Guía de práctica clínica para el manejo de la neumonía adquirida en la comunidad / Clinical Practice Guideline for the management of community-acquired pneumonia

Resumen La neumonía sigue siendo una de las principales causas de consulta y de hospitalización a la que, además de su un alto impacto en términos de morbilidad y mortalidad, se suma la actual problemática de resistencia a los antimicrobianos, por lo que establecer directrices que permitan su adecuado diagnóstico y tratamiento es de gran importancia para obtener mejores desenlaces clínicos y promover un uso racional de antibióticos en estos pacientes. La presente guía de práctica clínica (GPC) contiene recomendaciones basadas en la evidencia para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la neumonía adquirida en la comunidad en adultos, las cuales fueron realizadas mediante el proceso de adaptación de GPC basadas en la evidencia para el contexto colombiano.

Abstract Pneumonia continues to be one of the main causes of consultation and hospitalization to which, besides its high impact on morbidity and mortality, the current problem of antimicrobial resistance is added; thus, establishing guidelines that allow its adequate diagnosis and treatment is of great importance to obtain better clinical outcomes and promote a rational use of antibiotics in these patients. This clinical practice guideline (CPG) contains evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in adult population; these recommendations were made by means of the process of adaptation of evidence-based CPGs for the Colombian context.

Indications for accurate and appropriate use of personal protective equipment for healthcare professionals. A systematic review

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The speed of the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has put enormous pressure on hospitals and other healthcare facilities. This, together with blockages in several countries, has hindered the availability and accessibility of the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). OBJECTIVE: To identify, systematically evaluate and summarize the available scientific evidence on the efficacy, safety, safe use and reuse of PPE for healthcare professionals, for preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. DESIGN AND SETTING: Systematic review of studies analyzing products for disinfecting and enabling reuse of PPE for coronavirus within the evidence-based health program of a federal university in São Paulo (SP), Brazil. METHODS: A systematic search of the relevant literature was conducted in the PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science and LILACS databases, for articles published up to November 30, 2020. RESULTS: Ten studies were selected. These analyzed the use of N95, surgical and cotton masks, face shields, flexible enclosures with plastic covers or polycarbonate intubation boxes and plastic curtains; and also PPE disinfection using several substances. CONCLUSION: Combined use of a face shield with a N95 mask proved to be superior to other associations for protecting healthcare workers. Some products are useful for disinfecting PPE, such as 70% ethanol, 0.1% sodium hypochlorite and a mixture of quaternary ammonium and H2O2, and hydrogen peroxide. Ultraviolet light and dry heat at 70 °C can be used to decontaminate N95 masks. REGISTRATION NUMBER: DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/4V5FD at the OPENSCIENCE Framework.

Methodological Quality Analysis of Systematic Review for the Treatment of Rotator Cuff Disease / Análise da qualidade metodológica de revisões sistemáticas para tratamento de disfunções do manguito rotador

Abstract Objective To evaluate the methodological quality of systematic reviews for the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of individuals with rotator cuff syndrome; to compare, through the Assessing the methodological quality of systematic reviews (AMSTAR) instrument, the quality of studies found in the Cochrane Library, PubMed (Publisher Medline), EMBASE andQinsightdatabases. Methods This is a descriptive and comparative cross-sectional study, in which two independent authors analyzed, through the AMSTAR instrument, the methodological quality of Cochrane and non-Cochrane systematic reviews on the treatment of individuals diagnosed with rotator cuff syndrome. Results A total of 76 systematic reviews were evaluated by the AMSTAR instrument. The overall mean score was 6.1 (±2.1) and the mean per database was 9.1 (±0.9) for the Cochrane reviews and 5.7 (±1.8) for the non-Cochrane reviews. The lowest-scoring item of AMSTAR was 11, related to the display of the conflict of interests of the publication. In a comparative analysis of the final variable score, there was a statistical difference between the Cochrane and non-Cochrane studies. Conclusion According to the present study, systematic reviews using the Cochrane methodology have a better methodological quality compared to non-Cochrane studies on the treatment of rotator cuff dysfunctions.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a qualidade metodológica das revisões sistemáticas para tratamento cirúrgico e não cirúrgico de indivíduos com síndrome do manguito rotador; comparar, através do instrumento Assessingthemethodologicalqualityofsystematic reviews(AMSTAR, na sigla em inglês), a qualidade dos estudos encontrados nas bases de dados Cochrane Library, PubMed (Publisher Medline), EMBASE e Qinsight. Métodos Trata-se de um estudo transversal descritivo e comparativo, em que dois autores independentes analisaram, por meio do instrumento AMSTAR, a qualidade metodológica das revisões sistemáticas Cochrane e nãoCochrane sobre tratamento de indivíduos com diagnóstico de síndrome do manguito rotador. Resultados 76 revisões sistemáticas foram avaliadas pelo instrumento AMSTAR. O escore médio geral foi de 6,1(±2,1) e a média por base de dados foi 9,1(±0,9) para as revisões Cochrane e 5,7(±1,8) para as não Cochrane. O item de menor pontuação do AMSTAR foi 11, relacionada à exibição dos conflitos de interesse da publicação. Em uma análise comparativa do escore da variável final, houve uma diferença estatística entre os estudos Cochrane e nãoCochrane. Conclusão De acordo com o presenteestudo, revisões sistemáticas utilizando a metodologia Cochrane têm uma melhor qualidade metodológica em comparação com estudos nãoCochrane sobre o tratamento de disfunções do manguito rotador.

