Effects of different light sources on the stability of cinepazide maleate in sodium chloride solution / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the effects of different light sources on the stability of cinepazide maleate in sodium chloride solution, providing a theoretical basis for standardizing operation for avoiding light in clinical medication.Methods:First, a standard curve was created and methodological studies were conducted. Then, intravenous drip solutions were prepared using clinically prescribed methods. Then, the absorbance of the solution of cinepazide maleate injection under outdoor light, light emitting diode (LED) light, indoor light, artificial sunlight with a color temperature of 6 500 K (D65), and under a shading condition for 1, 2, 3, and 7 hours were brought into the standard curve to obtain the concentrations, and the change of the concentrations was studied.Results:There was no light decomposition phenomenon of cinepazide maleate injection in the shading group (control group) within 7 hours. In the other four experimental groups, there was no obvious light decomposition phenomenon of cinepazide maleate injection in the LED light group. Compared with the shading group, cinepazide maleate injection in the indoor, outdoor, and D65 groups began to exhibit a light decomposition phenomenon at 1 hour ( F = 44 840.44, P < 0.001). At 2 hours, cinepazide maleate content in the outdoor and D65 groups began to decrease significantly compared with the shading group ( F = 15 459.12, P < 0.001). At 7 hours, cinepazide maleate exhibited significantly greater light decomposition in the outdoor group [(29.84 ± 0.43) L·mol -1·cm -1] and D65 group [(21.01 ± 0.51) L·mol -1·cm -1] than the shading group [(101.65 ± 1.5) L·mol -1·cm -1] ( F = 63 106.32, P < 0.001). There was no significant difference in cinepazide maleate content between LED and shading groups ( P > 0.05). Conclusion:Cinepazide maleate injection is stable under the common LED light source and therefore it is not necessary to take lightproof operation. Cinepazide maleate injection is unstable under indoor, outdoor, and D65 light sources, and it is necessary to take lightproof operation.

Normalized spectral settings in light- and myopia-related experimental studies / 中华实验眼科杂志

There are more and more studies investigating the influence of spectral difference on myopia, but the settings of light sources are different in each study.As a physical quantity, light can be measured radiometrically, mainly to detect the energy properties of light.As a psychological and physical quantity, the light should be measured photometrically to detect the degree of light perception of the organism.Different optical measuring tools measure based on the response curve of the photoelectric conversion device.The essence of the light source spectrum setting in the experiment is to control the sensitivity of organisms to light.Therefore, special attention should be paid to the influence of light source setting differences when interpreting similar experimental results.When setting the light in animal experiments, it is necessary to consider the differences in the absorption curve of the animal's photosensitive pigment and the curve of the animal's spectral light efficiency.It is also suggested that a radiometer should be used to unify the photon flux density consistent among different groups based on 200-300 lx light intensity.In this paper, the normalization of spectral settings in experiments related to light and myopia was reviewed.

Simulation of non-invasive phototherapy therapy mediated by medical LED array light source / 国际生物医学工程杂志

Objective:To simulate the spot characteristics of light emitting diode (LED) array light sources used in non-invasive phototherapy at different distances and to provide reference for the formulation of clinical non-invasive phototherapy treatment schemes.Methods:The ray tracing module in Comsol software was used to simulate the spot characteristics of LED light sources with different power and arrays at different distances, and the fitting curve was analyzed. The model was verified by the actual LED spot measurement, and the feasibility of the treatment scheme was verified by the mouse back wound model.Results:Under the irradiation of 2×2 LED light source array, with the increase of the vertical distance from the light source, the area of the effective area and the treatment area gradually increased, the power density value in the area gradually decreased, and the uniformity gradually increased. These changes showed a linear or binomial correlation with the vertical distance. The model was improved based on the actual LED light spot, and the new model consisted of an array of 18 LEDs as the light source, and the treatment area showed better uniformity and power density values. The simulated optical parameters were used to treat mice’s wounds with light, and the results showed that light treatment could promote wound healing.Conclusions:The established medical LED array light source spot characteristics simulation can provide a reference for the development of clinical non-invasive phototherapy protocols, thus helping the clinic select the appropriate LED power and array distribution according to the treatment needs and also providing a basis for the development of medical LED array light sources.

