Propolis as storage media for avulsed teeth: microscopic and morphometric analysis in rats.

The maintenance of the avulsed teeth in appropriate media for preserving the cellular viability has been important for repairing the periodontal ligament and preventing the root resorption after tooth reimplantation. Propolis is a substance capable of preserving cellular viability. This study aimed to analyze the propolis substance as a storage media for maintaining the avulsed teeth, besides to determine the ideal time period for keeping the tooth inside it. Thus, 60 maxillary right central incisors of rats were extracted and divided into five groups. In groups I and II, teeth were kept in propolis for 60 min and 6 h, respectively; in group III, teeth were kept in milk for 6 h; in group IV, teeth were kept dry for 60 min; and in group V, they were immediately reimplanted. All teeth had their root canals filled with calcium hydroxide paste. Following, teeth were reimplanted in their sockets. After 15 and 60 days, animals were killed and the obtained samples were processed in laboratory for microscopic and morphometric analyzing. The results showed that the occurrence of inflammatory resorption, dental ankylosis and the formation of the connective tissue parallel to the root surface were similar among groups. It could be verified a greater occurrence of replacement resorption in group IV when comparing to other groups. In groups I and IV, the presence of periodontal ligament-like connective tissue was substantially smaller than the other groups. Regarding to the cementum amount over the root, it could be observed that this was present in smaller amount in groups I and IV. Group II was similar to groups III and IV. Therefore, according to the results of this study, the use of propolis as a storage media for maintaining avulsed teeth could be highlighted, and the 6-h period was more appropriate than the 60-min period.

Biocompatibility evaluation of alendronate paste in rat's subcutaneous tissue.

Alendronate is a known inhibitor of root resorption and the development of alendronate paste would enhance its utilization as intracanal medication. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the biocompatibility of experimental alendronate paste in subcutaneous tissue of rats, for utilization in teeth susceptible to root resorption. The study was conducted on 15 male rats, weighing approximately 180-200 grams. The rats' dorsal regions were submitted to one incision on the median region and, laterally to the incision, the subcutaneous tissue was raised and gently dissected for introduction of two tubes, in each rat. The tubes were sealed at one end with gutta-percha and taken as control. The tubes were filled with experimental alendronate paste. The animals were killed at 7, 15 and 45 days after surgery and the specimens were processed in laboratory. The histological sections were stained with hematoxylin-eosin and analyzed by light microscopy. Scores were assigned to the inflammatory process and statistically compared by the Tukey test (P < 0.05). Alendronate paste promoted severe inflammation process at 7 days, with statistically significant difference compared to the control (P < 0.05%). However, at 15 days, there was a regression of inflammation and the presence of connective tissue with collagen fibers, fibroblasts and blood vessels was observed. After 45 days, it was observed the presence of well-organized connective tissue, with collagen fibers and fibroblasts, and few inflammatory cells. No statistical difference was observed between the control and experimental paste at 15 and 45 days. The experimental alendronate paste was considered biocompatible with subcutaneous tissue of rat.

Epidemiological profile of health consultations during the Mozambique 9th National Cultural Festival, August 2016.

INTRODUCTION: The use of mass gatherings as spaces to practice health surveillance has been growing in recent years. In Mozambique, the 9th National Festival of Culture in 2016 was selected for this practice. A specific public health surveillance system to facilitate rapid detection of outbreaks and other health-related events was implemented for this event with real time data collection and analysis. METHODS: A descriptive epidemiological evaluation of all the health consultations that occurred in fixed posts prepared for the event was conducted. The data were collected through electronic mobile system (tablets) in real time, with the aid of a form designed for this purpose and sent directly to the incident command system (ICS). RESULTS: During the event, a total of 355 patients were assisted, 52.3% were female, 87.0% were from Beira city and the artists were the group that most frequently sought health care at 59.4%. The largest number of visits took place on the third day (36.4%). People over 45 years of age were the age group that most frequently sought health care (30.8%). The main provisional diagnoses of those who were attended to during the festival was arterial hypertension (20.3%), followed by febrile syndrome (19.0%), with falls being the most frequent causes of trauma during the festival (60.0%). CONCLUSION: The system of monitoring in real time using mobile technologies proved to be efficient for the monitoring of the main health events during the mass gatherings. This profile of health consultations encourages the health sector to plan strategies and actions geared to the reality of care for this type of event.

