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Aim: To investigate whether medical devices coated with a synthesized nanocomposite of poly(methylmethacrylate-co-dimethyl acrylamide) (PMMDMA) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) could improve their antibiofilm and antimicrobial activities. We also investigated the nanocomposite's safety. Materials & methods: The nanocomposite was synthesized and characterized using analytical techniques. Medical devices coated with the nanocomposite were evaluated for bacterial adhesion and hemolytic activity in vitro. Results: The nanocomposite formation was demonstrated with the incorporation of AgNPs into the polymer matrix. The nanocomposite proved to be nonhemolytic and significantly inhibited bacterial biofilm formation. Conclusion: The PMMDMA-AgNPs nanocomposite was more effective in preventing biofilm formation than PMMDMA alone and is a promising strategy for coating medical devices and reducing mortality due to hospital-acquired infections.

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Spherical or discoidal lipid polymer nanostructures bearing cationic charges successfully adsorb a variety of oppositely charged antigens (Ag) such as proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, or oligonucleotides. This report provides instructions for the preparation and physical characterization of four different cationic nanostructures able to combine and deliver antigens to the immune system: (1) dioctadecyl dimethylammonium bromide (DODAB) bilayer fragments (DODAB BF); (2) polystyrene sulfate (PSS) nanoparticles (NPs) covered with one cationic dioctadecyl dimethylammonium bromide bilayer (DODAB) named (PSS/DODAB); (3) cationic NPs of biocompatible polymer poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) prepared by emulsion polymerization of the methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer in the presence of DODAB BF (PMMA/DODAB NPs); (4) antigen NPs (NPs) where the cationic polymer poly(diallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride) (PDDA) directly combined at nontoxic and low dose with the antigen (Ag); when the oppositely charged model antigen is ovalbumin (OVA), NPs are named PDDA/OVA. These nanostructures provide adequate microenvironments for carrying and delivering antigens to the antigen-presenting cells of the immune system.

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PURPOSE: This systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro studies compared the prepolymerized acrylic resin used for CAD/CAM complete denture manufacturing versus the heat-polymerized acrylic resin for conventional complete dentures in terms of surface roughness, wettability, hardness and flexural strength. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An electronic search was performed in the PubMed, Embase, LILACS and Web of Science databases, without language or date restrictions. Gray literature and manual search tools were also used. The systematic review was carried out by two researchers independently, following the inclusion criteria: in vitro studies testing the CAD/CAM acrylic resin with a control group of heat-polymerized acrylic resin which compared at least one of the four material properties above. The meta-analysis was performed separately for each property, using a random effect model. RESULTS: Of the 914 studies found by means of search strategies, 698 were selected for the systematic review. After applying the eligibility criteria, only 17 articles were selected for the qualitative analysis in the systematic review; among these, 14 were included in the quantitative meta-analysis. The CAD/CAM prepolymerized acrylic resin in blocks had similar properties when compared to heat-polymerized acrylic resin in almost all outcome measures, with the exception of a statistically significant reduction in surface roughness. CONCLUSIONS: Based on the findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis, equally satisfactory results can be expected from dental prosthesis manufactured by the CAD/CAM system when compared to conventional ones, with the additional potential of reducing the pigmentation and attached microorganisms due to the reduced surface roughness of the prepolymerized resin.

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BACKGROUND: Autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants has been associated with different substances used for cosmetic purposes; for example, silicone, methylmethacrylate, autoimmune disorders and cancer. DISCUSSION: A 40-year-old man with a prior history of methylmethacrylate injection in the buttocks for aesthetic purposes 8 years ago, presented with deep venous thrombosis in the left leg 6 months ago, accompanied with inflammation, hardening, changes in colour, ulceration in the buttocks, arthritis, myalgias and fever. Weak and moderate lupus anticoagulant and low levels of anticardiolipin antibodies were present. Thoracoabdominal tomography showed hepatosplenomegaly and a pulmonary nodule, the biopsy of which showed chronic granulomatous inflammation. After a month, a new chest tomography showed multiple nodular pulmonary lesions. The new pulmonary biopsy showed a diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma which was treated with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone, and rituximab for four cycles, with good response of the autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome, but partial response of the diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. CONCLUSION: We describe the first case of seronegative antiphospholipid syndrome and lymphoma associated with methylmethacrylate in a patient with autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome.

