Limited evidence of coupling between above and belowground functional traits in tropical dry forest seedlings / Evidencia limitada de acoplamiento entre rasgos funcionales por encima y por debajo del suelo en plántulas de bosque seco tropical

Abstract Introduction: Water availability is one of the main factors determining the distribution of woody species in the tropics. Although the functional mechanisms that determine the species tolerance to water deficit have been extensively studied in adult individuals, the responses of early ontogenetic stages have been less explored. Objective: To identify functional strategies and trait correlations between different seedlings' dimensions (leaf, stem, and root). We expect limited coordination between above and below-ground functional traits due to a single conservation-acquisition trade-off cannot capture the variability of functions and environmental pressures to which the root system is subjected. Methods: We measured 12 functional traits belonging to 38 seedling species in a tropical dry forest in Colombia. We explored the relationships between pairs of traits using Pearson correlations, and to obtain an integrated view of the functional traits, a principal component analysis (PCA) was performed. Results: The results showed limited evidence of linkage between above- and below-ground traits, but we did find significant correlations between traits for the continuum of conservative and acquisitive strategies. Root traits related to water and nutrient take capacity formed an orthogonal axis to the acquisitive-conservative continuum. Conclusions: Our results showed that dry forest seedlings have different functional strategies to cope with water deficit. The incorporation of root traits helps to explain new functional strategies not reported for leaf and stem traits. This study contributes to understanding the mechanisms that explain species coexistence and is particularly relevant for predicting future forest trajectories.

Resumen Introducción: La disponibilidad de agua es uno de los principales factores que determina la distribución de las especies leñosas en los trópicos. A pesar que los mecanismos funcionales que determinan la tolerancia de las especies al déficit hídrico han sido ampliamente estudiados en los individuos adultos, las respuestas de estados ontogenéticos tempranos han sido menos exploradas. Objetivo: Identificar las estrategias funcionales y las correlaciones de rasgos entre diferentes dimensiones de las plántulas (hoja, tallo y raíz). Nosotros esperamos baja coordinación entre los rasgos funcionales sobre y bajo el suelo debido a que un único trade-off conservación-adquisición de recursos, no puede capturar la variabilidad de funciones y presiones ambientales a las que están expuestas las raíces. Métodos: Medimos 12 rasgos funcionales pertenecientes a 38 plántulas en un bosque seco en Colombia. Exploramos las relaciones entre pares de rasgos usando correlaciones de Pearson, y para tener una visión integrada de los rasgos funcionales, usamos un análisis de componentes principales (ACP). Resultados: Reportamos limitada evidencia de acoplamiento entre los rasgos sobre y bajo el suelo, pero encontramos correlaciones significativas entre el continuo de estrategias conservativas y adquisitivas. Los rasgos de raíz relacionados con la capacidad de absorción de agua y nutrientes formaron un eje ortogonal al continuo adquisitivo-conservativo. Conclusiones: Nuestros resultados mostraron que las plántulas del bosque seco tienen diferentes estrategias funcionales para lidiar con el déficit hídrico. La incorporación de los rasgos de la raíz ayuda a explicar nuevas estrategias funcionales no reportadas por los rasgos de hoja y tallo. Este estudio contribuye al entendimiento de los mecanismos que explican la coexistencia de especies y es particularmente relevante para predecir las trayectorias de los bosques futuros.

Microshear bond strength of universal adhesives to enamel and dentin: an eighteen-month in vitro study / Resistência de união ao microcisalhamento de adesivos universais ao esmalte e dentina: estudo in vitro de dezoito meses

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the microshear bond strength of Universal adhesives to enamel and dentin after one week and eighteen months of water storage. Material and Methods: Fragments from the buccal surfaces of 80 bovine teeth were prepared (12x5x1.0 mm) and ground to obtain flat surfaces of enamel and dentin. Samples were randomly assigned to 8 experimental groups (n=10), according to four adhesive systems (Adper Single Bond Plus/control ­ not a Universal adhesive/ASB; Ambar Universal/AUN; Prime&Bond Active/PBA and Scotchbond Universal/SBU) and two water-storage times (one week and eighteen months after sample preparations). Adhesives were applied according to the manufacturers' instructions and molds were positioned over bonded surfaces. A flowable composite was poured into the molds to fill up their internal diameter and obtain resin cylinder (1.0mm height/0.7mm internal diameter) after light-curing. Bond strength was determined using a testing machine (0.5 mm/min) and data were statistically analyzed by two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the post-hoc Tukey's test (alpha=0.05). Failure patterns were analyzed for all resin cylinder tested. Results: For enamel, differences among adhesives were observed only at 18 months, in which SBU produced lower bond strength values (15.9±3.0 MPa) than the others universal adhesives (AUN: 19.3±4.8 and PBA: 21.4±2.1 MPa) (p<0.05). For dentin, there were differences among adhesives only at 7 days, with PBA showing the highest bond strength (37.4±4.9 MPa) and ASB the lowest one (19.4±3.9 MPa) (p<0.05). Enamel and dentin bond strength of all adhesives decreased significantly after 18 months and reduction percentage varied from 36.9 to 52.4 for enamel and from 35.1 to 62.8 for dentin. Adhesive and mixed failures showed high incidences. Conclusion: Results suggested that adhesives presented differences among them depending on type of hard dental tissue and evaluation time. Enamel and dentin bond strengths of control and all universal adhesives tested were not stable, decreasing at eighteen months. (AU)

