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Rev. bras. oftalmol ; 78(6): 394-398, nov.-dez. 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1057916

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Abstract Objective: To investigate the effects of two types of contact lenses made of two different types of silicone hydrogel material on ocular physiological parameters and tear function tests. Methods: The contact lenses with the appropriate diopters were supplied to the volunteering patients. The patients were evaluated before wearing the contact lenses (visit0:V0), at the first month(visit1:V1) and at the thirth month(visit2:V2) following their wear. At all visits a detailed biomicroscopic examination was done, ocular physiological variables were collected, the tear function tests were performed and the tear meniscus area (TMA) was visualized and measured with anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT). Results: The results of Schirmer 1 test were 12.07 ± 1.51 [9-16] mm for the right eyes (samfilcon A group) and 12.09 ± 1.5 [9-16] mm for the left eyes (senofilcon A group) at V0. (p=0.950) At V2, the mean Schirmer 1 test results were 11.92±1.34 [9-15] mm in the samfilcon A group and 12.2±1.41 [9-16] mm in the senofilcon A group (p=0.239). The mean TMA dimensions in the AS-OCT images were 338.42±47.1 [241-401] microns in the samfilcon A group and 338.42±47.1 [241-401]microns in the senofilcon A group at V0. (p>0.05). At V2, the mean TMA dimensions were 337.2±45.53 [241-402] microns in thesamfilcon A group and 340.31±48.22 [240-411] microns in the senofilcon A group (p=0.728). Conclusions: Our study has demonstrated that contact lenses containing samfilcon A and senofilcon A silicone hydrogel material do not cause meaningful ocular surface problems.


Resumo Objetivo: Investigar os efeitos de dois tipos de lentes de contacto feitas de dois tipos diferentes de material de hidrogel de silicone nos parâmetros fisiológicos oculares e testes de função lacrimal. Métodos: As lentes de contacto com as dioptrias apropriadas foram fornecidas aos pacientes voluntários. Os pacientes foram avaliados antes do uso das lentes de contacto (visita0: V0), no primeiro mês (visita1: V1) e no terceiro mês (visita2: V2), após o uso destas. Em todas as visitas, foi realizado um exame biomicroscópico detalhado, as variáveis fisiológicas oculares foram recolhidas, os testes de função lacrimal foram realizados e a área do menisco lacrimal (TMA) foi visualizada e medida com tomografia de coerência óptica do segmento anterior (AS-OCT). Resultados: Os resultados do teste de Schirmer 1 foram 12,07 ± 1,51 [9-16] mm para os olhos direitos (grupo samfilcon A) e 12,09 ± 1,5 [9-16] mm para os olhos esquerdos (grupo senofilcon A) em V0. (p = 0,950) Em V2, os resultados médios do teste de Schirmer 1 foram 11,92 ± 1,34 [9-15] mm no grupo samfilcon A e 12,2 ± 1,41 [9-16] mm no grupo senofilcon A (p = 0,239). As dimensões médias do TMA nas imagens AS-OCT foram 338,42 ± 47,1 [241-401] mícrons no grupo samfilcon A e 338,42 ± 47,1 [241-401] mícrons no grupo senofilcon A em V0. (p> 0,05).> Em V2, as dimensões médias do TMA foram 337,2 ± 45,53 [241-402] mícrons no grupo samfilcon A e 340,31 ± 48,22 [240-411] mícrons no grupo senofilcon A (p = 0,728). Conclusões: O nosso estudo demonstrou que as lentes de contacto que contêm material de hidrogel de silicone de samfilcon A e senofilcon A não causam problemas significativos na superfície ocular.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Silicones/pharmacology , Tears/metabolism , Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic , Hydrogels/pharmacology , Ophthalmoscopy , Visual Acuity , Prospective Studies , Tomography, Optical Coherence , Slit Lamp Microscopy , Anterior Eye Segment/diagnostic imaging , Myopia/therapy
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Int. braz. j. urol ; 43(2): 335-344, Mar.-Apr. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-840821

