Analysis of Olibanum and Myrrha by Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Fourier Transform InfraRed / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective:To distinguish the differences between Olibanum and Myrrha by using modern analytical methods such as Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) and Fourier Transform InfraRed (FT-IR). Methods:By collecting Olibanum and Myrrha in different growing areas and different processed prosecures, this paper to analizes the influence of temperature increase and its speed , as well as the particle size on the DSC experiment. The DSC method was used to perform a differential thermal map of Olibanum and Myrrha scanning and analysis; FT-IR was used to scan and analyze 20 batches of Olibanum and Myrrha. Results:TThe results of DSC analysis showed that the DSC experimental condition ranged between 30-600 ℃; the speed of temperature increase was 30 ℃/min; the particle size was 100 mesh. The DSC spectra of of Olibanum and Myrrha were significantly different. Only the processed products of frankincense had endothermic peak near 297 ℃, and there was no characteristic peak in this temperature range. Their exothermic peaks are close at 326 ℃, but their enthalpy values are quite different. The position of endothermic peak near 100 ℃ is close to the size of peak shape. FT-IR test showed that the absorption peaks of Olibanum and Myrrha at wave numbers 2 925, 1 710, 1 454, 1 371, 1 242, 1 029 cm -1 appeared, and the positions of strong peaks were also similar. The intensity of the characteristic peak of Myrrha wave number 1 029 cm -1 is greater than that of Olibanum. Conclusion:The DSC spectra of Olibanum and Myrrha are significantly different, and the difference between the two FT-IR spectra is small. Differential scanning Calorimetry is an effective, fast, and simple way to identify resinous Chinese medicinal materials, and is worthy of further popularization.

The influence of the particle's size on the setting reaction of sol-gel derived calcium silicate particles / A influência do tamanho de partícula na reação de presa de cimentos de silicate de cálcio produzidos por sol-gel

Introduction: This study aims to analyze the influence of particles size of sol-gel derived calcium silicate particles in the setting reaction of bioactive endodontic cements. Materials and Methods: Sol-gel derived calcium silicate particles were synthesized and sieved to separate the particles in different sizes: CS400, CS200, and CS100. A commercial MTA (Control) was used as control. The particle size and the specific surface area were assessed by laser diffraction and nitrogen adsorption. The cements were prepared with water as the liquid for the reaction. The setting time was conducted according to ISO 6876, and the setting kinetics was analyzed by Fourier trans-formed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) at different time points between 120s to 72h. Results: The particle size varied from 9.45µm (CS400 ) to 31.01 (Control). The higher specific surface area valuer reached 15.14g/cm2 in the CS400. The smallest particle sizes, the higher specific surface area, and the lowest setting time were found for CS400 (p < 0.05). Control presented the highest setting time (p < 0.05). The FTIR analyses showed the differences in materials structure over time, with faster hydration and crystallization for CS400. The setting kinetics was slower for Control even when compared to a sol-gel derived group with similar particle size. Conclusion:The route of synthesis and the particle size influences the setting reaction of calcium silicate-based cements. The reduction of particle size for sol-gel derived calcium silicates lead to the acceleration of the setting reaction of the produced bioactive endodontic cement.

Introdução: Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a influência do tamanho de partículas de silicato de cálcio derivadas de sol-gel na reação de presa de cimentos endodônticos bioativos. Materiais e Métodos: Partículas de silicato de cálcio derivadas de sol-gel foram sintetizadas e peneiradas para separar as partículas em diferentes tamanhos: CS400, CS200 e CS100. Um MTA comercial (Controle) foi usado como controle. O tamanho das partículas e a área superficial específica foram avaliados por difração a laser e adsorção de nitrogênio. Os cimentos foram preparados com água como líquido para a reação. O tempo de presa foi conduzido de acordo com a ISO 6876, e a cinética de presa foi analisada por espectroscopia de infravermelho transformada de Fourier (FTIR) em diferentes pontos de tempo entre 120s a 72h. Resultados: O tamanho de partícula variou entre 9,45µm (CS400) e 31,01 (Controle). A maior área de superfície foi encontrada nas partículas do grupo CS400 (15.14g/cm2). Os menores tamanhos de partícula, a maior área de superfície específica e o menor tempo de presa foram encontrados para CS400 (p < 0,05). O Control apresentou o maior tempo de presa (p < 0,05). As análises de FTIR mostraram as diferenças na estrutura dos materiais ao longo do tempo, com hidratação e cristalização mais rápidas para CS400. A cinética de presa foi mais lenta para Control mesmo quando comparado a um grupo derivado de sol-gel com tamanho de partícula semelhante. Conclusão: A rota de síntese e o tamanho das partículas influenciam a reação de endurecimento dos cimentos à base de silicato de cálcio. A redução do tamanho de partícula para silicatos de cálcio derivados de sol-gel leva à aceleração da reação de pega do cimento endodôntico bioativo produzido.

Rapid Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate in Annaca by Infrared Spectroscopy / 法医学杂志

Objective To establish an infrared spectroscopic method for the rapid qualitative and quantitative analysis of caffeine and sodium benzoate in Annaka samples. Methods Qualitative and quantitative modeling samples were prepared by mixing high-purity caffeine and sodium benzoate. The characteristic absorption peaks of caffeine and sodium benzoate in Annaka samples were determined by analyzing the infrared spectra of the mixed samples. The quantitative model of infrared spectra was established by partial least squares （PLS）. Results By analyzing the infrared spectra of 17 mixed samples of caffeine and sodium benzoate （the purity of caffeine ranges from 10% to 80%）, the characteristic absorption peaks for caffeine were determined to be 1 698, 1 650, 1 237, 972, 743, and 609 cm-1. The characteristic absorption peaks for sodium benzoate were 1 596, 1 548, 1 406, 845, 708 and 679 cm-1. When the detection of all characteristic absorption peaks was the positive identification criteria, the positive detection rate of caffeine and sodium benzoate in 48 seized Annaka samples was 100%. The linear range of PLS quantitative model for caffeine was 10%-80%, the coefficient of determination （ R2） was 99.9%, the root mean square error of cross validation （RMSECV） was 0.68%, and the root mean square error of prediction （RMSEP） was 0.91%; the linear range of PLS quantitative model for sodium benzoate was 20%-90%, the R2 was 99.9%, the RMSECV was 0.91% and the RMSEP was 1.11%. The results of paired sample t test showed that the differences between the results of high performance liquid chromatography method and infrared spectroscopy method had no statistical significance. The established infrared quantitative method was used to analyze 48 seized Annaka samples, the purity of caffeine was 27.6%-63.1%, and that of sodium benzoate was 36.9%-72.3%. Conclusion The rapid qualitative and quantitative analysis of caffeine and sodium benzoate in Annaka samples by infrared spectroscopy method could improve identification efficiency and reduce determination cost.

