Comparison of the effects of TripleGates and Gates-Glidden burs on cervical dentin thickness and root canal area by using cone beam computed tomography

The search for new instruments to promote an appropriate cervical preparation has led to the development of new rotary instruments such as TripleGates. However, to the best of the authors' knowledge, there is no study evaluating TripleGates effect on the “risk zone” of mandibular molars. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a crown-down sequence of Gates-Glidden and TripleGates burs on the remaining cervical dentin thickness and the total amount of dentin removed from the root canals during the instrumentation by using cone beam computed tomography. The number of separated instruments was also evaluated. Material and Methods: Mesial roots of 40 mandibular first molars were divided into 2 equal groups: crown-down sequence of Gates-Glidden (#3, #2, #1) and TripleGates burs. Cervical dentin thickness and canal area were measured before and after instrumentation by using cone beam computed tomography and image analysis software. Student’s t-test was used to determine significant differences at p<0.05. Results: No significant differences (p>0.05) were observed between the instruments, regarding the root canal area and dentin wall thickness. Conclusion: Both tested instruments used for cervical preparation were safe to be used in the mesial root canal of mandibular molars.

Estudo da prevalência da infecção pelo Papiloma Vírus Humano (HPV) em mulheres no climatério em um hospital de referência de Belém

O Papiloma vírus humano (HPV) infecta uma grande parcela da população feminina mundial, aproximadamente, 291 milhões de mulheres sendo a principal causa do câncer de colo uterino. O câncer de colo uterino tem sua maior incidência após 40 anos de idade, o que coincide com a idade do climatério. Sendo assim, investigar a presença da infecção genital pelo HPV e seus fatores de risco em mulheres no climatério é de grande importância para avaliar a susceptibilidade desta população para o desenvolvimento de câncer. Com isso, este estudo teve como objetivo investigar os aspectos epidemiológicos da infecção genital pelo HPV em mulheres da região metropolitana de Belém, no período do climatério Foram avaliadas 213 mulheres entre 35 a 60 anos, atendidas no Ambulatório da Mulher da Fundação Santa Casa do Pará, no período de janeiro de 2009 a dezembro de 2011. Foram coletados dados clínicos e epidemiológicos das pacientes através de um formulário. As amostras para detecção do DNA do HPV também foram colhidas utilizando escova citológica. Para a detecção do HPV foi utilizada Reação em cadeia de polymerase (PCR) com oligonucleotídeos iniciadores MY9/MY11. E para tipagem dos subtipos HPV6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 52 e 58 foi realizada PCR em tempo real com sondas específicas. Entre as 213 mulheres estudadas, a prevalência geral de infecção genital pelo HPV foi de 11,7%. Os fatores de risco que foram associados à infecção por HPV foram o uso irregular do preservativo ( OR 1.11), e a coitarca com idade igual ou inferior a 14 anos ( OR 1). As frequências dos subtipos testados entre as amostras positivas para HPV foram de 4% para HPV 11, 16, 31, 33 e de 8% para HPV 6 e 35.

Estudo comparativo do método de posicionamento convencional e natural de cabeça para obtenção de radiografias laterais cefalométricas utilizando a análise crânio-cervical

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Correlação entre a maturação óssea das vértebras cervicais com a maturação óssea de mão e punho e com a mineralização dentária pelo método radiográfico

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Cryptomoschatone D2 from Cryptocarya mandioccana: cytotoxicity against human cervical carcinoma cell lines

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Placa monocortical para osteossintese de fratura em mandíbula canina

Trata de uma placa (1) para osteossíntese de mandíbula (2) de cães compreendida na forma de uma chapa plana na qual a superfície posterior apresenta face compatível com a estrutura mandibular canina que assegura o contato com o osso, a superficie frontal (3) revela a face plana e lisa dotada de uma borda perimetral (4) na forma esférica, mencionada placa (1) é constituída simetricamente sob o eixo longitudinal X e o eixo transversal Y em um único corpo e cada região lateral (5) (6) com contorno arredondado convexo que se estende ao longo inferior de uma lateral a outra, em circunferência (7) de lado côncavo voltado para o centro da placa (1), e seção superior de cada região lateral (5) (6) prolongam segmentos de extensão que formam dois picos opostos (8) (9) com declive exponencial (10) (11) no sentido do centro da placa (1) de modo que resulta em uma construtividade da borda superior de lado convexo (12) para o centro da placa (1) entre os dois picos opostos (8) (9), e a placa (1) revela dois conjuntos de orifícios dispostos nas regiões laterais (5) (6) contidos na área interna, cada conjunto de orifícios compreende três orifícios individuais (15)(15')(16)(16')(17)(17') em formação triangular.

