Effect of different treatments of highly translucent zirconia on the bonding strength between zirconia and veneering porcelain / 口腔疾病防治

Objective @# To evaluate the effect of different surface treatments on the bonding strength between highly translucent zirconia and veneering porcelain and to provide a research basis for improving the zirconium porcelain bond strength between zirconium and ceramic material.@*Methods @# Thirty cylindrical zirconia blocks with 10-mm diameter and 10-mm height were prepared and divided into four groups (n=7), labeled as control group (C), sandblasting group (S), bonding group (B), and sandblasting and bonding group (SB). The surface morphology of zirconia before and after sandblasting was observed in the remaining two specimens. Group C was veneered (2 mm in height and 5 mm in diameter) with porcelain powder by layering after grinding. Group S was sandblasted after grinding. Group B was veneered with a thin layer of porcelain powder as bond coating. Group SB was sandblasted and veneered with a thin layer of porcelain powder. After sintering, the shear specimens were embedded, and a shear bond strength test was conducted. Statistical analysis was conducted to analyze the data. Fracture surface analysis was also performed to determine the failure modes by stereomicroscopy.@*Results @# The bonding strength of group C was 21.86 ± 3.18 MPa. For group S, it was 22.12 ± 3.06 MPa. For group B, it was 19.19 ± 1.46 MPa. Finally, for group SB, it was 27.76 ± 1.95 MPa. There was no significant difference in shear strength between group C, group S and group B. There was a significant difference in shear strength between each group and group SB (P < 0.05). Under a stereomicroscope, the observed fracture modes of each group were mainly mixed failure.@*Conclusion@#Sandblasting cannot significantly increase the bonding strength between zirconia and veneering porcelain. Veneering with a thin layer of porcelain powder as the bond coating has no obvious effect on the bonding strength. Sandblasting and veneering with a thin layer of porcelain powder as a bond coating can significantly improve the bonding strength between zirconia and veneering porcelain.

Micro-shear bond strength of bioactive cement to translucent zirconia after thermocycyling: a comparative in-vitro study / Resistência de união ao microcisalhamento do cimento bioativo à zircônia translúcida após termociclagem: estudo comparativo in vitro

Objective: the purpose of the study was to evaluate the micro-shear bond strength of different cements to translucent zirconia before and after thermocycling aging. Material and methods: Twelve translucent zirconia ceramic discs were used in the study. Specimens were sandblasted using 50 µm aluminum oxide (Al2 O3 ) particles. The specimens were divided into three groups (n = 4) according to the cement type: Panavia resin cement (control group), resin modified glass ionomer (RMGI), and Activa bioactive cement. Each group was further sub-divided into two equal subgroups (n = 2) according to whether the specimens were subjected to thermocycling or not. Thermocycling was performed in distilled water at 5000 cycles between 5 o C - 55 o C. The micro-shear bond strength test (µSBS) was measured using universal testing machine. Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare between the three cements. Dunn's test was used for pair-wise comparisons when Kruskal-Wallis test is significant. Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare between micro-shear bond strength before and after thermocycling P ≤ 0.05. Results: In non-aged subgroups, there was no significant difference between Panavia and Activa; both showed significantly the highest mean µSBS values (22.9 MPa, 31.3 MPa respectively). While, RMGI showed the lowest µSBS values (4.7 MPa). In thermocycled subgroups, Panavia showed significantly the highest mean µSBS values (32.2 MPa). There was no significant difference between RMGI and Activa; both showed the lowest significant mean µSBS values (3.2 MPa and 8.7 MPa respectively). Conclusions: RMGI and Activa couldn't be considered long-term reliable materials for cementing zirconia. However, Panavia provided the most durable bond to zirconia. (AU)