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The insufficient radiopacity of dental adhesives applied under composite restorations makes the radiographic diagnosis of recurrent caries challenging. Consequently, the misdiagnosis may lead to unnecessary replacement of restorations. The aims of this study were to formulate experimental dental adhesives containing cerium dioxide (CeO2) and investigate the effects of different loadings of CeO2 on their radiopacity and degree of conversion for the first time. CeO2 was characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy, and laser diffraction for particle size analysis. Experimental dental adhesives were formulated with CeO2 as the inorganic filler with loadings ranging from 0.36 to 5.76 vol.%. The unfilled adhesive was used as a control. The studied adhesives were evaluated for dispersion of CeO2 in the polymerized samples, degree of conversion, and radiopacity. CeO2 presented a monoclinic crystalline phase, peaks related to Ce-O bonding, and an average particle size of around 16 µm. CeO2 was dispersed in the adhesive, and the addition of these particles increased the adhesives' radiopacity (p < 0.05). There was a significant decrease in the degree of conversion with CeO2 loadings higher than 1.44 vol.%. However, all materials showed a similar degree of conversion in comparison to commercially available adhesives. CeO2 particles were investigated for the first time as a promising compound to improve the radiopacity of the dental adhesives.

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This paper reports on the development of nanoparticles aiming at the in vitro controlled release of simvastatin (SVT). The nanoparticles were prepared by the nanoprecipitation method with polymers Eudragit® FS30D (EDGFS) or Eudragit® NE30D (EDGNE). EDGFS+SVT nanoparticles showed mean size of 148.8 nm and entrapment efficiency of 76.4%, whereas EDGNE+SVT nanoparticles showed mean size of 105.0 nm and entrapment efficiency of 103.2%. Infrared absorption spectra demonstrated that SVT incorporated into the polymer matrix, especially EDGNE. Similarly, the differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) curve presented no endothermic peak of fusion, indicating that the system is amorphous and the drug is not in the crystalline state. The maintenance of SVT in the amorphous state may favors its solubilization in the target release sites. In the in vitro dissolution assay, the SVT incorporated into the EDGFS+SVT nanoparticles showed a rapid initial release, which may be related to the pH of the dissolution medium used. Regarding the EDGNE+SVT nanoparticles, the in vitro release occurred in a bimodal behavior, i.e., an initial "burst" followed by a sustained delivery, with the kinetics of drug release following Baker-Lonsdale's mathematical model. All these features suggest the nanoparticulate system's potential to modulate SVT delivery and enhance its bioavailability.

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Background: This study was undertaken to analyze if different preparation and exposure periods of eluates from ocular prosthesis acrylic resin influence the cytotoxicity for conjunctival cells. Methods: Twenty-four acrylic resin specimens were divided, according to the period of eluate exposure to Chang conjunctival cells (24 and 72 hours). Eluates were prepared in four different ways: 24, 48, and 72 hours of resin specimen immersion in medium and 24 hours of immersion in water, followed by 24 hours of immersion in medium. MTT assay was used to evaluate the cytotoxic effect. The production of IL-1ß, IL-6, TNF-α, and chemokine macrophage inflammatory protein 1α was evaluated by ELISA, while the mRNA expression of type IV collagen (COL IV), transforming growth factor ß (TGF-ß), and matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) were evaluated by real-time RT-PCR technique. The statistical analysis was carried out using ANOVA with Bonferroni post-hoc test and the student's t-test (p < 0.05). Results: Significant quantities of IL-6 (4.594 pg/mL) and mRNA expression of COL IV (1.58) were verified at 72 hours of eluate exposure to cells, as compared to 24 hours. After the 72-hour exposure of eluates to cells, lower cell proliferation (88.4%) and higher IL-6 quantities (12.374 pg/mL), as well as mRNA expression of COL IV (2.21), TGF-ß (2.02), and MMP9 (5.75) were observed, which corresponded to 72 hours of a specimen immersed in medium. Conclusion: Longer periods of eluate preparation and exposure from the acrylic resin to cells are related to higher production of proinflammatory cytokines and extracellular matrix proteins.