Evidence for the efficacy of Tai Chi for treating rheumatoid arthritis: an overview of systematic reviews

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease with higher prevalence among women aged between 30 and 50 years and general prevalence of 1% worldwide. Interventions promoting improvement of quality of life for individuals with RA are required. Tai Chi appears to be a low-cost alternative, with studies showing positive results from this technique. However, regarding aspects of RA such as pain and sensitivity, studies remain inconclusive. OBJECTIVES: To compare the effectiveness of the Tai Chi method for treating patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, among systematic reviews. DESIGN AND SETTING: Overview of systematic reviews with Cochrane and non-Cochrane methodology. METHODS: Systematic reviews involving quasi-randomized and randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on use of Tai Chi, with no restrictions regarding the date and language of publication, were included. RESULTS: Three systematic reviews were included. The effects of Tai Chi associated with education and stretching exercises versus education and stretching were evaluated in these reviews. They showed that improvements in the variables of mood, depression and functional index were associated with use of Tai Chi. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that clinical improvement was achieved, although not statistically significant with regard to pain and disease pattern, as assessed using the ACR20 measurement. Improvements relating to disability and quality of life were also seen. There was a low level of evidence and therefore caution in data analysis is recommended. The three studies included showed poor reliability for providing an accurate and complete summary of use of Tai Chi among people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. PROSPERO: CRD42019125501.

Environmental cleaning to prevent COVID-19 infection. A rapid systematic review

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Faced with a pandemic, all healthcare actions need to reflect best practices, in order to avoid high transmissibility, complications and even hospitalizations. For hospital environments, the products recommended and authorized by regulatory institutions for environmental cleaning and disinfection need to be highly effective. OBJECTIVE: To identify, systematically evaluate and summarize the best available scientific evidence on environmental cleaning to prevent COVID-19 infection. DESIGN AND SETTING: A systematic review of studies analyzing cleaning products that inactivate coronavirus, conducted within the evidence-based health program of a federal university in São Paulo (SP), Brazil. METHODS: A systematic search of the relevant literature was conducted in the PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL and LILACS databases, for articles published up to May 27, 2020, relating to studies evaluating cleaning products that inactivate coronavirus in the environment. RESULTS: Seven studies were selected. These analyzed use of 70% alcohol, detergent, detergent containing iodine, household bleach, sodium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide, chlorine dioxide, glutaraldehyde, ultraviolet irradiation and plasma air purifier. The effectiveness of treating sewage with sodium hypochlorite and chlorine dioxide was also evaluated. CONCLUSION: Disinfection of environments, especially those in ordinary use, such as bathrooms, needs to be done constantly. Viral inactivation was achieved using chlorine-based disinfectants, alcohol, detergents, glutaraldehyde, iodine-containing detergents, hydrogen peroxide compounds and household bleaches. Alcohol showed efficient immediate activity. In sewage, sodium hypochlorite had better action than chlorine dioxide. REGISTRATION NUMBER: DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/YC5P4 in the Open Science Framework.

Máscaras de tecido na contenção de gotículas respiratórias - revisão sistemática / Mascarillas caseras para contener gotas respiratórias - revisión sistemática / Homemade cloth face masks as a barrier against respiratory droplets - systematic review