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ABSTRACT Objective To validate the application of the bacterial cellulose (BC) membrane as a protecting barrier to the urethra. Materials and Methods Forty female Wistar rats (four groups of 10): Group 1 (sham), the urethra was dissected as in previous groups and nothing applied around; Group 2, received a 0.7cm strip of the BC applied around the urethra just below the bladder neck; Group 3, received a silicon strip with the same dimensions as in group 2; Group 4, had a combination of 2 and 3 groups being the silicon strip applied over the cellulosic material. Half of the animals in each group were killed at 4 and 8 months. Bladder and urethra were fixed in formalin for histological analysis. Results Inflammatory infiltrates were more intense at 4 months at lymphonodes (80% Grade 2), statistically different in the group 2 compared with groups 1 (p=0.0044) and 3 (p=0.0154). At 8 months, all samples were classified as grade 1 indicating a less intense inflammatory reaction in all groups. In group 2, at 8 months, there was a reduction in epithelial thickness (30±1μm) when com-pared to groups 1 (p=0.0001) and 3 (p<0.0001). Angiogenesis was present in groups 2 and 4 and absent in group 3. In BC implant, at 4 and 8 months, it was significant when comparing groups 4 with 1 (p=0.0159). Conclusion BC membrane was well integrated to the urethral wall promoting tissue remodeling and strengthening based on morphometric and histological results and may be a future option to prevent urethral damage.


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Bacteria , Urethra/injuries , Urethral Diseases/prevention & control , Biocompatible Materials/pharmacology , Cellulose/pharmacology , Urinary Sphincter, Artificial/adverse effects , Prosthesis Implantation/adverse effects , Silicones/pharmacology , Time Factors , Urethra/pathology , Urethral Diseases/pathology , Urinary Incontinence/surgery , Reproducibility of Results , Treatment Outcome , Rats, Wistar , Models, Animal , Membranes
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Braz. oral res. (Online) ; 30(1): e18, 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-951962

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Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the modification in the silver component is capable of providing GuttaFlow 2 with antibacterial activity against Enterococcus faecalis compared with epoxy resin-based (AH Plus) and zinc oxide and eugenol-based (Endofill) sealers. The antibacterial activity was evaluated using a reference strain of E. faecalis (ATCC 29212). Freshly mixed sealers were subjected to the agar diffusion test (ADT), while the direct contact test (DCT) was performed after materials setting. ADT results were obtained through measurements, in millimeters, of the inhibition zones promoted by the materials, using a digital caliper. In DCT, values of CFU/mL promoted by the three sealers were compared in three experimental periods (1 min, 1 h, and 24 h). The data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn post-hoc tests (p < 0.05). In both ADT and DCT, GuttaFlow 2 presented no effect against E. faecalis, while Endofill and AH Plus showed similar inhibition zones. Endofill was the only material capable of reducing bacterial growth in DCT. In conclusion, modifications in the silver particle of GuttaFlow 2 did not result in a sealer with antibacterial effect against E. faecalis.


Subject(s)
Root Canal Filling Materials/pharmacology , Silver/pharmacology , Enterococcus faecalis/drug effects , Dimethylpolysiloxanes/pharmacology , Epoxy Resins/pharmacology , Gutta-Percha/pharmacology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Particle Size , Root Canal Filling Materials/chemistry , Silicones/pharmacology , Silicones/chemistry , Silver/chemistry , Time Factors , Materials Testing , Colony Count, Microbial , Reproducibility of Results , Statistics, Nonparametric , Dimethylpolysiloxanes/chemistry , Drug Combinations , Epoxy Resins/chemistry , Gutta-Percha/chemistry , Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemistry
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Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 13(4): 567-573, Oct.-Dec. 2015. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-770501