Câncer de colo de útero e componentes de saneamento nos municípios do estado do Mato Grosso do Sul: seria uma questão de má qualidade da água? / Cervical cancer and sanitation components in the municipalities of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul: would it be a question of poor water quality?

Resumo Este artigo investiga relações entre a incidência de câncer de colo de útero (ICC) e os componentes e indicadores de qualidade da água nos municípios do Mato Grosso do Sul, entre 2014 e 2017, por correlação estatística (Determinante de Pearson) e espacial (agrupamentos por k-médias). Houve maior resposta estatística de ICC em relação à tarifa média dos serviços de abastecimento praticado (-36,28%) e de água (-34,15%); à quantidade de suas interrupções sistemáticas (28,3%) e paralizações (22,28%); ao consumo médio per capita de água (20,74%) e à quantidade de serviços executados (-17,98%), todas as respostas sob p-valor ≤ 0,001. Em Costa Rica, cidade sob maior ICC média, os agrupamentos espaciais identificaram maior efeito daquelas interrupções (z-valor = 8,741) e das paralizações (z = 7,6097); enquanto em Rochedo, também sob alta ICC, houve maior efeito à incidência de análises com resultados fora do padrão para coliformes totais (z = 8,6803) e turbidez (z = 5,7427), sob correlação estatística de 12,05% (p-valor = 0,032) e 15,18% (p-valor = 0,007), respectivamente. Dados do SISAGUA revelaram a presença de coliformes e de altos níveis de turbidez, por exemplo, em Antônio João e Tacuru, cidades sob altas ICC médias. Recomenda-se maiores investigações sobre as relações aqui apresentadas entre ICC e água.

Abstratct This article investigates relationships between the incidence of cervical cancer (CCI) and the water components and quality indicators, in the municipalities of Mato Grosso do Sul, between 2014 and 2017, by statistical (Pearson's Determinant) and spatial (k-means Clustering) correlation. There was a greater statistical response of CCI in relation to the average tariff of the practiced supply (−36.28%) and water (−34.15%) services; the number of their systematic interruptions (28.3%) and outages (22.28%); the average per capita consumption of water (20.74%); and the number of services performed (−17.98%), all answers under p-value ≤ 0.001. In Costa Rica, city with the highest average CCI, the spatial clustering identified a greater effect of those interruptions (z-value = 8.741) and outages (z = 7.6097); whereas, in Rochedo, also under high CCI, the analyses showed greater effect with non-standard results for total coliforms (z = 8.6803) and turbidity (z = 5.7427), under a statistical correlation of 12.05% (p-value = 0.032) and 15.18% (p-value = 0.007), respectively. Data from SISAGUA revealed the presence of coliforms and high levels of turbidity, for example, in Antônio João and Tacuru, cities with high average ICC. We recommend further investigation into the relationships presented here between CCI and water.

[Outbreak of foodborne disease at a mass event of indigenous peoples in Cuiaba, Mato Grosso, Brazil, in 2013]. / Surto de doença transmitida por alimento em evento de massa de populações indígenas em Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brasil, no ano de 2013.

