Dental zirconia microwave-sintering followed by rapid cooling protocol.

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of microwave sintering temperature and cooling rate (MS) on 3Y-TZP ceramics and its influence on the ceramic microstructure and mechanical properties. Specifically, to optimize the sintering process, reducing the total sintering time compared to conventional sintering. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighty-four pre-sintered Y-TZP discs (Vipi block Zirconn, VIPI) (ISO 6872) were divided into seven groups (n = 12) according to the sintering conditions: conventional sintering (CS) at 1530 °C for 120 min and microwave sintering at 1400 °C (MS1400) and 1450 °C (MS1450) for 15 min followed by different cooling conditions: rapid cooling (RC), cooling at 400 °C (C400) and 25 °C (C25). The specimens were submitted to apparent density measurements, X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), scanning electron microscopy, and biaxial flexural strength test. Data was statistically analyzed through two-way ANOVA, Tukey, Sidak, Dunnett and Weibull (α = 0.05). RESULTS: All MS1400 groups presented lower density values than the CS and MS1450 groups. Two-way ANOVA revealed that the MS temperature and cooling rate affected the biaxial flexural strength of the Y-TZP (p < 0.01). Group MS1400RC presented lower biaxial flexural strength values (681.9 MPa) than MS1450RC (824.7 MPa). The cooling rate did not statistically decrease the biaxial strength among the groups submitted to microwave sintering at 1450 °C. XRD analysis showed that the sintering and cooling temperature did not induce tetragonal to monoclinic phase transformation. CONCLUSIONS: Microwave sintering at 1450 °C for 15 min followed by rapid cooling can be a viable fast alternative protocol for Y-TZP sintering, compared with the conventional sintering, reducing the total sintering time by 75% and reducing the energy used for the sintering process without affecting the Y-TZP biaxial flexural strength and relative density compared to the conventional sintering. Moreover, the microwave technique promoted smaller grains and did not induce monoclinic phase formation.

Quality of life in a smoking cessation program: lifestyle, anxiety, and depression / Qualidade de vida em um programa de cessação do tabagismo: estilo de vida, ansiedade e depressão

Objective: Tobacco dependence is quite variable among individuals because it includes many aspects such as psychological, emotional, behavioral, and cultural perspectives. This study aimed to evaluate the social and emotional issues of patients in a smoking cessation program through the generic and specific quality of life questionnaires. Material and Methods: Two generic questionnaires (SF36 and Fantastic Lifestyle) and two specific (SRQ-20 for depression and STAI s/t for levels of state and anxiety trait) were applied at the first meeting and after three months of treatment. Data were statistically analyzed by the Pearson correlation coefficient (significance level of 5%). Results: In total, 15 participants (10 men, 5 women), with mean age of 60 and 56, respectively. The mean of the smoking intake was 65.88±34.37 for men and 35.66±11.17 for women. SRQ20 and STAI s/t indicated that poor improvement in depression and anxiety was related to relapse; SF36 questionnaire indicated improvement in the domains of physical aspect limit, pain, social and emotional aspects; Fantastic Lifestyle indicated improvement according to its scale, being in a first moment "Regular" (53 points), and later, "Good" (55.67 points). Conclusion: In conclusion, smoking cessation treatment is correlated to the decrease in anxiety and depression levels and improvement of the general quality of life (AU)

Objetivo: A dependência do tabaco é bastante variável entre os indivíduos porque inclui muitos aspectos, como perspectivas psicológicas, emocionais, comportamentais e culturais. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as questões sociais e emocionais de pacientes em um programa de cessação tabagágica por meio de questionários genéricos e específicos de qualidade de vida. Material e Métodos: Dois questionários genéricos (SF36 e Estilo de Vida Fantástico) e dois específicos (SRQ-20 para depressão e IDATE s/t para níveis de estado e traço de ansiedade) foram aplicados no primeiro encontro e após três meses de tratamento. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente pelo coeficiente de correlação de Pearson (nível de significância de 5%). Resultados: No total, 15 participantes (10 homens, 5 mulheres), com média de idade de 60 e 56 anos, respectivamente. A média do consumo tabágico foi de 65,88 ± 34,37 para homens e 35,66 ± 11,17 para mulheres. SRQ20 e IDATE s/t indicaram que a fraca melhora na depressão e ansiedade estava relacionada à recaída; o questionário SF36 indicou melhora nos domínios limite do aspecto físico, dor, aspectos sociais e emocionais; Estilo de Vida Fantástico indicou melhora de acordo com sua escala, sendo em um primeiro momento "Regular" (53 pontos), e posteriormente, "Bom" (55.67 pontos). Conclusão: Em conclusão, o tratamento para cessação do tabagismo está correlacionado à diminuição dos níveis de ansiedade e depressão e à melhora da qualidade de vida geral (AU)

Persistent dysgeusia post-halitosis treatment: How does it impact the patients' quality of life?

Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of life and the presence of anxiety and depression in patients with dysgeusia post halitosis treatment. Material and Methods: Sixty patients were divided into three groups: Dysgeusia group (DG); Halitosis group (HG) and Control group (CG). The following instruments were used: Medical results study Short form health research of 36 items (SF-36), State-state anxiety inventory (STAI) and Self-report questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20). Results: Of the 60 subjects studied, 85% were female and 15% were male. The evaluation of SF-36 indicated a statistically significant correlation between some domains for DG and showed low scores for Mental Health. In relation to HG, low scores were obtained for Bodily Pain, Vitality and Emotional Role. The CG showed low scores for Bodily Pain, General Health and Vitality. STAI was significant when DG was compared to HG and CG. The mean SRQ-20 score was higher in DG compared with the other groups. Conclusions: Persistent dysgeusia post-halitosis treatment impacts on QoL generically in the Mental health do-main, and specifically in trait and state anxiety. Symptoms of depression were also seen in this group of patients

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Evaluation of the Accuracy of Conventional and Digital Impression Techniques for Implant Restorations.

PURPOSE: The increased use of CAD systems can generate doubt about the accuracy of digital impressions for angulated implants. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of different impression techniques, two conventional and one digital, for implants with and without angulation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used a polyurethane cast that simulates the human maxilla according to ASTM F1839, and 6 tapered implants were installed with external hexagonal connections to simulate tooth positions 17, 15, 12, 23, 25, and 27. Implants 17 and 23 were placed with 15° of mesial angulation and distal angulation, respectively. Mini cone abutments were installed on these implants with a metal strap 1 mm in height. Conventional and digital impression procedures were performed on the maxillary master cast, and the implants were separated into 6 groups based on the technique used and measurement type: G1 - control, G2 - digital impression, G3 - conventional impression with an open tray, G4 - conventional impression with a closed tray, G5 - conventional impression with an open tray and a digital impression, and G6 - conventional impression with a closed tray and a digital impression. A statistical analysis was performed using two-way repeated measures ANOVA to compare the groups, and a Kruskal-Wallis test was conducted to analyze the accuracy of the techniques. RESULTS: No significant difference in the accuracy of the techniques was observed between the groups. Therefore, no differences were found among the conventional impression and the combination of conventional and digital impressions, and the angulation of the implants did not affect the accuracy of the techniques. CONCLUSIONS: All of the techniques exhibited trueness and had acceptable precision. The variation of the angle of the implants did not affect the accuracy of the techniques.

Adesão do Selante Clinpro™ XT à Superfície Oclusal de Molares Decíduos: Avaliação Longitudinal / Clinpro ™ XT Sealant Adhesion to the Occlusal Surface of Primary Molars: Longitudinal Evaluation

The study aims to evaluate the bond strength of sealants on deciduous molars. Clinpro ™ XT, Vitremer ™, Fluroshield and Optibond FL materials were applied to the occlusal surface of 40 deciduous lower molars (n = 5). The teeth were prepared for the micro tensile test, obtaining a specimen in a stick format with a cross-sectional area of 0.8 mm2 . After 24 hours and 6 months of restorative procedures, the specimens were traversed in universal test machine. The statistical analysis used the tooth as experimental unit, considering the adhesive and mixed fractures data, through Variance Analysis of repeated measures and Tukey tests (α = 0.05). There was a difference among the adhesion of the materials in 24 h, with higher union strength for Optibond FL (31.20 ± 1.36 MPa), significantly higher than that of Clinpro ™ XT (20.23 ± 1.16 MPa), Fluroshield (24.61 ± 2.76 MPa) and Vitremer™ (21.31 ± 2.32 MPa), which were similar. After 6 months of storage, the Clinpro ™ XT bond strength remained (22.18 ± 2.91 MPa), Optibond FL decreased (20.77 ± 1.53 MPa), but remained similar to that of Clinpro ™ XT in 6 months. The lowest adhesion values at 6 months were of Fluroshield (11.14 ± 1.98 Mpa) and Vitremer (5.29 ± 0.58 Mpa). It was concluded that the bond strength of the sealants to the occlusal surface of the deciduous molars was influenced by the material, with Clinpro ™ XT being the only material that maintained the bond strength values after 6 months. (AU).