Resumo Objetivo Identificar, avaliar sistematicamente e sumarizar as melhores evidências científicas disponíveis sobre a eficácia e a segurança das máscaras de tecido para a comunidade. Métodos Foram consultadas as bases de dados Cochrane, PUBMED, EMBASE, LILACS e a literatura cinzenta por meio do Opengrey . Também foi realizada busca nas referências bibliográficas dos estudos primários e secundários identificados. Não houve restrição de idioma, nem período de tempo. Foram incluídos todos os artigos que tenham como objetivo verificar a eficácia e segurança do uso de máscaras de tecido como proteção contra a transmissão viral, bem como estudos laboratoriais que avaliassem barreiras de contenção de partículas. Foram excluídos os estudos que envolvessem o uso de máscaras por profissionais de saúde. Dois avaliadores independentes selecionaram os estudos e as discrepâncias foram resolvidas por um terceiro avaliador. Resultados Após o processo de seleção, não foram localizados estudos clínicos randomizados envolvendo máscaras de tecidos para a população em geral. Incluímos sete estudos que avaliaram diferentes tecidos no bloqueio de gotículas de nível laboratorial e um estudo de revisão. Conclusão O uso de máscara de tecido possibilita uma barreira às gotículas quando comparada a nenhuma máscara. A máscara é um recurso adicional na prevenção e deve sempre ser associada à etiqueta respiratória, higienização das mãos, distanciamento social e isolamento dos casos.

Resumen Objetivo Identificar, evaluar sistemáticamente y resumir las mejores evidencias científicas disponibles sobre la eficacia y la seguridad de las mascarillas caseras para la comunidad. Métodos Se consultaron las bases de datos Cochrane, PUBMED, EMBASE, LILACS y literatura gris por medio de Opengrey. También se realizó búsqueda en las referencias bibliográficas de los estudios primarios y secundarios identificados. No hubo restricción de idioma ni período de tiempo. Se incluyeron todos los artículos que tuvieran como objetivo verificar la eficacia y seguridad del uso de mascarillas caseras como protección contra la transmisión viral, así como estudios de laboratorio que evaluaran barreras de contención de partículas. Se excluyeron los estudios que abarcaran el uso de mascarillas por profesionales de la salud. Dos evaluadores independientes seleccionaron los estudios y las discrepancias fueron resueltas por un tercer evaluador. Resultados Luego del proceso de selección, no se localizaron estudios clínicos aleatorizados que incluyeran mascarillas caseras para la población en general. Incluimos siete estudios que evaluaron diferentes telas para el bloqueo de gotas de nivel de laboratorio y un estudio de revisión. Conclusión El uso de mascarillas caseras permite una barrera para las gotas al compararlo con ninguna mascarilla. La mascarilla es un recurso adicional en la prevención y siempre debe estar asociada a la etiqueta respiratoria, higienización de manos, distanciamiento social y aislamiento de casos.

Abstract Objective To identify, systematically review, and summarize the best scientific evidence available on the efficacy and safety of homemade cloth face masks for the community. Methods The search was conducted using the Cochrane, PUBMED, EMBASE, and LILACS databases, as well as grey literature, using Opengrey . A search was also conducted using references from primary and secondary studies that were found. No language or time period restrictions were applied. All papers that objective was to check efficacy and safety of the use of cloth face masks as protection against viral transmission were included, as well as laboratory studies assessing barriers against particles. We excluded studies approaching the use of face masks by healthcare providers. Two independent reviewers selected the studies, and discrepancies were decided by a third reviewer. Results No randomized clinical trials involving cloth face masks for the general population were found. Seven studies assessing different types of cloth to prevent the penetration of droplets at a laboratory level and a review study were included. Conclusion Using cloth face masks provides a barrier against droplets when compared with not using any face masks. The face mask is an additional preventive mesuare and must be used along with respiratory etiquette, hand hygiene, social distancing, and isolation of cases.

What do Cochrane Systematic Reviews say about conservative and surgical therapeutic interventions for treating rotator cuff disease? Synthesis of evidence

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Shoulder pain is considered to be the third largest cause of musculoskeletal functional alterations in individuals presenting pain during movement. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this synthesis of evidence was to identify the clinical effectiveness of conservative and surgical treatments reported in Cochrane systematic reviews among individuals diagnosed with rotator cuff disease. DESIGNAND SETTING: Review of systematic reviews, conducted in the Federal University of São Paulo (Universidade Federal de São Paulo, UNIFESP). METHODS: This synthesis of evidence included systematic reviews that had been published in the Cochrane database. The inclusion criteria were that these systematic reviews should involve individuals aged ≥ 16 years with rotator cuff disease, comparing surgical procedures with or without associated nonsurgical procedures versus placebo, no treatment or other nonsurgical interventions. RESULTS: Thirty-one systematic reviews were included, involving comparisons between surgical procedures and conservative treatment; procedures either combined or not combined with drugs, versus other procedures; and procedures involving exercises, manual therapy and electrothermal or phototherapeutic resources. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that strengthening exercises, with or without associated manual therapy techniques and other resources, were the interventions with greatest power of treatment over the medium and long terms, for individuals with shoulder pain. These had greater therapeutic power than surgical procedures, electrotherapy or photobiomodulation. Protocol registration number in the PROSPERO database: ID - CRD42018096578.