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a resistência de união ao microcisalhamento de adesivos universais ao esmalte e dentina após uma semana e dezoito meses de armazenamento em água. Material e Métodos: Fragmentos da superfície vestibular de 80 dentes bovinos foram preparados (12x5x1,0 mm) até o obtenção de superfícies planas de esmalte e dentina. As amostras foram distribuídas aleatoriamente em 8 grupos experimentais (n=10), de acordo com quatro sistemas adesivos (Adper Single Bond Plus / controle - não universal; Ambar Universal; Prime & Bond Active e Scotchbond Universal) e dois tempos de armazenamento em água (uma semana e dezoito meses após o preparo das amostras). Os adesivos foram aplicados de acordo com as instruções dos fabricantes e as matrizes foram posicionadas sobre as superfícies aderidas. Um compósito fluido foi aplicado nas matrizes para preencher seu diâmetro interno e obter o cilindro do compósito por fotopolimeração (1,0 mm de altura / 0,7 mm de diâmetro interno). A resistência de união foi determinada em uma máquina universal de ensaios (0,5mm/min). Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente pela análise de variância dois fatores (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey (alfa 0,05). Resultados: Para o esmalte, foram obtidas diferenças apenas aos 18 meses, em que Scotchbond Universal produziu menor média de resistência de união do que os demais adesivos universais. Para dentina, houve diferenças entre os adesivos apenas aos 7 dias, com o Prime & Bond Active apresentando a maior resistência de união e o Adper Single Bond Plus a menor. Os resultados sugeriram que os adesivos apresentaram diferenças entre si dependendo do substrato e do tempo de avaliação. Conclusão: As resistências de união em esmalte e dentina do controle e de todos os adesivos universais testados não foram estáveis, diminuindo aos dezoito meses (AU)

Effect of storage time and chlorhexidine addition on the mechanical properties of glass ionomer cements

Aims: To evaluate the effect of the chlorhexidine (CHX) incorporation and the storage time on the mechanical properties of glass ionomer cements (GICs). Methods: The following GICs were evaluated: Ketac Molar Easymix (KM), Vidrion R (VR) and Vitromolar (VM), containing or not CHX. GIC liquid was modified by adding 1.25 % CHX digluconate and then manipulated with the power and placed into the stainless steel cylindrical or bar-shaped molds. GICs specimens were stored into water for 1, 7 and 28 days. After these periods, specimens were submitted to flexural, diametral tensile and compressive strength tests, according to ISO standards. Data from mechanical tests were statistically analyzed using 2-way ANOVA and Tukey tests. Results: Overall, the storage time did not influence any of the mechanical properties of the GICs tested. In contrast, the inclusion of CHX reduced significantly these properties for all GICs tested. KM presented the highest values of compressive strength for all storage times. KM + 1.25% CHX had lower compressive strength results than KM, however, it showed similar results when compared to another GICs without CHX. Conclusions: The presence of chlorhexidine, independent of the storage time, interfered on the mechanical characteristics of GIC (AU)

Efeito da contaminação por saliva humana na interface adesiva: resistência de união, análise de camada híbrida e conversão de sistemas adesivos / Effect of human saliva contamination on adhesive interface: bond strength, hybrid layer analysis and conversion of adhesive systems

