scholarly journals Weight loss of five commercially available denture teeth after toothbrushing with three different dentifrices

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 242-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karina Matthes de Freitas ◽  
Helena de Freitas Oliveira Paranhos
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Abrasion Resistance ◽  
Acrylic Resin ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Abrasion Test ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Main Component ◽  
Artificial Teeth

Brushing is the most common cleansing method employed on complete dentures and it may damage the integrity of acrylic resin, the main component of this type of prosthesis. This study evaluated the abrasion resistance of artificial teeth with different number of acrylic layers, and the abrasiveness of specific and non-specific dentifrices for denture cleaning. The abrasion test was conducted by a tooth brushing device, using soft toothbrushes under load (200g). Sixty artificial teeth specimens were manufactured, 12 from each brand: Vipi-Dent Plus (Dental Vipi), Trubyte Biotone (Dentsply), Trilux (Ruthinium), Ivostar (Ivoclar) and SR Vivodent PE (Ivoclar). Three brands of dentifrices were selected: Colgate (Colgate-Palmolive), Bonyplus (Bonyf AG) and Dentu-Creme (Dentco). Distilled water was used as control. The brushing time was 100 minutes, at 356 strokes/minute. The specimens were weighed on an analytical balance before and after the abrasion test. Analysis of dentifrices' abrasive particles was made by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Two-way ANOVA and Tukey tests were employed (alpha=0.05). The general mean of weight loss values were obtained: 6.1 mg (Ivostar); 6.0 mg (Trilux); 5.9 mg (Trubyte); 5.8 mg (Vipi); 5.3 mg (Vivodent). The abrasiveness difference among teeth brands was not statistically significant. The Colgate dentifrice produced the greatest weight reduction (10.1 mg), followed by Dentu-Creme (7.6 mg). Bonyplus was the least abrasive (2.4 mg), similar to the distilled water used as control group (3.1 mg) (p=0.05). It was concluded that all acrylic teeth presented similar abrasion resistance. Specific dentifrices for dentures tend to cause less damage to acrylic resin.

scholarly journals Effect of short-chain fructooligosaccharide-enriched energy-restricted diet on weight loss and serum haptoglobin concentration in Beagle dogs

2011 ◽  
Vol 106 (S1) ◽  
pp. S120-S123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Ricci ◽  
Isabelle Jeusette ◽  
Jean-Marie Godeau ◽  
Barbara Contiero ◽  
Marianne Diez
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Short Chain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Beagle Dogs ◽  
Restricted Diet ◽  
Serum Haptoglobin ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Haptoglobin Concentration

The effects of the dietary inclusion of two levels of short-chain fructooligosaccharides (sc-FOS) on weight loss, biochemical parameters and serum haptoglobin concentration were investigated in twelve experimental obese Beagle dogs. Dogs were randomised into two groups and submitted to a weight loss program (WLP): the control group (C) received a commercial energy-restricted high-protein diet containing 1 % DM sc-FOS, whereas the test group (T) received the same diet enriched with sc-FOS to attain a 3 % DM content. Body weight (BW) and body condition score were weekly assessed in each dog and blood was collected before and after WLP to measure total plasma cholesterol (CHOL), TAG, NEFA, glucose (GLUC), insulin, serum leptin and haptoglobin. Groups showed similar BW and blood parameters before treatment. When values before and after treatment of the dogs were compared, significant reductions were observed for all parameters, with the exception of NEFA and GLUC. However, when these reductions were compared between C and T groups, significant differences were detected only for haptoglobin (T before v. T after: 1545 v. 605 mg/l, P = 0·03; C before v. C after: 1635 v. 1400 mg/l, P = NS). Positive correlations between haptoglobin and CHOL and between haptoglobin and TAG were observed before but not after WLP. In conclusion, feeding obese dogs with the energy-restricted diet caused significant weight loss and reduction of blood parameters, irrespective of the sc-FOS content included. However, serum haptoglobin level, and the subclinical inflammatory condition associated with it, was significantly lowered in the T but not in the C group.

scholarly journals PIJAT BAYI MEMPENGARUHI KADAR KORTISOL DAN KUANTITAS TIDUR BAYI YANG MENGALAMI HOSPITALISASI DENGAN PENDEKATAN TEORI COMFORT KOLCABA

