Analysis of the film thickness of a root canal sealer following three obturation techniques

O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma análise quantitativa da espessura da linha de cimento endodôntico formada por três técnicas de obturação. Trinta incisivos centrais superiores humanos foram selecionados e acessados de modo convencional. Uma lima nº 15 K-Flexofile foi usada para a verificação da patência foraminal e para determinação do comprimento de trabalho, que foi estabelecido a 1 mm aquém do forame apical. Os canais foram preparados até a lima nº 45. Hipoclorito de sódio a 5,25% foi usado durante toda a instrumentação. Os dentes foram divididos em 3 grupos e obturados pelos seguintes critérios: G1 - condensação lateral; G2 - compressão hidraúlica e G3 - onda de condensação. Os dentes foram seccionados e analisados nos terços cervical, médio e apical. A espessura do filme de cimento foi determinada por um processo semi-automático de análise e processamento digital de imagens realizado no software KS 400. O tratamento estatístico foi realizado com teste de Wilcox, que revelou diferenças significantes entre G3 e G1 e entre G3 e G2, sendo p £ 0,05. Não houve diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre G1 e G2. De um modo geral, a compressão hidraúlica (G2) e condensação lateral (G1) revelaram uma maior espessura do filme de cimento. A menor espessura do filme de cimento obtida pela técnica de onda de condensação tende a melhorar a performance clínica dessa técnica em relação às outras testadas.The aim of this study was to obtain a quantitative analysis of the film thickness of a root canal sealer formed after filling by three different techniques. Thirty human maxillary incisors were selected and access cavities were prepared using high-speed diamond stones and water spray. A size #15 K-Flexofile was introduced in the canal of each specimen until it was seen just at the apical foramen. The working length was determined to be 1 mm short of that position and the canals were prepared to an apical size of #45 K-Flexofile. Copious irrigation with 5.25% NaOCl (sodium hypochlorite) was used during and after instrumentation. The samples were divided into three groups and obturated as follows: G1 - lateral condensation, G2 - lateral condensation with an accessory cone, and G3 - continuous wave of condensation. The samples were evaluated in the cervical, middle and apical thirds. The film thickness of the root canal sealer was measured through a microscopic evaluation. Statistical analysis was obtained using the Wilcox test. Statistical analysis showed significant differences between G3 and G1, G3 and G2 (p < 0.05). In general, the lowest film thickness was observed in the continuous wave of condensation (G3). Lateral condensation with an accessory cone (G2) and lateral condensation (G1) demonstrated poorer results in this study, showing a higher film thickness. The small film thickness of the sealer obtained by the continuous wave of condensation technique may increase the clinical performance of this technique

Oral granular cell tumor: a study of twelve cases in a Brazilian population

Objectives: Analyze clinic and epidemiological aspects of all Oral Granular cell tumor (GCT) during a 5-year period in a Brazilian population. Study design: clinical and treatment outcome data of patients with oral GCT seen at the Division of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Ceara, Brazil, between January 2001 and December 2005 were reviewed. Results: during the analyzed period, 6231 oral lesions were collected from files of different anatomo-pathology laboratories situated in the state of Ceara, Brazil. Of all cases, only 12 of GCT were diagnosed. The lesion was more common in female patients, with a mean age of 40.8 years, occurring mainly in tongue. Conclusion: Oral GCT is a rare and infrequent lesion in this population, and affects more female in the third, fourth a fifth decade of life. Clinical significance: Although it is a rare occurrence in the oral cavity, the clinician must know about its occurrence and should include GCT in the differential diagnose of certain lesions especially when situated in tongu

Uso da metodologia REML/BLUP para seleção de genótipos de laranjeira-doce

The objective of this work was to select superior sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) genotypes with higher yield potential based on data from eight harvests, using the residual or restricted maximum likelihood/best linear unbiased prediction (REML/BLUP) methodology. The experiment was carried out from 2002 to 2008 and in 2010 in the municipality of Rio Branco, in the state of Acre, Brazil. Analyzes of deviance were performed to test the significance of the components of variance according to the random effects of the used model, and parameters were estimated from individual genotypic and phenotypic variances. A selection intensity of 20% was adopted regarding genotypic selection, i.e., only the best 11 of the 55 genotypes tested were selected. The estimates of the genetic parameters show the existence of genetic variability and the selection potential of the studied sweet orange genotypes. The genotypic correlation between harvests is of low magnitude, except for the variable average fruit mass, and, as a reflex, there is a change in the ordering of the genotypes. Genotypes 5, 48, 19, 14, and 47 stand out as being the most productive, and, therefore, are the most suitable for selection purposes. Genotypes 14 and 47 show superior performance for the character set evaluated.O objetivo deste trabalho foi selecionar genótipos superiores de laranjeira-doce (Citrus sinensis) com maior potencial produtivo com base em dados de oito safras, com uso da metodologia “residual or restricted maximum likelihood/best linear unbiased prediction” (REML/BLUP). O experimento foi realizado de 2002 a 2008 e em 2010, no município de Rio Branco, no estado do Acre, Brasil. Análises de deviance foram realizadas para testar a significância dos componentes da variância de acordo com os efeitos aleatórios do modelo utilizado, e os parâmetros foram estimados a partir das variâncias genotípicas e fenotípicas individuais. Foi adotada uma intensidade de seleção de 20% em relação à seleção genotípica, ou seja, apenas os melhores 11 dos 55 genótipos testados foram selecionados. As estimativas dos parâmetros genéticos mostram a existência de variabilidade genética e o potencial de seleção dos genótipos de laranjeira-doce estudados. A correlação genotípica entre as safras é de baixa magnitude, exceto para a variável massa média dos frutos, e, como reflexo, há uma mudança na ordenação dos genótipos. Os genótipos 5, 48, 19, 14 e 47 se destacam como os mais produtivos e, portanto, são os mais adequados para fins de seleção. Os genótipos 14 e 47 apresentam desempenho superior para o conjunto de caracteres avaliados

Citrus Industry in Brazil with Emphasis on Tropical Areas

This chapter is a review on citrus-producing areas in Brazil with emphasis on the tropical zone. Considering the degrees of latitude, the citrus industry can be classified into four major regions: (1) South, represented by the State of Rio Grande de Sul with temperate climate; (2) São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Paraná States in the central part of the country, where the major citrus-processing industries are established under subtropical conditions; (3) Amazon basin, the northern part of Brazil around the Equator; and (4) Northeast, the typical tropical region. For each region, data are presented as to the geographical position, climate and soils, area harvested production volume and yield. A strong climatic influence on fruit quality can be observed. There is a tendency for fruits to be smaller in size, but with a longer maturation and life periods on the trees, as they are produced at increasing distances from the equator

Oral health aspects in sporadic and familial primary hyperparathyroidism

Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) is the third most common endocrinopathy, affecting 1-3% of postmenopausal women, with a total incidence of 21.6 cases per 100,000 people in the adult population. This study aimed to analyze the oral health and related a

SISTEMA DE PRODUÇÃO DE MUDAS EM HÍBRIDOS INTERESPECÍFICOS ENTRE CAIAUÉ E DENDÊ

The objective of this study was to evaluate three systems of seedling production of interspecific hybrids of American oil palm and African oil palm (HIE), difference between 12 sib progenies of BRS Manicoré cultivar and the interaction between these two factors. The production systems were evaluated: (i) two-stage nursery with the initial shading (conventional system), (ii) two-stage nursery without shading and (iii) one-stage nursery without shading. The variables evaluated were plant height, number of leaves and stem diameter at 106, 191 and 393 days after sowing. In all variables and periods analyzed, the genotype and environmental factors were significant to F test, but the interaction genotype x environment was not significant. The best development of seedlings in the nursery production system occurred in one-step nursery without shading. The two stages nursery with shading in pre-nursery, which is currently the most widely adopted, resulted in lower seedling development.O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar três sistemas de produção de mudas de híbridos interespecíficos (HIE) entre caiaué e dendê, diferença entre 12 progênies de irmãos germanos do cultivar BRS Manicoré e a interação entre esses dois fatores. Os sistemas de produção avaliados foram: (i) viveiro de dois estágios com sombreamento inicial (sistema convencional); (ii) viveiro de dois estágios sem sombreamento inicial e (iii) viveiro de um estágio sem sombreamento inicial. Foram avaliadas as variáveis altura da planta, número de folhas e diâmetro do coleto aos 106, 191 e 393 dias após a semeadura. Em todas as variáveis e épocas analisadas, os fatores genótipo e ambiente foram significativos e o fator inteiração genótipo x ambiente não foi significativo pelo teste F. O melhor desenvolvimento das mudas no viveiro ocorreu no sistema de produção de uma fase sem sombreamento inicial. O viveiro de duas fases com sombreamento inicial, que é atualmente o mais adotado, resultou em menor desenvolvimento das mudas