Objetivo: O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a resistência de união ao microcisalhamento de diferentes cimentos à zircônia translúcida antes e após o envelhecimento da termociclagem. Material e métodos: Doze discos de zircônia translúcidos foram utilizados no estudo. As amostras foram jateadas com partículas de óxido de alumínio de 50 µm (Al2 O3 ). Os espécimes foram divididos em três grupos (n = 4), de acordo com o tipo de cimento: cimento resinado Panavia (grupo controle), ionômero de vidro modificado por resina (RMGI) e cimento bioativo Activa. Cada grupo foi subdividido em dois subgrupos iguais (n = 2), dependendo se as amostras foram submetidas ou não a termociclagem. A termociclagem foi realizada em água destilada a 5000 ciclos entre 5°C - 55°C. O teste de resistência de união por microcisalhamento (µSBS) foi medido usando uma máquina de teste universal. O teste de Kruskal-Wallis foi utilizado para comparar os três cimentos. O teste de Dunn foi usado para comparações entre pares quando o teste de Kruskal-Wallis foi significativo. O teste U de Mann-Whitney foi utilizado para comparar a resistência de união ao microcisalhamento antes e após a termociclagem (P ≤ 0,05). Resultados: Nos subgrupos sem envelhecimento por termociclagem, não houve diferença significativa entre Panavia e Activa; ambos mostraram significativamente os maiores valores médios de µSBS (22,9 MPa, 31,3 MPa, respectivamente). Por sua vez, o RMGI apresentou os menores valores de µSBS (4,7 MPa). Nos subgrupos termociclados, Panavia mostrou significativamente os maiores valores médios de µSBS (32,2 MPa). Não houve diferença significativa entre RMGI e Activa; ambos apresentaram os menores valores médios significativos de µSBS (3,2 MPa e 8,7 MPa, respectivamente). Conclusões: RMGI e Activa não puderam ser considerados materiais confiáveis para cimentação à zircônia a longo prazo. No entanto, a Panavia apresentou a ligação mais durável à zircônia. (AU)

Effect of decontamination methods on shear bond strength of resin cement to translucent monolithic zirconia / Efeito de métodos de descontaminação na resistência ao cisalhamento entre cimento resinoso e zircônia monolítica translúcida

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of decontamination methods on shear bond strength of resin cement to translucent monolithic zirconia. Material and Methods: Eighty 4-mol yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal specimens were fabricated. All specimens were subjected to saliva contamination and divided into four groups (n = 20) according to the decontamination methods: 70% isopropanol (AL); zirclean (ZC); 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCL); and no cleaning (NC). All specimens were bonded by using self-adhesive resin cement. Half of the specimens in each group (n = 10) were subjected to aging. All specimens were subjected to shear bond strength test in a universal testing machine. Failure modes were evaluated by using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The data obtained were statistically analyzed by using one-way ANOVA followed by the HSD Tukey test (p < 0.05). Results: ANOVA test revealed a significant difference among the different decontamination methods (p < 0.05). No significant differences were found among NaOCL, ZC, and AL groups as revealed by the HSD Tukey test (p > 0.05). The effect of aging was significantly different in all groups (p < 0.05); whereas, no significant difference was found in group ZC (p > 0.05). The (SEM) analysis showed mixed failures in all groups, except in group NC where only adhesive failure was observed. Conclusion: Saliva contamination during clinical evaluation significantly decreases the shear bond strength between self-adhesive resin cement and translucent monolithic zirconia. The cleaning methods have an impact on improving the bond strength between resin cement and translucent monolithic zirconia (AU)

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito dos métodos de descontaminação na resistência ao cisalhamento entre cimento resinoso e zircônia monolítica translúcida. Material e métodos: Foram fabricados oitenta espécimes policristalinos de zircônia tetragonal estabilizada com ítria a 4 mol. Todas as amostras foram submetidas à contaminação salivar e divididas em quatro grupos (n = 20) de acordo com os métodos de descontaminação: isopropanol a 70% (AL); zircleano (ZC); Hipoclorito de sódio a 5,25% (NaOCL); e sem limpeza (NC). Todas as amostras foram cimentadas utilizando um cimento resinoso autoadesivo. Metade das amostras de cada grupo(n = 10) foram submetidas ao envelhecimento. Todas as amostras foram submetidas ao teste de resistência ao cisalhamento em uma máquina de teste universal. Os módulos de falha foram avaliados usando um microscópio eletrônico de varredura (MEV). Os dados obtidos foram analisados estatisticamente utilizando ANOVA de uma via, seguida pelo teste de HSD Tukey (p < 0,05). Resultados: O teste ANOVA revelou diferença significativa entre os diferentes métodos de descontaminação (p < 0,05). Não foram encontradas diferenças significativas entre os grupos NaOCl, ZC e AL, conforme revelado pelo teste HSD Tukey (p> 0,05). O efeito do envelhecimento foi significativamente diferente em todos os grupos (p < 0,05); enquanto nenhuma diferença significativa foi encontrada no grupo ZC (p > 0,05). A análise (SEM) mostrou falhas mistas em todos os grupos, exceto no grupo NC, onde apenas foi observada falha adesiva. Conclusão: A contaminação por saliva durante a avaliação clínica diminui significativamente a resistência ao cisalhamento entre o cimento resinoso autoadesivo e a zircônia monolítica translúcida. Os métodos de limpeza têm um impacto na melhoria da resistência da união entre o cimento resinoso e a zircônia monolítica translúcida. (AU)

