Ação da luz visível na oxidação da melanina e no descolorimento do cabelo / Action of the visible on the melanin oxidation and hair discoloration

O dano capilar causado pelo descolorimento oxidativo é muito intenso, sendo que dois fatores são responsáveis por essa ação: primeiro, a ação direta e danosa do oxidante em diversas estruturas capilares e segundo, o dano oxidativo primário facilita o dano causado por outros agentes físicos (luz, temperatura) e químicos (tensoativos), que comumente tem ação nos cabelos. Desenvolver conceitos e tecnologias que possam tornar o oxidante específico para a melanina e por conseguinte efetuando o descolorimento sem causar danos ao fio é extremamente desejável. Neste trabalho buscaremos entender de que forma a luz visível pode aumentar a ação do oxidante sem danificar o fio colateralmente. O objetivo principal deste trabalho é demonstrar que é possível utilizar a luz visível, que é absorvida pela melanina, para tornar esse pigmento mais suscetível ao agente oxidante e desta forma, permitir que o descolorimento seja realizado com concentrações pequenas de oxidante. Também almejamos desenvolver métodos de análises por microscopia ótica de fluorescência e de reflexão para mensurar o dano nas estruturas dos fios processados com oxidante e na presença ou ausência da luz

The capillary damage caused by oxidative discoloration is very intense, and two factors are responsible for this action: first, the direct and harmful action of the oxidant on several capillary structures and second, the primary oxidative damage facilitates the damage caused by other physical agents (light, temperature) and chemicals (surfactants), which commonly have action on the hair. Developing concepts and technologies that can make the oxidant specific to melanin and therefore discoloring without causing damage to the hair is extremely desirable. In this work we will try to understand how visible light can increase the oxidant's action without damaging the wire collaterally. The main objective of this work is to demonstrate that it is possible to use visible light, which is absorbed by melanin, to make this pigment more susceptible to the oxidizing agent and, thus, to allow the discoloration to be carried out with small concentrations of oxidizer. We also aim to develop methods of analysis by optical fluorescence and reflection microscopy to measure the damage to the structures of the threads processed with oxidizer and in the presence or absence of light

Antimicrobial photocatalysis using bio-hydrothermally synthesized Zinc oxide nanoparticles in the management of periodontitis: a prospective split-mouth, double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial

Abstract The antimicrobial activity of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) has been confirmed to fight a broad spectrum of microorganisms, through antimicrobial effects that are amplified when these particles are irradiated with light of the proper wavelength. This is the first study to use phytoconjugated Zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs containing traces of active biomolecules derived from Emblica officinalis (E. officinalis) plant extract in antimicrobial photocatalysis (PCT) during non-surgical periodontal therapy. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effects of repeated PCT application in the treatment of periodontitis, using a gel containing bio-hydrothermally synthesized ZnO NPs and visible light as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP). Methodology In total, 16 systemically healthy volunteers with stage 3 grade B generalized periodontitis were recruited for this prospective double blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial. After receiving SRP, the subjects received the following interventions in a split-mouth design at baseline, 1 week and 1 month: Group 1 - Placebo gel + Sham PCT; Group 2 - Nano ZnO gel + Sham PCT; Group 3 - Placebo gel + PCT; and Group 4 - Nano ZnO gel + PCT. The site-specific profile of Porphyromonas gingivalis in the subgingival plaque and clinical parameters (Plaque Index, Gingival Index, Gingival Bleeding Index, Probing pocket Depth and Clinical Attachment Level) were assessed at baseline, 1 month and 3 months. Results All interventions tested caused participants' clinical and microbiological parameters to generally improve after 3 months. Subjects who received the Nano ZnO gel + PCT combination showed a sustained and progressive improvement in their treatment outcomes, a result that presented statistically significant differences from the outcomes obtained through the remaining interventions, at all time points during the study period. Conclusions The repeated application of PCT using bio-hydrothermally synthesized ZnO NPs can effectively complement SRP in the non-surgical treatment of Periodontitis.