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This study assessed the roughness of two injection-molded, thermoplastic materials used for denture bases compared with a polyamide material and compression molded Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) after the adjustment and re-polishing with either a laboratory protocol or a chair side protocol. Methods: Forty specimens, each of PMMA, Valplast, DuraFlex, Dura Cetal were fabricated and finished according to individual manufactures' instructions. These materials were adjusted with tungsten carbide (TC) burs to mimic gross adjustments, and then re-polished either on a lathe or bonded silicon carbide (B-SC). Following instrumentation, the specimens were assessed using contact profilometry and scanning electron microscopy. Two-factor ANOVA was used to determine significant differences in mean surface roughness (Ra and Rmax), with included factors being material type and re-polishing regimen. Results: Mean Ra values ranged from 0.26 (DuraFlex control) to 1.82 (Valplast adjusted with TC burs). Mean Rmax values ranged from 1.88 (Dura Flex control) to 13.76 (Valplast adjusted with TC burs). Two-factor ANOVA revealed that interaction of both factors was significant (p < 0.05) for Ra and Rmax. There was a statistically significant increase in both Ra (p < 0.05) and Rmax (p < 0.05) for all material types following the gross adjustment. With the exception of DuraFlex, re-polishing of samples that were previously adjusted with TC burs, on the dental lathe produced surfaces that were comparable to control samples. Conclusion: Adjustment of DuraFlex should be kept to a minimum since the adjustment produced the significant surface detriment that could not be corrected with either of the polishing regimens.

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BACKGROUND: In cases where autologous bone graft reconstruction is not possible (such as comminuted fractures, bone graft reabsorption, or infection) and the use of synthetic material is required, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) use is a safe and efficient solution. Studies comparing the incidence of postoperative complications between autologous and synthetic cranioplasty are heterogeneous, not allowing a conclusion of which is the best material for skull defects reconstruction. Current medical literature lacks prospective well-delineated studies with long-term follow-up that analyze the impact of antibiotic use in PMMA cranial reconstruction of moderate and large defects. METHODS: A prospective series of patients, who underwent cranioplasty reconstruction with PMMA impregnated with antibiotic, were followed for 2 years. Authors collected data regarding demographic status, clinical conditions, surgical information, and its complications. RESULTS: A total of 58 patients completed full follow-up with a mean group age of 40 years and a male predominance (77%). Major complications that required surgical management were identified in 5 patients, and 10 patients evolved with minor complications. Postoperative surgical site infection incidence was 3.2%. CONCLUSION: The infection rate in patients submitted to PMMA flap cranioplasty impregnated with antibiotic is significantly inferior comparing to the data described in medical literature. A lower infection incidence impacts secondary endpoints such as minimizing surgical morbidity, mortality, hospitalization period, and, consequently, costs.

