Beyond Needles: Pioneering Pediatric Care with Virtual Reality (VR) for TIVAD Access in Oncology.

INTRODUCTION: Pediatric oncology patients use totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs) to enable central venous access. Anxiety, pain and/or discomfort are common despite anesthesia. Virtual reality (VR) is a non-pharmacological approach that may reduce pain and anxiety in these patients. We aimed to assess the use of VR for reducing anxiety/pain in patients with TIVADs while facilitating the task of healthcare providers when accessing a TIVAD. METHODS: patients 4-18 years old with a TIVAD were prospectively randomized to an intervention group (IG) or a control group (CG). In the IG, VR goggles (Oculus Quest 2, Meta Platforms®, Menlo Park, CA, USA) were used displaying a relaxing video in the Raja Ampat environment (Ecosphere app from Phoria®) while the TIVAD was accessed. The CG was managed as per standard of care. Satisfaction and pain were measured by FPS-R and STAIC scales, respectively. RESULTS: this is the report of a prospective, randomized (60 per group)-unblinded-, single institution study of 120 pediatric oncology patients enrolled from January to April 2022. Median ages for IG and CG were 9.22 and 10.52 years, respectively. Satisfaction was higher in the IG (4.80) compared to the CG (3.92), p ≤ 0.0001. Regarding pain, mean FPS-R scores were 1.79 for the CG and 0.83 for the IG. Significantly different scores were found in the 12 to 18 years group, p ≤ 0.05. The healthcare professionals index of satisfaction was high (4.50 mean Likert score) for the IG compared to accessing the TIVAD without VR (3.73 mean Likert score). CONCLUSION: The use of VR helped reduce pain and/or discomfort in pediatric oncology patients, mainly in the older age group as they can better interact with VR. Healthcare providers were satisfied with the help of VR for TIVAD management.

Role of hydroxymethylglutharyl-coenzyme A reductase in the induction of stem-like states in breast cancer.

PURPOSE: De novo synthesis of cholesterol and its rate-limiting enzyme, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutharyl-coenzyme A reductase (HMGCR), is deregulated in tumors and critical for tumor cell survival and proliferation. However, the role of HMGCR in the induction and maintenance of stem-like states in tumors remains unclear. METHODS: A compiled public database from breast cancer (BC) patients was analyzed with the web application SurvExpress. Cell Miner was used for the analysis of HMGCR expression and statin sensitivity of the NCI-60 cell lines panel. A CRISPRon system was used to induce HMGCR overexpression in the luminal BC cell line MCF-7 and a lentiviral pLM-OSKM system for the reprogramming of MCF-7 cells. Comparisons were performed by two-tailed unpaired t-test for two groups and one- or two-way ANOVA. RESULTS: Data from BC patients showed that high expression of several members of the cholesterol synthesis pathway were associated with lower recurrence-free survival, particularly in hormone-receptor-positive BC. In silico and in vitro analysis showed that HMGCR is expressed in several BC cancer cell lines, which exhibit a subtype-dependent response to statins in silico and in vitro. A stem-like phenotype was demonstrated upon HMGCR expression in MCF-7 cells, characterized by expression of the pluripotency markers NANOG, SOX2, increased CD44 +/CD24low/ -, CD133 + populations, and increased mammosphere formation ability. Pluripotent and cancer stem cell lines showed high expression of HMGCR, whereas cell reprogramming of MCF-7 cells did not increase HMGCR expression. CONCLUSION: HMGCR induces a stem-like phenotype in BC cells of epithelial nature, thus affecting tumor initiation, progression and statin sensitivity.

Time-lapse imaging: Morphokinetic analysis of in vitro fertilization outcomes.

Time-lapse imaging (TLI) allows continuous monitoring of embryo development without disturbing culture conditions by removing embryos from the incubator. The study of embryo kinetics using TLI has given rise to some new markers for embryo selection that are able to document and evaluate embryo morphology and the timing of developmental events through continuous live image tracking. Time-lapse imaging has emerged as a powerful tool for creating predictive models of in vitro fertilization outcomes. Fourty-seven articles were included in the present review to investigate the current situation of TLI in in vitro fertilization laboratories. Morphokinetics of the embryo during its in vitro development have been described using parameters indicative of the different events capable of predicting the ability to reach blastocyst stage, implantation and pregnancy rates, live birth outcome, and embryo ploidy.

