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A new technique for tongue brushing and halitosis reduction: the X technique
Gonçalves,Ana Carolina de Souza; Martins,Marisol Corvino Nogueira; Paula,Bruna Luísa de; Weckwerth,Paulo Henrique; Franzolin,Solange de Oliveira BragaAbstract The tongue is one of the primary sources of halitosis. The manual or mechanical removal of biofilm is known to decrease oral malodor. Objective: To evaluate a new tongue hygiene technique hereby referred to as “the X technique” and its effects on both halitosis and the number of microorganisms based on microbiological parameters and diagnostic features of the breath. Material and Methods: The study inc...
The effects of a global postural exercise program on temporomandibular disorder
Fiorelli,Alexandre; Arca,Eduardo Aguilar; Fiorelli,Carolina Menezes; Rodrigues,Alitéia Aparecida Souza; Furcin,Ana Carla; Vitta,Alberto DeAbstract Changes in the suboccipital muscles and the hamstrings may interfere with head posture and the biomechanics of the temporomandibular joint, both of which contribute to the severity of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the effects of a global postural exercise program (GPEP) on pain intensity and mouth-opening range of motion (ROM) in women with TMD. ...
Efeitos da dentina sobre o pH e atividade antimicrobiana de diversas formulaçõe...
Galoza,Marina Oliveira Gonçalves; Kuga,Milton Carlos; Silva,Daniele Fockink da; Weckwerth,Paulo Henrique; Keine,Kátia CristinaObjetivo Avaliar o efeito da dentina sobre o pH e a atividade antimicrobiana de formulações com hidróxido de cálcio. Material e método O pH e a atividade antimicrobiana das formulações (G1- polietilenoglicol, G2- glicerina e paramonoclorofenol canforado ou G3- clorexidina) foram analisados nas formulações puras (G1A, G2A e G3A) ou acrescidas de dentina em pó (G1B, G2B e G3B). Tubos de polietileno foram preenchi...
In Vitro Alkaline pH Resistance of Enterococcus faecalis
Weckwerth,Paulo Henrique; Zapata,Ronald Ordinola; Vivan,Rodrigo Ricci; Tanomaru Filho,Mário; Maliza,Amanda Garcia Alves; Duarte,Marco Antonio HungaroEnterococcus faecalis is a bacterial species often found in root canals with failed endodontic treatment. Alkaline pastes are widely used in Endodontics because of their biocompatibility and antimicrobial activity, but this microorganism can resist alkalinity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate in vitro the alkaline pH resistance of E. faecalis for different periods up to 14 days. Samples were obtained f...
Evaluation of the pH, calcium release and antibacterial activity of MTA Fillapex
Kuga,Milton Carlos; Faria,Gisele; Weckwerth,Paulo Henrique; Duarte,Marco Antonio Hungaro; Campos,Edson Alves De; Só,Marcus Vinicius ReisOBJECTIVE: This study evaluated, in several analysis periods, pH and calcium release and antibacterial activity provided by MTA Fillapex sealer compared to Sealapex and AH Plus sealers. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Polyethylene tubes were filled with a sealer and immersed in distilled water. After 24 hours, 14 and 28 days, pH and calcium release by endodontic sealers were evaluated directly in water which the tubes wer...
Influence of radiopacifying agents on the solubility, pH and antimicrobial acti...
Weckwerth,Paulo Henrique; Machado,Adriano Cosme de Oliveira; Kuga,Milton Carlos; Vivan,Rodrigo Ricci; Polleto,Raquel da SilvaThe aim of this study was to evaluate the interference of the radiopacifiers bismuth oxide (BO), bismuth carbonate (BC), bismuth subnitrate (BS), and zirconiun oxide (ZO) on the solubility, alkalinity and antimicrobial properties of white Portland cement (WPC). The substances were incorporated to PC, at a ratio of 1:4 (v/v) and subjected to a solubility test. To evaluate the pH, the cements were inserted into r...
In vitro susceptibility of oral Candida albicans strains to different pH levels...
Weckwerth,Paulo Henrique; Carnietto,Cristiane; Weckwerth,Ana Carolina Villas Boas; Duarte,Marco Antonio Hungaro; Kuga,Milton Carlos; Vivan,Rodrigo RicciCandida albicans is present in the oral cavity and in the whole digestive tract of humans and other animals, being frequently related to endodontic treatment failure. The present study determined the incidence of C. albicans in the oral cavity and the susceptibility of isolates to different pH values and saturated calcium hydroxide aqueous solution at pH 12.5. Sixty-five patients attending the Endodontic Clinic...