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BBR - Biochemistry and Biotechnology Reports, 2013
Revista Odonto Ciência, 2012
Purpose: The mechanical properties of direct composites may be improved by heat treatment. This s... more Purpose: The mechanical properties of direct composites may be improved by heat treatment. This study aimed to verify whether heat treatment influences the Knoop microhardness (KHN) of direct composites and whether there are differences among photoactivated areas before and after the application of heat.
Revista Odonto Ciência (Online), 2011
Microbial Pathogenesis, 2014
Candida albicans colonizes sites with different environmental pH. However, it is unclear how thes... more Candida albicans colonizes sites with different environmental pH. However, it is unclear how these conditions can interfere on biofilms. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of environmental pH on behavior of C. albicans regarding its structure, virulence and susceptibility to fluconazole (FLZ). Minimal inhibitory concentration, minimal fungicidal concentration and time kill were used to evaluate the susceptibility to FLZ in planktonic cells under three pH values (4.0, 5.5, 7.0). These pH values were used for biofilms analysis. C. albicans ATCC 90028 was developed on poly(methlymethacrylate) resin for 48 h. Then, 2.56 mg/mL of FLZ was added to experimental groups for 24 h, and biofilms were analyzed by cell quantification, bioactivity, secretion of proteinases and phospholipases and structure. All data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA, followed by Tukey's test (a ¼ 0.05). For planktonic cells, changes in environmental pH decreased the susceptibility to FLZ. C. albicans biofilms developed at pH 5.5 showed higher cell counts, bioactivity, bio-volume, average thickness and roughness coefficient (p < 0.05). In contrast, the presence of FLZ at pH 4.0 did not influence the structural parameters (p > 0.05), but increased secretion of proteinase and phospholipase (p < 0.05). Within the conditions studied, it was shown that environmental pH modulates the structure, virulence and susceptibility of C. albicans to FLZ.
BBR - Biochemistry and Biotechnology Reports, 2013
Revista Odonto Ciência, 2012
Purpose: The mechanical properties of direct composites may be improved by heat treatment. This s... more Purpose: The mechanical properties of direct composites may be improved by heat treatment. This study aimed to verify whether heat treatment influences the Knoop microhardness (KHN) of direct composites and whether there are differences among photoactivated areas before and after the application of heat.
Revista Odonto Ciência (Online), 2011
Microbial Pathogenesis, 2014
Candida albicans colonizes sites with different environmental pH. However, it is unclear how thes... more Candida albicans colonizes sites with different environmental pH. However, it is unclear how these conditions can interfere on biofilms. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of environmental pH on behavior of C. albicans regarding its structure, virulence and susceptibility to fluconazole (FLZ). Minimal inhibitory concentration, minimal fungicidal concentration and time kill were used to evaluate the susceptibility to FLZ in planktonic cells under three pH values (4.0, 5.5, 7.0). These pH values were used for biofilms analysis. C. albicans ATCC 90028 was developed on poly(methlymethacrylate) resin for 48 h. Then, 2.56 mg/mL of FLZ was added to experimental groups for 24 h, and biofilms were analyzed by cell quantification, bioactivity, secretion of proteinases and phospholipases and structure. All data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA, followed by Tukey's test (a ¼ 0.05). For planktonic cells, changes in environmental pH decreased the susceptibility to FLZ. C. albicans biofilms developed at pH 5.5 showed higher cell counts, bioactivity, bio-volume, average thickness and roughness coefficient (p < 0.05). In contrast, the presence of FLZ at pH 4.0 did not influence the structural parameters (p > 0.05), but increased secretion of proteinase and phospholipase (p < 0.05). Within the conditions studied, it was shown that environmental pH modulates the structure, virulence and susceptibility of C. albicans to FLZ.
Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2000
Objective: To compare the clinical, high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and pathological f... more Objective: To compare the clinical, high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and pathological findings of primary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) and silicoproteinosis. Material and methods: The study included 15 patients with PAP (6 women, 9 men, mean age 31 years) and 13 with silicoproteinosis (13 men, mean age 29.5 years). PAP was diagnosed by lung biopsy in 13 and bronchoalveolar lavage in two patients and silicoproteinosis by bronchoalveolar lavage in 10 and autopsy in three cases. HRCT images were reviewed by two chest radiologists with consensus for the presence, extent and distribution of ground-glass opacities, septal thickening, consolidation and nodules. Radiological-pathological correlation was performed by one radiologist and one chest pathologist. Results: Seven (46%) patients with PAP were asymptomatic; the remainder presented slowly progressive dyspnea and dry cough. All silicoproteinosis patients had dry cough and rapidly progressive dyspnea. The most common HRCT finding on PAP was the crazy-paving pattern (93%). All cases had areas of geographic sparing in the affected lung. The most common finding in silicoproteinosis (92%) was dependent consolidation with calcification in 83%. Centrilobular nodules were common (85%). On pathology, both diseases demonstrated intra-alveolar accumulation of PAS material, thickening of interlobular septae and alveolar walls and no evidence of fibrosis. A few silica particles were seen in silicoproteinosis. Conclusion: Despite the pathological similarities, PAP and silicoproteinosis have distinct clinical and imaging features and prognosis. Bilateral crazy-paving pattern with areas of geographic sparing is characteristic for PAP. Silicoproteinosis presents with bilateral dependent consolidation often with areas of calcification. The crazy-paving pattern is not seen in silicoproteinosis.
Journal of Thoracic Imaging, 2008
This pictorial essay aims to present various lesions that could present as consolidations with di... more This pictorial essay aims to present various lesions that could present as consolidations with diffuse of focal high attenuation on computed tomography, helping to make the diagnosis more confident and specific. The radiologic literature has limited information about such findings and the role of computed tomography in the differential diagnosis. The following diseases are presented: metastatic pulmonary calcification, pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis, amiodarone lung, talcosis, iodinated oil embolism, tuberculosis, silicoproteinosis, and amyloidosis. In conclusion, air-space consolidations can be seen in a wide variety of diseases affecting the lungs. The identification of the different patterns of consolidation with focal high attenuation narrows the differential diagnosis. We present a diagnostic approach based on appearance and distribution of these lesions.
Journal of Thoracic Imaging, 2008
This pictorial essay aims to present various lesions that could present as consolidations with di... more This pictorial essay aims to present various lesions that could present as consolidations with diffuse of focal high attenuation on computed tomography, helping to make the diagnosis more confident and specific. The radiologic literature has limited information about such findings and the role of computed tomography in the differential diagnosis. The following diseases are presented: metastatic pulmonary calcification, pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis, amiodarone lung, talcosis, iodinated oil embolism, tuberculosis, silicoproteinosis, and amyloidosis. In conclusion, air-space consolidations can be seen in a wide variety of diseases affecting the lungs. The identification of the different patterns of consolidation with focal high attenuation narrows the differential diagnosis. We present a diagnostic approach based on appearance and distribution of these lesions.
Cases Journal, 2009
Liposarcomas are the most common soft tissue sarcoma of adults, and primary mediastinal liposarco... more Liposarcomas are the most common soft tissue sarcoma of adults, and primary mediastinal liposarcomas are rare. We present a case of a 50-year-old man with primary mediastinal liposarcoma without any invasion into the surrounding structures, such as the esophagus, trachea, or left atrium of the heart. Following surgical removal of the liposarcoma, the patient has had no recurrence after one year. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice for a mediastinal liposarcoma; however, careful longterm follow-up is necessary because the recurrence rate is very high.
European Journal of Radiology, 2012
Objective: To compare the clinical, high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and pathological f... more Objective: To compare the clinical, high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and pathological findings of primary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) and silicoproteinosis. Material and methods: The study included 15 patients with PAP (6 women, 9 men, mean age 31 years) and 13 with silicoproteinosis (13 men, mean age 29.5 years). PAP was diagnosed by lung biopsy in 13 and bronchoalveolar lavage in two patients and silicoproteinosis by bronchoalveolar lavage in 10 and autopsy in three cases. HRCT images were reviewed by two chest radiologists with consensus for the presence, extent and distribution of ground-glass opacities, septal thickening, consolidation and nodules. Radiological-pathological correlation was performed by one radiologist and one chest pathologist. Results: Seven (46%) patients with PAP were asymptomatic; the remainder presented slowly progressive dyspnea and dry cough. All silicoproteinosis patients had dry cough and rapidly progressive dyspnea. The most common HRCT finding on PAP was the crazy-paving pattern (93%). All cases had areas of geographic sparing in the affected lung. The most common finding in silicoproteinosis (92%) was dependent consolidation with calcification in 83%. Centrilobular nodules were common (85%). On pathology, both diseases demonstrated intra-alveolar accumulation of PAS material, thickening of interlobular septae and alveolar walls and no evidence of fibrosis. A few silica particles were seen in silicoproteinosis. Conclusion: Despite the pathological similarities, PAP and silicoproteinosis have distinct clinical and imaging features and prognosis. Bilateral crazy-paving pattern with areas of geographic sparing is characteristic for PAP. Silicoproteinosis presents with bilateral dependent consolidation often with areas of calcification. The crazy-paving pattern is not seen in silicoproteinosis.
Cases Journal, 2009
Liposarcomas are the most common soft tissue sarcoma of adults, and primary mediastinal liposarco... more Liposarcomas are the most common soft tissue sarcoma of adults, and primary mediastinal liposarcomas are rare. We present a case of a 50-year-old man with primary mediastinal liposarcoma without any invasion into the surrounding structures, such as the esophagus, trachea, or left atrium of the heart. Following surgical removal of the liposarcoma, the patient has had no recurrence after one year. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice for a mediastinal liposarcoma; however, careful longterm follow-up is necessary because the recurrence rate is very high.
Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry, 2014
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of surface free energy (SFE) of denture base and ... more Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of surface free energy (SFE) of denture base and liner materials on Candida albicans biofilm development. Methods: Discs were fabricated using poly(methyl methacrylate) acrylic resin and poly(ethyl methacrylate) denture liner, according to the manufacturers' instructions. For SFE test, discs were pellicle-coated with saliva alone, saliva + blood plasma, or blood plasma alone. Candida albicans biofilms were allowed to form on pellicle-coated discs for 48 h. Biofilms were evaluated for cell counts, metabolic activity, and structural characteristics at adhesion phase (after 1.5 h of development) and at biofilm maturity (after 48 h of development). Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey tests using a significance level of 5%. Results: Saliva + blood plasma pellicles had a higher SFE compared to pellicles of saliva or blood plasma alone (P < 0.001). Differences in SFE by pelliclecoating did not affect the cell counts, metabolic activity, or structure at the adhesion phase (P > 0.05). In contrast, the presence of blood plasma resulted in higher cell counts, biovolume, and thickness of mature biofilms on both materials (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Increases in SFE from pellicle-coating leads to robust mature C. albicans biofilms on both denture materials.
The International Journal of Prosthodontics, 2014
This clinical trial evaluated the influence of denture adhesive (DA) use on masticatory function ... more This clinical trial evaluated the influence of denture adhesive (DA) use on masticatory function in denture wearers according to their denture-bearing ridge status. Thirty edentulous subjects, wearing new well-fitting dentures, were classified as having either a normal or resorbed ridge. Mastication was evaluated in patients who completed chewing tests with and without two DA substances (cream or strips), which were randomly assigned. A chewing test with a sieve method analyzed masticatory performance. A kinesiographic device evaluated chewing cycle, and a visual analog scale measured masticatory ability. Data were submitted to Mauchly&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s sphericity test, and PROC MIXED procedures were conducted on repeated measures. Tukey-Kramer tests performed appropriate statistical comparisons (P ≤ .05). DA use increased masticatory performance and ability in patients with both ridge types (P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; .05). Subjects with resorbed ridges showed the best masticatory performance (P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; .001) and lowest chewing cycle time (P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; .001) with DA cream, followed by DA strips and the nonadhesive trial. For normal ridge subjects, decreases in ×50 values were only significant with DA use (P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; .05), regardless of DA type. The denture-bearing ridge status alone did not alter masticatory function in any of the parameters evaluated. DAs improve mastication by shortening the chewing cycle and by enhancing chewing ability and performance.