Photocatalytic destruction of Escherichia coli in water over rGO/TiO2 nanocomposites

In the present study, Graphene-TiO2 catalysts are prepared by solvothermal method with varied graphene concentrations (1%, 2.5% and 5%). The prepared nanocomposites were characterized by FTIR, Raman and TEM. The photocatalytic activity towards the destruction of Escherichia coli in water under UV and UV-visible irradiations were studied. Graphene-TiO2 nano composite destructs the bacteria significantly at higher rates than unmodified TiO2 and graphene. The results indicates that, at the beginning, the inactivation of E. coli cells is more due to the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) like, OH, H2O2, and O2– . Among all samples, the nano composite containing 2.5 wt.% of graphene exhibits a complete E. coli destruction in a minimum irradiation time of 15 and 20 min under UV–Visible and UV light irradiation respectively. The high photocatalytic activity is achieved with the optimum loading concentration of 2.5 wt. % graphene on titania

Intensidad lumínica de las lámparas de fotocurado LED en los consultorios odontológicos de Piura, Perú / Output intensity of LED light curing units in dental offices of Piura, Peru

Introducción: La lámpara de fotocurado, que utiliza diodos emisores de luz (LED), se emplea en odontología para la conversión polimérica de los materiales de restauración dental. Se ha comunicado que una intensidad lumínica inadecuada de la lámpara no aseguraría la correcta polimerización del material de restauración. Objetivo: Determinar la intensidad lumínica de las lámparas de fotocurado LED en consultorios odontológicos de la ciudad de Piura, Perú, 2020. Métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo. Se midió la intensidad lumínica en 70 lámparas de fotocurado LED, usando un radiómetro con una longitud de onda de 400-500 nm, con capacidad de medida de la intensidad lumínica de hasta 3500 mw/cm2. Por debajo de los 400 mw/cm2 indica intensidad baja, de 400 a 800 mw/cm2 intensidad media, de 800 a 1200 mw/cm2 intensidad alta y por encima de los 1200 mw/cm2 indica intensidad muy alta. Resultados: El 48,5 por ciento de las lámparas analizadas presentaban intensidad media, el 22,86 por ciento intensidad alta, mientras que el 15,71 por ciento intensidad baja y finalmente el 12,86 por ciento de las lámparas presentaban intensidad muy alta. Se reportó menor frecuencia de lámparas con mayor uso clínico. Conclusiones: Las lámparas de fotocurado LED, utilizadas en los consultorios dentales de la provincia de Piura durante el 2020, emiten una intensidad lumínica promedio de 778,14 mW/cm2, equivalente a la intensidad media(AU)

Introduction: Light curing lamps that use light-emitting diodes (LED) are used in dentistry for the polymeric conversion of dental restorative materials. It has been reported that inadequate light intensity in the lamp would not ensure the appropriate polymerization of restorative materials. Objective: Determine the output intensity of LED light curing units used in dental offices of the city of Piura, Peru, in the year 2020. Methods: An observational descriptive study was conducted. Measurements were taken of the light output of 70 LED light curing lamps using a radiometer with a wavelength of 400-500 nm and a light intensity measurement capacity of up to 3 500 mw/cm2. Intensity below 400 mw/cm2 was recorded as low, from 400 to 800 mw/cm2 as medium, from 800 a 1 200 mw/cm2 as high and above 1 200 mw/cm2 as very high. Results: Intensity was medium in 48.5 percent of the lamps analyzed, high in 22.86 percent, low in 15.71 percent and very high in 12.86 percent. A lower frequency of lamps with greater clinical use was reported. Conclusions: The LED light curing lamps used in dental offices of the province of Piura during the year 2020 emit an average output intensity of 778.14 mW/cm2, which corresponds to medium intensity(AU)

Influence of blocking the short wave visible light on the stability of tear film in healthy people / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

