómero Vítreo , Selladores de Fosas y Fisuras , Cementos de Resina , Bisfenol A Glicidil Metacrilato , Niño , Alisadura de la Restauración Dental , Estudios de Seguimiento , HumanosRESUMEN
While the formocresol pulpotomy has enjoyed long-term clinical use and success, concerns over its toxicity and mutagenicity have prompted research into other pulpotomy techniques. The purpose of this study was to observe retrospectively the results of the electrosurgical pulpotomy technique used on primary molar teeth requiring pulp therapy, secondary to carious involvement. The mean age at the time of treatment was 5 years, 11 months and the mean postoperative observation time was 2 years, 3 months. Of the 164 teeth studied, 127 were normal at the last observation visit; 32 had undergone exfoliation; 4 had an abnormality associated with the pulpotomized tooth, but were not considered failures; and 1 was considered a failure. This is a 99.4 percent success rate. Compared to a formocresol pulpotomy study of similar design, the success rate for the electrosurgical pulpotomy procedure in this study is higher at the statistically significant level of p < 0.01.