O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a adesão de selantes em molares decíduos. Os materiais Clinpro™ XT, VitremerTM, Fluroshield e Optibond FL foram aplicados na superfície oclusal de 40 molares inferiores decíduos (n=5). Os dentes foram preparados para o ensaio de microtração, com obtenção de corpo-de-prova em formato de palito com área de seção transversal de 0,8 mm2 . Após 24 horas e 6 meses da realização dos procedimentos restauradores, os espécimes foram tracionados em máquina de ensaio universal. A análise estatística usou como unidade experimental o dente, considerando os dados de fraturas adesivas e mistas, pelos testes de Análise de Variância de medidas repetidas e Tukey (α=0,05). Houve diferença entre a adesão dos materiais em 24 h, com maior resistência de união para o Optibond FL (31,20 ±1,36 MPa), significativamente maior que a do Clinpro™ XT (20,23 ±1,16 MPa); Fluroshield (24,61 ±2,76 MPa) e VitremerTM (21,31 ±2,32 MPa) foram semelhantes. Decorridos 6 meses de armazenamento, a resistência de união do Clinpro™ XT se manteve (22,18 ±2,91 MPa) e a do Optibond FL diminuiu (20,77 ±1,53 MPa) mas se manteve semelhante à do Clinpro™ XT em 6 meses. Os menores valores de adesão em 6 meses foram do Fluroshield (11,14 ±1,98 Mpa) e do Vitremer (5,29 ±0,58 Mpa). Concluiu-se que a resistência de união dos selantes à superfície oclusal dos molares decíduos foi influenciada pelo material, sendo o Clinpro™ XT o único material que manteve os valores de resistência de união após 6 meses. (AU).

Comparative analysis of different prophylactic methods for roughness of primary tooth enamel / Análise comparativa de diferentes métodos profiláticos sobre a rugosidade do esmalte em dentes decíduos

Objective: The purpose of this study was to comparatively evaluate quantitative effects of three different prophylactic methods of surface polishing treatments for primary teeth compared to a standardized control group. Material and Methods: 48 naturally exfoliated primary teeth were selected and randomly assigned into four groups: Control Group ­ teeth receiving only enamel standardization treatment with polishing disc to reduce natural enamel; Group I ­ teeth receiving superficial enamel standardization treatment followed by polishing with a mixture of water and pumice; Group II ­ teeth receiving enamel standardization treatment followed by prophylaxis with paste (Herjos-F, Vigodent S/A Indústria e Comércio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil); and Group III ­ teeth receiving enamel standardization treatment followed by sodium bicarbonate spray (Profi II Ceramic, Dabi Atlante Indústrias Médico-Odontológicas Ltda, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil). All the procedures were performed by the same operator and the samples were rinsed and stored in distilled water. Comparative assessment of the enamel surface roughness between experimental groups and control group was performed by using a surface profilometer (Mitutoyo SJ400). Results: The results of this study were statistically analysed by using Minitab statistical software (version 17.1.0, 2013). The use of pumice and water led to significantly rougher surfaces than in other groups (i.e. Group I: 1.22 Ra; Group II 0.38 Ra; Group III: 1.01 Ra). Conclusion: Based on this study, one can conclude that use of pumice and water resulted in increased enamel surface roughness in comparison to the surface treatment with bicarbonate spray and prophylaxis paste. (AU)

Objetivos: O objetivo deste estudo foi quantificar e comparar a rugosidade do esmalte dentário após de três diferentes tratamentos profiláticos para polimento de superfície de esmalte em dentes decíduos, em relação a um grupo controle. Material e Métodos: 48 dentes decíduos naturalmente esfoliados foram selecionados e alocados aleatoriamente em quatro grupos. Grupo Controle: recebeu apenas padronização do esmalte através do disco de polimento para redução de dentes naturais. O grupo I recebeu padronização superficial do esmalte seguido de polimento por mistura de água e pedra-pomes; o grupo II recebeu padronização do esmalte seguido da pasta de profilaxia Herjos-F (Vigodent S / A Indústria e Comércio, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil); e o grupo III recebeu padronização da superfície do esmalte seguido de spray de bicarbonato de sódio Profi II Ceramic (Dabi Atlante Indústrias Médico Odontológicas Ltda., Ribeirão Preto, Brasil). Todos os tratamentos de superfície foram realizados pelo mesmo operador, por dez segundos e as amostras foram lavadas e armazenadas em água destilada. A avaliação comparativa da rugosidade superficial do esmalte entre os grupos experimentais e controle foi realizada utilizando-se um perfilômetro de superfície Mitutoyo SJ400. Resultados: Os resultados deste estudo foram analisados estatisticamente com o software estatístico Minitab (versão 17.1.0, 2013). A pedra-pomes e a água geraram significativamente maior aspereza na superfície de esmalte, em comparação aos outros grupos, quando empregado o teste estatístico de Tukey (Grupo I: 1,22 Ra; Grupo II: 0,38 Ra; Grupo III: 1,01 Ra). Conclusão: Com base neste estudo, pode-se concluir que a pedra-pomes e a água resultaram em aumento da rugosidade superficial do esmalte em comparação ao tratamento superficial com spray de bicarbonato e pasta profilática.(AU)