@#AIM: To investigate the effect of blocking short wave visible light(400-500nm)on tear film stability in healthy people. <p>METHODS: In this prospective intervention experiment, 26 college students were selected, including 12 males and 14 females, aged 22.1±1.4 years, from February to March 2020. At the same time of two adjacent days, the subjects watched the video for 1h under the same environmental conditions. For the first time, there was no short wave visible light blocking, and for the second time, they wore short wave visible light blocking myopia or flat glasses. The subjects were examined the radius of curvature of lacrimal River curved surface, tear osmolality, tear film rupture time, corneal fluorescein sodium staining score, the basic state before watching the video and after watching the video respectively. And the questionnaire of visual perception was completed at the end of the experiment. <p>RESULTS: There were significant differences in the radius of curvature of lacrimal River curved surface, tear osmolality, tear film rupture time, corneal fluorescein sodium staining score between the basic state and the short wave visible unstopped state(<i>t</i>=4.50, 5.72, 4.437, 3.245, <i>P</i><0.05). There was no significant difference between the short wave visible light blocking and the basic state(<i>t</i>=1.972, 1.993, 1.921, 1.641, <i>P</i>>0.05). There was also significant difference between the short wave visible light blocking and the short wave visible light unblocking(<i>t</i>=2.825, 3.771, 2.610, 3.028, <i>P</i>< 0.05). The results of the questionnaire showed that: eighteen subjects(69%)said that wearing the short wave visible light blocking glasses or without wearing short wave visible light blocking glasses had slight eye dryness, pain, foreign body sensation, visual fatigue and other discomfort after watching the video. Sixteen subjects(62%)said that they were more comfortable after blocking the short wave visible light. Twenty-four subjects(92%)said that they were willing to block the short wave visible light. <p>CONCLUSION: The stability of tear film could be reduced by watching the display screen for a short time. Blocking the short wave visible light could protect the stability of tear film of the ocular surface.

Lentinus crinitus response to blue light on carbohydrate-active enzymes / Resposta de Lentinus crinitus à luz azul em enzimas ativas por carboidratos

Fungi are capable of sensing light from ultraviolet to far-red and they use light as a source of information about the environment anticipating stress and adverse conditions. Lentinus crinitus is a lignin-degrading fungus which produces laccase and other enzymes of biotechnological interest. The effect of blue light on fungal enzymatic activity has been studied; however, it has not been found studies on the effect of the blue light on carbohydrate-active enzymes and on mycelial biomass production of L. crinitus. We aimed to investigate carbohydrate-active enzymes activity and mycelial biomass production of L. crinitus cultivated under continuous illumination with blue light. L. crinitus was cultivated in malt extract medium in the dark, without agitation, and under continuous illumination with blue light-emitting diodes. The blue light reduced the total cellulase, pectinase and xylanase activities but increased the endoglucanase activity. Blue light reduced the mycelial growth of L. crinitus in 26% and the enzymatic activity-to-mycelial biomass ratio (U mg-1 dry basis) increased in 10% total cellulase, 33% endoglucanase, and 16% pectinase activities. Also, it is suggested that L. crinitus has a photosensory system and it could lead to new process of obtaining enzymes of biotechnological interest.

Fungos são capazes de sentir a luz com comprimentos de onda que variam do ultravioleta ao infravermelho e usam a luz como fonte de informação sobre o ambiente, antecipando condições adversas e de estresse. Lentinus crinitus é um fungo ligninolítico que produz lacase e outras enzimas de interesse biotecnológico. O efeito da luz azul na atividade enzimática de fungos já foi estudado, contudo, ainda não há estudos sobre o efeito da luz azul na produção de enzimas ativas sobre carboidratos (CAZymes, carbohydrate-active enzymes) e de biomassa micelial de L. crinitus. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a avitivade de CAZymes e a produção de biomassa micelial de L. crinitus cultivado sob iluminação continua com luz azul. L. crinitus foi cultivado em meio extrato de malte, sem agitação, na ausência de luz e sob luz continua fornecida por diodos emissores de luz azul. A luz azul reduziu a atividade de cellulase total, pectinase e xilanase, mas aumentou a atividade de endoglucanase. A luz azul reduziu o crescimento micelial de L. crinitus em 26% e aumentou a razão atividade enzimática/biomassa micelial (U mg-1 em base seca) de cellulase total em 10%, endoglucanase em 33% e pectinase em 16%. Além disso, sugere-se que L. crinitus possua um sistema fotossensorial que poderia ser explorado para a otimização de bioprocessos que visam a obtenção de enzimas de interesse biotecnológico.

