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Standardization of a protocol for shotgun proteomic analysis of saliva

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Saliva contains numerous proteins and peptides, each of them carries a number of biological functions that are very important in maintaining the oral cavity health and also yields information about both local and systemic diseases. Currently, proteomic analysis is the basis for large-scale ident...

Effect of cavity preparation design and ceramic type on the stress distribution, strain and fracture resistance of CAD/CAM onlays in molars

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the cavity preparation and ceramic type on the stress distribution, tooth strain, fracture resistance and fracture mode of human molar teeth restored with onlays. Material and Methods Forty-eight molars were divided into four groups (n=12)...

Long-term microwaving of denture base materials: effects on dimensional, color and translucency stability

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract While the combined effect of microwave irradiation with cleansing solutions on denture base materials has been investigated, the effects of only using microwave irradiation and, more importantly, in a long-term basis, was not studied yet. Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the...

Caries lesion remineralization with fluoride toothpastes and chlorhexidine - effects of application timing and toothpaste surfactant

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Habitual toothbrushing with fluoridated toothpaste followed by rinsing with antibacterial mouthwashes is a method to maintain good oral hygiene and to diminish the occurrence and severity of dental caries and periodontal disease. However, our understanding of how antimicrobial agents in mouthwas...

Differential immunohistochemical expression of type I collagen and matrix metalloproteinase 2 among major salivary glands of young and geriatric mice

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Objective This study aimed to demonstrate the immunohistochemical changes associated with MMP-2 and type 1 collagen separately for the first time in the major salivary glands (the parotid, submaxillary, and sublingual glands) that occur with aging in mice. Material and Methods Fourteen Balb/...

Bioactive glass added to autogenous bone graft in maxillary sinus augmentation: a prospective histomorphometric, immunohistochemical, and bone graft resorption assessment

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to compare the bone resorption rate, histomorphometry and immunohistochemical findings of bioactive glass (Biogran; Biomet, Warsaw, IN, USA) mixed with autogenous bone grafts (1:1) and autogenous bone graft isolate in maxillary sinus elevation surgery. Mater...

Protocolo de avaliação da probabilidade de uso recreativo de rios e sua aplicação para análise de risco

Resumo Águas contaminadas representam um risco à saúde não somente pelo consumo direto, mas também pelo uso recreativo. Estratégias de análise de risco visam à redução dos casos de contaminação e devem incorporar as percepções e aceitação das pessoas em assumir riscos. Um método rápido ...

Plantas medicinais e fitoterápicos na Atenção Primária em Saúde: percepção dos profissionais

Resumo O Ministério da Saúde através da Política Nacional de Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (PNPIC) incentiva a oferta de Acupuntura, Homeopatia, Fitoterapia, Medicina Antroposófica e Termalismo no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Este estudo avaliou o perfil de prescrição/sugestão e cred...

Efecto agudo del consumo de yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) sobre el ritmo cardíaco en pacientes derivados para estudio Holter

Arch. cardiol. Méx; 88 (5), 2018
Resumen Introducción: El consumo de yerba mate (YM) (Ilex paraguariensis) es común en Sudamérica y se extiende a todo el mundo. Contiene muchas sustancias bioactivas que pueden ser beneficiosas. También existe la opinión de que puede tener efectos nocivos sobre el ritmo cardíaco, pero no encontra...

Determinación de fitoconstituyentes y evaluación de la actividad catártica en el extracto hidroalcohólico de Euphorbia huachanhana (huachangana)
Determination of phytoconstituents and evaluation of cathartic activity of Euphorbia huachanhana (Klotzsch & Garcke) Boiss (huachangana) hydroalcoholic extract

Objetivo. Determinar los fitoconstituyentes del extracto hidroalcohólico de Euphorbia huachanhana (Klotzsch & Garcke) Boiss (huachangana) y evaluar su actividad catártica. Materiales y métodos. Se elaboró un extracto hidroalcohólico con etanol al 70% (70:30) del tubérculo fresco de Euphorbia huacha...