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar o efeito da contaminação por saliva humana na resistência de união (RU) da interface adesiva em dentina por microtração, nas características morfológicas da camada híbrida (CH) em microscopia confocal e no grau de conversão (GC) de 2 sistemas adesivos: Adper Single bond 2 (SB) e Single Bond® Universal (SU). Cento e oitenta dentes terceiros humanos hígidos foram divididos em 12 grupos (n=10), de acordo com o sistema adesivo utilizado, a presença de saliva e o tempo de armazenagem. Após o procedimento adesivo e aplicação da resina composta Filtek Z250, os dentes foram mantidos em água destilada em estufa a 37°C por 48 horas, 6 meses ou 12 meses antes de serem seccionados em palitos (0,8mm x 0,8mm, aproximadamente) para serem levados à máquina de ensaios universal Instron para os testes de microtração. Para à análise da interface adesiva em microscopia confocal de varredura a laser para verificação e mensuração de alterações internas na interface foram utilizados 60 dentes divididos em 6 grupos (n=10) de acordo com os tempos de 48 horas, 6 meses, e 12 meses respectivamente, empregando os sistemas adesivos (SB) e (SU). O efeito da presença de saliva também foi avaliado pelo grau de conversão dos adesivos, empregando-se espectroscopia de infravermelho transformada de Fourier empregando os sistema adesivos (SB) e (SU) com incorporação de saliva humana na sua composição (n=5) com concentrações 10%, 25% e 50% em vol. Para a comparação das variáveis: RU, (GC), espessura da CH, na presença de saliva e tempo de armazenamento foram utilizados os testes de Análise de Variância a três critérios e de comparações múltiplas de Tukey (p<0,05). Os valores de RU (MPa±dp: 48horas/6meses/1ano) foram: SB (43,53 ±6,0; 40,10±3,4; 38,59±5,4); SalSB (43,09±6,2; 39,86±6,6; 37,255,8); SU (42,98±4,3; 39,30±3,6; 40,44±5,7); Sal SU (44,39±4,2; 42,26±2,5; 38,26±5,7). Os Valores médios da CH (MPa±dp: 48horas/6meses/1ano) foram: SalSB (3,59±0,8; 3,59±1,0; 2,08±1,5). SalSU (1,26±0,5; 1,73±0,8; 1,07±0,3). Os valores de GC (MPa±dp: 10%/25%/50%vol) foram: SB (85,59±3,4; 49,68±12,8; 38,56±11,8); SU (85,52±3,3; 86,27±3,5; 57,82±11,1).Conclui-se, portanto, que a contaminação por saliva humana não interferiu na RU da interface dentina/resina composta após 48 horas, 6 meses e 12 meses. A morfologia da camada hibrida foi alterada pela presença da saliva nos períodos 6 e 12 meses,. O GC dos sistemas adesivos foi afetado pela presença de saliva após a polimerização imediata. Entretanto o fator tempo foi determinante para a deformação da interface dentina/resina para ambos os sistemas adesivos.(AU)

The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of human saliva contamination on bond strength of the dentin/adhesive interface, morphology of the hybrid layer by confocal microscopy and SEM analysis and degree of conversion of 2 adhesive systems: Adper Single bond 2 (SB) and Single Bond® Universal ( SU). One hundred and eighty healthy human third teeth were divided into 12 groups (n = 10), according to the adhesive system used, the presence of saliva and the storage time. After the adhesive procedure and placement of resin composite (Filtek Z250), the teeth were stored in distilled waterat 37 ° C for 48 hours, 6 months or 12 months before being cut into sticks (0.8mm x 0.8mm, approximately) to the microtensile strength tests. For the analysis of the adhesive interface in confocal microscopy of laser scanning for verification and measurement of internal interface changes, 60 teeth were used divided into 6 groups (n = 10) according to the storage time: 48 hours, 6 months, and 12 monthsand (SB) and (SU). The effect of the presence of saliva was also evaluated by the degree of conversion of the adhesives using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy employing adhesive (SB) and (SU) systems incorporating human saliva in its composition (n = 5) with 10%, 25% and 50% vol. For the comparison of the variables: bond strength, degree of conversion, and hybrid layer thickness in the presence of saliva and storage time, the three criteria Variance Analysis and Tukey multiple comparisons tests (p <0.05) were used. The values of bond strength (MPa ± dp: 48hours / 6meses / year) were: SB (43.53 ± 6.0, 40.10 ± 3.4, 38.59 ± 5.4); SalSB (43.09 ± 6.2, 39.86 ± 6.6, 37.255.8); SU (42.98 ± 4.3, 39.30 ± 3.6, 40.44 ± 5.7); SU salt (44.39 ± 4.2, 42.26 ± 2.5, 38.26 ± 5.7). The mean values of hybrid layer thickness (MPa ± dp: 48hours / 6meses / year) were: SalSB (3.59 ± 0.8, 3.59 ± 1.0, 2.08 ± 1.5). SalSU (1.26 ± 0.5, 1.73 ± 0.8, 1.07 ± 0.3). The values of degree of conversion (MPa ± dp: 10% / 25% / 50% vol) were: SB (85.59 ± 3.4, 49.68 ± 12.8, 38.56 ± 11.8); (85.52 ± 3.3, 86.27 ± 3.5, 57.82 ± 11.1). It was therefore concluded that human saliva contamination did not interfere on bond strength of the dentin/adhesive interface after 48 hours, 6 months and 12 months. The morphology of the hybrid layer was altered by the presence of saliva after 6 and 12 months. The degree of conversion of adhesive systems was affected by the presence of saliva immediately after polymerization. However, the time factor was determinant for the dentine/resin interface deformation for both adhesive systems.(AU)

Effect of water storage on flexural strength of silorane and methacrylate-based composite resins