Efeito de diferentes protocolos de colagem de bráquetes cerâmicos com LED de alta potência / Effect of different ceramic bracket bonding protocols with high power LED

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito de diferentes protocolos de fotoativação na resistência de união ao cisalhamento (RUC) de bráquetes cerâmicos colados ao esmalte dentário, nas falhas de união através do índice remanescente adesivo (IRA) e no grau de conversão (GC) de uma resina utilizando o fotoativador de alta potência Valo™ Cordless® (Ultradent) no modo Xtra power (3.200 mW/cm2 ). METODOLOGIA: Os bráquetes foram colados (Transbond XT® , 3M Unitek) em 80 coroas de incisivos bovinos, distribuídas aleatoriamente em dois grupos (N=40): bráquetes monocristalinos (Grupo 1) e bráquetes policristalinos (Grupo 2). Cada grupo foi subdividido em 4 subgrupos (n=10) de acordo com o protocolo de fotoativação: 3 ou 6 segundos no centro; 3s na mesial/3s na distal; e 3s na cervical/3s na incisal. Após armazenamento por 4 meses (água destilada/37°C), realizou-se o ensaio de cisalhamento (100KgF, 1mm/min). Para análise do GC, foram confeccionados 80 discos de resina com os mesmos protocolos de fotoativação utilizados na colagem dos bráquetes. A RUC (MPa) foi avaliada descritivamente, pelo teste T de Student, ANOVA one- e two-way e pelo pós-teste de Tukey. O GC (%) foi avaliado descritivamente, pela ANOVA two-way e pelo pós-teste de Tukey. As falhas de união foram classificadas de acordo com o IRA, analisadas descritivamente e pelo teste de KruskalWallis. RESULTADOS: Em relação à RUC, todos os protocolos do Grupo 2 e apenas o de fotoativação no centro por 3 segundos do Grupo 1 apresentaram valores clinicamente aceitos; os valores foram significativamente afetados (p<0,01) pelo tipo de bráquete; e ao comparar as médias intergrupos correspondentes, observou-se p=0,003 entre os protocolos de 6s no centro e p=0,010 entre os protocolos de 3s na cervical/3s na incisal. Na avaliação do GC, os valores foram afetados de forma estatisticamente significativa pelo protocolo de fotoativação (p=0,002) e pela interação entre os fatores (tipo de bráquete*protocolo de fotoativação; p=0,033). Os escores 4 (39,4%; p>0,05) e 3 (72,5%; p=0,001) do IRA foram predominantes nos Grupos 1 e 2, respectivamente. CONCLUSÃO: Deve-se ter cautela ao realizar a colagem de bráquetes cerâmicos com o Valo™ Cordless® no modo Xtra power, pois observou-se RUCs altas. A RUC e o GC podem apresentar diferenças estatisticamente significativas a depender do tipo de bráquete e do protocolo de fotoativação aplicado. De modo geral, sugere-se utilizar o bráquete policristalino ao monocristalino e aplicar 3 segundos de fotoativação no centro do bráquete (AU).

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of different photoactivation protocols on shear bond strength (SBS) of ceramic brackets bonded to dental enamel, on bond failure through the adhesive remnant index (ARI) and on the degree of conversion (DC) of a resin using the highpower photo activator Valo™ Cordless® (Ultradent) in Xtra power mode (3.200 mW/cm2 ). METHODOLOGY: The brackets were bonded (Transbond XT® , 3M Unitek) on 80 crowns of bovine incisors, randomly distributed into two study groups (N=40): monocrystalline brackets (Group 1) and polycrystalline brackets (Group 2). Each group was subdivided into 4 subgroups (n=10) according to the photoactivation protocol used: 3 or 6 seconds in the center; 3s in the mesial/3s in the distal; and 3s in the cervical/3s in the incisal. After storage for 4 months (distilled water/37°C), the shear test (100KgF, 1mm/min) was performed. For DC analysis, 80 resin discs were made with the same photoactivation protocols used in bonding brackets. The SBS (MPa) was evaluated descriptively, using Student's T test, ANOVA one- and two-way and by Tukey's post-test. The DC (%) was assessed descriptively, by ANOVA two-way and by Tukey's post-test. Union failures were classified according to the ARI, analyzed descriptively and by Kruskal-Wallis' test. RESULTS: Regarding the SBS, all protocols in Group 2 and only the photoactivation on the center for 3 seconds of Group 1 presented clinically accepted values; the values were significantly affected (p<0.01) by the type of bracket; and when comparing the corresponding intergroup averages, p=0.003 was observed between the protocols of 6s in the center and p=0.010 between the protocols of 3s in the cervical/3s in the incisal. In the DC evaluation, the values were significantly affected by the photoactivation protocol (p=0.002) and by the interaction between the factors (type of bracket*photoactivation protocol; p=0.033). ARI scores 4 (39.4%; p>0.05) and 3 (72.5%; p=0.001) were predominant in Groups 1 and 2, respectively. CONCLUSION: Caution should be exercised when bonding ceramic brackets with Valo™ Cordless® in Xtra power mode, because high SBSs were observed. SBS and DC might present statistically significant differences depending on the type of bracket and the photoactivation protocol applied. In general, it is suggested to use the polycrystalline bracket to the monocrystalline and apply 3 seconds of photoactivation in the center of the bracket (AU).

Structure Analysis and Characterization of Aminorex Analogue 4'-F-4-MAR / 法医学杂志

Objective To study the identification method for 4'-F-4-methylaminorex （4'-F-4-MAR） in samples without reference substance. Methods Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry （GC-MS）, ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight-mass spectrometry （UPLC-QTOF-MS）, nuclear magnetic resonance （NMR） and Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） were comprehensively used for the structure identification of 4'-F-4-MAR in samples. Results Under the positive electrospray ionization （ESI+） mode, quasi-molecular ion in the first order mass spectrometry of the unknown compound was 195.092 6 and its molecular formula was inferred to be C10H11FN2O. The fragment ions in the mass spectrometry of the unknown compound were compared with the related fragment ions of 4,4'-dimethylaminorex （4,4'-DMAR） in literature. It was found that the main fragment ions of the unknown compound were all 4 bigger than the corresponding fragment ions of 4,4'-DMAR. Therefore, the unknown compound was inferred to be a 4,4'-DMAR analogue with a methyl substituted by a fluorine in the benzene ring. The equivalent protons at δ=7.30 and δ=7.06 in 1H-nuclear magnetic resonance （1H-NMR） spectra and the characteristic spin-spin coupling constants （1JC-F=245.2 Hz, 2JC-F=21.3 Hz, 3JC-F=8.1 Hz） for 13C-19F interactions in carbon spectra, further proved that the fluorine substituted methyl at the para-position of the benzene ring. Finally, the unknown compound was determined as 4'-F-4-MAR. Conclusion A method that comprehensively used the identification materials 4'-F-4-MAR in GC-MS, UPLC-QTOF-MS, NMR and FTIR is established and the fragmentation mechanism of fragmentation ions of 4'-F-4-MAR created under the two modes -- electron impact （EI） and electrospray ionization under collision induced dissociation （ESI-CID） is deduced. The information will assist forensic science laboratories in identifying this compound or other substances with similar structure in their case work.