OBJECTIVE: to report the experience of investigating the outbreak of acute diarrhoea (AD) at the XII Indigenous Games in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 2013. METHODS: data were collected from the Advanced Medical Post's service records of the AD cases, which were defined as 'individual Games participant referring episode of diarrhoea and/or vomiting'; AD attack rates, relative frequencies and measures of the central tendency of sociodemographic and clinical variables, sanitary inspections and results of bromatological samples were calculated. RESULTS: 384 (37%) cases met the definition of AD; the epidemic peaks of the outbreak occurred on the 4th and 7th day of the event and the disease attack rate was 33.5%; sanitary inspection showed evidence of food contamination by coagulase-negative Staphylococci, Bacillus cereus and heat resistant coliforms. CONCLUSION: there an outbreak of AD caused by food contamination.

Effect of zoledronic acid used in the root surface treatment of late replanted teeth: a study in rats.

This study evaluated the use of zoledronic acid, a resorption inhibitor, as a medication for root resorption treatment of late replanted teeth. Twenty-four maxillary right central incisors of rats were avulsed and kept dry for 30 min. Then, the teeth were divided into 2 groups. In group I, root surface was treated with 2% sodium fluoride for 20 min; in group II, 10-6M zoledronic acid solution was used for 20 min. All root canals were filled with calcium hydroxide. Next, teeth were replanted in their respective sockets. After 15 and 60 days post-replantation, the animals were killed and the anatomic pieces were obtained and prepared for microscopic and morphometric analyses. The results showed that zoledronic acid was capable of limiting the occurrence of root resorption and preserving cementum resorption. Further research must be performed to confirm the use of zoledronic acid in root surface treatment of late replanted teeth.

Biocompatibility of acetazolamide pastes in the subcutaneous tissue of rats.

This aim of this study was to investigate the biocompatibility of two experimental acetazolamide (AZ)-based pastes in the subcutaneous tissue of rats. Both pastes contained AZ as the main component in similar concentration. The vehicle in experimental paste 1 was saline, while experimental paste 2 was prepared with propylene glycol. Sixty polyethylene tubes were sealed at one end with gutta-percha (GP), which served as a control. Half of the tubes were filled with paste 1 and half with paste 2. The tubes were implanted in the subcutaneous tissue of 15 rats, being 4 tubes for each animal. The animals were killed 7, 15 and 45 days after surgery and the specimens were processed in laboratory. The histological sections were stained with hematoxylin and eosin and were analyzed by light microscopy. Scores were assigned to level of inflammatory process: 1- none; 2- mild; 3- moderate; 4- severe. The data were analyzed statistically by the Kruskal-Wallis test (p< or =0.05). Paste 1 produced an inflammatory process at 7 days. However, the intensity of this inflammation decreased with time and was nearly absent at 45 days. No statistically significant difference (p>0.05) was observed between the control (GP) and paste 1. However, paste 2 produced inflammatory response at all study periods and differed significantly (p<0.05) from the control. In conclusion, in the present study, the experimental AZ-based paste 1 was considered as biocompatible as the control matrial (GP), while experimental paste 2 was irritating to rat subcutaneous tissue.

Evaluation of the diffusion capacity of calcium hydroxide pastes through the dentinal tubules.

This study aimed to evaluate the diffusion capacity of calcium hydroxide pastes with different vehicles through dentinal tubules. The study was conducted on 60 extracted single-rooted human teeth whose crowns had been removed. The root canals were instrumented and divided into 4 groups according to the vehicle of the calcium hydroxide paste: Group I - distilled water; Group II - propylene glycol; Group III - 0.2% chlorhexidine; Group IV - 2% chlorhexidine. After placement of the root canal dressings, the teeth were sealed and placed in flasks containing deionized water. After 1, 2, 7, 15, 30, 45 and 60 days, the pH of the water was measured to determine the diffusion of calcium hydroxide through the dentinal tubules. The data were recorded and statistically compared by the Tukey test. The results showed that all pastes presented a similar diffusion capacity through dentin. Group IV did not present difference compared to group I. Group II presented difference compared to the other groups, as did Group III. In conclusion, groups I and IV presented a better diffusion capacity through dentin than groups II and III; 2% chlorhexidine can be used as a vehicle in calcium hydroxide pastes.