OBJECTIVES: This study assessed the effect of water storage on the flexural strength (FS) of low shrinkage composites. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 165 bar-shaped specimens (2 × 2 × 25 mm) were fabricated of 2 low shrinkage composites (Filtek P90 [3M ESPE], GC Kalore [GC International]) and a conventional methacrylate-based composite (Filtek Z250 [3M ESPE]). The specimens were subjected to 3-point bending test at 6 time intervals, namely: immediately after curing, at 24 hours, 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year following storage in wet and dry conditions. The FS of the specimens were measured by applying compressive load at a crosshead speed of 1.0 mm/min. Data was analyzed using 3-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's test. RESULTS: Three-way ANOVA revealed significant interactions between time, type of composite, and storage condition (p = 0.001). Tukey's multiple comparison test revealed significant reductions in FS of all composites after 6 months and 1 year of storage in distilled water compared to dry condition. CONCLUSIONS: Filtek P90 showed the highest and GC Kalore showed the lowest FS after 1 year storage in distilled water. The immediate high strength of Filtek Z250 significantly decreased at 1 year and its final value was lower than that of Filtek P90.

Diagnóstico del sistema de aprovechamiento del agua lluvia en el consejo comunitario de la comunidad negra de los lagos, buenaventura / Diagnostic system rain water harvesting in the black community council community of lagos, buenaventura

Este trabajo presenta los resultados de la investigación realizada en el Consejo Comunitario de la Comunidad Negra Los Lagos (CCCN Los Lagos); la cual consistió en diagnosticar las condiciones de aprovechamiento del agua lluvia, por lo que se pudo determinar el potencial de aprovechamiento del agua lluvia en la comunidad, los tipos de techos que utilizan las viviendas, el sistema de recolección y conducción del agua lluvia, los tipos de recipientes para realizar el almacenamiento del agua lluvia. Para la identificación de los aspectos anteriores, se realizaron visitas al lugar, así como también la realización de entrevistas semiestructuradas y encuestas (anexo 1). Luego de conocer el sistema de abastecimiento del agua lluvia, se realizó análisis fisicoquímicos y microbiológicos al agua lluvia recolectada, permitiendo conocer con ello el cumplimiento o no de la normativa ambiental; además, se aplicaron análisis estadísticos para determinar correlaciones y varianzas en los resultados.

This paper presents the results of research conducted at the Community Council of the black community of Los Lagos, which was to diagnose the conditions of use of rain water, so they could determine the potential use of rain water in the community, the types of roofs used housing, the system of collection and conveyance of rain water, types of containers for storage of rain water; for the identification of the above aspects, site visits were conducted, as well as semi-structured interviews and surveys. After meeting the supply system of rain water, chemical and microbiological to rain water collected analyzes were performed, thus allowing to know or not compliance with environmental regulations; Additional statistical analyzes were applied to determine correlations and variances in the results.

Swelling of self-adhesive resin cement increases long-term push-out bond strength of fiber post to dentin

Abstract Aim: To evaluate the long-term post push-out bond strength to dentin, water sorption, solubility and swelling of conventional and self-adhesive dual-cure resin cements. Methods: Forty-eight bovine roots were prepared for fiber post cementation with RelyX ARC and RelyX U100. According to resin cement and storage time (24 h and 6 months), 4 groups were assessed using the push-out test. Water sorption and solubility were performed according to ISO 4049:2009. The swelling coefficient was obtained using cement disks of each material immersed in distilled water until the swelling equilibrium was reached. The mass of dry and swelled polymer and solvent density were used to calculate the coefficient. Statistical data analysis was performed using Student's t-test for water sorption, solubility and swelling coefficient and the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn multiple comparison tests for push-out analysis with a significance level of 0.05. Results: The immediate bond strength was not significantly different between RelyX ARC (3.09 MPa) and RelyX U100 (3.78 MPa) (p>0.05). RelyX U100 showed higher (p<0.05) bond strength after six months of storage (9.60 MPa) than RelyX ARC (6.65 MPa). The water sorption and solubility values were not significantly different (p>0.05) between groups. The swelling coefficient of the RelyX U100 group was significantly higher than that of the RelyX ARC group (p<0.05). Conclusions: RelyX U100 resin cement showed a higher swelling coefficient than RelyX ARC, and the longitudinal push-out bond strength increased after six months. Clinical significance: The clinical longevity of restorative treatment in root-filled teeth is dependent on the long-term properties and behavior of the cement used for post luting. Results of this study suggest that the selfadhesive resin cement may be a reliable alternative.