Inflammatory Cytokine Expression and Sebum Production after Exposure of Cultured Human Sebocytes to Ultraviolet A Radiation and Light at Wavelengths of 650 nm and 830 nm

BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, visible light, or infrared light therapy for the treatment of acne is the subject of ongoing scientific debate. OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to investigate changes in sebum production and the expression of inflammatory cytokines, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), following exposure of cultured human sebocytes to UVA radiation and light at wavelengths of 650 nm and 830 nm. METHODS: Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction assays were performed to measure the gene expression levels of inflammatory cytokines (interleukin [IL]-1beta, IL-6, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha), MMPs (MMP-1, MMP-3, and MMP-9), and AMPs (psoriasin, hBD-2, hBD-3, and LL-37) in cultured sebocytes after exposure to UVA radiation (2 J/cm2, 3 J/cm2, and 5 J/cm2) and light at wavelengths of 650 nm (14 J/cm2, 29 J/cm2, and 87 J/cm2) and 830 nm (5 J/cm2, 10 J/cm2, and 30 J/cm2). Expression of inflammatory cytokine proteins and sebum production were measured using enzyme-linked immunoassays and a lipid analysis kit, respectively. RESULTS: Exposure of cultured sebocytes to UVA radiation and light at wavelengths of 650 nm and 830 nm did not show a significant increase in the expression of inflammatory cytokines, MMPs, or AMPs. Sebum production was not significantly decreased after exposure to UVA radiation and light at both wavelengths. CONCLUSION: We propose that UVA radiation, visible light, and infrared light can be used to target Propionibacterium acnes for the treatment of acne, without an increase in the expression of inflammatory biomarkers and sebum production.

A Stereo Microscopic Evaluation of Microleakage - Laser Versus Visible Light Cured ClaSS V Composite Resin Restorations - An Invitro Study.

Composite resins are the most commonly used direct restorative materials in present day practice. Argon laser has been approved for photo polymerization of light Sensitive restorative materials. In this study a Comparative evaluation was made to assess the Marginal sealing ability of Visible light cured and argon laser cured class V Composite resin restorations. Occlusal and cervical areas were compared in degree of marginal leakage by giving separate scores for both the areas. Marginal leakage was higher in cervical margin than the occlusal margin in both the groups. A higher degree of marginal leakage was observed in laser cured restorations compared to the visible light cured restoration.

Evaluation of different LED light-curing devices for bonding metallic orthodontic brackets

