Design and assembly of an XY-type beam current monitor for cyclotron accelerators.

A water-cooled XY-type beam current monitor was designed, manufactured and assembled in a cyclotron accelerator beam transport line. Tests were performed, demonstrating that apparatus is an instrument of great assistance in proton beam position. The XY-type beam current monitor has been widely used in liquid target irradiations, employing irradiation system which were originally designed for irradiations on 18 MeV cyclotron accelerator (Cyclone 18, IBA) only, however, with this apparatus, the target may be exchanged between the 30 MeV (Cyclone 30, IBA) and 18 MeV cyclotrons.

Gamma spectrometry of iodine-125 produced in IEA-R1 nuclear reactor, using HPGe detector and fixation into epoxy matrix disc.

Few places in the world produce iodine-125. In Brazil, the first production was achieved by using the IEA-R1 nuclear reactor located at Nuclear and Energy Research Institute - IPEN. To verify the quality of iodine-125 produced, and the amount of contaminants such as iodine-126, cesium-134 and caesium-137 among others, iodine-125 samples were immobilized into epoxy matrix disc, with the same geometry of a barium-133 reference radioactive source, used to calibrate an HPGe detector. The HPGe detector has a thin carbon composite window, which allows measure the iodine-125 photopeaks, between 27.1 and 35.4 keV. The method employed here was successful in producing and measurement of iodine-125.

Estética en periodoncia: integrando la microcirugía plástica periodontal y las cerámicas adheridas / Esthetics in periodontics: integrating periodontal plastic surgery and bonded ceramics

La percepción hacia el alcance de la excelencia estética se traduce especialmente en saber interpretar y satisfacer los deseos del paciente, empleándose para eso, todos los conocimientos disponibles en la literatura científica. La utilización de carillas, coronas cerámicas o de Circonio pueden representar un tratamiento, predecible y confiable, cuando las condiciones, básicas de salud se encuentran ya resueltas. Una de estas condiciones, se refiere a un marco de salud Periodontal, con contornos gingivales estéticos y naturales. En algunos casos, donde esto no sucede, la microcirugía estética puede ser un recurso práctico y predecible. A su vez la evidencia científica nos ofrece parámetros para guiarnos y así alcanzar un correcto diagnóstico, planeamiento seguro, técnica adecuada y la utilización del material más indicado para cada situación clínica. La subjetividad estética puede estar escondida entre líneas en la ciencia. Con ésta recopilación acompañado con la ejemplificación de los casos clínicos desarrollados, intentaremos aproximarnos a la excelencia (AU)

New core configuration for the fabrication of 125I radioactive sources for cancer treatment.

In order to provide prostate brachytherapy treatment for more Brazilian men, IPEN is building a laboratory for the manufacture of radioactive sources. The new methodology for the production of iodine-125 seeds with yield 71.7% ± 5.3%. Points of importance were evaluated/discussed: photo-sensibility, reaction vial type, the substitution for iodine-131, pH, and solution volume. The surface was analyzed by FTIR and EDS. At the end, a Monte Carlo-MCNP6 simulation was performed to evaluate the TG-43 parameters.

Cirugía mínimamente invasiva: implante inmediato con carga inmediata / Minimally invasive surgery: immediate implant with immediate load

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo el remplazo de piezas dentarias con indicación de extracción por implantes dentales de titanio, con la finalidad de devolver función y estética en forma inmediata respetando los tejidos periodontales y adaptando al máximo la clínica a las necesidades y requerimientos del paciente (AU)

Effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors on vascular endothelial function in hypertensive patients after intensive periodontal treatment.