Evaluation of marginal fit and microleakage of monolithic zirconia crowns cemented by bio-active and glass ionomer cements: In vitro study / Avaliação da adaptação marginal e microinfiltração de coroas monolíticas de zircônia cimentadas com cimentos bioativos e ionômero de vidro: estudo in vitro

Objective: to evaluate the marginal fit and microleakage of monolithic zirconia crowns cemented by bio-active cements (Ceramir) compared to that cemented with glass ionomer cement, and to evaluate the effect of thermocycling on marginal fit. Material and Methods: Twenty sound human molar teeth were prepared to receive monolithic zirconia crowns. Teeth were divided randomly into two equal groups according to the type of luting cement: Group I (glass ionomer cement) and group II (Ceramir cement). After cementation, the vertical marginal gap was assessed using stereomicroscope before and after thermocycling. Twenty equidistant measurement points were taken for each crown. Leakage assessment was carried out using Fuchsin dye penetration followed by digital photography under a stereomicroscope. Data were analyzed by Mann-Whitney U test to compare between the two luting cements. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to evaluate the effect of thermocycling on the marginal fit (P ≤ 0.05). Results: Whether before or after thermocycling, the results showed no significant difference between the marginal gap values of the two tested groups. For both groups, there was a significant increase in marginal gap values after thermocycling. Also, there was no significant difference between leakage scores of the two tested groups. Conclusion: Similarity in the physical properties and chemical composition of the two cements resulted in a nonsignificant effect on the vertical marginal fit and the extent of microleakage of translucent zirconia crowns. Thermocycling had a negative impact on the vertical marginal gap of the two tested luting agents. (AU)

Objetivo: avaliar a adapatação marginal e a microinfiltração de coroas monolíticas de zircônia cimentadas com cimentos bioativos (Ceramir) em comparação com o cimento de ionômero de vidro e avaliar o efeito da termociclagem na adaptação marginal. Material e Métodos: Vinte molares humanos sadios foram preparados para receber coroas monolíticas de zircônia. Os dentes foram divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos iguais, de acordo com o tipo de cimento: Grupo I (cimento de ionômero de vidro) e grupo II (cimento Ceramir). Após a cimentação, a adaptação marginal vertical foi avaliada com estereomicroscópio antes e após a termociclagem. Vinte pontos de medição equidistantes foram obtidos para cada coroa. A avaliação da infiltração foi realizada utilizando a penetração do corante de fucsina, seguida de fotografia digital sob estereomicroscópio. Os dados foram analisados pelo teste de Mann-Whitney para comparação entre os dois cimentos. O teste de Wilcoxon foi usado para avaliar o efeito da termociclagem na adaptação marginal (P ≤ 0,05). Resultados: Antes ou depois da termociclagem, os resultados não mostraram diferença significativa entre os valores de fenda marginal dos dois grupos testados. Para ambos os grupos, houve um aumento significativo nos valores de fenda marginal após a termociclagem. Além disso, não houve diferença significativa entre os escores de infiltração dos dois grupos testados. Conclusão: A similaridade nas propriedades físicas e na composição química dos dois cimentos resultou em um efeito não significativo na adaptação marginal vertical e na extensão da microinfiltração de coroas translúcidas de zircônia. A termociclagem teve um impacto negativo na fenda marginal vertical dos dois agentes de cimentação testados. (AU)

Morfoanatomía e histoquímica de Hypericum juniperinum (Hypericaceae)