Research progress on the application of photodynamic therapy in periodontal treatment / 口腔疾病防治

@#Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that is initiated by bacteria. Pathogens and their virulence factors alter normal cellular metabolic activity and deteriorate periodontal microconditions. Owing to the complexity of tooth structure and the limitation of conventional treatment, we may not live up to all patients’ expectations, especially those with grade C and stage Ⅲ or Ⅳ periodontitis. With the advantages of bactericidal effects, high safety, inhibition of bacterial drug resistance and promotion of tissue healing, photodynamic therapy （PDT） seems to be an ideal technology in periodontal treatment. However, it cannot remove subgingival stones and still cannot replace mechanical treatment to preliminarily control periodontal inflammation. Therefore, near-infrared low-energy light combined with traditional photosensitizers is mostly used in clinical periodontal adjuvant treatment. In periodontal maintenance treatment on a regular basis, a single application can also reduce the sensitivity of patients and effectively control plaque, but its effect will be affected by the degree of periodontal inflammation, the concentration and type of photosensitizer, the energy of the light source, etc. With the further development of material science, the performance of photosensitizers to accelerate oxides and target bacteria will be optimized. In the future, parameters of PDT need to be designed in large-scale studies in accord with different stages and grades of periodontitis.

Antimicrobial Effect on Streptococcus mutans in Photodynamic Therapy using Different Light Source / 대한소아치과학회지

In a photodynamic therapy, the difference of antibacterial capacity was compared according to the type of source of light when the same quantity of energy is irradiated.After S. mutans is formed in planktonic state and biofilm state, erythrosine diluted to 40 µM was treated for 3 minutes, and as the type of light source, Halogen, LED, and Plasma arc were used, which were irradiated for 30 seconds, 15 seconds and 9.5 seconds, respectively.After the completion of the experiment, CFU of each experiment arm was measured to compare the photodynamic therapeutic effects according to each condition.The CFU of each experiment arm had no statistically significant difference.Under the same quantity of energy, the photodynamic therapeutic effect can be said to be the same regardless of types of light source, which is a useful result in the clinical field with various light irradiators.

Comparative study on the shade matching performance of dental students under D55 and D65 light sources conditions / 华西口腔医学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#This study aimed to compare the effect of D55 and D65 light sources on the visual colorimetry performance of dental students by using a homemade light-source shelf.@*METHODS@#Two Vitapan 3D-Master shade guides were randomly selected. One set was used as shade guides. Ten commonly used shade tabs of 2L2.5, 2M2, 2R2.5, 3M2, 3R2.5, 3L1.5, 3R1.5, 3L2.5, 4R1.5, and 4L1.5 were selected from the other set with covered value marks and numbered from 1 to 10. After the colorimetric training, 49 undergraduate dental students were randomly divided into two groups. Each student randomly selected two of the 10 shade tabs, and the colors were subsequently matched under D65 and D55 light sources from a distance of approximately 40 cm. The average color difference (ΔE) between the color selected by each participant and the actual color of shade tabs was calculated. Paired t test was used for statistical analysis.@*RESULTS@#The ΔE values between the color selected by each participant and the actual color of the shade tabs under the D55 light source varied from 0 to 6.540. The average value was 2.501. The ΔE values between the color selected by each participant and the actual color of the shade tabs under the D65 light source varied from 0 to 6.610. The average value was 2.530. No statistically significant difference was observed between the results under the two light sources (P=0.921).@*CONCLUSIONS@#Both D55 and D65 daylight lamps can be used for daily dental colorimetry. These two different color temperatures showed no significant difference.

The Effect of Endoscopic Tympanoplasty on Cochlear Function

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this prospective clinical study was to measure the audiologic outcomes of the patients that underwent endoscopic transcanal cartilage tympanoplasty, and to investigate the effects on cochlear function. METHODS: Thirty-three patients (33 ears) who were diagnosed with noncomplicated chronic otitis media and underwent endoscopic transcanal cartilage tympanoplasty technique were included. Pre- and postoperative first month distortion product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), bone conduction hearing levels and air bone gap (ABG) values were measured and total endoscope usage time was noted. RESULTS: Preoperative median SNR measurements at 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 kHz were 6 dB (1–11; interquartile range [IQR], 1), 6 dB (4–20; IQR, 1), 7 dB (3–26; IQR, 5) and 5.50 dB (0–9; IQR, 3), respectively. Postoperative median SNR measurements at 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 kHz were 6 dB (3–9; IQR, 1), 6 dB (2–21; IQR, 3), 7 dB (2–20; IQR, 3), and 6 dB (0–10; IQR, 7), respectively. Regarding the DPOAE measurements, there was no statistically significant difference between the SNR values of all given frequencies (P>0.05). Regarding the pure tone audiometry (PTA) measurements, bone conduction was significantly better at 0.5 and 1 kHz, postoperatively (P 0.05). Additionally, no statistically significant correlation was found between the SNR and PTA measurements and the endoscope usage time (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: We suggested that cochlear functions and sensorineural hearing remained stable after endoscopic transcanal cartilage tympanoplasty and cold light source doesn’t cause significant adverse effects cochlear functions.

