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J Therm Biol ; 94: 102775, 2020 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33292972

ABSTRACT

Heat stress is one of the greatest issues of the dairy industry in regions with hot climate. Since coat color appears to be related to heat stress adaptiveness, we compared rectal temperatures and surface temperatures of Red-and-white (RW, n = 14) and Black-and-white (BW, n = 16) Holstein cows using infrared thermography in both cold (July; mean temperature: 15.5 °C) and hot (March; mean temperature: 30.5 °C) seasons in Southern Brazil. Thermographic images were taken from the left side of the animal at a distance of 4 m. The images obtained were then analyzed using the software Testo IRSoft. The variables obtained by thermography of the body surface include the temperature of non-pigmented patches, obtained using the average of five spots on white patches in a rectangle drawn on the body of the cow from the scapula to the ilium of the cow until the middle of the ribs; the temperature of pigmented patches, obtained using an average of 5 pigmented spots on the same rectangle; the temperature at the hottest spot and the temperature at the coldest spot, within the same rectangle. Rectal temperature measures were taken by a mercury thermometer during milkings. In our findings, during the cold season, RW cows had lower temperatures on the surface of pigmented spots (p = 0.01) but did not differ from BW animals when comparing rectal temperatures (p = 0.70). During the hot season, however, RW cows had lower temperatures on white spots (p = 0.049) as well as lower rectal temperatures (p = 0.029). These results suggest that the red coat phenotype presents less absorption of solar radiation, retaining less heat.


Subject(s)
Body Temperature , Cattle/physiology , Heat-Shock Response/physiology , Skin Pigmentation , Animal Fur , Animals , Cattle Diseases/physiopathology , Climate , Color , Female , Heat Stress Disorders/physiopathology , Heat Stress Disorders/veterinary , Hot Temperature , Infrared Rays , Thermography
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J Endod ; 22(10): 532-4, 1996 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9198440

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to assess the cytotoxicity of pure eugenol in an in vitro method by diluting it to various concentrations in alcohol and determining the maximum noncytotoxic concentration. We used solutions of eugenol and ethyl alcohol that are soluble in water in any given proportion. The cytotoxicity of the alcohol itself was determined by using a dose-response curve for concentrations of between 0.017 M and 1.7 M. Various strength concentrations (0.015 to 947 microM) of eugenol in alcohol were prepared; 20 microliters (0.34 M) of ethyl alcohol was added to 1 ml of cell medium. The experiment showed that pure eugenol is toxic for human gingival fibroblasts. Eugenol in an alcohol solution at concentrations of < 1.9 microM is noncytotoxic.


Subject(s)
Eugenol/toxicity , Fibroblasts/drug effects , Gingiva/drug effects , Cell Survival/drug effects , Cells, Cultured , Dose-Response Relationship, Drug , Gingiva/cytology , Humans , Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement/chemistry , Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement/toxicity
3.
J Endod ; 21(9): 446-8, 1995 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8537785

ABSTRACT

Cell cultures of human gingival fibroblasts obtained from healthy patients were used to evaluate the toxicity of six different endodontic cements: AH-26, Pulp Canal Sealer, Rocanal-R2, Rocanal-R3, Bioseal, and Endomethasone. The toxicity was determined by measuring spectrophotometrically at 405 nm the colorimetric reaction of N-acetyl-beta-hexosaminidase, an endogenous enzyme, with the chromogenic substrate [p-nitrophenol-N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosamide (NAG)]. Severe cytotoxicity was observed in the 1- and 2-wk test solutions of AH-26. Pulp Canal Sealer and Endomethasone showed low cytotoxicity in the 1- and 2-wk test solutions at 24, 48, and 72 h. Moderate cytotoxicity was observed in the 1- and 2-wk test solutions of Bioseal, except at 48 and 72 h of 1-wk test solutions. Rocanal-R2 showed severe cytotoxicity in the 1-wk test solutions at 48 and 72 h, and in the 2-wk test solutions at 24, 48, and 72 h. Moderate cytotoxicity was seen in the 1- and 2-wk test solutions of Rocanal-R3 only at 24 h.


Subject(s)
Administration, Topical , Epoxy Resins , Hydrocortisone , Root Canal Filling Materials/toxicity , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/toxicity , Bismuth/toxicity , Cell Survival/drug effects , Cells, Cultured , Colorimetry , Dexamethasone/toxicity , Drug Combinations , Fibroblasts/drug effects , Fibroblasts/enzymology , Formaldehyde/toxicity , Gingiva/cytology , Gingiva/drug effects , Gingiva/enzymology , Humans , Methenamine/toxicity , Phenols/toxicity , Silver/toxicity , Thymol/analogs & derivatives , Thymol/toxicity , Titanium/toxicity , Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement/toxicity , beta-N-Acetylhexosaminidases/metabolism
5.
Minerva Stomatol ; 39(4): 307-14, 1990 Apr.
Article in Italian | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-2197542

ABSTRACT

Diagnostic and treatment implications of traumatic root fractures in the coronal third of permanent anterior teeth are reported. A review of the literature imposes a reevaluation of the treatment of these fractures. The teeth with root fractures should not be extracted and endodontic therapy should not be performed unless there is evidence of a pulp necrosis. The authors suggest trying a conservative treatment by repositioning, fixation and relief of occlusion of the teeth with fractures. The fixation is maintained over six months to improve the possibility of recovery. The clinical cases presented prove the long-term prognosis is good even if the location of fracture is near the gingival crevice. The conservative treatment doesn't preclude in case of failure, endodontic, orthodontic and prosthetic therapy. Moreover, according to the authors, conservative treatment represents the most simple, immediate and physiologic solution of functional aesthetic and psychologic problems, especially in young patients.


Subject(s)
Tooth Fractures/diagnosis , Tooth Root/injuries , Adult , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Methods , Prognosis , Tooth Fractures/classification , Tooth Fractures/therapy
6.
Stomatol Mediterr ; 9(4): 383-90, 1989.
Article in Italian | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-2701138

ABSTRACT

The Authors present a case of a young female patient affected with a serious hypoplasic form of Amelogenesis Imperfecta, involving all the teeth which has been completely restabilished using composite resin. The therapy used has been developed thanks to the chemical-physical qualities of last generation of composites, which allow the compete reconstruction of teeth. Such a therapy has not to be considered definitive, however it has been used as a temporary solution, waiting for final prosthetic rehabilitation. The Authors estimate that such a temporary long term treatment, that utilize composite resins, represent the ideal therapeutical choice thanks to its characteristics of endurance, cost and benefice. In our opinion this therapy prevents tooth deterioration, secures a better mastication, a partial reduction of the teeth sensibility, facilitates teeth cleaning and solves the esthetical problems with great psychological advantage.


Subject(s)
Amelogenesis Imperfecta/therapy , Composite Resins/therapeutic use , Amelogenesis Imperfecta/classification , Child , Dental Bonding , Female , Humans , Malocclusion, Angle Class II/physiopathology
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