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Gastric and renal effects of COX-2 selective and non-selective NSAIDs in rats receiving low-dose aspirin therapy

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The consumption of low-dose aspirin (LDA) to prevent cardiovascular disease continues to increase worldwide. Consequently, the number of chronic LDA users seeking dental procedures that require complementary acute anti-inflammatory medication has also grown. Considering the lack of literature ev...

Clinical effect of photodynamic therapy on primary carious dentin after partial caries removal

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract This study was conducted to assess the clinical effect of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in the decontamination of the deep dentin of deciduous molars submitted to partial removal of carious tissue. After cavity preparation, dentin samples were taken from the pulp wall of nineteen deciduous molars b...

Effect of Resveratrol on periodontal pathogens during experimental periodontitis in rats

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate the antibacterial effect of resveratrol against putative periodontal pathogens during the progression of experimental periodontitis in rats. Periodontitis was induced in rats in one of the first molars chosen to receive a ligature. Animals were assi...

Efficacy of two soft-bristle toothbrushes in plaque removal: a randomized controlled trial

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy in supragingival plaque removal of two soft-bristle toothbrushes. Seventy volunteers were allocated randomly to the Colgate Slim Soft or Curaprox CS5460 toothbrush grourps. At baseline appointment, volunteers underwent plaque examination using th...

Erosion and abrasion-inhibiting in situ effect of the Euclea natalensis plant of African regions

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract This study evaluated the effect of Euclea natalensis gel on the reduction of erosive wear with or without abrasion, in enamel and dentin. During two five-day experimental crossover phases, volunteers (n = 10) wore palatal devices containing human enamel and dentin blocks (E = 8 and D = 8). The g...

Effect of whitening dentifrices: a double-blind randomized controlled trial

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate tooth color changes (ΔE) and tooth sensitivity (TS) associated with whitening dentifrices. Sixty participants were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and then allocated to three groups (n = 20): Colgate Luminous White (G1), ...

Impact of mandibular conventional denture and overdenture on quality of life and masticatory efficiency

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The aim of this non-randomized controlled clinical trial was to evaluate the oral health-related quality of life and masticatory efficiency of patients rehabilitated with mandibular two-implant overdentures with immediate loading or conventional dentures. Fifty completely edentulous patients wea...

Classificações de intervenções e resultados de enfermagem em pacientes com feridas: mapeamento cruzado

Rev. gaúch. enferm; 37 (2), 2016
RESUMO Objetivo Realizar o mapeamento cruzado dos termos referentes às intervenções e aos resultados de enfermagem nos prontuários dos pacientes com feridas em comparação às classificações de intervenções e aos resultados de enfermagem. Método Pesquisa observacional, retrospectiva, realiz...

Effects of chlorhexidine varnish on caries during orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of chlorhexidine varnish on the reduction of caries incidence during fixed orthodontic treatment. The literature searches involved The Cochrane Library, Medline, Scopus, OpenSigle databases and manual...

Combined effect of end-rounded versus tapered bristles and a dentifrice on plaque removal and gingival abrasion

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract Two previous clinical studies evaluated the effect of end-rounded versus tapered bristles of soft manual brushes on the removal of plaque and gingival abrasion. However, the combined effect of an abrasive dentifrice on these outcomes has yet to be understood. The purpose of the present study was...