Use of an Alternate Light Source to Detect Tooth and Bone

Resumo O objetivo desse trabalho foi identificar a combinação do comprimento de onda e filtro que melhor detecta dente e osso e verificar qual material biológico (esmalte, raiz dental ou osso) possui maior fluorescência quando exposto a uma fonte de luz alternativa (ALS). Amostras de dente e osso foram iluminadas com uma ALS e fotografadas. Os programas Adobe Photoshop™ e ImageJ™ foram usados para análise das imagens. Os dados obtidos das medidas dos pixels das fotografias foram submetidos a análise de variância. Os valores com efeitos significativos tiveram suas médias comparadas pelo teste de Tukey. Em todos os testes, o nível de significância adotado foi p≤0,05 e os valores calculados pelo sistema SAS. Os resultados mostraram que a melhor combinação para detectar dente e osso é o comprimento de onda 455 nm com o filtro laranja. A fluorescência da raiz é maior que a do esmalte que é maior do que o osso. O material biológico teve maior fluorescência que o material inerte. Esse conhecimento pode auxiliar o perito a triar e detectar esses materiais biológicos, por exemplo em situações em que dentes e pequenos ossos estiverem fragmentados, tanto na cena do crime quanto no laboratório.

Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the combination of wavelength and filter that best detects tooth and bone, and to determine which biological materials (enamel, dental root or bone) have highest fluorescence intensity when exposed to an alternate light source (ALS). Tooth and bone samples were lighted with ALS and photographed. Adobe Photoshop™ and ImageJ™ softwares were used for image analysis. Data obtained by measuring the photograph pixels were subjected to analysis of variance. The mean values of significant effects were compared by the Tukey test. In all tests, the significance level was set at p≤0.05 and the values calculated by the SAS system. The results showed that the best combination for detecting tooth and bone is an illumination wavelength of 455 nm with an orange filter. The fluorescence of dental root is greater than that of enamel, which in turn is greater than that of bone. The biological material had markedly higher fluorescence than the inert material. This knowledge can help the forensic expert to screen and detect biological materials, for example in situations where there are fragmented teeth and small bones, both at the scene and in the laboratory.

Influence of Light Source, Thermocycling and Silane on the Shear Bond Strength of Metallic Brackets to Ceramic

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different light sources, thermocycling and silane on the bond strength of metallic brackets to ceramic. Cylinders of feldspathic ceramic were etched with 10% hydrofluoric acid for 60 s. Half of the cylinders (Groups 1 to 4) received two layers of silane. Metallic brackets were bonded to the cylinders using Transbond XT and divided into 8 groups (n=20), according to light source (Radii Plus LED - 40 s; Groups 1, 2, 5 and 6 and XL 2500 halogen light - 40 s; Groups 3, 4, 7 and 8) and experimental conditions with (Groups 2, 4, 6 and 8) without thermocycling (Groups 1, 3, 5 and 7). Shear bond testing was carried out after 24 h of deionized water storage (Groups 1, 3, 5 and 7) and thermocycling (Groups 2, 4, 6 and 8; 7,000 cycles - 5°/55 °C). Date were submitted to three-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test (α=0.05). The Adhesive Remnamt Index (ARI) was evaluated at 8× magnification. The application of silane was effective in increasing the shear bond strength of the brackets to ceramic (p<0.05). Significant difference (p<0.05) on the bond strength was observed between light sources with or without thermocycling. The ARI showed a predominance of scores 0 for all groups, with an increase in scores 1, 2 and 3 for the silane groups. In conclusion, silane improved significantly the shear bond strength of the brackets to ceramic. The thermocycling and light sources influence on the bond strength.