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ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate inflammatory reaction, fibrosis and neovascularization in dural repairs in Wistar rats using four techniques: simple suture, bovine collagen membrane, silicon mesh and silicon mesh with suture. Methods Thirty Wistar rats were randomized in five groups: the first was the control group, submitted to dural tear only. The others underwent durotomy and simple suture, bovine collagen membrane, silicon mesh and silicon mesh with suture. Animals were euthanized and the spine was submitted to histological evaluation with a score system (ranging from zero to 3) for inflammation, neovascularization and fibrosis. Results Fibrosis was significantly different between simple suture and silicon mesh (p=0.005) and between simple suture and mesh with suture (p=0.015), showing that fibrosis is more intense when a foreign body is used in the repair. Bovine membrane was significantly different from mesh plus suture (p=0.011) regarding vascularization. Inflammation was significantly different between simple suture and bovine collagen membrane. Conclusion Silicon mesh, compared to other commercial products available, is a possible alternative for dural repair. More studies are necessary to confirm these findings.


RESUMO Objetivo : Avaliar reação inflamatória, fibrose e neovascularização da reparação da lesão dural em ratos Wistar, comparando quatro diferentes técnicas: pontos simples, membrana de colágeno bovino, tela de silicone e tela de silicone associada a pontos simples. Métodos : Trinta ratos Wistar foram randomizados em cinco grupos: o primeiro foi um grupo controle, submetido somente à durotomia. Os outros também foram submetidos à durotomia, porém sofreram sutura simples, reparo com membrana de colágeno bovino, tela de silicone e tela de silicone com sutura. Os animais foram sacrificados, e a coluna foi submetida à avaliação histológica com um escore (variando de zero a 3) para inflamação, neovascularização e fibrose. Resultados : A fibrose foi significativamente diferente, comparando-se sutura simples e tela de silicone (p=0,005) e sutura simples e tela com fio de sutura (p=0,015), demonstrando que a fibrose foi mais intensa quando um corpo estranho foi utilizado na reparação. Membrana bovina foi significativamente diferente da tela mais sutura (p=0,011) em relação à vascularização. A inflamação foi significativamente diferente entre os grupos submetidos à sutura simples e ao reparo com membrana de colágeno bovino. Conclusão : A tela de silicone, comparada com produtos similares com disponibilidade comercial, é uma possível alternativa como protetor de dura-máter. Mais estudos são necessários para comprovar esses resultados.


Subject(s)
Animals , Cattle , Male , Dura Mater/injuries , Dura Mater/pathology , Neovascularization, Physiologic/drug effects , Surgical Mesh , Silicones/therapeutic use , Wound Healing/drug effects , Disease Models, Animal , Dura Mater/blood supply , Dura Mater/surgery , Fibrosis , Non-Fibrillar Collagens/therapeutic use , Random Allocation , Rats, Wistar , Silicones/pharmacology , Suture Techniques/statistics & numerical data
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Braz. dent. j ; 17(4): 317-322, 2006. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-442400

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The objective of this study was to compare, by two experimental methods, the antimicrobial efficacy of different root canal fillingpastes used in pediatric dentistry. The tested materials were: Guedes-Pinto paste (GPP), zinc oxide-eugenol paste (OZEP), calcium hydroxide paste (CHP), chloramphenicol + tetracycline + zinc oxide and eugenol paste (CTZP) and Vitapex®. Fiven microbial strains (S. aureus, E. faecalis, P. aeruginosa, B. subtilis and C. albicans) obtained from the American Type Culture Collection were inoculated in Brain Heart Infusion (BHI) and incubated at 37°C for 24 h. For the direct exposure test (DET), 72 paper points were contaminated with the standard microbial suspensions and exposed to the root canal filling pastes for 1, 24, 48 and 72 h. The points were immersed in Letheen Broth (LB), followed by incubation at 37°C for 48 h. An inoculum of 0.1 mL obtained from LB was then transferred to 7 mL of BHI, under identical incubations conditions and the microbial growth was evaluated. The pastes showed activity between 1 and 24 h, depending on the material. For the agar diffusion test (ADT), 30 Petri plates with 20 mL of BHI agar were inoculated with 0.1 mL of the microbial suspension, using sterile swabs that were spread on the medium. Three cavities were made in each agar plate (total = 90) and completely filled with one of the filling root canal pastes. The plates were pre-incubated for 1 h at room temperature and then incubated at 37°C for 24 to 48 h. The inhibition zone around each well was recorded in mm. The complete antimicrobial effect in the direct exposure test was observed after 24 h on all microbial indicators. All root canal filling materials induced the formation of inhibition zones, except for Vitapex® (range, 6.0-39.0 mm).