Effect of HIV infection in the micronuclei frequency on the oral mucosa.

BACKGROUND: The genotoxic impact of HIV infection on the oral cavity malignancies is unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of HIV infection in micronucleus (MN) frequency on the oral mucosa of HIV+ patients and establish a relationship with early cytogenetic changes in oral carcinogenesis. METHODS: Thirty HIV+ individuals who are under highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and 30 non-HIV patients were evaluated. Two smears were taken from the lateral border of the tongue and mouth floor and stained by Feulgen. The frequency of MN was examined in 3000 cells per subject under common microscopy. RESULTS: MN analysis showed no significant difference between groups by Mann-Whitney U-test for total MNs (P = 0.178). The presence of single MN was greater in control group with statistical significance (P = 0.009), while in HIV group, multiple MNs were exhibited in higher mean. CONCLUSIONS: HIV patients under HAART therapy and low viral load values showed higher frequency of multiple MNs, which, although not statistically significant, may be caused by the action of the Vpr gene, an accessory gene of HIV. These results corroborate the theory of HIV infection cytogenetic damage.

Enterococcus Species in the Oral Cavity: Prevalence, Virulence Factors and Antimicrobial Susceptibility.

Enterococci are considered as transient constituent components of the oral microbiome that may cause a variety of oral and systemic infections. As there is sparse data on the oral enterococcal prevalence, we evaluated the Enterococcus spp. and their virulence attributes including antimicrobial resistance in a healthy Brazilian cohort. A total of 240 individuals in different age groups were studied (children 4-11 yrs, adolescents 12-17 yrs, young adults 18-29 yrs, adults 30-59 yrs, elderly over 60 yrs). Oral rinses were collected and isolates were identified by API 20 Strep and confirmed by 16S rDNA sequencing. E. faecalis isolates, in particular, were evaluated for virulence attributes such as their biofilm formation potential, and susceptibility to antimicrobials and an antiseptic, chlorhexidine gluconate. A total of 40 individuals (16.6%) and 10% children, 4% adolescents, 14% young adults, 30% adults, and 25% elderly carried oral enterococci. The oral enterococcal burden in adolescents was significantly lower than in the adults (p = 0.000) and elderly (p = 0.004). The proportion of carriers was higher among females (p = 0.001). E. faecalis was the most frequent isolate in all the age groups (p = 0.000), followed by E. durans and E. faecium. Whilst all the clinical isolates were able to form biofilms, only a proportion of them were able to produce lipase (92%), hemolysin (38%), and gelatinase (39%). Of all the isolates 53.8% were resistant to tetracycline, 12.3% to amoxicillin, 16.0% to ampicillin, 20.8% to chloramphenicol and 43.4% to erythromycin. None of the isolates were resistant to vancomycin. Our data suggest that in this Brazilian cohort the oral cavity may act as a significant reservoir of rather virulent and antibiotic resistant enterococci, with an increasing degree of carriage in the adults and elderly. Hence clinicians should be cognizant of this silent reservoir of virulent enterococci that may pose a particular threat of nosocomial infection.

Edentulism in Brazil: trends, projections and expectations until 2040.

The aim of this study was to examine the edentulism rates in Brazil and make projections for the next years. Data were collected from three national oral health surveys. The percentage of edentulous jaws was calculated. Projections were made for the years 2020, 2030 and 2040, assuming that edentulism follows a logistic function. Population projections were also performed. Annual change in proportion of edentulous jaws was -0.04% for teenagers, -0.96% for adults and 0.76% for the elderly. By 2040, edentulous jaws will be virtually zero among teenagers, 1.77% among adults and 85.96% among the elderly. Teenagers will slightly decrease in number; adults will increase and subsequently decrease; the elderly will continue to increase. In teenagers and adults, the number of edentulous jaws will decrease, being approximately 616,000 in 2040. In the elderly, it will increase alarmingly, reaching over 64 million in 2040. Edentulism is declining in Brazil among teenagers and middle-aged adults, but is still increasing and will continue to increase for the next decades among the elderly.