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O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar o efeito degradante da saliva artificial e do ácido lático sobre diferentes cimentos resinosos fotopolimerizáveis e avaliar os efeitos citotóxicos dos extratos da degradação em saliva artificial sobre fibroblastos Balb/c 3T3 de ratos. Os cimentos Variolink II (base), AllCem Veneer e RelyX Veneer foram testados. Para caracterização microestrutural destes materiais, análise termogravimétrica (TGA), cálculo do grau de conversão (GC) e análise da distribuição granulométrica das partículas de carga, foram realizados. O GC foi calculado utilizando-se a espectroscopia infravermelha por transformada de Fourier (FTIR). Dez amostras de cada cimento foram construídas em matriz teflon (0,5 mm x 5 mm) e fotoativadas pelo diodo emissor de luz (LED) Elipar S10 (3M ESPE). Após obtenção dos espectros FTIR iniciais (24h após a fotopolimerização), 5 amostras de cada cimento foram, individualmente, imersas em 10 ml de saliva artificial (pH = 7,0) e outras 5 em 10 ml de solução de ácido lático (pH = 4,0), por 18 dias, a 37°C. Depois, as amostras foram submetidas a novas análises espectroscópicas FTIR, sob as mesmas condições iniciais, e posteriormente, seus espectros foram comparados qualitativamente aos obtidos antes do processo de degradação. A viabilidade celular de fibroblastos 3T3, frente aos possíveis efeitos citotóxicos dos resíduos dos cimentos livres na solução de saliva artificial após 18 dias de degradação, foi testada através da redução do brometo de dimetiltiazol-difeniltetrazólico (MTT). As culturas foram expostas aos extratos salivares por 24h e 72h. Células controle foram expostas à solução de saliva artificial pura. Dados foram submetidos a ANOVA e teste Tukey. Os resultados demonstraram maior conteúdo de partículas de carga significante ao cimento Variolink II (65,86%±0,17; p<0,05) quando comparado aos cimentos RelyX Veneer (62,29%±0,30) e AllCem Veneer (62,15%±37,84); distribuição granulométrica trimodal aos cimentos Variolink II (0,2 ­ 3,3µm) e RelyX Veneer (0,6 ­ 29µm), e monomodal ao AllCem Veneer (1 ­ 4,1µm); maior GC ao cimento AllCem Veneer (71,23%±5,53; p<0,05), enquanto RelyX Veneer (66,00%±6,84) e Variolink II (62,24%±2,45) não diferiram entre si (p=0,1306). A solução de ácido lático contribuiu para maiores alterações sobre o conteúdo inorgânico do cimento Variolink II, porém este material demonstrou maior degradação polimérica após imersão em saliva artificial. O cimento RelyX Veneer degradou tanto em saliva artificial quanto em ácido lático, não havendo diferenças em relação à solução degradante. O cimento AllCem Veneer não revelou degradação química após imersão em ambos os meios testados. Em 24h de exposição, os resíduos do cimento AllCem Veneer garantiram a maior viabilidade celular para fibroblastos 3T3 (90,0±6,3), enquanto os do cimento Variolink II a menor (7,43±0,17). Após 72h de exposição, todos os extratos salivares ofereceram citotoxicidades importantes aos fibroblastos. Concluiu-se que os cimentos resinosos avaliados são passíveis de sofrerem degradação em condições que simulam o ambiente oral. Existiu uma relação direta entre degradação química dos cimentos resinosos e efeitos citotóxicos in vitro a fibroblastos 3T3.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the degradation of different light-activated resin cements after aging in artificial saliva and lactic acid solutions, and the in vitro cytotoxicity of salivary extracts obtained from the resin cements degradation on mouse fibroblast (Balb/c 3T3). The resin cements Variolink II, AllCem Veneer and RelyX Veneer were tested. For microstructure characterization, TGA, degree of conversion (DC) and granulometric distribution of filler particles were employed. The DC was calculated from baseline FTIR spectra obtained from uncured and cured samples of each resin cement. These samples were development on teflon mold (0.5 mm x 5.0 mm) and photoactivated by a LED (Elipar S10; 3M ESPE). After baseline FTIR spectra obtaining, 5 samples of each cement were immersed in 10 ml of artificial saliva (pH = 7.0) and the others 5 samples were immersed in 10 ml of lactic acid solution (pH = 4.0), individually, for 18 days, at 37°C. Then, the samples were submitted to new FTIR analyzes, at the same anterior conditions, and their new spectra were compared with the baselines by qualitative FTIR method. The cell viability of 3T3 fibroblast was evaluated of MTT test. The cells were exposed to salivary extracts for 24 h and 72 h. Control cells were exposed to pure artificial saliva solution. The data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey's test. The results revealed significant higher mass percentage of filler particles for Variolink II (65.86%±0.17; p<0.05) when compared with RelyX Veneer (62.29%±0.30) and AllCem Veneer (62.15%±37.84); trimodal granulometric distribution for Variolink II (0.2 ­ 3.3 µm) and RelyX Veneer (0.6 ­ 29.0 µm), and monomodal distribution for AllCem Veneer (1.0 ­ 4.1 µm); significant higher baseline DC for AllCem Veneer (71.23%; p<0,05), while RelyX Veneer (66.00%±6.84) and Variolink II (62.24%±2.45) were not different from each other (p=0.1306). The lactic acid solution contributed to higher changes of the inorganic matrix for Variolink II cement. However, this cement revealed more polymeric degradation after aging in artificial saliva when compared with lactic acid solution. RelyX Veneer had chemical degradation in both solutions. AllCem Veneer not showed any chemical degradation after aging in both solutions. Within 24 h of exposure, the chemical wastes of the AllCem Veneer cement guaranteed the higher cell viability to 3T3 fibroblasts (90.0±6.30) and there was no difference with the control group (80.3±8.70). The chemical wastes of the Variolink II cement guaranteed the smaller cell viability at the same time (7.43±0.17). After 72 h of exposure, all salivary extracts, except for control group, caused important cytotoxic effects to 3T3 fibroblasts. Then, the resin cements evaluated in this study can suffer chemical degradation under conditions that simulate the oral environment. There was a direct relationship between chemical degradation and in vitro cytotoxicity.