Use of HPV testing in cervical cancer screening services in Mexico, 2008-2018: a nationwide database study / Uso de la prueba de VPH para la detección de cáncer cervical en México, 2008-2018: estudio de una base de datos nacional

Abstract: Objective: To describe the methods of a study aimed at evaluating high risk-HPV (hrHPV)-based screening and cervical cytology as triage compared to conventional cervical cytology as primary screening in the detection of grade 2+ cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in the National Cancer Screening Program (NCSP) of Mexico. Materials and methods: We will use information originated from the Womens Cancer Information System of Mexico regarding cervical cancer from 2008 to 2018. The database includes cytology results, diagnostic confirmation by histopathology and/or treatment colposcopy. We will then carry out statistical analyses on approximately 15 million hrHPV. Results: We will evaluate the overall performance of hrHPV-based screening as part of the NCSP and compare hrHPV-based to cytology-based screening under real-life conditions. To guarantee an unbiased comparison between hrHPV with cytology triage and conventional cytology we will use propensity score matching. Conclusion: Decision makers may use our results to identify areas of opportunity for improvement in NCSP processes.

Resumen: Objetivo: Describir los métodos de un estudio que busca comparar el beneficio de la introducción de la prueba de VPH de alto riesgo como prueba primaria frente a la citología convencional para la detección de la neoplasia intraepitelial cervical grado 2 o mayor, dentro del Programa de Prevención y Control del Cáncer de la Mujer, para el periodo de 2008 a 2018. Material y métodos: Se utilizarán los registros del Sistema de Información de Cáncer de la Mujer, se realizarán los análisis estadísticos con aproximadamente 15 millones de resultados de VPH-alto riesgo, además se utilizarán los resultados de citología, colposcopia, histología y los casos referenciados al centro oncológico para tratamiento. Para comparar ambos grupos usaremos "propensity score matching". Resultados: Se evaluará el desempeño general de la prueba de VPH-alto riesgo, en condiciones reales dentro del Programa Nacional de Prevención y Control de la Mujer y su tendencia en el tiempo. Conclusiones: Los resultados de estudio ayudarán a los tomadores de decisiones a identificar áreas de oportunidad para mejorar el programa en México.

Thermal-induced polymerization shrinkage in silorane versus methacrylate based resin composite / Contração de polimeração induzida termicamenteem resinas compostas a base de silorano e metacrilato

Shrinkage is a limitation of resin composite, compromising the clinical longevity of the restorative procedure. In an attempt to reduce their harmful effects, researchers have studied monomers with lower values of contraction. As a result, low-shrinkage composites were developed. This study evaluated quantitatively the shrinkage as a function of power density increase based on methacrylates, comparing them with silorane based resin, and qualitatively regarding gap formation between the adhesive interface as function of tooth substrate. Resin Filtek P90 and Filtek Z250 were polymerized with the device Blue Star 3 with 200, 400, 600, 800 and 1000 mW/cm2 keeping volume constant in 12 mm3. For qualitative analysis of restorative interface, class V cavity preparations in bovine incisors were restored in (2x2x2 mm3), photoactivated with the same values of irradiance, and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy at the interface of the wall surrounding enamel, dentin and axial. The quantitative results of the polymerization shrinkage were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (p<0.05), while qualitative data were submitedd to Mann-Whitney's, Kruskal-Wallis' and Miller's tests. The progressive increase in power density directly influenced the polymerization shrinkage of the materials studied, although the silorane based resin demonstrated significantly lower values. The marginal integrity was influenced by the dental substrate and the power density used.

Este estudo avaliou quantitativamente a contração de polimerização em função do aumento dos valores de densidade de potência irradiados em compósitos à base de metacrilatos e silorano, e qualitativamente a interface restauradora em relação à abertura de fendas marginais, em função da variação do tipo de substrato dentário. As resinas Filtek Z250 e Filtek P90 foram fotoativadas com 200, 400, 600, 800 e 1000 mW/cm2, em um volume constante de 12mm3, e os valores de contração foram aferidos por meio da máquina de ensaios universal. Para análise qualitativa da interface restauradora, preparos cavitários classe V de (2x2x2mm3) foram restaurados em incisivos bovinos, fotoativados com os mesmos valores de irradiância, e analisados em microscopia eletrônica de varredura nas interfaces da parede circundante em esmalte, parede circundante em dentina e parede axial. Os resultados quantitativos da contração de polimerização foram analisados pelo teste ANOVA a dois critérios e Tukey (p<0,05) enquanto para os dados qualitativos os testes Mann- Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis e Miller foram empregados. O aumento progressivo da densidade de potência influenciou diretamente na contração de polimerização dos materiais estudados, não obstante a resina composta à base de silorano ter demonstrado valores significativamente menores. A integridade marginal sofreu influência do substrato dentário bem como da densidade de potência utilizada, para as duas resinas estudadas.