Periapical and endodontic status of patients with inflammatory bowel disease: Age- and sex-matched case-control study.

AIM: Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are two chronic recurrent inflammatory processes of the gastrointestinal tract, grouped under the name inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), causing clinical episodes of intestinal inflammation. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible association between IBD and the prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) and root canal treatment. METHODOLOGY: A case-control study design matched to age and sex was used. The study group (SG) included 28 patients with IBD (13 with CD, 15 with UC). Another 28 healthy subjects, without IBD and age- and sex-matched, were included in the control group (CG). Radiographic records were analysed and AP was diagnosed as radiolucent periapical lesions (RPLs), using the periapical index score. Student's t-test, χ2 test and multivariate logistic regression were used in the statistical analysis. RESULTS: In the CG, only 17 subjects (61%) had at least one tooth with AP, whilst in the SG group they were 23 patients (82%; OR = 2.98; 95% CI = 0.87-10.87; p = .08). The number of subjects with one or more root filled teeth (RFT) in the CG was 14 (50%), whilst in the SG they were 22 (79%; OR = 3.67; 95% CI = 1.14-11.79; p = .026). At least one RFT with AP was evident in three subjects (10.7%) in the CG, whilst in the SG 15 patients (53.6%) showed RFT with AP (OR = 9.60; 95% CI = 2.35-39.35; p = .001). In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, only endodontic status was found to be associated with IBD (OR = 1.86; 95% CI = 1.24-2.80; p = .003). CONCLUSION: IBD, UC and Crohn's disease are associated with higher prevalence of RFT and higher percentage of RFT with periapical lesions. Dentists should consider these findings when caring for IBD patients by monitoring the evolution of periapical lesions of endodontically treated teeth.

Evaluation of a Lyophilized CRISPR-Cas12 Assay for a Sensitive, Specific, and Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2.

We evaluated a lyophilized CRISPR-Cas12 assay for SARS-CoV-2 detection (Lyo-CRISPR SARS-CoV-2 kit) based on reverse transcription, isothermal amplification, and CRISPR-Cas12 reaction. From a total of 210 RNA samples extracted from nasopharyngeal swabs using spin columns, the Lyo-CRISPR SARS-CoV-2 kit detected 105/105 (100%; 95% confidence interval (CI): 96.55-100) positive samples and 104/105 (99.05%; 95% CI: 94.81-99.97) negative samples that were previously tested using commercial RT-qPCR. The estimated overall Kappa index was 0.991, reflecting an almost perfect concordance level between the two diagnostic tests. An initial validation test was also performed on 30 nasopharyngeal samples collected in lysis buffer, in which the Lyo-CRISPR SARS-CoV-2 kit detected 20/21 (95.24%; 95% CI: 76.18-99.88) positive samples and 9/9 (100%; 95% CI: 66.37-100) negative samples. The estimated Kappa index was 0.923, indicating a strong concordance between the test procedures. The Lyo-CRISPR SARS-CoV-2 kit was suitable for detecting a wide range of RT-qPCR-positive samples (cycle threshold range: 11.45-36.90) and dilutions of heat-inactivated virus (range: 2.5-100 copies/µL); no cross-reaction was observed with the other respiratory pathogens tested. We demonstrated that the performance of the Lyo-CRISPR SARS-CoV-2 kit was similar to that of commercial RT-qPCR, as the former was highly sensitive and specific, timesaving (1.5 h), inexpensive, and did not require sophisticated equipment. The use of this kit would reduce the time taken for diagnosis and facilitate molecular diagnosis in low-resource laboratories.

CRISPR-based platform for carbapenemases and emerging viruses detection using Cas12a (Cpf1) effector nuclease.

CRISPR-Cas12a (also called Cpf1) has been commonly used for genomic editing, based on its ability to generate precise double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) breaks. Recently, it was demonstrated that Cas12a exhibits unspecific ssDNAse activity upon target recognition. This feature allows CRISPR-Cas to be coupled with a ssDNA reporter and generate a fast, accurate and ultrasensitive molecular detection method. Here, we demonstrate that Cas12a was able to detect DNA target sequences corresponding to carbapenemases resistance genes such as KPC, NDM and OXA. Also, with the addition of a reverse-transcription step, we were able to detect viral RNA sequences from DENV, ZIKV and HANTV genomes. In all cases, assay run time was less than two hours. Additionally, we report attomolar levels of detection. This methodology was validated using clinical samples from patients infected with Dengue virus. Reactions were visualized by detection of a fluorescent signal, as well as by the use of a simple lateral flow strip. These results indicate that Cas12a is able to detect both DNA and RNA targets, making it an appropriate and convenient tool to detect all types of pathogens.