Edentulism in Brazil: trends, projections and expectations until 2040 / Edentulismo no Brasil: tendências, projeções e expectativas até 2040

Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the edentulism rates in Brazil and make projections for the next years. Data were collected from three national oral health surveys. The percentage of edentulous jaws was calculated. Projections were made for the years 2020, 2030 and 2040, assuming that edentulism follows a logistic function. Population projections were also performed. Annual change in proportion of edentulous jaws was -0.04% for teenagers, -0.96% for adults and 0.76% for the elderly. By 2040, edentulous jaws will be virtually zero among teenagers, 1.77% among adults and 85.96% among the elderly. Teenagers will slightly decrease in number; adults will increase and subsequently decrease; the elderly will continue to increase. In teenagers and adults, the number of edentulous jaws will decrease, being approximately 616,000 in 2040. In the elderly, it will increase alarmingly, reaching over 64 million in 2040. Edentulism is declining in Brazil among teenagers and middle-aged adults, but is still increasing and will continue to increase for the next decades among the elderly.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi examinar as taxas de edentulismo no Brasil e fazer projeções para os próximos anos. Os dados foram coletados de três censos nacionais de saúde bucal. O percentual de arcadas edêntulas foi calculado. Foram feitas projeções para 2020, 2030 e 2040, assumindo que o edentulismo segue uma função logística. Também foram realizadas projeções populacionais. A variação anual da proporção de arcadas edêntulas foi de -0,04% para jovens, -0,96% para adultos e 0,76% para idosos. Até 2040, o percentual de arcadas edêntulas será virtualmente zero entre jovens, 1,77% entre adultos e 85,96% entre idosos. O número de jovens vai diminuir levemente; o de adultos vai aumentar e depois diminuir; e o de idosos vai continuar aumentando. Para jovens e adultos, o número de arcadas edêntulas vai diminuir, aproximando-se de 616.000 em 2040. Para os idosos, este número vai aumentar alarmantemente, alcançando mais de 64 milhões em 2040. O edentulismo está diminuindo no Brasil entre jovens e adultos, mas está aumentando e continuará a aumentar nas próximas décadas entre os idosos.

High doses of alcohol during pregnancy cause DNA damages in osteoblasts of newborns rats.

BACKGROUND: Alcohol exerts teratogenic effects and its consumption during pregnancy can cause deficit of bone development. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the genotoxic effects of prenatal exposure to ethanol on newborn rat osteoblasts. METHODS: Wistar rats were initially divided into two groups: Ethanol group which received Ethanol 20% V/V in liquid diet and solid diet ad libitum, and Control group, which received solid diet and water ad libitum. Each group received a specific diet for 8 weeks before breeding and throughout three weeks of gestation and the treatment was finished on the day the pups were killed. On the fifth day of life, the pups from each group were killed for removal of the calvaria and isolation of osteogenic cells by sequential enzymatic digestion. The cells were cultured for a maximum period of 14 days. The detection of genotoxic effects of alcohol was investigated by the comet and the micronucleus assay. RESULTS: Micronucleus and comet assay showed significant increases in DNA damage at 7 days in Ethanol group (p = 0.0302, p = 0.0446, respectively). However, at 14 days both assay showed no significant difference between the groups (p = 0.6194, p = 0.8326, respectively). CONCLUSION: Our results showed that prenatal exposure to ethanol induced DNA damage in osteoblasts, as shown by micronucleus formation and higher percentage of DNA in the comet tail. It can be concluded that prenatal exposure to ethanol damages osteoblast DNA in newborns exposed to high doses of ethanol during pregnancy, suggesting that prenatal ethanol consumption has a direct effect on fetal osteoblasts.