The aim of this study was to assess the influence of different light-emitting diodes (LED) light-curing devices for bonding orthodontic brackets, using the shear bond strength and analysis of adhesive remnant index (ARI). Crowns from 60 bovine incisors received brackets bonded with Transbond XT. Specimens were divided into 4 groups (n=15) according to the light-curing procedures: HL = control, halogen light; OR = Ortholux LED; UL = Ultraled XP, and RD = Radii LED. All light-curing procedures were performed for 40 s. Shear bond strength test was evaluated using an universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. Data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Tukey's test. The ARI scores were evaluated with a stereoscopic magnifying glass and analyzed statistically by Kruskal-Wallis test. A significance level of 5 percent was set for all analyses. Shear bond strength means in MPa and standard deviations were 9.82 (3.28), 12.70 (3.35), 9.04 (2.80) and 11.22 (2.36) for HL, OR, UL and RD, respectively. OR presented the highest shear bond strength mean value. HL differed significantly (p<0.05) from Groups OR and RD. However, these groups did not differ significantly from each other (p>0.05). Regarding the ARI scores, no statistically significant difference was observed (p>0.05) among the groups. In conclusion, Ortholux LED and Radii LED units provided the highest values of bracket adhesive strength.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a influência de diferentes aparelhos de luz tipo LED na colagem de bráquetes ortodônticos, através do teste de resistência ao cisalhamento e do Índice de Remanescente do Adesivo (IRA). Coroas de 60 incisivos bovinos receberam a colagem de bráquetes com compósito Transbond XT. A amostra foi dividida em 4 grupos (n=15) de acordo com os seguintes tipos de fotoativação: HL: controle, luz halógena; OR= Ortholux LED; UL= Ultraled XP e RD= Radii LED. Todas as fotoativações foram realizadas por 40 s. O teste de resistência ao cisalhamento foi realizado em máquina universal de ensaios mecânicos à velocidade de 0,5 mm/min. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente pelo ANOVA e teste de Tukey. Os escores do IRA foram avaliados em lupa estereoscópica e analisados estatisticamente pelo teste de Kruskal-Wallis. O nível de significância de 5 por cento foi adotado para todas as análises. Os valores médios (MPa) e o desvio-padrão do teste de resistência ao cisalhamento foram 9,82 (3,28), 12,70 (3,35), 9,04 (2,80) e 11,22 (2,36) para o grupo HL, OR, UL e RD, respectivamente. O grupo OR apresentou os maiores valores médios de resistência ao cisalhamento. O grupo HL diferiu significativamente (p<0,05) dos grupos OR e RD. Entretanto, este dois grupos não diferiram estatisticamente entre si (p>0,05). Quanto ao escores do IRA, nenhuma diferença estatística significante foi observada (p>0,05) entre os grupos. Concluiu-se que as unidades de luz Ortholux LED e Radii LED proporcionaram maiores valores de resistência adesiva aos bráquetes.

Avaliação in vitro da fotopolimerização de bráquetes vestibulares e linguais com arco de plasma, led e luz halógena / In vitro evaluation of the photopolymerazation of buccal and lingual brackets with plasma arc, LED and halogen light

O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi avaliar in vitro a fotopolimerização de bráquetes vestibulares e linguais utilizando o arco de plasma, o diodo emissor de luz (LED) e a luz halógena convencional em tempos diferentes. Dois artigos científicos foram redigidos e utilizados para a avaliação dos propósitos apresentados. Na análise por vestibular, não houve diferenças entre o uso da luz arco de plasma por 6 segundos, do LED por 10 segundos e da luz halógena por 40 segundos. A luz arco de plasma por 3 segundos e o LED por 5 segundos demonstraram resistências ao cisalhamento iguais entre si e significantemente menores em relação às da luz halógena (p<0,001). Os resultados do índice de adesivo remanescente (IAR) mostraram que a interface de fratura dente/bráquete ocorreu com maior freqüência em todos os grupos, entretanto, os dados não puderam ser avaliados estatisticamente em função da distribuição dos escores. Na análise por lingual, as três fontes de luz mostraram-se diferentes entre si (p<0,001). A luz arco de plasma em 6 segundos obteve a menor média de resistência ao cisalhamento, seguida do LED em 10 segundos, que por sua vez apresentou menor média em relação à luz halógena em 40 segundos. O teste quiquadrado demonstrou não haver diferença significativa nos escores do IAR quando empregados os diferentes tipos de luz. Foi concluído, por vestibular, que a luz arco de plasma e o LED podem ser utilizados por tempos reduzidos em relação à luz halógena, sem perda de resistência ao cisalhamento, mas com limites para esta redução. Nos testes por lingual, a luz arco de plasma obteve resistências menores que o LED, o qual demonstrou resistências menores que a luz halógena, porém, estas diferenças não afetaram o padrão de descolagem.