Elásticos intermaxilares no tratamento da maloclusão classe II de angle / Intermaxillary elastics in the treatment of angle class II malocclusion

Objetivo: Observar o comportamento de medidas cefalométricas durante o tratamento ortodôntico da maloclusão Classe II com os elásticos intermaxilares, ilustrando a pesquisa com um relato de caso. Métodos: A amostra consistia em 20 portadores de maloclusão Classe II. Foram utilizadas as telerradiografias iniciais e finais, para avaliar algumas grandezas cefalométricas na avaliação dos efeitos do tratamento. Resultados: Em uma análise comparativa da amostra, medidas como: relação molar, sobressaliência e profundidade facial apresentaram diferenças entre a análise inicial e final. No que se refere ao cruzamento entre as variáveis clínicas e o momento (inicial e final), não foi identificado nenhum tipo de associação nas variáveis ângulo inter incisivo, convexidade do ponto A, 6 PTV, inclinação incisiva, profundidade da maxila e SN-GoGn. Conclusões: Concluiu-se que nos casos de maloclusões Classe II tratados com elásticos intermaxilares, observou-se que algumas medidas cefalométricos se alteraram significativamente: relação molar, sobressaliência, inclinação dos incisivos superiores e profundidade facial atingiram padrões de normalidade. Pôde ser observado discreto avanço mandibular e não ocorreram alterações verticais. Os elásticos intermaxilares mostraram-se eficientes na correção da maloclusão Classe II.(AU)

Objective: To observe the behavior of cephalometric measures during the orthodontic treatment of Class II malocclusion with the intermaxillary elastics, illustrating the research with a case report. Methods: The sample consisted of 20 patients with Class II malocclusion. Initial and final cephalometric radiographs were used to observe some cephalometric variables in the evaluation of treatment effects. Results: In a comparative analysis of the sample, measures such as: molar relation, overjet and facial depth showed differences between the initial and final analysis. Regarding the crossing between the clinical variables and the moment (initial and final) no type of association was identified in the variables inter incisive angle, point A convexity, 6 PTV, incisive inclination, maxillary depth and GoGn-SN. Conclusions: It was concluded that in cases of Class II malocclusions treated with intermaxillary elastics, it was observed that some cephalometric measures changed significantly: molarrelation, overjet, inclination of the upper incisors and facial depth reached normality standards. Discrete mandibular advancement was observed and there were no vertical changes. The intermaxillary elastics were efficient in the correction of Class II malocclusion.(AU)

Influence of ligation method on friction resistance of lingual brackets with different second-order angulations: an in vitro study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate stainless steel archwire static friction in active and passive self-ligating lingual and conventional brackets with second-order angulations. METHODS: Two conventional lingual brackets for canines (STb light/Ormco; PSWb/Tecnident), and two self-ligating brackets, one active (In-Ovation L/GAC) and the other passive (3D/ Forestadent), were evaluated. A stainless steel archwire was used at 0°, 3° and 5° angulations. Metal ligatures, conventional elastic ligatures, and low friction elastic ligatures were also tested. A universal testing machine applied friction between brackets and wires, simulating sliding mechanics, to produce 2-mm sliding at 3 mm/minute speed. RESULTS: Two-way analysis of variance demonstrated a significant effect of the interaction between brackets and angulations (p < 0.001). Tukey test indicated that the highest frictional resistance values were observed at 5° angulation for In-Ovation L, PSWb bracket with non conventional ligature, and STb bracket with metal ligature. As for 3D, PSWb with conventional or metal ligatures, and STb brackets with non conventional ligature, showed significantly lower static frictional resistance with 0° angulation. At 0° angulation, STb brackets with metal ties, In-Ovation L brackets and 3D brackets had the lowest frictional resistance. CONCLUSIONS: As the angulation increased from 0° to 3°, static friction resistance increased. When angulation increased from 3° to 5°, static friction resistance increased or remained the same. Self-ligating 3D and In-Ovation L brackets, as well as conventional STb brackets, seem to be the best option when sliding mechanics is used to perform lingual orthodontic treatment.