Resumo O objetivo neste estudo foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes fontes de luz, termociclagem e silano na resistência de união de bráquetes metálicos a cerâmica feldspática. Cilindros de cerâmica feldspática foram condicionados com ácido fluorídrico a 10% por 60 s. Metade dos cilindros (Grupos 1 a 4) recebeu duas camadas de silano. Bráquetes metálicos foram colados aos cilindros usando Transbond XT (3M Unitek), formando 8 grupos (n=20), dependendo das fontes de luz usadas para fotoativação (Radii Plus LED - 40s; Grupos 1, 2, 5 e 6 e XL 2500 halógena - 40 s; Grupos 3, 4, 7 e 8), nas condições experimentais com (Grupos 2, 4, 6 e 8) e sem ciclagem térmica (Grupos 1, 3, 5 e 7). O ensaio de resistência ao cisalhamento foi realizado após armazenagem por 24 h em água deionizada (Grupos 1, 3, 5 e 7) ou armazenados e submetidos a ciclagem térmica (Grupos 2, 4, 6 e 8; 7.000 ciclos - 5° e 55° C). Os dados foram submetidos à Análise de Variância de três fatores e teste de Tukey (α=0,05). O Índice de Remanescente Adesivo (IRA) foi avaliado com aumento de 8×. O uso do silano foi efetivo no aumento da resistência de união ao cisalhamento de bráquetes à cerâmica. Diferença significante na resistência de união foi observada entre as fontes de luz, e com ou sem ciclagem térmica. O IRA mostrou predominância de escore 0 para todos os grupos, com aumento de escores 1, 2 e 3 para os grupos com silano. Em conclusão, a aplicação do silano melhorou significativamente a resistência de união ao cisalhamento de bráquete à cerâmica. A ciclagem térmica e as fontes de luz influenciaram a resistência da união.

Research on development of automatic color LED medical cold light source / 中国医学装备

According to the clinical needs, to meet the different requirements of users,to provide a kind of energy-saving, environmental,Protection, safety,reliable automatic color LED medical cold light source; using LED as light source medical cold light source, LED used red, yellow, green The three primary colors, with the three drive control; light intensity using the total luminosity regulation combined with red, yellow, green three primary color Festival; automatic regulation, tracking and artificial regulation combined. According to the camera, display and individual different regulating the best color,taking LED as the light source, using the total light intensity and color separation light (red light, yellow light, green light intensity detection), and can realize thetracking, to develop the automatic tracking set color and intensity automatic colorLED medical cold light source. Conclusion automatic color LED medical cold light source of safe use, reliable performance, energy saving and environmental protection; the different needs can be suitable for different users; and can realize automatic control and manual adjustment of light intensity and light intensity of the total.

Effect of Light Sources on the Bond Strength of Resin Material to Thin-walled Roots

The aim of this study was to evaluate the bond strength to the dentin of an adhesive material used for root reinforcement light activated with different sources. Roots were divided into 4 groups (n=15) according to the light source used to activate the resin reinforcement: GI, non-weakened roots (control); GII, halogen light (H) 600 mW/cm2; GIII, LED 800 mW/cm2 and GIV, LED 1500 mW/cm2. The reinforcement was done with adhesive, composite resin and fiberglass posts. After 24 h, the specimens were sectioned and the first slice of each post region was used in the push out test in a universal testing machine with a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. Failure modes of the debonded specimens were examined. Data (MPa) were analyzed by ANOVA and Holm-Sidak test (=0.05). The second slice from each region was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). LED-1500 (4.69 ± 1.74) provided bond strength similar to the control group (5.05 ± 2.63) and statistically different from H-600 (1.96 ± 0.94) and LED-800 (2.75 ± 1.90), which were similar to each other (p<0.05). Cervical (4.16 ± 2.32) and middle (4.43 ± 2.32) regions showed higher bond strength than the apical (2.25 ± 1.50) (p<0.05). There was a prevalence of adhesive failures in H-600 and LED-800 and cohesive failures in LED-1500. SEM showed the formation of long, numerous and fine tags. It was concluded that LED-1500 provided higher bond strength of resin reinforcement to the dentin.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a resistência de união à dentina de uma resina utilizada para reforço de raiz, ativada com diferentes fontes de luz. De acordo com a fonte de luz utilizada as raízes foram divididas em 4 grupos (n = 15): GI, raízes não fragilizadas (controle); GII, luz halógena (H) 600 mW/cm2; GIII, LED 800 mW/cm2 e GIV, LED 1500 mW/cm2. O reforço foi feito com adesivo, resina composta e pino de fibra de vidro. Após 24 h, os espécimes foram seccionados e o primeiro slice de cada região utilizado para o teste de união push out, na máquina de ensaios universais com 0,5 mm/min, e o tipo da falha avaliada. Os dados obtidos (MPa) foram analisados utilizando os testes de ANOVA e Holm-Sidak (=0.05). O segundo slice de cada região foi analisado por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). O LED-1500 (4.69 ± 1.74) proporcionou resistência a união similar ao controle (5.05 ± 2.63) e estatisticamente diferente do H-600 (1.96 ± 0.94) e LED-800 (2.75 ± 1.90), que são similares entre si (p<0.05). As regiões cervical (4.16 ± 2.32) e média (4.43 ± 2.32) apresentaram alta resistência à união quando comparadas à região apical (2.25 ± 1.50) (p<0.05). Houve uma predominância de falhas adesivas com as fontes de luzes H-600 e LED-800 e coesivas com o LED-1500. A análise em MEV demonstrou a formação de longos tags resinosos. Desta forma, pode-se concluir que o LED-1500 proporcionou maior resistência à resina utilizada para o reforço da dentina radicular.