Periodontal inflammation induced by chronic ethanol consumption in ovariectomized rats / Inflamação periodontal induzida pelo consumo crônico do etanol em ratas ovariectomizadas

O sistema imunológico tem um importante papel na patogênese da doença periodontal, sendo capaz de modular a resposta inflamatória, determinando variações na susceptibilidade individual e velocidade da progressão da doença periodontal. Entre os fatores sistêmicos adquiridos, a osteoporose e o alcoolismo são descritos como indicadores de risco para a perda óssea associada a doença periodontal. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a influência do consumo crônico de etanol na periodontite induzida em ratas com deficiência estrogênica. Material e Métodos: Foram utilizadas sessenta ratas, com aproximadamente noventa dias, divididas em dois grupos, ovariectomizado (OVZ) ou simulação cirúrgica de ovariectomia (SHAM). Cada grupo foi dividido em três subgrupos: grupo controle (C);grupo etanol a 20% como dieta líquida (A) e grupo dieta controle pareada (I). Após trinta dias da castração, as dietas e a periodontite induzida foram mantidas por 56 dias.A região interproximal entre o primeiro e o segundo molar inferior esquerdo e a região contralateral, sem indução da doença periodontal, foram avaliadas quanto as características inflamatórias. Resultados: Os resultados mostraram que, considerando SHAM-C and OVZ-C, a deficiência hormonal resultou em alterações inflamatórias importantes. Considerando os grupos SHAM e OVZ na ausência de periodontite, a dieta com etanol resultou em alterações inflamatórias em ambos os grupos e também maior severidade quando combinado com a ovariectomia. Conclusão: Concluiu-se que a associação da deficiência estrogênica e etanol 20% somente foi relevante para sítios sem indução da doença periodontal, induzindo maior severidade do processo inflamatório, com presença de células inflamatórias dispersas no tecido conjuntivo e desorientação das fibras do ligamento periodontal

The immune system plays an important role in the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases.The host may modulate periodontal inflammatory reactions and it determines variances in the individual susceptibility and in the periodontal disease progression speed. Osteoporosis and alcoholism are described as risk indicators of periodontal disease among the systemic acquired factors. Objective: The current study aims to analyze chronic alcohol consumption influence on induced periodontitis in rats presenting estrogen deficiency. Material and Methods: Sixty rats approximately 90 days old were used in the experiment; they were divided into two groups: correlated surgery (OVZ) or surgical ovariectomy simulation (SHAM). Each group was divided intothree subgroups: (C) control diet, (A) ethanol containing 20% liquid diet and (I) par-fed control diet. Thirty days after castration the diet and the experimental periodontitis induction were kept for 56 days. Interproximal regions between the first and the second lower left molar and the respective contralateral site without periodontal disease induction were assessed for inflammatory features. Results: Hormone deficiency resulted in important inflammatory changes concerning the meaning ofSHAM-C and OVZ-C. The ethanol diet has resulted in inflammatory changes to both groupsSHAM-A and OVZ-A in the absence of periodontitis, with also greater severity when combined with ovariectomy. Conclusion: It was concluded that the association between estrogen deficiency and 20% ethanol was just relevant for sites without periodontitis disease induction, since it induces stronger severity in the inflammatory process in the presence of the inflammatory cells scattered in the conjunctive tissue and of the disorientation of periodontal ligament fibers.

Nd:YAG laser influence on the hybridization quality, employing total-etching or self-etching adhesives: sem analysis / Influência do laser de Nd:YAG na qualidade de hibridização empregando-se sistemas adesivos de condicionamento total ou autocondicionante: análise em MEV

A aplicação do laser de Nd:YAG na dentina sobre o sistema adesivo não polimerizado pode influenciar a qualidade da camada híbrida formada. Objetivo: o objetivo deste estudo foi verificar através da análise em microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) a influência do laser de Nd:YAG na qualidade de hibridização, usando-se o sistema adesivo de condicionamento total Adper Single Bond 2 (SB) ou o auto-condicionante Clearfil SE Bond(CSEB). Material e Métodos: nove incisivos foram seccionados resultando em 36 espécimens que foram divididos em 2 grupos (n=18): Group SB- adesivo de condicionamento total SB; Group CSEB-adesivo auto-condicionante CSEB. Previamente à aplicação dos sistemas adesivos, cada grupo foi dividido em 3 subgrupos de acordo com os parâmetros do laser de Nd:YAG (n=6): Subgroup controle- polimerização do adesivo por 10s (600 mW/cm2); Subgrupo Laser 60 mJ: laser de Nd:YAG (60 mJ, 10Hz, 74,72 J/cm2) com irradiação sobre a dentina impregnada com sistema adesivo não polimerizado + polimerização por 10s (600 mW/cm2); Subgrupo Laser 140 mJ: laser de Nd:YAG (140 mJ, 10Hz, 174,34 J/cm2)com irradiação sobre a dentina impregnada com sistema adesivo não polimerizado + polimerização por 10s (600 mW/cm2). Todos os espécimens foram restaurados com resina composta (Filtek Z350 - 3M). A espessura, a presença de falhas (fendas/ porosidades) e características dos tags/microtags na camada híbrida foram analisados em MEV. Os resultados foram submetidos aos testes estatísticos