Triage strategies in cervical cancer detection in Mexico: methods of the FRIDA Study / Estrategias de triage en la detección de cáncer cervical: métodos del estudio FRIDA

Abstract Objective: This paper describes the study design and baseline characteristics of the study population, including the first 30 829 women who enrolled in the Forwarding Research for Improved Detection and Access for Cervical Cancer Screening and Triage (FRIDA Study). This is a large population based study that is evaluating the performance and cost-effectiveness of different triage strategies for high-risk HPV (hrHPV) positive women in Mexico. Materials and methods: The target population is more than 100 000 women aged 30 to 64 years who attend the Cervical Cancer Screening Program in 100 health centers in the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico. Since August 2013, all women in the region have been invited to enroll in the study. The study participants are evaluated to determine hrHPV infection using the Cobas 4800 HPV test. The HPV-16/18 genotyping and cytology triage strategies are performed as reflex tests in all hrHPV-positive participants. Women with a positive HPV-16/18 test and/or abnormal cytology (atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance or worse, ASCUS+) are referred for colposcopy evaluation, where a minimum of four biopsies and an endocervical sample are systematically collected. Histologic confirmation is performed by a standardized panel of pathologists. Results: Among the 30 829 women who have been screened, the overall prevalence of hrHPV is 11.0%. The overall prevalence of HPV16 and HPV18 are 1.5% and 0.7%, respectively. Cytological abnormalities (ASCUS+) were detected in 11.8% of the hrHPV-positive women. A total of 27.0% (920/3,401) of the hrHPV-positive women were referred to colposcopy because of a positive HPV16/18 test and/or abnormal reflex cytology, (31.6% had only ASCUS+, 53.6% were HPV16/18 positive with a normal cytology result, and 9.5% were positive to both triage tests). Conclusion: The results of this study will help policy makers and health service providers establish the best practices for triage in cervical cancer screening in Mexico and other countries.

Resumen Objetivo: El objetivo de este artículo es describir el diseño del estudio FRIDA y las características basales de las primeras 30 829 mujeres tamizadas. El estudio FRIDA (Forwarding Research for Improved Detection and Access for Cervical Cancer Screening and Triage) es un estudio de demostración con base poblacional diseñado para evaluar el desempeño y costo-efectividad de diferentes alternativas de triage en mujeres VPH de alto riesgo (VPHar) positivas bajo condiciones reales de un programa de tamizaje para cáncer cervical en México. Material y métodos: La población objetivo la conforman poco más de 100 000 mujeres de 30 a 64 años que asisten al programa de detección oportuna de cáncer cervical en alguno de los 100 centros de salud de la jurisdicción sanitaria 1 de Tlaxcala. Desde agosto de 2013, todas las mujeres son invitadas al estudio. Las participantes del estudio son tamizadas para determinar la infección con VPHar mediante la prueba VPHar Cobas 4800. Se realizan las pruebas de triage de tipificación de VPH16/18 y citología en todas las mujeres con resultados VPHar positivos. Las mujeres con un resultado positivo a VPH16/18 y/o citología anormal (células escamosas atípicas de resultado incierto o peor: ASCUS+) son referidas a evaluación colposcópica, seguida de una colección sistemática de un mínimo de cuatro biopsias cervicales y un cepillado endocervical. La confirmación histológica se lleva a cabo por un panel de patólogos. Resultados Un total de 30 829 mujeres han sido tamizadas, con una prevalencia de VPHar del 11.0%. La prevalencia global de VPH16 y VPH18 es 1.5% y 0.7%, respectivamente. Se detectó un 11.8% de anormalidades citológicas (ASCUS+). Entre las mujeres VPHar positivas, la prevalencia de un resultado de triage positivo (VPH16/18 o citología anormal) fue 27.0%, distribuido de la siguiente forma, 31.6% de éstos fueron sólo ASCUS+ VPH16/18 negativo, 53.6% fueron VPH 16/18 positivos y citología normal, y 9.5% positivos a ambas pruebas de triage. Conclusión: Los resultados de este estudio ayudarán tanto a los tomadores de decisiones como a los proveedores de servicios de salud a establecer la mejor estrategia de triage en programas de tamizaje de cáncer cervical basados en VPHar en México y en otros países.

