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Stability of beta-titanium T-loop springs preactivated by gradual curvature

ABSTRACT Objective: Evaluate changes in the force system of T-Loop Springs (TLS) preactivated by curvature, due to stress relaxation. Methods: Ninety TLSs measuring 6 x 10 mm, produced out with 0.017 x 0.025-in TMA® wire and preactived by gradual curvature, were randomly distributed into nine groups ...

Plaque index and gingival index during rapid maxillary expansion of patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess, during rapid maxillary expansion, the plaque index (PI) and the gingival index (GI) of patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate(UCLP) using Hyrax (HX) or inverted mini-Hyrax (IMHX) rapid maxillary expanders (RME) considering patients' sex and age. Methods: PI (Quigl...

Compensatory Class III malocclusion treatment associated with mandibular canine extractions

ABSTRACT Skeletal Class III malocclusions are ideally treated with orthodontic-surgical approaches. However, if there are no significant soft tissue implications and the patient does not want to undergo orthognatic surgery, other treatment options may be considered. The current case report describes a co...

Efficiency of compensatory orthodontic treatment of mild Class III malocclusion with two different bracket systems

ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the efficiency of compensatory orthodontic treatment of patients with mild Class III malocclusion with two preadjusted bracket systems. Method: Fifty-six matched patients consecutively treated for mild Class III malocclusion through compensat...

Mirror therapy: A potential intervention for pain management

Summary The consequences of chronic pain and associated disabilities to the patient and to the health care system are well known. Medication is often the first treatment of choice for chronic pain, although side effects and high costs restrict long-term use. Inexpensive, safe and easy to self-administer ...

Frecuencia del síndrome metabólico y factores de riesgo en adultos con y sin diabetes mellitus e hipertensión arterial

Rev. salud pública; 19 (5), 2017
RESUMEN Objetivo Determinar la frecuencia y factores de riesgo para Síndrome Metabólico (SM) en adultos con Diabetes mellitus, hipertensión arterial y sin diabetes-hipertensión. Material y Métodos Se realizó un estudio transversal analítico en derechohabientes de ambos sexos y mayores de 20 año...

Enteroparasites in vegetables marketed in an ancient Brazilian city

Rev. salud pública; 19 (5), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective To assess contamination by enteroparasites in raw vegetables consumed in the city of São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Material and Methods Samples of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and parsley (Petrosolium sativum) were collected from six popular establishments, such as supermarkets a...

Avaliação do acesso à Estratégia Saúde da Família na perspectiva dos usuários no município de Santo Antônio de Jesus-Bahia, Brasil

Rev. salud pública; 19 (5), 2017
RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar o acesso à Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) no município de Santo Antônio de Jesus - BA, na perspectiva dos usuários. Métodos Estudo transversal com aplicação de questionários para amostra representativa de 430 usuários, cadastrados pelas 21 equipes de Saúde da Fam...

Experiencias de terapia ocupacional para la paz: aportes desde las regiones colombianas

Rev. salud pública; 19 (5), 2017
RESUMEN Objetivos Identificar y caracterizar las experiencias profesionales de terapia ocupacional en las regiones de Colombia, relacionadas con la superación del conflicto armado. Métodos Estudio descriptivo transversal, con la aplicación de una encuesta sobre experiencias profesionales en el confl...

Brotes de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos estudiados mediante técnicas moleculares

Rev. salud pública; 19 (5), 2017
RESUMEN Objetivo Aplicar una técnica de reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR) múltiple en tiempo real para la detección de Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes y Yersinia enterocolitica, como herramienta de apoyo diagnóstico en la vigilancia de brotes de enfermedad transmitida por alimentos....