Hypericum es un género que pertenece a la familia Hypericaceae, conformado por 469 especies de hierbas, árboles y arbustos. Dos secciones en particular, Brathys y Trygynobrathys, son parte integral de la flora de Páramo. Hypericum tiene una amplia variedad de metabolitos que están asociados con múltiples actividades farmacológicas, y específicamente en H. juniperinum se han reportado propiedades antidepresivas relacionadas con la presencia de flavonoides y compuestos fenólicos. El objetivo de esta investigación fue relacionar las estructuras anatómicas con los metabolitos detectados por métodos histoquímicos presentes en los órganos vegetativos y reproductivos de Hypericum juniperinum recolectados en el Páramo colombiano. Los órganos aéreos (tallos, hojas y flores) de Hypericum juniperinum se recolectaron en la vereda Arbolocos del municipio de Cuitiva, Boyacá (código voucher No.589611, COL). Para el análisis anatómico, los órganos de H. juniperinum se procesaron con técnicas de fijación, incorporación en parafina, corte en microtomo y tinción con azul de astra y fucsina básica. Para el análisis histoquímico se realizaron cortes a mano alzada con tinciones específicas para lípidos, compuestos fenólicos, alcaloides y pectinas. La anatomía de los órganos de H. juniperinum debe entenderse en el contexto de las condiciones de vida del Páramo. Las hojas son altamente xeromorfas ya que son cartáceas, arrosetadas, convolutas y verticales, con parénquima en empalizada biestratificado, paredes engrosadas, cutícula gruesa y cera epicuticular en ambas epidermis foliares, estomas en el lado abaxial con cámara epidérmica. Sin embargo, tiene algunas características mesomórficas, como las vainas parenquimáticas de los haces vasculares y el parénquima esponjoso suelto. Hypericum juniperinum presenta glándulas translúcidas en hojas, cáliz y gineceo, y carece de las glándulas negras típicas de la sección Hypericum a la que pertenece la planta medicinal Hypericum perforatum. El análisis histoquímico mostró lípidos en los canales de la hoja, parénquima radial del tallo y en algunas estructuras florales. Los compuestos fenólicos se detectaron a lo largo de la hoja, en el floema del tallo y en las anteras. Hypericum juniperinum carece de alcaloides y presenta pectinas en el parénquima de la vaina que rodea el haz vascular de la hoja. El presente trabajo contribuye a relacionar los metabolitos con su distribución en los tejidos de esta especie nativa. Además, la anatomía mostró que H. juniperinum tiene características de una planta de Páramo. La descripción que se proporciona aquí podría utilizarse como una monografía preliminar de plantas del género Hypericum con propiedades terapéuticas prometedoras.

Hypericum is a genus that belongs to the Hypericaceae family, with has 469 species of herbs, trees and shrubs. Two sections in particular, Brathys and Trygynobrathys are an integral part of the Paramo flora. Hypericum genus has a wide variety of metabolites that are associated with multiple pharmacological activities, and specifically in H. juniperinum antidepressant properties related to the presence of flavonoids and phenolic compounds have been reported. The objective of this research is to relate the anatomical structures with the metabolites detected by histochemical methods present in the vegetative and reproductive organs of Hypericum juniperinum collected in the Colombian Paramo. The aerial organs (stems, leaves and flowers) of Hypericum juniperinum were collected in the village Arbolocos of the municipality of Cuitiva, Boyacá (voucher code No. 589611, COL). For the anatomical analysis, the organs of H. juniperinum were processed with fixation techniques, incorporation in paraffin, cutting in microtome and staining with Astra-blue and basic fuchsin; for the histochemical analysis freehand cuts were made with specific stains for lipids, phenol compounds, alkaloids and pectins. The anatomy of the organs of H. juniperinum should be understood in the context of the living conditions of the Paramo. Leaves are highly xeromorphic as they are chartaceous, rosette-shaped, convolute and upright, with parenchyma in bistratified palisade, thickened walls, thick cuticle and epicuticular wax in both foliar epidermis, stomata on the abaxial side and with epidermal chamber. However, it has some mesomorphic characteristics such as parenchymatic bundle sheath and loose spongy parenchyma. Hypericum juniperinum has translucent glands in leaves, calyx and gynoecium, and lacks black glands typical of the Hypericum section belonging to the medicinal plant Hypericum perforatum. Histochemical analysis showed lipids in leaf canals, radial parenchyma of the stem and in some floral structures. Phenolic compounds were detected along the leaf, in the phloem of the stem and in the anthers. Hypericum juniperinum lacks alkaloids and presents pectins in the parenchyma of the sheath surrounding the vascular bundle of the leaf. The present work contributes by relating the metabolites with their distribution in the tissues of this native species. In addition, the anatomy of H. juniperinum has characteristics of the Paramo plants. Description given here could be used as a preliminary monograph of plants from the Hypericum genus with promising therapeutic properties.