Relationship between Postmortem Interval and FTIR Spectroscopy Changes of the Rat Skin / 法医学杂志

Objective To infer postmortem interval （PMI） based on spectral changes of the dorsal skin of rats within 15 days postmortem using Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） spectroscopy. Methods The rats were sacrificed by cervical dislocation after anesthesia, and then placed at 25 ℃ and relative humidity of 50%. The FTIR spectral data collected from the dorsal skin at PMI points were modeled with machine learning technique. Results There was no significant difference of absorption peak location among all the PMI groups but their peak intensities changed as a function of PMIs. The model for PMI estimation was constructed using partial least squares （PLS） regression, reaching a R2 of 0.92 and a root mean square error （RMSE） of 1.30 d. As shown in variable importance for projection （VIP）, four spectral bands including 1 760-1 700 cm-1, 1 660-1 640 cm-1, 1 580-1 540 cm-1 and 1 460-1 420 cm-1 were determined as important contributions to model prediction. Conclusion Application of the FTIR technique to detect postmortem spectral changes of the rat skin provides a novel proposal for PMI estimation.

Determination of Electrocution Using Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy and Machine Learning Algorithm / 法医学杂志

Objective To analyze the differences among electrical damage, burns and abrasions in pig skin using Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopy （FTIR-MSP） combined with machine learning algorithm, to construct three kinds of skin injury determination models and select characteristic markers of electric injuries, in order to provide a new method for skin electric mark identification. Methods Models of electrical damage, burns and abrasions in pig skin were established. Morphological changes of different injuries were examined using traditional HE staining. The FTIR-MSP was used to detect the epidermal cell spectrum. Principal component method and partial least squares method were used to analyze the injury classification. Linear discriminant and support vector machine were used to construct the classification model, and factor loading was used to select the characteristic markers. Results Compared with the control group, the epidermal cells of the electrical damage group, burn group and abrasion group showed polarization, which was more obvious in the electrical damage group and burn group. Different types of damage was distinguished by principal component and partial least squares method. Linear discriminant and support vector machine models could effectively diagnose different damages. The absorption peaks at 2 923 cm-1, 2 854 cm-1, 1 623 cm-1, and 1 535 cm-1 showed significant differences in different injury groups. The peak intensity of electrical injury's 2 923 cm-1 absorption peak was the highest. Conclusion FTIR-MSP combined with machine learning algorithm provides a new technique to diagnose skin electrical damage and identification electrocution.

Correlation between mechanical properties and stabilization time of chemical bonds in glass-ionomer cements

Abstract The objective was to evaluate the compressive strength (CS), diametral tensile strength (DTS), flexural strength (FS), and Knoop microhardness (KH) of different conventional restorative glass-ionomer cements (GICs) and to correlate these mechanical properties (MP) with the stabilization time (ST) of their chemical bonds. Eighteen GICs were tested: Bioglass [B], Chemfil Rock [CR], Equia Forte [EF], Gold Label 2 [GL2], Gold Label 9 [GL9], Glass Ionomer Cement II [GI], Ionglass [IG], Ion Z[ IZ], Ionomaster [IM], Ionofil Plus [IP], Ionostar Plus [IS], Ketac Molar Easymix [KM], Magic Glass [MG], Maxxion R [Ma], Riva Self Cure [R], Vidrion R [V], Vitro Fil [VF] and Vitro Molar [VM]. The mechanical strength tests were performed in a universal testing machine. KH readings were done with a diamond indenter. STs were examined by Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Data were analyzed with ANOVA and Tukey test (p<0.05). The Spearman rank test was used to evaluate the dependence between the MPs and ST results. The highest MP values were EF, GL2, GL9, GI and KM and the lowest for MG, MA, B, VF and IM. The longest ST was for GL2 and the shortest was for B. ST correlated positively with MP. GICs with longer chemical bonds ST are generally stronger and the ST value obtained from FTIR was useful in predicting the strength of GICs tested.

Bond stability of universal adhesives applied to dentin using etch-and-rinse or self-etch strategies

Abstract This study evaluated the immediate and 6-month dentin bond strength of universal adhesives used in etch-and-rinse or self-etch bonding strategies. The adhesives tested were Ambar Universal, G-Bond, Single Bond Universal, Tetric N-Bond Universal, and Ybond Universal. Gold standard adhesives (Scotchbond Multipurpose Plus and Clearfil SE Bond) were controls. Microtensile dentin bond strength (n=5 teeth), pH, and C=C conversion (n=3) were evaluated. Data were analyzed at α=0.05. All adhesives showed differences in pH. Ybond had intermediately strong aggressiveness, whereas the others were ultra-mild. The C=C conversion was different in most adhesives. In the etch-and-rinse strategy, all adhesives showed similar results generally except for G-Bond, which had lower bond strength than most adhesives. G-Bond and Tetric-N-Bond showed lower bond strengths after 6 months compared with 24 h, whereas the other adhesives had stable dentin bonds. In the self-etch strategy, G-Bond had lower bond strength than most adhesives. After 6 months, Ambar was the only adhesive showing lower dentin bond strength compared with 24 h. Most adhesives had discreet drops in bond strength during aging when used in the self-etch strategy. The failure modes were also material dependent, with a general pattern of increased adhesive and/or pre-testing failures after storage. In conclusion, the bonding performance of universal adhesives to dentin is material dependent. Most adhesives had stable dentin bonds with results comparable to the gold standard materials, particularly when applied in the self-etch mode. In general, it seems the use of universal adhesives in dentin should not be preceded by phosphoric acid etching.

Resumo Este estudo avaliou a resistência de união à dentina imediata e após 6 meses de adesivos universais utilizando estratégias de união convencional ou autocondicionante. Os adesivos testados foram Ambar Universal, G-Bond, Single Bond Universal, Tetric N-Bond Universal e Ybond Universal. Adesivos padrão-ouro (Scotchbond Multipurpose Plus e Clearfil SE Bond) foram os controles. Resistência de união à microtração na dentina (n=5 dentes), pH e conversão de C=C (n=3) foram avaliados. Os dados foram analisados considerando α=0,05. Todos os adesivos mostraram diferenças de pH comparados aos demais. Ybond Universal teve agressividade intermediária forte, enquanto os outros foram ultramoderados. A conversão de C=C foi diferente em quase todos adesivos. No modo convencional, em geral todos os adesivos mostraram resultados similares exceto G-Bond, que teve menor resistência de união que a maioria dos adesivos. G-Bond e Tetric-N-Bond mostraram resistências de união menores após 6 meses comparados a 24 h, enquanto os outros adesivos apresentaram estável união à dentina. No modo autocondicionante, G-Bond teve menor resistência de união que quase todos os adesivos. Após 6 meses, Ambar foi o único adesivo mostrando menor resistência de união à dentina comparado a 24 h. A maioria dos adesivos teve discreta queda na resistência de união durante o envelhecimento quando usados na estratégia autocondicionante. Os modos de falha também foram material dependentes, com um padrão geral de mais falhas adesivas e/ou pré-teste após o armazenamento. Em conclusão, o desempenho de união de adesivos universais à dentina é material dependente. Grande parte dos adesivos apresentou estável união à dentina com resultados comparáveis ao materiais padrão-ouro, particularmente quando aplicados no modo autocondicionante. Em geral, parece que o uso de adesivos universais em dentina não deve ser precedido por condicionamento com ácido fosfórico.