Fusão de imagem 3D do complexo craniomaxilofacial – ferramenta para simulação virtual do tratamento ortodôntico-ortognático / Fusion of 3D image of cranio-maxillofacial complex: tool for virtual simulation of orthodontic-orthognathic treatment

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar, através de um relato de caso, a contribuição da técnica de fusão de imagem para o planejamento cirúrgico e a realização das goteiras prototipadas aplicadas à cirurgia ortognática. Paciente do gênero masculino, CML, 19 anos de idade, com Classe III esquelética e assimetria facial com subdesenvolvimento maxilar e deficiência vertical da maxila, teve o plano de tratamento estabelecido após moldagem intraoral. Os modelos foram enviados para a digitalização a laser 3D que contém duas câmeras e sistema de movimento tri-axial. A tomografia computadorizada cone beam CT, as imagens em 3D faciais e os modelos 3D digitais fundiram-se para fazer uma cirurgia virtual 3D, que simulou o tratamento proposto. A simulação cirúrgica 3D com fusão de imagem visa não somente aumentar a precisão da cirurgia em si e sua previsibilidade, mas também reduzir as complicações cirúrgicas.

The aim of this study was to examine, through a case report, the contribution of image fusion technique for the surgical planning and production of prototype trays applied to orthognathic surgery. A male patient, CML, 19 years old, with skeletal Class III and facial asymmetry by maxillary underdevelopment assisted by a vertical height of the maxilla. The treatment plan was established after intraoral molding. The models were sent to the digital scanning laser 3D that it contains 2 cameras and tri-axial movement system. The cone beam computed tomography, facial 3D images and digital 3D models were merged to make a virtual 3D surgery, which simulated the proposed treatment. The surgical simulation 3D with image fusion aims not only to increase the accuracy of the surgery itself and its predictability, but also to reduce surgical complications.

Alternative treatment for open bite Class III malocclusion in a child with Williams-Beuren syndrome

Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) is a rare genetic condition that affects approximately 1 in every 20,000 - 50,000 live births. WBS children have specific skeletal deformities, dental malformations and rare lingual muscle dysfunction. The need for orthodontic and orthognathic therapy has arisen and has been considered a real clinical challenge even for experienced professionals, once it requires a complex and individualized treatment plan. This study reports a case of orthopedic expansion of the maxilla, in which a modified facial mask was used for protraction of the maxillary complex associated with clockwise rotation of the maxilla. In addition, special considerations about treatment time and orthopedic outcomes are discussed.

A síndrome de Williams-Beuren (WBS) é uma doença genética rara, acometendo, aproximadamente, de 1:20.000 a 1:50.000 crianças nascidas. As crianças com WBS têm deformidades esqueléticas específicas, má formações dentárias e, algumas vezes, disfunção muscular da língua. As necessidades ortodônticas e ortognáticas têm sido consideradas um verdadeiro desafio clínico, até mesmo para aqueles profissionais com vasta experiência, uma vez que requerem um plano de tratamento individualizado e complexo. Esse relato de caso aborda uma expansão ortopédica da maxila, em que foi utilizada uma máscara facial modificada para protração do complexo maxilar, acompanhada de uma rotação horária da maxila. Além disso, considerações especiais sobre o tempo de tratamento e resultados ortopédicos são discutidas.

Nine-year clinical evaluation of composite resins in Class III restorations / Avaliação de nove anos de restaurações de classe III em resina composta

The aim of this study was to evaluate thenine-year clinical performance of Class III composite restorations using two microhybrid anterior composite resins [Magic™-Vigodent/(F) and Z100™-3M ESPE/(Z)]. Material and Methods: The study was a randomized controlled trial, following the splitmouth design. Seventy restorations were placed, thirty-five for each resin composite into 35 patients. The restorations were placed by one operator according to the manufacturers’ specifications. Two independent evaluators conducted the clinical evaluation using modified USPHS criteria. After nine years, 56 restorations (28F-28Z) were evaluated. Data were analyzed using Chi-square, Exact Fisherand McNemar tests (p < 0.05). Results: Nopost operative sensitivity, secondary caries and loss of anatomic form was observed after nine-years for both composites. There were no significant differences between the two composites tested at baseline and after nine-years. Significant differen ces for Z and Frestorations between baseline and nine-year with respect to color matching and for F regarding themarginal integrity were detected. Conclusion: The clinical performance of both materials was consideredacceptable after the 9-year evaluation...