Influence of Cariogenic Challenge on Bond Strength Stability of Dentin

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of cariogenic challenge on the microtensile bond strength values (μTBS) of dentin pre-treated with chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) or sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). Thirty-six sound molars were selected and randomly assigned to 3 dentin pre-treatments (distilled water - control, 2% CHX and 10% NaOCl) and 4 aging protocols (24h control, biofilm without cariogenic challenge, biofilm with cariogenic challenge, and 18-month water storage). The same etch-and-rinse adhesive system and composite resin were used for all groups (n=30 beams). For the biofilm groups, dental microcosm biofilms originated from saliva of a healthy donor were grown on the samples with a defined medium enriched with mucin, with or without 10% sucrose, according to the group. After the experimental period, the microtensile test was performed. Data were analyzed with ANOVA followed by Tukey test (p<0.05). The pre-treatment did not influence μTBS for all aging conditions (p=0.188), but the type of aging affected the bond strength (p<0.001). Cariogenic challenge and water storage aging affected the bond stability resulting in a decrease of the μTBS, but the pre-treatments did not influence the μTBS.

O objetivo neste estudo foi avaliar o efeito do desafio cariogênico na resistência de união (RU) da dentina pré-tratada com clorexidina (CRX) ou hipoclorito de sódio (NaOCl). Trinta e seis molares hígidos foram selecionados e randomizados de acordo com 3 pré-tratamentos dentinários (controle, CRX a 2% e NaOCl a 10%) e 4 protocolos de envelhecimento (controle 24h, biofilme sem desafio cariogênico, biofilme com desafio cariogênico, e armazenamento de 18 meses em água). O mesmo sistema adesivo e resina composta foram usados para todos os grupos (n=30). Biofilme dental de microcosmo originado da saliva de doador saudável foi desenvolvido sobre as amostras com meio enriquecido com mucina adicionada ou não com sacarose a 10%, de acordo com o grupo. Após o período experimental, o teste de microtração foi realizado. Os dados de microtração foram analisados com ANOVA a dois fatores e teste de Tukey (p<0,05). O pré-tratamento não influenciou os valores de RU para todos os protocolos de envelhecimento (p=0,188), porém o tipo de envelhecimento influenciou os valores de RU (p<0,001). O desafio cariogênico e o armazenamento em água afetaram a estabilidade adesiva resultando na diminuição dos valores de RU e o pré-tratamento não influenciou os valores de RU.

Impacto da configuração de entrada e saída sobre a mistura em reservatórios de armazenamento de água / Impact of inlet and outlet configurations on the mixing behavior in water storage tanks

O impacto na qualidade da água causado por reservatórios é usualmente negativo. Essa deterioração se deve, na maioria dos casos, a uma mistura de baixa qualidade, sendo esta fortemente influenciada pelas características de entrada e saída dos reservatórios. Com o intuito de avaliar esse impacto, quatro configurações de reservatório foram testadas (variando a posição da entrada e/ou saída) por meio da ferramenta Computional Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Através dos resultados foi demonstrado, usando como critério a maior concentração média no interior dos reservatórios, que a melhor configuração entre as testadas foi aquela que apresenta a entrada no topo e a saída no fundo.

The impact of water quality caused by storage reservoirs is usually negative. This deterioration of water quality, in most cases, is due to a mixture of low quality water, which is strongly influenced by the inlet and outlet of the reservoirs. In order to evaluate this impact, four reservoir configurations were tested (by varying the position of the inlet and/or outlet) by means of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The mean concentration inside the reservoirs demonstrated that the best configuration among those tested was the arrangement that presents the input at the top and the output at the bottom.

Effect of water storage on the fracture toughness of dental resin cement used for zirconia restoration / 대한치과보철학회지

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare the fracture toughness of currently available resin cements for zirconia restorations and evaluate the effect of water storage on fracture toughness of those resin cements. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Single-edge notched specimens (3 mm x 6 mm x 25 mm) were prepared from three currently available dual cure resin cements for zirconia restorations (Panavia F 2.0, Clearfil SA luting and Zirconite). Each resin cement was divided into four groups: immersed in distilled water at 37degrees C for 1 (Control group), 30, 90, or 180 days (n=5). Specimens were loaded in three point bending at a cross-head speed of 0.1 mm/s. The maximum load at specimen failure was recorded and the fracture toughness (K(IC)) was calculated. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and multiple comparison Scheffe test (alpha=.05). RESULTS: In control group, the mean KIC was 3.41 +/- 0.64 MN.m(-1.5) for Panavia F, 2.0, 3.07 +/- 0.41 MN.m(-1.5) for Zirconite, 2.58 +/- 0.30 MN.m(-1.5) for Clearfil SA luting respectively, but statistical analysis revealed no significant difference between them. Although a gradual decrease of K(IC) in Panavia F 2.0 and gradual increases of KIC in Clearfil SA luting and Zirconite were observed with storage time, there were no significant differences between immersion time for each cement. CONCLUSION: The resin cements for zirconia restorations exhibit much higher K(IC) values than conventional resin cements. The fracture toughness of resin cement for zirconia restoration would not be affected by water storage.

