Influence of pulp condition on the accuracy of an electronic foramen locator in posterior teeth: an in vivo study

The aim of this study was to assess, in vivo, the accuracy of the NovApex (R) electronic foramen locator in determining working length (WL) in vital and necrotic posterior teeth. The NovApex (R) was used in 144 canals: 35 teeth with vital pulps (68 canals) and 42 teeth with necrotic pulps (76 canals). WL was measured with the NovApex (R) locator and confirmed using the radiographic method. Differences between electronic and radiographic measurements ranging between 0.0 and 0.4 millimeters were classified as acceptable; differences equal to or greater than 0.5 millimeter were considered unacceptable. Pearson's chi-square test was used to assess the influence of pulp condition on the accuracy of NovApex (R) (alpha = 0.05). Regardless of pulp condition, differences between electronic and radiographic WL measurements were acceptable in 73.61% of the canals. No statistically significant differences in accuracy were observed when comparing vital and necrotic canals (p > 0.05). There were 38 unacceptable measurements. In none of these cases was the file tip located beyond the radiographic apex; in 32, it was located short of the NovApex (R) measurement. Pulp condition had no significant effect on the accuracy of NovApex (R).

Degradation of resin-dentin bonds of etch-and-rinse adhesive system to primary and permanent teeth

The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the degradation of resin-dentin bonds of an etch-and-rinse adhesive system to primary and permanent teeth. Flat superficial coronal dentin surfaces from 5 primary second molars and 5 permanent third molars were etched with phosphoric acid and bonded with an adhesive system (Adper Single Bond 2, 3M ESPE). Blocks of resin composite (Z250, 3M ESPE) were built up and the teeth sectioned to produce bonded sticks with a 0.8 mm(2) cross-sectional area. The sticks of each tooth were randomly divided and assigned to be subjected to microtensile testing immediately (24 h) or after aging by water storage (6 months). Data were analyzed by two-way repeated measures ANOVA and Tukey post hoc test (alpha = 0.05). Failure mode was evaluated using a stereomicroscope (400x). Microtensile values significantly decreased after the 6 months aging, independent of the dentin substrate. In 24 h, the values obtained to primary dentin were lower compared with permanent dentin. This difference was not maintained after aging. Adhesive/mixed failure was predominant in all experimental groups. In conclusion, degradation of resin-dentin bonds of the etch-and-rinse adhesive system occurred after 6 months of water storage; however, the reduction in bond strength values was higher for permanent teeth.

Association between parental guilt and oral health problems in preschool children

Parents may feel guilty about their children's oral problems, which can affect their quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess the presence of parental guilt and its association with early childhood caries (EGG), traumatic dental injuries (TDI) and malocclusion (AMT) in preschool children. All 2 to 5 year-old children (N = 305), and their parents, seeking dental care at the University of Sao Paulo Dental School one-week Screening Programme, were asked to participate in the study, and 260 agreed. Children were examined by two calibrated dentists, and their parents answered a socioeconomic and ECOHIS questionnaire; the question on guilt was used as the dependent variable. Regression analyses examined the association between parental guilt and EGG, TDI, AMT and socioeconomic factors. A total of 35.8% of parents felt guilty. This was only associated with caries severity. No association was found between guilt and TDI, AMT or socioeconomic factors. EGG was present in 63.8% of the children; the mean (+/-sd) dmf-t score was 7.29 (+/-2.78). Thus, the number of parents feeling guilty increases with the increase of their children's dental caries severity. Parental guilt is related to caries but is not associated with TDI or AMT.

Assessing apical transportation in curved canals: comparison between cross-sections and micro-computed tomography

The aim of this study was to compare two methods of assessing apical transportation in curved canals after rotary instrumentation, namely, cross-sections and micro-computed tomography (mu CT). Thirty mandibular molars were divided into two groups and prepared according to the requirements of each method. In G1 (cross-sections), teeth were embedded in resin blocks and sectioned at 2.0, 3.5, and 5.0 mm from the anatomic apex. Pre- and postoperative sections were photographed and analyzed. In G2 (mu CT), teeth were embedded in a rubber-base impression material and scanned before and after instrumentation. Mesiobuccal canals were instrumented with the Twisted File (TF) system (SybronEndo, Orange, USA), and mesiolingual canals, with the Endo Sequence (ES) system (Brasseler, Savannah, USA). Images were reconstructed, and sections corresponding to distances 2.0, 3.5, and 5.0 mm from the anatomic apex were selected for comparison. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney's test at a 5% significance level. The TF and ES instruments produced little deviation from the root canal center, with no statistical difference between them (P > 0.05). The canal transportation results were significantly lower (0.056 mm) in G2 than in G1 (0.089 mm) (p = 0.0012). The mu CT method was superior to the cross-section method, especially in view of its ability to preserve specimens and provide results that are more closely related to clinical situations.