There is a relation between vascular endothelial function, atherosclerotic disease, and inflammation. Deterioration of endothelial function has been observed twenty-four hours after intensive periodontal treatment. This effect may be counteracted by the action of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, which improve endothelial function. The aim of the present study was to evaluate vascular endothelial function after intensive periodontal treatment, in hypertensive patients treated with angiotensinconverting enzyme inhibitors. A prospective, longitudinal, comparative study involving repeated measurements was conducted. Fifty-two consecutive patients with severe periodontal disease were divided into two groups, one comprising hypertensive patients treated with converting enzyme inhibitors and the other comprising patients with no clinical signs of pathology and not receiving angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Endothelial function was assessed by measuring postischemic dilation of the humeral artery (baseline echocardiography Doppler), and intensive periodontal treatment was performed 24h later. Endothelial function was re-assessed 24h and 15 days after periodontal treatment. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Results were analyzed using the SPSS 20 statistical software package. Student's t test and MANOVA were calculated and linear regression analysis with 95% confidence intervals and α<0.05 was performed. Arterial dilation at 24 hours was lower compared to baseline in both groups; values corresponding to the groups receiving angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors were 11.89 ± 4.87 vs. 7.30 ± 2.90% (p<0.01) and those corresponding to the group not receiving ACE inhibitors were 12.72 ± 4.62 vs. 3.56 ± 2.39 (p<0.001). The differences between groups were statistically significant (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: The increase in endothelial dysfunction after intensive periodontal treatment was significantly lower in hypertensive patients treated with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Endothelial function improved 15 days after periodontal treatment, reaching baseline values. These results support the protective effect of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors on the endothelial function after intensive periodontal treatment.

Existe relación entre la disfunción del endotelio vascular, la enfermedad aterosclerótica y la inflamación. A las 24 h del tratamiento intensivo de la enfermedad periodontal se produce un deterioro de la función endotelial. Este efecto podría ser balanceado por la acción de los inhibidores de la enzima convertidora de la angiotensina que mejoran la función endotelial. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar la función endotelial vascular después del tratamiento periodontal intensivo, en pacientes hipertensos tratados con inhibidores de la enzima convertidora de la angiotensina. Se realizó un estudio prospectivo, longitudinal, comparativo, con mediciones repetidas. Se incorporaron 52 pacientes consecutivos, con enfermedad periodontal severa divididos en dos grupos, uno con hipertensión arterial tratados con inhibidores de la enzima convertidora y el otro sin inhibidores ni patología clínicamente evidente. Se determinó la función endotelial cuantificando la dilatación de la arterial humeral post isquemia ecocardiografía Doppler basal. A las 24 h se efectuó el tratamiento periodontal intensivo; a 24 h y 15 días posteriores se reevaluó la función endotelial. Análisis estadístico: se empleó el paquete estadístico SPSS 20. Se realizaron: t-test de Student, MANOVA y análisis de regresión lineal con intervalos de confianza del 95% y α <0.05. Resultados: a las 24 h post tratamiento periodontal se observó una menor dilatación arterial en ambos grupos en relación a la dilatación arterial basal, siendo para el grupo con inhibidores 11.89 ±4.87 vs. 7.30 ± 2.90%, p<0.01 y para el grupo sin inhibidores 12.72 ± 4.62 vs 3.56 ± 2.39, p<0.001, con diferencias significativas entre ambos p< 0.001. En conclusión el aumento de la disfunción endotelial post tratamiento intensivo periodontal fue significativamente menor en hipertensos que recibieron inhibidores de la enzima convertidora de la angiotensina. La función endotelial mejoró a los 15 días de efectuado el tratamiento, alcanzando los valores inciales. Estos resultados permitirían relacionar a los inhibidores de la enzima convertidora con un efecto protector del endotelio posterior al tratamiento intensivo de la enfermedad periodontal.

Effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors on vascular endothelial function in hypertensive patients after intensive periodontal treatment / Efecto de los inhibidores de la enzima convertidora sobre la función del endotelio vascular en pacientes hipertensos que recibieron tratamiento periodontal intensivo

There is a relation between vascular endothelial function,atherosclerotic disease, and inflammation. Deterioration ofendothelial function has been observed twenty-four hours afterintensive periodontal treatment. This effect may be counteractedby the action of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, whichimprove endothelial function. The aim of the present study was toevaluate vascular endothelial function after intensive periodontaltreatment, in hypertensive patients treated with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. A prospective, longitudinal, comparative study involving repeatedmeasurements was conducted. Fifty-two consecutive patients withsevere periodontal disease were divided into two groups, onecomprising hypertensive patients treated with converting enzymeinhibitors and the other comprising patients with no clinical signsof pathology and not receiving angiotensin-converting enzymeinhibitors. Endothelial function was assessed by measuring post-ischemic dilation of the humeral artery (baseline echocardiographyDoppler), and intensive periodontal treatment was performed 24hlater. Endothelial function was re-assessed 24h and 15 days after periodontal treatment. Statistical analysis: Results were analyzedusing the SPSS 20 statistical software package. Student’s t test andMANOVA were calculated and linear regression analysis with 95%confidence intervals and α<0.05 was performed. Arterial dilationat 24 hours was lower compared to baseline in both groups; valuescorresponding to the groups receiving angiotensin-convertingenzyme inhibitors were 11.89 ± 4.87 vs. 7.30 ± 2.90% (p<0.01) andthose corresponding to the group not receiving ACE inhibitors were12.72 ± 4.62 vs. 3.56 ± 2.39 (p<0.001). The differences betweengroups were statistically significant (p<0.001)...

Existe relación entre la disfunción del endotelio vascular, la enfermedad ateroesclerótica y la inflamación. A las 24 horas del tratamiento intensivo de la enfermedad periodontal, se produce un deterioro de la función endotelial. Este efecto podría ser balanceado por la acción de los inhibidores de la enzima convertidora de la angiotensina que mejoran la función endotelial. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar la función endotelial vascular después del tratamiento periodontal intensivo, en pacientes hipertensos tratados con inhibidores de la enzima convertidora de la angiotensina. Se realizó un estudio prospectivo, longitudinal, comparativo, con mediciones repetidas. Se incorporaron 52 pacientes con enfermedad periodontal severa divididos en dos grupos, uno con hipertensión arterial, tratados con inhibidores de la enzima convertidora y otro sin inhibidores ni patología clínicamente evidente. Se determinó la función endotelial cuantificando la dilatación de la arterial humeral post isquemia ecocardiografía Doppler basal. A las 24 hs se efectuó el tratamiento periodontal intensivo; a las 24 h y 15 días posteriores se reevaluó la función endotelial. Análisis estadístico: se empleó el paquete estadístico SPSS 20. Se realizaron: t-test de Student, MANOVA y análisis de regresión lineal con intervalos de confianza del 95 por ciento y a <0.05. Resultados: a las 24 h post tratamiento periodontal, se observó una menor dilatación arterial en ambos grupos, en relación a la dilatación arterial basal, siendo para el grupo con inhibidores 11.89 +- 4.87 vs. 7.30 +- 2.90 por ciento, p<0.01 y para el grupo sin inhibidores 12.72 +- 4.62 vs. 3.56 +- 2.39, p<0.001, con diferencias significativas entre ambos p<0.001...

Atherogenic cholesterol-rich diet and periodontal disease.

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the effect of an atherogenic cholesterol-rich diet (AT) on the alveolar bone loss in rats with ligature-induced experimental periodontitis (EP). METHODS: Female Wistar adult rats were assigned either a control (Co) or an AT diet fed for 9 weeks. The AT diet was high in saturated fat, cholesterol and energy. At week 2, animals were subjected to a unilateral ligature (L) around the left first molar (Co+L and AT+L). The contra lateral first right molar (not ligated) of both groups (Co and AT) were used as untreated controls. At week 9, blood was drawn, rats were euthanized, hemi-mandibles removed and stained digital photographs (buccal and lingual surfaces) and radiographs were obtained for quantification of alveolar bone loss (ABL). The ABL was determined by distance and area methods (mm(2)) and X-rays were used for periodontal bone support (PBS), (%). RESULTS: Rats in the AT group exhibited a 17% increase in energy intake, gained significant body weight and showed the highest serum total-cholesterol (T-C) and non-high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) levels (p<0.001). The amount of lost periodontal bone was the greatest in AT+L rats. AT feedings significantly increased the buccal area and distance of bone loss when compared with the unligated-teeth (p<0.001). The rats in the AT+L group also achieved the lowest percentage of PBS (p<0.001). The AT and Co+L rats showed similar PBS. This method more clearly elucidated the effect of the cholesterol-rich AT, with and without the influence of molar ligature, compared to the morphometric analysis. CONCLUSION: The alveolar bone loss of EP was magnified by ingestion of an atherogenic diet high in saturated fatty acids and cholesterol.