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Guias cirúrgicos confeccionados em resina acrílica são dispositivos importantes na transposição de planejamento cirúrgico no transoperatório. É obrigatório a todo dispositivo que entrará em contato direto com a ferida cirúrgica que esteja esterilizado para garantir padrões ideais de assepsia e antissepsia no campo operatório. Equipamentos que empregam o plasma de peróxido de hidrogênio para esterilização estão ganhando cada vez mais as centrais de esterilização dos hospitais. Propusemo-nos a verificar, preliminarmente, em um estudo in vitro, se corpos de prova em resina acrílica em formato similar a guias cirúrgicos odontológicos podem sofrer alteração dimensional linear após processo de esterilização por plasma de peróxido de hidrogênio. 45 corpos de prova foram confeccionados em resina acrílica em três espessuras: 1.5mm, 3.0mm e 5.0mm. Foram submetidos à esterilização por plasma de peróxido de hidrogênio por igual período de tempo e temperatura. Imagens dos corpos de prova antes e após o processo foram obtidas digitalmente e formatadas por meio de um programa de computador que permitiu analisar alterações lineares. Os resultados mostraram que apenas os dispositivos de 1.5mm não sofreram alterações lineares estatisticamente significativas. Nos dispositivos acrílicos mais espessos, as alterações foram mais significativas. Estudos tridimensionais são necessários para verificar se essas interferências podem ter importância clínica.

Resin surgical stent is an important device to transfer pre surgical planning to the operative moment of a dental implant or an orthognatic surgery. To guarantee asepsis and anti sepsis, it is undeniable that, this critical material has to be sterile once it will be directly in contact with surgical wound. Since the nineties, hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization equipments have gaining hospital centers for sterilization of materials that are sensible to heat but literature is rare about testing the performance of those devices after that sterilization process. The aim of this preliminary in vitro study is to verify if acrylic specimens shaped as dental stents undergo linear dimensions changes after peroxide hydrogen plasma sterilization process. 45 acrylic specimens were made in three different thicknesses: 1.5mm, 3.0mm and 5.0 mm. Specimens underwent sterilization employing peroxide hydrogen plasma for equal time and temperature. Digital images were kept from the specimens before and after the sterilization process and were analyzed by digital software comparing three linear dimensions in each specimen. The results showed that only 1.5mm specimens did not underwent significant linear extent changes. Tridimensional studies are necessary to conclude that those interferences are clinically important.