Effects of Temperature on FTIR Spectral Characteristics of Renal Tissue in Rats after Death / 法医学杂志

OBJECTIVES@#To analyse the Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） spectral data of renal tissue at different temperatures in rats after death, and to explore the effects of temperature on the FTIR spectral characteristics of renal tissue.@*METHODS@#The rats were sacrificed by cervical dislocation and placed at 4 ℃, 20 ℃ and 30 ℃. The FTIR spectral data of renal tissue were collected at different time points and analysed by data mining method.@*RESULTS@#The principal component analysis （PCA） results showed that there were significant trends of clustering in the samples of partial time point at 4 ℃, 20 ℃ and 30 ℃. Partial least square （PLS） regression models were established with the spectral data at three temperature groups. The performance of PLS regression models in 20 ℃ and 30 ℃ groups were more superior than that in 4 ℃ group, and the stability of the model in 20 ℃ group was better than that in 30 ℃ group.@*CONCLUSIONS@#There are differences in the FTIR spectral characteristics of renal tissue of rats after death at different temperatures. Temperature has a major impact on the performance of FTIR spectral PLS regression model. Therefore, in order to improve the accuracy of postmortem interval estimation, the effects of temperature on the model should be considered in the related study by spectral method.

Infrared Spectral Characteristics of Electrical Injuries on Swine Skin Caused by Different Voltages Based on Machine Learning Algorithms / 法医学杂志

Objective To explore infrared spectrum characteristics of different voltages induced electrical injuries on swine skin by using Fourier transform infrared-microspectroscopy (FTIR-MSP) combined with machine learning algorithms, thus to provide a reference to the identification of electrical skin injuries caused by different voltages.Methods Electrical skin injury model was established on swines.The skin was exposed to 110 V, 220 V and 380 V electric shock for 30 s and then samples were took, with normal skin tissues around the injuries as the control.Combined with the results of continuous section HE staining, the FTIR-MSP spectral data of the corresponding skin tissues were acquired.With the combination of machine learning algorithms such as principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA), different spectral bands were selected (full band 4 000-1 000 cm-1and sub-bands 4 000-3 600 cm-1, 3 600-2 800 cm-1, 2 800-1 800 cm-1, and 1 800-1 000 cm-1), and various pretreatment methods were used such as orthogonal signal correction (OSC), standard normal variables (SNV), multivariate scatter correction (MSC), normalization, and smoothing.Thus, the model was optimized, and the classification effects were compared.Results Compared with simple spectrum analysis, PCA seemed to be better at distinguishing electrical shock groups from the control, but was not able to distinguish different voltages induced groups.PLS-DA based on the 3 600-2 800 cm-1band was used to identify the different voltages induced skin injuries.The OSC could further optimize the robustness of the 3 600-2 800 cm-1band model.Conclusion It is feasible to identify electrical skin injuries caused by different voltages by using FTIR-MSP technique along with machine learning algorithms.

Polymerization capability of simplified dental adhesives with camphorquinone, phenyl-propanedione and bis-alkyl phosphine photoinitiators

Aim: this study aimed to evaluate the degree of conversion (DC) exhibited by novel formulations of dental adhesive systems including camphorquinone (CQ), phenyl-propanedione (PPD), and bis-alkyl phosphine oxide (BAPO) when cured by mono- or polywave light emitting diodes (LEDs). Methods: an adhesive model was formulated by mixing hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA, 40 wt%) and bisphenol A glycidyl dimethacrylate (BisGMA, 60 wt%) in ethanol (30 wt%). Five materials were then formulated by adding the following photoinitiators: CQ (1 mol%), CQ/PPD (0.5/0.5 mol%), CQ/BAPO (0.5/0.5 mol%), PPD (1 mol%), and BAPO (1 mol%). The DC for each material was measured with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Analysis of variance and Tukey's post-hoc test were used to analyze the data (p < 0.05). Results: Except for CQ, the photoinitiators provided a significantly higher DC in the adhesive systems following photoactivation with a polywave LED. Conclusion: The use of alternative photoinitiators and a polywave LED improved the DC of the adhesive systems examined

Studying inhibition of calcium oxalate stone formation: an in vitro approach for screening hydrogen sulfide and its metabolites

Calcium oxalate urolithiasis is one of the most common urinary tract diseases and is of high prevalence. The present study proposes to evaluate the antilithiatic property of hydrogen sulfide and its metabolites like thiosulfate & sulfate in an in vitro model.

Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy of Rat Kidney with Regard to Fa-tal Hyperthermia / 法医学杂志

Objective T o observe the chem ical groups changing in rat kidney w ith regard to fatal hyper-therm ia by Fourier transform infrared m icrospectroscopy (FT IR-M SP ) and to provide a new m ethod to diagnose fatal hypertherm ia. Methods R ats w ere sacrificed by hypertherm ia, brainstem injury, m assive hem orrhage and asphyxiation and divided into groups. T he renal sam ples w ere dissected im m ediately af-ter death. T he data of infrared spectroscopy in glom erulus w ere m easured by FT IR-M SP. Results T he absorbances of 3 290, 3 070, 2 850, 1 540 and 1 396 cm -1 significantly increased (P<0.05),and the ratios of A1650/A3290 and A1650/A1540 significantly decreased (P<0.05) in group of hypertherm ia. Conclusion FTIR-M SP can analyze the changes of chem ical groups of kidney as an auxiliary diagnosis for discrim inating hyper-therm ia w ith other causes of death.

