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Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.) ; 20(1): 87-95, Jan.-Feb. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-778385

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BACKGROUND: The risk factors for the development of plantar fasciitis (PF) have been associated with the medial longitudinal arch (MLA), rearfoot alignment and calcaneal overload. However, the relationships between the biomechanical variables have yet to be determined. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to investigate the relationships between the MLA, rearfoot alignment, and dynamic plantar loads in runners with unilateral PF in acute and chronic phases. METHOD: Cross-sectional study which thirty-five runners with unilateral PF were evaluated: 20 in the acute phase (with pain) and 15 with previous chronic PF (without pain). The MLA index and rearfoot alignment were calculated using digital images. The contact area, maximum force, peak pressure, and force-time integral over three plantar areas were acquired with Pedar X insoles while running at 12 km/h, and the loading rates were calculated from the vertical forces. RESULTS: The multiple regression analyses indicated that both the force-time integral (R2=0.15 for acute phase PF; R2=0.17 for chronic PF) and maximum force (R2=0.35 for chronic PF) over the forefoot were predicted by an elevated MLA index. The rearfoot valgus alignment predicted the maximum force over the rearfoot in both PF groups: acute (R2=0.18) and chronic (R2=0.45). The rearfoot valgus alignment also predicted higher loading rates in the PF groups: acute (R2=0.19) and chronic (R2=0.40). CONCLUSION: The MLA index and the rearfoot alignment were good predictors of plantar loads over the forefoot and rearfoot areas in runners with PF. However, rearfoot valgus was demonstrated to be an important clinical measure, since it was able to predict the maximum force and both loading rates over the rearfoot.


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Humans , Running/physiology , Fasciitis, Plantar/physiopathology , Foot/physiology , Pressure , Cross-Sectional Studies/standards
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ROBRAC ; 20(53)jul. 2011. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-639286

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Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo principal, analisar a interferência do clareamento dentário com peróxido de carbamida (PC) a 10% sobre a resistência de união à dentina de restaurações de resina composta. Material e Método: Vinte cavidades foram preparadas na face vestibular de dentes bovinos. Após condicionamento ácido e aplicação de agente adesivo nas paredes de dentina e esmalte, as cavidades foram restauradas com resina composta. Os espécimes foram divididos em grupos de acordo com tratamento na superfície de esmalte/restauração: G1 ? controle (sem tratamento) e G2 (aplicação do gel de PC por 8h/dia, durante 14 dias). Após esse período, foram obtidos os corpos-de-prova em forma de palito com secção transversal de aproximadamente 0,81 mm2, os quais foram submetidos ao ensaio de microtração. As fraturas foram analisadas em lupa estereoscópica e classificadas em: coesiva da resina ou dentina, adesiva ou mista. Resultados: A análise estatística (ANOVA/ ?2) revelou que o fator tratamento interferiu na resistência adesiva, sendo que a resistência de união foi significantemente superior para os espécimes do grupo G2 (p<0,05). Fraturas adesivas predominaram em todos os grupos com valores que variaram de 48,3% a 75%. Fraturas mistas foram às segundas mais observadas em G1 e falhas coesivas da resina para G2. Conclusões: Conclui-se que o clareamento caseiro utilizando gel com 10% de PC aumentou a resistência de união de restaurações adesivas à dentina.


Objective: The present study aimed to analyze the effects of tooth bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide (CP) gel on the bond strength of resin composite restorations to dentin. Material and Methods: Twenty cavities were prepared on the buccal surface of bovine teeth. After acid etching and application of bonding agent on dentin and enamel, the cavities were restored with composite resin. The specimens were divided into groups according to treatment on the surface of enamel / restoration: G1 - control (no treatment) and G2 (10% PC gel application for 8h/day during 14 days). After this period, the teeth were cut to produce beams with 0.81 mm2 cross-sectional area, which were subjected to microtensile test. The fractures were examined with a stereomicroscope and classified as cohesive in resin or dentin, adhesive, or mixed. Results: The statistical analysis (ANOVA / ?2) revealed that the factor treatment interfered with the bond strength, which was significantly higher for specimens of G2 (p <0.05). Adhesive fractures occurred in most of specimens of both groups with values ranging from 48.3% to 75%. Mixed fractures were the second more frequent in G1 and cohesive resin failure in G2. Conclusion: It was concluded that tooth bleaching with 10% of PC increased the bond strength of adhesive restorations to dentin.