Testing which is the fitter position sensor for a cyclotron liquid target.

The [(18)F]FDG has 109.7 min half-life, there is a period about 6 h between the beginning of [(18)O]H2O irradiation until the PET-CT exam. Any fail in production chain will result in delay to the PET-CT exam. The absence of the position signs from [(18)O]H2O target valve may result in (18)F production loss. Three types of position sensors were tested. After finding the fitter sensor it was possible to reduce the incidence of fails, increasing the reliability in [(18)F]FDG production chain.

Tratamiento periodontal intensivo en pacientes con enfermedad coronaria / Intensive periodontal treatment in patients with cardiovascular diseases

El objetivo del trabajo fue determinar si el tratamiento periodontal intensivo(TPI), es seguro de realizar en pacientes de alto riesgo (AR) cardiovascular. Para ello se estudiaron 20 pacientes con enfermedad Periodontal severa que participaron del estudio FEEP1 (Función Endotelial y Enfermedad Periodontal), que presentaran AR. El TPI consistió en el raspaje y alisado de todas las piezas afectadas por enfermedad Periodontal, en una sola sesión.Todos los pacientes fueron controlados cardiológicamente24hs. previas y posteriores al TPI, asícomo a los 15 días. Se monitoreó la frecuencia cardíaca, tensión arterial y oximetría de pulso. Resultados:Durante el tratamiento odontológico y/o con posterioridad al mismo, ninguno de los pacientes desarrolló sintomatologíacompatible con isquemia miocárdica nicomplicaciones cardiovasculares. Conclusiones: El tratamiento Periodontal intensivo, resultó ser seguro en elgrupo de pacientes cardiovascularmente estables con cardiopatía isquémica de alto riesgo estudiados.

Tratamiento periodontal intensivo en pacientes con enfermedad coronaria / Intensive periodontal treatment in patients with cardiovascular diseases

El objetivo del trabajo fue determinar si el tratamiento periodontal intensivo(TPI), es seguro de realizar en pacientes de alto riesgo (AR) cardiovascular. Para ello se estudiaron 20 pacientes con enfermedad Periodontal severa que participaron del estudio FEEP1 (Función Endotelial y Enfermedad Periodontal), que presentaran AR. El TPI consistió en el raspaje y alisado de todas las piezas afectadas por enfermedad Periodontal, en una sola sesión.Todos los pacientes fueron controlados cardiológicamente24hs. previas y posteriores al TPI, asícomo a los 15 días. Se monitoreó la frecuencia cardíaca, tensión arterial y oximetría de pulso. Resultados:Durante el tratamiento odontológico y/o con posterioridad al mismo, ninguno de los pacientes desarrolló sintomatologíacompatible con isquemia miocárdica nicomplicaciones cardiovasculares. Conclusiones: El tratamiento Periodontal intensivo, resultó ser seguro en elgrupo de pacientes cardiovascularmente estables con cardiopatía isquémica de alto riesgo estudiados. (AU)

Use of anorganic bovine bone matrix in an experimental model of bone healing.

The dimensions of the alveolar bone surrounding the tooth are not maintained post tooth-extraction probably as a consequence of the bone remodeling process and the biomechanical demands on bone. The use of biomaterials as bone substitutes in the post-tooth-extraction socket promotes bone repair, regardless of damage to bone structures during the surgical procedures. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of anorganic bovine bone matrix (ABBM) as a bone substitute, in an experimental model of post-tooth extraction bone healing in the rat. Radiographic follow-up was performed at 7, 14, and 30 days, and showed persistence of the biomaterial inside the experimental alveoli. At 14 and 30 days post-tooth extraction, particles surrounded by bone tissue were observed in the middle sector of the alveoli. The osteoconductive property of ABBM was demonstrated using the present experimental model of active osteogenesis, thus showing its usefulness as a bone substitute. Persistence of the particles at the studied experimental time points did not affect post-tooth extraction bone healing.

