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In situ effect of CPP-ACP chewing gum upon erosive enamel loss

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (3), 2017
Abstract Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) is able to increase salivary calcium and phosphate levels at an acidic pH. Previous studies demonstrated that a CPP-ACP chewing gum was able to enhance the re-hardening of erosion lesions, but could not diminish enamel hardness loss. Th...

Cell proliferation markers at the invasive tumor front of oral squamous cell carcinoma: comparative analysis in relation to clinicopathological parameters of patients

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (3), 2017
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the number of AgNORs per nucleus and the expression of Ki-67 at the tumor invasion front (TIF) in relation to clinical parameters (TNM), TIF classification and the prognosis of oral squamous cell carcinomas in an Uruguayan population. Material and Methods This study wa...

A forensic identification case and DPid - can it be a useful tool?

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (3), 2017
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to show DPid as an important tool of potential application to solve cases with dental prosthesis, such as the forensic case reported, in which a skull, denture and dental records were received for analysis. Material and Methods Human identification is stil...

Effectiveness of various irrigation protocols for the removal of calcium hydroxide from artificial standardized grooves

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (3), 2017
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of laser-activated irrigation (LAI), XP-endo Finisher, CanalBrush, Vibringe, passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), and conventional syringe irrigation systems on the removal of calcium hydroxide (CH) from simulated root canal irregu...

Misfit and fracture load of implant-supported monolithic crowns in zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (3), 2017
Abstract Zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate (ZLS) is a ceramic that promises to have better mechanical properties than other materials with the same indications as well as improved adaptation and fracture strength. Objective In this study, marginal and internal misfit and fracture load with and witho...

Clinical trial for evaluation of Ricinus communis and sodium hypochlorite as denture cleanser

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (3), 2017
Abstract The development of opportunistic infections due to poor denture hygiene conditions justified the search for effective hygiene protocols for controlling denture biofilm. Objective This study evaluated Ricinus communis and sodium hypochlorite solutions in terms of biofilm removal ability, remiss...

Gender relations and differences between gratitude and personality in university students of lima-peru

Psychol. av. discip; 11 (1), 2017
Abstract This study established the relation between gratitude and personality of Peruvian university students residing in Lima; throughout a descriptive correlational design. The sample was composed/conformed by 200 university students living in Lima and it was used the Gratitude Scale developed by Alar...

Cuestionario de efectividad de la psicoterapia outcome questionnaire. validación en muestra clínica colombiana

Psychol. av. discip; 11 (1), 2017
Resumen Establecer las propiedades estructurales y psicométricas del OQ-45.2 e identificar la sensibilidad al cambio y diferencias según género. Método: se realizó en población clínica, participaron 214 consultantes (111 hombres y 103 mujeres), Instrumento: Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45.2). Resulta...

Validity of self-reported anthropometry in adult Mexican women

Salud pública Méx; 59 (3), 2017
Abstract: Objective: To compare direct and self-reported anthropometry in Mexican women. Materials and methods: Women aged 30-72 years, participating in the Mexican Teachers' Cohort, completed a questionnaire with their anthropometric data in 2006-2008. After eleven months (median time), technicians p...

Stature Estimate by the Upper Arch: Carrea´s Method Modified

The Carrea's index is an alternative to estimate the human stature. However, in cases when the jaw is affected, this technique becomes impracticable. Expanding the use of the Carrea's index, by extending it to the upper elements, would increase the chances of the method, especially in cases when only the...