Sugarcane micropropagation using light emitting diodes and adjustment in growth-medium sucrose concentration / Micropropagação de cana-de-açúcar com diodos emissores de luz e ajuste da concentração de sacarose do meio de cultivo

The aim of this research was to evaluate the use of light emitting diodes (LEDs) instead of white fluorescent lamps as light source and adequate growth-medium sucrose concentration for sugarcane micropropagation (Saccharum officinarum L.). Sugarcane (RB 872552 variety) bud explants were evaluated during the multiplication and rooting phases under controlled growth-room conditions. Different light sources (blue, red and green LEDs; Growlux and white fluorescent lamps) and different medium sucrose concentrations (0; 15; 30 and 45g L-1) were used, maintaining constant light intensity (20µmol m-2 s-1), photoperiod (16h) and temperature (25+2°C). The experiment was a completely randomized design, and treatments were arranged in a 5x4 factorial (five light sources and four medium sucrose concentrations) with six replications. Sugarcane bud growth was satisfactory under the three LED types studied. The presence of sucrose in growth media was essential for bud multiplication and rooting. Nevertheless, each light source requires the respective medium sucrose concentration adjustment for best results. Red LEDs provided a significantly high multiplication rate (although not the highest) with 8.5 buds per sub-culture and 34.9g L-1 of sucrose; also, the highest bud length (33.3mm) and the best plantlet acclimatization. Therefore, LED sources can advantageously substitute fluorescent lamps in laboratories of sugarcane micropropagation.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o uso de diodos emissores de luz (LEDs) em substituição a lâmpadas fluorescentes brancas e adequar a concentração de sacarose na micropropagação de cana-de-açúcar (Saccharum officinarum L.). Brotações da variedade RB 872552 foram avaliadas nas fases de multiplicação e enraizamento, utilizando as fontes de luz LEDs azuis, LEDs vermelhos, LEDs verdes, lâmpadas Growlux e lâmpadas fluorescentes brancas, e as concentrações de sacarose de 0, 15, 30 e 45g L-1, fixando-se a intensidade luminosa em 20µmol m-2 s-1. Os tratamentos foram dispostos em delineamento inteiramente ao acaso, em fatorial 5x4 (fontes de luz x concentrações de sacarose). O desenvolvimento das brotações foi satisfatório sob os três tipos de LEDs estudados. A presença de sacarose no meio de cultivo foi indispensável para multiplicação e enraizamento das brotações, sendo necessário ajuste da concentração para cada fonte de luz. Os LEDs vermelhos não proporcionaram a maior taxa de multiplicação, porém esta foi bastante alta (8,5 brotos por subcultivo, com adição de 34,9g L-1 de sacarose), com maior comprimento dos brotos (33,3mm) e maior eficiência de aclimatização das plantas. Concluiu-se que os LEDs podem ser utilizados como substitutos das lâmpadas fluorescentes em laboratórios de micropropagação de cana-de-açúcar.

Effects of thermocycling and light source on the bond strength of metallic brackets to bovine teeth

This study evaluated the effects of thermocycling and different light sources on the bond strength of metallic brackets to bovine tooth enamel using an adhesive resin. Bovine teeth were etched with 35% phosphoric acid gel for 20 s. After application of primer, metallic brackets were bonded to the buccal surface using Transbond XT, forming 8 groups (n=20), depending on the light source used for photoactivation (AccuCure 3000 argon laser - 20 s, Apollo 95E plasma arc - 12 s, UltraLume 5 LED - 40 s and XL2500 halogen light - 40 s) and experimental conditions without (Groups 1 to 4) or with thermocycling (Groups 5 to 8). Shear bond testing was carried out after 24 h of distilled water storage (Groups 1 to 4) or storage and thermocycling in distilled water (groups 5 to 8; 1,500 cycles - 5o/55oC). Data were subjected to two-way ANOVA and Tukey’s test (α=0.05). The Adhesive Remnant Index (ARI) was evaluated at ×8 magnification. No significant differences (p>0.05) in bond strength were found when the conditions without and with thermocycling were compared for any of the light sources. No significant differences (p>0.05) in bond strength were found among the light sources, irrespective of performing or not thermocycling. There was a predominance of ARI scores 1 in all groups. In conclusion, light sources and thermocycling had no influence on the bond strength of brackets to bovine enamel.