Degradação química e citotoxicidade in vitro de cimentos resinosos fotopolimerizáveis / Chemical degradation and in vitro cytotoxicity of light-cured resin cements

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar o efeito degradante da saliva artificial e do ácido lático sobre diferentes cimentos resinosos fotopolimerizáveis e avaliar os efeitos citotóxicos dos extratos da degradação em saliva artificial sobre fibroblastos Balb/c 3T3 de ratos. Os cimentos Variolink II (base), AllCem Veneer e RelyX Veneer foram testados. Para caracterização microestrutural destes materiais, análise termogravimétrica (TGA), cálculo do grau de conversão (GC) e análise da distribuição granulométrica das partículas de carga, foram realizados. O GC foi calculado utilizando-se a espectroscopia infravermelha por transformada de Fourier (FTIR). Dez amostras de cada cimento foram construídas em matriz teflon (0,5 mm x 5 mm) e fotoativadas pelo diodo emissor de luz (LED) Elipar S10 (3M ESPE). Após obtenção dos espectros FTIR iniciais (24h após a fotopolimerização), 5 amostras de cada cimento foram, individualmente, imersas em 10 ml de saliva artificial (pH = 7,0) e outras 5 em 10 ml de solução de ácido lático (pH = 4,0), por 18 dias, a 37°C. Depois, as amostras foram submetidas a novas análises espectroscópicas FTIR, sob as mesmas condições iniciais, e posteriormente, seus espectros foram comparados qualitativamente aos obtidos antes do processo de degradação. A viabilidade celular de fibroblastos 3T3, frente aos possíveis efeitos citotóxicos dos resíduos dos cimentos livres na solução de saliva artificial após 18 dias de degradação, foi testada através da redução do brometo de dimetiltiazol-difeniltetrazólico (MTT). As culturas foram expostas aos extratos salivares por 24h e 72h. Células controle foram expostas à solução de saliva artificial pura. Dados foram submetidos a ANOVA e teste Tukey. Os resultados demonstraram maior conteúdo de partículas de carga significante ao cimento Variolink II (65,86%±0,17; p<0,05) quando comparado aos cimentos RelyX Veneer (62,29%±0,30) e AllCem Veneer (62,15%±37,84); distribuição granulométrica trimodal aos cimentos Variolink II (0,2 ­ 3,3µm) e RelyX Veneer (0,6 ­ 29µm), e monomodal ao AllCem Veneer (1 ­ 4,1µm); maior GC ao cimento AllCem Veneer (71,23%±5,53; p<0,05), enquanto RelyX Veneer (66,00%±6,84) e Variolink II (62,24%±2,45) não diferiram entre si (p=0,1306). A solução de ácido lático contribuiu para maiores alterações sobre o conteúdo inorgânico do cimento Variolink II, porém este material demonstrou maior degradação polimérica após imersão em saliva artificial. O cimento RelyX Veneer degradou tanto em saliva artificial quanto em ácido lático, não havendo diferenças em relação à solução degradante. O cimento AllCem Veneer não revelou degradação química após imersão em ambos os meios testados. Em 24h de exposição, os resíduos do cimento AllCem Veneer garantiram a maior viabilidade celular para fibroblastos 3T3 (90,0±6,3), enquanto os do cimento Variolink II a menor (7,43±0,17). Após 72h de exposição, todos os extratos salivares ofereceram citotoxicidades importantes aos fibroblastos. Concluiu-se que os cimentos resinosos avaliados são passíveis de sofrerem degradação em condições que simulam o ambiente oral. Existiu uma relação direta entre degradação química dos cimentos resinosos e efeitos citotóxicos in vitro a fibroblastos 3T3.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the degradation of different light-activated resin cements after aging in artificial saliva and lactic acid solutions, and the in vitro cytotoxicity of salivary extracts obtained from the resin cements degradation on mouse fibroblast (Balb/c 3T3). The resin cements Variolink II, AllCem Veneer and RelyX Veneer were tested. For microstructure characterization, TGA, degree of conversion (DC) and granulometric distribution of filler particles were employed. The DC was calculated from baseline FTIR spectra obtained from uncured and cured samples of each resin cement. These samples were development on teflon mold (0.5 mm x 5.0 mm) and photoactivated by a LED (Elipar S10; 3M ESPE). After baseline FTIR spectra obtaining, 5 samples of each cement were immersed in 10 ml of artificial saliva (pH = 7.0) and the others 5 samples were immersed in 10 ml of lactic acid solution (pH = 4.0), individually, for 18 days, at 37°C. Then, the samples were submitted to new FTIR analyzes, at the same anterior conditions, and their new spectra were compared with the baselines by qualitative FTIR method. The cell viability of 3T3 fibroblast was evaluated of MTT test. The cells were exposed to salivary extracts for 24 h and 72 h. Control cells were exposed to pure artificial saliva solution. The data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey's test. The results revealed significant higher mass percentage of filler particles for Variolink II (65.86%±0.17; p<0.05) when compared with RelyX Veneer (62.29%±0.30) and AllCem Veneer (62.15%±37.84); trimodal granulometric distribution for Variolink II (0.2 ­ 3.3 µm) and RelyX Veneer (0.6 ­ 29.0 µm), and monomodal distribution for AllCem Veneer (1.0 ­ 4.1 µm); significant higher baseline DC for AllCem Veneer (71.23%; p<0,05), while RelyX Veneer (66.00%±6.84) and Variolink II (62.24%±2.45) were not different from each other (p=0.1306). The lactic acid solution contributed to higher changes of the inorganic matrix for Variolink II cement. However, this cement revealed more polymeric degradation after aging in artificial saliva when compared with lactic acid solution. RelyX Veneer had chemical degradation in both solutions. AllCem Veneer not showed any chemical degradation after aging in both solutions. Within 24 h of exposure, the chemical wastes of the AllCem Veneer cement guaranteed the higher cell viability to 3T3 fibroblasts (90.0±6.30) and there was no difference with the control group (80.3±8.70). The chemical wastes of the Variolink II cement guaranteed the smaller cell viability at the same time (7.43±0.17). After 72 h of exposure, all salivary extracts, except for control group, caused important cytotoxic effects to 3T3 fibroblasts. Then, the resin cements evaluated in this study can suffer chemical degradation under conditions that simulate the oral environment. There was a direct relationship between chemical degradation and in vitro cytotoxicity.

Caracterização de resinas para base de prótese e reembasamento: propriedades físico-químicas e mecânicas / Characterization of denture base and reline resins: physical, chemical and mechanical properties