Avulsion of permanent teeth: analysis of the efficacy of na informative campaign for professionals from elementary schools.

Tooth avulsion is a very common event in children and emergency care procedures are crucial for case prognosis. As anyone at the moment of accident can provide first-aid measures, knowledge of school professionals dealing with children is of paramount importance. An informative campaign about dental trauma was performed in urban schools in the city of Adamantina, São Paulo state, Brazil, in an attempt to educate school professionals about emergency procedures in cases of tooth avulsion. A questionnaire arguing on personal information, tooth avulsion knowledge and personal impressions of the campaign was handed out for evaluation of the informative campaign. Eighty school professionals participated in the survey. Most participants were females (93.75%) aged 41-60 years old (53.75%) with a college degree (77.5%). Time at work ranged from 1-5 years (22.5%). The efficacy of the campaign was considered positive, as 100% of the interviewees replied to the importance of emergency procedures in case of tooth avulsion. In addition, 81.25% of the respondents answered that they would store the avulsed tooth in some storage medium, of which milk was the most frequently mentioned (84.61%). The participants considered the campaign as satisfactory and a region-wide campaign will be accomplished at other schools.

Effect of zoledronic acid used in the root surface treatment of late replanted teeth: a study in rats

This study evaluated the use of zoledronic acid, a resorption inhibitor, as a medication for root resorption treatment of late replanted teeth. Twenty-four maxillary right central incisors of rats were avulsed and kept dry for 30 min. Then, the teeth were divided into 2 groups. In group I, root surface was treated with 2 percent sodium fluoride for 20 min; in group II, 10-6M zoledronic acid solution was used for 20 min. All root canals were filled with calcium hydroxide. Next, teeth were replanted in their respective sockets. After 15 and 60 days post-replantation, the animals were killed and the anatomic pieces were obtained and prepared for microscopic and morphometric analyses. The results showed that zoledronic acid was capable of limiting the occurrence of root resorption and preserving cementum resorption. Further research must be performed to confirm the use of zoledronic acid in root surface treatment of late replanted teeth.

Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o uso do ácido zoledrônico, um inibidor da reabsorção, como medicação para o tratamento da reabsorção radicular em dentes reimplantados tardiamente. Para isso, 24 incisivos centrais superiores direito de ratos foram avulsionados e mantidos a seco por 30 min. A seguir, os dentes foram divididos em 2 grupos. No grupo I, a superfície radicular foi tratada com solução de fluoreto de sódio a 2 por cento por 20 min; no grupo II, foi usada solução de ácido zoledrônico a 10-6M, por 20 min. Todos os canais foram instrumentados e preenchidos com pasta de hidróxido de cálcio. Posteriormente, os dentes foram reimplantados em seus respectivos alvéolos. Após 15 e 60 dias do reimplante, os animais foram mortos e as peças obtidas foram preparadas para análise microscópica e morfométrica. Os resultados demonstraram que o ácido zoledrônico foi capaz de limitar a ocorrência da reabsorção radicular e previniu a reabsorção do cemento. Futuras pesquisas devem ser realizadas para confirmar o uso do ácido zoledrônico para o tratamento da superfície radicular em reimplantes tardios.