Localização geográfica de acessos do banco ativo de germoplasma de camucamuzeiro (Myrciaria dubia H.B.K. McVaugh) da Embrapa Amazônia Oriental

The aim of this study was to locate and map the locations of sampling arrays in plants that gave rise to accessions that make up the Active Germplasm Bank of camucamuzeiro of Embrapa Amazônia Oriental. The accessions were coming from seed collection from natural populations in areas located on the shores of the Javari and Jandiatuba rivers, tributaries of the Solimões river (AM), and Tapajós and Trombetas rivers (PA). It was collected about two pounds of fruit per plant, in all plants of the population sampled, representing matrices of GermBank accessions. The documentation and the record collection of GermBank used in the making of the map showed that there was only a marking point in GPS for each collection site, is only three points. Thus, there is no exact position of each parent plant, but a reference point from which samples were collected in trees around this point. Map the locations of collection from camucamuzeiro accessions will allow the study of the genetic diversity of these materials, ensuring the maintenance of security and traceability of access matrices in case of replacement. Furthermore, this study allows for expansion of the collection sites for new samples, increasing the genetic variability of the GermBank.Pages: 4280-428

Parental selection for the formation of interspecific hybrid populations of oil palm

The objective of this work was to select families with superior performance and large genetic variability for diallel crosses for potential use in the pre-breeding of oil palm. The experiment consisted of 42 full-sib families divided into three trials with 16 families and 3 witnesses in common in randomized blocks, with four blocks and 12 plants per block. The characteristics evaluated in the experiment were number of bunches per plant (NBP), bunch weight per plant (BWP) and bunch average weight per plant (BAW). The estimation of variance components showed that there was greater genetic variance within families than between families. The heritability for all traits was high, above 0.75, and the coefficient of environmental variation was low to moderate for all traits (between 4 and 13). Tocher’s method separated families into seven groups, whereas the UPGMA method identified six groups. To use the best families in diallel crosses, families 15, 14, 22, 21, 28, 37, 33 and 39 were selected based on individual performance as determined by the Scott-Knott test and genetic diversity by grouping.O objetivo deste trabalho foi selecionar famílias com desempenho superior e ampla variabilidade genética para cruzamentos dialelos e com potencial utilização no pré-melhoramento de dendê. O experimento consistiu em 42 famílias de irmãos completos, divididas em três ensaios com 16 famílias e 3 testemunhas comuns, sendo estes em delineamento em blocos ao acaso com quatro blocos, e 12 plantas por bloco. As características avaliadas no experimento foram número de cachos por planta (NCP), produção de cachos por planta (PCP) e peso médio de cacho (PMC). Com estimação dos componentes de variância verificou-se que existe uma maior variância genética dentro de famílias do que entre famílias. A herdabilidade para todas as características foram altas, acima de 0,75 e o coeficiente de variação ambiental encontrado para todas as características foi de baixo a moderado (entre 4 e 13). As famílias foram separadas em sete grupos pelo método de Tocher e em seis grupos com o método UPGMA. Visando a utilização das melhores famílias em cruzamentos dialelos, as famílias 15, 14, 22, 21, 28, 37, 33 e 39 foram selecionadas com base na performance individual, através do teste de Scott-Knott, e diversidade genética através do agrupamento