Este estudo avaliou propriedades físico-químicas e mecânicas de resinas para base de prótese, uma fotoativada (Eclipse - E) à base de UDMA e outra termicamente ativada por micro-ondas (Nature Cryl MC - NC) à base de PMMA, e um reembasador quimicamente ativado (Tokuyama Rebase Fast II - TR II) à base de PEMA. Propriedades viscoelásticas (E', tan δ e Tg), contração linear de polimerização (CLP), sorção (Sor) e solubilidade (Sol) em água e em saliva artificial, grau de conversão (GC) e coeficiente de inchamento (CI) foram avaliados para a caracterização dos polímeros. A resistência à flexão dos materiais intactos (E, NC, TR II) e reembasados (E-E, E-TRII, NC-NC- NC-TR II) também foi avaliada. As propriedades viscoelásticas foram avaliadas em corpos-de-prova retangulares (64 x 10 x 3,3 mm), submetidos (n=2) à análise térmica dinâmico-mecânica (DMTA) em dois ciclos de varredura após confecção (controle) e armazenagem em saliva. O módulo de armazenamento (E') e o amortecimento mecânico (tan δ) a 37 ºC e a temperatura de transição vítrea (Tg) foram registrados durante o 1º ciclo da DMTA. A CLP (%) foi avaliada (n=10), em projetor de perfil (Nikon 6C), em corpos-de-prova circulares (50 x 0,5 mm). A Sor e a Sol (µg/mm3) foram mensuradas (n=5) seguindo as recomendações da ISO 1567. O GC (%) foi avaliado (n=5) por espectroscopia de infravermelho por transformadas de Fourier (32 leituras; resolução 4,0 cm-1 ). O coeficiente de inchamento foi realizado (n=5) de acordo com a teoria de Flory-Rhener. Os ensaios mecânicos de flexão (0,5 mm/min) foram realizados (n=10) em corpos-de-prova (64 x 10 x 3,3 mm) intactos ou reembasados e a resistência (MPa) calculada na tensão máxima (RFM) e no limite de proporcionalidade (RFLP). Os dados foram avaliados por ANOVA, seguida por Tukey HSD (α=0,05) ou Dunnett (α=0,05). As resinas E e NC apresentaram similar E', superior a TR II. O tan δ foi ordenado como TR II > NC > E. A Tg não foi alterada após armazenagem em saliva artificial. Os maiores valores de Tg nos grupos controle e armazenados foram apresentados, respectivamente, pelos materiais E e NC. Houve deslocamento dos picos de tan δ após o segundo ciclo de DMTA. Independente do meio de imersão, a Sor (µg/mm3 ) foi ordenada em NC > E > TR II. A armazenagem em saliva reduziu a Sol (µg/mm3 ) dos materiais. A resina E exibiu os menores valores de CLP, CI e o maior GC. NC exibiu a maior CLP e CI. TR II exibiu valores intermediários de CLP, CI e o menor GC. Os maiores valores de RFM e RFLP foram produzidos por E. A RFM e RFLP dos materiais reembasados foi ordenada em E-E > NC-NC > E-TRII> NC-TR II. A armazenagem em saliva não influenciou a resistência à flexão dos materiais intactos ou reembasados. No geral, a resina para base de prótese E apresentou propriedades físico-químicas e mecânicas superiores à NC e TR II

This study evaluated the physical-chemical and mechanical properties of denture base resins, one UDMA light-activated (Eclipse-E) and one PMMA heat-polymerized (Nature Cryl MC - NC). The PEMA autopolymerizing reliner (Tokuyama Rebase Fast II - TR II) was also evaluated. Viscoelastic properties (E', tan δ e Tg), linear shrinkage polymerization (LPS), sorption (Sor) and solubility (Sol) in water and in artificial saliva, degree of conversion (DC) and coefficient of swelling (CS) were employed for polymer characterization. The flexural strength of intact (E, NC, TR II) and relined samples (E-E, E-TRII, NC-NC- NC-TR II) was also made. The viscoelastic properties were evaluated by two cycles of dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) on each rectangular (64 x 10 x 3.3 mm) samples (n=2). The storage modulus (E') and loss tangent (tan δ) at 37 ºC and the glass transition temperature (Tg) were recorded from the 1st DMTA cycle. LPS (%) was evaluated (n=10) by a Nikon 6C optical comparator, on circular samples (50 x 0.5 mm). Sor and Sol (µg/mm3 ) were measured (n=6) according to ISO 1567. DC (%) was evaluated (n=5) by FTIR spectroscopy (32 scans; resolution 4.0 cm-1). CS was evaluated (n=5) by Flory-Rhener theory. A three-point flexural tests (0.5 mm/min) was applied (n=10) on rectangular intact and relined samples. The ultimate flexural strength (FSU) and the flexural strength at the proportional limit (FSPl) were recorded in MPa. Data were analyzed with ANOVA, followed by Tukey HSD (α=0.05) ou Dunnett (α=0.05). E and NC had similar E', higher than TR II. Tan δ was arranged as TR II > NC > E. The Tg was not affected after saliva storage. The higher Tg values were obtained for E and NC. Tan δ peaks were shifted after 2 DMTA cycles. Regardless the medium immersion, Sor (µg/mm3 was arranged as NC > E > TR II. Saliva storage reduced Sol (µg/mm3) of the materials. E showed the lowest values of LPS, CS and the highest value of DC. NC showed the highest LPS and CS.TR II showed intermediated values of LPS, CS and the lowest DC. The highest FSU and FSPl values were exhibited by E. The FSU and FSPl of relined samples were arranged as E-E > NC-NC > E-TRII > NC-TR II. Saliva storage did not affect the flexural strength of intact and relined samples. Overall, the denture base resin E showed higher physicochemical and mechanical properties than NC and TR II

Time-Dependent FTIR Spectral Changes in Rats of Massive Hemorrhage Death during the Later Postmortem Period / 法医学杂志

The aim of the current study was to investigate the spectra in the different organs of the rats which died of massive hemorrhage; to explore their spectral changes 15 days postmortem and the best mathematical model with different band absorption ratio changes to postmortem interval(PMD; and to compare the spectral changes of different temperature.Thirty male Sprague-Dawley rats were sacrificed by cutting abdominal aorta,and the cadavers were divided equally and kept at 4 ℃,20℃ and 30℃ in the control chamber.From the same rat,seven different organs were sampled at intervals of 1-15 days postmortem,and then measured by Fourier transfom infrared (FTIR)spectrometer.Six mathematical model functions were explored.The absorbance of bands and band absorbance ratios of absorption peak in each organ showed a time-dependent increase or decrease,most band absorbance ratios remaining stable for 7-15 days postmortem.Cubic model functions of the various bands absorbance ratios against PMI showed a stronger related coefficient.The absorbance bands with obvious changes at 20 ℃ showed stabilized tendencies at 4 ℃ and significant changes at 30 ℃ within 15 days postmortem.In addition,FTIR spectroscopy revealed a time-dependent metabolic process,with potential of being used to estimate PMI during 7 days postmortem,which merits further investigation.