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Os traumas que resultam em fraturas ósseas, principalmente as cominutivas, têm uma importância muito grande na rotina clínico-cirúrgica veterinária e humana. Foi realizada falha segmentar de 6mm na região metafisária medial da tíbia esquerda de 12 coelhos, a qual foi preenchida com implante constituído de matriz óssea mineralizada heteróloga fragmentada e metilmetacrilato, preservados em glicerina (98%) para a sua reconstrução. Foi realizada avaliação morfológica e radiológica aos 30, 60, 90 e 120 dias e observou-se a incorporação do implante ao leito receptor, em 100% dos casos, mostrando ser biologicamente compatível, pois promoveu a reparação das falhas ósseas, sem sinais de infecção, migração e/ou rejeição, sendo uma opção de substituto para preencher defeitos ósseos.

The traumas that result in bone fractures, especially comminuted, have high importance in veterinary and human surgical routine. A 6mm of segmental defect was performed at the medial metaphyseal region of the left tibia of 12 rabbits and an association of fragmented heterologue mineralized bone matrix and methylmethacrylate conserved in glycerin (98%) was used as a graft to fill the bone defect. To evaluate the procedure morphological and radiological exams were performed after 30, 60, 90 and 120 days. There was gradual integration of the bone graft in the receptor bed in 100% of the cases showing that the material is biologically compatible as it promotes bone defect reparation without signs of infection, migration and/or rejection and can be considered one more option to be used as a substitute to fill bone defects.

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Os traumas que resultam em fraturas ósseas, principalmente as cominutivas, têm uma importância muito grande na rotina clínico-cirúrgica veterinária e humana. Foi realizada falha segmentar de 6mm na região metafisária medial da tíbia esquerda de 12 coelhos, a qual foi preenchida com implante constituído de matriz óssea mineralizada heteróloga fragmentada e metilmetacrilato, preservados em glicerina (98%) para a sua reconstrução. Foi realizada avaliação morfológica e radiológica aos 30, 60, 90 e 120 dias e observou-se a incorporação do implante ao leito receptor, em 100% dos casos, mostrando ser biologicamente compatível, pois promoveu a reparação das falhas ósseas, sem sinais de infecção, migração e/ou rejeição, sendo uma opção de substituto para preencher defeitos ósseos.(AU)

The traumas that result in bone fractures, especially comminuted, have high importance in veterinary and human surgical routine. A 6mm of segmental defect was performed at the medial metaphyseal region of the left tibia of 12 rabbits and an association of fragmented heterologue mineralized bone matrix and methylmethacrylate conserved in glycerin (98%) was used as a graft to fill the bone defect. To evaluate the procedure morphological and radiological exams were performed after 30, 60, 90 and 120 days. There was gradual integration of the bone graft in the receptor bed in 100% of the cases showing that the material is biologically compatible as it promotes bone defect reparation without signs of infection, migration and/or rejection and can be considered one more option to be used as a substitute to fill bone defects.(AU)

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Por lo general las mejores opciones de rehabilitación para el paciente hemimandibulectomizado quedan fuera del alcance del poder adquisitivo de la mayoría de ellos, esto hace que el abordaje reconstructivo protésico- quirúrgico para éstos se tenga que restringir al uso de materiales más accesibles tales como el clavo de Kirschner y las prótesis inmediatas de metilmetacrilato, siendo estas últimas las más recomendables por su bajo costo, fácil manejo, por evitar la rotación mandibular y por prevenir la atrofia de los tejidos blandos. Se reporta el caso clínico de un paciente masculino de 25 años de edad el cual ingreso al Servicio de Oncología del Hospital General de México debido a la presencia de un aumento de volumen en el área correspondiente al ángulo mandibular izquierdo, diagnosticándose microscópicamente como un tumor mixto maligno (diagnóstico histopatológico final). Se decidió hacer la hemimandibulectomía de la zona involucrada, con reconstrucción del segmento óseo perdido mediante la colocación de una prótesis inmediata implantada confeccionada con metilmetacrilato de metilo termocurable, la cual fue fijada con alambre para osteosínteis aproximadamente a 3 y 6 milímetros por arriba de la cortical inferior mandibular en ambos bordes de sección.