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dwi Ernawati
Keyword(s):  
Group Treatment ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Noisy Environment ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Group Data ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Reducing Stress

The baby was ill and hospitalized has plenty of noisy environment stressor, painful and uncomfortable. The condition can cause a crisis caused by changes in the environment.. The purpose of this research was to prove the influence of baby massage in reducing levels of cortisol and increases the quantity of baby having hospitalisasi in the 2nd floor Marwah RSU Haji Surabaya. This type of research is experimental pre-test and post test control group design. Sampelnya are some babies with diarrhea hospitalized at Room 2nd floor Marwah RSU Haji Surabaya in may 2013 with a total of 20 respondents (10 respondents as a group treatment and 10 respondents as the control group). Baby massage is performed by therapists in the treatment group. Data collection using the observation sheet. The t-test analysis bivariat use to prove there are differences in the levels of cortisol and quantity of baby massage is performed before and after the babies with 5% significance (α = 0.05). The results showed that cortisol saliva on the Group's treatment has decreased significantly. T test shows p = 0.01, meaning there's a baby massage influences on salivary cortisol levels decrease in the Group's treatment and test t to quantity of sleep baby shows p = 0,004, which means there is influence on increasing the quantity of baby massage beds from babies who are having hospitalisasi in the 2nd floor Marwah RSU Haji Surabaya. The conclusions of this research shows that massage the baby effect in lowering the levels of cortisol and increases the quantity of baby having hospitalisasi in the 2nd floor Marwah RSU Haji Surabaya. More research needs to be developed to make baby massage model appropriate and effective in reducing stress of infants who experience hospitalisasi. 

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan Dengan Metode Simulasi Pertolongan Pertama (Management Airway) Pada Penyintas Dengan Masalah Sumbatan Jalan Nafas pada Masyarakat Awam di Kec.Sawit Kab. Boyolali

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-88
Author(s):  
Akhmad Rifai ◽  
Sugiyarto Sugiyarto
Keyword(s):  
Airway Management ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Ordinary People ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test

Background: Airway management is the most important thing in resuscitation and requires special skills in the management of emergencies, therefore the first thing that must be assessed is the smoothness of the airway, which includes airway examinations that can be caused by foreign bodies. The lack of oxygen is a cause of rapid death. Research Objectives The general objective of this research is to improve the ability of airway management skills ordinary people in Kateguhan, Sawit, Boyolali. Methods: This research is an experimental study with a Pre-Test-Post Test one Group control design approach. through testing research hypotheses. The population of this research is the cloud community of 50 respondents which are divided into two groups,  25 respondents in the intervention group and 25 respondents as a control group. Statistical test in the paired group uses the nonparametric Wilcoxon test and the non-paired uses Mann-Whitney. Results: Based on the results of the Wilcoxon analysis test it can be concluded that the 25 respondents who conducted training in simulation measures by way of air way management training specifically airway obstruction can be drawn the conclusion that the majority of ordinary people have good knowledge in terms of emergency handling abilities, especially in air way management measures p value 0.001 which means that there are significant differences between before and after training. In the control group there were also significant differences with a P value of 0.001. Based on the Mann-Whitney test analysis, there were significant differences between the intervention and control groups with a p value of 0.001. Conclusion: Airway management education and training courses for lay people continue to be held to improve the ability of the action skills.

scholarly journals Markers of inflammation and insulin resistance in dogs before and after weight loss versus lean healthy dogs

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 300-305
Author(s):  
Juliana T. Jeremias ◽  
Thiago H.A. Vendramini ◽  
Roberta B.A. Rodrigues ◽  
Mariana P. Perini ◽  
Vivian Pedrinelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Peptide Yy ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
Weight Loss Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Markers Of Inflammation ◽  
Before And After