O objetivo do presente estudo foi comparar o efeito antimicrobiano de diferentes pastas obturadoras do canal radicular usadas na Odontopediatria, por dois métodos experimentais. Os materiais testados foram: pasta Guedes Pinto, pasta de óxido de zinco e eugenol, pasta de hidróxido de cálcio, pasta CTZ e Vitapex®, sobre cinco microrganismos (S. aureus, E. faecalis, P. aeruginosa, B. subtilis e C. albicans) obtidos do American Type Culture Collection. As cepas foram inoculadas no Brain Heart Infusion (BHI) e incubadas a 37°C por 24 h. Para o teste de contato direto, 72 pontas de papel foram contaminadas com suspensões padrão dos microrganismos e expostas às pastas obturadoras por 1, 24, 48 e 72 h. As pontas foram imersas em Letheen Broth (LB), seguido de incubação a 37°C por 48 h. Um inóculo de 0,1 mL obtido do LB foi transferido para 7 mL de BHI, sobre condições idênticas de incubação e o crescimento microbiano foi avaliado. As pastas mostraram ação entre 1 e 24 h, dependendo da pasta testada. Para o teste de difusão em ágar, 30 placas de Petri com 20 mL de agar BHI foi inoculada com 0,1 mL da suspensão microbiana, utilizando-se de swab esterilizado, semeado de modo confluente no meio. Três cavidades foram feitas em cada placa de ágar (total = 90) e completamente preenchidas com uma das pastas obturadoras. As placas foram pré-incubadas por 1 h em temperatura ambiente e então incubadas a 37°C por 48 h. As zonas de inibição em torno das cavidades foram mensuradas. O efeito antimicrobiano completo obtido pelas pastas analisadas, por meio do teste por contato direto, foi observado após 24 h em todos os microrganismos. No teste por difusão em ágar, todos os materiais induziram a formação de zonas de inibição, exceto o Vitapex® (variando de 6,0 - 39,0 mm).


Subject(s)
Humans , Anti-Infective Agents, Local/pharmacology , Dental Pulp Cavity/microbiology , Root Canal Filling Materials/pharmacology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Bacillus subtilis/drug effects , Colony Count, Microbial , Calcium Hydroxide/pharmacology , Candida albicans/drug effects , Chloramphenicol/pharmacology , Drug Combinations , Enterococcus faecalis/drug effects , Hydrocarbons, Iodinated/pharmacology , Pediatric Dentistry , Pseudomonas aeruginosa/drug effects , Silicones/pharmacology , Staphylococcus aureus/drug effects , Time Factors , Tetracycline/pharmacology , Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement/pharmacology
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J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent ; 1997 Dec; 15(4): 134-40
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-115095

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Four materials viz. zinc oxide-eugenol, iodoform paste, Kri paste, Maisto's paste and Vitapex (Calcium hydroxide + iodoform) were tested for their antibacterial effect against the aerobic and anerobic bacteria, viz. Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus viridans, Streptococcus faecalis, Bacteroides melaninogenicus and mixed bacterial culture; obtained from infected non-vital deciduous anterior teeth. The antimicrobial sensitivity was checked on BHI-agar plates using well method. The results showed that all the 4 materials were distinctly different from each other in their antimicrobial activity. Maisto's paste was invariably the superior most in its antibacterial efficacy (in comparison to all the 5 micro-organism strains). Iodoformized zincoxide eugenol appeared to be the second best followed by Kri paste. Vitapex showed the least antibacterial activity.