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ROBRAC ; 19(48)abr. 2010. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-558301

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Mesmo diante da valorização dos princípios estéticos e mecânicos dos materiais restauradores, os fatores biológicos são de extrema importância para a manutenção da vitalidade do complexo dentino-pulpar e devem ser levados em consideração para se obter o sucesso dos procedimentos clínicos. A dentina e tecido pulpar estão susceptíveis a diversos tipos de agressores que vão desde toxinas derivadas de microrganismos até aqueles originados por preparos cavitários erroneamente executados e materiais dentários tóxicos. Inicialmente, a polpa reage desencadeando um processo inflamatório que envolve fluido dentinário, odontoblastos, células do sistema imune e suas citocinas inflamatórias, além de neuropeptídeos e quimiocinas. Posteriormente poderá ocorrer resolução do quadro inflamatório, esclerose dentinária associada ou não a formação de dentina reacional ou reparadora. Caso a agressão seja de alta intensidade ou persista por um período longo, poderá ocorrer morte dos odontoblastos com consequente envelhecimento pulpar ou até mesmo necrose desse tecido conjuntivo especializado. Sendo assim, é de extrema importância o conhecimento dos aspectos fisiológicos e patológicos da polpa dentária assim como das conseqüências das intervenções realizadas diariamente na clínica. Dessa forma, o profissional poderá executar uma técnica operatória minimamente agressiva e selecionar materiais dentários adequados para serem utilizados dentro de cada situação clínica específica, visando à manutenção da integridade do complexo dentino-pulpar.


Despite the strong valorization of the esthetics and its relationship with restorative materials, the biological principles of any clinical procedure are extremely important to maintain the vitality of the dentin-pulp complex. Dentin and pulp tissue are susceptible to different kinds of irritants such as toxins from microorganisms, traumatic procedures of cavity preparation, as well as toxic components released by restorative materials applied in non recommended clinical situations. Initially, the pulp responds to irritation by starting an inflammatory reaction which involves outward movement of dentinal fluid and intratubular deposition of immunoglobulins, upregulation of odontoblast activities, presence of immune cells and their cytokines as well as local expression of neuropeptides and chemokines. After these initial events, the inflammation process can be resolved associated or not to sclerotic dentin formation and reactionary dentin deposition. If high intensity offensive stimuli are applied to the dentin-pulp complex, death of odontoblasts takes place and consequently pulp ageing or even partial necrosis of this tissue may occurs. Thereby, clinicians need to be aware about the physiological and pathological features of the dentin-pulp complex as well as the possible biological consequences of different clinical procedures. In this way, the dentists should be able to carry out minimally aggressive operative techniques and to select the more appropriate restorative materials for each specific clinical situation in order to obtain excellent clinical results associated to the maintenance of pulp vitality.

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ROBRAC ; 19(48)abr. 2010. graf, ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-558303

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O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a citotoxicidade de diferentes técnicas de clareamento dentário, utilizando agentes clareadores com 20% e 38% de peróxido de hidrogênio (H2O2) sobre células odontoblastóides MDPC-23. Sessenta discos de esmalte/dentina foram adaptados em câmaras pulpares artificiais e divididos em seis grupos de acordo com o tratamento realizado sobre a superfície do esmalte: G1- 20% H2O2 (1 aplicação); G2- 20% H2O2 (2 aplicações); G3- 38% H2O2 (1 aplicação); G4- 38% H2O2 (2 aplicações); G5- 38% H2O2 (3 aplicações) e G6- controle. Em cada aplicação, os agentes clareadores com 20% ou 38% de H2O2 permaneceram sobre o esmalte por 45 ou 10 minutos, respectivamente. Após a última aplicação do gel, o meio de cultura em contato com a dentina foi obtido (extrato) e aplicado sobre as células previamente cultivadas (30.000 células/cm2). Foram realizadas avaliações do metabolismo (Teste de MTT) e da morfologia celular (MEV). A redução do metabolismo celular foi de 96,29%; 96,11%; 96,42%; 95,62% e 97,18% para G1, G2, G3, G4 e G5, respectivamente. Houve diferença estatisticamente significante apenas quando se comparou os grupos tratados com o grupo controle (G6) (Mann Whitney, p<0,05). Nestes grupos tratados, as poucas célulasque sobreviveram aos extratos apresentavam notáveis alterações morfológicas. Concluiu-se que ambas as técnicas de clareamento avaliadas resultaram em intenso efeito citotóxico trans-amelodentinário para ascélulas MDPC-23.