Dermoscopy - a simple and rapid in vivo diagnostic technique for tinea incognito

Abstract Tinea incognito resulting from corticosteroid abuse is becoming very common in the tropics. Its diagnosis is tricky owing to its confusing morphology, as well as practical and technical issues associated with mycological tests. Dermoscopy has now evolved as a novel diagnostic tool for diagnosing tinea incognito in such challenging situations, since the typical hair changes such as Morse-code hairs, deformable hairs, translucent hairs, comma and cork screw hairs, and perifollicular scaling may be seen despite steroid use, irrespective of mycological results.

Supratrochlear Foramen-anatomical Variations And Its Clinical Implications

Background: The Supratrochlear foramen (STF) is an important anatomical variation resulting from perforationof olecranon-coronoid septum present between two epicondyles of humerus.Material and methods: The study was conducted in 78 (41 left side and 37 right side) human dried humeri ofunknown sex and age. The topographical anatomy of the STF was studied in detail, morphometric measurementswere taken and specimens were photographed. Radiographs of humerus were taken to observe the translucencyof septum and the diameter of intramedullary canal was measured at three levels 1) below the surgical neck 2)junction between upper 2/3rd and lower 1/3rd of shaft 3) above the olecranon fossa.Results: Out of 78 bones studied,15 bones showed the presence of STF. The STF was oval, round and triangular inshape in 7, 5 and 3 bones respectively. The mean transverse and vertical diameters of supratrochlear foramenwere 5.46 mm,5.82 mm and 3.94mm, 3.82mm on the left and right sides respectively. The mean diameter of theintramedullary canal was 4.51mm for the humeri with STF and in the normal humeri it was 5.77mm.Conclusion: The knowledge of STF is essential in diagnostic orthopaedics, in intramedullary nailing of humerusin supracondylar fracture. STF is a radiolucent area in radiographs and this may be misinterpreted as osteolyticor cystic lesion

A noninvasive esthetic treatment of isolated microdontia using new high-translucent cubic-phase zirconia (5Y-PSZ) laminate veneers: A case report / 대한치과보철학회지

Current trends in restorative dentistry focus on improving the esthetics and keeping the sound dental tissues as long as possible. The aims of this case report were to describe the successful outcome of cubic-phase zirconia laminate veneers for a patient with isolated microdontia by using a digital workflow, and to describe their clinical implications. A 15-year-old female who had isolated microdontia in combination with spacing visited Ajou University Dental Hospital for esthetic treatment. In this case, 6 maxillary anterior teeth were restored with cubic-phase zirconia laminate veneers without tooth structure removal by using a digital impression, computer-aided design (CAD) software, and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) procedures. At 6-month follow-up, no distinct mechanical and biological complications were detected and the prostheses exhibited satisfactory esthetics and functions. Due to its favorable tissue responses and enhanced translucency, cubic-phase zirconia can be a suitable strategy for a noninvasive esthetic approach.