In general terms, the best rehabilitation options for patients previously subjected to hemi-mandibulectomy are far beyond their financial possibilities. For this reason surgical-prosthetic reconstructive approach is mainly restricted to the use of more affordable materials such as Kirschner wire and methyl-methacrylate immediate prostheses. The latter are widely recommended due to their low cost, ease of handling, and because they prevent soft tissue atrophy. A clinical case is reported in this article: 25 year old male patient seeking treatment at the Oncology Service of the Hospital General de Mexico (Mexico's General Hospital) due to the presence of a volume increase in the area of the left mandibular angle. Microscopic analysis revealed presence of mixed malign tumor ( final histopathological diagnosis). It was decided to perform hemi-mandibulectomy of involved area, with reconstruction of lost bone segment by means of positioning an immediate methyl methacrylate prosthesis (thermosetting methyl). The prosthesis was fixated with osteosynthesis wire at both resection margins, at 3 mm above the cortex.

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OBJECTIVES: Residual methyl methacrylate (MMA) may leach from the acrylic resin denture bases and have adverse effects on the oral mucosa. This in vitro study evaluated and correlated the effect of the leaching residual MMA concentrations ([MMA]r) on in vitro cytotoxicity of L-929 fibroblasts. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 144 heat-polymerized acrylic resin specimens were fabricated using 4 different polymerization cycles: (1) at 74ºC for 9 h, (2) at 74ºC for 9 h and terminal boiling (at 100ºC) for 30 min, (3) at 74ºC for 9 h and terminal boiling for 3 h, (4) at 74ºC for 30 min and terminal boiling for 30 min. Specimens were eluted in a complete cell culture medium at 37ºC for 1, 2, 5 and 7 days. [MMA]r in eluates was measured using high-performance liquid chromatography. In vitro cytotoxicity of eluates on L-929 fibroblasts was evaluated by means of cell proliferation using a tetrazolium salt XTT (sodium 3´-[1-phenyl-aminocarbonyl)-3,4-tetrazolium]bis(4-methoxy-6-nitro)benzenesulphonic acid) assay. Differences in [MMA]r of eluates and cell proliferation values between polymerization cycles were statistically analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis, Friedman and Dunn's multiple comparison tests. The correlation between [MMA]r of eluates and cell proliferation was analyzed by Pearson's correlation test (p<0.05). RESULTS: [MMA]r was significantly (p<0.001) higher in eluates of specimens polymerized with cycle without terminal boiling after elution of 1 and 2 days. Cell proliferation values for all cycles were significantly (p<0.01) lower in eluates of 1 day than those of 2 days. The correlation between [MMA]r and cell proliferation values was negative after all elution periods, showing significance (p<0.05) for elution of 1 and 2 days. MMA continued to leach from acrylic resin throughout 7 days and leaching concentrations markedly reduced after elution of 1 and 2 days. CONCLUSION: Due to reduction of leaching residual MMA concentrations, use of terminal boiling in the polymerization process for at least 30 min and water storage of the heat-polymerized denture bases for at least 1 to 2 days before denture delivery is clinically recommended for minimizing the residual MMA and possible cytotoxic effects.

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OBJETIVO: Os autores estudam as características do fio de poliéster (ethibond) após o contato com o metilmetacrilato (cimento ortopédico) no laboratório de resistência de materiais. MÉTODOS: Avaliam a força necessária para a ruptura bem como a elasticidade e a deformidade provocadas durante a tração no aparelho Instron 4482. Realizam análise estatística através do teste "t-student". RESULTADOS: Não encontram diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos estudados. CONCLUSÃO: Concluem que o contato do metilmetacrilato com o poliéster não acarreta mudanças na suas propriedades elásticas e de resistência à tração.

OBJECTIVE: The authors studied the physical properties of polyester thread (ethibond) following methyl methacrylate contact in a biomechanics laboratory. METHODS: Strain at rupture, elasticity and traction deformity were evaluated using an Instron 4482 machine. The student-t test was used for the statistical analysis. RESULTS: There were no statistical differences between the two groups. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that methy metacrylate contact with polyester does not affect its elastic properties and traction resistance.