Dos herramientas de la biología sintética / Two synthetic biology's tools

La Biología sintética llegó para quedarse y expandir los límites de la ciencia. Numerosas técnicas moleculares que están siendo empleadas hoy en muchos laboratorios superaron la ficción para convertirse en una realidad. En este artículo se presentan dos técnicas innovadoras de la Biología sintética, como son la técnica de CRISPR, en especial la aplicación de CRISPR-on en la activación de genes específicos humanos, y el uso de ARN mensajeros sintéticos para la purificación y aislamiento celular. Con una mirada enfocada en la medicina traslacional, las herramientas de la Biología sintética ofrecen un gran potencial terapéutico. (AU)

Synthetic biology came to settle in and break the boundaries of the science. Many molecular techniques overcome the fiction to become reality. This article discusses two innovative techniques, as CRISPR, in particular the application of CRISPR-on which is able to activated particular human genes, and the synthetic RNAs messengers for isolation and purification specific cells. From a gaze focused on translational medicine, both tools offer great therapeutic potential. (AU)

Influence of ligation method on friction resistance of lingual brackets with different second-order angulations: an in vitro study

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate stainless steel archwire static friction in active and passive self-ligating lingual and conventional brackets with second-order angulations. Methods: Two conventional lingual brackets for canines (STb light/Ormco; PSWb/Tecnident), and two self-ligating brackets, one active (In-Ovation L/GAC) and the other passive (3D/ Forestadent), were evaluated. A stainless steel archwire was used at 0°, 3° and 5° angulations. Metal ligatures, conventional elastic ligatures, and low friction elastic ligatures were also tested. A universal testing machine applied friction between brackets and wires, simulating sliding mechanics, to produce 2-mm sliding at 3 mm/minute speed. Results: Two-way analysis of variance demonstrated a significant effect of the interaction between brackets and angulations (p < 0.001). Tukey test indicated that the highest frictional resistance values were observed at 5° angulation for In-Ovation L, PSWb bracket with non conventional ligature, and STb bracket with metal ligature. As for 3D, PSWb with conventional or metal ligatures, and STb brackets with non conventional ligature, showed significantly lower static frictional resistance with 0° angulation. At 0° angulation, STb brackets with metal ties, In-Ovation L brackets and 3D brackets had the lowest frictional resistance. Conclusions: As the angulation increased from 0° to 3°, static friction resistance increased. When angulation increased from 3° to 5°, static friction resistance increased or remained the same. Self-ligating 3D and In-Ovation L brackets, as well as conventional STb brackets, seem to be the best option when sliding mechanics is used to perform lingual orthodontic treatment.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar o atrito estático de fios de aço inoxidável em braquetes linguais autoligáveis ativos e passivos, e braquetes linguais ligados convencionalmente, com angulações de segunda ordem. Métodos: dois tipos de braquetes linguais convencionais para caninos (STb light, Ormco, e PSWb, Tecnident) e dois tipos de braquetes autoligáveis, um ativo (In-Ovation L, GAC) e outro passivo (3D, Forestadent), foram avaliados. Um fio de aço inoxidável com angulações de 0°, 3° e 5° foi utilizado. Ligaduras metálicas, elásticas convencionais e ligaduras elásticas de baixo atrito também foram testadas. Uma máquina de ensaio universal causou atrito entre os braquetes e os fios, simulando uma mecânica de deslizamento de 2mm, a uma velocidade de 3mm/minuto. Resultados: a análise de variância de dois níveis demonstrou haver um efeito significativo resultante da interação entre braquetes e angulações (p < 0,001). O teste de Tukey indicou que os valores mais altos de resistência ao atrito foram observados com uma angulação de 5° no braquete In-Ovation L, e no braquete STb com ligadura metálica. Já os braquetes 3D e In-Ovation L, e os braquetes STb com ligadura não convencional apresentaram valores de resistência ao atrito significativamente baixos com uma angulação de 0°. Com angulação de 0°, os braquetes STb com ligaduras metálicas, braquetes In-Ovation L e braquetes 3D apresentaram os mais baixos valores de resistência ao atrito. Conclusões: à medida que a angulação aumentou de 0° para 3°, a resistência ao atrito estático também aumentou. À medida que a angulação aumentou de 3° para 5°, a resistência ao atrito estático também aumentou ou continuou a mesma. Os braquetes autoligáveis 3D e In-Ovation L, assim como os braquetes convencionais STb, parecem ser as melhores opções quando a mecânica de deslizamento é usada no tratamento ortodôntico lingual.

iPSCs: A Minireview from Bench to Bed, including Organoids and the CRISPR System.