Este estudo avaliou o efeito da termociclagem e diferentes fontes de luz na resistência de união de bráquetes metálicos ao esmalte bovino utilizando uma resina adesiva. Dentes bovinos foram condicionados com ácido fosfórico 35% por 20 s. Após aplicação do primer, bráquetes metálicos foram colados na superfície bucal usando Transbond XT, formando 8 grupos (n=20), dependendo das fontes de luz usadas para fotoativação (AccuCure 3000 argon laser - 20 s, Apollo 95E plasma arc - 12 s, UltraLume 5 LED - 40 s e XL2500 halogen light - 40 s) nas condições experimentais sem (Grupos 1 a 4) ou com termociclagem (Grupos 5 a 8). O teste de resistência de união foi realizado após 24 h armazenados em água destilada (Grupos 1 a 4) ou armazenados e termociclados em água destilada (Grupos 5 a 8;1500 ciclos - 5o/55oC). Os dados foram submetidos à Análise de Variância de duas vias e ao teste de Tukey (p<0,05). O Índice Remanescente do Adesivo (IRA) foi avaliado em aumento de 8 vezes. Nenhuma diferença significante (p>0,05) na resistência de união foi encontrada quando as condições, sem ou com termociclagem foi comparado, para qualquer das fontes de luz. Nenhuma diferença significante (p>0,05) na resistência de união foi encontrada entre as fontes de luz, independente de realizar ou não a termociclagem. O IRA mostrou predominância de escore 1 em todos os grupos. Em conclusão, as fontes de luz e a termociclagem não influenciaram na resistência de união do bráquete ao esmalte bovino.

Effect of etching time and light source on the bond strength of metallic brackets to ceramic

This study evaluated the bond strength of brackets to ceramic testing different etching times and light sources for photo-activation of the bonding agent. Cylinders of feldspathic ceramic were etched with 10 percent hydrofluoric acid for 20 or 60 s. After application of silane on the ceramic surface, metallic brackets were bonded to the cylinders using Transbond XT (3M Unitek). The specimens for each etching time were assigned to 4 groups (n=15), according to the light source: XL2500 halogen light, UltraLume 5 LED, AccuCure 3000 argon laser, and Apollo 95E plasma arc. Light-activation was carried out with total exposure times of 40, 40, 20 and 12 s, respectively. Shear strength testing was carried out after 24 h. The adhesive remnant index (ARI) was evaluated under magnification. Data were subjected to two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05). Specimens etched for 20 s presented significantly lower bond strength (p<0.05) compared with those etched for 60 s. No significant differences (p>0.05) were detected among the light sources. The ARI showed a predominance of scores 0 in all groups, with an increase in scores 1, 2 and 3 for the 60 s time. In conclusion, only the etching time had significant influence on the bond strength of brackets to ceramic.

Este estudo avaliou a resistência de união de bráquetes à cerâmica testando diferentes tempos de condicionamento e fontes de luz para fotoativação do agente de união. Cilindros de cerâmica feldspática foram condicionados com ácido fluorídrico 10 por cento por 20 ou 60 s. Após aplicação de silano na superfície da cerâmica, bráquetes metálicos foram colados aos cilindros utilizando Transbond XT (3M Unitek). Os espécimes de cada tempo de condicionamento foram divididos em 4 grupos (n=15): fonte halógena XL2500, LED UltraLume 5, laser de argônio AccuCure 3000 e arco de plasma Apollo 95E. A fotoativação foi realizada com tempo total de 40, 40, 20 e 12 s, respectivamente. O teste de cisalhamento foi realizado após 24 h. O índice de adesivo remanescente (IAR) foi avaliado sob aumento. Os dados foram submetidos a ANOVA de duas vias e teste de Tukey (p<0,05). Espécimes condicionados por 20 s apresentaram resistência de união significativamente menor que espécimes condicionados por 60 s. Não foram detectadas diferenças significativas entre as fontes de luz. O IAR mostrou predominância de escores 0 para todos os grupos, com aumento nos escores 1, 2 e 3 para o tempo 60 s. Em conclusão, apenas o tempo de condicionamento teve influência significativa na resistência de união de bráquetes à cerâmica.