Background: The application of Nd:YAG laser on dentin with the non polymerized adhesive can influenced the quality of hybrid layer formed. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess through analysis by scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), the Nd:YAG laser influence on the hybridization quality, using totaletching Single Bond (SB) or self-etching Clearfil SE Bond (CSEB) adhesives. Material and Methods: Nine bovine incisors were sectioned and resulted in 36 specimens and divided into 2 groups (n=18): Group SB – SB total-etching adhesive; Group CSEB - CSEB selfetching adhesive. Before the polymerization of these adhesives, each group was divided in 3 subgroups, according to the laser parameters (n=6): Subgroup Control - polymerization for 10 s (600 mW/cm2);Subgroup Laser 60mJ: Nd:YAG laser (60mJ, 10Hz, 74.72J/cm2) irradiation on dentin impregnated with non polymerized adhesives + polymerization for 10 s (600 mW/cm2); Subgroup Laser 140mJ - Nd:YAG laser (140mJ, 10Hz, 174.34J /cm2) irradiation ondentin impregnated with non polymerized adhesives + polymerization for 10s (600 mW/cm2)....

Axial loads on implant-supported partial fixed prostheses for external and internal hex connections and machined and plastic copings: strain gauge analysis.

The aim of this in vitro study was to use strain gauge (SG) analysis to compare the effects of the implant-abutment joint, the coping, and the location of load on strain distribution in the bone around implants supporting 3-unit fixed partial prostheses. Three external hexagon (EH) implants and 3 internal hexagon (IH) implants were inserted into 2 polyurethane blocks. Microunit abutments were screwed onto their respective implant groups. Machined cobalt-chromium copings and plastic copings were screwed onto the abutments, which received standard wax patterns. The wax patterns were cast in a cobalt-chromium alloy (n = 5): group 1 = EH/machined. group 2 = EH/plastic, group 3 = IH/machined, and group 4 = IH/plastic. Four SGs were bonded onto the surface of the block tangentially to the implants. Each metallic structure was screwed onto the abutments and an axial load of 30 kg was applied at 5 predetermined points. The magnitude of microstrain on each SG was recorded in units of microstrain (µÎµ). The data were analyzed using 3-factor repeated measures analysis of variance and a Tukey test (α = 0.05). The results showed statistically significant differences for the type of implant-abutment joint, loading point, and interaction at the implant-abutment joint/loading point. The IH connection showed higher microstrain values than the EH connection. It was concluded that the type of coping did not interfere in the magnitude of microstrain, but the implant/abutment joint and axial loading location influenced this magnitude.

Emotional assessment of patients with oral lichen planus.

BACKGROUND: Oral lichen planus is a chronic immune-mediated disease with an estimated prevalence of 0.5-2.5% in the general population. Patients with oral lichen planus are often emotionally unstable and anxious and may develop concomitant systemic disorders. The objective of this study was to evaluate emotional characteristics of patients with oral lichen planus. METHODS: Two groups were studied: the first group consisted of 48 patients with a diagnosis of oral lichen planus, and the second group consisted of controls without the disease matched for age and gender at a proportion of 1:1. The emotional state of the patients was evaluated using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, SF-36 generic quality of life questionnaire, and the Self Reporting Questionnaire-20. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: The present investigation demonstrated the presence of anxiety and depression in patients with oral lichen planus and a negative impact of the disorder on the patient's quality of life as indicated by impairment of the physical aspect, vitality, mental health, and social aspect domains. This could indicate that associated psychological treatment may be important in the follow-up of these patients.

Study of MDM2 and SUMO-1 expression in actinic cheilitis and lip cancer.

Actinic cheilitis exhibits a potential of malignant transformation in 10-20 % of cases. The objective of this study was to compare the expression of MDM2 and SUMO-1 proteins between actinic cheilitis (AC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lip. The sample consisted of lower lip mucosa specimens obtained from cases with a clinical and histopathological diagnosis of AC (n = 26) and SCC (n = 25) and specimens of labial semi-mucosa (n = 15) without clinical alterations or inflammation. The tissue samples were stained with hematoxylin-eosin and anti-MDM2 and anti-SUMO-1 antibodies. Data were analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's tests (5 %). The median expression of MDM2 (kW = 36.8565; df = 3-1 = 2; p = 0.0001) and SUMO-1 (kW = 32.7080; df = 3-1 = 2; p = 0.0001) was similar in cases of AC and SCC of the lip, but differed significantly from that observed for normal labial semi-mucosa. Despite the limitations of the present study, immunohistochemistry demonstrated the overexpression of important proteins (MDM2 and SUMO-1) related to regulatory mechanisms of apoptosis in AC and SCC of the lip, but further studies are needed.

