Oral fungal microflora associated with implant-supported VS. mucous-supported dentures

Poster presented at the 1st International Congress of CiiEM - From Basic Sciences to Clinical Research, 27-28 November 2015, Egas Moniz, Caparica, Portugal

Changes in oral microflora in prosthetic patients on hygiene protocol

Poster presented at the 1st International Congress of CiiEM - From Basic Sciences to Clinical Research, 27-28 November 2015, Egas Moniz, Caparica, Portugal

Association between temporomandibular disorders, postural behavior and violin/viola playing

Poster presented at the 96th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR (IADR Pan European Regional Congress). 25-28 July 2018, LondonN/

HPLC quantitative determination of acrylic monomers released from resins used in dental restoration

Poster presented at the First International Congress of CiiEM - From Basic Sciences To Clinical Research. Egas Moniz, Caparica, Portugal, 27-28 November 201

In vitro comparative study of microhardness and flexural strength of acrylic resins used in removable dentures

Communication abstract: Proceedings of the 5th International Congress of CiiEM - Reducing inequalities in Health and Society, held at Egas Moniz’ University Campus in Monte de Caparica, Almada, from June 16th to 18th, 2021.This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.Polymethylmethacrylate is the material of choice for prosthetic bases. Depending on the type of polymerization, acrylic resins may present some mechanical weaknesses that may lead to the failure of a prosthesis. The microhardness and flexural strength of a dental material determine its applicability. The objective of the present investigation was to evaluate the in vitro Knoop microhardness and flexural strength of a thermopolymerizable (Probase Hot) and an autopolymerizable (Probase Cold) resin, according to ISO 20759-1: 2013.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

A arqueologia no Instituto de Coimbra vista através da correspondência postal recebida

O Instituto de Coimbra foi uma academia científica e literária fundada em 1852, tendo a sua última acta registada em 1985. Tratava-se de uma academia multi-disciplinar criada para prosseguir activamente o desenvolvimento do Saber nas mais variadas áreas da Ciência e da Literatura, em linha com o espírito da época. A presente dissertação propõe-se abordar a área de Arqueologia no Instituto de Coimbra através da correspondência postal recebida por aquela instituição. Nessa medida, começaremos por fazer uma pequena resenha histórica e orgânica do Instituto de Coimbra e da sua secção de arqueologia. Falaremos depois nos congressos luso-espanhóis para o progresso das ciências e do papel do Instituto de Coimbra na organização dos mesmos. Será também apresentada uma pequena biografia de cada um dos arqueólogos que se corresponderam com o Instituto de Coimbra, seguindo-se por último a análise das cartas e bilhetes postais em questão.The Instituto de Coimbra was a scientific and literary academy funded in 1852 and having the last registered meeting minute in 1985. It was a multidisciplinary academy created to actively seek the development of Knowledge in the various fields of Science and Literature, aligned with the spirit of that time. The following essay proposes to address the issue of the Archeology in the Instituto de Coimbra through the postal correspondence received by that institution. From that perspective we will begin by presenting a small historical and organic review of the Instituto de Coimbra and its section of archeology. We will then talk about the Portuguese and Spanish joint congresses for the progress of Science and the role of the Instituto de Coimbra in the organization of those meetings. It will also be presented a small biography of each one of the archeologists that sent postal mail to the Instituto de Coimbra, followed lastly by the analysis of the letters and postal cards in question

Revisiting peri-implant soft tissue - histopathological study of the peri-implant soft tissue

Released by the publisher under the “Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License”, enabling the unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction of the published article in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited."Peri-implant soft tissues are essential for osseointegration. The peri-implant mucosa may lack vascular supply, and histological observation, even without plaque, shows the presence of inflammatory cells. The objectives of this study were to assess the histopathological changes of the epithelium and connective tissue around the implant. Twenty patients of both genders were studied. Twelve weeks after implant placement, fragments of peri-implant gingival sulcus were harvested and processed for light microscopy. Group I (10): without clinical inflammatory signs (control); Group II (10): with clinical inflammatory signs. Histopathological parameters were analyzed and classified in 3 grades: mild, moderate or severe (grade 1, 2 or 3). Control group showed only slight changes, grade 1. In group II we found edema with moderate to severe cellular and nuclear changes. There are more women than men with all grades of inflammation. All patients with moderate edema are male and all patients with severe edema are female. A significant association (p=0.007) exists between these two variables. Significant differences were found when comparing the degree of inflammation with nuclear alterations (p=0.001) and the same results when comparing the degree of edema and nuclear changes (p<0.001). This study demonstrates that clinical examination can be used, with a small margin of error, to monitor and control the state of the peri-implant mucosa. In clinics the predisposition of female patients to greater degree of edema and inflammation should be accounted for.