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar após nove anos a performance clínica de restaurações de classe III em resina composta, utilizando-se duas resinas microhíbridas para dentes anteriores [Magic-Vigodent/(F) e Z100-3M ESPE/(Z)]. Material e Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo clínico controlado aleatório, o qual utilizou o desenho de boca dividida.Setenta restaurações foram realizadas em trinta e cinco pacientes, sendo trinta e cinco para cada resina composta. As restaurações foram realizadas por um único operador seguindo as especificações dos fabricantes. Dois avaliadores independentes avaliaram as restaurações utilizando-se o critério USPHS modificado. Após nove anos, 56 restaurações(38F – 28Z) foram avaliadas. Os dados foram analisados por meio dos testes Qui-quadrado, Exato de Fisher e McNemar (p < 0,05). Resultados: Não foram detectados sensibilidade pós-operatória, cárie secundária e perda de forma anatômica no período analisado para ambas resinas. Não houve diferenças entre o período inicial e de nove anos para as resinas testadas, exceto para Z e F foram em relação à a cor e para a integridade do material para F. Conclusão: O comportamento clínico das duas resinas testadas foi considerado adequado após nove anos de avaliação...

Caracterización de pacientes hospitalizados con infecciones causadas por micobacterias no tuberculosas, en un hospital de alta complejidad en Colombia / Characteristics of inpatients with nontuberculous mycobacterial infections in a highly complex hospital in Colombia

Antecedentes: Las infecciones por micobacterias no tuberculosas (MNT) se describen en los últimos años con mayor frecuencia, especialmente en pacientes con inmunosupresión y en pacientes tratados por procedimientos estéticos. Las MNT incluyen especies del género Mycobacterium , diferentes del complejo Mycobacterium tuberculosis y Mycobacterium leprae . Objetivo: Describir las características demográficas y clínicas de pacientes hospitalizados con infecciones por MNT. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo. Resultados: De 187 pacientes con infección por micobacterias documentadas por cultivo, 17 (9,1%) tuvieron infección por MNT. Edad promedio de 38,4 ± 19,2 años. El 58,82% fueron hombres. Las principales comorbilidades fueron VIH/sida (41,17%), diabetes mellitus (23,53%), enfermedad renal crónica (17,64%), terapia inmunosupresora (17,64%) y neoplasias (17,64%). En los coinfectados con VIH el recuento de CD4 fue <50 en 85,71%. Las especies más frecuentes fueron complejo M. avium (CMA) 35,29%, M. abscessus (17,65%) y M. chelonae (11,76%). Las formas de infección fueron: diseminada (35,29%), pulmonar (23,53%), piel y tejidos blandos (17,64%) y gastrointestinal (11,76%). Estancia promedio de 22,1 días; un 23,53% requirió atención en UCI. La mortalidad general fue 23,53%. Conclusión: Las infecciones por MNT causan una serie de condiciones patológicas, los pacientes inmunocomprometidos son la población de mayor riesgo y las formas diseminada y pulmonar,las más frecuentes. La sospecha temprana así como la toma de muestras adecuadas y el uso de métodos diagnósticos apropiados son indispensables para su diagnóstico oportuno y tratamiento adecuado.

Background: Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections has been described more frequently in recent years, especially in immunosuppression conditions and after cosmetic surgical procedures. The NTM include species of the genus Mycobacterium , other than Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and Mycobacterium leprae. Objective: To describe the demographic and clinical characteristics of Colombian in-patientswith NTM infections. Methodology: A retrospective descriptive study. Results: In 187 patients with culture- confirmed mycobacterial infection, 17 (9,1%) had NTM.The mean age was 38,4 ± 19,2 and 58,82% were men. Major comorbidities were: HIV/AIDS(41,1%), diabetes mellitus (23,5%), chronic renal disease (17,6%), immunosuppressive therapy(17,6%) and neoplasms (17,6%). In patients co-infected with HIV, CD4 count was <50 in 85,7%.The most frequent species were M. avium complex (MAC) in 35,2%, M. abscessus in 17,6% and M. chelonae in 11,7%. Infections were disseminated (35,2%), pulmonary (23,5%), skin and soft tissue (17,6%) and in gastrointestinal system (11,7%). The average hospital stay was 22,1 day sand 23,5% required intensive care unit. Overall mortality was 23,5%. Conclusion: MNT infections cause a number of pathological conditions, being more frequent in immunocompromised patients. The disseminated and pulmonary forms were the most common. Early clinical suspicion and appropriate samples and diagnostic assays, are crucial for early diagnosis and treatment.