ABSTRACT: Chronic low-grade inflammation in obesity is characterized by an increased production of pro-inflammatory cytokines that contribute to insulin resistance. For this study body composition, markers of inflammation and of insulin resistance in dogs before and after weight loss were compared to those of lean dogs. Eleven client-owned obese adult dogs underwent a weight loss program with commercial dry food for weight loss and reached an ideal body condition score (BCS) six months after the beginning of the weight loss program. A Control Group of nine dogs with ideal BCS were selected for the comparison. Shapiro-Wilk test was used to test for normality, Mann Whitney were used for non-normally distributes data, and Student t-test was used for normally distributed parameters. In the Obese Group body fat decreased from 41.6% (30.7-58.6) to 29.1% (18.6-46.3) (P<0.01) and dogs maintained lean body mass throughout the weight loss program (P>0.05). Obese dogs presented higher concentration of fructosamine, triglycerides, insulin, IGF-1 and leptin than the Control Group before weight reduction (P<0.05). Serum concentrations of triglycerides, IL-2, IL-6, TNF-α, insulin, leptin and IGF-1 decreased after weight loss (P<0.01), and these concentrations were similar to the Control Group (P>0.05), except for leptin (P<0.001). No alteration on peptide YY was found. Leptin (r=0.60, P=0.01), fructosamine (r=0.44, P=0.02) and triglycerides (r=0.40, P=0.04) concentrations correlated with the reduction of body fat. Weight loss reduced the concentrations of inflammatory and insulin resistance markers and most parameters became similar to dogs that have always been lean, reinforcing the importance of weight loss in small animal practice.

scholarly journals Investigation on Comparison of Morphological Characteristics of Various Coarse Aggregates before and after Abrasion Test

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saisai Zhang ◽  
Jianzhong Pei ◽  
Rui Li ◽  
Yong Wen ◽  
Jiupeng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Los Angeles ◽  
Surface Texture ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Repeated Loading ◽  
Abrasion Test ◽  
Coarse Aggregates ◽  
Los Angeles Abrasion ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Main Component

Under the repeated loading, the continuous impact and friction of tires on aggregates resulted in some changes in their morphology, which may cause rutting, decrease in skid resistance, and fatigue damage of the road. In order to explore specific changes in coarse aggregate morphology, the Los Angeles abrasion test was used to simulate the force exerted on coarse aggregates and the morphologies of different aggregates before and after abrasion were compared. Four types of coarse aggregates were selected and their mineral compositions were analyzed by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). The morphological characteristics were measured using Aggregate Image Measurement System (AIMS-Ⅱ), including angularity, surface texture, sphericity and Flat and Elongation (F and E) ratio. Results showed that the angularity value for each type of aggregates significantly reduced after abrasion and the angularity reductions of various aggregates were consistent with the results of abrasion test, indicting the angularity reduction was the main component of abrasion loss. Whereas, there was no significant different between the surface texture of coarse aggregates before and after abrasion. For shape properties, both sphericity and F and E ratio results showed that aggregates with excessively high F and E ratio were easy to break, which might cause rutting and were harmful to pavement. Therefore, for pavements with high performance requirement, coarse aggregates with large angularity and low abrasion value should be preferred, whereas the quantity of particles with excessively high F and E ratio should be controlled.

scholarly journals Obesity and Circulating Levels of Vitamin D before and after Weight Loss Induced by a Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1829
Author(s):  
Silvio Buscemi ◽  
Carola Buscemi ◽  
Davide Corleo ◽  
Giovanni De Pergola ◽  
Rosalia Caldarella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Ketogenic Diet ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Blood Levels ◽  
Serum Concentrations ◽  
Blood Concentrations ◽  
Low Calorie ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Circulating Levels

Background: Vitamin D plays a pivotal role in calcium and phosphorus metabolism, also influencing bone tissue. Several studies have reported that vitamin D blood levels were significantly lower in people with obesity, probably due to its uptake by the adipose tissue. Clinical studies that investigated the changes of circulating levels of vitamin D following weight loss reported controversial data. A very low-calorie ketogenic diet is acknowledged as a reliable treatment to achieve a rapid weight loss. Therefore, we investigated the effect of weight loss, consequent to a very low-calorie ketogenic diet, on vitamin D blood concentrations. Methods: A cohort of 31 people with obesity underwent a very low-calorie ketogenic diet for 10–12 weeks. The serum concentrations of vitamin D, parathormone, calcium and phosphorous were measured before and after weight loss; they were compared to a control group of 20 non-obese, non-diabetic, age- and gender-matched persons. Results: Patients with obesity had a higher habitual intake of vitamin D than the control group (p < 0.05). However, the vitamin D blood levels of the obese group were significantly lower than those of the control group (p < 0.005) and they increased after weight loss (p < 0.001). At baseline, vitamin D blood concentrations of the persons with obesity were significantly correlated with both fat mass–kg (r = −0.40; p < 0.05) and body mass index (r = −0.47; p < 0.01). Following very low-calorie ketogenic diet, the change in vitamin D serum concentrations was correlated only with the change in fat mass–kg (r = −0.43; p < 0.01). Conclusion: This study confirmed that patients with obesity have lower vitamin D levels that normalize after significant weight loss, supporting the hypothesis that vitamin D is stored in the adipose tissue and released following weight loss.