Estudo de diferentes propriedades de resinas compostas comerciais e experimental / Study of the different properties of commercial and experimental composite resins

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar diferentes propriedades de resinas compostas comerciais e uma resina composta experimental contendo dióxido de zircônia, por meio de 3 estudos: (1): avaliar a fluorescência por meio de imagens conjugadas ao processamento digital e estabilidade de cor após 24 horas de imersão em saliva artificial e envelhecimento acelerado em câmara ultravioleta (UV), (2): avaliar o grau de conversão (GC%) por meio de espectroscopia por FTIR e (3): avaliar sorpção de água por meio de imersão em saliva artificial nos períodos de 1, 3, 14, 21, 30 e 60 dias. Para os três estudos, corpos-de-prova para cada resina foram confeccionados em matriz metálica circular com dimensões específicas para cada teste. Para fotoativação, um LED Celalux® (Voco, 776 mW/cm²) foi utilizado por 40 segundos. No primeiro estudo, cinco dentes caninos foram utilizados como referência para análise da fluorescência e oito corpos-deprova para cada resina composta (n=48) foram confeccionados. A análise digital da fluorescência foi realizada com auxílio de câmara CCD conectada a computador, sob iluminação com LED UV. Foram coletadas 16 imagens para cada corpo-de-prova, e estas foram processadas matematicamente, quantificando a intensidade de fluorescência em escala de cinza. Na estabilidade de cor, oito corpos-de-prova para cada resina (n=48) foram submetidos ao envelhecimento artificial, inicialmente por meio de imersão em saliva por 24 horas e depois em câmara ultra-violeta (UV). As mensurações foram obtidas por meio de colorímetro (Minolta, CM 2600 d, Japão), as quais foram registradas no próprio display do equipamento e transferidos a microcomputador mediante um software específico que registrou os valores de cor de acordo com o Sistema CIE- L*a*b*. Os dados para fluorescência e estabilidade de cor foram submetidos à Análise Estatística de Variância (ANOVA) complementada por teste de Tukey (p<0,05). No segundo estudo, foi avaliado o grau de conversão (GC%), para o qual cinco corpos-deprova (n=25) para cada resina, foram triturados, prensados com KBr e analisados em espectrofotômetro FTIR (Nexus-470). Os dados relativos ao GC% foram avaliados estatisticamente por correção de Welch complementado por comparações múltiplas de Games-Howell (p<0,05). No terceiro estudo, o qual avaliou a sorpção de água, 8 corpos-de prova para cada resina (n=40) foram pesados diariamente até obter massa constante, para depois serem pesados em intervalos de tempo pré-determinados: 1, 3, 14, 21, 30 e 60 dias. Durante este período, estes foram armazenados em 5 ml de saliva artificial e mantidos em estufa a 37o C (±1°C). Os dados obtidos para sorpção de água foram analisados estatisticamente pela Análise de Variância (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey (p<0,01). Os resultados obtidos para o primeiro estudo mostraram que as resinas compostas FiltekTM Z250 e experimental apresentaram as menores médias de fluorescência. A média para FiltekTM Z350 (0,100; ± 0,006) foi maior que da FiltekTM Z250 (0,084; ± 0,006), mas equivalente à experimental (0,087; 0,008). As outras resinas estabeleceram as seguintes médias de fluorescência: FiltekTM Z350 XT (0,116; ±0,007) < dente (0,162; ±0,017) < Grandio® (0,210; ±0,010) < Evolu-X® (0,248; ±0,009). Para estabilidade de cor, não houve diferença significativa para variação de cor (∆E) após 24 h de imersão em saliva. O ∆E* foi acentuado após envelhecimento em câmara UV, podendo se estabelecer que FiltekTM Z250 (8,81;±0,63) = Evolu-X® (9,66; ±0,70) ≤ FiltekTM Z350 (10,08; ±0,70) < Grandio® (11,78; ±0,70) < FiltekTM Z350XT (15,93; ±0,99) < experimental (21,64; ±1,07). Para o segundo estudo, as resinas estabeleceram a seguintes médias de grau de conversão: experimental (47,5%; ± 6,0) < FiltekTM Z250 (63,9%; ± 4,4) = FiltekTM Z350 (70,5%; ± 2,1) = Grandio® (67,5%; ± 2,4) < Evolu-X® (76,5%; 1,5). No terceiro estudo, a resina experimental apresentou aumento significativo de sorpção de água como resultado do armazenamento em saliva artificial. Assim, baseados nos resultados apresentados nos três estudos pudemos concluir que as resinas compostas não apresentaram fluorescência semelhante à estrutura dentária e a variação de cor mostrou-se acentuada após envelhecimento em câmara UV, com maior variação para a resina experimental. A composição da resina afeta o GC% e a resina experimental mostrou a maior sorpção de água em relação ao tempo de armazenamento em saliva artificial

The aim of this study was to evaluate different properties of commercial and experimental composites resins through three studies: (1): to evaluate the fluorescence by digital images and color stability after 24 hours immersion in artificial saliva and accelerated aging in the UV chamber, (2) to evaluate the degree of conversion (DC%) by means of FTIR spectroscopy, and (3): to evaluate water sorption by immersion in artificial saliva at 1, 3, 14, 21, 30 and 60 days. For the three studies, specimens were made in a circular metallic mold with specific dimensions for each test. For photoactivation, a LED Celalux ® (Voco, 776 mW /cm²) was used for 40 seconds. In the first study, five anterior teeth were used to fluorescence analysis and eight specimens (n=48) were made. The digital fluorescence analysis was performed using a CCD camera (LG) connected to a computer and using a UV LED. For each specimen, 16 images were captured and the mean values were also obtained, which were then converted into gray intensity scale values. For color stability, eight specimens for each composite resin were subjected to artificial aging, initially through immersion in artificial saliva for 24 hours, and in an ultra-violet (UV) chamber. The color measurements were taken with a Minolta colorimeter (CM 2600d, Japan), which were registered in their own display equipment and transferred to a microcomputer through a specific software, which recorded the color values according to the CIE-L * a * b *. Data for fluorescence and color stability were submitted to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) followed by Tukey's test (α=5%). For the second study, the degree of conversion (DC%) was evaluated. Five specimens (n=25) were pressed with KBr and analyzed by FTIR spectrophotometer (Nexus-470). The data for the DC% were statistically analyzed by Welch's correction and complemented by the Games­Howell multiple comparison test (p<0.05). For the third study which evaluated the water sorption, eight specimens for each composite resin (n=40) were weighed daily until constant mass, after that they were weighed at predetermined time intervals: 1, 3, 14, 21, 30 and 60 days. During this period they were stored in 5 ml of artificial saliva and maintained in oven at 37ºC (±1°C). The data obtained for water sorption were statistically analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey'test (p <0.01). The results for the firt study, show that the FiltekTM Z250 and the experimental composite resins showed the lowest fluorescence mean values. The fluorescence mean value for FiltekTM Z350 (0.100; ± 0.006) was higher than for FiltekTM Z250 (0.084; ± 0.006); however, this value was similar to the experimental composite resin (0.084; ± 0.006).The other composite resins showed the following fluorescence mean values: FiltekTMZ350 XT (0.116; ± 0.007) < Tooth (0.162; ± 0.017) < Grandio® (0.210; ±0.010) < Evolu-X® (0.248; ± 0.009).For color stability, there was no significant difference in color changes (∆E) after 24 h of immersion in saliva. The ΔE* was pronounced after aging in UV chamber, which can be expressed as follows: FiltekTMZ250 (8.81; ± 0.63) = Evolu-X® (9.66; ± 0.70) ≤ FiltekTM Z350 (10.08; ± 0.70) < Grandio® (11.78; ± 0.70) < FiltekTM Z350XT (15.93; ± 0.99) < experimental (21.64; ±1.07). In the second study, the following inequality describes the mean values for the degree of conversion of the composite resins:experimental (47.5%; ± 6.0) < FiltekTM Z250 (63.9%; ± 4.4) = FiltekTM Z350 (70.5%; ± 2.1) = Grandio® (67.5%; ± 2.4) < Evolu-X® (76.5%; ± 1.5). For the third study, the experimental composite resin showed a significant increase on water sorption as a result of the days of storage in saliva. Thus, based on the results presented in the three studies it was possible to conclud that the composite resins did not show fluorescence similar to dental structure and the color change was greater than after aging in UV chamber, and the greatest change was shown for the experimental resin. The composition of the composite resins affects their DC% and the experimental composite resins showed the greatest influence on water regarding storage time in artificial saliva

