Three dimensional deformation of dry-stored complete denture base at room temperature

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether there is any typical deformation pattern existing in complete denture when it was dried by using the 3D scanner and surface matching program. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 28 denture bases were fabricated with heat curing acrylic resin (each 14 upper and lower denture bases), and 14 denture bases (each 7 upper and lower denture bases) were stored in the water bottle (water stored), and another 14 denture bases were stored in the air (dry stored). Each specimen was scanned at 1st day after deflasking, 14th day after deflasking, and 28th day after deflasking, and digitalized. Three dimensional deformation patterns were acquired by comparison of the data within storage group using surface matching program. For evaluating differences between groups, these data were compared statisticallyusing Kruskal Wallis and Mann Whitney-U test (α=.05). RESULTS: When evaluating 3D deformation of denture base, obvious deformations were not found in maxillary and mandibular water storage group. However, in dry stored group, typical deformation pattern was detected as storage time passes. It occurred mostly in first two weeks. Major deformations were found in the bilateral posterior area in both maxillary and mandibular group. In maxillary dry stored group, a statistical significance was found. CONCLUSION: It was proved that in both upper and lower denture bases, dry storage caused more dimensional deformation than water storage with typical pattern.

Research in relationship between storage method and pollution degree for medical devices after cleaning / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective The study aimed to explore the relationship between storage methods and pollution degrees of two different storage methods for medical devices which can not be packed promptly after cleaning.Methods 300 pieces of surgical devices were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group according to random digit table,150 pieces in each group.Each group was washed with two cleaning machines of the same brand and model number using the same cleaning protocol,and after cleaning,the experimental group was stored in the cleaning machine,while the control group was exposed in the packaging area.Ten hours later,each surgical instrument was detected using ATP biological fluorescence detector.Results The percent of pass in the experimental group was higher than that of the control group [98％ (147/150) vs.86％ (129/150)],x2=12.7,P＜ 0.05.Conclusions Medical devices should better be stored in the washing machine than exposure to the air after cleaning if they could not be packaged and sterilized immediately.

Influence of different processing and storage methods on quality of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma in Shangluo / 中草药

Objective: To investigate the influence of several processing and storage methods on the contents of tanshinone IIA (Tan IIA), salvianolic acid B, and danshensu in Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (SMRR) and the medicinal materials surface character and section color. Methods: Sun drying and stir-baking methods of SMRR were used, respectively. The processed products were then stored at normal temperature and normal temperature in darkness for 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24 months, respectively. The contents of Tan IIA, salvianolic acid B, and danshensu were determined by HPLC. And the surface character and section color of the medicinal materials were observed. Results: The content of Tan IIA in SMRR dried at 40-80°C stir-baking did not change greatly. When the temperature was over 60°C, the salvianolic acid B in SMRR showed significant loss. The content of danshensu increased with the increase of stir-baking temperature. The stir-baking temperature over 70°C had the influence on the surface character and section color. The content of salvianolic acid B, the surface character, and section color of SMRR stir-baked at 40-60°C were better than those of SMRR processed by the common sun drying method. Conclusion: Under the comprehensive evaluation of the active constituents lossing, the surface color changing, and production cost saving, it is advisable for SMRR to be stir-baked at 40-60°C and stored at normal temperature in darkness less than 24 months.

Discussion of the preservation method of novopen needle after repeated uses / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To investigate the safety of novopen needle after repeated uses in order to save the expenses of patients. Methods 60 diabetic patients undergoing insulin therapy were random-ized into the common temperature group and the refrigerated storage group. The novopens were stored at common temperature in a clean and dry place, while the refrigerated storage group was stored in cold clos-et of a refrigerator. Oropharyngeal swab bacterial culture was used to compare the incidence of infection in two groups on the first, third, fifth, and seventh days. Results There was no bacterial growth in either storage condition. Conclusions The novopen needle can be repeatedly used in clinic work.But they must be used individually. Storage at common temperature or in a refrigerater can reach the same effect.

Agar-alginate combined impression technique and dimensional change resulting from idophor disinfection / 대한치과보철학회지

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Because dental impression can be a cross-infection source, disinfection, such as immersion disinfection is nessecary. However, the disinfection process may change the volume of the impression cast. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to find out the effects on dimensional change of different storage times and methods, of agar-alginate impression when immersed in a 5% idophor disinfectant. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An agar-alginate impression was made from a mandible model and then was disinfected and stored according the experimental conditions and a stone model was produced. Measurements were taken between reference points on the original mandible model and they were compared to measurements taken between reference points on the stone model. The study was divided into 4 groups. In group 1, the impression was stored in a 100% humidor for 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours and 24 hours and stone models were made at each time. In group 2, the impression was immersed in 5% idophor disinfectant and then stored in a 100% humidor for the same length of times as group 1, and stone models were made at each time. In group 3, the impression was stored in extend-A-pourR, a special storage solution for 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours 3 days, and 7 days and stone models were made at each time. In group 4, the impression was immersed in 5% idophor disinfectant and then stored in stored in extend-A-pourR, a special storage solution for the same length of times as group 3, and stone models were made at each time. 5 impressions and stone models were made at each time to make a total of 180. The Student-t test (P < .05) was used to do a statistical analysis of the measurements of the mandible model and stone models. The repeated-measure 2-way analysis of variance (P < .05) was used to do a statistical analysis of the difference in the 4 groups. RESULTS: The percent liner dimensional change was from 0.25+/-0.03% (group 1, 30 minutes) to 0.34+/-0.06% (group 4, 7 days). No significant change was noticed between the 4 groups. CONCLUSION: According to the above study, in both methods, least dimensional change was recorded when the storage times were short and in both methods, immersion in 5% idophor disinfectant did not effect dimensional change in the agar-alginate impression.