When Dolly the sheep was born, the first probe into an adult mammalian genome traveling back in time and generating a whole new animal appeared. Ten years later, the reprogramming process became a defined method of producing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) through the overexpression of four transcription factors. iPSCs are capable of originating virtually all types of cells and tissues, including a whole new animal. The reprogramming strategies based on patient-derived cells should make the development of clinical applications of cell based therapy much more straightforward. Here, we analyze the current state, opportunities, and challenges of iPSCs from bench to bed, including organoids and the CRISPR system.

Extração de incisivo inferior combinada à técnica ortodôntica lingual – relato de caso / Lower incisor extraction combined with lingual orthodontics – case report

O tratamento ortodôntico com planejamento de extração do incisivo inferior oferece vantagens como a manutenção do perfil harmônico e resultados mais estáveis na região anterior, além de ser uma alternativa mais conservadora em relação à indicação de extrações de quatro pré-molares. Por outro lado, a técnica ortodôntica lingual destaca-se quando a estética e a discrição durante a fase corretiva do tratamento são prioridades, pois os bráquetes são posicionados atrás dos dentes de maneira a ficarem imperceptíveis. O objetivo deste trabalho é de relatar um caso clínico no qual a correção ortodôntica foi realizada por meio da Ortodontia Lingual e a mecânica foi planejada com extração do incisivo inferior, obtendo-se resultados satisfatórios e estáveis em termos estéticos e funcionais...

Orthodontic treatment with lower incisor extraction planning offers advantages such as preservation of a harmonic profile, and more stable results in the anterior area, being a conservative alternative for the extraction of 4 premolars. On the other hand, lingual orthodontic stands out when aesthetics and discretion are a priority, because the brackets are positioned behind the teeth, and therefore are imperceptible. The aim of this paper was to report a clinical case of orthodontic treatment using lingual orthodontics technique with mechanics planned through lower incisor extraction, reaching satisfactory and stable results for both aesthetics and function...

Ortodontia Lingual: o preparo para cirurgia ortognática / Lingual Orthodontics: preparation for orthognathic surgery

A Técnica Lingual é uma opção mais atraente para os pacientes adultos que necessitam de tratamento ortodôntico. Atualmente, a demanda de pacientes com indicação de cirurgia ortognática, que fazem questão do uso de aparelhos linguais, tem levado os ortodontistas a desenvolver opções para essa situação, até então incomum, devido à ausência de bráquetes na superfície vestibular dos dentes utilizados como apoio para os elásticos intermaxilares necessários nos procedimentos cirúrgicos. Este artigo propõe-se a apresentar quatro formas de preparo ortodôntico para cirurgia ortognática que permitem a utilização de elásticos intermaxilares apoiados por vestibular mesmo com a utilização de bráquetes linguais.

The lingual technique is a more attractive option for adult patients in need of orthodontic treatment. Currently, the demand of patients requiring orthognathic surgery who insist on wearing lingual appliance has led orthodontists to create options to resolve the until then uncommon situation due to the absence of brackets on the labial and buccal surfaces of the teeth used as anchor for intermaxillary elastics necessary in surgical cases. This paper aims at presenting four different forms of orthodontic preparation for orthognathic surgery that allow the use of intermaxillary elastics attached to the labial and buccal surfaces of the teeth, even with the use of lingual brackets.

Skin fibroblasts from patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be chemically transdifferentiated into insulin-expressing clusters: a transgene-free approach.

The conversion of differentiated cells into insulin-producing cells is a promising approach for the autologous replacement of pancreatic cells in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). At present, cellular reprogramming strategies encompass ethical problems, epigenetic failure or teratoma formation, which has prompted the development of new approaches. Here, we report a novel technique for the conversion of skin fibroblasts from T1D patients into insulin-expressing clusters using only drug-based induction. Our results demonstrate that skin fibroblasts from diabetic patients have pancreatic differentiation capacities and avoid the necessity of using transgenic strategies, stem cell sources or global demethylation steps. These findings open new possibilities for studying diabetes mechanisms, drug screenings and ultimately autologous transgenic-free regenerative medicine therapies in patients with T1D.