Influência da composição de resinas compostas no grau de conversão e degradação hidrolítica / Influence of composites composition on the degree of conversion and hydrolytic degradation

Numerosos tipos e marcas comerciais de resinas compostas são constantemente introduzidos no mercado odontológico, em função de modificações na composição, tipo, formato e quantidade das partículas inorgânicas, assim como na porção orgânica. Sempre, com a finalidade de proporcionar propriedades mecânicas e estéticas superiores aos materiais, aumentando dessa forma sua longevidade. Assim, o propósito neste estudo foi avaliar o grau de conversão (GC) pelo método FT-IR e a degradação hidrolítica por meio do teste de dureza Vickers (dV), de duas resinas compostas (uma nanoparticulada e uma micro-híbrida). Para isso, oito espécimes (4 mm de diâmetro x 2 mm de espessura, ISO 4049) de cada material foram confeccionados para cada teste. As resinas compostas foram inseridas em única porção na matriz metálica e fotoativadas com aparelho LED (Celalux, Voco® , 776 mW/cm²), por 40 segundos. Dezesseis leituras de dV (8 no topo e 8 na base) foram realizadas para cada espécime em durômetro digital MMT-3 (Buehler Lake Bluff, Illinois USA), utilizando carga de 50 gf aplicada durante 30 segundos, em intervalos de tempo pré- determinados: imediatamente após fotoativação (controle), 24, 48, 72 horas, 7, 14, 21, 30 dias e 6 meses. Logo após a fotoativação foi feita a medida da dureza inicial e os espécimes foram então imersos em saliva artificial a 37˚C. Para o GC (%), os spécimes foram triturados, prensados com KBr e analisados em espectrofotômetro FT-IR (Nexus-470). Os resultados foram submetidos à análise estatística e permitiram concluir que: não foi observada diferença entre as resinas quanto ao grau de conversão; a proporção entre as medidas de dureza de topo e base foi semelhante para os dois materiais, tendo sido mantida ao longo de todo o tempo experimental; a resina Z-250 apresentou os maiores valores de dureza tanto na superfície de topo quanto na de base, durante todo o período de avaliação; os materiais testados não mostraram evidências da ocorrência de degradação hidrolítica significativa em um período de seis meses de armazenamento em saliva artificial

Numerous types and brands of composite resins are constantly introduced into the dental market, due to changes in the composition, type, shape and quantity of inorganic particles as well as the organic portion. Always with the aim of providing superior mechanical and aesthetic properties to materials, thereby increasing their longevity. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the degree of conversion (DC) and hydrolytic degradation through the Vickers hardness test (hV) of two composites (a nanofilled and a microhybrid). For this, eight specimens (4 mm diameter x 2 mm thick, ISO 4049) of each material were prepared for each test. The composites were inserted into single increment in the metallic matrix and photoactivated with a LED unit (Celalux, Voco ®, 776 mW / cm ²) for 40 seconds. Sixteen hV readings (8 on each top and bottom surfaces) were performed for each specimen in MMT-3 digital hardness tester (Buehler Lake Bluff, Illinois USA), using load of 50 gf applied for 30 seconds, at predetermined intervals: immediately after polymerization (control), 24, 48, 72 hours, 7, 14, 21, 30 days and 6 months. After curing, initial hardness measurements were performed and the specimens were immersed in artificial saliva at 37 °C. For the DC (%), the specimens were ground, pressed with KBr and analyzed by FT-IR spectrophotometer (Nexus-470). The results were subjected to statistical analysis and concluded that: there was no difference between the resins for degree of conversion; the ratio between top and bottom hardness values was similar for both materials and was maintained throughout the experimental period; the composite resin Z-250 showed the highest hardness values in both the top surface as the bottom throughout the evaluation period. The materials tested showed no evidence of hydrolytic degradation in a significant way, in a six-month storage-time in artificial saliva

Avaliação ocular multimodal em doenças heredodistróficas e degenerativas da retina: [revisão] / Multimodal fundus imaging in heredodystrophic and degenerative diseases of the retina

A tomografia de coerência óptica incorporou-se gradativamente ao contemporâneo arsenal diagnóstico em Oftalmologia, passando a exercer papel fundamental na investigação e condução de doenças oculares, particularmente na especialidade de Retina e Vítreo. A disponibilização comercial da nova geração de aparelhos, chamada de tomografia de coerência óptica "espectral", baseada em conceito físico distinto que permite a aquisição de imagens em alta velocidade, marcou o início de uma nova era desta tecnologia de investigação auxiliar. Adicionalmente, sua recente combinação com o oftalmoscópio de varredura a laser confocal (confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscope) vem propiciando a aquisição de imagens tomográficas guiadas em tempo real pelos diferentes modos de imagem (autofluorescência de fundo, reflectância com luz "infravermelha" e angiografia com fluoresceína ou indocianina verde). A avaliação ocular multimodal (multimodal fundus imaging) permite a correlação real e minuciosa de achados da morfologia retiniana e do epitélio pigmentar com dados de estudos angiográficos e de autofluorescência ou reflectância, propiciando assim inferências valiosas sobre a fisiologia do tecido. Neste artigo, discutimos brevemente as possíveis implicações da avaliação ocular multimodal na prática da especialidade de Retina e Vítreo.

Optical coherence tomography was progressively incorporated to the contemporary diagnostic arsenal in Ophthalmology, playing a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of eye diseases, particularly in the specialty of retina and vitreous. The commercial availability of the new generation of devices, coined "spectral" optical coherence tomography, which is based in a distinct physical concept that permits high-speed image acquisition, launched a new era for this investigative ancillary tool. In addition, the recent combination of this new technology with a confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscope has permitted the acquisition of tomographic images driven by different imaging modalities simultaneously (fundus autofluorescence, near-infrared reflectance, and fluorescein or indocyanine-green angiographies). Multimodal fundus imaging permits a reliable and detailed correlation between the morphological findings of the retina or retinal pigment epithelium and angiographic studies or fundus autofluorescence, leading to valuable insights about retina physiology. In this article, we briefly discuss possible practical implications of this new diagnostic modality for the retina specialist.