Use of anorganic bovine bone matrix in an experimental model of bone healing

The dimensions of the alveolar bone surrounding the tooth are not maintained post tooth-extraction probably as a consequence of the bone remodeling process and the biomechanical demands on bone. The use of biomaterials as bone substitutes in the post-tooth-extraction socket promotes bone repair, regardless of damage to bone structures during the surgical procedures. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of anorganic bovine bone matrix (ABBM) as a bone substitute, in an experimental model of post-tooth extraction bone healing in the rat. Radiographic follow-up was performed at 7, 14, and 30 days, and showed persistence of the biomaterial inside the experimental alveoli. At 14 and 30 days post-tooth extraction, particles surrounded by bone tissue were observed in the middle sector of the alveoli. The osteoconductive property of ABBM was demonstrated using the present experimental model of active osteogenesis, thus showing its usefulness as a bone substitute. Persistence of the particles at the studied experimental time points did not affect post-tooth extraction bone healing.

Las dimensiones del hueso alveolar que rodea a la pieza dentaria, no se mantienen después de la exodoncia. Este hecho seria consecuencia del proceso de remodelado óseo y del requerimiento biomecánico. La utilización de biomateriales como sustitutos óseos en los alveolos, facilitan o promueven la reparación ósea, independientemente que se haya producido traumatismo de las estructuras óseas durante la maniobra quirúrgica. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar la efectividad de una matriz ósea esponjosa anorgánica (MOEA) como sustituto óseo, en un modelo experimental de reparación ósea en el alveolo post-extracción en ratas. Se realizo el estudio radiográfico en los distintos tiempos experimentales: 7, 14 y 30 dias, evidenciando la persistencia del biomaterial. A los 14 y 30 días post-exodoncia se evidenciaron las partículas rodeadas de tejido óseo en el sector medio del alveolo. Es importante destacar que la utilización de (MOEA), como sustituto óseo en el alveolo post-exodoncia de rata, evidencio su capacidad osteoconductiva. La persistencia de las partículas del biomaterial en los tiempos estudiados no interfirió en la reparación ósea.

Histomorphometric evaluation of the effect of bovine collagen granules on bone healing. An experimental study in rats.

Collagen materials have been utilized in medicine and dentistry because of their proven biocompatibility and capability of promoting wound healing. The aim of the present experimental study was to perform a histomorphometric evaluation of the effect of bovine collagen granules on post-extraction alveolar wound healing in rats. Twenty male Wistar rats were submitted to bilateral extraction of the first lower molars under ketamine/xylazine anesthesia according to the technique previously described by Guglielmotti and Cabrini. Sterile Bovine collagen granules of approximately 80 +/- 10 microm (Membracel G, Lab. Celina, Buenos Aires) were hydrated with saline solution and placed into the right mesial socket (experimental side) with gentle pressure, completely filling the site. The contralateral sockets were considered as the control side. Sutures were not performed. After surgery neither special diet nor antibiotics were given. The rats were fed rat chow and water ad libitum. All the animals were killed on the 30th day following surgery by ether overdose. The jaws were dissected, radiographed, decalcified, and embedded in paraffin. Sections were obtained at the level of the first molar mesial socket in a buccolingual orientation and stained with hematoxylin-eosin. The trabecular area and volume density of trabecular bone were measured histomorphometrically. The trabecular area was greater in alveoli treated with collagen granules than in control alveoli (P<0.05). Values of volume density of trabecular bone were greater in experimental than in control sockets (P<0.05). This experimental study provides evidence for the use of bovine collagen granules as bone grafting material, as a therapeutic alternative to fill postextraction sockets.