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Limitation of diagnostic value of cone-beam CT in detecting apical root isthmuses

J. appl. oral sci; 28 (), 2020
Abstract Isthmuses are reported as common anatomic complexities in teeth often associated with failures in endodontic treatment. They should be considered before starting treatment and a preoperative computed tomography scan (CT) may demonstrate these complexities. Objective To assess the diagnostic val...

Evaluation of the physical and antifungal effects of chlorhexidine diacetate incorporated into polymethyl methacrylate

J. appl. oral sci; 28 (), 2020
Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the physical properties and antifungal activities of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) acrylic resins after the incorporation of chlorhexidine diacetate salt (CDA). Methodology: First, acrylic resin specimens were fabricated with Vipi Cor® and DuraLay® resins with an...

Effect of a calcium hydroxide-based intracanal medicament containing N-2-methyl pyrrolidone as a vehicle against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm

J. appl. oral sci; 28 (), 2020
Abstract This study investigated the effect of a calcium hydroxide (CH) paste (CleaniCal®) containing N-2-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) as a vehicle on Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) biofilms compared with other products containing saline (Calasept Plus™) or propylene glycol (PG) (Calcipex II®). ...

Gingival recession treatment with concentrated growth factor membrane: a comparative clinical trial

J. appl. oral sci; 28 (), 2020
Abstract Objective This clinical trial sought to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of concentrated growth factor (CGF) and compare it with connective tissue graft (CTG) with coronally advanced flap (CAF) in the treatment of Miller Class I gingival recessions (GR). Methodology This split-mouth study...

Evidences of Validity of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale - DERS

Abstract Emotional regulation is a recent construct with few adapted instruments in Brazil capable of measuring it. This study aimed to find evidences of content validity, internal consistency and reliability of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) for the Brazilian context. The participan...

Training Needs Measure for Health Care of the LGBT+ Public

Abstract Inadequate and ineffective care provided by health professionals to the LGBT+ public can cause countless damages to those who demand care. An alternative to improve the service provided is to promote training actions for professionals that should be initiated by the Training Needs Analysis (TNA)...

Evaluation of the effect of topical and systemic ozone application in periodontitis: an experimental study in rats

J. appl. oral sci; 28 (), 2020
Abstract Objective: The goal of the present study was to determine the effect of systemic and topical ozone application on alveolar bone loss (ABL) by evaluating the effect of Hypoxia-inducible factor −1 alpha (HIF-1-α) and receptor activator of NF-kB ligand (RANKL)-positive cells on histopat...

Influence of alumina air-abrasion for highly translucent partially stabilized zirconia on flexural strength, surface properties, and bond strength of resin cement

J. appl. oral sci; 28 (), 2020
Abstract Objective This study aims to evaluate the influence of different air-abrasion pressures and subsequent heat treatment on the flexural strength, surface roughness, and crystallographic phases of highly translucent partially stabilized zirconia (Y-PSZ), and on the tensile bond strength of resin ...

Validação psicométrica do general comfort questionnaire em renais crônicos hemodialíticos

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar as propriedades psicométricas do General Comfort Questionnaire, versão Brasileira. Métodos Estudo metodológico. Participaram 260 pacientes renais crônicos submetidos a aplicação do General Comfort Questionnaire, versão Brasileira, submetido a análise fatorial explorat...

Validade e confiabilidade do questionário de avaliação multidimensional após o infarto do miocárdio

Objetivou-se avaliar as evidências de confiabilidade e a validade do questionário de Avaliação Multidimensional de Qualidade de Vida em pacientes após o infarto do miocárdio. Estudo metodológico. A confiabilidade foi verificada por meio da análise da consistência interna e pelo teste-reteste (α...