scholarly journals Effect of Different Dentifrices on the Surface Roughness of Acrylic Resins: An in vitro Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 679-682
Author(s):  
Nitin Gautam ◽  
Aditi Sharma ◽  
Unjum Bashir ◽  
Sisir Rapolu ◽  
Nallamilli Mamatha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Acrylic Resin ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Acrylic Resins ◽  
Type Size ◽  
Utmost Care

ABSTRACT Aim This study was undertaken to study the effect of three most commonly used dentifrices for denture cleaning and to find out any positive association between number of strokes by toothbrush and surface roughness of acrylic resin. Materials and methods About 40 acrylic rectangular blocks with high finish were polished until surface roughness was calculated as 0 µm. The materials tested were distilled water as a control group, Patanjali Dant Kanti, Colgate Total Cream, and Cleansodent as dentifrices. Stroking was done with dentifrices, and surface roughness readings were recorded at 1,000, 9,000, and 18,000 strokes. Results Patanjali Dant Kanti was found to have maximum abrasive potential followed by Colgate Total Cream, followed by Cleansodent and least by distilled water. Conclusion Surface roughness was found to be directly proportional to the type, size, and fineness of the abrasive component used; the professional denture cleanser (Cleansodent) has less abrasive potential than the regular toothpastes. Among those tested, the highest abrasive potential was found in Patanjali Dant Kanti and lowest by Cleansodent (denture cleanser). Clinical significance The patient as well as dentist should choose the dentifrice with utmost care noting the size and type of abrasives used. Washing the dentures normally with water without toothbrush daily and cleaning of dentures once in 10 to 15 days with a soft toothbrush and professional denture cleanser should be the line of maintenance of dentures. How to cite this article Gautam N, Sharma A, Bashir U, Rapolu S, Mamatha N, Sravani S. Effect of Different Dentifrices on the Surface Roughness of Acrylic Resins: An in vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(8):679-682.

scholarly journals The effects of tryptophan and pyridoxine supplied orally to nursing piglets on weight loss and social behavior after weaning

2021 ◽  
pp. 335-346
Author(s):  
Lucas Pimentel Bonagurio ◽  
◽  
Leandro Dalcin Castilha ◽  
Tiago Junior Pasquetti ◽  
Cleiton Pagliari Sangali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Social Behavior ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Oral Supplementation ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Suckling Piglets ◽  
High Doses

This study evaluated the effect of oral supplementation with tryptophan (Trp) and pyridoxine (Pyr) on the growth performance and social behavior of suckling piglets before and after weaning. At day 14, six suckling piglets per sow were distributed into three treatments and allotted in a randomized block design, with eight replicates and two piglets per experimental unit. Treatments consisted of a Control - oral supplementation with L-alanine (1.70 g), D-glucose (1.74 g) and distilled water (3.44 mL); Trp - oral supplementation with Trp (3.5 g/d) and distilled water; and Trp + Pyr - oral supplementation with Trp (3.5 g/d) + Pyr (0.0095 g/d) and distilled water. Each treatment was supplied orally five times per day (2.5 mL each treatment), from 14 to 21 days old. Piglets were monitored continuously in the nursing phase for 24 h at 21, 28 and 33 days of age to assess the behavior (standing, lying, eating, socializing, sitting and drinking). Piglets receiving oral Trp + Pyr showed a decreased weight loss on the first day after weaning (P = 0.03). Performance was not affected (P > 0.05) by treatments in each studied period, such as in overall period (21 to 34 days) after weaning. Piglets receiving Trp supplementation visited the feeders more frequently from days 21 to 22 (P < 0.01) and from days 28 to 29 (P < 0.02), as well as in the overall period (P < 0.01). It is concluded that high doses of tryptophan with or without high doses of pyridoxine, supplied orally to nursing piglets, reduced the weight loss on the first day after weaning and increased the frequency of visits to the drinkers on the first day after weaning and also to the feeders, mainly from weaning until 7 days after.