Sleep bruxism: the complexity of a definitive diagnosis – case report

Communication abstract: Fourth International Congress of CiiEM: Health, Well-Being and Ageing in the 21st Century, held in the Egas Moniz University Campus at Monte de Caparica, Portugal, from 3–5 June 2019.This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Contributos da telerreabilitação respiratória para a prática clínica em pandemia. Uma reflexão

Introduction: The assistance activity of respiratory rehabilitation was, in most countries, interrupted due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19. COVID-19 is a multisystem disease that can progress to acute respiratory failure syndrome, which can lead to serious sequelae. It is estimated that the survivors' sequelae could dominate clinicalpractice for years to come.Objective: To identify the main contributions to clinical practice in Respiratory Telerehabilitation in Pandemic.Methodology: Critical-reflective methodology, in which contributions from selected articles.Reflection Development: Starting early the post-hospital rehabilitation, before patients develop severe or limited ventilatory incapacity, is extremely important. Respiratory rehabilitation is an ongoing iterative process that requiresfrequent monitoring of the patient's functional capacity, used to guide and adjust treatment and care based on their progress. Its objectives are to reduce complications, minimize disability, preserve functionality, improve symptomsof dyspnea, anxiety, depression and improve quality of life. Telehealth and Telerehabilitation can be essential tools in providing care to these people.Conclusion: Telehealth and Telerehabilitation as digital practice tools can be fundamental allies in the implementation of respiratory rehabilitation programs, not only in times of suspension of in-person care activities, but also in order to improve access to differentiated health care and management of health resources.Introducción: La actividad asistencial de rehabilitación respiratoria se vio, en la mayoría de los países, interrumpida debido a la pandemia provocada por COVID-19. COVID-19 es una enfermedad multisistémica que puede progresar a un síndrome de insuficiencia respiratoria aguda, lo que puede dar lugar a secuelas graves. Se estima que las secuelas de los supervivientes podrían llegar a dominar la práctica clínica durante los próximos años.Objetivo: Identificar los principales aportes a la práctica clínica en la Pandemia de Telerehabilitación Respiratoria.Metodología: Metodología crítico-reflexiva, en la que se integraron aportes de artículos selecionados.Desarrollo de la reflexión: Es extremadamente importante comenzar la rehabilitación poshospitalaria tempranamente, antes de que los pacientes desarrollen una incapacidad respiratoria grave o limitada. La rehabilitación respiratoria es un proceso iterativo continuo que requiere un control frecuente de la capacidadfuncional del paciente, que se utiliza para guiar y ajustar el tratamiento y la atención en función de su progreso. Sus objetivos son reducir las complicaciones, minimizar la discapacidad, preservar la funcionalidad, mejorar los síntomasde disnea, ansiedad, depresión y mejorar la calidad de vida. La telesalud y la telerehabilitación pueden ser herramientas esenciales para brindar atención a estas personas.Conclusión: Telesalud y Telerrehabilitación como herramientas de práctica digital pueden ser aliados fundamentales en la implementación de programas de rehabilitación respiratoria, no solo en tiempos de suspensión de las actividades de atención presencial, sino también para mejorar el acceso a la atención diferenciada de salud y la gestión de los recursos de salud.Introdução: A atividade assistencial de reabilitação respiratória foi, na maior parte dos países, interrompida devidoà Pandemia por COVID-19. A COVID-19 é uma doença multissistémica que pode evoluir para síndrome de insuficiência respiratória aguda, o que pode conduzir a sequelas graves. Estima-se que as sequelas dos sobreviventes poderão vir a dominar a prática clínica durante os próximos anos.Objetivo: Identificar os principais contributos para a prática clínica em Pandemia da Telerreabilitação Respiratória.Metodologia: Metodologia crítico-reflexiva, em que foram integrados contributos dos artigos selecionados.Desenvolvimento da Reflexão: Iniciar a reabilitação pós-hospitalização de forma precoce, antes que os pacientesdesenvolvam incapacidade ventilatória grave ou limitada, é de extrema importância. A reabilitação respiratória é um processo interativo contínuo que requer a monitorização frequente da capacidade funcional do paciente, usada para orientar e ajustar o tratamento e cuidados com base no seu progresso. Tem como objetivos reduzir complicações, minimizar a incapacidade, preservar a funcionalidade, melhorar os sintomas de dispneia, ansiedade, depressão e melhorar a qualidade de vida. A Telessaúde e a Telerreabilitação podem ser ferramentas essenciais na prestação de cuidados a estes pacientes.Conclusão: A Telessaúde e a Telerreabilitação como ferramentas de prática digital podem ser aliados fundamentaisna implementação de programas de reabilitação respiratória, não só em momentos de suspensão de atividadeassistencial presencial, mas também de forma a melhorar o acesso a cuidados de saúde diferenciados e a gestão dos recursos de saúde

The influence of intraoral devices in competitive anxiety levels of golf athletes : a pilot study

Poster presented at the 3rd International Congress of CiiEM - Research and Innovation in Human and Health Sciences. Campus Egas Moniz, Monte da Caparica, Portugal, 20-22 June 2018N/