Results: 219

Do automotive window films affect drivers' safety by decreasing vision sensitivity? A Cross-sectional study

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 81 (), 2022
ABSTRACT Objective: To measure visual acuity in high contrast and low contrast sensitivities in different grades of visible light transmission films in three different positions (front, lateral and rear windows). Methods: Forty-four healthy volunteers between 30-75 y-o, with BCVA better than 0,5, were ...

Color and surface gloss stability of bis-acryl and resin composite after exposure to cigarette smoke

Braz. dent. sci; 25 (2), 2022
Objective: To evaluate color and surface gloss stability of bis-acryl resins and resin composites, submitted to artificial staining with cigarette smoke. Material and Methods: Specimens of each material were prepared (n=15). Two resin composites (GrandioSO [RCG], Filtek Supreme [RCZ]) and five bis-acryl ...

Effect of delayed light-curing on solubility, color stability, and opacity of Fuji II LC glass ionomer cement: original article

Braz. dent. sci; 25 (2), 2022
Objective: Resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI) cements are among the commonly used restorative materials in low stress-bearing areas and also for temporary restorations. The competition between acid-base reactions and light polymerization reactions in delayed curing of RMGIs can affect their physical and...

Force decay and discoloration of thermoplastic and thermoset orthodontic elastomeric chains

Braz. dent. sci; 25 (1), 2022
Objective: Elastomeric chains are commonly used to apply force for orthodontic dental movements. However, force decay and discoloration are two important weak points of these materials. The present study intended to compare the force decay and color stability of different types of elastomeric chains. Mat...

The Effect of Coloring Beverages on Color Stability of Hybrid Ceramics with Different Surface Treatments

ABSTRACT Objective To assess the effects of coloring beverages on the color stability of two types of hybrid ceramics with different surface treatments. Material and Methods 180 specimens of two hybrid ceramics (Vita Enamic and Mazic Duro) and a feldspathic ceramic (Vita Mark II) were prepared (n=60 in...

Os efeitos do racismo na saúde mental das militantes negras do MMNDS

Psicol. ciênc. prof; 42 (), 2022
A presente produção versa sobre as consequências do racismo na saúde mental das mulheres negras integrantes do Movimento de Mulheres Dandara do Sisal (MMNDS), atuante no Território do Sisal, na Bahia. A intersecção de raça e gênero fomentou a organização do movimento, já que o gênero influi ...

Consensos em discursos sobre a violência policial: o posicionamento de estudantes universitários

Psicol. ciênc. prof; 42 (), 2022
Este artigo teve como objetivo analisar se a cor da pele do imigrante (negro ou branco) influencia as justificativas para a tomada de posição frente a uma situação de violência policial cuja vítima era um imigrante suspeito de tráfico de drogas. Participaram do estudo 300 estudantes universitário...

Retinografia como forma de rastreio de retinopatia diabética em hospital terciário do Sistema Único de Saúde

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 81 (), 2022
RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar o impacto da triagem de retinopatia diabética de paciente diabéticos realizada com retinografia colorida. Métodos Estudo retrospectivo, de caráter descritivo, avaliando laudos de retinografias realizadas desde a implementação do protocolo da triagem de retinopatia diabé...

Superficial effects of different finishing and polishing systems on the surface roughness and color change of resin-based CAD/CAM Blocks

Odovtos (En línea); 23 (3), 2021
ABSTRACT: CAD/CAM blocks are widely used in dental restorations around the world. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different polishing and finishing systems on surface roughness and color change of resin-based CAD/CAM blocks. In this study, material samples of 2×7×12mm were prepared. In t...

Effect of whitening mouth rinses on the chemical and physical properties of a nanofilled composite

Braz. j. oral sci; 20 (), 2021
Aim: This study analyzed the effect of whitening mouth rinses on water sorption (WS), solubility (SL), color change, and surface roughness of a nanofilled composite. Whitening perceptibility and acceptability (WID) were also studied. Methods: Forty specimens of Filtek Z350XT, shade EA2 were produced and ...