Cardiovascular and respiratory alterations in dogs during cervical myelography using ioversol

Subarachnoid infusion of most contrast mediums and the steps involved in performing a cervical myelography have adverse affects that can discourage its use in the radiographic diagnosis of spinal cord diseases. Thus, the cardiovascular and respiratory alterations associated with neck flexion, subarachnoid puncture, and cerebrospinal fluid drainage during subarachnoid infusion of ioversol (320mgI/mL) in dogs under general anesthesia using isoflurane were evaluated. The dogs received subarachnoid infusion of autologous cerebrospinal fluid kept at 38°C - control group (GC); ioversol 0.3mL/kg at 25°C (GI25) and ioversol 0.3mL/kg heated to 38°C (GI38). Each dog had its heart rate (HR), systolic arterial pressure (SAP), diastolic arterial pressure (DAP), respiratory rate (RR), oxyhemoglobin saturation (SaO2) and electrocardiography readings (PR and QT intervals) recorded. Group comparisons showed no statistical difference regarding neck positioning, subarachnoid puncture, and subarachnoid infusion of contrast medium on HR, RR and SaO2, cardiac rhythm or conduction. However, isoflurane significantly increased PR and QT intervals. Based on these findings, it is concluded that the steps involved in cervical myelography and the use of ioversol 320mgI/mL at 0.3mL/kg (25ºC and 38ºC) during cervical myelography did not result in relevant cardiovascular and respiratory alterations, except for an elevation in arterial pressure after injection of ioversol.

Anatomical evaluation of the cervical vertebrae of Wistar rats by means of digital radiographs and its correlation with the maturation stages of human cervical vertebrae

INTRODUCTION: Biological age is an important parameter for growth and development assessment. It can be evaluated through the observation of radiographic changes in skeletal maturation of cervical vertebrae. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to: a) verify if there is correlation between growth curve and the stages of bone age of animals used in laboratories, by evaluating radiographs of the cervical vertebrae; b) correlate these stages with their correspondents in humans. METHODS: 35 Wistar rats were evaluated for a period of 160 days, starting at day 22nd (weaning), with cross sections for periodic weighing, length measurement and digital radiography. Radiographs of the cervical vertebrae (C2 and C3) were measured by means of a computer program (Radio IMP). Data were submitted to statistical analysis (ANOVA) and Pearson correlation. RESULTS: Growth spurt was characterized by fast increasing in weight and length. Through ANOVA, differences were observed in the cervical measurements between days 22, 97, 127, 157, 187 and 217 (p <0.001). A high correlation was found between increasing in body length and weight, as well as in cervical vertebrae height (r = 0.86). Increments in concavities of vertebrae were also observed, similar to humans. CONCLUSIONS: There is correlation between body growth and maturation of cervical vertebrae in rats. Despite the continuous development of concavities, it was not possible to clearly identify the 5/6 stages as in studies of cervical vertebrae maturation in humans.

Osteossíntese minimamente invasiva com placa bloqueada nas fraturas de tíbia em cães

Pós-graduação em Cirurgia Veterinária - FCAV

Avaliação da verticalização de segundo molar inferior ancorado em minimplante através da metodologia dos elementos finitos 3D

Pós-graduação em Odontologia - FOA

Avaliação do comportamento mecânico de três diferentes tipos de osteossíntese em fratura de côndilo mandibular: análise por elementos finitos 3D

Pós-graduação em Odontologia - FOAR

Extensive Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis of Odontogenic Origin

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an uncommon infection, but potentially lethal, especially when associated with systemic disorders such as diabetes. The authors report a case of necrotizing fasciitis from odontogenic origin in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. The initial diagnosis was based on clinical information, in which multiple necrosis areas in cervical and thoracic regions were observed. Wide antibiotic therapy was applied, followed by surgical drain age and debridement. Culture was positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Although the treatment is established, the patient dies after sepsis and failure of vital organs. Clearly, the morbidity associated to this infection, even in diabetic patients, can be minimized if an early diagnosis and effective debridement are done.

Inferior Alveolar Nerve Function After Sagittal Split Osteotomy by Reciprocating Saw or Piezosurgery Instrument: Prospective Double-Blinded Study

Purpose: The aim of this prospective study was to objectively evaluate inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) sensory disturbances in patients who underwent sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) by comparing 1 side treated with a reciprocating saw with the other side treated with a piezosurgery device.Materials and Methods: Clinical evaluation of IAN sensory disturbance was undertaken preoperatively and at 1 week, 4 weeks, 2 months, and 6 months postoperatively in 20 patients who underwent SSROat the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Araraquara Dental School, Sao Paulo State University. The 20 patients were examined at all periods for IAN functionality by Semmes-Weinstein testing; neither the patients nor the examiner knew which side was treated using piezosurgery or a reciprocating saw.Results: The mean age of the patients was 28.4 years (range, 20 to 48 yr). Before surgery, no patient had impaired function of the IAN in any of the 8 zones in the mental and inferior lip areas. All patients reported feeling the first monofilament at the time of the preoperative test. Seven days postoperatively, all patients reported some kind of altered sensitivity in at least 1 zone evaluated.Conclusions: The results of this study suggest there was no statistically significant difference in the sensitivity of the labiomental area regarding the instrument used to perform the osteotomy. Future studies will focus on enlarging the sample and evaluating the results. (C) 2014 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons