Novel identification of a four-base-pair deletion mutation in PITX2 in a Rieger syndrome family

Rieger syndrome is one of the most serious causes of tooth agenesis. Mutations in the PITX2, FOXC1, and PAX6 genes have been associated with Rieger syndrome. We have studied a three-generation Chinese family affected with Rieger syndrome and showing prominent dental abnormalities. Mutational screening and sequence analysis of the PITX2 gene revealed a previously unidentified four-base-pair deletion of nucleotides 717-720 in exon 5 in all affected members. The mutation causes a frame shift after Thr44, the 7th amino acid of the homeo-domain, and introduces a premature stop codon in the gene sequence. This deletion is the first unquestionable loss-of-function mutation, deleting all the functionally important parts of the protein. Our novel discovery indicates that the oligodontia and other phenotypes of Rieger syndrome observed in this family are due to this PITX2 mutation, and these data further support the critical role of PIXT2 in tooth morphogenesis.     

Quantitatively study of voice onset time-Glottal stop]

To quantitatively evaluate the acoustic characteristics of glottal stop, pronunciation of/ka/in 10 normal subjects and 14 patients with cleft palates were analyzed by sound spectrography and 20 msec in all normal articulation of /ka/ with an average time of 44.6 msec.In the test group of /ka/ demonstrated an average time of 20.8 msec.The inverse correlation ship between VOT and the psyco-acoustical judgment for the degree of distortion was demonstrated to be significant.     

Clinical study on wedge-shape ditch restoration with several restorative materials]

There appeared difficulties in either cavity preparation of restoration retention when wedge-shaped ditch was restored.In order to choose an ideal material and method restored wedge-shaped ditch,we used three kinds of restorative materials (glass ionomer,light curing glass ionomer,light curing composite resin)and four restorative methods (glass ionomer,light curing glass ionomer,light curing composite resin,glass ionomer mixed with light curing composite resin).carried on clinical observation.According to the results of six months follow-up,four methods have no significant differences in abrasion,fracture,shedding and failing incidence(including of abrasion,fracture,and shedding) through statistical test(chi-square test).According to the results of one year follow-up,there were significant differences in abrasion and failing incidence,but fracture and shedding have no significant differences.Results showed that light curing composite resin was better than glass ionomer in wedge-shaped ditch restoration.     

Remineralization of incipient caries studied by high-resolution electron microscopy

The present study presents a study on the remineralization of enamel incipient caries by HREM (high-resolution electron microscopy). The electron-transparent specimens (200-100 A) were prepared with argon ion thinning technique. The result showed some special crystallites, single or conglomerate (mostly on both sides of sheath), their shape, size and degree of electron-transparency indicated that they might be remineralized crystallites. They were distributed in the centre and edge of the carious lesions. Two patterns of remineralization had been observed. One was formation of new crystallites, and the remineralized crystal nuclear during development were found under HREM. The other was growth of the original crystals. The HREM images directly showed that the remineralized crystallites' chemical structure was mainly apatite, but its characteristics should be further studied.     

固齿健周煎剂对老年小鼠的抗氧化作用

目的探讨中药固齿健周煎剂对老年小鼠的抗氧化作用。方法实验组为固齿健周煎剂灌胃的老年小鼠，对照组为灌胃等量自来水的青、老年小鼠。检测过氧化脂质、超氧化物歧化酶及过氧化氢酶。结果实验组与青、老年小鼠对照组比较差异均有显著性。结论固齿健周煎剂具有抗脂质过氧化的作用，可能对调节机体代谢功能、抗自由基损伤及恢复牙周组织健康有益     

Clinical application of angiography of oral and maxillofacial hemangiomas. Clinical analysis of seventy cases

Angiographic findings in seventy cases of maxillofacial hemangioma are reported. The tumors have been divided into four types: (1) plexiform hemangioma, (2) cavernous hemangioma with venous drainage, (3) cavernous hemangioma without venous drainage, and (4) the so-called "diffuse type" of cavernous hemangioma. The angiographic features of the four types are described, and clinical application is evaluated. The angiograms demonstrate the location, extent, blood supply, and drainage of the tumors and show whether they communicate intracranially, thus providing valuable criteria for planning and determining the mode of treatment.     

热侧压充填法根尖封闭能力研究

本研究通过根尖渗漏试验和可见光分光光度法比较热侧压充填法和传统侧压充填法的根尖封闭能力。结果表明：加用封闭剂热侧压充填法的根尖封闭能力最佳，优于单纯热侧压充填法（Ｐ＜０．０５）及传统侧压充填法（Ｐ＜０．０１）。但由于国产牙胶尖易粘至热充填器上带出，操作不便，目前推广应用热侧压法尚有困难。