Biocompatibility of acetazolamide pastes in the subcutaneous tissue of rats

This aim of this study was to investigate the biocompatibility of two experimental acetazolamide (AZ)-based pastes in the subcutaneous tissue of rats. Both pastes contained AZ as the main component in similar concentration. The vehicle in experimental paste 1 was saline, while experimental paste 2 was prepared with propylene glycol. Sixty polyethylene tubes were sealed at one end with gutta-percha (GP), which served as a control. Half of the tubes were filled with paste 1 and half with paste 2. The tubes were implanted in the subcutaneous tissue of 15 rats, being 4 tubes for each animal. The animals were killed 7, 15 and 45 days after surgery and the specimens were processed in laboratory. The histological sections were stained with hematoxylin and eosin and were analyzed by light microscopy. Scores were assigned to level of inflammatory process: 1- none; 2- mild; 3- moderate; 4- severe. The data were analyzed statistically by the Kruskal-Wallis test (p≤0.05). Paste 1 produced an inflammatory process at 7 days. However, the intensity of this inflammation decreased with time and was nearly absent at 45 days. No statistically significant difference (p>0.05) was observed between the control (GP) and paste 1. However, paste 2 produced inflammatory response at all study periods and differed significantly (p<0.05) from the control. In conclusion, in the present study, the experimental AZ-based paste 1 was considered as biocompatible as the control matrial (GP), while experimental paste 2 was irritating to rat subcutaneous tissue.

Este estudo investigou a biocompatibilidade de pastas experimentais a base de acetazolamida em tecido subcutâneo de rato. Duas pastas foram usadas neste estudo. Ambas continham a acetalozamida como componente principal em concentrações similares. O veículo usado na pasta experimental 1 foi o soro fisiológico e na pasta experimental 2 foi o propilenoglicol. Sessenta tubos de polietileno foram selados em uma das extremidades com guta-percha, que serviu como controle. Metade dos tubos foi preenchida com a pasta 1 e metade com a pasta 2. Os tubos foram introduzidos no tecido subcutâneo de 15 ratos (4 tubos por animal). Aos 7, 15 e 45 dias após a cirurgia, os animais foram sacrificados e os espécimes processados em laboratório. Os cortes histológicos foram corados com hematoxilina e eosina e analisados em microscópio de luz. Escores foram estabelecidos de acordo com a intensidade do processo inflamatório: 1-sem inflamação; 2-discreta; 3-moderada; 4-severa. Os dados obtidos foram comparados estatisticamente através do teste de Kruskal-Wallis (p≤0,05). A pasta 1 promoveu processo inflamatório aos 7 dias. Entretanto, sua intensidade diminuiu com o tempo e estava praticamente ausente aos 45 dias. Não foi observada diferença estatisticamente significante entre o controle (guta-percha) e a pasta 1. Entretanto, a pasta 2 promoveu reação inflamatória em todos os períodos experimentais, com diferença estatisticamente significante em relação ao controle. Assim, a pasta experimental de acetazolamida 1 foi considerada biocompatível como o controle deste trabalho. Já a pasta experimental 2 foi irritante aos tecidos.

Evaluation of the diffusion capacity of calcium hydroxide pastes through the dentinal tubules

This study aimed to evaluate the diffusion capacity of calcium hydroxide pastes with different vehicles through dentinal tubules. The study was conducted on 60 extracted single-rooted human teeth whose crowns had been removed. The root canals were instrumented and divided into 4 groups according to the vehicle of the calcium hydroxide paste: Group I - distilled water; Group II - propylene glycol; Group III - 0.2 percent chlorhexidine; Group IV - 2 percent chlorhexidine. After placement of the root canal dressings, the teeth were sealed and placed in flasks containing deionized water. After 1, 2, 7, 15, 30, 45 and 60 days, the pH of the water was measured to determine the diffusion of calcium hydroxide through the dentinal tubules. The data were recorded and statistically compared by the Tukey test. The results showed that all pastes presented a similar diffusion capacity through dentin. Group IV did not present difference compared to group I. Group II presented difference compared to the other groups, as did Group III. In conclusion, groups I and IV presented a better diffusion capacity through dentin than groups II and III; 2 percent chlorhexidine can be used as a vehicle in calcium hydroxide pastes.