The objective of this study was to evaluate in vitro the photopolymerization of buccal and lingual brackets using a plasma arc, a light-emitting diode (LED) and a conventional halogen light with different exposure times. Two scientific papers were prepared and used for evaluation of the study purposes. In the buccal side analysis, there were no statistically significant differences between plasma arc for 6 seconds, LED for 10 seconds and halogen light for 40 seconds. Plasma arc for 3 seconds and LED for 5 seconds showed statistically similar shear bond strength to each other and significantly lower shear bond strength than that of the halogen light (p<0.001). The adhesive remnant index (ARI) results showed that bonding failures at the bracket/adhesive interface were the most frequent in all groups, but these data could not be analyzed statistically due to the distribution of scores. In the lingual side analysis, the three light sources differed significantly to each other (p<0.001). Plasma arc for 6 seconds presented the highest mean shear bond strength, followed by LED for 10 seconds and halogen light for 40 seconds. The chi-square test did not show statistically significant difference among the ARI scores when the different light sources were used. It may be concluded that, when applied on the buccal side, plasma arc and LED may be used with shorter exposure times compared to the halogen light, without shear bond strength loss, however, there are limits to this reduction of exposure time. When applied on the lingual side, plasma arc presented lower shear bond strength than LED, which, in turn, presented lower shear bond strength than the halogen light, however, these differences did not affect the debonding pattern

The effect observation of visible light therapeutic equipment accompanied with electrolyzed-oxiding water on pressure ulcer above the second phase / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective The purpose of this study was to discuss the effect of visible light therapeutic equipment accompanied with electrolyzed-oxiding water (EOW) on pressure ulcer above the second phase. Methods We divided 44 patients with pressure ulcer above the second phase into the test group (23 cases, 28 spots) and the control group (21 cases, 25 spots). The test group received local decompression, debridement with EOW, exposure to visible light for 20 minutes, 10 times per day. The control group adopted local decompression, debridement with normal saline and local application of burn cream, 3 times per day. Results The effective rate of the test group was apparently higher than that of the control group (P<0.05). The healing time was also shorter than that of the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion Treatment of pressure ulcer above the second phase with visible light therapeutic equipment accompanied with electrolyzed-oxiding water proved to be an effective treatment method.

Shear bond strength of metallic brackets photo-activated with light-emitting diode (LED) at different exposure times

The purpose of this study was to compare the shear bond strength of orthodontic metallic brackets photo-activated with two different light-curing sources at different exposure times: halogen light (XL 1500, 3M ESPE) and LED light (Ortholux, 3M Unitek). Sixty bovine permanent lower incisors were inserted into PVC tubes containing plaster. The buccal surfaces were cleaned with pumice and water, and then etched with 37 percent phosphoric acid gel. The XT Primer bonding agent (3M Unitek) was applied to the enamel surfaces and the metallic pre-coated brackets (Transbond APC II system, 3M Unitek) were attached to upper central incisors. The teeth were randomly divided into four groups (n=15). In Group I (Control), halogen light was used for 40 seconds, while in Groups II, III, and IV were light-cured with LED light unit for 40, 10, and 5 seconds, respectively. The teeth were stored in distilled water at 37°C for 24 hours. The brackets were submitted to shear bond strength test in universal testing machine (Instron) at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/minute. Shear bond strength means (MPa) were 4.87 for Group I; 5.89 for Group II; 4.83 for Group III, and 4.39 for Group IV. Tukey's test detected no statistically significant differences among the groups regarding the shear bond strength (p>0.05). Neither of the types of light-curing sources or exposure times influenced the shear bond strength of metallic brackets.

Quantificação da penetração de um corante orgânico em uma resina composta fotopolimerizada em variadas temperaturas de cura por LEDs azuis e uma lâmpada halógena / Quantity of penetration of an organic dye in a composite resin photopolymerized in a variety of cure temperatures by blue LEDs and a halogen lamp

