10 research outputs found

    Grau de conversão, temperatura de transição vítrea, microdureza e resistência ao impacto de uma resina acrílica quimicamente ativada submetida a diferentes condições de polimerização

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    O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a influência de diferentes condições de polimerização sobre: microdureza Knoop, resistência ao impacto, grau de conversão e temperatura de transição vítrea (Tg) de uma resina acrílica quimicamente ativada (Jet - Artigos Odontológicos Clássico Ltda.). O material foi polimerizado de acordo com as seguintes condições: grupo 1, as amostras foram polimerizadas em contato com o ar, durante 1h, sob temperatura e pressão ambiente; grupo 2, após a polimerização da resina em contato com o ar, durante 1h, sob temperatura e pressão ambiente, a mesma foi submetida a um ciclo adicional de aquecimento em forno de microondas, durante 3 min, a 500W; grupo 3, as amostras foram polimerizadas em água, sob pressão de 20 psi, em uma temperatura de 50°C, durante 15 minutos. Para o ensaio de microdureza Knoop, foram confeccionados sete corpos-de-prova, para cada um dos três grupos experimentais. O corpo-de-prova consistiu de uma placa de resina acrílica quimicamente ativada, com grampos, simulando aparelhos ortodônticos removíveis. Dos sete corpos-de-prova, de cada grupo, dois também foram utilizados para a determinação do grau de conversão e Tg, através da Calorimetria Exploratória Diferencial (DSC). Para o ensaio de resistência ao impacto, foram confeccionados 12 corpos-de-prova para cada grupo, com dimensões de 64,00x10,00x3,20mm. Os resultados mostraram diferenças entre os grupos, através da ANOVA e do teste de Tukey (p ≤ 0,01), apresentando maiores valores de microdureza para o grupo 3, seguido dos grupos 2 e 1. Para o ensaio de resistência ao impacto, os valores obtidos para as amostras do grupo 3 foram superiores aos demais grupos, não havendo diferença estatística entre os grupos 1 e 2 O grau de conversão e Tg foram avaliados de forma descritiva, apresentando um padrão de comportamento coerente com as demais propriedades, ou seja, o grupo 3 apresentou valores mais altos de grau de conversão e Tg, seguido pelos grupos 2 e 1. Os resultados deste trabalho indicam que o melhor comportamento clínico poderá ser esperado do grupo submetido à polimerização em água a 50°C, sob pressão de 20 psi (grupo 3), seguido do grupo 2 (com ciclo adicional em microondas) e, por fim, pelo grupo 1 (polimerizado ao ar)

    Grau de conversão, temperatura de transição vítrea, microdureza e resistência ao impacto de uma resina acrílica quimicamente ativada submetida a diferentes condições de polimerização

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    O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a influência de diferentes condições de polimerização sobre: microdureza Knoop, resistência ao impacto, grau de conversão e temperatura de transição vítrea (Tg) de uma resina acrílica quimicamente ativada (Jet - Artigos Odontológicos Clássico Ltda.). O material foi polimerizado de acordo com as seguintes condições: grupo 1, as amostras foram polimerizadas em contato com o ar, durante 1h, sob temperatura e pressão ambiente; grupo 2, após a polimerização da resina em contato com o ar, durante 1h, sob temperatura e pressão ambiente, a mesma foi submetida a um ciclo adicional de aquecimento em forno de microondas, durante 3 min, a 500W; grupo 3, as amostras foram polimerizadas em água, sob pressão de 20 psi, em uma temperatura de 50°C, durante 15 minutos. Para o ensaio de microdureza Knoop, foram confeccionados sete corpos-de-prova, para cada um dos três grupos experimentais. O corpo-de-prova consistiu de uma placa de resina acrílica quimicamente ativada, com grampos, simulando aparelhos ortodônticos removíveis. Dos sete corpos-de-prova, de cada grupo, dois também foram utilizados para a determinação do grau de conversão e Tg, através da Calorimetria Exploratória Diferencial (DSC). Para o ensaio de resistência ao impacto, foram confeccionados 12 corpos-de-prova para cada grupo, com dimensões de 64,00x10,00x3,20mm. Os resultados mostraram diferenças entre os grupos, através da ANOVA e do teste de Tukey (p ≤ 0,01), apresentando maiores valores de microdureza para o grupo 3, seguido dos grupos 2 e 1. Para o ensaio de resistência ao impacto, os valores obtidos para as amostras do grupo 3 foram superiores aos demais grupos, não havendo diferença estatística entre os grupos 1 e 2 O grau de conversão e Tg foram avaliados de forma descritiva, apresentando um padrão de comportamento coerente com as demais propriedades, ou seja, o grupo 3 apresentou valores mais altos de grau de conversão e Tg, seguido pelos grupos 2 e 1. Os resultados deste trabalho indicam que o melhor comportamento clínico poderá ser esperado do grupo submetido à polimerização em água a 50°C, sob pressão de 20 psi (grupo 3), seguido do grupo 2 (com ciclo adicional em microondas) e, por fim, pelo grupo 1 (polimerizado ao ar)