Dental pulp stem cells express proteins involved in the local invasiveness of odontogenic myxoma

Little is known about the histogenesis of the odontogenic myxoma (OM). Dental pulp stem cells could be candidate precursors of OM because both OM and the dental pulp share the same embryological origin: the dental papilla. For the purpose of comparing OM and stem cells, this study analyzed the expression of two proteins related to OM invasiveness (MMP-2 and hyaluronic acid) in human immature dental pulp stern cells (hIDPSCs). Three lineages of hIDPSCs from deciduous and permanent teeth were used in this study. Immunofluorescence revealed positive reactions for MMP-2 and hyaluronic acid (HA) in all hIDPSCs. MMP-2 appeared as dots throughout the cytoplasm, whereas HA appeared either as diffuse and irregular dots or as short fibrils throughout the cytoplasm and outside the cell bodies. The gene expression profile of each cell lineage was evaluated using RT-PCR analysis, and HA was expressed more intensively than MMP-2. HA expression was similar among the three hIDPSCs lineages, whereas MMP-2 expression was higher in DL-1 than in the other cell lines. The expression of proteins related to OM invasiveness in hIDPSCs could indicate that OM originates from dental pulp stem cells.

Oral leukoplakia manifests differently in smokers and non-smokers

Oral leukoplakias (OL) are potentially malignant lesions that are typically white in color. Smoking is considered a risk factor for developing OL, and dysplastic lesions are more prone to malignant transformation. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical features observed in dysplastic and non-dysplastic OL in both smokers and nonsmokers. A total of 315 cases of OL were retrieved and separated into either dysplastic or non-dysplastic lesions, and these cases were further categorized as originating in either smokers or non-smokers. Frequencies of the type of OL lesion, with respect to whether the patients smoked, were established. The results demonstrated that 131 cases of OL were dysplastic (74 smokers and 57 non-smokers), and 184 were non-dysplastic (96 smokers and 88 non-smokers). For OL cases in smokers for which information about alcohol consumption was also available (84 cases), the results revealed no significant difference in the amount of dysplastic and non-dysplastic lesions. Dysplastic lesions were more frequent in male smokers and in non-smoking females. The median age of smokers with cases of OL was significantly lower than in non-smokers; the lowest median ages were observed for female smokers with dysplastic OL. The most frequent anatomical sites of dysplastic lesions were the floor of the mouth in smokers and the tongue in non-smokers. Dysplastic lesions in smokers were significantly smaller than non-dysplastic lesions in non-smokers. Being a male smoker, being female, being younger, and having smaller lesions were associated with dysplastic features in OL. These clinical data may be important for predicting OL malignant transformation.

Um novo marco legal para pesquisa e lavra das jazidas brasileiras de petróleo e gás natural

Consultoria Legislativa - Área XII - Recursos Minerais, Hídricos e Energéticos.

Erro em pesquisa eleitoral

Consultoria Legislativa - Área I - Direito Constitucional, Eleitoral, Municipal, Direito Administrativo, Processo Legislativo e Poder Judiciário - Área XIX - Ciência Política, Sociologia Política, História, Relações Internacionais.

Edital C. 1/79 : concurso público para Técnico Legislativo : área de Pesquisa Legislativa

Coleção de editais de concursos públicos reunidos pela Coordenação de Relacionamento Pesquisa e Informação do Centro de Documentação da Câmara dos Deputados.

Edital : processamento especial para a classe "C" da categoria funcional de Assistente Legislativo, áreas - Técnica Legislativa, Pesquisa Legislativa e Taquigrafia Legislativa

Coleção de editais de concursos públicos reunidos pela Coordenação de Relacionamento Pesquisa e Informação do Centro de Documentação da Câmara dos Deputados.