Com o desenvolvimento dos aparelhos LEDs para fotopolimerização de resinas compostas, intensidades maiores puderam ser atingidas sem grandes elevações de temperatura na massa da resina composta e na estrutura dental decorrentes da irradiância em comparação a aparelhos halógenos. Esse novo cenário foi o ponto de partida para o desenvolvimento desse trabalho que utilizou variadas temperaturas de cura (Tcura) (0, 25, 50, 75, 100°C) para a fotopolimerização de uma resina composta (Filtek Z250, 3M ESPE) por 40 e 60 segundos, utilizando o aparelho halógeno Gnatus Optilight Digital (halógeno) e dois LEDs que empregam uma nova tecnologia de montagem de diodos: LEC 1000 e Bright LEC (MM Optics)(LED 1 e LED2 respectivamente). A influência da temperatura de cura somada a outras variáveis estudadas foram avaliadas utilizando uma metodologia desenvolvida e aprimorada no IFSC/USP em que a penetração de um corante fluorescente no corpo da resina composta polimerizada é quantificada utilizando espectroscopia de fluorescência. De acordo com os dados finais submetidos à análise de variância, pode-se averiguar a presença de dois grupos de resultados: entre 0 e 25°C em que ambas obtiveram uma maior porcentagem de pentração do corante comparado às outras Tcura com uma variação na penetração de 69,26 +/- 8,19% até 90,99 +/- 3,38%. Na análise desse grupo o efeito tempo e temperatura foram significativos (p<0,05) sendo que a menor penetração de corante ocorreu com 60 segundos de fotoativação e esta penetração foi em média, menor com a Tcura de 25°C. Algumas interações mostraram que houve dependência entre aparelho e tempo e entre tempo e temperatura; o outro grupo refere-se as Tcura de 50, 75 e 100°C em que apesar do valor-p próximo de 0,05, o efeito temperatura foi significativo. A penetração do corante variou de 8,87 +/- 3,55 até 39,47 +/- 8,9%. Os efeitos aparelho e tempo foram altamente significativos. A penetrção com o tempo de 60 segundos foi em média menor. Exceto com o aparelho LED 1, as porcentagens de penetração do corante foram maiores com a Tcura de 100°C. A menor média foi referente a Tcura de 50°C e 60 segundos de fotoativação

With the development of the LED equipment to photopolimerization of composite resin, greater intensities could be reach without greater elevation of temperature in the mass of the composite resin and in the dental structure arisen from the irradiance in comparison to halogens equipments. This new scenario was the beginning for the development of this work that used a variety of cure temperatures (Tcure)(0, 25, 50, 75, 100°C), to a photopolymerization of a composite resin (Filtek Z250, 3M ESPE) for 40 and 60 seconds, using the halogen equipment Gnatus Optilight Digital (halogen) and two LEDs that use a new technology of assembly diodes: LEC 1000 and Bright LEC (MM Optics)(LED 1 and LED 2 respectively). The influence of cure temperature added by other variables studied were evaluated using a methodology developed and improved in the IFSC/USP in that the penetration of a fluorescent dye in the body of the photopolimerized composite resin is quantified using fluorescence spectroscopy. According to the final data submitted to an analysis of variance, it could verify the presence of two groups of results: between 0 and 25 °C both had a great percentage of the dye penetration compared to other Tcure with a variation in penetration from 69,26 +/- 8,19 % up to 90,99 +/- 3,38 %. In this analysis the effect time and temperature were highly expressive (p<0,05) and the smaller dye penetration happened to 60 seconds of photoactivation and this penetration were in media, smaller with the Tcure of 25°C. The results showed that there was interaction between the equipment and time and between time and temperature; the other group is concerning the Tcure from 50, 75 and 100°C in spite of the p-value near 0,05 the effect temperature were expressive. The penetration of the dye ranged from 8,87 +/- 3,55 up to 39,47 +/- 8,9 %. The effect equipment and time were highly expressive. The penetration with the time of 60 seconds was in average smaller. Except with the equipment LED 1, the percentages of the dye penetration were bigger with the Tcure of 100°C. The smallest average were the Tcure of 50°C and 60 seconds of photoactivation

Effect of Visible Light Therapy in Stroke Patients

OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study was to evaluate the effects of visible light therapy for the stroke patients. METHOD: Thirty stroke patients were enrolled and classified into two groups, experimental (n=19) and control group (n=11). Control group received conventional rehabilitation therapy. Experimental group received additional light therapy with red light (intensity 962 lux, wave length 620 nm) on wrist, elbow, and shoulder joint area (diameter 10 cm) at the same time, 3 times per day, 20 minutes per session, 5 days per week, for 2 weeks. All patients were assessed their paralytic upper extremity functions using manual muscle testing, two point discremination test (2-PD), Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test, and modified Ash-worth scale. To evaluate neurophysiological effects of light therapy, sympathetic skin response, thermography, and doppler ultrasound on radial artery were performed. RESULTS: Compared to the control group, the experimental group significantly improved in the 2-PD test, Semmes-Weistein monofilament test, and the hand grip power. Neurophysiologic parameters showed no significant difference between experimental and control groups. CONCLUSION: Visible light therapy maybe used as an effective therapeutic modality for improving hand function of stroke patients. Further studies are required to define the mechanism of effects on paralytic extremity of visible light.