Bond Durability of Er:YAG Laser-Prepared Primary Tooth Enamel

This study evaluated in vitro the influence of thermocycling and water storage (WS) on the shear bond strength (SBS) of composite resin in cavities prepared in primary tooth enamel with conventional bur or Er:YAG laser. The test surfaces were obtained from 48 primary molars and randomly assigned to 2 groups (n=24), according to cavity preparation: A: bur-preparation and B: Er:YAG laser irradiation. The specimens were restored with an etch-and-rinse adhesive system and composite resin. Each group was divided into 4 subgroups (n=6) according to WS duration and number of thermal cycles (TCs): I: 24 h WS/no thermocycling; II: 7 days WS/500 TCs; III: 1 month WS/2,000 TCs; IV: 6 months WS/12,000 TCs. The specimens were tested to failure in shear strength at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. Data were analyzed statistically by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test. SBS means (S.D.) in MPa were: AI: 17.45 (2.03), AII:16.38 (1.49), AIII: 6.88 (0.66), AIV: 7.77 (1.53), BI: 12.32 (0.99), BII: 15.37 (2.24), BIII: 15.05 (2.01) and BIV-5.51 (1.01). WS duration and number of TCs influenced significantly the SBS values only for BIV (p<0.05). AI presented the highest SBS value, which was statistically similar to those of AII, BII and BIII. In conclusion, the adhesion of an etch-and-rinse adhesive to Er:YAG laser-irradiated primary tooth enamel was affected by the methods used to simulate degradation of the adhesive interface only when 6 months WS/12,000 TCs were employed.

Este estudo avaliou in vitro a influência da termociclagem (TC) e do armazenamento em água (AA) na resistência ao cisalhamento de resina composta ao esmalte de dentes decíduos preparados com broca convencional e laser Er:YAG. As superfícies de trabalho foram obtidas de 48 molares decíduos e divididas aleatoriamente em dois grupos (n=24), de acordo com o tipo de preparo cavitário: A - preparo com broca; B - irradiação com laser Er:YAG. Os espécimes foram restaurados com um sistema adesivo etch-and-rinse e resina composta. Cada grupo foi dividido em 4 subgrupos (n=6) de acordo com o tempo de armazenamento em água (AA) e o número de termociclagens (TCs): I - 24 h AA/0 TCs, II - 7 dias AA/500 TCs; III - 1 mês AA/2000 TCs; IV - 6 meses AA/12000 TCs. O teste de cisalhamento foi realizado em máquina de ensaio universal a uma velocidade de 0,5 mm/min. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente pelo teste ANOVA a dois critérios e teste de Tukey. As médias de resistência ao cisalhamento (D.P.), em MPa, foram: AI: 17,45 (2,03), AII: 16,38 (1,49), AIII: 6,88 (0,66), AIV: 7,77 (1,53), BI: 12,32 (0,99), BII: 15,37 (2,24), BIII: 15,05 (2,01) e BIV-5,51 (1,01). O tempo de armazenamento em água quanto a termociclagem influenciou significativamente os valores de resistência ao cisalhamento só para o grupo BIV (p<0,05). AI apresentou o maior valor de SBS, que foi estatisticamente semelhantes aos de AII, BII e BIII. Em conclusão, a adesão de um sistema adesivo etch-and-rinse ao esmalte de dente decíduo irradiado com Er: YAG foi afetada pelos métodos empregados para simulação da degradação da interface adesiva somente quando armazenamento em água por 6 meses e 12.000 ciclos de termociclagem foram empregados.

Water sorption of CH3- and CF3-Bis-GMA based resins with additives

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of additives on the water sorption characteristics of Bis-GMA based copolymers and composites containing TEGDMA, CH3Bis-GMA or CF3Bis-GMA. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Fifteen experimental copolymers and corresponding composites were prepared combining Bis-GMA and TEGDMA, CH3Bis-GMA or CF3Bis-GMA, with aldehyde or diketone (24 and 32 mol%) totaling 30 groups. For composites, barium aluminosilicate glass and pyrogenic silica was added to comonomer mixtures. Photopolymerization was effected by 0.2 wt% each of camphorquinone and N,N-dimethyl-p-toluidine. Specimen densities in dry and water saturated conditions were obtained by Archimedes' method. Water sorption and desorption were evaluated in a desorption-sorption-desorption cycle. Water uptake (%WU), water desorption (%WD), equilibrium solubility (ES; µg/mm³), swelling (f) and volume increase (%V) were calculated using appropriate equations. RESULTS: All resins with additives had increased %WU and ES. TEGDMA-containing systems presented higher %WU, %WD, ES, f and %V values, followed by resins based on CH3Bis-GMA and CF3Bis-GMA. CONCLUSIONS: Aldehyde and diketone led to increases in the water sorption characteristics of experimental resins.

Study of water supply & sanitation practices in India using geographic information systems: Some design & other considerations in a village setting.