Diodos emissores de luz e concentrações de BAP na multiplicação in vitro de morangueiro / Light-emitting diodes and BAP concentrations in the in vitro strawberry multiplication

Realizou-se um estudo para avaliar o efeito de fontes de luz na micropropagação de morangueiro, com níveis crescentes de BAP no meio de cultivo. Para tanto, inocularam-se gemas de brotações da cultivar 'Sabrosa' em meio MS com 30g L-1 de sacarose, 100mg L-1 de mio-inositol, 7g L-1 de ágar e BAP (0; 0,3; 0,6; 0,9; e 1,5mg L-1), em pH 5,8. Os explantes foram cultivados a 25+2°C, com 16 horas de fotoperíodo e luminosidade de 20µmol m-2 s-1, esta última fornecida por diferentes fontes de luz (LED azul-EDEB 3LA1, LED verde-EDET 3LA1, LED vermelho-EDER 3LA3, lâmpada fluorescente Growlux e lâmpada fluorescente branca). Os tratamentos foram dispostos em delineamento inteiramente ao acaso em um fatorial 5x5 (concentrações de BAP x fontes de luz), com seis repetições. O experimento foi repetido em três subcultivos sucessivos de 35 dias cada. Nestes avaliaram-se o número de brotações por explante e a altura das brotações. Ao final do terceiro subcultivo, determinaram-se, ainda, as concentrações de carotenoides e de clorofilas a e b, independentemente do nível de BAP. Maior número de brotações por explante foi obtido sob LEDs vermelhos e verdes. Concentrações de BAP no meio de cultura entre 0,82 e 1,22mg L-1, dependendo da fonte de luz, proporcionaram maior multiplicação in vitro de brotações. Sob todas as fontes de luz foram obtidas brotações de maior comprimento em meio isento de BAP. Brotações cultivadas sob LEDs vermelhos apresentaram maior quantidade de pigmentos fotossintéticos, enquanto aquelas sob LEDs verdes e lâmpadas Growlux apresentaram a menor.

The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of different sources of light in strawberry micropropagation, under increasing levels of BAP in culture medium. 'Sabrosa' shoots were inoculated in MS medium supplemented with 30g L-1 sucrose, 100mg L-1 myo-inositol, 7 agar g L-1 and BAP (0; 0.3; 0.6; 0.9; e 1.5mg L-1), pH 5.8. The explants were cultivated at 25+2°C, 16 hours photoperiod and 20µmol m-2 s-1. The luminosity was supplied by different sources of light (blue-EDEB 3LA1 LED, green-EDET 3LA1 LED, red-EDER 3LA3 LED, Growlux fluorescent lamp and white fluorescent lamp). The experimental design was a factorial entirely randomized (5 concentrations of BAP x 5 light sources) with six replications. The experiment was repeated in three successive subcultures of 35 days each, being evaluated the shoot number per explant and shoot height. The carotenoids and chlorophyll a and b determinations were carried out after the third subculture, independently of BAP concentration. Shoot number per explant was higher under red and green LEDs. BAP concentrations between 0.82 and 1.22mg L-1 in culture medium showed higher multiplication rate depending on the light source. Shoot length was highest in culture medium without BAP under all light sources. Shoots cultivated under red LEDs showed higher concentration of photosynthetic pigments, while those under green LEDs and Growlux light bulbs showed the lowest.

Preliminary Research for Applying Appraisal Techniques to Evaluate the Cause of Skin Injury / 대한법의학회지

In the field of the forensic medicine, deciding the cause of the injury is very important. Forensic doctors usually use their naked eyes, two dimensional photos, the characteristics and the distribution of the wounds for evaluating the cause of the injuries. After body release, forensic doctors not infrequently met the questions from the law enforcement whether the injuries were matched with the new facts or statements given through the progression of the investigation. In the face of answering this question, the information or evidence about the injury is insufficient. New technologies and instruments are being developed and will be helpful for getting the evidence from the human skin injuries. In this preliminary study, authors try to find the usefulness of appraisal techniques(3D scanner, trace evidence, TMDT, alternative light) that are already used for other purposes in forensic field. These techniques have their own merits for preserving the evidences from the injured skin. But further studies and systemic approaches are essential for more scientifically verified evaluation of the cause of the skin injury.