Subject(s)
Anti-Infective Agents, Local/pharmacology , Calcium Hydroxide/pharmacology , Camphor/pharmacology , Child , Child, Preschool , Chlorophenols/pharmacology , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Drug Combinations , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Humans , Hydrocarbons, Iodinated/pharmacology , Microbial Sensitivity Tests , Root Canal Filling Materials/pharmacology , Silicones/pharmacology , Thymol/pharmacology , Zinc Oxide/pharmacology , Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement/pharmacology
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Acta cir. bras ; 12(3): 193-7, jul.-set. 1997. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-199665

ABSTRACT

Neste estudo observamos a reaçäo tecidual após implantaçäo de próteses de silicone associadas à poliglactina 910. Telas de borracha de silicone com 1,5 x 1,5 cm de diâmetro e 0,7mm de espessura polifenestradas, foram implantadas no subcutâneo do dorso de ratos. Dois grupos foram observados, no primeiro apenas telas fenestradas eram implantadas, no segundo as fenestraçöes das telas eram preenchidas com fios de poliglactina 910. Os animais foram observados por 30, 60 e 90 dias quando eram sacrificados e as telas mais o tecido adjacente ressecados. Näo se observou diferenças na quantidade de fibras colágenas entre os subgrupos de um mesmo grupo e ou quando comparados com os subgrupos do grupo em estudo. No grupo controle, onde se usou apenas as telas fenestradas de silicone houve uma diferença significante entre as fibras reticulares, em maior número nos grupos de 30 e 60 dias de observaçäo, quando comparadas ao grupo de 90 dias. A poliglactina 910 associada ao silicone näo alterou o número de fibras do tecido conjuntivo, contadas nas fenestraçöes das telas


Subject(s)
Humans , Rats , Female , Connective Tissue/drug effects , Muscle Fibers, Skeletal/drug effects , Silicones/pharmacology , Connective Tissue/pathology , Photomicrography , Rats, Wistar , Statistics, Nonparametric
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Cir. Plást., (1986) ; 6(1/2): 46-54, Jan.-Aug. 1991.
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-122032

ABSTRACT

Os autores analisam a resposta inflamatória e reparacional às inclusöes e suas conseqüências, quando inseridos nos tecidos moles de organismos vivos. A resposta tissular final às inclusöes tem sido atribuída à sua composiçäo química. No entanto, esta afirmaçäo näo persiste isoladamente. Os efeitos físicos produzidos pela superfície de contato das inclusöes com os tecidos receptores interferem profundamente na intensidade da resposta inflamatória e, como conseqüência, também no processo reparacional. E ainda, a medida destas respostas está diretamente relacionada à quantidade da superfície de contato da inclusäo com os tecidos receptores. Por essa razäo, a lâmina de poliamida causa menor resposta inflamatória que a mesma quantidade desse material sob a forma de lä. A forma das inclusöes, abrangendo a presença de arestas ou superfícies polidas, denota evidentes diferenças na resposta tissular. Mesmo näo considerando esses fatores como definitivos, se for feita a comparaçäo entre inclusöes com arestas mais agudas ou mais arredondadas, as primeiras causam maior inflamaçäo. Atualmente encontra-se bem estabelecido que o efeito físico possui maior representaçäo na resposta provocada no tecido receptor do que a composiçäo química das inclusöes


Subject(s)
Animals , Rats , Cicatrix/metabolism , Inflammation/metabolism , Prostheses and Implants , Biocompatible Materials/pharmacology , Foreign-Body Reaction/metabolism , Silicones/pharmacology
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