The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the trans-enamel and transdentinal cytotoxic effects of two in-office tooth bleaching techniques that employ bleaching gels containing 20% and 38% of H2O2 on cultured odontoblast-like cell line (MDPC-23). Sixty enamel/dentin discs were obtained from bovine central incisors and placed individually in artificial pulp chambers. Six groups were formed according to the following enamel treatments: G1- 20% H2O2 (1 application); G2- 20% H2O2 (2 applications); G3- 38% H2O2 (1 application); G4- 38% H2O2 (2 applications); G5- 38% H2O2 (3 applications); and G6- control (no treatment). In G1 and G2, the bleaching gel was left in contact with the enamel surface for 45 min in each application. However, in G3, G4, and G5 the bleaching gel was applied for only 10 min per application. After the last application, the extracts were collected and applied on previously cultured cells (30.000 cells/cm2) for 24 h. Cell metabolism was evaluated by the MTT assay and cell morphology was analysed by scanning electron microscopy. Cell metabolism decreased by 96.29%; 96.11%; 96.42%; 95.62%; and 97.18% in G1, G2, G3, G4, and G5, respectively. All treated groups differed significantly from non-treated control group (G6) (p < 0.05). However, the difference in cell metabolism among treated groups was not significant statistically. In addition, significant morphological cell alterations were observed in all treated groups. Under the tested experimental conditions, the extracts collected after both tooth bleaching techniques evaluated in this study caused severe toxic effects on cultured odontoblast-like cell MDPC-23.

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Rev. bras. farmacogn ; 19(4): 919-923, out.-dez. 2009. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-542709

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A cúrcuma é o rizoma limpo, em boas condições, seco e moído da Curcuma longa L., uma planta herbácea da família Zingiberaceae. Visando novas alternativas para o controle da esquistossomose, os extratos de Curcuma longa L. foram testados para a avaliação da atividade moluscicida contra caramujos adultos da espécie Biomphalaria glabrata, e toxicidade (ensaio de letalidade com Artemia salina). A oleoresina e o óleo essencial de cúrcuma foram ativos contra Artemia salina (CL50 = 80,43 e CL50 = 319,82 μg/mL, respectivamente) e também ativos contra os indivíduos adultos de Biomphalaria glabrata (CL50 = 58,3 e CL50 = 46,73 μg/mL, respectivamente). A partir dos resultados obtidos pôde ser concluído que ambos os extratos podem constituir uma alternativa no controle da população desses caramujos e na redução da esquistossomose.


The turmeric is the clean rhizome at good conditions, dried and powdered of Curcuma longa L., an herbaceous plant of Zingiberaceae family. Aiming new alternatives for Schistosomiasis control, the Curcuma longa L. extracts were tested for molluscicidal activity evaluation against adult snails of Biomphalaria glabrata specie, and the toxicity (Brine Shrimp Lethality-BSL-bioassay). The oleoresin and the essential oil of turmeric were active against Artemia salina (CL50 = 80.43 and CL50 = 319.82 μg.mL-1, respectively) and also active against the adult snails of Biomphalaria glabrata (CL50 = 58.3 and CL50 = 46.73 μg.mL-1, respectively). From the obtained results it was concluded that both extracts can constitute an alternative to population control of these snails and in the reduction of Schistosomiasis.

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