Effect of Visible Light Therapy in Patients with Somatic Pain

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of visible light therapy for the management of somatic pain. METHOD: Subjects consisted of 42 patients with pain and were divided into two groups; control (n=22) and experimental (n=20) groups. Control group received conventional physical therapy only, while experimental group received additional light therapy with blue light (light intensity 4080 lux, wave length 581 nm, distance from lamp 5 cm). Intensity of pain was assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS) and McGill pain questionnaire. Sympathetic skin response was measured to assess the status of autonomic nervous system. VAS and McGill pain questionnaire were administered before treatment and at 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 1 week, and 2 weeks after treatment. Sympathetic skin response were performed before and 2 weeks aftertreatment. RESULTS: 1) In both experimental and control groups, VAS became significantly lower at two weeks after treatment compared to pretreatment scale (p<0.05). 2) McGill pain questionnaire showed significantly lower scores two weeks after treatment compared to pretreatment score, only in experimental group (p<0.05). 3) Experimental group showed significantly lower McGill pain questionnaire score than control group at two weeks after treatment (p<0.05). 4) Latency and amplitude of sympathetic skin response showed no significant difference between experimental and control groups. CONCLUSION: Visible light therapy can be used as an effective therapeutic modality for the management of symptomatic pain in combination with conventional physical therapy.

Shear bond strength and adhesive failure pattern in bracket bonding with plasma arc light / 대한치과교정학회지

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical usefulness of plasma arc light which can reduce the curing time dramatically compared by shear bond strengths and failure patterns of the brackets bonded with visible light in direct bracket bonding. Some kinds of brackets were bonded with the Transbond(R) to the human premolars which were embedded in the resin blocks according to the various conditions. After bonding, the shear bond strength was tested by Instron universal testing machine and in addition , the amount of residual adhesive remaining on the tooth after debonding was measured by the stereoscope and assessed with adhesive remnant index(ARI). The results were as follows : 1. When plasma arc light was used for bonding the brackets, the shear bond strength was clinically sufficient in both metal and ceramic brackets, but resin brackets showed significantly lower bond strength but which was clinically useful. 2. When metal brackets were bonded using visible light, there was no significant difference in shear bond strength due to the light-curing time and the bond strength was clinically sufficient. 3. When the adhesive failure patterns of brackets bonded with plasma arc light were observed by using the adhesive remnant index, the bond failure of the metal and resin bracket occurred more frequently at bracket-adhesive interface but the failure of the ceramic bracket occurred more frequently at enamel-adhesive interface. 4. There was no statistically significant difference of the shear bond strength and adhesive failure pattern between metal bracket bonded for 2 seconds by curing with plasma arc light and 10 seconds by curing with visible light. 6. When metal brackets were bonded using plasma arc light, the shear bond strength decreased as the distance from the light source increased. The above results suggest that plasma arc light can be clinically useful for bonding the brackets without fear of the decrease of the shear bond strength.

An Ultrastructural Study of Recovery of Photoreceptor Layer from Visible Light-Induced Damage

Visible light can induce damage to the susceptible retina and its injurious effect has been studied morphologically and functionally in detail. In order to evaluate the regenerative processes of the retina damaged by visible light in correlation with the degree of the cellular damage, the rat retina was exposed to blue visible light (400-500nm) for 30, 60 and 120 minutes, and examined electron microscopically, immediately and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks after the exposure. The results were as follows. The more increased time of exposure by visible light, the more damage to the photoreceptor, and the more delay in the recovery. We observed the recovery of damage was generally slow, and the pigment epithelium necessary for regeneration of discs was not destroyed in spite of long term exposure of visible light.