Cephalometric evaluation of the predictability of bimaxillary surgical-orthodontic treatment outcomes in long face pattern patients: a retrospective study.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare by means of McNamara as well as Legan and Burstone's cephalometric analyses, both manual and digitized (by Dentofacial Planner Plus and Dolphin Image software) prediction tracings to post-surgical results. METHODS: Pre and post-surgical teleradiographs (6 months) of 25 long face patients subjected to combined orthognathic surgery were selected. Manual and computerized prediction tracings of each patient were performed and cephalometrically compared to post-surgical outcomes. This protocol was repeated in order to evaluate the method error and statistical evaluation was conducted by means of analysis of variance and Tukey's test. RESULTS: A higher frequency of cephalometric variables, which were not statistically different from the actual post-surgical results for the manual method, was observed. It was followed by DFPlus and Dolphin software; in which similar cephalometric values for most variables were observed. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the manual method seemed more reliable, although the predictability of the evaluated methods (computerized and manual) proved to be reasonably satisfactory and similar.

Effect of moisture on dental enamel in the interaction of two orthodontic bonding systems.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) the remaining adhesive interface after debonding orthodontic attachments bonded to bovine teeth with the use of hydrophilic and hydrophobic primers under different dental substrate moisture conditions. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty mandibular incisors were divided into four groups (n = 5). In Group I, bracket bonding was performed with Transbond MIP hydrophilic primer and Transbond XT adhesive paste applied to moist substrate, and in Group II a bonding system comprising Transbond XT hydrophobic primer and adhesive paste was applied to moist substrate. Brackets were bonded to the specimens in Groups III and IV using the same adhesive systems, but on dry dental enamel. The images were qualitatively assessed by SEM. RESULTS: The absence of moisture in etched enamel enabled better interaction between bonding materials and the adamantine structure. The hydrophobic primer achieved the worst micromechanical interlocking results when applied to a moist dental structure, whereas the hydrophilic system proved versatile, yielding acceptable results in moist conditions and excellent interaction in the absence of contamination. CONCLUSIONS: The authors assert that the best condition for the application of primers to dental enamel occurs in the absence of moisture.

Cephalometric evaluation of the predictability of bimaxillary surgical-orthodontic treatment outcomes in long face pattern patients: a retrospective study

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare by means of McNamara as well as Legan and Burstone's cephalometric analyses, both manual and digitized (by Dentofacial Planner Plus and Dolphin Image software) prediction tracings to post-surgical results. METHODS: Pre and post-surgical teleradiographs (6 months) of 25 long face patients subjected to combined orthognathic surgery were selected. Manual and computerized prediction tracings of each patient were performed and cephalometrically compared to post-surgical outcomes. This protocol was repeated in order to evaluate the method error and statistical evaluation was conducted by means of analysis of variance and Tukey's test. RESULTS: A higher frequency of cephalometric variables, which were not statistically different from the actual post-surgical results for the manual method, was observed. It was followed by DFPlus and Dolphin software; in which similar cephalometric values for most variables were observed. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the manual method seemed more reliable, although the predictability of the evaluated methods (computerized and manual) proved to be reasonably satisfactory and similar.

OBJETIVOS: a proposta desse trabalho foi comparar, por meio das análises cefalométricas de McNamara, Legan e Burstone, os traçados de previsão manuais e os digitalizados pelos programas Dentofacial Planner Plus e Dolphin Imaging, com os resultados pós-cirúrgicos. MÉTODOS: foram selecionadas as telerradiografias pré- e pós-cirúrgicas (seis meses) de 25 pacientes face longa submetidos a cirurgia ortognática combinada. Foram realizados os traçados de previsão manual e computadorizados de cada paciente, comparando-os, cefalometricamente, com os resultados pós-cirúrgicos. Esse protocolo foi repetido para avaliação do erro do método e realizou-se a avaliação estatística por meio da análise de variância e sobreteste de Tukey. RESULTADOS: observou-se uma maior frequência de variáveis cefalométricas que não diferiram estatisticamente do resultado pós-cirúrgico real para o método manual, seguido dos programas DFPLus e Dolphin; observando-se valores cefalométricos similares para a maioria das variáveis. CONCLUSÃO: concluiu-se que o método manual pareceu mais fidedigno, embora a previsibilidade dos métodos avaliados (computadorizados e manual) tenha se mostrado razoavelmente satisfatória e similar.