Influence of preparation design on fracture resistance of different monolithic zirconia crowns: A comparative study

PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the fracture resistance and modes of fracture of monolithic zirconia crowns with two preparation designs.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty human maxillary first premolar teeth were extracted for orthodontic purposes and divided into two main groups (n=20): Group A: monolithic traditional zirconia; Group B: monolithic translucent zirconia. The groups were further subdivided into two subgroups (n=10): (A1, B1) shoulder margin design; (A2, B2) feather-edge margin design. Teeth were prepared with either a 1 mm shoulder margin design or a feather-edge margin design. The prepared teeth were scanned using a digital intraoral scanner. The crowns were cemented using self-adhesive resin cement. All cemented teeth were stored in water for 7 days and thermocycling was done before testing. All samples were subjected to compressive axial loading until fracture. The fractographic analysis was done to assess the modes of fracture of the tested samples.RESULTS: The highest mean values of fracture resistance were recorded in kilo-newton and were in the order of subgroup A1 (2.903); subgroup A2 (2.3); subgroup B1 (1.854) and subgroup B2 (1.523). One-way ANOVA showed a statistically significant difference among the 4 subgroups. Concerning modes of fracture, the majority of samples in subgroups A1 and B1 were fracture of restoration and/or tooth, while in subgroups A2 and B2, the majority of samples fractured through the central fossa.CONCLUSION: Even though all the tested crowns fractured at a higher level than the maximum occlusal forces, the shoulder margin design was better than the feather-edge margin design and the monolithic traditional zirconia was better than the monolithic translucent zirconia in terms of fracture strength.

The effect of different surface treatments on color and translucency of bilayered translucent nano-crystalline zirconia before and after accelerated aging / O efeito de diferentes tratamentos de superfície na cor e translucidez da zircônia de dupla camada nano-cristalina translúcida antes e depois do envelhecimento

Objective: Despite the higher translucency of nanocrystalline Y-TZP than the conventional Y-TZP, it couldn't be used in the anterior region of the mouth in its fully anatomical form without veneering for better esthetics. This study evaluated the color change (ΔE) and translucency parameter (TP) of the bilayered nano-crystalline zirconia restorations after different treatments of the zirconia surface before and after accelerated aging. Material and Methods: Forty samples of inCoris TZI were cut in the form of discs 15 mm (diameter) and 1mm (thickness) so that after sintering each disc dimensions' would be 12 mm (diameter) and 0.8 mm (thickness). All discs were colored by dipping in aqueous zirconia coloring solution of shade A2, then divided into four groups according to the type of surface treatment received before sintering; being tribochemical silica coating, zirconia powder deposition, glass grading, and a control untreated group. After sintering, all discs were veneered with a layer of porcelain 0.7 mm (thickness) and 12 mm (diameter). (ΔE) and TP were measured using VITA Easyshade Compact spectrophotometer before and after accelerated autoclave aging. Results: Different surface treatments applied had significant effect (P<0.05) over ΔE and TP. Glass graded group showed the highest ΔE value and the least TP value among both un-aged and aged sub-groups. Conclusion: Different surface treatments applied affected the color and translucency negatively where the control untreated group showed the highest TP and the least color deviation from the A2 color parameters. On the other hand, accelerated autoclave aging had no effect over translucency or color. (AU)

Objetivo: Apesar da maior translucidez da Y-TZP nanocristalina em relação à Y-TZP convencional, ela não pode ser usada na região anterior da boca em sua forma totalmente anatômica, sem o recobrimento cerâmico para uma melhor estética. Este estudo avaliou a mudança de cor (ΔE)eoparâmetrodetranslucidez(PT)das restauraçõesde zircônia nano-cristalina em duas camadas após diferentes tratamentos de superfície, antes e após o envelhecimento. Material e Métodos: Quarenta amostras de inCoris TZI foram cortadas na forma de discos de 15 mm (diâmetro) e 1 mm (espessura) para que, após sinterização, cada diâmetro dos discos fosse de 12 mm (diâmetro) e 0,8 mm (espessura). Todos os discos foram corados por imersão em solução aquosa de zircônia corante da sombra A2, divididos em quatro grupos de acordo com o tipo de tratamento de superfície recebido antes da sinterização; sendo revestimento de sílica químico-química, deposição de pó de zircônia, jateamento de vidro e um grupo de controle sem tratamento. Após a sinterização, todos os discos foram revestidos com uma camada de porcelana de 0,7 mm (espessura) e 12 mm (diâmetro). ΔE e TP foram medidos usando o espectrofotômetro VITA Easyshade Compact antes e depois do envelhecimento em autoclave. Resultados: Diferentes tratamentos de superfície aplicados tiveram efeito significativo (P <0,05) sobre ΔE o e maior TP. valor O grupo com de ∆E e o menor jateamento de vidro valor de TP apresentou entre os subgrupos não envelhecidos e envelhecidos. Conclusão: Diferentes tratamentos de superfície aplicados afetaram negativamente a cor e a translucidez, onde o grupo controle sem tratamento apresentou o maior TP e o menor desvio de cor dos parâmetros de coloração A2. Por outro lado, o envelhecimento acelerado da autoclave não teve efeito sobre a translucidez ou a cor. (AU)