Journal of Prosthodontics, 2014
Upper lip cancers are infrequent lesions, being aggressive unless diagnosed and treated early. Af... more Upper lip cancers are infrequent lesions, being aggressive unless diagnosed and treated early. After the surgical resection, maxillofacial defects require special care in rehabilitation. This article describes the maxillofacial rehabilitation of an edentulous patient diagnosed with upper lip squamous cell carcinoma. The treatment consisted of a large amount of upper lip and nose tissue resection, followed by chemoradiotherapy. After the first surgical healing, zygoma implants were inserted in a two-step procedure. The maxillary and nasal prostheses were installed and fixed by a titanium framework. After 6 years follow-up, no recurrences were observed, and the patient did not develop metastases. Tissues around implants were in good health, and the prostheses remained well-fitted. The use of implant-retained prostheses improved the quality of life, and the patient was extremely satisfied with the final result. The implant-retained prostheses are well accepted by the patient, improving comfort and safety during function while recovering her esthetic apperance.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2014
An unfavorable denture-bearing area could compromise denture retention and stability, limit masti... more An unfavorable denture-bearing area could compromise denture retention and stability, limit mastication, and possibly alter masticatory motion. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the masticatory movements of denture wearers with normal and resorbed denture-bearing areas. Completely edentulous participants who received new complete dentures were selected and divided into 2 groups (n=15) according to the condition of their denture-bearing areas as classified by the Kapur method: a normal group (control) (mean age, 65.9 ± 7.8 years) and a resorbed group (mean age, 70.2 ± 7.6 years). Masticatory motion was recorded and analyzed with a kinesiographic device. The patients masticated peanuts and Optocal. The masticatory movements evaluated were the durations of opening, closing, and occlusion; duration of the masticatory cycle; maximum velocities and angles of opening and closing; total masticatory area; and amplitudes of the masticatory cycle. The data were analyzed by 2-way ANOVA and the Tukey honestly significant difference post hoc test (α=.05). The group with a resorbed denture-bearing area had a smaller total masticatory area in the frontal plane and shorter horizontal masticatory amplitude than the group with normal denture-bearing area (P&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;.05). Denture wearers with resorbed denture-bearing areas showed reduced jaw motion during mastication.
BBR - Biochemistry and Biotechnology Reports, 2013
Revista Odonto Ciência, 2012
Purpose: The mechanical properties of direct composites may be improved by heat treatment. This s... more Purpose: The mechanical properties of direct composites may be improved by heat treatment. This study aimed to verify whether heat treatment influences the Knoop microhardness (KHN) of direct composites and whether there are differences among photoactivated areas before and after the application of heat.
Revista Odonto Ciência (Online), 2011
Microbial Pathogenesis, 2014
Candida albicans colonizes sites with different environmental pH. However, it is unclear how thes... more Candida albicans colonizes sites with different environmental pH. However, it is unclear how these conditions can interfere on biofilms. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of environmental pH on behavior of C. albicans regarding its structure, virulence and susceptibility to fluconazole (FLZ). Minimal inhibitory concentration, minimal fungicidal concentration and time kill were used to evaluate the susceptibility to FLZ in planktonic cells under three pH values (4.0, 5.5, 7.0). These pH values were used for biofilms analysis. C. albicans ATCC 90028 was developed on poly(methlymethacrylate) resin for 48 h. Then, 2.56 mg/mL of FLZ was added to experimental groups for 24 h, and biofilms were analyzed by cell quantification, bioactivity, secretion of proteinases and phospholipases and structure. All data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA, followed by Tukey's test (a ¼ 0.05). For planktonic cells, changes in environmental pH decreased the susceptibility to FLZ. C. albicans biofilms developed at pH 5.5 showed higher cell counts, bioactivity, bio-volume, average thickness and roughness coefficient (p < 0.05). In contrast, the presence of FLZ at pH 4.0 did not influence the structural parameters (p > 0.05), but increased secretion of proteinase and phospholipase (p < 0.05). Within the conditions studied, it was shown that environmental pH modulates the structure, virulence and susceptibility of C. albicans to FLZ.
BBR - Biochemistry and Biotechnology Reports, 2013
Revista Odonto Ciência, 2012
Purpose: The mechanical properties of direct composites may be improved by heat treatment. This s... more Purpose: The mechanical properties of direct composites may be improved by heat treatment. This study aimed to verify whether heat treatment influences the Knoop microhardness (KHN) of direct composites and whether there are differences among photoactivated areas before and after the application of heat.