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Adhesion failure between silicone resilient liner materials and denture base resin is a common problem found in clinical practice. Bond failure results in localized unhygienic conditions at the debonded regions and causes functional failure of the prosthesis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the tensile bond strength of 2 resilient liners (auto-polymerized silicone - Permafix® and heat-polymerized silicone - Permaflex®) under the influence of a residual monomer methylmethacrylate ([MMA]R) concentration. Two polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) specimens were prepared by implementing brass dies by means of a 3 mm thick spacer in a denture flask. Specimens (20 X 10 X 3 mm) were made by processing the resilient liners against the polymerized PMMA blocks. After polymerization, the brass spacer was removed from the mold, the PMMAblocks were trimmed, and the bonding surfaces were smoothed. The PMMA blocks were placed back into the molds and resilient liners were packed into the space provided by the brass spacer, followed by trial packing and polymerization according to manufacturer instructions. Twenty specimens...

Falha na união entre reembasadores resilientes de silicone e base acrílica da prótese é um problema encontrado na prática clínica. A falha na união resulta em condições anti-higiênicas localizadas em regiões que apresentam descolamento, além de causar perda de função das próteses. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a resistência de união de 2 reembasadores resilientes de silicone (autopolimerizável - Permafix® and termopolimerizável - Permaflex®) sob a influência da concentração do monômero residual metilmetacrilato ([MMA]R). Duas amostras de polimetilmetacrilato (PMMA) foram obtidas por meio da inclusão de matrizes metálicas separadas por um espaçador com 3mm de espessura em mufla. As amostras (20 X 10 X 3 mm) foram obtidas processando o material resiliente contra os blocos de PMMA polimerizados. Após a polimerização, removeu-se o espaçador, submeteram-se os blocos ao processo de acabamento, sendo as superfícies de união alisadas. Os blocos foram recolocados no molde e o material resiliente condensado no local...

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The ocular globe was eviscerated in 32 Wistar rats, divided in four groups (A, B, C, D) of eight animals each. Acrylic resin prosthesis was implanted into the corneoscleral membrane in five animals of each group. The other three did not receive the prosthesis. The methylmetacrylate sphere was manufactured and autoclaved. The animals from A, B, C and D groups were euthanized at 7, 15, 30 and 90 days after surgery, in the same order, and the orbital content was submitted to histopathological examination. A granulomatous inflammatory response surrounded the prosthesis and inflammatory edema in the cornea was observed mainly in the animals of A and B groups. The volume of the anophthalmic cavity was replaced in all animals that received the prosthesis, but not in the animals that did not received it. It was concluded that intraocular prosthesis of acrylic resin is a cosmetic alternative for correction of the defect produced by the lost of the ocular globe.

Foram eviscerados os globos oculares esquerdos de 32 ratos, linhagem Wistar, divididos em quatro grupos (A, B, C, D) constituídos, cada um, de cinco testemunhas e três controles. Nos animais-testemunha introduziu-se, dentro da capa córneo-escleral, uma esfera de resina acrílica (metilmetacrilato), previamente confeccionada e esterilizada por autoclavagem, ao passo que nos controles a cavidade eviscerada foi mantida sem prótese. Os ratos dos grupos A, B, C e D foram sacrificados respectivamente aos 7, 15, 30 e 90 dias de pós-operatório, quando os conteúdos orbitários esquerdos foram exenterados e preparados para o exame histopatológico. Observou-se que os animais-testemunha tiveram resposta inflamatória do tipo tecido de granulação ao redor da prótese de cavidade, com edema inflamatório da córnea especialmente nos grupos A e B, quando se iniciou a regressão da inflamação aguda. A cavidade orbitária manteve o tamanho em todos os grupos nos animais-testemunha e houve contração significativa nos animais-controle. Com estas observações, foi possível concluir que a esfera de resina acrílica é uma opção, de baixo custo e fácil confecção, para correção de defeito estético causado pela perda do globo ocular.