Como a Câmara dos Deputados deve ser em 2023? : pesquisa de opinião abriu espaço para a sociedade opinar sobre o aperfeiçoamento da Instituição

Entre os dias 27 de outubro e 18 de novembro de 2011, a Câmara dos Deputados realizou uma pesquisa de opinião com cidadãos, deputados, servidores da instituição e especialistas para subsidiar o planejamento do Novo Ciclo de Gestão Estratégica 2012-2023.

SINAPI x ORSE : análise comparativa entre o Sistema Nacional de Pesquisa de Custos e Índices da Construção Civil e o sistema adotado pelo Governo do Estado de Sergipe

Apresenta os resultados de um estudo comparativo entre os serviços e preços de construção civil disponibilizados por dois sistemas de custos: Sistema Nacional de Pesquisa de Custos e Índices da Construção Civil - SINAPI e Sistema de Orçamento de Obras de Sergipe - ORSE. Este estudo de caso realizado a partir de pesquisa documental e bibliográfica em que foram comparados dois orçamentos para um mesmo projeto de casa térrea padrão popular do Programa Minha Casa Minha Vida - MCMV: um com custos unitários extraídos do SINAPI Referencial e o outro com custos unitários originários do ORSE, ambos para o município de Aracaju, referentes a setembro de 2009. Os resultados indicaram a diversidade de métodos utilizados na formulação de composições unitárias de serviços para uso na construção civil e obras públicas.

Pesquisa de satisfação dos usuários do Centro de Informática da Câmara dos Deputados : o índice de satisfação como indicador estratégico

Monitorar a percepção de qualidade sob a ótica do usuário é fundamental para se estabelecer mecanismos de melhoria dos produtos e serviços oferecidos. O planejamento estratégico do Centro de Informática da Câmara dos Deputados, CENIN, para o quadriênio 2010 a 2013, estabeleceu o indicador Índice de Satisfação do Usuário do CENIN com o objetivo de mensurar o objetivo estratégico "Aprimorar o atendimento aos parlamentares e órgãos da Câmara dos Deputados". O presente trabalho teve como objetivo realizar a primeira medição do referido indicador através de uma pesquisa de satisfação de usuário e, consequentemente, estabeleceu uma forma de cálculo para as demais medições do indicador. Além disso, esse trabalho deixa um legado de importantes informações que poderão subsidiar ações estratégicas no sentido de melhorar a qualidade dos serviços prestados pelo CENIN.

Pesquisa de Opinião junto aos Gabinetes Parlamentares da Câmara dos Deputados : Emendas Orçamentárias: importância para os municípios, execução das emendas, orçamento impositivo, orçamento participativo

Trata-se de pesquisa de opinião desenvolvida no âmbito da disciplina Instrumentos de Pesquisa em Ciências Sociais, que integra o curso de Mestrado Profissional em Poder Legislativo do CEFOR (Centro de Formação, Treinamento e Aperfeiçoamento) da Câmara dos Deputados. O objetivo é aumentar o conhecimento acerca de algumas questões relativas ao papel das emendas orçamentárias no mandato parlamentar. O levantamento de dados contou com o apoio institucional da Consultoria de Orçamento e Fiscalização Financeira da Câmara dos Deputados através de Grupo de Pesquisa e Extensão2. O questionário investigou as percepções de chefes de gabinetes e assessores parlamentares especializados na matéria orçamentária acerca de questões relacionadas aos seguintes temas: grau de importância política atribuído às emendas individuais; dificuldade de execução das emendas individuais; especificidades e perspectivas do modelo impositivo, tal como aprovado na lei de diretrizes orçamentárias (LDO) para 2014; expectativas do orçamento impositivo; e, a experiência de orçamento participativo (emendas de iniciativa popular). Os resultados confirmam o grau de importância, dentro da atividade parlamentar, da elaboração e execução das emendas orçamentárias. Sinalizam a necessidade de aperfeiçoamento da legislação orçamentária e financeira que regula a apresentação e execução das emendas.

A cobertura jornalística do legislativo: agenda de pesquisa

Visa recuperar pesquisas e estudos realizados pela autora sobre essa temática no período de 1992 a 2014, visando analisar o acompanhamento da cobertura jornalística do Poder Legislativo brasileiro. A pesquisa demonstra a importância dos meios de comunicação de massa na política e como a centralidade desses meios influencia e altera o funcionamento da política