    Impacted permanent incisors associated with compound odontoma

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    Odontomas are the most common odontogenic tumours of the maxillary bones, characterised by a slow growth and benign behaviour. They are usually small, asymptomatic and diagnosed after routine radiographic examination. The aim of this study was to report a case of a compound odontoma in the anterior maxilla of a 7-year-old girl, which was causing the impaction of the maxillary right central and lateral incisors, as well as the prolonged retention of the corresponding primary teeth. We also aimed to review the literature about these tumours, since they are not part of the dentist's day-to-day clinical practice. The clinical and radiographic features, the diagnosis and treatment of the case were discussed in this work

    Immunolocalization of FGF-2 and VEGF in rat periodontal ligament during experimental tooth movement

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    OBJECTIVE: This article aimed at identifying the expression of fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the tension and pressure areas of rat periodontal ligament, in different periods of experimental orthodontic tooth movement. METHODS: An orthodontic force of 0.5 N was applied to the upper right first molar of 18 male Wistar rats for periods of 3 (group I), 7 (group II) and 14 days (group III). The counter-side first molar was used as a control. The animals were euthanized at the aforementioned time periods, and their maxillary bone was removed and fixed. After demineralization, the specimens were histologically processed and embedded in paraffin. FGF-2 and VEGF expressions were studied through immunohistochemistry and morphological analysis. RESULTS: The experimental side showed a higher expression of both FGF-2 and VEGF in all groups, when compared with the control side (P < 0.05). Statistically significant differences were also found between the tension and pressure areas in the experimental side. CONCLUSION: Both FGF-2 and VEGF are expressed in rat periodontal tissue. Additionally, these growth factors are upregulated when orthodontic forces are applied, thereby suggesting that they play an important role in changes that occur in periodontal tissue during orthodontic movement

    NEOTROPICAL XENARTHRANS: a data set of occurrence of xenarthran species in the Neotropics

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    Xenarthrans—anteaters, sloths, and armadillos—have essential functions for ecosystem maintenance, such as insect control and nutrient cycling, playing key roles as ecosystem engineers. Because of habitat loss and fragmentation, hunting pressure, and conflicts with domestic dogs, these species have been threatened locally, regionally, or even across their full distribution ranges. The Neotropics harbor 21 species of armadillos, 10 anteaters, and 6 sloths. Our data set includes the families Chlamyphoridae (13), Dasypodidae (7), Myrmecophagidae (3), Bradypodidae (4), and Megalonychidae (2). We have no occurrence data on Dasypus pilosus (Dasypodidae). Regarding Cyclopedidae, until recently, only one species was recognized, but new genetic studies have revealed that the group is represented by seven species. In this data paper, we compiled a total of 42,528 records of 31 species, represented by occurrence and quantitative data, totaling 24,847 unique georeferenced records. The geographic range is from the southern United States, Mexico, and Caribbean countries at the northern portion of the Neotropics, to the austral distribution in Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. Regarding anteaters, Myrmecophaga tridactyla has the most records (n = 5,941), and Cyclopes sp. have the fewest (n = 240). The armadillo species with the most data is Dasypus novemcinctus (n = 11,588), and the fewest data are recorded for Calyptophractus retusus (n = 33). With regard to sloth species, Bradypus variegatus has the most records (n = 962), and Bradypus pygmaeus has the fewest (n = 12). Our main objective with Neotropical Xenarthrans is to make occurrence and quantitative data available to facilitate more ecological research, particularly if we integrate the xenarthran data with other data sets of Neotropical Series that will become available very soon (i.e., Neotropical Carnivores, Neotropical Invasive Mammals, and Neotropical Hunters and Dogs). Therefore, studies on trophic cascades, hunting pressure, habitat loss, fragmentation effects, species invasion, and climate change effects will be possible with the Neotropical Xenarthrans data set. Please cite this data paper when using its data in publications. We also request that researchers and teachers inform us of how they are using these data

