Location of the mandibular foramen according to the amount of dental alveoli

The aim of this study was to analyze the anatomotopographic location of the mandibular foramen in the right and left ramus, and to verify the influence of the amount of dental alveoli on the foramen position. Thirty-five adult dry human mandibles of Araraquara Dental School, UNESP - São Paulo State University were assessed, with or without dental alveoli. Measurements were obtained, using a ruler and a digital caliper. The following distances were measured: Fl - distance between the lowest point of the mandibular incisure and the mandibular foramen (F point); FB - distance between the mandibular base and F point; FP - distance between the posterior margin of the ramus and F point; FA - distance between the anterior margin of the ramus and F point; FT - distance between the apex of the retromolar trigone and F point. The Mann-Whitney test was used to compare each measurement according to hemi-arch, and the Kruskal-Wallis test was used to analyze the influence of the presence of alveoli on the measures. For multiple comparison, Dunn's method was used. There was no statistically significant difference in the location of the mandibular foramen when compared to the right and left hemi-arches. The amount of dental alveoli influenced, significantly, only on FA and FP distances. Thus, it was concluded that the right and left mandibular ramus showed symmetry in the location of the mandibular foramen, and the amount of alveoli influenced on the distances of the anterior and posterior margins of the mandibular rams, in relation to the mandibular foramen.

Avances en la interpretación ambiental del desarrollo agrícola de América Latina

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El comercio de los productos transgénicos: el estado del debate internacional

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Formulación de programas con la metodología de marco lógico

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Política fiscal en Argentina durante el régimen de convertibilidad

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América Latina: medición de la actividad económica en los censos de población de la ronda de 2000

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Mito e performance na Olímpica I de Píndaro

Pós-graduação em Estudos Literários - FCLAR

REDATAM Informa, diciembre 2008

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Osteomielitis crónica con periostitis proliferativa

Chronic osteomyelitis with proliferative periostitis is a kind of osteomyelitis that is characterized by a great periosteal reaction resulting of low grade stimulation, usually a caries lesion associated a periapical pathology. It affects especially children and young adults, with the mandible as the most common site, usually in the inferior aspect. Clinically presents as a painless hard swelling intra and/or extra-oral. Radiographic aspects include bone layers new formed, parallel to each other and to the underlying cortical surface, giving the characteristic appearance of "onion skin". Treatment includes elimination of the cause, with or without antibiotics, being restored the facial symmetry of patient. The present article is a clinical case report of chronic osteomyelitis with proliferative periostitis affecting a female 11 year old patient, caused by a caries lesion in the left permanent first molar, that was submissed to a exodontia and the facial symmetry of the patient was restored with management.

Analysis of acoustic frequency and wave amplitude generated by the Oscillatory Thoracic Thixotropic Device (Diottix(r)) in human chest

Diottix(r) was calibrated at 25 Hz to achieve the frequency indicated in literature as being effective to mobilize the airways secretions. However, the amplitude and frequency of the waves generated by the equipment in different regions of the chest still need to be investigated. The objective of this study was to analyze the frequency and amplitude of waves generated by Diottix(r) in chests of healthy subjects. Diottix(r) was used in the anterior and posterior regions of the chest. The mechanical waves were captured using stethoscopes connected to electret microphones, which were connected to a digital oscilloscope. Frequency and amplitude data were recorded by the stethoscope, positioned in six points in the anterior region and six in the posterior region of the chest, following the positions commonly used in pulmonary auscultation. Signals were recorded and transferred to a computer with software for their analysis. The frequency of waves did not present a significant change (from 24.9 to 26.4 Hz). The wave amplitude in the anterior versus the posterior region in each area of the lung, the upper, middle and lower, had differences. Diottix(r) produces frequencies in the chest according to the calibrated; thus, it can be a complementary resource to bronchial hygiene maneuvers. The amplitudes of waves seem to be affected by other structures like bone parts and heart.