Comparison among three translucency parameters / 华西口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>This study aims to compare the three commonly used translucency parameters in prosthodontics: transmittance (T), contrast ratio (CR), and translucency parameter (TP).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Six platelet specimens were composed of Vita enamel and dental porcelain. The initial thickness was 1.2 mm. The specimens were gradually ground to 1.0, 0.8, 0.6, 0.4, and 0.2 mm. T, color parameters, and reflection were measured by a spectrocolorimeter for each corresponding thickness. T, CR and TP were calculated and compared.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>TP increased, whereas CR decreased, with decreasing thickness. Moreover, 
T increased with decreasing thickness, and exponential relationships were found. Two-way ANOVA showed statistical significance between T and thickness, except between T and the 1.2 mm and 1.0 mm enamel porcelain groups. No difference was found among the coefficient variations (CV) of T, CR and TP. Curve fitting indicated the existence of exponential relationships between T and CR and between T and TP. The values for goodness of fit with statistical significance were 0.951 and 0.939, respectively (P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Under the experimental conditions, T, TP and CR achieved the same CV. T and TP, as well as T and CR, were found with exponential relationships. The value of CR and TP could not represent the translucency precisely, especially when comparing the changing ratios.</p>

Application of dual volume reconstruction translucent imaging in performing stent implantation for intracranial aneurysms / 介入放射学杂志

Objective To investigate the application of dual volume reconstruction translucent imaging in performing stent- assisted coil embolization for intracranial aneurysm embolization treatment. Methods During the period from Nov. 2011 to Sep. 2012, a total of 30 patients with intracranial aneurysm were admitted to authors’ hospital. Stent-assisted coil embolization was carried out in all patients. The number of all the stent point-marks visualized on routine 2D-DSA, on rotational angiography (3D-RA) and on dual volume reconstruction translucent images were determined, and the results were compared between each other of the three imaging methods. Results A total of 34 stents (206 stent point-marks in total) were implanted in the 30 patients. Of the 206 stent point-marks, 2D-DSA, 3D-RA and dual volume reconstruction translucent image could clearly display 146 (70.8%), 123 (59.7%) and 190 (92.2%), respectively. Statistically significant difference in the displaying rate of the stent point-marks existed between each other among the three imaging methods (P < 0.05). Conclusion Dual volume reconstruction translucent imaging can distinctly display the location of the stent marks, which is of great value in guiding the performance of intracranial stent implantation surgery.

Degree of conversion of resin composite cured by light through a translucent fiber posts

PURPOSE: This study evaluated the depth of cure of resin composite cured by light through a translucent fiber post. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The opaque plastic tubes in various lengths of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 mm. were filled with resin composite in which two different translucent fiber posts were inserted into the center and photo-polymerized for 40 seconds. The degree of conversion of the cured composite at bottom surface were examined using Fourier transform infrared attenuated total reflection spectrometer (FTIR/ATR) at 0.1, 0.5 and 1.0 mm apart from the post surface. RESULTS: The degree of conversion of the 0.1 mm, 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm apart from the post surface was highest at the 2 mm level and continuously decreased when the distance from the light source was increased and drastically decreased when the depth from the top of the post was greater than 4-6 mm. For each level, the highest degree of conversion was at 0.1 mm from the post surface and decreased continuously when the distance apart from the post surface was increased. CONCLUSION: The quantity of light transmission depends on the type of post and the light transmission capability of the post, especially after 4-6 mm depth and the area further apart from the post surface, are insufficient for clinical light activation of resin composite.