scholarly journals Effect of Recycling Protocol on Mechanical Strength of Used Mini-Implants

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sérgio Estelita ◽  
Guilherme Janson ◽  
Kelly Chiqueto ◽  
Eduardo Silveira Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Recycling Process ◽  
Mini Implants ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Screw Surface ◽  
Screw Diameter ◽  
Group 1

Purpose. This study evaluated the influence of recycling process on the torsional strength of mini-implants.Materials and Methods. Two hundred mini-implants were divided into 4 groups with 50 screws equally distributed in five diameters (1.3 to 1.7 mm): control group (CG): unused mini-implants, G1: mini-implants inserted in pig iliac bone and removed, G2: same protocol of group 1 followed by sonication for cleaning and autoclave sterilization, and G3: same insertion protocol of group 1 followed by sonication for cleaning before and after sandblasting (Al2O3-90 µ) and autoclave sterilization. G2 and G3 mini-implants were weighed after recycling process to evaluate weight loss (W). All the screws were broken to determine the fracture torque (FT). The influence of recycling process on FT and W was evaluated by ANOVA, Mann-Whitney, and multiple linear regression analysis.Results. FT was not influenced by recycling protocols even when sandblasting was added. Sandblasting caused weight loss due to abrasive mechanical stripping of screw surface. Screw diameter was the only variable that affected FT.Conclusions. Torsional strengths of screws that underwent the recycling protocols were not changed. Thus, screw diameter choice can be a more critical step to avoid screw fracture than recycling decision.

The beneficial effect of electro acupuncture on obesity may be associated with irisin, nesfatin-l and preptin levels

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-118
Author(s):  
Zubeyde Ercan ◽  
Gulnihal Deniz ◽  
Fatma Caf ◽  
Sermin Algul ◽  
Abdullah Gazioglu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Beneficial Effect ◽  
Energy Homeostasis ◽  
Normal Diet ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Obese People ◽  
Before And After

The action mechanism of acupuncture, one of the alternative methods used in obesity treatment, is unknown. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of electro acupuncture on weight loss and whether acupuncture treatment can change circulating levels of irisin, nesfatin-l and preptin, which have been discovered in recent years and plays an important role in nutrition and energy metabolism. Irisin, a newly discovered myokine, is associated with increased energy consumption and has a potential role in obesity. Preptin, present in islet b-cells of pancreas and associated with the carbohydrate metabolism, nesfatin1 is an anorexogenic peptide composed of 82 amino acids and regulates food intake by modulating neuropeptides in feeding centers in the brain. These three new hormones regulate energy intake and expenditure and preserve energy homeostasis and composition. In this study 4 weeks old Sprague Dawley male rats (n=16) were randomly divided into 2 groups which were the control (C): normal diet and obese (0): high fat diet (HFD) groups. 105 After 16 weeks which obesity was developed, electroacupuncture (EA) was performed to rats once in every second days for 3 times weekly for four consecutive weeks. EA was applied bilaterally to Zusanli (ST36), Bai Hui (Du20), He Gu (Li4), Tianshu (ST25) and Sanyinjiao (SP6) acupoints in animals to both groups. Blood was collected before and after EA and serum irisin, nesfatin-l and preptin levels were analyzed by ELISA (Enzyme-InducedImmunosorbent Analysis) method. After four week EA treatment, there was sginificant decrease of the average body weight in both groups rats. There were increases in the serum nesfatin-l and preptin levels in the both groups after acupuncture. A decrease was observed in the irisin levels in obese group, but an increase in the control group. These findings suggest that electroacupuncture may help to weight loss due to its effects on some important metabolic hormones such as irisin, nesfatin-l and preptin only for a few weeks. It is thought that the changes of these hormones levels may playa role in beneficial effect of acupuncture used in the treatment of human obesity. The application of EA in the treatment of obesity is very effective, which may have led to weight loss by altering these hormone levels in obese people.

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