Effect of sealants in the composite surface roughness after tooth brushing / Efeito de selantes na rugosidade de resinas compostas após a escovação simulada

This in vitro study evaluated the influence of 4 surface sealers on the surface roughness of composite resins. Fifty specimens were divided into 10 groups, as follows: G1. (Control 1) Concept resin; G2. Concept + Fortify; G3. Concept + Biscover; G4. Concept + Lasting Touch; G5. Concept + Fill Glaze; G6. (Control 2) Esthet X; G7. Esthet X + Fortify; G8. Esthet X + Biscover; G9. Esthet X + Lasting Touch; G10. Esthet X + Fill Glaze. Specimens (15mm in length, 4 mm in depth and 5 mm in width) were made using a matrix and were stored in distilled water at 37ºC for 24 hours. After storage, specimens were polished using 320, 600 abrasive SiC paper under running water and the initial roughness was measured using a perfilometer. Surface sealers were applied and a new measurement of roughness was made. Specimens were submitted to 100,000 cycles of abrasive dentifrice brushing followed by another surface roughness measurement. Qualitative analysis was made by using SEM. Results were submitted to 3-way modified ANOVA (p<0.05) and Tukey's test. Results: Surface sealant provided smoother surfaces for both tested composite resins (G2=0.0727, G3=0.0147, G4=0.0307, G5=0.0253, G7=0.0173, G8=0.0333, G9=0.0480, G10=0,0480). After the abrasion test, the control group presented lower roughness surface (G1=0.0600, G6=0.1007). No statistical difference were found between Fortify (G2=0.0740, G7=0.0673) and Biscover (G7=0.0440). Lasting Touch presented rougher surfaces in relation to the other groups (G4= 0.1253, G9=0.0980), followed by Fill Glaze (G5=0.0933, G10= 0.0847). The application of surface sealant did not provide roughness optimization after tooth brushing simulation for the 2 composite resins tested.

Este estudo avaliou, in vitro, a influência de 4 selantes de superfície na rugosidade de duas resinas compostas. Cinqüenta espécimes foram confeccionados e divididos em 10 grupos com 5 espécimes cada, em função da combinação entre resina composta e selante de superfície, sendo: G1. Controle Concept; G2. Concept + Fortify; G3. Concept + Biscover; G4. Concept + Lasting Touch; G5. Concept + Fill Glaze; G6. Controle Esthet X; G7. Esthet X + Fortify; G8. Esthet X + Biscover; G9. Esthet X + Lasting Touch; G10. Esthet X + Fill Glaze. Os espécimes (15mm X 4 mm X 5 mm) foram confeccionados e armazenados em água destilada à 37ºC por 24 horas. Após este período, os espécimes foram planificados com lixas de granulometria 320, 600 e a rugosidade inicial foi aferida. Aplicaram-se os selantes de superfície e uma nova aferição da rugosidade superficial foi realizada. Os espécimes foram submetidos a 100.000 ciclos de escovação, seguido de nova mensuração da rugosidade. Os resultados foram submetidos aos testes ANOVA a 3 critérios e Tukey. A aplicação do selante de superfície diminuiu a rugosidade superficial das resinas compostas testadas (G2=0,0727, G3=0,0147, G4=0,0307, G5=0,0253, G6=0,0960, G7=0,0173, G8=0,0333, G9=0,0480). Nenhuma diferença estatística foi encontrada entre o grupo Fortify (G2=0,0740, G7=0,0673) e Biscover (G7=0,0440). Os maiores valores de rugosidade foram apresentados pelo grupo Lasting Touch (G4= 0,1253, G9=0,0980), seguido do Fill Glaze (G5=0,0933, G10= 0,0847). A aplicação do selante de superfície não otimizou a rugosidade das duas resinas compostas testadas após o teste de abrasão simulada.

Soluções estéticas para alterações intrínsecas do esmalte dentário / Aesthetic solution for intrinsic alterations of dental enamel

A alta expectativa por tratamentos estéticos gerada pelos pacientes, associada a uma Odontologia cada vez menos invasiva, torna o tratamento das lesões intrínsecas de esmalte um desafio para o clínico. Desta forma, existe a necessidade da constante atualização e discussão sobre o tema para oferecer o tratamento mais conservador e, ao mesmo tempo, de excelência. Neste artigo serão apresentados e discutidos alguns casos clínicos representativos de situações mais frequentes de alterações do esmalte dentário, em que foram empregados diferentes tratamentos, desde os mais conservadores até os que envolvem algum desgaste dentário, visando o restabelecimento estético e funcional do esmalte.

The high expectations of the patients for aesthetic treatments associated to a less invasive Dentistry turns treatment of intrinsic lesions of enamel a challenge for clinicians. Thus constant update and discussion are needed in order to offer a more conservative approach and, at the same time, an excellent treatment. The present paper will present and discuss some clinical cases representing the most frequent situations of tooth enamel alterations, in which different treatments have been used, from the most conservative to those involving some tooth drilling, aiming at aesthetic and functional restoration of the enamel.