Ocupação, bem-estar e satisfação de vida: a experiência de um modelo alternativo de estágio em terapia ocupacional na Austrália

Apresenta-se um modelo alternativo de estágio em terapia ocupacional desenvolvido na Deakin University - Austrália, denominado Ocupação, bem-estar e satisfação de vida - Occupation, wellness and life-satisfaction (OWLS). O OWLS oferece, aos estudantes, a oportunidade de atuação em contextos não tradicionais, permitindo um aprendizado estratégico em ambientes não clínicos, incluindo o trabalho com outros profissionais não-terapeutas ocupacionais e com diferentes culturas de trabalho e práticas, em resposta a lacunas identificadas na comunidade. Favorece oportunidades para desenvolver habilidades, tais como: a promoção da saúde, avaliação e educação em saúde e intervenção em escolas, melhorando, assim, a saúde e o bem-estar da comunidade. O programa tem contribuído para o desenvolvimento de novos projetos, com resultados positivos alcançados pelos estudantes, representando uma importante estratégia de ensino para capacitação do profissional de terapia ocupacional, ampliando, assim, a área de atuação.

Variabilidad del nivel del mar a partir de datos del altímetro del satélite ERS-2 al sur del Archipiélago Canario en 1998

En este trabajo se presentan algunos resultados obtenidos del análisis de la variabilidad de la altura de la superficie del mar a partir de las anomalías del nivel del mar proporcionadas por los datos del altímetro a bordo del satélite ERS-2. La finalidad del estudio has sido la determinación de la variación estacional que las estructuras oceanográficas mesoescalares presentan en las proximidades del archipiélago canario durante el año 1998. En esta zona, caracterizada por la generación de remolinos ciclónicos y anticiclónicos al sur de las islas debida a la perturbación que experimenta la corriente de Canarias a su paso por los canales entre las islas, y por los filamentos de agua fría procedente del afloramiento, el altímetro se muestra como una herramienta importante en la detección y posterior análisis de estas estructuras oceanográficas. Los resultados muestran que la variabilidad espacial y temporal del nivel del mar es máxima en el segundo semestre del año, y ésta se centra, fundamentalmente, en una estrecha banda situada al sudoeste del archipiélago. ABSTRACT: Some results obtained from the analysis of the sea surface height variability using sea level anomalies given by ERS-2 altimeter data are shown in this work. The aim of the study is to work out the seasonal variations of the mesoscale oceanographic features that appear in the vicinity of the Canary Archipelago during 1998 year. This area is characterized by cyclonic and anticyclonic eddies southward of the islands, which are generated by the interference suffered by the Canary Current through the canals between the islands, and also owing to cold water filaments coming from the Upwelling. The altimeter demonstrates to be an important tool in the detection and posterior analysis of these features. The results show that the temporal and spatial variability of the sea level is associated, fundamentally, to a narrow band located to the southwest of the archipelago, and which has been clearly seen with greater intensity during the periods of summer and autumn of 1998.

Valoración de una instalación de un sistema de riego enterrado para la producción de forrajes en Canarias

[ES] Los "beachrocks" estudiados afloran en la costa SO de la isla de La Palma, entre el pueblo de Punta Naos y el faro de Fuencaliente. Texturalmente son conglomerados, microconglomerados y arenitas, cementados por distintos tipos de cementos de aragonito y calcita. Los datos de geoquímica elemental e isotópica de estos cementos sugieren que su formación se produjo a partir de aguas marinas con una ligera influencia de aguas meteóricas. Sus edades oscilan entre 33.000 años ("beachrock" de Charco Verde) a menos de 350 años ("beachrock" de Echentive). La formación y posterior exhumación de estos depósitos se explica a partir de las siguientes etapas: I) Desarrollo de las playas, II) Formación de los "beachrocks", y III) Retrogradación y/o erosión de las playas.

Estudio experimental del Sistema de la Corriente de Bransfield (Antártida)

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Manual de metadatos para el repositorio Argos

El propósito de este Manual es facilitar la carga, y posterior recuperación, de los metadatos del repositorio ARGOS, siguiendo las directrices del Sistema Nacional de Repositorios Digitales (SNRD), que recomienda el uso de elementos de metadatos del sistema Dublin Core Simple (no cualificado), y respetando la nomenclatura del software DSpace.