Revista Odonto Ciência (Online), 2011
Microbial Pathogenesis, 2014
Candida albicans colonizes sites with different environmental pH. However, it is unclear how thes... more Candida albicans colonizes sites with different environmental pH. However, it is unclear how these conditions can interfere on biofilms. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of environmental pH on behavior of C. albicans regarding its structure, virulence and susceptibility to fluconazole (FLZ). Minimal inhibitory concentration, minimal fungicidal concentration and time kill were used to evaluate the susceptibility to FLZ in planktonic cells under three pH values (4.0, 5.5, 7.0). These pH values were used for biofilms analysis. C. albicans ATCC 90028 was developed on poly(methlymethacrylate) resin for 48 h. Then, 2.56 mg/mL of FLZ was added to experimental groups for 24 h, and biofilms were analyzed by cell quantification, bioactivity, secretion of proteinases and phospholipases and structure. All data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA, followed by Tukey's test (a ¼ 0.05). For planktonic cells, changes in environmental pH decreased the susceptibility to FLZ. C. albicans biofilms developed at pH 5.5 showed higher cell counts, bioactivity, bio-volume, average thickness and roughness coefficient (p < 0.05). In contrast, the presence of FLZ at pH 4.0 did not influence the structural parameters (p > 0.05), but increased secretion of proteinase and phospholipase (p < 0.05). Within the conditions studied, it was shown that environmental pH modulates the structure, virulence and susceptibility of C. albicans to FLZ.
Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2000
Objective: To compare the clinical, high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and pathological f... more Objective: To compare the clinical, high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and pathological findings of primary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) and silicoproteinosis. Material and methods: The study included 15 patients with PAP (6 women, 9 men, mean age 31 years) and 13 with silicoproteinosis (13 men, mean age 29.5 years). PAP was diagnosed by lung biopsy in 13 and bronchoalveolar lavage in two patients and silicoproteinosis by bronchoalveolar lavage in 10 and autopsy in three cases. HRCT images were reviewed by two chest radiologists with consensus for the presence, extent and distribution of ground-glass opacities, septal thickening, consolidation and nodules. Radiological-pathological correlation was performed by one radiologist and one chest pathologist. Results: Seven (46%) patients with PAP were asymptomatic; the remainder presented slowly progressive dyspnea and dry cough. All silicoproteinosis patients had dry cough and rapidly progressive dyspnea. The most common HRCT finding on PAP was the crazy-paving pattern (93%). All cases had areas of geographic sparing in the affected lung. The most common finding in silicoproteinosis (92%) was dependent consolidation with calcification in 83%. Centrilobular nodules were common (85%). On pathology, both diseases demonstrated intra-alveolar accumulation of PAS material, thickening of interlobular septae and alveolar walls and no evidence of fibrosis. A few silica particles were seen in silicoproteinosis. Conclusion: Despite the pathological similarities, PAP and silicoproteinosis have distinct clinical and imaging features and prognosis. Bilateral crazy-paving pattern with areas of geographic sparing is characteristic for PAP. Silicoproteinosis presents with bilateral dependent consolidation often with areas of calcification. The crazy-paving pattern is not seen in silicoproteinosis.
Journal of Thoracic Imaging, 2008
This pictorial essay aims to present various lesions that could present as consolidations with di... more This pictorial essay aims to present various lesions that could present as consolidations with diffuse of focal high attenuation on computed tomography, helping to make the diagnosis more confident and specific. The radiologic literature has limited information about such findings and the role of computed tomography in the differential diagnosis. The following diseases are presented: metastatic pulmonary calcification, pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis, amiodarone lung, talcosis, iodinated oil embolism, tuberculosis, silicoproteinosis, and amyloidosis. In conclusion, air-space consolidations can be seen in a wide variety of diseases affecting the lungs. The identification of the different patterns of consolidation with focal high attenuation narrows the differential diagnosis. We present a diagnostic approach based on appearance and distribution of these lesions.