Um protocolo simplificado utilizando um guia translúcido de transferência (GTT) para carga imediata na arcada mandibular / A simplified protocol using a Translucent Transference Guide (T.T.G. ) for immediate loading in the mandibular edentulous arch

A carga imediata de implantes no maxilar inferior está certificada por numerosos estudos demonstrando previsibilidade e taxa de êxito similares ou ainda maiores que na carga convencional. O propósito deste artigo foi reportar uma técnica protocolar de colocação de quatro a seis implantes com tratamento de superfície no maxilar inferior, mediante a utilização de um guia de transferência translúcido (GTT). A utilização deste dispositivo simplifica a localização dos implantes, sua transferência e a realização de registros estéticos e intermaxilares. A prótese parafusada é feita no laboratório e os implantes são carregados dentro de 72 horas. No presente artigo, descreveu-se as etapas pré-operatórias, cirúrgico protéticas, de elaboração da prótese, instalação e controles posteriores. Um total de 20 pacientes (111 implantes) foi tratado com este protocolo e controlado durante 18 meses (+/- três meses). A taxa de sobrevida dos implantes foi de 100% e das próteses foi de 95%...

Immediate implant loading in the lower jaw is supported by numerous studies demonstrating predictability and a success rate similar or even greater than conventional loading. The purpose of this article is to report a protocol technique placing four to six rough-surface implants in the mandible by means of a Translucent Transference Guide (T.T.G.). The use of this device simplifi es implant location, transferring, as well as aesthetic and intermaxillary records. A screwed prosthesis was made by the dental technician and the implants were loaded within 72 hours. This article describes the pre-surgical, surgical – prosthetic steps, prosthesis fabrication, delivery, and subsequent tests. A total of 20 patients (111 implants) were rehabilitated with this protocol and controlled for 18 months (+-3 months). The implant survival rate was 100% and the prosthetic success rate was 95%...

Hiperidricidade: uma desordem metabólica / Hyperhydricity: a metabolic disorder

A hiperidricidade, anteriormente chamada vitrificação, é considerada uma desordem fisiológica, bioquímica e morfológica decorrente do acúmulo anormal de água no interior das células e tecidos. As plantas cultivadas in vitro estão, indubitavelmente, sob contínua condição de estresse, os quais resultam em alterações metabólicas características do estresse oxidativo. Anatomicamente, plantas ou brotos afetados frequentemente apresentam-se inchados, com coloração verde claro, folhas translúcidas e com aparência de vidro, baixa relação número de células/área celular e hipolignificação. Alterações fisiológicas que ocorrem nas principais vias metabólicas, incluindo fotossíntese, respiração e transpiração, resultam em redução de eficiência dessas vias metabólicas. Os distúrbios morfológicos, fisiológicos e bioquímicos são desencadeados por fatores físicos, relacionados ao ambiente dos recipientes de cultivo e consistência do meio de cultura ou por fatores químicos como os componentes do meio de cultura, em especial dos reguladores de crescimento em altas concentrações. A hiperidricidade ocorre em vários níveis de severidade, chegando a resultar na perda irreversível da capacidade morfogênica e o estabelecimento de um estado neoplásico das células, no entanto, na maioria dos casos, a hiperidricidade é considerada reversível. Esta revisão foca o conhecimento atual sobre o fenômeno da hiperidricidade abordando aspectos morfológicos, fisiológicos, bioquímicos e a reversibilidade do processo.

The hyperhydricity, formerly called vitrification, is considered a physiological, biochemistry and morfologic disorder due to abnormal accumulation of water inside the cells and tissues. Plants grown in vitro are undoubtedly under continuous stress condition which results in metabolic changes characteristic of oxidative stress. Anatomically plants or shoots affected often become swollen, with pale green, translucent sheets, glass-like, low relative number of cells / cell area and hipolignification. Physiological changes occur in major metabolic pathways including photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration resulting in reduced efficiency of these metabolic pathways. Morphological, physiological and biochemical disorders are triggered by physical factors related to the environment of cultivation vessels and consistency of the culture medium or by chemical factors such as culture medium components, especially the growth regulators in high concentrations. The hyperhydricity occurs at various levels of severity, reaching result in irreversible loss of morphogenic capacity and the establishment of a state of neoplastic cells, however, in most cases hyperhydricity is considered reversible. This review focuses on the current knowledge about the phenomenon of hyperhydricity addressing morphological, physiological, biochemical, and reversibility of the process.