Background & objectives: Availability of clean water and adequate sanitation facilities are of prime importance for limiting diarrhoeal diseases. We examined the water and sanitation facilities of a village in southern India using geographic information system (GIS) tools. Methods: Places of residence, water storage and distribution, sewage and places where people in the village defaecated were mapped and drinking water sources were tested for microbial contamination in Nelvoy village, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. Results: Water in the village was found to be microbiologically unfit for consumption. Analysis using direct observations supplemented by GIS maps revealed poor planning, poor engineering design and lack of policing of the water distribution system causing possible contamination of drinking water from sewage at multiple sites. Interpretation & conclusions: Until appropriate engineering designs for water supply and sewage disposal to suit individual village needs are made available, point-of-use water disinfection methods could serve as an interim solution.

Microfiltración en cavidades clase II restauradas con resinas compuestas de baja contracción

El objetivo: El propósito de esta investigación es comparar la capacidad de sellando marginal en el margen gingival de tres sistemas de resina compuesta en premolares humanos. Los tres sistemas usados fueron: Resina Grupo 1 ORMOCERAMICA (Admira Bond, Admira Flow A2, Admira A2 - Voco), Resina Grupo 2 NANOHIBRIDA (Solobond M, Grandio Flow A2, Grandio A2 - Voco), Resina Grupo 3 HIBRIDA (Excite, Tetric Flow A2, el Tetric Ceram A2 - Ivoclar / Vivadent). Materiales y Métodos: se prepararon 30 premolares humanos con dos cavidades clase II y asignados al azar en tres grupos (G1, G2, y G3) con 20 restauraciones para cada grupo, se realizaron las restauraciones siguiendo las instrucciones de la casa fabricante. Después de restaurados las muestras se termociclaron (500 ciclos entre 5-55°C) y se almacenaron en agua durante 90 días. Luego se sumergieron en una solución de 50% de nitrato de plata durante dos horas, se fijaron, se seccionaron y se analizaron con imágenes digitales. La prueba no paramétrica (Kruskal-Wallis) fue usada para observar las diferencias estadísticas. Resultados: Se observaron diferencias significativas en la microfiltración (p = 0,002) entre los materiales restaurativos usados. Los sistemas quedaron ordenados de la siguiente manera 20.98 G3, 31.65 G1, y 38.88 G2. Conclusión: Bajo las condiciones en las que se realizo este estudio, los bajos valores de contracción de polimerización reportados para ORMOCERAMICA G1 (1,97vol%) o NANOHIBRIDA G2 (1,57vol%) no muestran mayor capacidad de sellar los márgenes gingivales de restauraciones clase II después del termociclado y el almacenamiento en agua por 90 días, cuando se compararon con una resina compuesta de contracción convencional G3 HÍBRIDA (2,32vol%).

Objective: The purpose of this research was to compare the sealing capability of three all-composite system Class II (human premolars) restorations at the gingival margin. The three systems used were: group 1 ORMOCER (Admira Bond, Admira Flow A2, Admira A2 -Voco), group 2 NANOHYBRID (Solobond M, Grandio FlowA2, GrandioA2 - Voco), group 3 HYBRID (Excite, Tetric Flow A2, Tetric Ceram A2 - Ivoclar /Vivadent). Methods and Materials: 30 human premolars were prepared with 2 single classes II and randomly assigned to three groups (G1, G2, and G3) with 20 restorations for each one following the manufacturer's instructions. After restored, samples were thermocycled (500 cycles between 5-55◦C) and stored in water for 90 days. Then, they were immersed in a 50% of Ag ion solution for two hours, sectioned and analyzed by digital imaging. No-parametric test (Kruskal-Wallis) was used to detect statistical differences. Results: Significant differences in microleakage were observed (p = 0,002) among the restorative materials used. Respect to the manufacturer's system the mean ranks were 20.98 G3, 31.65 G1, and 38.88 G2. Conclusion: Under the conditions of this study, the reduced polymerization shrinkages reported for ORMOCER G1 (1,97vol %) or NANOHYBRID G2 (1,57vol %) don't show better capacity of sealing in gingival margins of class II after thermo - cycling and water storage when compared to HYBRID G3 (2,32vol %).

Influence of water storage time on the bond strength of etch-and-rinse and self-etching adhesive systems