Avulsion of permanent teeth: analysis of the efficacy of na informative campaign for professionals from elementary schools

Tooth avulsion is a very common event in children and emergency care procedures are crucial for case prognosis. As anyone at the moment of accident can provide first-aid measures, knowledge of school professionals dealing with children is of paramount importance. An informative campaign about dental trauma was performed in urban schools in the city of Adamantina, São Paulo state, Brazil, in an attempt to educate school professionals about emergency procedures in cases of tooth avulsion. A questionnaire arguing on personal information, tooth avulsion knowledge and personal impressions of the campaign was handed out for evaluation of the informative campaign. Eighty school professionals participated in the survey. Most participants were females (93.75 percent) aged 41-60 years old (53.75 percent) with a college degree (77.5 percent). Time at work ranged from 1-5 years (22.5 percent). The efficacy of the campaign was considered positive, as 100 percent of the interviewees replied to the importance of emergency procedures in case of tooth avulsion. In addition, 81.25 percent of the respondents answered that they would store the avulsed tooth in some storage medium, of which milk was the most frequently mentioned (84.61 percent). The participants considered the campaign as satisfactory and a region-wide campaign will be accomplished at other schools.

Fortalecimento das vantagens competitivas de Bio-Manguinhos no âmbito da inovação tecnológica de vacinas decorrentes da exposição à competição internacional / Strengthening the competitive advantages of Bio-Manguinhos in the technological innovation of vaccines from exposure to international competition

É importante compreender que para melhorar a questão da saúde pública é necessário produzir produtos com qualidade e em quantidade para atender às demandas públicas nacionais e internacionais. Para isso, é preciso desenvolver o complexo produtivo de bens e serviços de saúde. Diante da pressão do ambiente político e institucional em que o complexo econômico industrial da saúde está inserido, associado à necessidade de geração de novos produtos e da incerteza decorrente da globalização, a inovação tecnológica torna-se hoje elemento essencial para a obtenção de vantagem competitiva e sobrevivência das empresas. No caso de Bio-Manguinhos, o aprimoramento do controle e processos de produção da vacina febre amarela, com vista a atender os pré-requisitos necessários para a obtenção da certificação internacional, contribuiu significativamente para o fortalecimento das vantagens competitivas da organização. Em 2001, Bio-Manguinhos foi certificado pela Organização Mundial da Saúde para exportar a vacina febre amarela 5 e 50 doses. A certificação internacional foi obtida devido ao planejamento de longo prazo e à implementação de um rigoroso sistema de garantia da qualidade. Foram a melhoria e aperfeiçoamento dos processos de controle de qualidade e dos procedimentos de produção, que proporcionaram a entrada de Bio-Manguinhos no mercado externo de vacinas. Com a certificação, Bio-Manguinhos alcançou o reconhecimento mundial pela sua qualidade, garantindo com isso a sua competitividade no setor. Este trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar o ganho que a unidade obteve em função do procedimento para se obter esta certificação - processo esse chamado de pré qualificação - e o impacto da certificação internacional em inovações de processos, produtos e estrutura organizacional.

It is important to understand that in order to improve the public health system it is necessary to produce high quality products and in quantities to meet the national and international public demand. For this, we must develop and innovate in the goods andhealth services production complex.Under the pressure of political and institutional environment in which the health and economic-industrial complex is in, with the need to introduce new products and the uncertainty concerning globalization, technological innovation is nowadays essential to achieve competitive advantage and for survival of the companies. Regarding Bio-Manguinhos, the improvement of the control and production processes ofyellow fever vaccine, in order to meet the pre-requisites necessary for obtaining the international certification, contributed significantly for the strengthening of internal competitive advantages. In 2001, Bio-Manguinhos was certified by the World Health Organization to export yellow fever vaccine 5 and 50 doses. The international certification was obtained due to longterm planning and the implementation of a rigorous quality system. It was with the improvement and development of quality control and production procedures, which provided the access of Bio-Manguinhos in the global vaccine market. With the certification, Bio-Manguinhos has achieved worldwide recognition for its quality, ensuring its competitiveness in the sector. The objective of this study was to evaluate the gain that Bio-Manguinhos obtained due to the certification procedure – this process is also known as pre-qualification - and theimpact of international certification in innovating processes, products and organizational structure.