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@#Introduction: The quality of Zinc Oxide Eugenol-Ethoxy Benzoic Acid (ZOE-EBA) dental cement could be improved by the addition of Aluminum Oxide (Al2 O3 ). It was caused by the characteristic of alumina which are easy on fabrication process, resistant on corrosion, endurance usage, bioinert, and biocompatible. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the addition of Al2 O3 in ZOE-EBA cement. Methods: Nanoparticle of ZnO (zinc oxide), Al2 O3 , MgO (magnesium oxide),eugenol liquid and EBA (Ethoxy Benzoic Acid) fluid. The variations of Al2 O3 were 24%, 26%, 28%, 30%. First is the sintering on 1000°C and tested by XRD. Sintered powder was mixed with liquid, with a ratio of powder: liquid 7:1. The mechanical characteristic are compressive strength and hardness. Results: XRD test is showed that ZnO has dominant phase on the sample and there was new phase on cement powder such as Zinc-Aluminium oxide (ZnAl2 O4 ). The best result was shown on the addition of 26% of Al2 O3 composition in the 3 type test because the sample had ZnAl2 O4 phase volume fewer than 28% and 30% of Al2 O3 . This result was supported by the compressive strength and hardness which showed the optimum value at concentrations of 26%, which were 64.49 MPa and hardness of 69.33 VHN. Conclusion: Based on the result, it was found that Al2 O3 variation gives the best results in the teeth ZOE-EBA cement was 26%.
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Background: This study for the first time examines the biomedical potential of using anodic aluminium oxide (AAO) for culturing Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) Kidney (RK-13) epithelial cells. Methods: The cellular response of RK-13 cells towards in-house synthesised AAO membranes, a commercially available membrane and glass controls were investigated by examining cell adhesion, morphology and proliferation. The in-house membranes were anodized using a two-step procedure to produce a highly ordered hexagonal pore and channel structure. Results: Cell proliferation over a 48 h period indicated that the AAO membranes were more than comparable with the glass control substrates. Subsequent microscopy observations revealed evidence of focal adhesion sites and cellular extensions interacting with the underlining porous membrane surface structure. Conclusions: The study has shown that AAO membranes have the potential to culture RK-13 cells and indicate a possible tissue engineering technique for producing tissues.
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Objetivo: O objetivo do trabalho foi caracterizar e comparar sistemas cerâmicos aluminizados infiltrados por vidro, por meio de difração por RX, microscopia eletrônica de varredura e resistência à flexão uniaxial em três pontos. Os sistemas cerâmicos utilizados foram: (IC)- In-Ceram Alumina (VITA), (VC)- Vitro-Ceram (Angelus) e (AG)- Alglass (Celmat). A fase cristalina de cada material foi identificada por meio de difração por RX. Dez espécimes em forma de barra (25X4X1,2±0,1) de cada material foram produzidos seguindo as instruções do fabricante de acordo com a ISO 6872. Os espécimes foram levados em uma máquina de ensaio universal para avaliação da resistência à flexão em três pontos, com carga de 500Kgf, velocidade de 0,5mm/min e distância entre os apoios de 15mm. Os dados foram submetidos a análise estatística ANOVA (p<0,01). Os espécimes fraturados foram observados no MEV em diversas condições: superfície jateada, superfície polida, superfície fraturada e alumina sem infiltração. Resultados: Foi identificada uma segunda fase cristalina de zircônia dopada com Ítrio no VC. Os valores médios de resistência à flexão foram (MPa): VC (483±38,3)= IC (456,6±29,4) > AG(263,8±37,8) (nível de 1% de significância). A micromorfologia dos sistemas apresentou características bem distintas, com diferenças em relação ao tamanho e distribuição das partículas de alumina e capacidade de molhamento do vidro de infiltração. A análise da fratura demonstrou comportamento semelhante contornando a maioria dos grãos de alumina e atravessando outros...
Objective: The purpose of this study was to characterize and compare glass-infused alumina-based ceramic systems by using X-Ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and flexural strength with a three-point bending test. The ceramic systems used were: (IC)- In-Ceram Alumina (VITA), (VC)- Vitro-Ceram (Angelus) and (AG)- Alglass (Celmat). The crystalline phase of each material was identified through X-Ray diffraction. Ten bar specimens (25X4X1,2±0.1) of each material were produced following the manufacturer's instructions according to ISO 6872. The specimens were taken to a universal testing machine to evaluate flexural strength with a three-point bending test, with a constant load of 500Kgf, crosshead speed of 0,5mm/min and a 15mm distance between supports. The data was submitted to ANOVA (p<0.01) statistical analysis. The fractured specimens underwent SEM analysis in different conditions: sandblasted surface, polished surface, fractured surface and alumina without infiltration. Results: a second crystalline phase of yttrium-stabilized zirconia was identified in VC. Mean values of flexural strength were (MPa): VC (483±38.3)= IC (456,6±29.4) > AG(263,8±37.8). The micro morphology presented distinct characteristics for each system, with differences in relation to size and distribution of the alumina particles, and the ability of glass infiltration. Fracture analysis showed similar behavior contouring most alumina particles and though others...
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Aluminum Oxide , Ceramics , Dental Materials , Analysis of Variance , Materials Science , Microscopy, Electron, ScanningABSTRACT
Objective To determine the toxice effects of nano aluminium oxide (NAOs)to N9 cells in vitro. Methods The morphological changes of N9 cells induced by 0-125 ?g/ml NAOs and nNAOs were observed with phase-control microscope. The viability and apoptosis of N9 cells line after being exposed to 0-500 ?g/ml NAOs and nNAOs 24 h were detected by MTT and Hoechst 33258. Flow cytometry was used to quantify the efficiency of N9 apoptosis induced by 0-200 ?g/ml NAOs. Results After being exposused to NAOs,the morphology of N9 cell changed,and cell apoptosis was observed in a time-and dose-depended manner. The efficiencies of apoptosis induced by 8,100 and 200 ?g/ml aluminium oxide nanoparticles significantly increased compared with control (P