Estudo comparativo das microdeformações resultantes de cargas estáticas axiais e não axiais em próteses de três elementos implantossuportadas / Comparative study of micro deformations resulting from axial and non-axial static loads under three prosthetic implant elements

Introdução: O controle das microdeformações ao redor dos implantes é um fator que pode levar a uma melhor osseointegração e manutenção das estruturas ósseas. Objetivo: Avaliar a distribuição de tensões ao redor dos implantes, utilizando-se a extensometria, sob a influência da aplicação de cargas estáticas axiais e não axiais em próteses parciais fixas de três elementos, em diferentes pontos de aplicação de carga. Material e Método: Em um bloco de poliuretano, foram instalados três implantes de hexágono interno e, sobre esses implantes, pilares protéticos microunit foram conectados com torque de 20 Ncm. Cilindros plásticos foram utilizados para realização dos enceramentos padronizados que, posteriormente, foram fundidos em liga de cobalto cromo. Extensômetros foram colados na superfície do bloco ao redor dos três implantes. As estruturas metálicas foram parafusadas com torque de 10 Ncm cada. Em seguida, foram realizados carregamentos verticais estáticos de 30 kgf, durante dez segundos, em cinco pontos pré-determinados (A, B, C, D e E), utilizando um dispositivo de aplicação de cargas (DAC). Resultado: Os dados foram analisados pelo teste RM ANOVA, que indicou que o efeito entre o ponto de aplicação de carga e os diferentes corpos de prova não foi estatisticamente significante, enquanto que, para o efeito entre os pontos de aplicação de carga, houve diferença (p=0,0001). Em seguida, aplicou-se o teste de comparação múltipla de Tukey. Conclusão: A aplicação de carga sobre os pontos não axiais D e E produziu um aumento da magnitude de microdeformação ao redor dos implantes. .

Introduction: The control of the micro strain surrounding implants is a factor that can lead to a better osseointegration and maintenance of bone structures. Objective: evaluate in vitro, using strain gauge analysis , the influence of the axial and non-axial static load in implant-supported fixed partial dentures, varying the point of load application. Material and Method: In a block of polyurethane three internal hexagonal implants were installed, on implants abutments microunit were connected with torque of 20 Ncm, and plastic prosthetic cylinders were screwed on to the abutments, which received standard patterns cast in Co-Cr alloy (n=10). Four strain gauges were bonded on the surface of the block tangentially to the three implants. Each metallic structure was screwed onto the microunit with a 10 Ncm torque. With a load application device (DAC) static vertical loads of 30kgf were applied for ten seconds at five predetermined points (A, B, C, D and E). Result: Result analyzed by RM ANOVA, in which the effect of the point of load application and differents specimens were not statistically significant, whereas regarding the points of load application presented statistical differenced (p=0.0001). Applying Tukey's multiple comparison tests. Conclusion: The application of load on the non-axial points D and E produced an increase in the magnitude of micro strain around implants. .

Bonding durability of dental sealants to deciduous and permanent teeth

AIM: To evaluate the bonding durability of materials used as sealants on different dentitions. METHODS: Deciduous (D) and permanent (P) molars were divided into four groups (n=5) and sealed with Fluroshield (F) and OptiBond FL (FL). Blocks of composite resin were built, stored in distilled water (24 h/37 °C), sectioned into 0.8 mm2 and tested at tensile (0.5 mm/min) after 24 h and 6 months. The fractures were observed and classified into adhesive, cohesive or mixed types. The data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and Tukey test (α=5%), with tooth as the experimental unit. RESULTS: There were differences for dentition (p=0.0097), dental sealant (p=0.0019) and time (p=0.0001). At 24h the highest bond strength was observed for OptiBond FL on deciduous and permanent teeth, similar to Fluroshield at both dentitions. After 6 months the bond strength of OptiBond FL did not decrease in the permanent teeth, but decreased similar to Fluroshield in deciduous teeth, the bond strength of Fluroshield decreased similarly in both dentitions. CONCLUSIONS: The bond strength of dental sealants varied with the experimental conditions...