Ortodontia e estética: a opção dos alinhadores para a prática clínica cotidiana / Orthodontics and aesthetics: the aligners as an option to the daily clinical practice

O presente artigo tem a proposição de descrever o sistema Essix Clear Aligner, que representa uma opção para o tratamento ortodôntico das más oclusões leves a moderadas, com a utilização de placas termoplásticas removíveis ativadas por termoalicates aquecidos, para a indução da movimentação dentária. A principal vantagem em relação aos demais sistemas de alinhadores refere-se à praticidade e diminuição de custos, além da redução do tempo de cadeira e do período de tratamento ativo. É uma excelente alternativa estética, assegurando eficiência para casos bem indicados e que possam contar com empenho e colaboração por parte do paciente. Existem limitações que impossibilitam a indicação para todos os tipos de más oclusões, muito embora represente uma opção que, pela discrição, pode ser um diferencial decisivo na aceitação da terapia ortodôntica

Resin pad thickness in conventional and in plain wire lingual systems: a comparative study.

The purpose was to compare resin pad thickness in conventional and plain wire lingual systems, considering archwire form. Resin pads were smaller in plain wire for all studied teeth, except canines and second premolars; which provide better torque control. Archwire was flat/square in anterior region for plain wire system.

Effect of moisture on dental enamel in the interaction of two orthodontic bonding systems

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) the remaining adhesive interface after debonding orthodontic attachments bonded to bovine teeth with the use of hydrophilic and hydrophobic primers under different dental substrate moisture conditions. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty mandibular incisors were divided into four groups (n=5). In Group I, bracket bonding was performed with Transbond MIP hydrophilic primer and Transbond XT adhesive paste applied to moist substrate, and in Group II a bonding system comprising Transbond XT hydrophobic primer and adhesive paste was applied to moist substrate. Brackets were bonded to the specimens in Groups III and IV using the same adhesive systems, but on dry dental enamel. The images were qualitatively assessed by SEM. RESULTS: The absence of moisture in etched enamel enabled better interaction between bonding materials and the adamantine structure. The hydrophobic primer achieved the worst micromechanical interlocking results when applied to a moist dental structure, whereas the hydrophilic system proved versatile, yielding acceptable results in moist conditions and excellent interaction in the absence of contamination. CONCLUSION: The authors assert that the best condition for the application of primers to dental enamel occurs in the absence of moisture.

OBJETIVO: a proposta desse estudo foi avaliar, por meio de microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), a interface adesiva após a descolagem de acessórios ortodônticos, fixados em dentes bovinos com emprego de adesivo hidrofílico e hidrofóbico, em condições distintas de umidade do substrato dentário. MÉTODOS: foram utilizados 20 incisivos inferiores, divididos em quatro grupos (n = 5): Grupo I , empregou-se o sistema de colagem contendo o primer hidrofílico Transbond MIP e a pasta adesiva Transbond XT, aplicados em substrato úmido; Grupo II, empregou-se o sistema de colagem primer hidrofóbico Transbond XT e pasta adesiva em substrato úmido; Grupos III e IV, os braquetes foram colados com os mesmos sistemas de união dos Grupos I e II, porém com esmalte dentário seco. Removidos os acessórios, avaliou-se em MEV, em diferentes magnificações, a interface adesiva e a interação dos sistemas adesivos com o esmalte dentário. As imagens foram avaliadas qualitativamente, observando-se o embricamento mecânico para o adesivo hidrófilo em quaisquer condições de substrato. RESULTADOS: a falta de umidade no esmalte condicionado permitiu uma melhor interação entre os materiais de ligação e a estrutura adamantina. O adesivo hidrofóbico apresentou o pior resultado de interação micromecânica quando aplicado a uma estrutura dentária úmida; já o sistema hidrofílico mostrou-se versátil, obtendo resultados aceitáveis em condições de umidade e excelente interação na ausência de contaminação. CONCLUSÃO: os autores afirmam que a melhor condição do esmalte dentário para a aplicação de primers é com a ausência de umidade.