Avaliação da efetividade da fotoativação de dois materiais resinosos com diferentes fontes de luz, por meio da microdureza Knoop, resistência à compressão, resistência flexural e caracterização dos materiais / Evaluation of the effect of the light source on the photo polymerization of two resin material by the Knoop microhardness, compressive strength, flexural strength and material characterization

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de um diodo emissor de luz (LED) Smart Lite PS (Dentsply) e da lâmpada halógena convencional Curing Light XL 3000 (3M) na efetividade de polimerização do compômero Dyract Ap (Dentsply) e da resina composta TPH Spectrum (Dentsply) por meio de testes de microdureza Knoop, resistência à compressão e resistência flexural e caracterização dos materiais. Foram confeccionadas 100 amostras e divididas em 12 grupos de acordo com o teste aplicado, a luz de polimerização e o material utilizado. A lâmpada halógena convencional selecionada, Curing Light XL 3000 (3M), tinha intensidade de 470mW/cm2 e comprimento de onda entre 400 e 510nm; o LED Smart Lite PS (Dentsply) tinha intensidade de 950mW/cm2 e comprimento de onda entre 450 e 490nm. O tempo de fotopolimerização para cada incremento com 2mm de espessura foi de 40 s. para a lâmpada halógena convencional e 10 s. para o LED. Para os testes de microdureza Knoop foram confeccionadas 20 amostras numa matriz cilíndrica com 8,0mm de diâmetro e 2,0mm de altura. As leituras da microdureza foram realizadas nas superfícies superiores e inferiores das amostras utilizando um microdurômetro Micromet 2003, com uma carga de 50 gf por 15 s. Para o teste de resistência à compressão foram confeccionadas 40 amostras numa matriz cilíndrica com 4,0mm de diâmetro e 8,0mm de altura. A resistência foi medida na máquina de teste universal de ensaios Emic DL 10.000 com uma célula de carga 500Kgf e velocidade de carregamento de 0,5 mm/min. Para o teste de resistência flexural foram construídas 40 amostras numa matriz em forma de caixa com 25,0mm de comprimento, 2,0mm de altura e 2,0mm de largura. A resistência foi medida na máquina de teste universal de ensaios Emic DL 10.000 com uma célula de carga 50Kgf e velocidade de carregamento de 0,5 mm/min...

The goal of this work was to evaluate the effects of the blue light emitting diodes (LEDs) Smart Lite PS (Dentsply) and the conventional halogen lamp Curing Light XL 3000 (3M) on the polymerization effectiveness of the Dyract Ap compomer (Dentsply) and the TPH Spectrum composite resin (Dentsply) by the Knoop microhardness, compressive strength, flexural strength and material characterization tests. A hundred samples were prepared and divided into 12 groups according to the test applied, the polymerization light and the material. The conventional halogen lamp light had power of 470mW/cm² and wavelength between 400 and 510nm; the LED light had power of 950mW/cm² and wavelength between 450 and 490nm. The polymerization time for each material 2mm buildup was 40 seconds for the conventional halogen lamp and 10 seconds for LED. For the Knoop microhardness tests the 20 samples were cylinder shaped, 8mm diameter and 2mm height. The hardness was read in the upper and lower side of the samples by a micrometer (Micromet 2003), with 50 gf for 15 seconds. For the compressive strength test the 40 samples were cylinder shaped, 4mm diameter and 8mm height. The strength was measured in an universal testing machine Emic DL 10.000 with 500Kgf and cross-head speed of 0,5 mm/min. For the flexural strength test the 40 samples were box shaped, 25mm length, 2mm width and 2mm height. The strength was measured in an universal testing machine Emic DL 10.000 machine with 50Kgf and cross-head speed of 0,5 mm/min...

Surgical treatment of calcified lumbar disc protrusion through a limited-incision under cold light source / 中国微创外科杂志

Objective To investigate curative outcomes of the limited-incision surgery under cold light source for treating calcified lumbar disc protrusion. Methods A total of 36 patients with calcified lumbar disc protrusion underwent limited-incision surgery under cold light visualization from January 2000 to June 2005. The patients were maintained at a prone position. The operation was carried out under local anesthesia. A longitudinal skin incision around 3 cm in length was made. After the inferior border of the vertebral plate and the intervertebral space were exposed, a lamina retractor was inserted above the superior border of the articular process. Then a fenestration and a discectomy were performed under cold light visulization. Results The operative time was 75.3?3.5 min and the intraoperative blood loss was 100.6?5.5 ml. Cerebrospinal fluid leakage occurred in 3 patients. All the 36 patients were followed for 6~60 months (mean, 27 months). Symptoms of low back pain, lower limb pain, and intermittent limping disappeared completely in all the 36 patients. According to the Nakai standard, the rate of excellent or good results was 94.4% ( 34/36 ). Conclusions Limited-incision surgery under cold light source for the treatment of calcified lumbar disc protrusion offers advantages of simplicity of performance, minimal invasion, and satisfactory outcomes.