The purpose of this study was to evaluate comparatively the shear bond strength (SBS) of etch-and-rinse (Adper Scotch Bond Multi Purpose - ASBMP and Adper Single Bond 2 - ASB2) and self-etching (AdheSe -AD and Adper Prompt - AP) adhesive systems after short- and long-term water storage. Eighty bovine teeth were randomly assigned to 4 groups (n=20, 10 teeth for 24 h and 10 for 6 months). After surface treatment, composite resin cylinders were made with Tetric Ceram using a bisected metallic matrix. The specimens were stored in distilled water at 37°C for either 24 h or 6 months. After these periods, shear strength was assessed in a universal testing machine (0.5 mm/min). Data were submitted to ANOVA and F test at 5 percent significance level. Mean SBSs (MPa) for ASBMP (10.03 ± 3.78) and ASB2 (6.10 ± 2.67) showed no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) between times. The self-etching systems did not differ significantly from each other within the 24-h period, but significant difference was found for AD (1.37 ± 0.64) after 6 months of water storage. In conclusion, the tested etch-and-rinse systems had a better performance in terms of bond durability over time than the self-etching systems.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar, in vitro, a influência do armazenamento em meio degradante a curto e longo prazo sobre os sistemas adesivos: Adper Scotch Bond Multi Purpose (ASBMP); Adper Single Bond 2 (ASB2); AdheSe (AD) e Adper Prompt (AP). Oitenta dentes bovinos foram selecionados e aleatoriamente divididos em 8 grupos (n=10). Após o tratamento da superfície, cilindros de resina composta Tetric Ceram foram confeccionados utilizando uma matriz metálica bipartida. Os espécimes foram armazenados em água destilada a 37°C por 24 h ou 6 meses. Após estes períodos, o teste de cisalhamento foi realizado em uma máquina de ensaio universal (0,5 mm/min). Os resultados em MPa foram submetidos à ANOVA e ao teste F em nível de significância de 5 por cento. O ASBMP (10,03 ± 3,78) e ASB2 (6,10 ± 2,67) não apresentaram diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os tempos de armazenamento. Os autocondicionantes não diferiram estatisticamente no período de 24 h, mas houve diferença para o AD (1,37 ± 0,64), quando armazenado por 6 meses. Esses adesivos obtiveram valores inferiores nos períodos de avaliação em relação aos convencionais. Os adesivos convencionais mostraram melhor desempenho laboratorial que os autocondicionantes em termos de durabilidade da adesão ao longo do tempo.

THE INFLUENCE OF SURFACE TREATMENTS ON THE SHEAR BOND STRENGTH OF RESIN CEMENTS TO IN-CERAM CORE / 대한치과보철학회지

An increasing demand for esthetic restorations has led to the development of new ceramic systems. In-Ceram, a glass-infiltrated alumina ceramic has three to four times greater flexural strength than other ceramic glass material. Because of its high strength, In-Ceram has been suggested as inlay, crown, laminate veneer and core material for resin bonded fixed partial dentures. This clinical application requires a stable resin bond to In-Ceram core. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength between In-Ceram core and resin cements according to various surface treatments and storage conditions. The surface of each In-Ceram core sample was subjected to one of the following treatments and then bonded to Panavia 21 or Variolink II resin cement. ; (1) sandblasting with 110 micrometer aluminum oxide powder, (2) sandblasting and silanization, (3) sandblasting and Siloc treatment, (4) sandblasting and Targis link application. Each of eight bonding groups was tested in shear bond strengths after the following storage times and thermocycling. ; A) 24 hours storage in distilled water at 371C, B) 5 weeks storage in dis tilled water at 37 C, C) 5 weeks storage in distilled water at 371C and thermocycled 2,000 ther mocycling for every 10 days(totally 10,000 thermocycling) in 51C - 551C bath. The bond failure modes were observed with scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results were as follows : 1. The shear bond strengths of sandblasting group were significantly lesser than the other groups after 24 hours water storage. 2. No significant difference of bonding strengths was found between storage time conditions (24 hours and 5 weeks). The shear bond strengths showed a tendency to decrease in Variolink II bonding groups and to increase in Panavia 21 bonding groups. 3. After thermocycling, the shear bond strengths of all groups were significantly decreased (p<0.01) and Targis link group exhibited significantly greater strengths than the other groups(p<0.05). 4. Panavia 21 bonding groups exhibited significantly greater bonding strengths in sandblasting group(p<0.01) and silane group(p<0.05) than Variolink II bonding groups. 5. In observation of bond failure modes, Targis link group showed cohesive failure in resin part and silane group and Siloc group showed complex failure and sandblasting group showed adhesive failure between In-Ceram and resin.

Analysis on 60 Pollution Accidents of Municipal Water Distribution Network and Secondary Water Supply System / 环境与健康杂志

To understand the characteristics and causes of the pollution accidents of municipal water distribution network and secondary water supply system.Data on the pollution accidents of municipal water distribution network and secondary water supply system having occurred in recent 20 years were collected and analyzed. The main pollution type of municipal water distribution network and secondary water supply system was biological pollution,the amount of which took 73.3% of the total accidents.The pollution accidents mainly occured in schools or colleges and residential buildings offered by some enterprises to their members and families with an occurrence rate of 11.7%,besides residential quarters,enterprises and institutions.The main links of pollution were observed in municipal water distribution system(51.7%)and water storage tanks high and low lying(43.3%).The main causes of pollution accidents were the leakage and breakage facilities and mislink between the water pipes and sewage pipes, which resulted in formation of negative pressure.Siphonage and sewage flowing backward,in addition the poor sanitary protection facilities polluted by sewage and rubbish. It was the top priorities to establish special legal system,to enhence the preventive sanitary inspection