    Ticagrelor in patients with diabetes and stable coronary artery disease with a history of previous percutaneous coronary intervention (THEMIS-PCI) : a phase 3, placebo-controlled, randomised trial

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    Background: Patients with stable coronary artery disease and diabetes with previous percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), particularly those with previous stenting, are at high risk of ischaemic events. These patients are generally treated with aspirin. In this trial, we aimed to investigate if these patients would benefit from treatment with aspirin plus ticagrelor. Methods: The Effect of Ticagrelor on Health Outcomes in diabEtes Mellitus patients Intervention Study (THEMIS) was a phase 3 randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, done in 1315 sites in 42 countries. Patients were eligible if 50 years or older, with type 2 diabetes, receiving anti-hyperglycaemic drugs for at least 6 months, with stable coronary artery disease, and one of three other mutually non-exclusive criteria: a history of previous PCI or of coronary artery bypass grafting, or documentation of angiographic stenosis of 50% or more in at least one coronary artery. Eligible patients were randomly assigned (1:1) to either ticagrelor or placebo, by use of an interactive voice-response or web-response system. The THEMIS-PCI trial comprised a prespecified subgroup of patients with previous PCI. The primary efficacy outcome was a composite of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, or stroke (measured in the intention-to-treat population). Findings: Between Feb 17, 2014, and May 24, 2016, 11 154 patients (58% of the overall THEMIS trial) with a history of previous PCI were enrolled in the THEMIS-PCI trial. Median follow-up was 3·3 years (IQR 2·8–3·8). In the previous PCI group, fewer patients receiving ticagrelor had a primary efficacy outcome event than in the placebo group (404 [7·3%] of 5558 vs 480 [8·6%] of 5596; HR 0·85 [95% CI 0·74–0·97], p=0·013). The same effect was not observed in patients without PCI (p=0·76, p interaction=0·16). The proportion of patients with cardiovascular death was similar in both treatment groups (174 [3·1%] with ticagrelor vs 183 (3·3%) with placebo; HR 0·96 [95% CI 0·78–1·18], p=0·68), as well as all-cause death (282 [5·1%] vs 323 [5·8%]; 0·88 [0·75–1·03], p=0·11). TIMI major bleeding occurred in 111 (2·0%) of 5536 patients receiving ticagrelor and 62 (1·1%) of 5564 patients receiving placebo (HR 2·03 [95% CI 1·48–2·76], p<0·0001), and fatal bleeding in 6 (0·1%) of 5536 patients with ticagrelor and 6 (0·1%) of 5564 with placebo (1·13 [0·36–3·50], p=0·83). Intracranial haemorrhage occurred in 33 (0·6%) and 31 (0·6%) patients (1·21 [0·74–1·97], p=0·45). Ticagrelor improved net clinical benefit: 519/5558 (9·3%) versus 617/5596 (11·0%), HR=0·85, 95% CI 0·75–0·95, p=0·005, in contrast to patients without PCI where it did not, p interaction=0·012. Benefit was present irrespective of time from most recent PCI. Interpretation: In patients with diabetes, stable coronary artery disease, and previous PCI, ticagrelor added to aspirin reduced cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke, although with increased major bleeding. In that large, easily identified population, ticagrelor provided a favourable net clinical benefit (more than in patients without history of PCI). This effect shows that long-term therapy with ticagrelor in addition to aspirin should be considered in patients with diabetes and a history of PCI who have tolerated antiplatelet therapy, have high ischaemic risk, and low bleeding risk
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