Journal of Thoracic Imaging, 2008
This pictorial essay aims to present various lesions that could present as consolidations with di... more This pictorial essay aims to present various lesions that could present as consolidations with diffuse of focal high attenuation on computed tomography, helping to make the diagnosis more confident and specific. The radiologic literature has limited information about such findings and the role of computed tomography in the differential diagnosis. The following diseases are presented: metastatic pulmonary calcification, pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis, amiodarone lung, talcosis, iodinated oil embolism, tuberculosis, silicoproteinosis, and amyloidosis. In conclusion, air-space consolidations can be seen in a wide variety of diseases affecting the lungs. The identification of the different patterns of consolidation with focal high attenuation narrows the differential diagnosis. We present a diagnostic approach based on appearance and distribution of these lesions.
Cases Journal, 2009
Liposarcomas are the most common soft tissue sarcoma of adults, and primary mediastinal liposarco... more Liposarcomas are the most common soft tissue sarcoma of adults, and primary mediastinal liposarcomas are rare. We present a case of a 50-year-old man with primary mediastinal liposarcoma without any invasion into the surrounding structures, such as the esophagus, trachea, or left atrium of the heart. Following surgical removal of the liposarcoma, the patient has had no recurrence after one year. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice for a mediastinal liposarcoma; however, careful longterm follow-up is necessary because the recurrence rate is very high.
European Journal of Radiology, 2012
Objective: To compare the clinical, high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and pathological f... more Objective: To compare the clinical, high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and pathological findings of primary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) and silicoproteinosis. Material and methods: The study included 15 patients with PAP (6 women, 9 men, mean age 31 years) and 13 with silicoproteinosis (13 men, mean age 29.5 years). PAP was diagnosed by lung biopsy in 13 and bronchoalveolar lavage in two patients and silicoproteinosis by bronchoalveolar lavage in 10 and autopsy in three cases. HRCT images were reviewed by two chest radiologists with consensus for the presence, extent and distribution of ground-glass opacities, septal thickening, consolidation and nodules. Radiological-pathological correlation was performed by one radiologist and one chest pathologist. Results: Seven (46%) patients with PAP were asymptomatic; the remainder presented slowly progressive dyspnea and dry cough. All silicoproteinosis patients had dry cough and rapidly progressive dyspnea. The most common HRCT finding on PAP was the crazy-paving pattern (93%). All cases had areas of geographic sparing in the affected lung. The most common finding in silicoproteinosis (92%) was dependent consolidation with calcification in 83%. Centrilobular nodules were common (85%). On pathology, both diseases demonstrated intra-alveolar accumulation of PAS material, thickening of interlobular septae and alveolar walls and no evidence of fibrosis. A few silica particles were seen in silicoproteinosis. Conclusion: Despite the pathological similarities, PAP and silicoproteinosis have distinct clinical and imaging features and prognosis. Bilateral crazy-paving pattern with areas of geographic sparing is characteristic for PAP. Silicoproteinosis presents with bilateral dependent consolidation often with areas of calcification. The crazy-paving pattern is not seen in silicoproteinosis.
Cases Journal, 2009
Liposarcomas are the most common soft tissue sarcoma of adults, and primary mediastinal liposarco... more Liposarcomas are the most common soft tissue sarcoma of adults, and primary mediastinal liposarcomas are rare. We present a case of a 50-year-old man with primary mediastinal liposarcoma without any invasion into the surrounding structures, such as the esophagus, trachea, or left atrium of the heart. Following surgical removal of the liposarcoma, the patient has had no recurrence after one year. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice for a mediastinal liposarcoma; however, careful longterm follow-up is necessary because the recurrence rate is very high.
Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry, 2014
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of surface free energy (SFE) of denture base and ... more Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of surface free energy (SFE) of denture base and liner materials on Candida albicans biofilm development. Methods: Discs were fabricated using poly(methyl methacrylate) acrylic resin and poly(ethyl methacrylate) denture liner, according to the manufacturers' instructions. For SFE test, discs were pellicle-coated with saliva alone, saliva + blood plasma, or blood plasma alone. Candida albicans biofilms were allowed to form on pellicle-coated discs for 48 h. Biofilms were evaluated for cell counts, metabolic activity, and structural characteristics at adhesion phase (after 1.5 h of development) and at biofilm maturity (after 48 h of development). Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey tests using a significance level of 5%. Results: Saliva + blood plasma pellicles had a higher SFE compared to pellicles of saliva or blood plasma alone (P < 0.001). Differences in SFE by pelliclecoating did not affect the cell counts, metabolic activity, or structure at the adhesion phase (P > 0.05). In contrast, the presence of blood plasma resulted in higher cell counts, biovolume, and thickness of mature biofilms on both materials (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Increases in SFE from pellicle-coating leads to robust mature C. albicans biofilms on both denture materials.
The International Journal of Prosthodontics, 2014
This clinical trial evaluated the influence of denture adhesive (DA) use on masticatory function ... more This clinical trial evaluated the influence of denture adhesive (DA) use on masticatory function in denture wearers according to their denture-bearing ridge status. Thirty edentulous subjects, wearing new well-fitting dentures, were classified as having either a normal or resorbed ridge. Mastication was evaluated in patients who completed chewing tests with and without two DA substances (cream or strips), which were randomly assigned. A chewing test with a sieve method analyzed masticatory performance. A kinesiographic device evaluated chewing cycle, and a visual analog scale measured masticatory ability. Data were submitted to Mauchly&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s sphericity test, and PROC MIXED procedures were conducted on repeated measures. Tukey-Kramer tests performed appropriate statistical comparisons (P ≤ .05). DA use increased masticatory performance and ability in patients with both ridge types (P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; .05). Subjects with resorbed ridges showed the best masticatory performance (P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; .001) and lowest chewing cycle time (P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; .001) with DA cream, followed by DA strips and the nonadhesive trial. For normal ridge subjects, decreases in ×50 values were only significant with DA use (P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; .05), regardless of DA type. The denture-bearing ridge status alone did not alter masticatory function in any of the parameters evaluated. DAs improve mastication by shortening the chewing cycle and by enhancing chewing ability and performance.
Journal of Prosthodontics, 2014
Upper lip cancers are infrequent lesions, being aggressive unless diagnosed and treated early. Af... more Upper lip cancers are infrequent lesions, being aggressive unless diagnosed and treated early. After the surgical resection, maxillofacial defects require special care in rehabilitation. This article describes the maxillofacial rehabilitation of an edentulous patient diagnosed with upper lip squamous cell carcinoma. The treatment consisted of a large amount of upper lip and nose tissue resection, followed by chemoradiotherapy. After the first surgical healing, zygoma implants were inserted in a two-step procedure. The maxillary and nasal prostheses were installed and fixed by a titanium framework. After 6 years follow-up, no recurrences were observed, and the patient did not develop metastases. Tissues around implants were in good health, and the prostheses remained well-fitted. The use of implant-retained prostheses improved the quality of life, and the patient was extremely satisfied with the final result. The implant-retained prostheses are well accepted by the patient, improving comfort and safety during function while recovering her esthetic apperance.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2014
An unfavorable denture-bearing area could compromise denture retention and stability, limit masti... more An unfavorable denture-bearing area could compromise denture retention and stability, limit mastication, and possibly alter masticatory motion. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the masticatory movements of denture wearers with normal and resorbed denture-bearing areas. Completely edentulous participants who received new complete dentures were selected and divided into 2 groups (n=15) according to the condition of their denture-bearing areas as classified by the Kapur method: a normal group (control) (mean age, 65.9 ± 7.8 years) and a resorbed group (mean age, 70.2 ± 7.6 years). Masticatory motion was recorded and analyzed with a kinesiographic device. The patients masticated peanuts and Optocal. The masticatory movements evaluated were the durations of opening, closing, and occlusion; duration of the masticatory cycle; maximum velocities and angles of opening and closing; total masticatory area; and amplitudes of the masticatory cycle. The data were analyzed by 2-way ANOVA and the Tukey honestly significant difference post hoc test (α=.05). The group with a resorbed denture-bearing area had a smaller total masticatory area in the frontal plane and shorter horizontal masticatory amplitude than the group with normal denture-bearing area (P&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;.05). Denture wearers with resorbed denture-bearing areas showed reduced jaw motion during mastication.